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JO H N A. S ALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1934 
Dahlias 
The most beautiful of all Autumn flowers. We offer onlv the best 
varieties, that will thrive under varied soil conditions and j;ive the 
best satisfaction. 
We supply dormant field roots which should be i)lanted about .six 
inches deep, laid flat, eyes or sprout up. Leaflet “How to Grow Dah¬ 
lias ’ free upon request. 
Salzer’s 
Cliffwood Giant 
SALZER’S CLIEFWOOD GIA.\T— Hybrid 
Decorative. Thi.s new creation has a most 
unusual and desirable color combination, 
makinfj it one of the finest new dahlias. 
A brijliant orange with tips of white.— 
one visitor to our gardens described it a.s 
pure white with heait of gold. In addi¬ 
tion to being one of the most attractive 
dahlias yet developed, it is an exception¬ 
ally abundant and continuous bloomer. 
One of the finest two-colored dahlias we 
grow. Eneh, $1.25; 3 for $3.25, postpaid. 
AMUIV RA. “The Sun God” — This very 
fine dahlia holds the record of winning 
lir.st prir-e for three oon.seciitive years on 
the Puoiflc Coast. A gigantic flower of 
Decorative type; in color, a blending of 
copper and bronze, with orange and gold 
tints. Each, 5iK'; 3 for $1.70, iiostpaid. 
RADIO —Decorative. This phenomenal 
dahlia will produce flowers of greater size 
than any other dahlia we have grown: 
grown ordinarily (without forcing, etc.), 
it produces flowers eight to ten inches in 
diameter. In addition to its gigantic size, 
it is a continuous bloomer, producing its 
magnificent flowers on strong stiff stems. 
In color, a most attractive combination of 
deen “American Beauty" red blending to 
yellow at center, with tips of gold. Each, 
$1.35; 3 fur $3.50, iN>stpuid. 
J.4.1VE COAVL —A massive deep decora¬ 
tive with petals curUni and twi.sted. Stems 
unusually long and strong, carrying the 
blooms high above the foliage, which is 
thick and leathery; good grower and elean 
habits: color, glistening bronzy-buff ami 
TA I’ES OF D.VIILIAS —Decorative Dahlias, the showiest 
and the most popular, are large, flat and full centered; 
petals quite irregularly situated, long, broad, flat and 
nearly straight. Peony Flowered Dahlias are semi-double, 
having two or more rows of loosely arranged petals sur¬ 
rounding a conspicuous yellow center. Cactus Dah¬ 
lias are loosely .and artistically formed, and very 
irregular, resembling the s h .a g g y 
Chrysanthemum. 
Giant Dahlias 
BASHFUL GIAIVT —One of 
the largest flowering Decora¬ 
tive dahlias in existence. It.s 
gigantic blooms are excellent ' 
for exhibition, not only for 
size, but also for its beauti¬ 
ful coloring. An exquisite 
apricot with buff and gold 
tints. One of the best. Each, 
47c; 3 for $1.3.5, poNtpnid. 
BERTHA STORY — A very 
fine Decorative dahlia. Largo 
flowers of a clear rose-pink 
in which white petals occa¬ 
sionally appear, adding to its 
attractiveness. A free bloom¬ 
er and very desirable, Each, 
42c; 3 for $1.20. postpaid. 
BO IVIV IE BRAE —A very 
large soft rose-pink flower 
blending to cream in the cen¬ 
ter. Like a pond lily in col¬ 
oring. Very soft and dainty 
in appearance, as its petals 
are not as "set” looking as a 
pond lily. A true Decorative 
type an exceptional exhibi¬ 
tion variet.v and also very- 
effective. Each, 52c; 3 for 
$1.4.5, po.stpaid. 
ELIZABETH SLOCOMBEl— 
The largest and best of its 
color and one that we highly 
recommend. Its immense 
flowers are produced on ex¬ 
ceptionally long stiff stem.s, 
A strong vigorous grower. 
