FAUST'^ VEC^ETABLH SEEDS. 



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NEW GIANT PERA. This superb variety of cucumber 

 has perfectly smooth skin, free from spines, retaining its 

 green color until nearly ripe, then turning to a tine 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. Per pkt., 5cts.;oz,, 10 cts.; % lb., 25cts,; lb., 75cts. 



IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE. This variety ranks 

 next to our Jersey Pickle as a pickle sort. Mr. Westertield, 

 the originator, claims to combine in it all the qualities desired 

 by those Avho raise cucumbers for commercial pickles. It is a 

 most prohfic variety and especially adapted to this purpose. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 55 cts. 



Nichol's Medium Green Cucumber. 



NICHOI^'S medium: 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 White Spine, and are full at both ends. Per pkt., 5 

 Cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



London Long Green Cucumber. 



r,ONDON l,ONG GREEN. This is an old and popula. 

 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 very 

 choice strain. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 

 60 cts. 



Tailby's Hybrid, A fine variety for family use. Per pkt. , 

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



TRUE WEST INDIA 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 Cucmnber. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00, 



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.. Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 90 cts. 



Serpent, or Snake. Grows very often 

 to a length of 6 feet, retaining even then 

 itsquality, which is very fair. Almost inter- 

 esting curiosity, much resembling a snake 

 curled up, with head protruding, Pkt., 

 10 cts. 



LONG 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. 



We do not offer you any cheap books as premiums, 

 but give you full value in PURE, FRESH SEEDS. 



DANDELION. 



Improved Large-Leaved. 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 ct6.;oz., 50 cts.; ^ lb., $1.25; 

 lb., $4.25. 



EGG-PLANT. 



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

 June 1st, 23^ feet apart. Those who have no hot-beds, can 

 BOW suflBicient seed in boxes in the house lor a small garden. 



IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLE. This is the favor- 



Ae market variety, of large size, smooth, deej) '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 

 carefullv grown and selected. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3^ oz., 25 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; ^/i lb. 80 cts.; lb. $2.75. 



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.; ]4 lb., 90 

 cts.; lb,, $2,90, 



NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE EGG 

 PLANT. New Jersey is famous for its fine Egg Plants, 

 which are grown from this strain of seed. It excels the New 

 York, both in earliness, size, quahty and appearance. Pkt.^ 

 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; }i lb. 90 cts.; lb. $3.50. 



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 being 

 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.; 341b., 40 cts.; lb. 1.30. 



WHITE CURLED. The leaves of this variety are pale 

 green, and not quite so tender as the green curled. Per pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.t 34 lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.30. 



BROAD-LEAVED B ATAVTAN. This variety is chiefly 

 used for soups or stews. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 34 Ih., 45 

 cts.; lb., $1.70. 



YovL liiay select $1.50 in packets foi- eacli $1.00 

 sent lis. This is a most liberal premium and 

 applies to eitlier Vegetable or Flower Seeds. 



' 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 an J other dishes, and also for medicinal 

 purposes. Bulbs, % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts., postpaid. 



