FAUST'S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1899. 



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VAUTIER'S MAMMOTH PANSIES. 



This strain of enormons Pansies has been raised 

 and perfected for over 20 years by Chas. H. Vautier, 

 one of our most experienced market gardeners. It 

 would be almost impossible to express in words 

 what ought to be said in favor of this strain. In 

 size and perfect form they rival anything heretofore 

 introduced. The flowers measure 2^ to 4 inches 

 across, of most perfect form, circular shape ; the 

 plants being bushy and compact, and flowering pro- 

 fusely. The colois are rich and varied, embracing 

 all the fancy spotted and striped, and self colors. 

 Our leading Philadelphia florists obtain their plants 

 from this strain, paying the highest price. Our 

 seed is all saved from the choicest plants, and we 

 recommend the strain to all lovers of magnificent 

 large Panaies. Choice mixed, per pkt. , 25 cts. ; 

 5 pkts., $1.00 ; J oz., 11.50 ; oz., $6.00. 



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New edition ** FAUST ON PANSY CULTURE,'^ sent free with all orders. 



ANTIGONON LEPTOPUS. 



Mexican Mointain Beauty. 



Although introduced some 15 years ago this 

 most beautiful vine is only just beginning to be 

 appreciated, so much so, that even now seeds- 

 men are illustrating it in colore. Few plants, 

 indeed, are more delightful when in bloom, and 

 when compared to a scarlet flowering wistaria 

 the truth is not very greatly exaggerated. When 

 thoroujihly e-*tablished the loois send forth an 

 abundance of bright green foliage which is 

 almost hidden by the long dense wreaths of 

 bright carmine flowers, lasting in beauty and 

 perfection for weeks and months, a sight almost 

 impossible to surpass. For porches, verandah's 

 fences or trellisses, for climbing over rocks or 

 old trees it will prove a grand acquisition. 



The roots are easily raised from seed and are 

 quite hardy with a slight protection. 



Owing to the sudden great demand much 

 worthless seed has been placed upon the market; 

 ours is of 1898 crop. Per packet, 10 cts. 



TOBACCO STEMS- 



As a fertilizer for 

 lawns there is noth- 

 ing better ; should be 

 spread on in the fill. 

 Per bale, $1.60. 



