FAUST'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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NEW GIANT PEKA. This superb variety of cucumber 

 has perfectly smooth skin, free from spines, retaining 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., lOcts.; oz., 15cts.; %lh., SOcts.; lb.,S1.10. 



OrPROVED CHICAGO PICKXE. 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 proUfic variety and especially adapted to this purpose. 

 Perpkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; 14 lb. , 25 cts. : lb.,75cts. 



EGG-PLANT. 



Sow seed in hot-beds in March or April. Plant out about 

 June 1st, 2)^ feet apart. Those who have no hot-beds, can. 

 sow sufficient seedin boxes in the house for a small garden. 



Xichol's Medium Green Cucumber. 



NlOHOIi'S ]\IEDIUM GREEN. A general favorite, and 

 it is pronounced second to none as 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 AVhite Spine, and are full at both ends. Per pkt., 5 

 Cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



London Long Green Cucianher. 



tONDON 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 verv 

 choice strain. Perpkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; M 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 INT>IA GHERKIN. This is a most 

 distinct variety (the seeds being extremely small), and used 

 exclusively 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.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



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.; 34 lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 90 cts. 



Serpent, or Snake. Grows very often 

 to a length of 6 feet, retaining even then 

 its guality , which is very fair. Almost inter- 

 estingcuriosity,much resembling a snake 

 curled up, with head protruding. Pkt., 

 10 cts. 



L.ONG 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. 



Ton should be sure and plant the THREE BUSH 

 IJMA BEANS. See Special Offer. 



DANDELION. 



Improved L.arge-Iieaved. Used for greens and consid- 

 ered very wholesome. Sow 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., 51.65; 

 lb.,»5.50. 



IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLE. This is the favor- 

 ite market variety, of large size, smooth, deep '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.; 14 lb., «1.10 ; lb., $4.00. 



EXTRA EARLY DWARF ROUND PURPLE. Much 

 smaller than the foregoing variety, but very much resembling 

 it in shape. 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.; 1^ 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 prohfic. 

 The flesh is white, fine grained and delicate in flavor. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ]4 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.; 34 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.; lb., 45 

 cts.; lb., $1.70. 



Your garden is not complete without 



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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. ^ lb., 20 cts.: lb., 35 cts., postpaid. 



