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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
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LA CROSSE, WIS 
1935 
Christmas Cactus 
CACTUS 
Wonderful varieties from Mexico with odd and highly colored 
flowers and curiously intricate designs. Cactus are easily grown, 
and withstand changes of temperature in the home. 
ALOE VARIEGATED —Also known as Medicine Cactus. The beau¬ 
tiful green leaves grow 6 to 9 inches high, ascending in close oblique 
ranks, V shaped, abruptly acute, crossed by bands of elongated 
white blotches, and edged and serrated toward the tip by white 
borders. Bears long red flowers. Each, 75c; 2 for $1.40, postpaid. 
CHRISTMAS —Blooms once a year, every Christmas, but its pink 
flowers are well worth waiting for. Of drooping, weeping habit. 
Also called “Bleeding Cactus” and “Lobster Cactus.” Each, 30c; 
3 for 87c, postpaid. 
CRASSULA—Not precisely a Cactus, but catalogued as such for convenience. 
Crassula is desirable for its fleshy, many leaves, and its odd and grotesque appear¬ 
ance. It is erect in habit, much branched, 13 inches high, with very thick, very 
fleshy, rounded leaves. Bears 
small white flowers. Of easy cul¬ 
ture and very desirable. Each, 
39c; 3 for $1.10. 
CRASSULA RUBICUNDA 
Similar to the ordinary Crassula, 
except that the foliage is a delicate 
reddish hue. It is an improved 
type, bearing salmon-red flowers. 
Blooms in winter. Should be in 
every collection. Easy to gTow. 
Each, 60c; 3 for $1.73, postpaid. 
Stapelia Cactus 
Aloe 
Crassula 
FANCY LEAVED 
CALADIUM 
Beautifully variegated foliage 
plants, splendid for window- 
boxes, vases, etc., or for planting 
out of doors in a somewhat shady 
location. 
The leaves are a riot of color 
with indescribable beauties of de¬ 
sign. After being well started, 
they need liberal watering and 
adequate drainage. We furnish 
started plants only; if wanted in 
paper pots, add 10c per plant ex¬ 
tra. Price; Each, 45c; 3 for $1.25> 
postpaid. 
CALADIUM 
ESCULENTUM 
This plant is often called Ele¬ 
phant Ear on account of the enor¬ 
mous size of the single leaves. 
Stands six to seven feet high. Its 
mammoth leaves frequently meas¬ 
uring from 3 to 6 feet in circum¬ 
ference. It is easy to grow and 
no garden or lawn should be 
without it, as it is particularly 
striking when grown either sin¬ 
gly or in a group on the lawn, 
with Cannas as center. Should 
have plenty of water and a good 
rich soil. Each, 19c; 3 for 55c; 
extra large bulbs, 36c each; 4 for 
$1.03, postpaid. 
Fancy Leaved 
Caladium 
tjCULERTUM.- 
Phyllocactus, Day Blooming 
NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUS —Free flower¬ 
ing. This gorgeous cactus usually opens at 7 
o’clock in the evening, attaining its greatest 
beauty at 12; blossoms often measure 12 inches 
in diameter. Each, 34c; 3 for 98c, postpaid. 
PIIYLLOCACTUS, Day Blooming —Flaming 
orange red blossoms, brilliantly colored, borne 
throughout the year. Each, 39c; 3 for $1.13, 
postpaid. 
PHYLLOCACTUS, Night Blooming — The 
lovely pale lemon flowers open only at night 
time. Very odd; should be in every collection. 
Each, 33c; 3 for 93c, postpaid. 
SANSEVERIA—A beauty. Immense and or¬ 
namental spikes of foliage with white mark¬ 
ings. Also known as S'nake Palm or Snake 
Cactus. Each, 34c; 3 For 98c, postpaid. 
SANSEVERIA Laurehtii—Similar to the 
above, but with each blade of foliage 
bordered deep golden yellow. Very choice. 
Each, 44c; 3 for $1.35, postpaid. 
