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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
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LA CROSSE, WIS 
1935 
Dahlias 
Salzer’s 
Cliffwood Giant 
SALZER’S CLIFFWOOD GIANT —Hybrid 
Decorative. This, new creation has a 'most 
unusual and desirable color combination, 
making it one of the finest new dahlias. 
A brilliant orange with tips of white,— 
one visitor to our gardens described it as 
pure white with heart 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. Each, $1.25; 3 for $3.25, postpaid. 
AMUN HA, “The Sun God” — This very 
fine dahlia holds the record of winning 
first prize for three consecutive years on 
the Pacific Coast. A gigantic flower of 
Decorative type; in color, a blending of 
copper and bronze, with orange and gold 
tints. Each, 59c; 3 for $1.70, postpaid. 
• 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 
deep “American Beauty” red blending to 
yellow at center, with tips of gold. Each, 
$1.35; 3 for $3.50, postpaid. 
JANE COWL —A massive deep decora¬ 
tive with petals curled and twisted. Stems 
unusually long and strong, carrying the 
blooms high above the foliage, which is 
thick and leathery; good grower and clean 
habits; color, glistening bronzy-buff and 
The most beautiful of all Autumn flowers. We offer only the best 
varieties, that will thrive under varied soil conditions and give the 
best satisfaction. 
We supply dormant field roots which should be planted about six 
inches deep, laid flat, eyes or sprout up. Leaflet “How to Grow Dah¬ 
lias” free upon request. 
TYPES OF DAHLIAS —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 shaggy 
Chrysanthemum. 
Giant Dahlias 
BASHFUL GIANT —One of 
the largest flowering Decora¬ 
tive dahlias in existence. Its 
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, 
47e; 3 for $1.35. postpaid. 
BERTHA STORY' — A very 
fine Decorative dahlia. Large 
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. 
BONNIE 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 variety and also very 
effective. Each, 52c; 3 for 
$1.45, postpaid. 
ELIZABETH SLOCOMBE— 
The largest and best of its 
color and one that we highly 
recommend. Its immense 
flowers are produced on ex¬ 
ceptionally long stiff stems. 
A strong vigorous grower. 
The brilliant purplish-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, 46c; 3 for 
$1.32, postpaid. 
JERSEY BEAUTY' (Decor.) 
—The leader at all shows. 
Lovely, large, artistically 
formed flowers, in color a 
beautiful shade of rose-pink. 
A most desirable sort. Each, 
69c; 3 for $1.85, postpaid. 
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, postpaid. 
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 $1.15, postpaid. 
PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA— 
Mammoth rich “American 
Beauty” red; very tall vigor¬ 
ous grower, flowering contin- 
juously. Its perfectly formed 
flowers are produced on 
strong stems, well above the 
foliage. Decorative type. Ex¬ 
ceptionally large. Each, 35c; 
3 for 95c, postpaid. 
SNOWDRIFT (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 
$1.35, postpaid. 
One Each of Above 9. for 
$4.00, Postpaid. 
old gold blending to a deeper shade toward 
the center of the flower, reverse of petals 
a pale flesh color. This dahlia was 
awarded first prize for undisseminated 
seedling at the A. D. S. exhibition in New 
York. Each, 85c; 3 for $2.40, postpaid. 
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. Very 
choice. Each, 95c; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
MRS. ELMER O. DREYV —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-maroon. Some 
would classify it as a Hybrid Cactus, but 
it is nearer a Hybrid Decorative. Each, 
$1.10; 3 for $3.00, postpaid. 
MRS. I. DE VER WARNER —A blossom 
of soft orchid coloring. 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 type which is 
impressive in its very large size. Each, 
49c; 3 for $1.40. postpaid. 
SEQUOIA GIGANTEA —Another gigantic 
Californian production of excellent habits. 
An immense flower of buttercup-yellow 
with a suggestion of red. The largest and 
best of the deep yellow Decoratives. Each, 
75c; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
One Each of Above 8, for $6.50, Postpaid. 
We have purchased plants and seeds from your Arm for a number of years and always found them dependable,-* 
Mrs. Leota Whitaker, R. D. 4, Crawfordsville, Ind. 
