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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., 
LA CROSSE, WIS 
1935 
Salzer’s Frost Proof Perennial Plants in Winter Quarters on the Shores of Lake Superior 
FOR PERMANENT PLANTING IN BEDS OR BORDERS 
Hardy, well rooted stock which may be planted as early in the spring' as the ground is workable. For complete de¬ 
scription, see dower seed section. We offer three different grades of perennial plants of all varieties listed, priced to fit 
everybody’s poeketbook. “Varieties suitable for rock gardens. 
SALZER’S FROST-PROOF PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Hardiest of all! Grown in the far North, on the shores of Lake Superior, wintering through cold temperatures of 35°, 40° and some¬ 
times 45° below zero without any protection except a blanket of snow that Mother Earth provides for them, Salzer's Frost-Proof Peren¬ 
nial Plants acquire a hardiness and rigor that stands you in good stead when planted in your yard, no matter how cold your winters. 
Price unless otherwise noted: Two year old plants: 3 for 75c (or 1 each of 3 different varieties); 6 for $1.35; doz., $3.50; 35 for 
$4.65, postpaid. SALZER’S CLIFFWOOD GROWN PERENNIAL PLANTS 
The temperature at La Crosse frequently reaches 30° and 35° below zero and Salzer’s Cliffwood Farm Grown Plants likewise have a 
hardiness and a rugged constitution that gives them a superiority when planted in the coldest climates. Price unless otherwise noted: 
Two year old plants: 3 for 60c (or 1 each of 3 different varieties); 6 for $1.10; doz., $3.00; 35 for $3.75, postpaid. 
SALZER’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Our cheapest, but a good grade, priced very low. This hardy strain, offered at a bargain price, may be safely planted anywhere in 
the U. S. Price unless otherwise.noted: Two year old plants: 3 for 49c (or 1 each of 3 different varieties); 6 for 93c; doz., $1.65; 35 for 
$3.15, postpaid. 
* ACHILLEA — The Pearl. Its many branches 
hold their mass of pure white feverfew-like 
flowers about a foot above the soil. For 
cemetery planting, It is the most valuable of 
all white flowers. Blooms from May on. 
—Rosea. Similar to the above, except that 
the lovely flowers are pink. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood). Fine to continue 
the effect of Delphiniums. Spikes of large 
blue flowers. 3 ft. Each, 39c; 3 for $1.12. 
ALYSSUM 
—*Saxatile Com pactum (Gold Dust). Showy 
masses of rich golden-yellow flowers. 12 in. 
April and June. Thrives in the poorest soil. 
—“Argentium. A dwarf grower, producing 
tufted yellow flowers. Blooms later than 
Saxatile Compactum. 
—* Rostra turn. Deep yellow flowers, grow¬ 
ing in dense heads. 20 inches. Blooms in 
summer. 
Aquilegia, Mrs. Scott Elliott 
ANCHUSA 
Also known as the Tall For¬ 
get-Me-Not. Long stems and 
similar to the Forget-Me-Not. 
—Augustifolia. Clear gentian 
blue flowers. 18 to 24 inches. 
—Dropmore. 4 to 5 feet. 
Clusters of large blue flowers. 
“ANTHEMIS—(Hardy Mar¬ 
guerite). Daisy-like flowers of 
yellow and white, in large 
clusters; profuse bloomer._ 
“AQUILEGIA (Columbine). 
Blooms early in spring. 1^ to 
2 feet. 
—Caerulea. Blue, white spur. 
—Canandensis. Yellow flow¬ 
ers, tinted with red. 
Chrysantha. Pure yellow, 
long spurs; large flowers. 
—Rose. Charming soft rose. 
—Mrs. Scott Elliott, Mixed 1 . 
Many new and beautiful shades, 
large and elegantly spurred. 
ASTERS, Perennial 
These are the last flowers to 
bloom in the fall of the year, 
providing a maze of color. 3 feet. 
—Pink. Bright rosy pink. 
—Mixed. Asters of all colors; 
branching habit, large flowers. 
BLEEDING HEART (Specta- 
bilis). Always associated with 
old-fashioned gardens. Lovely, 
deep crimson heart shaped flow¬ 
ers pendant upon gracefully 
drooping stems. Prefers a 
shaded spot. 2 to 2% feet. 
May. Each. 59c; 3 for $1.70. 
CAMPANULA (Bellflower). 
These wonderful bell-shaped 
flowers are easily grown. 2 to 
2 y 2 feet. 
—SINGLE (Canterbury Bells 
or Medium). Hardy biennial. A 
small proportion always vary 
from color. State color wanted, 
blue, pink, white, or mixed. 
—DOUBLE OR CUP AND 
SAUCER (Calycanthcma) . 
Hardy biennial. Lovely colors 
of blue, rose, white and mixed. 
State color wanted. 
CARNATION. Hardy border type of 
the Dianthus family. Carnations are 
very hardy, easily grown, and furnish 
a wealth of flowers. Mixed colors. 
CHELONE (Shell Flower). Handsome 
perennials growing about 2 feet high 
and bearing numerous, long spikes of 
large flower heads during the Summer. 
—Barbata Hybrida. All shades of 
bright red and brick red to pink and 
brilliant scarlet, mixed. Very pretty 
and very hardy._ 
COREOPSIS. Flowers are of rich, 
golden yellow, graceful form; blooms 
entire summer and autumn. Our stock 
of these fine plants is very nice._ 
DAISY (Beilis Longfellow). Lovely, 
very large, rose colored daisies, double. 
2 feet. __ 
DIANTHUS. These are the well- 
known hardy garden pinks and are 
splendid for either beds or borders. 
They have a delightful, spicy odor, and 
are excellent for cut flowers for vases. 
—*Plumarius Semperflorens. (Ever- 
blooming Hardy Pinks). Sweet scented 
double, single, and semi-double flowers 
in a variety of colors, mixed. 
—*Atrococcineus. Brilliant heads of 
fiery red flowers, spicily fragrant. Very 
showy. _ 
DIGITALIS. The wpII known and popular 
Foxglove. Although biennials, if given protec¬ 
tion, they frequently persist for years, and bear 
immense spikes of flowers. 3 to 5 feet. Mixed 
colors only. 
-SOW SALZER’S SEEDS 
The Jackinanii Clematis was the prettiest 
vine in the neighborhood. Everybody 
stopped to look at it.—Mrs. N. Massung, 
3333 Lucina Ave., Pittsburgh (Sta. 10), 
Pa. 
Your Midnight Fuchsia last summer had 
58 blossoms. We were well pleased with it. 
—Mr. Oscar Schoaf, R. D. 1, Owatonna, 
Minn. 
Have over 100 blooms now, of your Dou¬ 
ble, Carnation Flowered Poppies, some 3V*. 
inches in diameter. They are beautiful.— 
Miss Martha Williams, Effie, Minn. 
Have always had good luck with both 
Salzer’s Plants and Seeds. It may interest 
you to know that I am one of the third 
generation using your products.—Mrs. Ed. 
Kuska, New Lisbon, Wts. 
Your Plants and Seeds have always proved satisfactory for this climate and I have recommended you to my friends.— 
Mr. Charles M. Warren, Rogue River, Oregon 
