FAUST'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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Sandwich Island Salsify. 



SALSIFY, OR VEG£TABl-E 

 OYSTER. 



SANDWICH IS- 

 liAND. An entirely 

 distinct variety. It is 

 only within the past 

 few years that the oys- 

 ter plant has gained 

 any prominence in our 

 markets, as very lit- 

 tle attention had been 

 paid to its cultivation. 

 It is considered very 

 nutritious and whole- 

 some when properly 

 cooked ; the roots being 

 mashed or when made 

 into fritters, it is almost 

 impossible to distin- 

 guish them from the 

 oyster fritters, which 

 are so highly prized by 

 our American people. 

 No garden should be 

 Avithout this valuable 

 vegetable ; of easy cul- 

 tivation, it will amply 

 repay you for labor and 

 outlay. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 15 cts.; K lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., 31.25. 



Long White. The 



variety in popular use 

 for many years, but 

 much inferior to the 

 Sandwich Island. Sow 

 the seed early in spring, 

 in driUs 12 inches apart 

 and 1 inch deep, and 

 when up, thin them 

 out to 6 inches apart in 

 the row. For winter use, they should be stored the same as 

 carrots and parsnips, before any severe frost. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; }i lb., 30 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



All Orders Promptly Filled. 

 SPINACH. 



This has become one of the most important crops with our 

 market gardeners, and is one that is most profitable, being 

 easily managed and requiring but little culture. It may be 

 had fit for use the entire season. The main crop of spinach is 

 sown in September, and although hardy, requires to be pro- 

 tected during the coldest weather by a light covering of hay 

 or straw. There is no necessity, however, for covering in 

 sheltered fields. For summer use sow from April until August. 



Our prices include the payment of postage by vs; if ordered by 

 express or freight, deduct 8 cts. per lb. 



FAUST'S GENUTNE BLOOMSDALE. See Specialties. 



ENKHTJIZEN, T ONG STANDING. A most valuable 

 variety, as it possesses the merit of standing at least two weeks 

 longer than any other spinach without running to seed. The 

 leaves are round, thick, full and of a fine, dark greeu color. 

 It is an imported variety, and largely sown by market gar- 

 deners after the Bloomsdale. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 !!>•» 

 15 cts. ; lb., 35 cis. ; peck, §1.75 ; hush., S7.00. 



NEW THTCK-LEAVED ROUND. One of the best 

 market varieties. It jiroduces a remarkably thick leaf of dark 

 green color, slightly crumpled, and possesses the valuable 

 quality of standing a long time before running to seed. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



AMERICAN, OR NORFOI.K SAVQY-LEAVED. The 



leaves are 

 large, curled 

 and thick, be- 

 ing wrinkled 

 like a Savoy 

 Cabbage. 1 1 

 is the hardiest 

 varietygrown. 

 One of the 

 best for fami- 

 ly or market 

 use. the leaves 

 being very nu- 

 merous and 

 succulent. A 

 productive 

 variety. Per 

 pkt.. 5cts.;oz., 

 10 cts.; 34 lb., 15 

 cts.; lb., 35 cts. 



Prickly, or Winter. A variety largely used in the far 

 East and the Western States. Verv hardy, used for fall sow- 

 ing. Per pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % ib., 15 cts.; lb., 36 cts. 



American, or Norfulk Savoy-Leaved Spinach. 



Squash cannot be planted with any degree of safety in tbe 

 Middle or Northern States belore the middle of May, as they 

 are extremely tender and highly sensitive to the action of 

 cold weather. Light soils are best suited for their growth. 

 The hilJs should be well manured, in the manner given for 

 the culture of cucumbers, from 8 to 10 seeds being planted in 

 each hill, and afterwards thinned out to 3 or 4 of the strongest 

 plants. Hills should be about 6 feet apart each way for the 

 running sorts, and the bush varieties 3 or 4 feet. 



EARI.Y WHITE BUSH SCAI.I.OPED. This and lue 

 following varietv are the earliest varieties. The hard texture 

 of the rind makes it one of the most desirable sorts for shii>. 

 ping; light cream colored. It is commonly known as the 

 Pattypan Squash. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 50 cts. 



EARIiY YELL,OW BUSH SCAL,L.OPED. In all essen- 

 tial qualities it is like the preceding variety, differing only 

 in the color, which is deep orange. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



Golden Custard Squash. 



GOLDEN CUSTARD, A valuable new variety exceeding 

 in size any of the scalloped sorts and frequently measuring 2 

 feet in diameter. Of a dark rich golden-yellow and of the 

 finest quality. Grows in bush form and is wonderfully pro- 

 ductive. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



GOIiDEN SU3IMER CROOKNECK. A small, crook- 

 necked variety, early and productive, and one of the best 

 summer sorts. Color, bright yellow, with warty skin and 

 flesh of particularly good flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 341b., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Winter Crookneck. Grown extensively through the 

 Eastern States and one of the best as a sure cropper. The 

 flesh is close grained, sweet and well-flavored, and its keepmg 

 quaUties are good. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; yi lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 60 cts. 



Oiant Summer Crookneck. 



GIANT SUMMER CROOKNECK. Far superior to the 

 common Crookneck, being much earlier and larger; the 

 squashes measure nearly 2 feet long and are of the finest 

 quality. It is one of the most profitable varieties to grow foi 

 market. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. 



