1937 
W • SALZER’S • SEEDS* 
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Salpiglossis 
Make 
Liovely 
Bouquets 
Squally 
Desirable 
For The Garden 
Or For Cutting 
Primula, Obeonica Grand. 
PRIMULA (Primrose) G 
Easily grown. Seed sown in March or 
April will bloom in winter. 
2407— Chinese Primrose (Primula Sinen¬ 
sis). Unequaled for the house or conserva¬ 
tory. Mixed colors. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c. 
2411— Obeonica Grandiflora. Large flow¬ 
ers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 35c. 
2410— Malaeoides (Baby Primrose). Large 
lavender-pink flowers. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 
25c. 
SALZER’S SALPIGLOSSIS ha 
Also called Painted Tongue. Few flowers contribute such a 
wealth of bloom from summer until cut down by frost. 2% 
feet. The flowers are funnel-shaped, facing upward, and reveal 
exquisite and infinitely wrought veinings of either gold or sil¬ 
ver, running throughout the groundwork of the flowers, the 
whole shanely flower having an orchid-like appearance. 2435—- 
Mixed. All colors from rose and scarlet to purple. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., 20c; (4 oz„ 30c. 
2436— Mixed, Salzer’s Cliffwood Farm TRIPLE-A-TESTED— 
A special reselected strain of Orchid Flowering Salpiglossis, 
many shades mixed, certified by THREE-WAY tests. Pkt., 15c; 
y 8 oz., 30c; *4 oz., 50c. 
2434— Emperor. Flowers mot quite so large, mixed colors, but 
beautifully veined with gold. A fine type. Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c; 
% oz., 15c; 14 oz., 25c. 
SALVIA (Flowering Sage) HHA 
Very satisfactory bedding plants, bearing long spikes of 
flowers. 
2438— Bonfire. The erect spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers 
stand clear above the dark green foliage. One of the finest 
types. 16 inches. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 35c. 
2439— Fireball. Very early, freest and most continuous 
bloomer of all Salvia. Very uniform in growth, and is ablaze 
with scarlet flowers. 14 inches. Pkt., 8c; ^ oz., 40c. 
2442— Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet. 2 
feet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 45c. 
2443— Zurich. The earliest sort, blooms ten days in advance 
of any other. Brilliant scarlet. 12 inches. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c. 
2441 —Patens (Blue Sage). HHP. Rich and lovely azure blue. 
Splendid plant for the border. 2 feet. Protect 
this variety over winter. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; 
H oz., 70c. 
HALF-HARDY PRIMROSES 
2406— Auricula (Primula Auricula). Fine for borders, pot culture, etc. 
The fragrant flowers of many rich colors, each marked with a distinct 
eye, are borne in clusters on the top of stems 5 to 6 inches long. Pkt., 
20c; 2 pkts., 35c. 
SCABIOSA, LARGE FLOWERING ha 
Also known as Pin-Cushion, Mourning Bride and Sweet Scabiosa. 
These ever-beautiful, hardy annuals grow about 2% feet high, and 
bloom from July on, until cut down by frost. They are very easily 
grown and are highly desirable for cutting as well as for beds and bor 
ders. Flower heads are about two inches across, the florets are double 
and surround the thimble-shaped cone, giving it a fancied resemblance 
to a pin-cushion. 2452— -Mixed. A splendid mixture of different colors, 
including shades of blue, red, cherry, yellow, etc. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 10c; 
% oz., 15c. 
2454— Mixed. Salzer’s Cliffwood Farm TRIPLE-A-TESTED —A special 
reselected strain certified by THREE-WAY tests. Pkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 15c; 
oz., 25c. 
SPECIAL SCABIOSA ha 
2458— Shasta. A pure white flower of truly 
enormous size. The flowers are double and 
measure 3 to 3% inches across, are perfectly 
formed, and are borne on long stems. Pkt., 
10c; y 8 oz., 15c; % oz., 25c. 
2459— Peach Blossom. Rivals the Shasta 
above, in size; one of the largest Scabiosa ever 
produced. The beautiful, peach-blossom pink 
flowers attracted much favorable comment 
from aM who saw it at Cliffwood Farms. Pkt., 
12c; y» oz., 18c; % oz., 30c. 
2450— Caucasica. 2 to 3 feet high, thriving 
everywhere. Lovely white and pleasing lilac- 
blue flowers, mixed. Very hardy. Pkt., 15c; 
Vie oz., 35c; % oz., 60c; *4 oz., $1.00. 
Peach Blossom Scabiosa 
2447— SCARLET RUNNER BEAN. HA. Well known, annual, rapid 
climbers, bearing ornamental flowers and foliage, and long edible pods. 
Very desirable for trellises, poles, fences, etc. Pkt., 5c; M> oz., 15c. _ 
2460— 'SMILAX. TP. This graceful ond popular vine of the florists is 
readily grown from seed, and will attain a height of 6 to 12 feet. Should 
have a rich soil. Most suitable for conservatory. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c; 
*4 oz., 25c. _ ____ 
2461— SOLANUM (Jerusalem Cherry). TA. A very useful pot plant for 
winter decoration; leaves small and bearing in great profusion, bright 
scarlet globular berries. 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c. 
Salzer’s Bonfire Salvia 
I grew your Pansies in Vernon Parish, before moving here, and picked them in frost, ice and snow, as we have real 
cold this far north in Louisiana.—Mrs. E. H. Williamson, Long Leaf, La. 
