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H. G. FAUST & CO., PHILADELPHIA. 



FAUST'S AMERICUS HYBRID. In the accompanying 

 illustration the artist has shown the beautiful shape of this 

 fine variety, introduced by us. It is a cross between the Acme 

 and Canada Victor, and partakes of the best qualities of 

 both of these well-known varieties. From the Victor it 

 gathers itsearhness, and obtains its smoothness and produc- 

 tive qualities from the Acme. It ripens without leaving any 

 freen about the stem, is very early, of a deep purplish red, 

 solid, rich in flavor and ripens evenly without cracking. Its 

 shipping and keeping qualities are unsurpassed. Per pkt. 

 Cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75. 



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Livingston's Perfection Tomato. 



LIVINGSTON'S PERFECTION. One of the most pop- 

 ular as well as one of the best sorts in cultivation. Of good 

 size, round in shape and always smooth and solid.* Bright 

 red in color and ripening evenly around the stem. A heavy 

 cropper, and, as its name implies, it is " Perfection." Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



TROPHY. Very solid and unsurpassed in flavor and pro- 

 ductiveness. Very large size. Our seed is pure and true. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



LIVINGSTON'S FAVORITE. This variety is quite 

 distinct, being of a much darker red than the Perfection, and 

 far smoother than the Paragon. It is never hollow late in the 

 season, does not crack after ripening, and is larger than either 

 of these varieties. It ripens throughout at once, has few 

 seeds, and is very productive. The flavor is good and flesh 

 solid, and bears shipping admirably. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; y± lb., 50 cts.; lb. $1.60. 



PARAGON. Very similar to the Acme in all respects 

 except color, the Paragon being of a bright glossy crimson, 

 entirely free from the pinkish tinge found in the Acme. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; y± lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



GOLDEN QUEEN. The best yellow tomato in cultiva- 

 tion ; of good size, handsome, round shape, very smooth, 

 free from ridges, very early and immensely productive. The 

 fruit is solid and firm, and when sliced for the table with 

 those of a dark red color they produce a most beautiful ap- 

 pearance. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb,, 80 cts. 



Matchless Tomato. 



MATCHLESS. Avery distinct and valuable variety, of 

 recent introduction. The fruit is of a rich cardinal red color, 

 entirely free from core, and not liable to crack from wet 

 weather. The tomatoes are of the largest size and very 

 handsome in appearance. The skin is remarkably tough 

 and solid, so that ripe specimens picked from the vine will 

 remain in good marketable condition for 2 weeks. Its fine 

 quality, solidity and handsome appearance have made it a 

 great "favorite both for family and market use. Per pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb. $2.50. 



PRELUDE. The plants are wonderfully prolific, bearing 

 their fruit in large clusters, the tomatoes nearly round, per- 

 fectly smooth and of a bright crimson red, very solid, and in 

 quality equal to the very best. The skin is firm, and is per- 

 fectly free from rot. In point of earliness, it stands at the 

 head of the list ; not only does it ripen the first fruit of any, 

 but the whole crop crowds right along. Those who value an 

 early variety should trv the Prelude. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75. 



YELLOW PLUM. A handsome variety, and all gardens 

 should have at least a few vines of it. Skin and flesh deep 

 vellow. Used very largelv for preserving. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 

 bz., 20 cts.; y± lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



YELLOW PEAR. Differing from the preceding variety 

 only in shape. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 



UPRIGHT, or TREE TOMATO. This is a most curious 

 as well as valuable member of the tomato family, and has 

 excited considerable interest all over the country. Its habit 

 of growth is entirely distinct from any other variety of 

 tomato, and. its ornamental properties cannot well be exag- 

 gerated, for we know of noting that presents a more unique 

 or beautiful appearance. It has but recently been brought to 

 this country from France, and is a most useful acquisition. It 

 stands erect, like a tree, without support of any kind, and 

 bears abundantly large, smooth shnped, bright red fruit of 

 excellent flavor. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



STRAWBERRY, or WINTER 

 CHERRY. It grows in a husk or 

 pod and may be kept within the 

 husks all winter. Largely used for 

 preserves, for which purpose it is 

 excellent, the small yellow fruits 

 being very sweet flavored. We rec- 

 ommend this little favorite to all 

 our customers, as it is well worth 

 growing both on account of its fine 

 quality and enormous productive- 

 ness. They are quite popular, eat- - 

 en as fruit, and make a handsome 

 appearance on the table, the flavor 

 as fruit is very palatable. Some 

 idea of the immense productive- 

 ness of this little favorite may be 

 had when we state that from 10 

 plants over a bushel of fruit was 

 picked. Per pkt., 10 cts. 



Strawberry Tomato. 



