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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
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LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1934 
HARDY FLOWERING 
T TTj Q ALL SHRUBS 
oriKUoJ) are postpaid 
FOBSYTHIA FOKTUXEI. (Golden Boll.) Tills 
graceful and beautiful shrub, growing 6 feet high in 
good soil, lights up the garden with glinting masses 
of yellow, very early in spring, before the leaves aj)- 
pear. It is of handsome erect form, is a very vigorous 
grower and a very prolific bloomer. The flowers are 
rich golden yellow and continue a long time. It is al¬ 
ways conspicuous. Each, 29c; 3 for 82c; 6 for $1.58; 
doz., ,$2.89. 
AVEEPIXG FORSY'THIA, Similar to the above, ex¬ 
cept that it is of drooping habit. Has very long, slender 
arching branches, yellow flowers. Splendidly adapted 
for arches and trellises, or for among other shrubbery. 
Each, 3.5c; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.90. 
HYDRANGEA, One of the finest of all shrubs. 
Highly desirable for their massiveness of bloom and 
their long flowering season. 
—Paniculata Granditlora. The immense heads of 
bloom, often a foot long, are cream color in bud, pure 
Avhite when fully expanded, changing to pink and 
bronze with age, and finally to brown when frosted. 
Attains a height of 5 to 7 feet; hardy everywhere. 
Splendid effects may be had by planting along drive¬ 
ways, along the foundations of the house, in groups 
among shrubbery, or as a center for beds. The blooms 
are often used for interior decorating for winter, after 
they have been frosted. Each, 30c; 3 for 85c; 0 for 
$1.60; doz., $3.00. 
—Tree Hyilranprea. The tree form of the Hydrangea Pani¬ 
culata Grandillora above. Has but a single stem from 
which the plant grows upward in tree form, reaching a 
height of 4 to 6 feet. Bears a profusion of flowers which 
are pure white, afterwards changing to pink, and which 
are borne in large pyramidal trusses a foot or more long 
and six to eight inches in diameter. Blooms in August. 
Considered one of the 
finest shrubs. Makes a 
grand single shrub for 
lawn planting, or 
planted between other 
shrubs, to arch over 
them. Bach, fl5c; 3 for 
S3.70; C for $5,25, 
—Arhoi'cscens Grnndi- 
llorn (Hills of Snow). 
Constantly in bloom 
from July until frost. 
Crows 3 to 5 feet high. 
Handsome foliage and 
great clusters of snow- 
white flowers. Excel¬ 
lent for solid, loAv bor¬ 
ders, especially in i>ar- 
tlal shade, and for 
growing on north side 
of house. Very hardy. 
Kach, 35c; 3 for »Sc; 6 
tor $1.88; doz., $3.49. Hydrangea, Paniculata 
Granditlora 
Forsythia Fortunei or Golden Bell 
LILAC. Best beloved of the old-time garden shrubs, 
whose flowers never fail to charm with their delicate 
beauty or refresh with their tender fragrance. 
—New Persian or Rothoinagensis. Flowers are of a 
beautiful reddish purple, very fragrant and home in 
profusion. Blooms in early June. Handsome leaves 
rich dark green and small. Each, 33c; 3 for 94c; 6 for 
$1.78; doz., $3.29. 
.—Vulgaris. The old fashioned purple Lilac. Covered 
in earjy spring with fragrant, lilac-colored blooms. 
Each, 29c; 3 for 83c; 6 for $1.60; doz., $2.95. 
—AVhite. Similar to the above, except that the fragrant 
flowers are pure white. 
Each, 33c; 3 for 94c; 6 
$1.78; doz. $3.29. 
FRENCH HA’BRID LI¬ 
LACS. L a 1 - g le r flowers, 
deeper colors, iniitrovcd 
form of bvish and a more 
penetrating fragrance, fea¬ 
ture these newer forms of 
the Lilac. They are a vast 
improvement over the 
older forms and are highly 
desirable. Very hardy. We 
offer the following choice 
sorts: 
—AIjihonse Lavalle, beau¬ 
tiful, double, violet blue. 
—Alme. Ijemoine, double, 
pure white. French Lilac, A. Lavalle 
—Prc.si«iciit Grevy, double blue, very large. 
—Souvenir de Spaeth, dark, reddish purple. Price: Bach, 
50c; 3 for $1.40; G for $2.05; doz., $4.95. 
Privet, .4.n»oor River 
PRIVET, AMOOR RIVER. 
Although not a flowering 
shrub, yet this is the one 
best hedge plant, combin¬ 
ing beauty, hardiness and 
efliviency. Foliage is a beau¬ 
tiful, glossy, dark green. 
Is of quick, strong, symmet¬ 
rical growth and may be 
sheared or trimmed to any 
desired shape. Unexcelled 
for bordering walks, 
grounds, etc. This is the 
hardiest of all hedge plants. 
Easily grown. Extra hea\y, 
hax’iiig a canes: I’ricc: O for 
: doz., $1..55; 2.5 for .$.‘{.00; 
‘or $5..50; lOO for $I(MN>. 
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Grandiflora, 
1 borrowed your catalog from my neighbor, who recommended your Shrubs and Seeds very highly. Please add my name 
to your mailing list.,—Mrs. F. H. McGregor, 1217 West 11th St., Amarillo, Texas. 
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