STAPELIA — The Stapelia is a rare 
beauty and very odd. Beautiful buff yel¬ 
low blossoms with deep maroon mark¬ 
ings. Each, 35c; 3 for 73c, postpaid. 
One each of above 7 (does not include 
Aloe Variegated nor Crassula), for $3.50, 
postpaid. One each of above 9, for 
$3.75, postpaid. 
CHOICE CARNATIONS 
Plant out in the garden after all 
danger of frost is over and give 
about 12 inches of space. With good 
soil and cultivation, carnations 
should furnish abundant bloom from 
July until late fall; or they may be 
kept “pinched back” to retard 
bloom, potted up at approach of 
frost and brought inside for winter 
blooming. 
SIX NOVELTIES 
MARJORIE — Deep 
cerise pink, long straight 
stems. One of the best. 
Each, 32c; 3 for 90c. 
Sanseveria 
Carnation, Olive 
HARVESTER — The best white carnation, large, 
perfect flowers, very fragrant. Each, 25c; 3 for 72c. 
ILLUMINATOR —Dazzling, brilliant red. An extra 
large flower of perfect form. Each, 37c; 3 for $1.05. 
OLIVE —Charming salmon-pink. An unusual color 
in Carnations. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
NORTH STAR —The best yellow carnation ever pro¬ 
duced. Flowers large, perfectly formed, and borne on 
long, stiff stems. Each, 39c; 3 for 84c. 
ROYAL —A new carnation of a beautiful, luxurious 
rich purple shade. Very striking. Each, 27c; 3 for 75c. 
1 each of above 6, for $1.60, postpaid. 
OTHER CHOICE SORTS 
EARLY ROSE —Lovely clear rose, very early, 
choice Carnation. Each, 26c; 3 for 75c. 
RADIOLITE— An intense red variety. The largo 
and perfect flowers are borne on long and strong 
stems. Each, 26c; 3 for 73c. 
PINK MATCHLESS —Exquisite pink large flow¬ 
ers. borne in profusion. Each. 23c; 3 for 65c. 
MATCHLESS —Large, pure white, long stemmed 
and free blooming, fringed. Each. 21c; 3 for 60c. 
1 each of above 4, for 85c, postpaid. 
DEVIL’S IVY 
Also called Wonder 
Vine or Philodendron. We 
cannot say too much for 
this plant for fern dishes, 
baskets, window-boxes, 
etc. It is by far the best 
plant for use in the home. 
For fern dishes, pin the 
vine to the soil and it will 
root at every joint and 
form a compact mass of 
green, heart-shaped 
leaves. Each, 39c; 3 for 
74c, postpaid. Devil’s Ivy 
In twelve years of garden making, the only good gardens l have had, have come from Salzer’s Seeds and Plants.—Mrs, 
Arnett Satterla, R. D. 1 , Salina, Michigan 
SALZER’S HAPPY HOME PLANT COLLECTION 
We are obliged to grow large stocks of all kinds of plants and 
bulbs to make sure that we have enough—so after the heavy spring 
business is about over, in May, we take this surplus of choice plants 
and make them into Happy Home Collections, our selections. You 
will find repeatedly in this Collection plants that are priced' in the 
catalog at 25c each and higher. No bulbs are put into this collec¬ 
tion. 
We do not guarantee any specified plants in the Collection, but 
we do guarantee full money’s worth. We take all those plants of 
which we have a surplus and which must be disposed of, and regard¬ 
less of price, use them up in our Happy Home Collections. All 
plants are carefully labeled. We also offer them “not labeled,” at 
a still lower price. 
All orders are booked and sent in spring at the close of our season, 
or earlier, as our stock permits. Because of delays in transit, no 
orders shipped to California, Florida, Wyoming, or Canada. Order 
early. 
EACH PLANT LABELED; Price, 8 plants, $1.25; 15 plants, $2.25, 
postpaid. 
PLANTS NOT LABELED: S plants, 75c; 15 plants, $1.35, postpaid. 
