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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1934 
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CHINESE GIANT 
THE FINEST, I.ARGEST AND HAND- 4' 
SO:\IEST PEPPER OF ALL ffl 
A mag-nificpnt variety, the larg:est ani'l! 
finest Pepper in cnltivafion. The plant i-1| 
about two feet high, of strong', vigorotisi 
growth, stocky and erect in hahit. very! 
productive, and ripens its fruit earlier th,Tii| 
the Ruby King. The fruit is well shown ii i 
our illustration, is quite square, averages 4 1 
inches in diameter, and is of a bright, glossj | 
scarlet when ripe. The flesh is usually thicl-f 
and very mild, having none of the pungency 
of most of the older varieties. The immense l 
size of the fruit and its brilliant color ren 
der it very attractive and ■will cause it tc 
sell readil.v in the market. EveiT private f 
garden should have this sort. Matures ir ij 
140 days. | 
922—Pkg., 10c; oz.. 70o; 2 oz., $1.26; % F 
lb., .$‘1.00; lb., $7.00, postpaid. 
937—Chine,se Giant, Salzer’s Cl iff wood i 
Farm TKIPLE-A-TE.STEn—A special re- 
selected strain certified b.v THRER-WAT P 
tests. Pkg., 15c: oz., 80c; 2 oz., .SI.50; i/t *' 
uT Pepper 
SALZER’S 
WORLD-BEATER 
—>• 
Salzer’s 
Early 
Giant 
Pepper 
I'ery Early— 
Largo Size— 
Bears Abundantly 
Here is one of the finest large peppers ever introduced! 
Salzer’s World-Beater measures nearly 6 inches long by 4 
inches through, broad and blunt at the blossom end. The 
flesh is extremely thick and is mild and sweet, color dark 
green, changing to a brilliant scarlet when ripe. Plants are 
of vigorous growth and the strong stems hold the pepp<*rs well 
above the ground, with usually 15 to 24 fruits to each plant. 
May be eaten raw without a trace of burning. Ships well, 
sells well at market, and is ideal for the home garden. 
933—Pkg., 10c; oz., ;55c; 2 oz., (J2c; lb., $1.17; 
lb., $2.25; ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
SALZER’S EARLY GIANT PEPPER 
A new, ver.v large and very early pepper that will produce 
heavy crops in the northern parts of the country. The fruits 
are 5 in. long and 8‘-i in. through; deep green, turning to 
brilliant red. Flesh thick and of a very sweet, pleasant 
flavor, .Salzer’s Earl.v Giant is not only very large, but the 
plants are enormous yielders, as iiian.v as 88 peppers liaving 
been picked from one single bush. Best for home gardeners, 
and truckers will find it profitable. 
932—Pkg., 12c; Mj oz., 85c: oz., OOc; 2 oz., $1.00; 14 
lb., $1.80; yz lb., $3.45; lb., $5.05, postpaid. 
BELL OR 
BULL NOSE 
An early, 
standard, rich 
scarlet pep¬ 
per. Plants 2 
feet h i f? h , 
compact and 
bushy, fruits 
3 inches long 
by 2 inches 
thick, sweet 
n d spicy, 
but not “hot.” 
Matures in 
140 days. 
Widely grrown 
and highly 
desirable. 
9 19 — PkK.. 
.>5e; oz., .82.c; 3 
o z . , ."iOc; % 
lb., $1.00; lb., 
ii!8..'>0, p o N t - 
paid. 
Greatly 
Reduced 
In Size 
SALZER’S IMPROVED RUBY KING 
Salzer’s improved Ruby King is the dependable, 
st.'iiidurd pepper that cannot be beaten. Exceptionally 
large, sweet flavored fruit, plants growing about 30 
inches high. 
Plants are vigorous, compact and very productive. 
Ripens its fruits early and with uniformity. Fruits 
frequently run four and one- half inches in length hav¬ 
ing usually three lobes. Deep rich green color when 
young, ripening to a bright rich crimson at maturity. 
