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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
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LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1934 
SALZER’S FERNS 
ASPARAGUS PLIJMOSI S— The foliape is of the finest, 
most delicate texture, of a brilliant dark preen color, and 
is lace-like in its lilniiness. This graceful plant can not 
be excelled as a centerpiece. Ka<-h, for TUv; larpcr 
plants, :{.■><•; 3 for ijll.OO, pf>stpui<l. 
Holly 
Stapliorii Korn 
Lace Fern 
Baby Tears 
FREE FREE FREE 
With each order for houseplants 
above $1.00, when requested, we will 
include, free, one extra houseplant, 
our selection, worth 20c. 
PALMS 
No collection of plants is complete 
without palms. Watering the soil not 
oftener than three times, nor less than 
once a week, and sponging the leaves 
frequently with tepid water, will nor¬ 
mally preserve health and discourage 
the accumulation of unsightly dust. 
DR.VCAEIVA IIVIJIVISA. The favorite 
center plant for boxes, va.ses and ba.s- 
kets. Has numerous slender, stiff, 
grass-like green leaves. Each, 30c; 3 
for 87c, postpaid. Larger plant.s, 75c 
each, postpaid. 
BABV TKARS 
A compact, 
dense growing 
plant with min¬ 
iature leaves, of 
neat habit and 
while forming a 
rounded mass of 
moss-like foli¬ 
age. it is of par¬ 
tially creeping 
or drooping hab¬ 
it, which a d d .s 
much to its 
gracefulness. A 
most attractive 
I) 1 a n t for the 
table or for 
shaded windows. 
Grows easily un¬ 
der living room 
conditions, re¬ 
quiring only 
plenty of water. 
Kacli, 35e: 3 for 
tSl.OO, postpaid. 
ASPARAGUS SPREAGERII —This fern is extensively 
used for hanging baskets and cut flower work. The rich 
green trailing fronds are of a fine filmy texture often 
reaching a length of four feet or more. Each, -ic; 3 for 
Che; larger plants, tUtc; 3 for .Sl.OO, postpa id. 
BOSTON FERN —This standard variety is the best for 
general purposes. The gracefully drooping fronds are 
rich daik green, spreading or hanging according to the 
light and often reach a length of five feet. Each. 35c; 3 
for 73c; larger plant.s, <iOc and iSl.OO each, po.stpah l. 
COLORAIJO FERN —A lovely fern of recent inlrodnc- 
tioii, ol dcii.HC growth ^vith lovely fritnil.s graeefnily 
arched. Of rather dwarf habit, rich green foliage, highly 
decorative. Quite scarce and very desirable. Each, 35c; 
3 lor .Sl.OO; larger size, each, BOc, po.slpaid,_ 
FLLFF\ ruffles—A beautiful iie^v fern. Its dis¬ 
tinguishing characteristics are its dark green foliage, 
darker than that of any other fern, its dense, compact 
growth and its irregular shaped fronds. The most beau¬ 
tiful of all ferns. Each, .5»c; 3 for .Sl.GS; larger plant.s, 
98c to .SI.35 each, postpaid. _ 
HOLLA FERN —A lovely species, rvhich is perhaps tiie 
hardiest and most easily cared for, of all ferns. As .shown 
in the illustration, the leaves resemble Holly somewhat 
hencp the name. Furnishes a beautiful and suitable cen¬ 
ter piece, and thrives under almo.st neglect. Each, 3-4c; 3 
for 98c. E-vtra large plant.s, each, <;9c, po.stpaid. 
LACE FERN or AEROAA FERN— A handsome varietv 
with “ostrich pliiine” foliage and a .stiff inid-rib whicii 
enables the fronds to stand up with loiely gracefulness. 
Rather compact, dense and feathery, constantly unfold¬ 
ing fresh fronds. Each, 30c; 3 for .57c; larger plants, 35c; 
3 for .$1 .00; extra la rge p Iant s, 89c each, p ostpaid. 
STAGIIOi^RN FERN —The fronds are thick and irregii- 
larly lobed, wedge-shaiie in outline. A rather unu.sual 
variety, very distinct in its formation. Each, 33c; 3 for 
94c, po.stpaid; larger plant.s, 58 c to !j?1.35, postpaid. 
