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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., 
LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1936 
Geum, Atrosan- 
guineum 
GEUM. HP. 
Fine plants for 
the hardy bor¬ 
der; easy to 
grow and thriv¬ 
ing on poor soil 
providing they 
have plenty of 
sun. 
2019— Atrosan- 
g ii i ii e u m. 
Strong - growing, 
with large, deep 
red, semi-double 
flowers, valuable 
for cutting. 2 
feet. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 85c; VL oz„ 
$1.60. 
2 0 2 0 — Mrs. 
Bradshaw. 
Large, double, 
bright scarlet 
flowers; blooms 
profusely all 
summer. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 50c; 
V, oz., 85c. 
GODETIA HA 
Unsurpassed 
for the brilliant 
effect they pro¬ 
duce in beds and 
borders. Gode- 
tias are especial¬ 
ly recommended for shady locations, 
where many flowers will not bloom. 
Godetia, 
Single Mixed 
2858 — Single 
Mixed. Red, 
crimson and 
pink, mixed. 15 
in. Pkt., 5c; *4 
oz., 10c; 14 oz., 
15c. 
2862— Double 
Mixed. Double 
flowers in crim¬ 
son, mauve and 
rose, mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; V 8 
oz., 15c; 14 oz., 
25c. 
Godetia, Carminea 
Godetia, Azalea Flowered. 
Long stems, particularly adapted for cut¬ 
ting, and large, full, double flowers, resem¬ 
bling Azaleas. Beautiful in the extreme. 
2% to 3 feet. 
2873— Carminea. Clear carmine pink 
with a very striking marking. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 15c. 
2874— Rosy Morn. Soft rose pink, beau¬ 
tiful in the extreme. Pkt., 12c; 14 oz., 
25e; 14 oz., 40c: 
1572—SALZER’S GARDEN GAY 
FLOWER 
COLLECTION—75c 
1. Antirrhinum 
8. Nasturtium 
2. Asters 
9. Petunia 
3. Balsam 
10. Pansy 
4. Carnation 
II. Phlox 
5. Celosia 
12. Salvia 
6. Marigold 
13. Sweet Peas 
7. Mignonette 
14. Verbena 
Fourteen separate packets of beautiful an- 
nual flowers, full 
size packets, for 75c, post- 
paid. 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS. HHA. 
Rapid growing annual vine with 
heavy foliage. The unique fruit of 
grotesque shapes are ornamental and 
useful. Height, twenty to thirty feet. 
2032— Mixed Varieties. Large and 
small sorts. Will give the children 
a big collection to play with. Pkt., 
10c; y s oz., 15c; 14 oz., 25c. 
Samples of Gourds 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) 
Annuals and early-flowering perennials, bear¬ 
ing graceful panicles of small flowers. Elegant 
for cutting and for bunching with other flowers. 
2066— Elegans Grandiflora, Alba. HA. An im¬ 
proved large-flowered, white strain. Pkt., 5c; % 
oz., 10c; 14 oz„ 15c. 
2065— Elegans Rosea. HA. Lovely, rose-pink 
flowers. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 10c; 14 oz., 15c. 
2067— Paniculata. HP. Blooms the first sea¬ 
son if sown early. White, single flowers, fine 
for cutting. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 15c; 14 oz., 25c. 
2059— Paniculata FI. PI. HP. Extra choice. 
A goodly percentage of the plants will bear 
small, double white flowers. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 
25c; 14 oz., $1.00; 14 oz., $1.85. 
2029— Pacifica. HP. Rose colored. The plants 
grow 314-4 feet high and are a veritable cloud 
of rose; excellent for cutting. Flowers the first 
year from seed. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., $1.00. 
Gypsophila, Paniculata 
HELIANTHUS 
Helianthus, Maroon 
Prince No. 248S 
Remarkable for the stately growth, 
size and brilliancy of their flowers. 
2495— Nanus Purpurens. Red and 
yellow shades. Single flowers with 
small disc, and long rays which are 
slightly curled. Height, about five 
feet. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 10c; 14 oz., 16c. 
2496— Californicus FI. PI. Beautiful 
double flowers of a dark yellow color. 
Height, five feet. Pkt., 10c;.14 oz., 15c. 
2500— Mixed Decorative. Contains 
the most beautiful single and double 
flowered sorts. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 15c; 
14 oz., 25c. 
2488—Helianthus, Maroon Prince. 3 
ft. Large, single flowers, true maroon 
in color, blooms profusely and for a 
long time. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 50c; 14 oz., 
90c. 
(Sunflower) HA 
Helianthus, Califor¬ 
nicus FI. PI. 
HELIOTROPE 
(Cherry Pie) TP 
Its delightful perfume 
makes it a most desirable 
bouquet flower. Useful for 
bedding, pots or window- 
boxes. Prefers a cool, moist 
atmosphere, and a rich soil. 
207 3—Regal. A new 
variety with immense heads 
of flowers, fragrant, all col¬ 
ors mixed. Pkt., 15c; % 
OZ., 50c. Heliotrope, Regal 
2072— Fine Mixed. A bargain; large flowers. Pkt., 
10c;. 14 oz., 40c; 14 oz., 70c._ 
2074— HESPERIS (Sweet Rocket). HP. Erect 
growing, 2 feet tall. >vith clusters of sweet scented 
lavender flowers. Nice for borders and for cutting, 
thriving in poor soil. Pkt., 7c; 14 oz., 15c; 14 oz., 25c. 
SALZER’S CHOICE EVERLASTINGS 
Strawflowers and Everlastings really serve two purposes, as in addition 
to furnishing the garden with a wealth of bloom throughout almost the en¬ 
tire summer, the flowers of all of them may be dried and kept for winter 
bouquets, imparting a delightful bit of color to the rooms during the winter 
months. 
Acroclinium. HA. Very pretty, double flowers, with a prominent dark 
center. Splendid for cutting. iy 2 feet. 1608—Double Rosea. Pkt., 10c; 
Va oz., 15c; !4 oz., 25c; and 1609—Double Mixed. Pkt., 8c; % oz., 12c. 
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena). HA. 2 feet. Showy foliage and double, 
brightly colored globe-shaped flowers. The flowers measure about y 2 inch 
wide and % inch high, which lends a charming effect. 2024—Mixed. Pkt., 
10c; y 8 oz., 15c; X A oz., 25c. 
Rhodanthe. HA. 1 y 2 feet. Silvery leaves and delicate looking pink and 
white flowers on long, nodding stems. Much prized for their daintiness in 
the garden or in winter bouquets. 2428—Mixed. Pkt., 8c; y s oz., 15c. 
Statice (Sea Lavender). HP. Splendid also for the hardy border and 
rockery. Bears panicles of minute flowers all summer long which “cure” 
nicely. 2462—Mixed. Pkt., 7c; % oz., 10c; % oz., 15c. 
Xeranthemum (Immortelle). HA. 3 feet. Tall, showy, double flowers in 
white, rose, purple, etc. They remain in bloom from early summer until frost, 
bearing flowers in abundance. 2569—Mixed. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 10c; % oz., 15c. 
2490— Everlasting Mixed. All varieties and all shades of the various Ever¬ 
lastings. A good bargain. Plant a packet or two for flowers for the garden 
all summer long, and then cure some for the house for over winter. Pkt., 5c; 
Vs oz., 15c; 14 oz., 25c; oz., 85c. 
I have been your customer for 33 years and I shall continue to he, as long as I live, for I find your seeds are the very 
best.—Mrs. Louise F. Petersen, Box 125, Mt. Auburn, Iowa. 
