FAUST'S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1894. 



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This new melon has proved itself to be a decided acquisition, no finer melon having been intro- 

 duced . It originated on the farm of a truck grower in North Carolina, and is a cross between the Kolb 

 Gem and Mountain Sweet, surpassing the former in shipping qualities and fully equalling the latter in 

 fine eating quality and flavor. It is from a week to lo days earlier than either, has a remarkably thin, 

 tough rind, and as a keeper and shipper it has no equal. Its productiveness is unequalled, each vine 

 matures 7 to 8 large melons ; the vines are strong and rapid growers, and have more laterals than other 

 varieties, possessing the valuable quality of rooting from every joint, which adds largely to the bearing 

 and life of the vines. The flesh is bright scarlet, of fine quality, almost down to the skin. The melons 

 are of a dark green color and most beautifully striped, of oblong shape. The melons in market bring 

 the highest prices. Kolb's Gem are usually selling for 20 and 25 cents, while the Dixie are eagerly 

 sought after and bring 30 and 35 cents each. To sum up its good qualities — it is The Most Produc- 

 tive, Finest Eatings, Best Shipper ever introduced. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; ^Ih., 25 cts. ; 

 lb., 90 cts., postpaid. 



YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAX BUSH BEAN. 



This is a most distinct NOVEL<TY, and combines exquisite 

 quality and productiveness with enorraons .size. The pods are 

 FUL,L of FLESHY PULP and POSITIVELY STKING- 

 LiESS, cooking tender and delicious. The mammoth pods 

 average 10 to 14 inches in length, are of rich, golden color, 

 making a most handsome appearance either on the plant or 

 on the table. The Yosemite combines size, productiveness 

 and quality in one variety, and is the perfection of wax beans. 

 The plant is remarkably vigorous, covering the ground with 

 its heavy foliage in such a manner as to shade the earth and 

 to keep it moist, and if the pods are kept closely picked new 

 ones will continue to be produced, and a marvellously large 

 crop will be obtained. The YOSEMITE outstrips all known 

 varieties in size, yield and good qualities. A most desirable 

 bean for family gardens. Per pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 40 cts.; quart, 

 75 cts., postpaid, by mail. 



FORDHOOK SQUASH. 



The size is most convenient for family use, and the appear- 

 ance extremely handsome, of a bright yellow outside, and a 

 straw-yellow within. The flesh is as "dry as Pike's Peak, and 

 much sweeter "—making it the best in quality of all winter 

 squashes. It seems iJicapable of rotting, and placed in a cool, 

 dry room, keeps in perfect condition throughout the winter 

 and spring, until late in June, when summer squashes are 

 ready. It is a strong and rapid grower, so that the striped bug 

 has never injured it as "it grows away from them"— being 

 earlier in ripening than any other winter squash. The meat is 

 very thick, and seed cavity small. It is an "all the year round" 

 squash. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,15cts.; K lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



THE STONE TOMATO. 



This is one of the finest tomatoes for main crop ever intro- 

 duced ; very large size and of bright scarlet color, very smooth, 

 ripening evenly to the stem without a crack. As indicated by 

 its name it is exceedingly solid and firm fleshed. As a shipper 

 it has no equal, and the quality is the very best. It is not 

 subject to rot, has no hard core and is an excellent keeper. 

 For market purposes it is very attractive. The vines and 

 foliage grow rank and robust and are heavily loaded with 

 fine, uniform specimens. It is the coming tomato for market 

 gardeners and canners and private gaideners. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 80 cts.; % lb., 85 cts.; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 



WHITE 

 CHINESE RADISH. 



It was recently noticed in California that the Chinese gar- 

 deners had an entirely distinct and very superior white 

 summer radish, and so carefully guarded was the stock that 

 it was necessary to send to China to obtain the genuine seed. 

 The roots are of beautiful shape, being elongated about 2 

 I inches across the top, and gradually tapering, but ending 

 I abruptly like a stump-rooted carrot. The thin skin and solid 

 ; flesh are both snow-white crisp, brittle and of the very best quality. 

 i It is a quick-growing radish ; can be pulled at any stage, and 

 even when large, is firm and solid. It makes really good 

 radishes in mid-summer that are not pithy, but crisp and 

 refreshing to the taste. It is best adapted for winter radishes, 

 for which purpose seed should be sown in August. Per pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., «1.10. 



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MAMMOTH PRIZE-TAKER ONION. 



They are of a clean bright straw color, the flesh being pure white, very sweet and tender. Of perfect globe shape and are 

 always uniform. In all large cities in the fall of the year these onions can be found on sale at the fruit stands and command 

 the highest prices. Either for market, family use or exhibition purposes, it has no equal, and as a keeper it is unsurpassed. 

 It will yield 950 bushels and over per acre. Per pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. ; 3^ lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2.75, 



