86 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
• f 
LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1938 
ROSEMARY 
A delightful plant, 
leaves fragrant, small li¬ 
lac colored blossoms. Can 
be grown easily and with 
little care. Often sheared 
or clipped into the shape 
of a cross, etc. Each, 25c; 
3 for 72c, postpaid. 
SAGE PLANTS 
Extensively used for seasoning. 
Plants are very robust, perfectly 
hardy, and increase with age. Eacli, 
19e; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c, postpaid. 
SALVIAS 
Salzer’s Salvia, Bonfire 
Strong transplanted plants. Doz., 
75c; 25 for $1.40; 50 for $2.50, postpaid. 
HARBINGER —Produces blooms of 
an exquisite shade of red. One of the 
best. 
SPLENDENS —In autumn it is a 
mass of dazzling scarlet flowers that 
remain in bloom until killed by frost. 
FIREBALL, — A very early sort, 
dwarf and compact. Large, brilliant, 
scarlet flowers. Profuse bloomers. 
Doz., 65c; 25 for $1.20; 50 for $2.15, 
postpaid. For price of others, see 
above. 
SHRIMP PLANT 
Beloperone. 
A splendid 
house and 
garden plant. 
Of unique ap- 
pearance, 
composed of 
over lapping 
bracts which 
assume a rich 
golden bronze 
tint when ex¬ 
posed to full 
sunlight. Showy two-lipped flowers 
protrude from between these bracts. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 70c, postpaid. 
SNAPDRAGONS 
Fine for beds. Assorted colors only 
in yellow, crimson, pink, white, etc. 
We offer plants from 2& -inch pots of 
the semi-dwarf type bearing a pro¬ 
fusion of large, perfect flowers. 3 for 
3»c; 6 for 70c; 12 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Shrimp Plant 
Tuberose 
TUBE 
ROSES 
One of the most 
beautiful and delight¬ 
fully fragrant of the 
summer flowering 
bulbs. Large, massive 
spikes of creamy white 
waxen flowers in Au¬ 
gust. 
Double White Pearl: 
Price: 3 for 19c; 6 for 
35c; doz. for 60c, post¬ 
paid. 
Salzer’s Verbenas 
VERBENAS 
We offer strong plants out of 2*4- 
in. pots. Brilliant shades of purple, 
scarlet, white and pink. State color 
wanted. Doz., $1.00; 25 for $1.80; 50 
for $3.40', postpaid. 
LEMON VERBENAS. Remarkably 
fragrant foliage, highly desirable for 
bouquets. Each, 25c; 3 for 72c; 6 for 
$1.35; per doz., $2.45, postpaid. 
WEEPING 
FIRE CRACKER 
PLANT. This 
very striking 
semi-trailing 
plant is of slender 
arching, drooping 
h a b i t, literally 
covered with bril- 
1 i a n t coral - red 
flowers. Each, 30 c; 3 for 87c, 
postpaid. 
AQUATIC PLANTS 
For larger fish bowls and for your 
lily pool. 
W A T E R 
HYACINTH— 
One of the 
finest aquatic 
plants obtain- 
a b 1 e. Also 
used in bowls 
of water in 
windows, on 
pedestals, etc. 
It forms a 
lovely small 
rosette of 
glossy, shiny 
leaves, and 
throws up 
spikes, of 
flowers of 
lovely orchid- 
lavender col¬ 
or, blotched deep lavender, and with a 
small golden yellow center. Let it 
merely float on the water. It is an 
oxygenating plant. Each, 25c; 3 for 
72c; 6 for $1.35, postpaid. 
PARROT’S FEATHER — Ideal for 
placing in gold-fish bowls, for obtain¬ 
ing continuous greens in vases or 
water bowls, and also desirable for 
shaded h a n g i n g baskets. Let it 
merely float on the water. Grown in 
soil, it requires shade and plenty of 
water. Does not bear flowers, but 
grows a long raceme with many 
feathery side branchlets, rich green. 
It is an oxygenating plant, supplying 
oxygen to the water. Each, 20c; 3 for 
57e, postpaid. 
AQUATIC PLANTS, Cont’d. 
UMBRELLA 
PLANT. 
Stems two to 
three feet 
high, s u r - 
mounted with 
slender, 
drooping 
leaves. Bears 
small, cream- 
colored flow¬ 
ers. A semi- 
aquatic plant, 
splendid for 
growing in water. In pots, it requires 
plenty of water. Each, 25c; 3 for 72c, 
postpaid. Larger sizes, 50c and 75c, 
postpaid. 
PALMS 
Many people think of palms as 7 to 8 
feet tall, but the following - are dwarf 
species, very slow growing, and for 
years will provide you with a satis¬ 
factory plant not too large for the 
small home. Prices include postage. 
COCOS WEDDELIANTA. One of the 
best of all small palms. A favorite 
house plant, as its culture is easy, it 
is slow growing and it retains its 
beauty for a long while. Especially 
suited for table decoration! Of up¬ 
right growth, slow growing, with nar¬ 
row, gracefully arching branches 
finally reaching a length of two feet. 
Rich green foliage. Each, 48c; 3 for 
$1.35. 
Umbrella Plant 
handsome. Each 
KENTIA FOS- 
TORIANA. Has 
strong stems, 
some upright 
and others arch- 
i n g, each 
crowned with 
fan-like foliage 
of a rich green 
color. One of 
the best Palms 
for house cul- 
ture, being 
graceful and 
75c; 3 for $2.10. 
PANDANUS VEITCHII 
The gracefully curved, sword-like 
leaves, with their slightly saw-toothed 
edges, attain a length of two feet, 
Just the 
right length 
for the 
house, and 
are dark 
green in the 
center, mar¬ 
gined with 
broad bands 
of pure sil¬ 
very white. 
Each, 75c; 3 
Pandanus Veitchii for $2.10. 
PHOENIX ROEBELENI. A Palm 
which has become most popular for 
room decoration. The plant is of vig¬ 
orous growth, and its gracefully, re¬ 
curving leaves, with very narrow dark 
green pinnae give it a pleasing light¬ 
ness and airiness. Each, 65c; 2. for 
$1.25. 
RUBBER PLANT or FICUS ELAS- 
TICA. Handsome, thick, glossy, green 
leaves. It is not hard to grow, thriv¬ 
ing even under neglect. Splendid for 
large room or the conservatory. Each 
m paper pot and 
soil, 98c; 3 for 
$2.70', postpaid; 
larger size, $1.45 
each, not prepaid. 
BABY FICUS. 
Smaller leaved 
than the above. 
As it does not 
grow as tall, it is 
better suited for 
the average room. 
Each, 60c; 3 for 
$1.70, postpaid. 
You will be pleased to learn that I won First Prize on your LaFrance Chrysanthemums.—Mrs. J. P. Bowen, 
2904 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, Texas. 