The flesh is thick and of mild flavor. It is the most 
widely grown of any variety. Matures in about 130 
days. 929—Pkg;,, 5c; oz., 32e; 2 oz., 5<ic; i/4 lb., .$1.00; 
lb., .$8.50, po.stpaid. 
939—Improved Ruby King, Salzcr’s Cliffwood Farm TRIPLE- 
A-TESTEI)—A special rcselected strain: I’kg., 10c; oz., 45c; 
2 oz., 79c; % lb., $1.45; lb., $5.00, postpaid. 
IMPROVED 
HUNGARIAN RED WAX 
Also known as Finger 
Pepper or Hungarian 
Wax. A “hot’’ pepper on 
the order of - Cay enne, 
tlioiigli iniicli thicker ■with 
deeper and thicker flesli. It is an early sort and enormously 
prolific, the pendant pods measuring about 4% inches by 1 % 
inches diameter at the top. Beautiful red color, very pungent, 
and popular in many market.s. Very early. 926—Ipkg., JOc; 
oz., 75c; 2 oz., $1.20; y.^ lb., $2.20; lb., $7.50, postpaid. 
IMPROVED HUNGARIAN YELLOW WAX 
The pendant peppers are very pungent and measure 5 to 6 
inches in length, rather slender , but meaty, and tapering to a 
somewhat twisted point. They are ivaxy canary yellow in 
color, presenting a Iiandsoine apiiearanee, and turn to n beniiti- 
fnl crimson at maturity. Very prolific and desirable. Also 
known as Bulgarian Yellow Wax. 938—Pkg., 10c; oz., 75c; 
2 oz., $l,-20; 14 lb., $2.20; lb., $7.50, postpaid. 
LONG RED CAYENNE 
_ The true “hot” pepper. Slender red peppers, about four 
inches in length. The bright red fruits are extremely strong 
and pungent. 925—Pkg., 10c; oz., 85c; 2 oz., 02c; Vi lb., $1.20; 
lb., $4.00, postpaid. 
MIXED PEPPER SEED 
To those who wish a mixture of the 
various peppers,—large peppers, small 
peppers, hot or mild peppers, we offer 
this splendid mixture. 930—I’kg., 
10c; oz., 32c; 2 oz., 66c; % Ib., $1.00; 
lb., $8.50, postpaid. 
SMALL RED CHILI 
A very “hot” pepper. A rather small, bright-red variety, 
about 2 inches long, slender and pointed. Widely used for 
salads, pickling and Chili sauce; very pungent. 
92 1—Pkg., 7c; oz., 40c; 2 oz., 72c; lb., $1.85; lb., $4.75, - 
po. stpaid. „ _ 
SALZER’S PIMIENTO 
Pimiento is of a different type than the other well knotvn 
peppers. It is used very much in salads to give them a tasty 
and attractive appear.^nce, and because of its many uses and 
great popularity, it is gro'wn very widely by canner.s. It is 
of the sweetest flavor and does not contain a trace of fieriness. 
They are fine for stuffing as well as for salads. 
It is a productive strain, exceptionally smooth, glossy and 
of mild, delicious flavor. Plants are vigorous and upright, 
growing about thirty inches high with short, broad, dark 
green leaves. Deep green fruits, becoming deep red as they 
mature. Ripens in about 130 days. 
927—Pkg., 19c; oz„ 29c; 2 oz„ 50c; 14 lb-, »lo; lb., .$8.00, post¬ 
paid. 940—Pimiento, Salzer’s CliflNvood Farm TRIPI,E-.V- 
TESTED—.A special reselected strain; Pkg., 15c; oz„ 40c; 2 
oz. . 72<‘; 14 lb.. $1.80; Ib.. $4..50. postiiaid. 
Our biggest help during the past year, was our big garden planted with your seeds. It gave us a lot of fresh and canned 
vegetables.—Mr. W. J. Wright, Port Byron, Ills. 
