FAUST'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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WHITE-SEKDED TENNISBAI.!., OK BOSTON 
MARKET. This is a very early variety, and one excellent 
for forcing. It is very popular with and largely used by the 
market gardeners about Boston. Very crisp, tender and hardy, 
and forms a close, small, hard head. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 
cts. ; 1^ lb. , 40 cts. ; lb. , $1.25. ^ . . 
YELLOW-SEEDED BUTTER. This is a very distinct 
type of lettuce, crisp, tender and of excellent flavor ; makes a 
large, dense, vellow head of handsome appearance. It is 
slow in running to seed and remains a long time in good 
condition. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.40. 
Prize Head. 
PRIZE HEAD. This most popular variety forms a mam- 
moth plant, in which even the outer leaves are crisp and 
tender, and remain so throughout the entire season. Its flavor 
is particularly fine ; it is slow to run to seed, and is very 
hardy. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., SO cts.; lb., $1.00. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. It does not head, but 
forms a close, compact mass of leaves, quite curly, tender 
and of delicious flavor. Grows quickly, and for private or 
market garden use it is one of the best varieties. It is also a 
valuable forcing variety. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3^ lb., 
30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
GREEN FRINGED. This is an ornamental variety, 
of a delicate and peculiar shade of green, the inner portions 
of the leaves white, and well worthy of cultivation for table 
decoration, The outer edges of the leaves are beautifully 
cut and fringed. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 
lb., S1.35. 
THE DEACON. Forms large and very solid heads of a 
light green color ; very crisp, tender and of good quality. 
Standsthe hot sun better than most other varieties and is slow 
to run to seed. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15c. ; 34 lb., 40 cts. ; lb., $1.40. 
SILVER BALL. 
A beautiful variety, 
particularly desir- 
able for spring and 
summer use. Heads 
very fine, solid and 
compact, of exquisite 
flavor, of a silvery- 
white color. It is 
early and stands a 
long time before run- 
ning to seed. Fast 
gaining in popularity 
with truckers and 
private gardeners. Silver Ball Lettuce. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts,; 2 oz., 36 cts.; 341b., 60 cts.; lb., $1.90. 
PHILADELPHIA EARLY WHITE CABBAGE. A 
good variety for forcing, and also for summer use, being slow 
to run to seed, and producing fine, greenish-white, well- 
formed heads, of extra quality; sure to head; remarkably 
tender and crisp, and of quick growth. A popular variety 
with Philadelphia market truckers. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 
cts.; 341b., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
STONEHEAD GOLDEN YELLOW. Matures about 
the time of the White-Seeded Tennis Ball. Forms very solid 
heads and is a most desirable variety for forcing or early 
spring use. Very beautiful in appearance and of good quality. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,15 cts.; J^lb.,45 cts.; lb., $1.70. 
BOSTON CURLED. Extensively used for garnishing, 
its leaves being fresh in color and handsomely frilled. Per 
pkt.; 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 341b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
BUTTERCUP CABBAGE. A new and distinct feature 
of the cabbage lettuce, answering equally well for winter or 
summer use, or for forcing. Its foliage is remarkably beauti- 
ful; it forms very solid heads, is early, ot good size and 
excellent quality. This variety has been introduced as a novelty 
lately by some seedsmen under various names and with fancy 
prices attached. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; 
lb., $2.50. 
HEAT-KESISTING COS. A vigorous growing variety, 
being large, fine, solid, crisp and tender, and resisting the 
severest sun. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ]4, lb., 50 cts.; 
lb., 81.46. 
IMPROVED HANSON. One of the best ; heads rery 
large, solid, tender, crisp and of fine flavor. It stands the hot 
sun and drought better than most other varieties. None 
better for private use. Our stock of this standard variety we 
recommend to our customers with the utmost confidence. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.;oz., 15 cts.; 341b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
TOMHANNOCK. Forms a beautiful plant, 10 to 12 
inches high by 9 to 10 inches across. The leaves grow 
upright, the upper part of the outer leaves turn outward grace- 
fully, and are of a glossy, reddish bronze, quite ornamental. 
The leaves are almost white, very tender and crisp ; it does 
not head. Grows quickly and remains for weeks of the 
finest quality; slow to run to seed. Ovr Black-Seeded Simpson 
we recommend in preference to this as it does not have that reddish 
bronze appearance whichtomavijis objectionable. Per pkt., 5cts.; 
oz., 15 cts., K lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.60. 
FAUST'S NEW QUEEN LETTFCE. Grows to a large 
size, forming close, compact heads ; does not become bitter 
&nd is slow in running to seed. Of quick growth, is ready to cut 
early and stands the heat well; remarkably tender and crisp, 
and of rich flavor, remaining for weeks of the finest quality. 
Deep green in color, changing near the centre to a creamy 
white For general use it has no equal ; it is not suitable for 
forcing. We have received many testimonials from all parts 
of the country, speaking in the highest praise of this fine 
lettuce. Per pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
SALAMAN- 
DER. This va- 
riety is consid- 
ered by all 
market garden- 
ers to be the 
most valuable 
in cultivation. 
It will with- 
stand more 
drought and 
heat and re- 
main longer in 
head than any 
other variety 
grown . Its qual- 
ity is unsurpassed as a lettuce for summer use,and we cannot 
recommend it too highly to our customers. It forms good- 
sized, compact heads, of a light green on the outside, and 
white on the inside. It is crisp and tender, and we know of 
no variety more valuable for a long dry season. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.20. 
GIANT YELLOW MEXICAN COS. A valuable variety 
for summer cultivation, of large size, dark yellow color, crisp 
and well flavored. It is self-folding and resists the heat well. 
The finest of the Cos varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 34 
lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1,45. 
Salamander Lettuce. 