The brilliant purplisK-garnet 
coloring makes it very ef¬ 
fective in the garden. As the 
flower matures it fades to a 
lovely shade of garnet. A 
very deep flower of Decora¬ 
tive type. Each, 40c; 3 for 
$1.32, postpaid. 
JERSEY BEAU’TY (Decor.) 
—The leader at all shows. 
Lovely, large, artistically 
formed flowers, in color a 
beautiful shade of rose-pink. 
A most desirable sort. Each, 
08c; 3 for $1.85, iM>.st|>aid. 
MAMMOTH —Gigantic flow¬ 
ers of beautiful brick red. 
Dwarf grower, excellent 
bloomer, and one of the larg¬ 
est grown. Each, 85c; 3 for 
$2.40, po.stpaid. 
MILLIONAIRE —A giant 
lavender shading to white at 
center. Dwarf grower. One 
of the largest dahlias in ex¬ 
istence. often 10 inches in 
diameter. A perfectly formed 
Decorative dahlia. Each, 42c; 
3 for .81.1.5, postpaid. 
PRIDE OF CAI.IFORNI.V— 
Mammoth rich “American 
Beauty" red; very tall vigor¬ 
ous grower, flowering contin¬ 
uously. Its perfectly formed 
flowers are produced on 
strong stems, well above the 
foliage. Decorative ty-jie. Ex¬ 
ceptionally- large. Each. ;{5ci 
3 for 85c, po.stpaid. 
S.VOVVDHIFT (Show Deco¬ 
rative) — Large, perfectly 
formed, snow white flowers, 
the best of the white Dah¬ 
lias. A vigorous grower, 
strong, stout stems, profuse 
bloomer. Each, .50c; 3 for 
$121.5, po.stpaid. 
One Each of Ai>ove 8, for 
$4.00, Postpaid. 
old gold blending to a deeper shade toward 
the center of the flower, rev-erse of petals 
a pale flesh color. This dahlia was 
awarded first prize for undisserninated 
seedling at the A. D. S. exhibition in New 
York. Each, 8.5c; 3 for $2.40, po.stpaid. 
AURANTIACA. Rare importation from 
Holland; a most abundant flowering, con¬ 
tinuous blooming new creation on the 
favorite Autumn shades. A blend of buff 
and golden bronze, with distinctly twist¬ 
ing petals and very- long stiff stems. Ver.v 
choice. Each. $1.50; 3 for $4.00, postpaid. 
MRS. ELMER O. DREW —This immense 
new creation attracted considerable atten¬ 
tion in our gardens. Its flowers are of tre¬ 
mendous-size—six to nine inches in diam¬ 
eter (without forcing or disbudding), and 
are composed of very long, beautifully- 
curled petals. Rich purplish-rnaroon. Some 
would classify it as a Hybrid Cactus, but 
it is nearer a Hybrid Decorative. Ea<li, 
$1.10; 3 for $;*.0O. postpaid. 
MRS. I. DE VER W.VIt.NEll —A blos.som 
of soft orchid colf>ring. Its charming 
color, very large flowers, and long, strong 
stems attracted attention .at recent exhibi¬ 
tions. A lovely-, deep mauve-pink, of per¬ 
fect form, a true Decorative ty-pe which is 
impressive in its very large size. Each, 
48c; 3 for $1.40, po.stpaiii. 
SEDUOIA GIO.INTE.V— Another gig.antic 
Californian production of excellent habits. 
An immen.se flower of buttercup-vellow 
with a suggestion of red. The largest and 
best of the deep y-ellow Decoratives. Each, 
75c; 3 for $2.00, poatpaid. 
One Each of .\bo\c 8, for $7.00. Postpaid. 
Your Dahlias have given me some of the prettiest and most beautiful Dahlias 1 have ever seen._Mrs. Geo. X. Frev 
Box 1321, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 
