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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WIS 
1936 
Lilies are among' the most stately of T -»- < j T *1 • 
all garden plants, are perfectly hardy, |—I I A 
and will bloom for years to come. XXtlXVI.J' VJttl UV11J-/I 
AURATUM 
The Gold Banded Lily of Japan —One 
of the finest and most popular of the 
hardy garden lilies. The flowers are 
pure white, thickly studded with crim¬ 
son spots while through the center of 
each petal runs a clear golden band. 
Fully expanded, the flowers measure 
nearly a foot across, are produced 
abundantly from June to October and 
possess a most delicious fragrance. 24 
to 30 inches high. First size bulbs, each, 
37c; 3 for $1.07; 6 for $1.98; doz., $3.78; 
25 for $7.25, postpaid. 
BLACKBERRY LILY 
An old fashioned lily-like plant with 
showy orange and black spotted flowers 
on stems 30 inches high, which are fol¬ 
lowed by large black seeds, resembling 
a blackberry. Very desirable. Each, 
39c; 3 for $1.12; (5 for $2.15, postpaid. 
CORAL LILY 
TENUIFOLItJJVI—A small slender lily. 18 
inches high, with flashy, intensely scarlet flow¬ 
ers, borne in profusion. Finely cut foliage. 
June. Each, 24c; 3 for 69c; 6 for $1.30, 
postpaid. 
ELEGANS LILY . 
Grand, large tulip-shaped blossoms in the 
richest hues of yellow and red on the same 
flower. The flowers are erect and are borne in 
large clusters. This class includes some of the 
most beautiful hardy garden lilies. 1 to 2 feet 
high. Blooms in July. Each, 34c; 3 for 98c; 
6 for $1.85; dozen, $3.45, postpaid. 
Hemerocallis 
FLAVA (Lemon 
Lily) —A rich, pure 
clear lemon yel¬ 
low color and of a 
rather thick, vel- 
v e t y substance. 
Delicately fra¬ 
grant. 12 to 18 
inches high. A 
charming type. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 
72c; 6 for $1.35. 
KWANSO (Day 
Lily) —A large 
flowered Hemero¬ 
callis with rich 
golden bronze, 
double flowers in 
July and August. 
2 feet. A beauti¬ 
ful variety, with 
long narrow 
leaves, very grace¬ 
ful. Each, 24e; 3 
for 68c; 6 for $1.30, 
postpaid. 
RUBRUM or 
ROSEUM 
White, shaded 
and spotted with 
rose and red. One 
of the most showy 
of lilies; of me¬ 
dium height. 2% 
to 3 feet. Blooms 
in August and 
September. 9 to 
10 inch bulbs. 
Each, 34c; 3 for 
97c; 6 for $1.89; 
doz., $3.65, ppd. 
PERUVIAN DAFFODIL 
A grand summer flowering bulb, producing 
with great freedom, large Amaryllis like, pure 
white, fragrant blossoms. Keep the bulbs in 
a dry, warm place and plant out in June. Not 
hardy. Dig up in Oct. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00, 
postpaid. 
SPIDER LILY 
The flowers are bright 
crimson-scarlet, 10 to 
12 in an umbel, and are 
curiously curled and 
crisped, giving a spidery 
effect. Not hardy. 
Each, 25c; 3 for ~3c, 
Spider Lily postpaid. 
Flava Lily 
Kwanso Lily 
Ruhriim Lily 
Auratum Lily 
Regal Lily 
The Regal Lily 
This fine variety from Western 
China is admittedly one of the most 
beautiful Garden Lilies yet intro¬ 
duced. It grows 3 to 5 feet high, 
and blooms out of doors in July, 
continuing its glorious display well 
into August. It is perfectly hardy, 
and flourishes under very varied 
conditions. The large trumpet 
shaped, delicately scented flowers, 
which are produced freely, are ivory 
white, shaded pink, and tinged with 
canary yellow at the base of the 
petals. 30 to 40 inches. Easily 
grown. Strong bulbs: Each, 29c; 
3 for 84c; 6 for $1.64, postpaid. Large 
Size (5 to 7 in. circumference) : Each, 
49c; 3 for $1.44; 6 for $2.80, postpaid. 
Improved Single Tiger Lily 
Grandest of the Tigers; black pol¬ 
ished stem, sometimes 6 feet high. Very 
large pyramids of flowers, orange-red, 
spotted with black. Blooms in August. 
Very hardy everywhere. Always pop¬ 
ular. 3 to 4*4 feet. Each, 22c; 3 for 
63c; 6 for $1.19, postpaid. _ 
Double Tiger Lily 
One of the most popular 
hardy lilies. It produces an 
immense number of double 
bright orange-red flowers 
spotted with black. Very 
hardy, blooms over a long 
period. The large double 
flowers are borne in great 
profusion. Each, 29c; 3 for 
84c; 6 for $1.60, postpaid. Tiger Lily 
FUNKIA MEDIA or 
PLANTAIN LILY 
12 to 18 inches high. Broad, massive 
foliage, variegated green and white; 
large, lovely purple, lily-like flowers. 
They succeed equally well in the sun 
or shade, but are especially well 
adapted for shaded locations. Fine for 
edging and blooms in July. Broad, mas¬ 
sive foliage. Each, 23c; 3 for 63c; 6 for 
$1.20. postpaid. 
Futikia Grandiflora 
Has very large, 
pure white, lily 
shaped, fragrant 
flowers in August 
and September. 3 
feet. Their broad, 
massive foliage 
makes them attrac¬ 
tive subjects even 
when not in flower, 
and they are splen¬ 
did for shaded loca¬ 
tions. Each, 39c: 3 
for $1.12; 6 for $2.17, FunkiaGrandiflora 
postpaid. 
Tigridia Pavonia 
Very showy, late summer-flowering, 
also known as Tiger Flower or Shell 
Flower. Grows 2 y 2 feet tall, bearing 
erect spikes of attractive, deep orange 
and oddly brown blotched flowers, with 
cup shaped centers and wide-spreading 
outer leaves. Blooms in July and Au¬ 
gust. Plant like Gladioli and dig up 
bulbs in fall. 3 for 45c; 6 for 80c, ppd. 
Lily of the Valley 
One of the daintiest and 
sweetest of flowers, having 
escalloped bells, creamy 
white color, pendant long 
slender stems. Leaves are 
broad, and the flowers be¬ 
ing very fragrant, they 
make up beautiful bou¬ 
quets. A valuable plant for 
reclaiming shaded, unused 
ground. Flowering Pips: 
3 for 25c; 6 
for 45c; 12 for SOc; 25 for $1.50; 50 for 
$2.75, postpaid. Large Clumps Each, 
SOc; 2 for 95c, postpaid. 
GODFREY CALLA LILY 
Seldom used 
except for 
house bloom, 
but as such it 
is very pop¬ 
ular, its pure, 
spotless white 
lending an air 
of serenity and 
beauty to t h e 
rooms. It is 
one of the most 
profuse flower¬ 
ing of all sorts 
and blooms al¬ 
most continu¬ 
ously. Very 
easily grown. 
Each, 19c; 3 for 
52c; large size, 
each, 36c, a n d 
Godfrey Calla Lily 75c, postpaid. 
We have patronized your firm for 30 years and have never once been dissatisfied with either your plants or your seed. 
—Mr. Geo. W. Fisher, R. D. 2, Vilonia, Arkansas 
