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H. G. FAUST & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 



EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA ONION. The earliest 

 onion grown; when fully matured the tops die down to the 

 bulb, leaving the smallest, neatest and most handsome little 

 bulbs of a pure white color, mild and of delicate flavor; they 

 are % of an inch in thickness and 1 to 1% inches in diameter. 

 It is a most valuable varietv for pickling or table use. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; %lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



. NEW GI- 



g\g|Vggg v ANT RED 

 ROCCA. It is 



^Ct km^ riot an uncom- 

 mon occurrence 

 for this variety 

 to produce 

 oniocsof 13^_ to 2 

 pounds weight 

 each, the first 

 year from black 

 seed, and if the 

 Ismaller onions 

 fare set out the 

 :econd year 

 'much larger 

 weights will be 

 attained. It is 

 a magnifi cent 

 variety, and our 

 seed is from the 

 most reliable 

 grower in Italy. 

 Skin bright red, 

 flesh white, 

 mild and pleas- 

 ant in flavor and 

 an excellent keeper, and valuable for autumn or spring sow- 

 ing. The illustration gives a correct idea of its shape. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



New Mammoth Pompeii Onion. 

 NEW MAMMOTH POMPEII. This beautiful variety 

 of Italian onion has given perfect satisfaction in all parts of 

 our country. Its enormous weight, together with its fine 

 quality, has placed it far ahead of any other variety grown. 

 In many instances it has reached the enormous weight of 

 nearly b x / 2 pounds. The skin is very thin and delicate in ap- 

 pearance, of a beautiful reddish-brown color ; the flesh is pure 

 white, fine grained and remarkably mild and pleasant. Not- 

 withstanding its enormous size, it 'retains its fine shape and 

 quality. We would recommend all who are interested in 

 onion culture, and who have not already tested the superi- 

 ority of this onion, to procure seed of same. Our onion seed 

 is pure, fresh and true to name, and has given our patrons 

 the utmost satisfaction. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts., % lb., 

 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



SILVER BALL, or WHITE ROCCA. Flesh pure 

 white, flavor very mild and agreeable, with silvery skin; globe 

 shape. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



GIANT WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. The same as 

 catalogued by some seedsmen as El Paso, or Large Mexican. 

 Of large size, handsome form, fine white skin and good qual- 

 ity. One of the most popular sorts in Italy, where it attains 

 enormous growth. Likewise one of the best that can be grown 

 in this country. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; M lb., 45 cts.; lb., 

 $1.70. 



NEW GOLDEN QUEEN. This is a beautiful variety, 

 with skin of a delicate transparent golden color, much re- 

 sembling the White Queen in shape, an inch to one inch and 

 a half in diameter. Its flavor is good, it grows rapidly, and is 

 an excellent keeper. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb , 50 

 cts.: lb. $1.80. 



Mammoth Silver King. 



MAMMOTH SILVER KING. This onion, next to the 

 Pompeii, is the largest in cultivation, and has been grown 

 extensively in all sections of the country, particularly in the 

 West and South, and has given perfect satisfaction. It is so 

 mild and pleasant in flavor that it can be eaten raw like an 

 apple. The skin is silvery white and the flesh snow white, 

 very thick through, the average diameter being from 5 to 7 

 inches ; single onions have been grown to weigh 3 to 4 pounds 

 each. For large onions grown from the seed we can offer you 

 no better variety than this, and will state here that this, like 

 all other Italian Onion Seed we offer, is of fresh importation, 

 which is a most important matter. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,25 

 cts.; % lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



EXTRA EARLY PEARL. The bulbs are almost round, 

 and have a delicate, pure white skin; flesh very pleasant and 

 mild. We use this seed for growing our Pearl sets which are 

 harvested in July and planted in the South in September and 

 October for growing large onions for Northern markets. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.25. 



GIANT ROCCA OF NAPLES. A valuable and remark- 

 ably handsome variety, attaining an immense size. Its bright 

 brown skin, globular shape and delicate flavor have made it 

 one of the most highiv prized of the imported varieties. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



ONION SETS AND BULBS. 



In growing onion sets from our own seed we have the ad- 

 vantage of knowing that the strains are pure, and that the 

 keeping and productive qualities of the sets are unsurpassed. 

 We have sets grown only from the most desirable varieties of 

 onions, viz : the Extra Early Red, Yellow Dan vers, White 

 Silver Skin, or Portugal, and Pearl. The Potato Onion and 

 Egyptian or Perennial Tree Onion cannot be produced from 

 seed and are obtained from the bulbs only. 



These prices are by mail, postpaid ; special low prices made for 

 quantities by peck, bushel or barrel. 



Yellow Onion Sets. Pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts., postpaid. 

 White Onion Sets. Pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts., postpaid. 

 Red Onion Sets. Pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 30 cts., postpaid. 

 Pearl Onion Sets. These bulbs are not ready for ship- 

 ment until August 15th. Pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts., postpaid. 



POTATO ONION. Should be planted early in the spring, 

 in rows 18 inches apart, 6 inches apart in the row and covered 

 1 inch deep. The parent bulb produces a quantity of small 

 bulbs in a cluster. Of mild and sweet flavor and by many 

 highly prized. Pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cts., postpaid. 



EGYPTIAN, or PERENNIAL TREE ONION. This 

 variety is totally distinct from all other onions in cultivation. 

 When once set out it will come up year after year as soon as 

 the frost breaks the ground. It needs no winter protection, 

 grows rapidly and is of good quality and flavor. Pint, 30 cts . ; 

 quart, 55 cts., postpaid. 



