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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
LA CROSSE, WIS 
1937 
HARDY FLOWERING 
SHRUBS 
ALL SHRUBS 
ARE POSTPAID 
FORSYTHIA FORTUNEI. (Golden Bell.) This 
graceful and beautiful shrub, growing 6 feet high in 
good soil, lights up the garden with glinting masses 
of yellow, very early in spring, before the leaves ap¬ 
pear. It is of handsome erect form, is a very vigorous 
grower and a very prolific bloomer. The flowers are 
rich golden yellow and continue a long time. It is al¬ 
ways conspicuous. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.10; 
doz., $1.85. 
WEEPING FORSYTHIA. Similar to the above, ex¬ 
cept that it is of drooping habit. Has very long, slender 
arching branches, yellow flowers. Splendidly adapted 
for arches and trellises, or for among other shrubbery. 
Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.90. 
HYDRANGEA. One of the finest of all shrubs. 
Highly desirable for their massiveness of bloom and 
their long flowering season. 
—Paniculata Grandiflora. The immense heads of 
bloom, often a foot long, are cream color in bud, pure 
white when fully expanded, changing to pink and 
bronze with age, and finally to brown when frosted. 
Attains a height of 5 to 7 feet; hardy everywhere. 
Splendid effects may be had by planting along drive¬ 
ways, along the foundations of the house, in groups 
among shrubbery, or as a center for beds. The blooms 
are often used for interior decorating for winter, after 
they have been frosted. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; 6 for 
$1.90; doz., $3.65. 
—Tree Hydrangea. The tree form of the Hydrangea Pani¬ 
culata Grandiflora above. Has but a single stem from 
which the plant grows upward in tree form, reaching a 
height of 4 to 6 feet. Bears a profusion of flowers which 
are pure white, afterwards changing to pink, and which 
are borne in large pyramidal trusses a foot or more long 
and six to eight inches in diameter. Blooms in August. 
Considered one of the 
finest shrubs. Makes a 
grand single shrub for 
lawn planting, or 
planted between other 
shrubs, to arch over 
them. Each, $1.10; 3 for 
$3.15; 6 for $6.00. 
—Arborescens Grnndi- 
tlorn (Hills of Snow). 
Constantly in bloom 
from July until frost. 
Grows 3 to 5 feet high. 
Handsome foliage and 
great clusters of snow- 
white flowers. Excel¬ 
lent for solid, low bor¬ 
ders, especially in par¬ 
tial shade, and for 
growing on north side 
of house. Very hardy. 
Each, 32c; 3 for 90c; 6 
for $1.65; doz., $3.10. Hydrangea, Paniculata 
Grandiflora 
Forsytliia Fortune! or Golden Bell 
LILAC. Best beloved of the old-time garden shrubs. 
—New Persian or Rothomagensis. Flowers are of a 
beautiful reddish purple, very fragrant and borne in 
profusion. Blooms in early June. Handsome leaves 
rich dark green and small. Each, 29c; 3 for 75c. 
—Villosa. A late lilac, of compact growth, pale rosy 
lilac flowers in June. Each, 32c; 3 for 85c. 
—Vulgaris. The old fashioned purple Lilac. Covered 
in early spring with fragrant, lilac-colored blooms. 
Each, 24c; 3 for 60c; 6 for $1.10; doz., $2.00. 
—White. Similar to the above, except that the fragrant 
flowers are pure white. 
Each, 27c; 3 for 75c; 
6 for $1.25; doz. $2.25. 
FRENCH HYBRID 
LILACS. Larger flow¬ 
ers, deeper colors, im¬ 
proved form of bush and 
a more penetrating fra¬ 
grance, feature these 
newer forms of the Li¬ 
lac. They are a vast im¬ 
provement over the 
older forms and are 
highly desirable. Very 
hardy. We offer the fol¬ 
lowing choice sorts: 
—Aljihonse Lavalle, 
beautiful, double, violet 
blue. 
-Mrne. Lemoine, dou- French Lilac, A. Lavalle 
ble, pure white. 
—President Grevy, double blue, very large. 
—Souvenir de Spaeth, dark, reddish purple. Prleei 
40c; 3 for $1.10; 6 for $1.95; doz., $3.50. 
Each, 
Privet, Anioor River 
PRIVET, AMOjOR RIVER. 
Although not a flowering 
shrub, yet this is the one 
best hedge plant, combin¬ 
ing beauty, hardiness and 
efficiency. Foliage is a beau¬ 
tiful, glossy, dark green. 
Is of quick, strong, symmet¬ 
rical growth and may be 
sheared or trimmed to any 
desired shape. Unexcelled 
for bordering walks, 
grounds, etc. This is the 
hardiest of all hedge plants. 
Easily grown. Extra heavy, 
having 5 canes: Price: 6 for 
65c; doz.. $1.10; 25 for $1.95; 
50 for $3.50; 100 for $6.50. 
The Amoor River Privets did very well for us and we have a lovely hedge. They withstand our winters nicely.-Cath¬ 
erine Frerich, Box 172, Sauk Rapids, Minn. 
