1936 
S0W • SALZER’S • SEEDS 
119 
FROST 
PROOF 
♦Suitable for 
rock garden. 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS CLIFFWOOD 
FOR PERMANENT PLANTING IN BEDS OR BORDERS GROWN 
Unless Otherwise Noted: Each, 19c; 3 (or 1 each of 3 different varieties) for 50c; 6 for 95c. 
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue). 
Graceful plants for use in the hardy- 
border. The leaves are finely fash¬ 
ioned, resembling those of the Maiden¬ 
hair Fern. June and July. 
—Mixed. Lovely shades of yellow and 
greenish yellow to white and rosy 
purple. __ 
TRITOMA. Popularly known as 
Torch Lilies, Red Hot Poker, and Flame 
Flowers. They make a showy display 
in autumn with their scarlet cone- 
shaped flowers, and rush-like foliage. 
4 to 5 feet. We offer two year grown 
plants. Each, 29c; 3 for 84c; 6 for $1.64, 
postpaid. Prices other plants at top of 
page._ 
VERONICA. Also known as Speed¬ 
well. Very hardy perennials that should 
be in every garden. 
—*Alpina. A slender, delicate va¬ 
riety. Of branching habit. Small blue 
or Violet flowers. 3-6 inches. Very 
pretty. 
—Spicata. 1% to 2 feet. An elegant 
border plant, producing long spikes of 
bright blue flowers in June and July. 
*SPIREA (Filipendula). Has beau¬ 
tiful long leaves like fern fronds. 
Produces white flowers on stems 15 
inches high during June and July. 
Hardy anywhere—succeeds best in 
partial shade. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
♦VARIEGATED YUCCA. This 
wonderful new Yucca is of lasting, 
year-round beauty. Absolutely 
hardy. The center of the long, short 
pointed leaves is a deep rich green, 
while the outer margins are a 
creamy yellow. In late June appear 
the beautiful large drooping waxen- 
like white flowers on stocks 2 to 3 
feet high. Highly ornamental the 
year around, especially in winter. 
Blooms third year. 35c, 3 for $1.00. 
Larger plants, 69c; 3 for $1.9S. 
♦YUCCA (Adam’s Needle). State¬ 
ly conspicuous plant. Evergreen, 
broad, sword-like foliage and grows 
into great erect branching stems 
with showy flowers of a creamy- 
white color and bell-shaped. Blooms 
third year. 2 year old plants. For 
prices of plants, see above. 
Spirea Filipendula 
PEONIES 
Peonies are exceptionally hardy, requir¬ 
ing no protection even in severe climates, 
and increase in beauty each year. They 
should not be planted too deep, but the 
roots should be placed so that the crowns 
are covered with two inches of soil. Leaf¬ 
let, “Peony Culture,” free upon request. 
CHOICE PEONIES 
CHARLES VERDIER—Deep rose, resembling- a 
large rose bud. Free flowering. Late. Each, 3 to 
4 eyes, 65c, postpaid. 
CHESTINE GOWDY—Silvery pink cone-shaped 
flower with creamy white outer petals. Late mid¬ 
season, very fragrant. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 70c, ppd. 
FESTIVA MAXI3IA—Very large globular, rose 
type, pure white center, prominently flecked crim¬ 
son. Early. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 40c; with 5 to 7 
eyes, each, 75c, postpaid. 
FRAGRANS—Dark pink color, and very frag¬ 
rant. Late variety and is extensively grown for 
cut-flowers. Each, with 3 to 4 eyes, 39c; with 
6 to 7 eyes, each, 69c, postpaid. 
KARL R0SENFELD—Midseason, semi-rose type. 
Large globular flowers of rich velvety crimson. 
Each, 3 to 5 eyes, 50c, postpaid. 
LADY BRAMWELL—Early. Large, deep pink 
blossoms for Memorial Day. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 
55c. 
MADAME DE VERNVILLE—A splendid late, 
white peony, enormous flower, sweetly fragrant. 
Each, with 3 to 4 eyes, 44c; 5 to 7 eyes, each, 78c*. 
MONSIEUR JULES ELIE—A very beautiful 
pink, shaded, total effect, pale lilac-rose, guards 
and center clear, base of collar-petals amber-yel¬ 
low. Early. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 60c; with 5 to 7 
eyes, each, $1.15. 
PRINCE DE TALINDYKE—A very glossy flower 
of a beautiful dark purple-crimson color. Late. 
Each, with 3 to 4 eyes, 44c; 5 to 7 eyes, each, 78c. 
RACHEL—Late Midseason. Double, bright gar¬ 
net flowers, shaded lighter red. Blooms freely; 
very fine. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 55c, postpaid. 
TRIOMPHE DE L’EXPOSITION—Very choice, 
mid-season double flowers, pale hydrangea-pink 
with petals flecked violet rose. Very large. and 
free bloomer. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 60c, postpaid. 
TRIOMPHE I)U NORD—A very attractive, 
bright purplish-red color with silvery reflex. Mid¬ 
season. Each, with 3 to 4 eyes, 35c; 5 to 7 eyes, 
each, 59c. 
Speeial Offers One Each of Above 12 
Peonies, with 3 to 4 Eyes, for $5.35, 
postpaid. 
MIXED PEONIES 
A splendid mixture of the large variety 
of Peonies that we grow, no two alike, 3 
to 4 eyes, at a real bargain price. Prices 
3 for 69c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25, postpaid. 
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Gigantea—An Extra Choice Peony 
EXTRA CHOICE PEONIES 
CLAIRE DUBOIS—Lacinated and incurved petals of clear violet-rose, tipped silvery 
white. The immense soft pink flowers with their silvery sheen are beautiful. Late. 
Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 65c, postpaid. . ... 
DR. H. VAN DER TAK—Early. Wine red, sometimes showing a few stamens with a 
pronounced shade of crimson toward the center, edges of petals shaded lighter. Early. 
Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 60c, postpaid. „ ......... 
GIGANTEA—An immense flower, often 8 to 10 inches across, of exquisite bright pmk, 
full and double, with a spicy fragrance. Early. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 85c, postpaid. 
LA PERLE—The delicate, lilac-white outer petals enclose a center of wide petals, 
deeper in color, a soft violet-rose, center flecked crimson. Late. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 50c, 
P °PHIl6meLE—M idseason. Outer petals bright violet-rose, anemone center of nar¬ 
row amber-yellow petals. As the flower develops, a crown appears, bright rose edged 
dark crimson. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 48c, postpaid. 
PRIMEVERE—Bomb type. Large blooms, outer petals sulphur-white,. center petals 
sulphur-yellow. The best yellow peony. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, $1.00, postpaid. 
TOURANGELLE—Late. Pearly white overlaid with delicate salmon and with shades 
of La France. Most unusual coloring. Each, 3 to 4 eyes, 85c, postpaid. 
One Each of Above 7, for $4.45, Postpaid. 
I was more than satisfied with both the seeds and the plants that we ordered from you last year. Mr. Herman Wentzel, 
R. D. 5, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 
