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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., 
LA CROSSE, WIS 
1936 
Asparagus 
Plumosus 
Lace Fern 
Baby Tears 
SALZER’S FERNS 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS—The foliage is of the finest, 
most delicate texture, of a brilliant dark green color, and 
is lace-like in its filminess. This graceful plant can not 
be excelled as a centerpiece. Each, 25c; 3 for 72c; larger 
plants, 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
COLORADO FERN —A lovely fern of recent introduc¬ 
tion, of dense growth with lovely fronds gracefully 
arched. Of rather dwarf habit, rich green foliage, highly 
decorative. Quite scarce and very desirable. Each, 35c; 
3 for $1.00; larger size, each, 69c, postpaid. 
HOLLY FERN —A lovely species, which is perhaps the 
hardiest and most easily cared for, of all ferns. As shown 
in the illustration, the leaves resemble Holly somewhat, 
hence the name. Furnishes a beautiful center piece, and 
thrives under almost neglect. Each, 34c; 3 for 98c. 
LACE FERN or VERONA FERN—A handsome variety 
with “ostrich plume” foliage and a stiff mid-rib which 
enables the fronds to stand up with lovely gracefulness. 
Rather compact, dense and feathery, constantly unfold¬ 
ing fresh fronds. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
STAGHORN FERN —The fronds are thick and irregu¬ 
larly lobed, wedge-shape in outline. A rather unusual 
variety, very distinct in its formation. Each, 33c; 3 for 
94c, postpaid; larger plants, 75c and $1.25, postpaid. 
PALMS 
No collection of plants is complete 
without palms. Watering the soil not 
oftener than three times, nor less than 
once a week, and sponging the leaves 
frequently with tepid water, will nor¬ 
mally preserve health and discourage 
the accumulation of unsightly dust. 
DRACAENA INDIVISA. The favorite 
center plant for boxes, vases and bas¬ 
kets. Has numerous slender, stiff, 
grass-like green leaves. Each, 30c; 3 
for 87c, postpaid. Larger plants, 75c 
each, postpaid. 
KENTIA FOSTORIANA. Has strong 
stems, some upright and others arch¬ 
ing, each crowned with fan-like 
foliage of a rich green color. One of 
the very best Palms for house culture, 
being graceful and handsome. Few 
plants give more satisfaction all the 
year round. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.10, post¬ 
paid. Large size, $1.39 each, postpaid. 
PHOENIX ROEBELENI. The most 
graceful of the Phoenix, and a Palm 
which has become one of the most pop¬ 
ular for room decoration. The plant is 
of vigorous growth, and its gracefully, 
recurving leaves, with very narrow 
dark green pinnae give it a lightness 
and airiness not surpassed, if equalled, 
by any other; at the same time it is as 
hardy as a Kentia, succeeding admir¬ 
ably as a house plant. 
Each, 65c; 2 for $1.25, postpaid. 
SWORD FERN — Graceful upright fronds of medium 
length and resemble the Boston Fern in leaf construc¬ 
tion. An excellent plant- to grow as a single specimen 
for pedestals. Each, 29c; 3 for 82c, postpaid; larger 
plants, 75c each, postpaid. 
Staghorn Fern 
Boston Fern 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII — This fern is extensively 
used for hanging baskets and cut flower work. The rich 
green trailing fronds are of a fine filmy texture often 
reaching a length of four feet or more. Each, 34c; 3 for 
69c; larger plants, 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
BOSTON FERN —This standard variety is the best for 
general purposes. The gracefully drooping fronds are 
rich dark green, spreading or hanging according to the 
light and often reach a length of five feet. Each, 25c; 3 
for 72c; larger plants, 60c and $1.00 each, postpaid. 
FLUFFY RUFFLES—A beautiful new fern. Its dis¬ 
tinguishing characteristics are its dark green foliage, 
darker than that of any other fern, its dense, compact 
growth and its irregular shaped fronds. The most beau¬ 
tiful of all ferns. Each, 59c; 3 for $1.65; larger plants, 
98c and $1.25 each, postpaid. 
Colorado Fern 
Holly Fern 
A. Sprengcri 
Fluffy Ruffles 
PANDANUS VEITCHII 
Does not bear any flowers, 
being of value solely for its 
lovely foliage. The gracefully 
curved, sword-like leaves, with 
their slightly saw-toothed 
edges, attain a length of two 
feet, just the right length for 
the house, and are dark green 
in the center, margined with 
broad bands of pure silvery 
white. It stands ordinary 
house culture well, is never 
attacked by insects. Each, 75c; 
3 for $2.10, postpaid. _ 
KENTIA BELMOREANA 
One of the hardiest a n d 
loveliest of all p a 1 in s . Of 
dwarf, spreading habit, with 
lovely rich, dark green foli¬ 
age. Each, 45c; larger plants, 
each, S9c, postpaid. 
WHITMANII FERN —The luxurious, rich green foliage 
of this rather dense growing plant is more open and the 
leaf segments smaller and less 
elongated than the Verona Fern. A 
splendid variety. Each, 29c; 3 for 
S2c; larger plants, 65c; 3 for $1.85, 
postpaid. 
Whitmanii Fern 
LATANIA BORBONICA 
This popular plant is known 
also as the Fan Leaved Palm 
because of its large, deeply di¬ 
vided, cheerful green fan 
shaped leaves. Hardy consti¬ 
tution. 
Each, 50c: 3 for $1.40; large 
plants, $1.25 each, postpaid. 
Pandanus Veitchii Phoenix Roebeleni 
RUBBER PLANT or FICUS ELASTICA. The 
true India Rubber variety. Large, handsome, 
thick, glossy, green leaves. It is not hard to 
grow, thriving even under neglect. Splendid 
for large room or the conservatory. Each, in 
paper pot and soil, 98c; 3 for $2.70, postpaid; 
larger size, $1.45 each, not prepaid. 
SPECIAL OFFER—1 Fluffy 
Ruffles, 1 Holly, 1 Staghorn, and 
1 Sword Fern: Four Extra Choice 
Ferns for only $1.35, postpaid. 
BABY FICUS. Smaller 
leaved than the above. As 
it does not grow as tall, it 
is better suited for the 
average room. Each, 60c; 
3 for $1.70, postpaid. 
Baby Ficus 
Sword Fern 
BABY TEARS 
A compact, 
dense growing 
plant with min¬ 
iature leaves, of 
neat habit and 
while forming a 
rounded mass of 
moss-like foli¬ 
age. it is of par¬ 
tially creeping 
or drooping hab¬ 
it, which adds 
much to its 
gracefulness. A 
most attractive 
plant for the 
table or for 
shaded windows. 
Grows easily tin¬ 
der living room 
conditions, r e - 
quiring only 
plenty of water. 
Each, 35c; 3 for 
$1.00, postpaid. 
FREE FREE FREE 
With each order for houseplants 
above $1.00, when requested, we will 
include, free, one extra houseplant, 
our selection, worth 20c. 
A FERNERY FOR 98c. 
1 Colorado, 1 Boston 
Fern, 1 Plumosus, 1 
Sprengeri, and 1 Whit¬ 
manii, for only 98c, post¬ 
paid. 
The Lace Fern that we purchased from you is certainly doing fine. It is growing beautifully and is nice and large.— 
Mrs. John Urimm, Box 132, Balta, N. Dak. 
