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H. G. FAUST & CO., PHI1.ADELPHIA. 



Early Long Scarlet. Long White Vienna. 



EARILY JLONG SCARILET SHORT-TOP. This is the 

 standard family and market gardeners' variety, and has long 

 been one of the most popular in cultivation. Its average 

 length is about 7 inches. They are of a bright scarlet color, 

 brittle, crisp and of quick growth. Per pkt., 5 cts.;oz.,10 

 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 45 cts. 



LONG WHITE TIENNA. One of the best long white 

 radishes grown. It is of regular shape and good quality, 

 both skin and flesh being white, crisp and brittle, and of quick 

 growth. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



RADISH— Summer Varieties. 



WHITE STRASBURG. This is considered one of the 

 best summer radishes in cultivation. The roots are of hand- 

 some shape ; both flesh and skin are pure white. They are 

 very tender and crisp and remain so even when the roots 

 become large and old. It is valuable alike for family and 

 market garden use. It can be used in 6 weeks from the time 

 of sowing, when it has reached but two-thirds its size, or if 

 allowed to continue growth it can be used for a month or 

 more afterward without losing its superior quality. Per pkt. , 

 6 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



CHARTIER, or 

 SHEPHERD. A distinct 

 variety of radish, well de- 

 fined by the accompany- 

 ing engraving, the color 

 at the top being crimson, 

 running into j'ink about 

 the middle, and from 

 thence downward of a 

 pure waxy white. They 

 are of quick growth, very 

 tender and of good qual- 

 ity, remaining fit fortable 

 use a very long time, and 

 do not become stringy, as 

 do most radishes when 

 large. They are good for 

 spring, summer and fall, 

 have no superior as an all- 

 season radish. Itisverj'- 

 handsome and attractive, 

 and all who have grown it 

 have been highly pleased. 

 They are very profitable 

 for the market gardener, 

 as they grow to an im- 

 mense size, are early and 

 remain tender and crisp 

 from 4 to 6 weeks after 

 they are ready for use. 

 Our seed is pure, carefully 

 grown and extra selected 

 and can be thoroughly 

 relied upon. Per pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^Ib., 20 

 cfe.; lb., 60 cts. 



Oiortier B&Sish. 



GOLDEN GLOBE. A fine new variety being fit for use in 

 from 4 to 6 weeks after sowing, and is a great improvement on 

 the old Yellow Turnip Radish, both color and quality being- 

 much finer. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 5"0' 

 cts. 



GIANT WHITE STUTTGART. This is one of the most 



j)opular of the new varieties, withstanding the severest heat 

 of the South, and growing to a large size, always retaining its 

 fine quality and flavor. It is of quick growth, producing 

 roots as large as a purple winter radish, in 5 to 8 weeks after 

 being sown. Its flesh and skin are of a beautiful snowy 

 white, firm and brittle and never pithy. They may be used at 

 any stage of growth. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 20 

 cts.; lbM50cts. 



LARGE WHITE GLOBE. It will pay everyone having 

 a private garden to make a sowing of this ve'ry desirable 

 radish, itsfine qualities and beautiful appearance having al- 

 ready made it a most popular sort for market use. It is a turnip 

 radish of large size and perfect globe shape, pure white skin 

 and flesh, and very crisp and brittle, of c[uick growth, and fit 

 for table use when quite small, and continues to be until fully 

 grown. One of the best varieties to withstand summer heat 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb. , £0 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. 



RADISH.-Winter Varieties. 



CHINESE ROSE WINTER. 



This is the most popular variety in 

 cultivation for -winter use with ma-^ 

 ket gardeners of Philadelphia and 

 other large cities. Its table and keep- 

 ing qualities recommend it to the use 

 of everyone desiring a particularly 

 good radish for winter. It is of a half- 

 long shape, pink color and flesh ex- 

 tremely solid, and does not partake 

 of that strong flavot peculiar to the 

 Black Spanish, while it keepsequally 

 as well. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 341b., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH 

 WINTEF. A variety very popular 

 with the Germans, globe-shaped and 

 of good quality and flavor. If prop- 

 erly stored, can be used the entire 

 winter. A fine variety for slicing and 

 eating vdth vinegar. Per pkt., 5 cts., 

 oz., lOcts.; 341b., 20 cts.; lb.,65cts. 



Chinese Rose Winter. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH 

 WINTER. A winter variety of 

 large size, with dark green leaves, 

 firm, solid and crisp flesh, and 

 keeping well until spring. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 34 lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 



LONG WHITE SPANISH 

 WINTER. Of milder flavor than 

 the Long Black Spanish Winter. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,J0cts.; J41b.,20 

 cts. ; lb. , 65 cts. 



Black Spanish. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE 

 WINTER. First introduced in California, 

 but now largely grown throughout the country. 

 It grows to a mammoth size, its flesh is white 

 and solid and of good fiavor and keeps well 

 through the winter. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz,, 10 

 cts.; J^lb., 25 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



WHITE CHINESE. This new radish from 

 China has snow-white flesh and skin, is crisp, 

 California brittle and of the best quality. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 Mammoth, oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts, 

 SEA KALE. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; M lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



SORREL. Per pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.;lb., 

 81.25. 



RHUBARB, OR PIE PLANT. 



VICTORIA. One of the most popular of garden vege- 

 tables. This is the largest and best variety for either family 

 or market use. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; H lb., 60 cts.; lb.; 

 $1.50. Roots, postpaid, 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



NEW SEEDS 

 F=REE F=OR XRIKU 



It Las^been our custom for years to distribute, free for tri&l, 

 sample packets of new varieties of seeds before offering them 

 for sale ; in this manner we are enabled to gain full reports 

 from all sections of the country as to their merits before listing 

 them in our catalogue. We shall be pleased to add several 

 packets to y«ur order. 



