FAUST'S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1894. 



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Gentrosema 

 Grandiflora. 



«*..OQK- A-T ME-" 



This is a perfect- 

 ly hardy perennial 

 vine of rare and 

 exquisite beauty, 

 " which blooms 

 early in June from 

 seed sown in April, and bears, in the 

 greatest profusion, inverted pea- 

 shaped flowers, from to 2^ inches 

 in diameter, and ranging in color from 

 a rosy violet to a reddish purple, with 

 a broad feather-white marking 

 through the centre. The large buds 

 and the back of the flowers are pure 

 white, making it appear as if one plant 

 bore many different colored flowers 

 at one time. Occasionally plants bear 

 pure white flowers, while others are 

 margined with a broad white feather- 

 ing. The flowers are produced in the 

 greatest abundance, sometimes 6 to 8 

 k^-wSSK — ~ \.Vi single cluster. The stem and 



foliage are very graceful, and of a 

 delightful odor. Blooming stems placed in water remain fresh for many 

 days. It is well adapted for every garden purpose, and especially as a 

 climber, running 6 to 8 feet in a season. Even in the poorest soil it will 

 bloom freely until cut down by frost. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts,, 25 cts.; % oz., 

 $i.GO ; oz., I3.50. 



RICINUS ZAiMZiBARIENSIS (Palma Chnsti). 



This is a most striking novelty from East Africa, an entirely 

 new and distinct class, and may. in its general appearance, 

 be compared to a luxuriantly growing giant Aralia Sieboldi. 

 The plants attain great dimensions, presenting « splendid 

 aspect with their gigantic leaves, which range from brilliant 

 copperv bronze to light and dark green ; the ribs, also, are of 

 bright colors and contrast nicely with the leaves. They make 

 handsome specimen plants, and will become a general favor- 

 ite. We have had the seeds engraved natural size, as in the 

 illustration, and in themselves they are a great curiosity, 

 being highly polished and of the most beautiful colors. Pkt. , 

 20 cts.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 



GENUINE 

 MOONFLOWER 



We are growing 

 large quantities of the 

 genuine Moon- 

 flower, and will be 

 able to fill all orders 

 of this most popular of 

 all climbing plants. It 

 is a rapid grower, and 

 will climb anywhere, 

 on old walls or where 

 there are strings to 

 cling to, on trellises, 

 arbors, fences, etc., 

 often growing as much 

 as 50 feet in one season. 

 No climber grows so 

 rapidly, or will cover 

 so large an area in so 

 short a period of time. 



A single plant will produce from 40 to 100 blooms 

 every evening. The flowers bloom just at dusk, 

 and create great surprise and enthusiasm, as the 

 process of expanding and opening may be easily 

 followed by the eye, when in the space of a few 

 minutes the birth of the flower is complete. This 

 bursting forth is preceded by trembling of the 

 stem, and so continues until the flower is fully dis- 

 closed to the admiration of all. The flowers are a 

 pure white, about 15 inches in circumference, 

 emitting a rich Jessamine odor. 



There are many Moon vines being sold, and 

 great care should be exercised in securing the true 

 variety, "IPOM^A NOCTIFLORA." We 

 also offer the seed (see Climbers, in Flower Seed 

 Department), but would recommend all to buy 

 plants, as they can be sent safely by mail to all 

 parts of the United States, and will give entire 

 satisfaction. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, or 4 for 

 50 cts. , by mail, postpaid. Safe arrival guaranteed. 



