FAUST'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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NEW GIANT PERA. This superb variety of cucumber 
has perfectly smooth skin, free from spines, retainipg its 
green color until nearly ripe, then turning to a fine brown. 
They are round and full, and of equal diameter almost 
throughout. The 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 3 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 18 to 22 inches 
in length. Perpkt.,10cts.; oz., 15cts.; 341b., 30cts.; 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 and especially adapted to this purpose. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
EGG-PLANT. 
Sow seed in hot- beds in ISIarch or April. Plant out about 
June 1st, feet apart. Those who have no hot-beds, cart 
%ow sufficient seedin boxes in the house for a small garden^ 
Xichol's Medium Green Cucumber. 
NICHOIi'S MEDIUM GREEN. A general favorite, and 
it is pronounced second to noneas 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 thick through, considerably more so 
than the White Spine, and are full at both ends. Per pkt., 5 
Cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
London Long Green Cucumber. 
liONDON LONG GREEN. 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, fruit firm and crisp ; color dark green. We 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., 75 cts. 
TRUE WEST INDIA GHERKIN. This is a most 
distinct variety (the seeds being extremely small), and used 
exQlusively 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., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 40 cts.; lb., 81,25. 
LONG GRECIAN. Grows to a great length and will 
compare favorably with the English frame varieties, being 
straight and uniform in shape, and does well in the open 
ground. Per pkt. , 10 cts, ; oz. , 30 cts. 
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., 10 cts. ; ^ 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. 
LONG 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 exhibition purposes. Per pkt. , 10 cts. ; 
oz.,30 cts. 
Serpent, or Snake 
Cucumber. 
You should be sure and plant the THREE BUSH 
LIMA BEANS. See Special Offer. 
DANDELION. 
Improved Large-Leaved. Used for greens and consid- 
ered very wholesome. Bow 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.; lb., S1.65 ; 
lb., 85.50. 
IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLB. This is the favor- 
ite market variety, of large size, smooth, deei> '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.; \^ oz., 25 cts.;. 
oz., 40 cts,; 34 lb,, 81.10 ; lb,, ^,00, 
EXTRA EARLY DWARF ROUND PURPLE. Much 
smaller than the foregoing variety, but very much resembling^ 
it in shai)e. 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.; ^ lb., 90' 
cts.; lb., $2.90. 
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,; % 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 shallow 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 perfectly blanched. Re- 
quires no special soil or manure. 
GREEN CURLED. Very ornamental, its leaves beings 
beautifully colored and delicately 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., $1.70, 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN. This variety is chiefly 
used for soups or stews. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 3^ lb., 45 
cts.; lb., $1.70. 
Your garden is not complete without 
rAUST'S 
GENUINE SUREHEAD CABBAGE. 
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 best 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., 85 cts., postpaid. 
