FAUST'S VEGETABI.E SEEDS. 



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NEW GIANT PEKA. This superb variety of cucumber 

 has perfectly smooth skin, free from spines, retaining its 

 green color until nearly ripe, then turning to a fine brown. 

 They are round and full, and of equal diameter almost 

 throughout. Tne vines are vigorous in growth -with foliage 

 of a luxuriant dark green, producing a broad green leaf 

 nearly twice as large as the common varieties. The vines 

 begin" to bear when only 2 or 8 feet long, and if the fruit is 

 picked before coming to maturity they will keep on bearing 

 until killed by the frost. The seed cavity is remarkably 

 small ; they are fine and crisp, and grow from ]S to 'J2 inches 

 in length. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., locis.; 341b., SOcts.; lb.,S1.10. 



IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE. This variety ranks 

 next to our Jersey Pickle as a pickle sort. Mr. Westerfield, 

 the originator, claims to combine in it all the qualities desired 

 by those who raise cucumbers for commercial pickles. It is a 

 most prolific variety ai'd especially adapted to this purpose. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Nichol's Medium Green Cucumber. 



NICHOL'S ]\IEDHJM GKEEN. A general favorite, and 

 it is pronounced second to none as a slicer for the table. It may 

 be used as an early forcing variety ; its productiveness is 

 wonderful ; of a medium size, it is always straight, and 

 smooth, of a dark green color, and flesh very tender and crisp. 

 The cucumbers are very tliick through, considerably more so 

 than the White Spine, and are full at both ends. Per pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz.,10cts.; ^Ib., 2jcts.; lb., 75 cts. 



London Long Green Cucumber. 



1L0NT30N r,ONG GKEEN. This is an old and popular 



variety of Long Green Cucumber, and one that is extensively 

 used throughout the country. It grows from 12 to 16 inches 

 long, fru't firm and crisp ; color dark green. "SVe have a very 

 choice strain. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; lb!, 

 85 cts. 



Tailby's Hybrid. A fine variety for family use. Per pkt. , 

 5 cts.; oz"., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 7o cts. 



TRUE WEST INDLA^ GHERKIN. This is a most 

 distinct variety (the seeds being extremely small), and used 

 exclusivi ly for pickling purposes. The fruit is prickly, oval 

 in shape and very small. Used extensively in the finer brands 

 of pickles. This is quite distinct and can be easily distin- 

 guished (by its small seeds) from the English Burr Cucumber. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.; lb., §1.70. 



EONG GRECIAN. Grows to a great length and will 

 compare favorably with the English frame varieties, being 

 straight and uniform in shapp", and does well in the open 

 ground. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,30cts. 



White Japan. This variety is smooth and straight, and 

 of excellent quality. It presents a beautiful appearance, 

 being white, tinged with cream, the small fruits being some- 

 times entirely white. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., lOcts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 90 cts. 



Serpent, or Snake. Grows very often 

 to a length of 6 feet, retaining even then 

 its quality .which is very fair. Almost inter- 

 esting curiosity, much "resembling a snake 

 curled up, with head protruding. Pkt., 

 10 cts. 



I.ONG GERMAN. An imported va- 

 riety from Germany, attaining a length 

 of 18 to 22 inches ; fine shape, growing 

 very straight and smooth. Most desirable 

 for"exhibiiion purposes. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; 

 oz., 30 cts. 



Serpent, or Snake 

 Cucumber. 



A.M. Stephens, Nicholson, "Wyoming Co.. Pa.. Oct. 19, 

 1891, writes :— I like your seeds very much, they always come 

 true to name. 



DANDELION, 



Improved liarge-Eeaved. Used for greens and consid- 

 ered very wholesome. Sow in May or June in drills half-inch 

 deep and 12 inches apart. The plant will be ready for use the 

 following spring. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 34 lb., S1.65 ; 

 lb.. 85.50. 



EGG-PLANT. 



Sow seed in hot-beds in :March or April. Plant out about 

 June 1st, 23^ feet apart. Those who have no hot-beds, can 

 BOW sufficient seedin boxes in the house for a small garden. 



IMPROVED NEW TORK PURPLE, This is the favor- 

 ite market variety, of large size, smooth, deep purple skin, 

 free from thorns, "white flesh and tender. It is readily dis- 

 tinguished from either the large round or long purple varie- 

 ties, the plants being much more robust, with leaves and 

 stems thickly set with spines. Ours is the improved strain 

 carefully grown and selected. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 34 oz., 25 cts.; 

 oz., 40 cts.; 34 lb., $1.10 ; lb., S4.00. 



EXTRA EART.Y DWARF ROUND PURPLE. Much 

 smaller than the foregoing variety, but very much resembling 

 it in shape. Its strong recommendation is its hardiness and 

 earliness, which enables it to be grown much further North 

 than other varieties. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 341t»., 90 

 cts.; lb., S2.90. 



BLACK PEKIN. This is a jet-black variety, round in 

 form and very solid, glossy and smooth, and highly prolific. 

 The flesh is white, fine grained and delicate in flavor. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 1^ lb., §1.15 ; lb., $4.25. 



ENDIVE. 



For early use sow in April; main sowings are made in 

 June and July. Sow the seed in shallovy drills, thinning out 

 to 1 foot apart each way. For blanching gather up the leaves 

 and tie them by their tips in a conical form ; the inner leaves 

 thus in the course of a week become i)erfectly blanched. Re- 

 quires no special soil or manure. 



GREEN CURLED. Very ornamental, its leaves being 

 beautifully colored and delic'ately cut, are used much for gar- 

 nishing. As a salad, coming in after lettuce is past, it is very 

 useful, and its quality is excellent. This is the favorite and 

 the hardiest variety in cultivation. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; 14 lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



WHITE CURLED. The leaves of this variety are pale 

 green, and not quite so tender as the green curled. Per pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 34 lb., 45 cts.; lb., Sl.70. 



BROAD-LEAVED BAT AVIAN. This variety is chiefly 

 used for soups or stews. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts!; ^ lb., 45 

 cts.; lb., Sl.70. 



F. B. Delosier, Hollidaysburg, Pa.. Sept. 27. 1891, writes: 

 I have been using Faust's iseeds for the past five years and 

 find them strictly pure and always sure to grow. Would not 

 use any other. 



GARLIC. 



The root or bulb is composed of many small bulbs, called 

 cloves, -which are planted in the spring 6 or 8 inches apart, 

 and in August the tops will die, when the bulbs are ready to 

 gather. They do be«t in a light rich soil. Used largely for 

 flavoring soups, stews and other dishes, and also for medicinal 

 purposes. Bulbs, 3^ lb.. 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts., postpaid. 



