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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
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LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1934 
1 have one of the most beautiful be<l8 of Portulaca I have ever seen. Some blossoms measure 2 inches and more across. 
—Mr. Wendell A. Nourie, 139 West Court St., Kankakee, III. 
SALZER’S POPPIES 
}IA 
Annual Poppie.s should ho .sown a.s early in the 
spring' as possible where they are to remain, as 
they do not stand transplanting. 
DOUBLE, CARNATION-FLOWERED 
A new race of Poi>pie.s very double, fringed flow¬ 
ers, resembling the Carnation. 2 feet high. 
2391 _All colors mixed. Any Pkt., 10c; 
’s oz., 25c; Vi oz., 40c. 
DOUBLE, PEONY-FLOWERED 
I.arge and massive, showy, very double flo'vvers, 
resembling a double Peony. 'I he robust plants 
grow about 2 feet high and carry on stout stem.s 
to 
4 inches in diameter. 
2376—White Swan. 
237S—niaek I’rinee. 
2282—Mixed. 
Pkt.. 7c: % oz.. 15c: % oz- 
above 5 colors, for 25c: Vs 
oz., 25c. 
Vb oz.. 15c: Vi 
2393—Tulip Poppy (Papaver Glaucum). 
One of the most brilliant poppies. The 
flowers ar»* 3 inchi-s acros.s and closely re- 
.semble the brilliant Scarlet (Jesneriana 
tulip. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 18c. 
2383—Salzer's Improved Mnimnoth Shir¬ 
ley. The artistic flowers arc mostly single, 
but occasionall.v semi-double, and range in 
color from the purest white through all the 
delicate tints of piTik, rose and carmine to 
the deepest crimson and blood-red. Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; V» oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c; oz.. 75c. 
2364— Finest Mixed. Single and double 
varieties of brilliant colors. Pkt., 5c; Vs 
oz., 10c; V4 oz., 15c: oz., 50c. 
Poppy, Double 
Curii:iti«>ii-FIo\% ered 
the immense blooms 
2377—Pan.sy Violet. 
2396—Shrimp PiiiU. 
2374—Cardinal Ited. 
Any of the above: 
25c. One Pkt. each of 
oz. each, for 70c. . , e , * 
2373_ Double Peony-Flowereil Mixed, salzer » 
Cliffwood Farm '• HIPI.E- V-TKSTFD—A i^Pocm 1 
reselected strain certified by THRFlk-MAY tests. 
Pkt., 15c; >8 oz.. 40c. 
SINGLE ANNUAL POPPIES 
2379—Salter's Flanders, ^vo 
Flanders fields tlv* popi>ies blow.*' 1 
single flowers are of a deep crimson color. 18 
inches. Ideal for massing or borders. l Rt., luc, 
Poppy, Double 
Peony-Flowered 
Poppies, Imp. Mammoth 
Shirley Poppie.s 
RICINUS 
Castor-Oil Plant. HHA. Unsurpassed for sub-trop¬ 
ical effects. Fine for lawns or centers of beds. 
2430— Zanziharleiifiis. A distinct sort, presenting a 
splendid aspect with its gigantic leaves. The differ¬ 
ent varieties in this mixture have light and dark 
green leaves, and some of coppery bronze. Pkt., 7c; 
% oz., 12c: oz., ISc; V 4 lb., 65c. 
2431— Mixed. All sorts. I’kt., 5c: % oz., 9c; oz., 
14c: Vi lb., 47c. _ 
1965_ROSEMARY. HHP. An old favorite aro¬ 
matic herb, delightfully fragrant flowers, light blue. 
2 feet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 16c; Vi oz., 25c. 
2426_RUDBECKIA (Golden Glow). HP. The large flowers have rieh 
veTlow petals surrounding a large purplish-black cone. Also known as 
the Cone Flower. 6 feet. Free-blooming. Pk t., lOc; Vs oz., 25e; Vj oz., 40c. 
2447 _SC.VRIiET RUNNER REAN. HA. Well known, annual, rapid 
climbers bearing ornamental flo'wers and foliage, and long edible pods. 
Very desirable for trellises, poles, fences, etc. Pkt., lOc; Vi oz., 15c. 
Doiilile 
Port II- 
laea or 
Monk 
Rose 
2460_SMII.-VN. TP. This graceful and popular vine of 
the florists is readily grown from seed, and will attain a 
■ Should have a rich soil. Most suit- 
lOe; % oz., 20e: Vi oz., 35e. 
height of 6 to 12 f»*et. 
able for eonservatory. 
