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H. G. FAUST & CO., PHILADEI.PHIA. 



HORSERADISH SETS. 



Horseradish Sets. 



GOURDS. 



Useful for household and farm purposes. For Ornamental 

 varieties, see Annual Climbers in Flower Seeds. 



SUGAK TROUGH. Useful for 

 household purposes, such as buckets, 

 baskets, soap and salt dishes, and for 

 storing the winter's lard. They have 

 thick, hard shells, are light and dur- 

 able and will hold fromSto 10 gallons. 

 Perpkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ^Ib., 70 

 cts.; lb., $2.40. 

 NEST-EGG. 

 „ „ , Grows exactly in 



iiugar 2 rough. size and color the 

 shape of an egg, will not crack, and are 

 uninjured by cold or wet. They make 

 the very best nest-eggs. The plant is a 

 handsome and rapid-growing climber, 

 andveryornamentalforcoveringscreens, 

 arbors, etc. We have the true variety, 

 which heretofore has been so difficult to 

 obtaiuo Perpkt., 10 cts. 



DIPPEK. Named from its resemblance in shape to a 

 dipper; the capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with 



handles from 6 to 

 12 inches long. 

 They are easily 

 prepared for 

 use as dippers, 

 and will last for 

 years. Are con- 

 venient for dipping 

 hot liquids, as the 

 handles do not 

 heat through. Use- 

 ful for farm and 

 household pur- 

 poses. Per pkt., 10 

 cts.;oz., 25 cts.; 

 lb.,70cts.;lb.,$2.40. 



Nest-Egg. 



The proper manner to grow 

 Horseradish is from the sets, 

 which should be planted in. 

 May in rich soil 1^ inches 

 below the surface ; they wlxi 

 make roots of large size ana 

 of the best quality in one 

 season's growth. Cu t the top 

 slantingly before planting so 

 as to prevent decay from 

 water resting on the top; 

 plant small end down. Large 

 roots will be ready to pull by 

 October, and from them a 

 stock of sets can be cut oflF 

 and laid aside for next year's 

 planting. For market use, 

 the roots are dug- in October 

 and left in trenches ready to 

 sell as wanted . For private use 

 it is best to pull the roots as 

 needed during winter, they 

 will then keep their strong 

 flavor and aroma better. 

 Sets, 12 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per 

 100, postpaid. By express 

 or freight, 500 for $3.00 ; 1000 

 for $5. GO. Every garden should 

 contain Horseradish. 



DISH-CIiOTH. The peculiar lining of this fruit forms a 

 matural dish-cloth, which is sponge-like, porous, very tough. 



olastic and durable. The fruit grow's about 2 feet in length, 

 and is very ornamental, bearing clusters of yellow blossoms 

 in pleasing contrast with the silvery shaded dark green foliage. 

 They are used largely for making bonnets, as in the illustra- 

 tion, which are quite pretty. In the North the seed should 

 be started in a hot-bed. The dried interior of these gourds 

 have already become an article of commerce ; they are sold 

 by Philadelphia, New York and Boston druggists. Pel pkt.. 

 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. ^ ' 



KOHL-RABI. 



A vegetable intermediate between the cabbage and turnip. 

 Sow in May, June and July, according to latitude, in 

 rows 18 inches apart, thinning out to 8 inches between the 

 plants. 



EARI.Y PUKPI.E VIENNA. A 



>very popular variety for table use, of 

 a bluish purple color. Per pkt., 6 cts,; 

 oz., 15 cts.; 34 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.90. 



EARtY WHITE VIENNA. 



This is the best market variety and is 

 also very valuable for stock feeding. 

 Flesh white and tender while young. 

 Perpkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; V lb., 66 

 cts.; lb„ S1.90. 



rate GoUath. This variety may be kept, through the 

 winter the same as turnips or ruta-bagas, and is excellent for 

 stock feeding. Whitish green in color, w^th numerous 

 leaves. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.45. 



LEEK. 



The soil for leek should be rich, but not fresh manured. 

 Sow early in April in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep. 

 When 6 inches high transplant in a deep, rich soil, in rows 12 

 inches apart, as deep as possible, so that the neck, being cov- 

 ered, may be blanched. The leek is very hardy and easily 

 cultivated. 



SrOTrn rn XWTON ILEEK. a very fine variety of 



the l«,i L«,iv^j c^x.J. v^f rapid growth. The leaves are 



of a beautiful dark green color ; the edible stem is 7 to 8 

 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. There is no better sort 

 for general use. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.75. 



BROAD liONDON FLAG. Very large vanety, with 

 broad leaves growing on both sides ; very hardy, of good 

 quality and used largely in soups. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz, , 10 cts.; 

 341b., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



NEVT GIANT ITAL.IAN. The largest variety in culti- 

 vation. It is hardy, of good flavor and quality, and handsome 

 shape; very easily grown. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 

 50 CIS. ; lb. , $1.80. 



Lettuce is one of the most extensively cultivated plants, 

 and should find a prominent place in every garden, one of its 

 principal requirements being good, rich soil. For early use, 

 sow under glass in February or early March, and transplant 

 as soon as the ground can be nicely worked. Sowings may be 

 made in the open ground from April to the middle of August 

 every 2 or 3 weeks for succession. It may also be sown in 

 the fall of the year, and transplanted to cold frames and win- 

 tered over the same as early cabbage. Lettuce must have 

 good ground and abundant moisture. 



DENVER MARKET I.ETTUCE. See Novelties. 



DUTCH BUTTER LETTUCE. This standard variety 

 is most valuable for early spring and autumn sowing, forming 

 white, solid heads, which are very crisp and tender. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3^ lb., 40cts.j lb., 81.25. 