SfVORI) FERN— -Graceful ujiright fronds of medium 
length u-ud resemble the Boston Fern in leaf construc¬ 
tion. An excellent plant to grow as a single specimen 
for pedestals. Each, 39c; 3 for S3c, postjiaid. Larger 
plants. (i.>c each, iiostpaid. 
AVHITMANII FERN —The luxuri¬ 
ous, rich green foliage of this rather 
dense growing plant is more open 
and the leaf segments smaller and 
less elongated than the Verona Fern 
A splendid variety. Each. 34c; 3 for 
70c; larger plant.s, 4Sc; 3 for .$1.40, 
postpaid. 
N.M.VS TKKK FUKN—Lovely, upris-ht, 
evergreen-like, fern foliage, rc.semblinff a 
Chri.stmas Tree. Very choice and unique! 
Each. 59c; 3 for $1.70, postpaid. 
LATANIA BORBONICA 
This popular plant is known 
also as the Fan Leaved Palm 
because of its large, deeply di¬ 
vided. cheerful green fan 
shaped leaves. Hardy consti¬ 
tution. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.40; 
large size, $1.50 each, po.stpaid. 
Dracaena Indivisa 
KentiA 
KENTIA FOSTORIAN.V. Has strong 
stems, some upright and others arch¬ 
ing, each crowned with fan-like 
foliage of a rich green color. One of 
the very best Palms for house culture, 
being graceful and handsome. Few 
plants give more satisfaction all the 
year round. Each, 75c; 3 for $3.10, post- 
iniid. Large size, $1.39 each, postpaid. 
IMIOENTX ROEBELENI. The most 
graceful of the Phoenix, and a Palm 
which has become one of the most pop¬ 
ular for room decoration. The plant is 
of vigorous growth, and its gracefully, 
recurving leaves, with very narrow 
dark green pinnae give it a lightness 
and airiness not surpassed, if equalled, 
by any other; at the same time it is as 
hardy as a Kentia, succeeding admir¬ 
ably as a house plant. Each. .50<-; 3 for 
9.5c; large plants, $1.35. postpaid. 
PANDANUS VEITCHII 
Does not bear any flowers, 
being of value solely for its 
lovely foliage. T’hc gracefully 
curved, sw ord-like leai es. with 
their slightly saw-toothed 
eilges, attain a length of two 
feet, .iiist the right length for 
the house, and are dark green 
in the center, inargined with 
broad band.s of pure .silvery 
white. It stands ordinary 
house culture well, is never 
attacked by insects. Each, 7.5c; 
.3 for $3.10. postpaid. I.sirge 
plant.s. $1.50 each , not prepd. 
KENTIA B ELM ORE AN A 
One of the hardiest and 
loveliest of all palms. Of 
dwarf, spreading habit, with 
lovely rich, dark green foli¬ 
age. Each. 39«“; larger iilants, 
each, 79c, po.stpaid. 
Pandaniis A^eitchii 
Phoeni.v Roebeieni 
RUBBER PLANT or FICUS ELASITCA. The 
true India Rubber variety. Large, handsome, 
thick, glossy, green leaves. It is not hard to 
grow, thriving even under neglect. Splendid 
for large room or the conservatory. Each, in 
paper pot and soil, 98c; 3 for $3.79, postpaid. 
l.a rger si^'.c.s, $1.4.5, $1.85, and $3.35, not prepaid. 
BABA' FICUS. Smaller 
leaved than the above. As 
it does not grow as tall, it 
is better suited for the 
average room. Each, COc; 
3 for $1.70, postpaid. 
Baby 
A FERNERA' FOR 98c. 
1 Lace Fern, 1 Boston 
Fern, 1 P 1 u m o s u s, 1 
Sprengeri, and 1 Whit- 
manii, for only 98c, post¬ 
paid. 
We have some beautiful Ferns and 
they are all from you. One is prettier than the 
bisters of Divine Providence, St. Mary’s School, R. D. 3, Westphalia, Texas. 
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