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H. G. FAUST & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 



We are most particular in our grass seeds to procure them from a source where there is no danger of foreign seeds having 

 become mixed -with them, as we fully appreciate the great damage which some of these will create if once Introduced int» 

 the soil. We guarantee that all grass seeds are of the finest quality, and extra clean. Special prices quoted by mail. Prices 

 quoted are subject to change with the market. 



ORCHARD GRASS. One of the 



best pasture grasses for stock, also 

 desirable for shady places. Should be 

 sown in mixture, 3 bushels to the 

 jacre. Quart, 20 cts., postpaid. By 

 express or freight, per bushel, 

 $1.50. 



HERD, or RED-TOP GRASS. 



A valuable native permanent grass 

 as a mixture in either meadows, pas- 

 tures or lawns. Succeeds well in 

 ' almost any soil, moistor dry; 1% bush- 

 I eis to the acre. Lawns, 3 bushels to th e 

 acre. Quart, 15 cts., postpaid. By ex- 

 press or freight, bush., 75 cts.; in sacks 

 of 50 lbs., $3.00. 



EXTRA CLEAN KENTUCKY 

 BLUE GRASS. Specially valuable 

 for pasture grass, thriving best on 

 dry, rich limestone lands. Used also 

 in lawn grass mixtures. Sow 2% 

 "buohelsto the acre, Quart,25 cts., post- 

 paid. By express or freight, bush, 

 (14 lbs.), $1.50. 



TIMOTHY. We offer a particu- 

 larly choice grade of seed, free from 

 all injurious grasses, and thoroughly 

 recleaned. Sow % to 1 bushel per 

 acre. Per quart, 80 cts., postpaid. 45 

 lbs. to the bushel. Prices by the 

 bushel quoted on application, with 

 samples. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS 

 (True Perennial). Useful for mix. 

 ingwith other grasses for lawns and 

 pastures, being of early growth and 

 Orchard Grass. also imparting a most agreeable odor 

 when cut forhav. Sow bushels to the acre (about 10 lbs. 

 to the bushel). Per lb,, 60 cts., postpaid. 



i MARKET GARDENERS AND INSTITUTIONS 

 1 who purchase seeds in large quantities will he 



I quoted special prices by letter on application. J 



i Our prices in this catalogue are very low, hut | 



iwhen large quantities are wanted we can fre- ^ 



quently make closer prices. Cluh orders will i 



receive special low prices. * 



GOLDEN, or GERMAN MILLET. Will grow in almost 

 any soil or climate, and valuable as an annual hay or fodder 

 crop, the vield in hay or seed being larger than any other 

 variety. Per lb.. 20 cts., postpaid. Sow one bushel to the acre. 

 By express or freight, bush. (50 lbs.), $1.00. 



HUNGARIAN MILLET. A valuable annual soiling 

 and forage plant, growing well in almost any soil. Sown late 

 in July it will produce a large crop of hay. Sow one bushel to 

 the acre. Per lb., 20 ct<=i., postpaid. By express or freight, bush. 

 (48 lbs.), $1,00. 



JOHNSON GRASS. This 



valuable grass has been grown 

 for years, and is now considered 

 one of the most profitable 

 grasses for hay. It is coming 

 into more general use and is 

 very popular in the Southern 

 States. It will grow in any kind 

 of land and any climate ; the 

 hay is rich, juicy and tender, 

 and is preferred by stock. Itis 

 a perennial, with strong, vigor- 

 ous cane-like roots. The leaves 

 are abundant and long; the 

 stems grow 4 to 5 feet high 

 with a large spreading panicle 

 at the top, and grow until cut 

 down by the frost in the fall. 

 Excellent both as a grazing and 

 hay grass. About 1 bushel to 

 the acre. Per lb., 30 cts., post- 

 paid, Bv express or freight, 

 bush. (25 lbs.), $2.50. Bags and 

 included 



FAUST'S FAIRMOUNT PARK LAWN GRASS 

 SEED. This mixture is far superior to the cheap grades 

 offered by many houses. For full particulars and. prices, see 

 inside of from cover page. 



Johnson Grass. 



