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H. G. FAUST & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 
HORSERADISH SETS. 
The proper manner to grow 
Horseradish is from the sets, 
which should be planted in 
May in rich soil inches 
below the surface ; they w:ll 
make roots of large size and 
of the best quality iu one 
season's groivth. Cv t the top 
slantingly before planting so 
as to prevent decay from 
water resting on the top ; 
plant small end down. Large 
roots will be ready to pull by 
October, and from them a 
stock of sets can be cut off 
and laid aside for next year's 
planting. For market use, 
the roots are dug in October 
and left in trenches ready to 
sell as wanted. For private'use 
it is best to pull the roots as 
needed during winter, they 
will then keep their strong 
flavor and aroma better. 
Sets, 12 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per 
100, postpaid. Bv express 
or freight, 500 for ?3.00 ; K'OO 
for 85.90. Every garden should 
contain Horseradish. 
Horseradish Sets. 
GOURDS. 
Useful for household and farm purposes For Ornam;ehtal 
"varieties, see Annual Climbers in Flower Seeds. 
SUGAR TROUGH. Useful for 
household purposes, such as buckets, 
baskets, soap and salt dishes, and for 
storing the winter's lard. They have 
thick, nard shells, are light and dur- 
able and \vill hold from 3 to 10 gallons. 
Perpkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 34 lb., 70 
cts.; lb., 82.40. 
XEST-EGG. 
c. m u Grows exactly in 
Su.jar Trough. size and color the 
shape of an egg, will not crack, and are 
uninjured by cold or wet. Thev make 
the very best nest-eggs. The plant is a 
handsome and rapid-growing climber, 
and veryornamentalforcoveringscreens, 
arbors, etc. We have the true variety, 
which heretofore has been so difficult to 
obtain. Perpkt., 10 cts. Nest-Egg. 
.DIPPER. Named from its resemblance in shape to a 
dipper; the capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with 
handles from 6 to 
12 inches long. 
They are easily 
prepared for 
use as dippers, 
and will last for 
years. Are con- 
venient for dipping 
hot liquids, as the 
handles do not 
heat through. Use- 
ful for farm and 
household pur- 
poses. Perpkt., 10 
cts ;oz., 25 cts.; 34 
lb., 70 cts.; lb.,S2.40, 
DISH-CLOTH. The peculiar lining of this fruit forms a 
natural dish-cloth, which is sponge-like, porous, very tough, 
elastic and durable. The fruit grows about 2 feet in length, 
and Is very ornamental, bearing clusters of yellow blossoms 
in pleasing contrast with the silvery shaded dark green foliage 
They are used largely for making bonnets, as in the illustra- 
tion, which are quite pretty. In the North the seed should 
be started in a hot-bed. The dried interior of these gourds 
have already become an article of commerce ; thev are sold 
by Philadelphia, New York and Boston druggists. ' Per pkt 
10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 
KOHL-RABI. 
A vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and turnip 
Sow in May, June and July, according to latitude, in 
rows 18 inches apart, thinning out to 8 inches between the 
plants. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. A 
very popular variety for table use, of 
a bluish purple color. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts.; 3^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., gl.90. 
EARLT WHITE VIENNA. 
This is the best market variety and is 
also very valuable for stock feeding. 
Flesh white and tender while young. 
Perpkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3^ 'lb., 50 
cts.; lb., $1.90. 
Late Croliath. This variety may be kept through the 
winter the same a.^ turnips or ruta-bagas, and is excellent for 
stock feeding. Whiti>h green in color, with numerous 
leaves. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.45. 
LEEK. 
The soil for leek should be rich, but not fresh manured. 
Sow early in April in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. 
When 6 inches high transplant in a deep, rich soil, in rows 12 
inches apart, as deep as possible, so that the neck, being cov- 
ered, may be blanched. The leek is very hardy and easily 
cultivated. 
SCOTCH CHAMPION LEEK. A very fine variety of 
the largest size, hardy and of rapid growth. The leaves are 
of a beautiful dark green color; the edible stem is 7 to 8 
inches long and 3 inches in diameter. There is no better sort 
for general use. Per pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 3^ lb., 60 cts.; 
lb., S2.00. 
BROAD LONDON FLAG. Very large variety, with 
broad leaves growing on both sides ; ver>' hardy, of good 
qualitvand used largely in soups, Perpkt,, 5 cts,; oz.,15cts.; 
34 lb„ '35 cts.; lb., $1,15. 
NEW GIANT ITALIAN. The largest variety in culti- 
vation. It is hardy, of good flavor and quality, and handsome 
shape; very easily grown. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 
50cts.; lb.,S1.80. 
Lettuce is one of the most extensively cultivated plants, 
and should find a prominent place in every garden, one of its 
principal requirements being good, rich soil. For early use, 
sow tmder glass in February or early March, and transplant 
as soon as the ground can be nicely worked. Sowings may be 
made in the open ground from April to the middle of August 
every 2 or 3 weeks for succession. It may also be sown in 
the fall of the year, and transplanted to cold frames and win- 
tered over the same as early cabbage. Lettuce must have 
good ground and abundant moisture, 
DENV ER MARKET LETTUCE. See NoveUies. 
BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. Very similar in appear- 
ance to the Yellow-Seeded Butter, and very extensively used 
for out-door cultivation. Early, and is slow to seed. Perpkt., 
5 cts,; oz., 15 cts.; % lb,, 40 cts.; lb,, 81.30. 
