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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., 
LA CROSSE, WIS 
1937 
Evolution 
Venus De Milo 
FANCY IRIS 
DAMOZEL—W hite with lavender 
edges. Very large. Each, 28c. 
HOLEY M A D I S O N—A beautiful 
blend of shimmering lavender and 
pearly grey lit up by a bright orange 
beard. Very unusual. Each, 35c. 
GAY HUSSAR—(S) rich yellow; (F) 
velvety red-brown. Each. 27c. 
MORNING SPLENDOR—Luxurious, 
rich solid purple. A big beauty. 
Each, 28c. 
SNOWWHITE—Pure white. A fine 
low priced white, always beautiful. 
Each, 22c. 
TROSTRINGER—Purest pale rose 
pink. Very large. Should be in every 
garden. Each, 27c. 
1 Each of Above 6, for $1.10, Postpaid. 
MIXED IRIS— Our selection, all 
colors mixed at a bargain price! 6 
for 55cs 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.75. 
IRIS 
Imagine iris so large that a single bloom would 
cover one-half of this page if reproduced full size, 
so tall that many of them reach four feet! The fol¬ 
lowing represent the cream of the world’s newest 
varieties and most of them sold for $10.00 to 
$45.00 each only a few years ago. Iris are hardy 
everywhere. (S) indicates standard or erect pet¬ 
als; (F) falls or drooping petals. Prices Include 
Postage. 
EXTRA CHOICE IRIS 
CARDINAL—A giant iris with wine-purple falls and 
rich lavender-violet standards. Each, 32c. 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT —An amazing iris with unbe¬ 
lievably large blooms; a single bloom would cover two- 
thirds of this page! Standards are glowing rosy pur¬ 
ple overlaid fawn gold; falls are claret-crimson, with 
rich orange beard. Grows 4 feet tall and has up to 
nine blooms or buds to a stem. Vigorous and easy to 
grow. Recently sold for $45.00 each. Each, $1.35. 
EVOLUTION —A striking blend of electric blue and 
silvery fawn. Unrivalled in silkiness of petal texture, 
tall and large. Each, 65c. 
MME. GAUDICHAU— Rich, solid pansy violet of un¬ 
usual lustre. One of the best. Each, 35c. 
PLUIE D’OR —Pure yellow; imposing and beautiful. 
Different color yellow than Coronation. Each, 53c. 
ROSE PETAL —Deep lavender-pink. A large and 
free flowering variety. Each, 60c. 
TALISMAN —Golden cream flushed salmon-orange. 
A very unusual color, resembling the famous rose. 
Ideal for providing a warm note in the Iris border. 
Each, 40c. 
VENUS DE MILO—Tall free blooming crystal white, 
of elegant habit. A regal beauty, strong and vigorous 
grower. Finest white grown today! Each, $1.50. 
WEDGEWOOD —Purest medium blue with snow 
white beard, reminding one of the famotts wedgewood 
China. Each, 38c. 
One Each of the Above 9 Iris for $5.00, Postpaid. 
CHOICE IRIS 
CORONATION —Rich golden yellow. Twice as tall 
and large as most yellow iris. Strong and vigorous. 
Each, 35c. 
DUKE OF BEDFORD —Rich dark blue-violet. Lus¬ 
trous texture. Tall, very fine. Each, 38c. 
FRIEDA MOHR —A lavender-pink or rose color very 
rare in iris. Blooms are of exceptionally beautiful 
form and extra large. Strongly recommended. Each, 
39c. 
GRACE STURTEVANT —Velvety black-brown, bright 
golden beard. Tall and large. A beauty. Each, 65c. 
INDIAN CHIEF —Bronzy red. One of the reddest 
iris produced to date, and now offered in a low price 
range. Recently sold at several dollars each. Each, 85c. 
LOS ANGELES —Waxy snow white of great size and 
splendid form. One of the best white iris. Each, 70c. 
MARY BARNETT—Pale blue with golden beard. 
Very lovely. Each, 42c. 
MIDGARD —Creamy pink. Should be in every .col¬ 
lection. Large and perfect flowers. Each, 35c. 
SENSATION—One of the closest approaches to azure 
blue. Very tall. Excellent in every way. Each, 75c. 
TRUE CHARM-—White with a narrow stitching of 
light blue around the edge of each petal. Each, 25c. 
One Each of the Above 10 Iris, for $3.95, Postpaid. 
Depute Nomblot 
Rose Petal 
Indian Chief 
JAPAN IRIS 
They differ from the German Iris in that they carry their flowers on 
top of their stately stems, and flower later, thereby prolonging the 
Iris season. The flowers are often 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Very 
hardy. Prices include postage. 
DOMINATOR —Single, rich indigo-blue flowers, with narrow white 
stripes, center shaded lighter. Each, 42c. 
GOLD BOUND. Double pure white, enriched by a lovely creamy glow 
from the gold band center. Each, 44c. 
KOKO-NO-IRO—Royal purple petals, yellow center. Charming. 
Each, 45c. 
MAHOGANY —Deep velvety, mahogany red; double flowers. Each, 
55c. 
MONIJI-NO-TAKI— Rosy crimson, golden throat, elegant. Each, 48c. 
PATROCLE —Attractive dark reddish violet, a beauty. Each, 45c. 
One Each of Above 6 Iris for $2.50, Postpaid. 
UNNAMED COLORS: Purple, Light Blue, White, Blush with pink, and 
Mixed. Large, showy flowers. State color wanted. Each, 29c? 3 for 
84c; 6 for $1.60, postpaid. 
Japan Iris, Pink 
My Iris were the most beautiful in the neighborhood. I sure received a good many compliments.-Mrs. A. Birkholz, 
600 Cedar St., Charles City, Iowa 
