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FAUST'S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1892. 



FAUST'S NEW CHAMPION RADISH. 



This is the finest early round red radish ever in- 

 troduced, and has given unbounded satisfaction. It 

 is most perfect in shape, bright scarlet color, very 

 crisp and tender. The leaves are short and make 

 a very small top. and in 3 ^veeks after sowing the 

 radishes are ready for the table. Its beautiful form, 

 splendid eating qualities and extra earliness have 

 placed it at the head of radishes, none finer ever 

 iiaring been produced. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 

 cts.; ^4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., So cts. 



J. W. Watson, Indiana, Pa., Sept. 29, 1891, writes :— I tried 

 your Champio'1 Radish l«?t season and think it cannot he 

 equal '--d 



CELESTIAL PEPPER. 



This pepper originally came from China, and 

 the plant is one of the most beautiful and attractive 

 in cultivation. The plant begins to set its peppers 

 early in the season, and continues until frost, 

 branching freely and bearing profusely. The pep- 

 pers, up to the time they are fully grown, are of a 

 delicate creamy, yellow color, and when fully 

 grown, change to an intense %-ivid scarlet, making 

 a plant, when loaded with fruit, part of one color 

 and part of the other, an object of the most strik- 

 ing beauty and oddity. The peppers are of the 

 shape as shown in the illustration ; 2 to 3 inches 

 long, of clear, sharp flavor and superior for any of 

 the uses to which a pepper can be put. They are 

 all carried upright, and the brilliant contrast in 

 color makes a beautiful sight. Per pkt., locts. ; 

 oz., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts.; lb., ^2.75. 



FOBDHOOK SQUASH . 



The engra^-ing accurately shows the 

 shape of the squashes and the solidity of 

 a section. The size is most convenient for 

 family use, and the appearance extremely 

 handsome, of a bright yellow outside, and 

 straw-yellow within. The flesh is as dr^' 

 as Pike's Peak, and much sweeter" — mak- 

 ing it the best in quality of all winter 

 squashes. It seeDis incapable of roiiifig, 

 and placed in a cool, dr\- room, keeps in 

 perfect condition throughout the winter 

 and spring, until late in June, when simi- 

 mer squashes are ready. From the pho- 

 tograph will be noticed the thin, hard 

 stem, in striking contrast to the thick, 

 fleshy stems of other varieties of winter 

 Squash. This same characteristic also 

 applies to the roots, which are likewise slim 

 and hard, furnishing absolutely vo food 

 for the squash borer, and consequently is 

 perfecth- free from their attacks. This 

 alone would make it of immense value in 

 many sections where it has become impossible to raise ^^-inter squashes. It is a strong and rapid grower, 

 so that the striped bug has never injured it, as "it grows away from them " — being earlier in ripening 

 than any other winter squash. It matures far North, where scarcely any other varieties ever ripen. 

 This Squash is a remarkable keeper, although its skin is so ven.- thin and delicate, and thus are 

 prepared for the table bv simply cutting in half "lengthwise and cooking skin and all at any time through- 

 out the winter. The ineat is'ven.- thick, and seed ca^dty small. It is an " all the year round'\ squash. 

 Its handsome appearance, unequalled flavor and convenient size have made it a general favorite. Per 

 pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ]i lb.; 50 cts.; lb., ^1.50. 



