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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., 
LA CROSSE, WIS 
1936 
LARKSPUR (Annual Delphinium) HA 
These are among the best-known garden flowers, and in recent years 
a vast improvement has been effected by careful selection in size and 
color of the blossoms and the general habit of the plant. 
IMPERIAL CATHEDRAL SPIRE 
A lovely race with erect flower stems three to four feet long:, branching 
from the base of the, plant. Flowers are large and brilliantly colored. Sal- 
zer’s Imperial Cathedral Spire is the most erect growing, longest stemmed, 
and freest flowering Larkspur we have ever seen. 2105— Mixed. A balanced 
mixture of blue, white and lilac. Pkt., 12c; Vs oz., 20c; Vi oz., 30c. 
TALL DOUBLE STOCK-FLOWERED 
Height, 2% to 3 feet. Thin the plants to one foot apart for best results. 
Splendid for cutting and for tall borders. 
2049— Los Angeles. A striking shade of rich salmon ground, overlaid with 
brilliant and flaming rosy scarlet. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c. 
1950_ Exquisite. The clear shell pink of its flowers is not equaled for 
delicacy and beauty by any other variety. Pkt., 100 seeds, 12c; % oz., 20c. 
2055— Dark Blue. Beautiful. Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c; Vs oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c. 
2058— Bright Rose. Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c; Ys oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c. 
2056— White. Pkt., 75 seeds, 9c; Vs oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c. 
2057— Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c; % oz., 15c; % oz., 25c. 
2137— Mixed, Salzer’s Cliffwood Farm TRIPLE-A-TESTED —A special re¬ 
selected strain certified by THREE-WAY tests: Pkt., 10c; Vs oz.,. 25c. 
2103— Tall Emperor. The famous European strain. Beautiful light blue, 
free-flowering. 30 inches. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c; Vs oz., 10c; Vi oz -. 15c. 
2102— Double Dwarf Roeket Larkspur. Fine bedders growing 1% feet tall, 
blooming very early. Also fine for bordering. All colors mixed. Pkt., 100 
seeds, 5c; % oz., 12c; Vi oz., 20c. 
LIN ARIA 
Macedonia Speciosa. HP. This is undoubtedly the best yellow perennial that 
can be grown for general use. It is hardy everywhere 
large golden yellow snapdragons, borne on stems 
3 feet long, ami the foliage is attractive with its 
silvery medium-sized leaves. This fine perennial 
should be better known and we urge you to try it 
this year. 2121—Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 20c; Vi oz., 35c. 
LINARIA, Maroocaua Hybrid. HA. A dainty, easily 
grown annual, 15 inches high, bearing spikes of min¬ 
iature Snapdragon flowers in a brilliant array of col¬ 
ors, from yellow to pink and purple, mixed. Makes 
charming bouquets. 2124—Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 15c; Vi oz., 
25c. 
LINARIA, Cymbalaria. (Kenilworth Ivy.) HHP. A 
very graceful creeper or climber with glossy, ivy-like 
foliage. Dainty flowers in lilac, rose and white, mixed. 
Most attractive for boxes, baskets, etc. 2120—Pkt., 
10c; Vs oz., 35c; % oz., 60c. 
The flowers resemble 
Linaria Macedonia 
Imperial Cathedral Spire Larkspur 
2108— LINUM (Rubrum) (Scarlet 
Flax). HA. One of the most effective 
and showy annuals. Brilliant crimson 
flowers, easily grown and always in 
bloom. 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 15c. 
2126— LYCHNIS (Burning Star or 
Jerusalem Cross). HP. Heads of small 
intensely bright scarlet flowers. Free 
and continuous bloomer. Pkt., 10c; Vs 
oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c. 
Lobelia, Crystal Palace 
LOBELIA ha 
A dainty annual of compact growth, remark¬ 
able for its profusion of beautiful blue flowers. 
Unexcelled for edging, ribbon beds, hanging bas¬ 
kets or window boxes. Six inches. 
2110— Blue Bird. Light blue flowers, very 
effective. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 20c; Vi oz., 30c. 
2112—Compacts, Crystal Palace. Erect and 
very free-blooming. Best dark blue for edging. 
Pine for pots. _ Pkt., 12c; Vs oz., 50c. 
2111— Finest Mixed. Dwarf and compact 
plants; flowers in all shades, including white, 
rose, etc. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 30c; Vi oz., 50c. 
2116—Cardinalis. HP. Rich, fiery cardinal red 
flowers, 24 to 30 inches long. Thrive in any 
garden soil hut prefer a moist, deep loam. Au¬ 
gust to Sept. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 95c. 
Lupinus 
LUPINUS (Lupine; Sun-Dials) 
Thrive in almost any situation. Sow where they are to 
bloom in May, and as plants grow thin out to 1 foot 
apart. The annual varieties bloom freely from June 
until September, and the perennials make a fine addition 
to the hardy border. 
2122— Cliffwood Mixed. HA. 2 feet high. All shades and 
colors. Gorgeous. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 10c; % oz., 15c. 
2123— Polyphyllus, Mixed. HP. 3 feet high. Long 
spikes of blossoms in spring and early summer. Hardy. 
Pkt., 5c; Vs oz., 10c; Vi oz., 15c. 
2125 — Folyphyllus Mixed, Salzer’s Cliffwood Farm 
TRIPLE-A-TESTED —A special reselected strain certi¬ 
fied by THREE-WAY tests. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 20c; Vi oz., 
30c, _ 
2136— MATHIOLA, Bicornis (Evening Scented Stock). 
HA. Blooms from June till frost. The purplish lilac 
flowers are of an exquisite fragrance which permeates 
the air during the evening. 16 in. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 10c; 
Vi oz., 15c. 
MATRICARIA (Feverfew) HP 
A very free-flowering border plant, bearing masses of 
white or yellow flowers. Good also for cutting. 
2138— Golden Ball (Eximea). Double yellow flowers. 
12 in. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; Vi oz., 70c. 
2139— Snowball (Capen'sis). 18 inches. Double white. 
Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 20c; % oz., 35c. 
MIMULUS hhp 
A grand plant for pots, hanging baskets for winter 
blooming, or moist, shady situations outdoors. 1 ft. 
2156— Moschatus (Musk Plant). Yellow flowers, scented 
foliage. Ideal for pot culture. Pkt., 25c; Vie oz., 75c; Vs 
oz., $1.25. 
2241— ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. Finest Mixed. HA. They serve the double 
purpose of rendering the flower-beds or borders attractive during the sum¬ 
mer and for the use of the spikes or panicles in a dried state in winter bou¬ 
quets. 2 to 3 feet. All sorts mixed. Pkt., 5c; Vs oz., 10c; Vi oz., 15c. 
I received all the seeds and they were very satisfactory in every respect.—Mr. A. B. Biro, 1432 Bridge St., Lowell, 
Massachusetts. 
