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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
LA CROSSE, WIS 
1937 
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 1 , 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; % oz., 20c; Vi oz., 30c. 
TALL DOUBLE STOCK-FLOWERED 
Height, 2% to 3 feet. Thin the plants to one foot apart for best results. 
2 049— Los Angeles. A striking shade of rich salmon ground, overlaid with 
brilliant and flaming rosy scarlet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c. 
2055— Dark Blue. Beautiful. Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c; % oz., 15c; Vi oz., 25c. 
2058— Bright Rose. Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c; % oz., 15c; 14 oz., 25c. 
2057— Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c; % oz., 15c; 14 oz., 25c. 
2137— Mixed, Salzer’s Cliffwood Farm TRIPLE-A-TESTED —A special re- 
selected strain certified by THREE-WAY tests: Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
2102— Double Dwarf Rocket Larkspur. Fine bedders growing 114 feet tall, 
blooming very early. Also fine for bordering. All colors mixed. Pkt., 100 
seeds, 5c; % oz., 12c; 14 oz., 20c. 
LINARIA 
MACEDONIA SPECIOSA. HP. This is undoubtedly the best yellow perennial 
that can be grown for general use. It is hardy everywhere. The flowers re¬ 
semble large golden yellow snapdragons, borne on stems 3 feet long, and the 
foliage is attractive with its silvery medium-sized leaves. This fine perennial 
should be better known and we urge you to try it. 2121—Pkt., 15c; % oz., 20c. 
LINARIA, Maroccana Hybrid. HA. A dainty, easily grown annual, 15 
inches high, bearing spikes of miniature Snapdragon flowers in a brilliant 
array of colors, from yellow to pink and purple, 
mixed. Makes charming bouquets. 2124—Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 15c. 
LINARIA, Cymbalaria. (Kenil¬ 
worth Ivy.) HHP. A graceful 
creeper or climber with glossy, 
ivy-like foliage. Dainty flowers 
in lilac, rose and white, mixed. 
Most attractive for boxes, bas¬ 
kets, etc. 2120—Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
35c. 
2126— LYCHNIS (Burning Star 
or Jerusalem Cross). HP. Heads 
of small intensely bright scarlet 
flowers. Free and continuous 
bloomer. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c. 
Lychnis 
Linaria Macedonia 
Imperial Cathedral Spire LarKspur 
2108— LINUM (Rub- 
r u m) (Scarlet Flax). 
HA. One of the most ef¬ 
fective and showy an¬ 
nuals. Brilliant crimson 
flowers, easily grown 
and always in bloom. 1 
foot. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
15c. 
LUPINE (Sun-Dials) 
Scarlet Flax 
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; V6 oz., 20c; Vi oz., 30c. 
2112—Conipacta, Crystal Palace. Erect and 
very free-blooming. Best dark blue for edging. 
Fine for pots. Pkt., 12c; Vs oz., 50c. 
2111— Finest Mixed. Dwarf and compact 
plants; flowers in all shades, including white, 
rose, etc. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 30c; Vi oz., 50c. 
2116— Cardinalis. HP. Rich, fiery cardinal red 
flowers, 24 to 30 inches long. Thrive in any 
garden soil but prefer a moist, deep loam. Au¬ 
gust to Sept. Pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 95c. 
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 va¬ 
rieties 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; y B oz., 10c; Vi oz., 15c. 
2123— Polyphyllus, Mixed. HP. 3 feet high. Long 
spikes of blossoms in spring and early summer. Hardy. 
Pkt., 5c; % oz., 10c; Vi oz., 15c. 
2125— 'Polyphyllus Mixed, Salzer’s Cliffwood Farm 
TRIPLE-A-TESTED— A special reselected strain certi¬ 
fied by THREE-WAY tests. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c. 
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 (Capensis), 18 inches. Double white. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; Vi oz., 35c. 
MIMULUS hhp 
Lupinus 
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; Via oz., 75c; % 
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; % oz., 10c; Vi oz., 15c. 
I have ordered flower seeds from you many times and I especially liked your Orchid Flowering Sweet Peas.— 
Vida Bessire. R. D. 3. Logan, Iowa. 