2461 — SOLi.VNI M (.lerusalem Cherry). TA. A very use¬ 
ful pot plant for winter decoration; leaves small and bear¬ 
ing in great profusion, bright scai let 
globular berries. 1 foot. Pkt., lOc; 
% oz., 15c. _ 
2533 —THl .\BER(;iA (Ulack-Fyed 
Susan). HHA. A sb-nder trailing an¬ 
nual which will grow in the poorest 
soil and blooms under the most trying 
conditions. F'lowers are produced in 
the greatest i>rofusion; white, cream 
and vellow, mixed, man.v witli black 
centers. Excellent for window boxes. 
4 feet. Pkt., lOc; oz,, 2r»c. _ 
2566 — WII.D Fl.OWEU <; VHDE.V' 
MIXTURE. H.\. In this mixture we 
have included the easiest and surest growing kinds that ran 
be sown broadcast, and with little or no care will produce a 
bright effect in places that might otherwise bo covered with 
weeds. Will furni.'ih many fine flowers for cutting. Pkt., 5c; 
V(! oz.. 10c: Vi oz., ir.e; oz., 25; Vi lb-. 85c. 
Tliunbergla 
PERENNIAL 
POPPIES 
While these arc 
hardy perennials, they 
flower the first year 
from seed. 
2;i9i—Icelanil Poppy 
(I’apaver Nudicaule). 
HP. The immense 
flowers range in color 
from sulphur-yellow to 
rose and crimson. 
Gorgeous. Pkt., lOc; 
% oz.. 35 c: Vi oz.. 60c. 
2395—Orientnl Poppy. 
2 Vi feet. HP. The Icelaml Poppy 
showy flowers of pink 
to deepest red are often 6 inches across. Thi.s 
is tile flaming “Decoration Day’’ poppy. Pkt., 
10c; Is oz., 30c: Vi oz., 50c. 
2399— Oriental Poppy, Snlzer s tIilTwooil 
Faim TRIPI,E-A-TESTED. A special rese¬ 
lected striiin certified by THR10F-'\V AY test.s. 
Pkt.. 15c; Vs oz.. 50c: Vi o z-. 90c- _ 
PORTULACA (Moss Rose) II.A 
Ideal bedding flowers for light dry soils, 
blooming profusely in the hottest weather 
and hottest situation.^, where other plants 
would die. 6 inches. 
2402— Parana. Immense single blossoms, 
often 3 inches acros.s, of bright rub.v--red color. 
P'roe blooming. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 35c; Vi oz., 
60c. . . „ 
2401 — Single, Mixed. All colors, single flow¬ 
ers, Pkt., 5c: Vs oz., 15c: Vi oz., 25c. 
2400— Double Mixed. A large percentage of 
the flowers are double, all colors. I’kt., lOc; 
Vs oz., 60c; Vi oz., $1.00. 
2403— Double Mixed. Salter’s riiffwiM.d 
Farm TRIPI.E-A-TESTE1>. A special re.se- 
lected strain certified by THRKF-WAY te.st.s. 
Pkt., 15c: Vs oz., $1.00; V4 oz., $1.75. 
Rieiniis 
SALVIA (Flowering Saf^) HHA 
Very satisfactory betldinpr plants, bearing long spikes of flower-i. 
34.‘{7—Salzer’s Salvia, Harbinger. It is a handsome, large flower¬ 
ing sort, freely producing until frost, tall .spikes of' vivid scarlet 
tiowers and bracts, which are effectively displayed against the deep 
green fi>liage. 3 feet. Pkt., 18c: Vs oz., 95c: Vi oz., $1.75. 
34.’t8—Itoiiflre. 'fhe erect sidkca of brilliant scarlet flowers stand 
clear above the dark green foliage. 
One of the finest types. feet. 
Pkt.. lOo: R oz.. 85e. 
34.‘{9—Fireball. Very early, freest 
Jind most continuous bloomer of all 
Salvia. Very uniform in growth, 
and is ablaze with scarlet flowers. 
18 inches. Pkt.. 15c: Vs oz.. 70c. 
3143—Splendcns (Scarlet Sage). 
Beautiful bright scarlet. 3 feet. Pkt., 
's oz.. H.-)c. 
344:1—/iirich. The earliest sort, 
blooms ten days in advance of any 
other. Brilliant scarlet. 30 inches. 
Pkt., 5c: ’h oz.. t!0c. 
3441—Patens (Blue Sage). IIIIP. 
Rich and lovely azure blue. Splen¬ 
did plant for the bonier, 3 feet. 
Protect this variety over winter. 
Pkt., 30c: 3 pkts., ;j.5c: Via oz.. 50c. Siil/.er’s Sulvia, Roiifire 
Also called Moss 
Rose. Ideal for very 
hot, dry situations. 
