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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WIS 
1938 
King Juba 
Shall Jehan 
Involution 
A'cnus De Milo 
IRIS 
Salzer’s Seventieth Anniversary brings you one of 
the finest, if not the very finest, selections of Iris in 
the entire United States! Imagine Iris so large that 
a single bloom would cover one-half of this page, 
so tall that many of them reach four feet! Iris are 
hardy everywhere. (S) indicates standard or erect 
petals; (F) falls or drooping petals. Prices Include 
Postage. See footnote. 
NEW IRIS 
With these beauties, you will outdistance any of 
your friendly rival gardeners! They will not have any 
Iris like these! 
BALDWIN—Flowers of very different and distinct 
shape, with standards rounded in a perfect sphere. It 
is an unusually sleek, clean cut iris of uniform rich 
manganese violet. Each, 50c. 
CLARA NOYES—A very warm medley of peach and 
apricot, with the falls veined rose. A brilliant iris. 
Each, 45c. 
KING JUBA—A bright festive colored variety, viv¬ 
idly colored royal old gold, contrasted with rich vel¬ 
vety garnet-red. A fine variegata. Each, 70e. 
KLAMATH—A bronzed purple of huge size, the rich¬ 
ness and combination of colors reminding one of an 
oriental rug. Each, 58c. 
RAMESES—Often 4 feet high, a stalwart giant in 
tones of golden buff and rosy pink. Often displays 
20 open blooms at one time. Each, 45c. 
SHAH JEHAN—One of the most startling of the new 
Iris, containing 7 distinctly different hues, cream, buff, 
lavender, copper, chestnut, and velvety purple, with 
these six enriched by a beard of richest orange. This 
beauty is named after an Indian emperor. Each, $1.50. 
SIR MICHAEL—The most unusual bicolor Iris in 
existence. Standards lovely azure blue, contrasted 
with rich plum overlaid copper. The throat is warmed 
by a brilliant orange beard. Each, 60c. 
One Each of the Above 7 Iris, for $3.05. 
EXTRA CHOICE IRIS 
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. Each, 85c. 
EVOLUTION—A striking blend of electric blue and 
silvery fawn. Unrivalled in silkiness of petal texture, 
tall and large. Each, 45c. 
MME. GAUDICHAU—Rich, solid pansy violet of un¬ 
usual lustre. One of the best. Each, 27c. 
PLUIE D’OR—Pure yellow; imposing and beautiful. 
Different color yellow than Coronation. Each, 43c. 
ROSE PETAL—Deep lavender-pink. A large and 
free flowering variety. Each, 40c. 
TALISMAN—Golden cream flushed salmon-orange. 
The color resembles the famous rose. Each, 42c. 
VENUS DE MILO—Tall free blooming crystal white, 
of elegant habit. A regal beauty, strong and vigorous 
grower. Finest white grown today! Each, $1.10. 
One Each of the Above 7 Iris for $2.75, Postpaid. 
CHOICE IRIS 
CARDINAL—A giant iris with wine-purple falls and 
rich lavender-violet standards. Each, 28c. 
CORONATION—Rich golden yellow. Twice as tall 
and large as most yellow iris. Each, 30c. 
ERIEDA MOHR—A lavender-pink or rose color. Of 
beautiful form and extra large. Each, 24c. 
GRACE STURTEVANT—Velvety black-brown, bright 
golden beard. Tall and large. A beauty. Each, 47c. 
INDIAN CHIEF—Bronzy red. One of the reddest 
iris produced to date. Each, 35c. 
LOS ANGELES—Waxy snow white, stitched blue at 
base of standards; golden beard. Of great size. Each, 
48c. 
MARY BARNETT—Pale blue with golden beard. 
Very lovely. Each, 25c. 
MIDGARD—Creamy pink. Should be in every col¬ 
lection. Large and perfect flowers. Each, 27c. 
SENSATION—One of the closest approaches to azure 
blue. Very tall. Excellent in every way. Each, 62c. 
WEDGEWOOD—Medium blue with snow white 
beard, reminding one of Wedgewood China. Each, 25c. 
One Each of the Above 10 Iris, for $2.45, Postpaid. 
Depute Nomblot 
Sensation 
Indian Chief 
MIXED IRIS 
Tall iris, all col¬ 
ors mixed. 3 for 
45c; 6 for 85c; dozen, 
$1.65. 
DWARF IRIS 
Elegant for bor¬ 
ders. 8 to 12 inches 
high. State varie¬ 
ties wanted: Coer- 
ulen, light blue; 
Marocnin, pansy 
purple; Schneekup- 
pee, white; Sulphur, 
light yellow. Each, 
23c; 6 for $1.20; 
fiozen, $2.15. 
Note: All Iris orders, both for the South and for the North, will be booked and shipped during April only, the best month 
for planting. From May 1 on, orders will be bookedand shipped in July, after the Iris’ blooming period. 