CLOVERS. 



LUCERNE, or ALFALFA. This variety 

 lasts a number of years, and once sown will 

 take care of itself, and a good meadow or 

 pasture that will last a lifetime is worth 

 securing Early and productive ; succeeds in 

 any good soil, and is particularly valuable 

 for the South, as it thrives on dry, rich, 

 sandy soil, producing 3 to 4 crops annually, 

 and in seasons of severe drought always 

 fresh and green, on account of the roots 

 extendmgsodeeply into the soil. Grows 2 to 

 3 feet high with purple blo. som. Largely 

 increases the fertility of the land. Per lb., 

 30 cts., postpaid. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. to the acre. 

 By express or freight, 10 lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs. 

 or over at 10 cts. per lb. Special prices 

 by the bushel and larger quantities. 



BOKHARA CLOVER. Particularly 

 desirable for bees, as it affords abundance of excellent fooa 

 throughout the entire season. Per lb., 35 cts., postpaid. 



ALSIKE, or HYBRID CLOVER. Sow 



in spring or fall. Six pounds to the acre. 

 Valuable both for pasture and soihng, and 

 much liked by bees, very productive, sweet 

 and fragrant. Its strong fibrous roots take a 

 strong hold in the ground and thus do not 

 wash out. Sow 6 pounds to the acre in spring 

 or fall. Per lb., 30 cts., postpaid. By ex- 

 press or freight, 25 lbs. or more, at 12 cts. 

 per lb.; bush., $6.50. 



WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Used in 

 lawn grass mixtures. Thrives best in damp 

 locations, and is valuable in permanent pas- 

 tures. Per oz., 5 cts., lb., 35 cts., postpaid. By 

 express or freight, 10 lbs and over, 30 cts. per 



lb. Alsike, or Hybrid 



RED CLOVER, MEDIUM. Prices Clover. 

 made for any quantity on application. 



RED CLOVER, MAMMOTH, or PEA VINE. Grows 

 5 to 6 feet high, and is valuable for plowing under for manure. 

 Prices made for any quantity on application. 



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, We are headquarters for Clover and Grass Seeds 

 OtC and will at any time quote special low prices by 

 — letter on application. 



TOBACCO SEED. 



PRiMUS. A fine new early tobacco of rapid growth, and 

 is undoubtedly the earliest in cultivation. It yields large 

 crops of extra fine quality ; the leaves are large and longwith 

 fine fibre The leaves from top to bottom are of uniform size. 

 Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 65 cts.; lb., S2 00 



GENERAL GRATST. This variety is particularly adapted 

 to growing in the Northern States. The leaf has extremely 

 small veins, is very elastic and of the finest texture possible, 

 fully 44 inches in length and proportionate breadth, and 

 matures its crops as far North as Duluth, Minn. Per pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; M lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75. _ 

 • CUBAN SEED LEAF. The leaves of this varietymeasure 

 from 13 to 17 inches broad, and 33 inches long. It has the 

 size of the Seed Leaf, with the shape and flavor of the Cuban 

 .It has no superior for cigar stocks. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; Vi lb , 75 cts. ; lb., «2.50. 



PERSIAN ROSE. One of the earliest varieties, of strong 

 and vigorous growth. The strong ^^^^H^""^ ffi? 

 leaves, many measuring feet in length. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz 25 ct«.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. ^ . , 



GOLD LEAF. This variety makes a first-class cutter, 

 Avrapper or filler, and is unsurpassed for bright yellow grades 

 A cross of the Oronoko and Pryor. Per pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 25 



^*LA%C ASTER COu!n BROAD LEAF. This variety 

 is more largely grown than any other in Lancaster County 

 and on Duck Island, and for cigar stock is one of the very 

 best. Single leaves sometimes grow to the size of o><; teet long 

 by 2% feet wide. Per pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; 



^^HAVANA. From seed imported from the best growers in 

 the famous district of Vuelta de Abajo. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 40ct,s 141b., 8L25; lb., $4.00. , ^ ^. ^- . 



Jg®=- Our circular giving full description and directions 

 on Crimson Clover mailed free on application. 



