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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., 
LA CROSSE, W1S 
1937 
Campanula, Cup and Saucer 
CAMPANULA OR CANTERBURY BELLS HB 
They thrive best in light, moderately rich soils, and bear a profusion 
of dainty, bell-shaped flowers. 
Single Canterbury Bells. The old-fashioned sort with beautiful, large, bell¬ 
shaped blossoms. Their colors are so pure that gorgeous effects may be had 
with them. 2 feet. Mixed colors, including blue, lilac, white, striped and 
rose. Very free flowering. 1824—Pkt., 5c; y 8 oz., 15c. 
1833— Single Mixed, Snlzer’s Cl iff wood Farm TRIPLE-A-TESTED. A spe¬ 
cial reselected strain certified by THREE-WAY tests: Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 25c. 
1823— Double Mixed. Produces a very large percentage of true, double¬ 
flowering plants. Pkt., 15c; y 8 oz., 50c. 
CUP AND SAUCER CANTERBURY BELLS (Calycanthema) 
They differ from the single in having an extra large calyx, the same color 
as the flower, giving the appearance of a cup and saucer. 2 to 2% feet. We 
offer this lovely type in a mixture of blue, white and lilac. The charming 
flowers are not difficult to grow and give great satisfaction. 1822—Pkt., 12c; 
Ys oz., 25c. 
ANNUAL CANTERBURY BELLS 
A new race that always blooms in five months from seed. 2 to 2% feet. 
Each plant bears six to eight lovely spikes of single blooms. Mixed colors 
only. 1816—Pkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 20c. 
CAMPANULA or BELLFLOWER HP 
The tall varieties are ideal for cutting while the dwarf sorts make excel¬ 
lent border plants. Some of the varieties will flower from seed the first sea¬ 
son if sown early. 
1853— Cnrpatica Blue (Harebell). Blue, bell-shaped flowers all summer. 6 
inches. Pine for edging. Pkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 20c; 14 oz., 35c. 
1854— Cnrpatica Alba. White flowered. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; 14 oz., 50c. 
1825—Persicifoiia Blue (Peach Bells). One of the finest of the hardy Bell¬ 
flowers, 2 to 3 feet, with large blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 70c, *4 oz., $1.25. 
1824—Persicifoiia White. The White flowered Peach Bell. Pkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 
70c; % oz., $1.25. 
1855— Pyramidalis Blue (Chimney Bellflower). Spikes 3 to 4 feet tall; erect, 
pyramidal flowers, large and of exquisite blue. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c; % oz., 80c. 
CANDYTUFT (Iberis) HA 
Valuable for masses and edging, and considered indispensable 
for cutting. Seed sown in April flowers in June; successive sow¬ 
ings should be made at intervals. Hardy and easy to grow, 
blooming profusely. 1 foot. 
1835— Fragrant. White, sweet scented. Pkt., 5c; y 8 oz., 12c. 
1837— New Crimson. Rich, deep shade. Pkt., 5c; y 8 oz., 12c. 
1838 — Rose Cardinal. Brilliant, deep rosy-red, one of the best 
for bedding. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c; % oz., 20c. 
1842— Giant Hyacinth-Flowered or Empress. The very finest 
white, something new. Branching plants 18 inches high, carry¬ 
ing immense spikes of very large, pure white flowers. Fine for 
cut flowers. Pkt.. 10c; l / 8 oz.. 15c; % oz., 25c. 
1840— Summer Glory. A grand mixture of dwarf hybrids, valu¬ 
able for cutting or borders. Colors, carmine, flesh, lilac, purple, 
etc. Pkt.. 10c; V 8 oz., 15c; % oz., 20c. 
1834— Finest Mixed. A splendid mixture, containing all the 
colors. Pkt., 5c; y 8 oz., 10c; % oz„ 15c. 
1843— Finest Mixed, Snlzer’s Cliffwood Farm TRIPLE-A- 
TESl'ED —A special reselected strain certified by THREE-WAY 
tests—Pkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 25c; 14 oz., 40c. 
1836— Gibrnltaricn Hybrids. HP. 1 foot. Fine for the hardy 
border. Purple and white flowers. Pkt., 10c; % oz.. 20c; % oz., 35c. 
1839 — Sempervirens. HP. Evergreen, glossy foliage, flowers 
white. Fine for cemeteries or rock gardens. 6 inches. Pkt., 
15c; y 8 oz., 60c; % oz., $1.00. 
CANNA (Indian Shot). HHP. One of the most effective of 
showy foliage plants. The seed should be soaked in warm 
water until they swell. Plant indoors one-half inch deep in 
rich soil and keep moist until sprouted. 
1850— Dark Leaved Varieties, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c. 
1852— Snlzer’s Finest Mixture. Contains many large flower¬ 
ing varieties. Pkt., 15c; y 8 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
IS56— CARDINAL CLIMBER (i po moea Qua- 
moclit Hybrida). HHA. A brilliant and beautiful 
climber growing rapidly and attaining a height of 
30 feet. Foliage fernlike; flowers cardinal-red, 1 % 
inches across, borne in clusters and produced in 
great profusion from midsummer until frost. Soak¬ 
ing the seed or notching the seed-coat will hasten 
germination. Pkt., 20 seeds, 10c; y 8 oz., 20c; *4 oz., 
35c. 
1867— CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer). HP. A 
pretty dwarf white leaved edging or rock plant, 
bearing small white flowers. Pkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 25c. 
Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth-Flowered 
SALZER’S SURPRISE 
GARDEN MIXTURE 
This mixture of Hardy Annuals has de¬ 
lightfully surprised us, and will agreeably 
surprise you with the profusion of fine, 
large, showy blossoms of a great number 
of annuals that bloom at different periods 
so that one may have a constant succes¬ 
sion of flowers from early summer till 
frost. 
Sow Salzer’s Surprise Garden Mixture 
broadcast if you wish, in some neglected 
corner, or to cover some waste spot, and 
have an endless succession of brilliant 
flowers, instead of allowing unsightly 
weeds to predominate. 1552—Pkt., 8c; % 
oz., 12c; y 2 oz., 18c; oz., 29c; % lb., 75c; 
lb., $2.50. 
1 am sending you this order because you were hij hly recom mended to me by some of your customers.—Mrs. Carl A. 
Carlson, R. D. 2, Boyceville, Wisconsin. 
Surprise Garden Mixture 
1570—SALZER’S SUPERB 
FLOWER GARDEN 
COLLECTION—50c 
A collection of full sized packets- 
of various annuals that will give you 
many flowers, and ordered singly, 
would cost much more. 
7. Escholtzia 
8. Marigold 
9. Mignonette 
10. Pansy 
11. Poppy 
12. Zinnia 
12 full size packets of select varieties 
for 50c 
1. Asters 
2. Antirrhi¬ 
num 
3. Balsam 
4. Candytuft 
5. Cosmos 
6. Dianthus 
