98 JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, 
PEONIES 
Peonies are exceptionally hardy, requir- 
ing no protection and increase in beauty 
each year. They should not be planted too 
deeply, but the roots should be placed so 
the crowns are covered with two inches of 
soil. Leaflet, “Peony Culture,” freé upon 
request. We offer roots with 3 to 5 eyes. 
Prices are postpaid. 
CHOICE PEONIES 
CHESTINE GOWDY-—Silvery pink, cone- 
shaped flower with creamy white outer 
petals. Late mid-season, Each, 54e. 
CLAIRE DUBOIS—Immense globular flow- 
ers of clear violet-rose, tipped silvery white. 
Late. Each, 75e. 
FANNY CROSBY—The yellow Peony, best 
of the yellows. Should be cut in the bud 
and developed inside to bring out the clear 
yellow effect. Each, $1.00. , 
FELIX CROUSSE—Large globular flowers 
of striking ruby-red. Late. Each, 44e. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA—vVery large, pure 
white, center flecked crimson. Early. Each, 
65e. 
FRAGRANS—Dark pink, and very fra- 
grant. Late variety and is extensively 
grown for cut-flowers. Each, 49c. 
LARAYETTE—Lovely, large salmon-pink, 
fringed petals. Midseason. Each, 69e. 
LILLIAN GUMM—A new massive pink. 
Very large, globular in form, with broad 
petals and cupped center. Stands out among 
other varieties. Each, 90c. 
MADAME DE VERNVILLE—A splendid 
late, white peony, enormous flower, sweetly 
fragrant. Each, 39c. 
MARY BRAND—Vivid crimson; wins 
many prizes. Midseason. Each, $1.00. 
WALTER FAXON—The most vivid of all 
pinks, Extra fine. Midseason. Fine for 
shows. Each, 95e. 
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Peony, Martha Bulloch 
Four Extra Choice Peonies 
MARTHA BULLOCH—Tall, large, 
late. Bright old-rose pink. Simply 
immense blooms; winner of several 
prizes. Each, $1.00. 
MRS. DEANE FUNK—A magnifi- 
cent pink. The broad guards and 
half of the petals turn outward, 
gracefully downward, then up. 
rose, slightly tinted carmine at the ~ 
base, turning to vivid salmon-pink, 
Each, 90c. a 
PHILIPPE RIVOIRE — Flowers 
as big as buckets, of bright crim- 
son red and of beautiful form, late 
mid-season, A fine show peony, no 
stamens; most fragrant and most 

1 Each of Above 11 Peonies, for $6.75. 
MIXED PEONIES 
State color wanted. 
6 for $1.20. 
pink, 

Apricot Iris 
NEW IRIS 
APRICOT—Soft colored, luxurious 
tan—apricot iris. Very beautiful color. 
36 inches. Each, 69e. 
BLUE PETER—Rich dark blue pur- 
ple with very velvety falls and deep 
blue standards. 387 in. Each, 75c. 
DUBROVNIK—Beautiful blend of 
deep rose and gold, It is an unusually 
fine color with a glossy, satiny finish. 
36 in. Each, $1.25, 
GARDEN MAGIC—About ‘“tops’’ in 
the reds; the purest red iris grown to- 


day! The flowers are a smooth vel- 
vety toned vivid red, of good sub- 
stance and form. 34 in. Each, $1.65. 
JEAN LAFITTE—<An elegant cop- 
pery rose blend, large flowers, tall 
grower. 39 in. Each, 58e. 
SNOW KING—A_ serenely poised 
giant 38 inches tall, of glacial purity 
and regal carriage. The top notch 
white Iris! It is ideal in st®m and 
branching. Each, 54¢,. 
1 Each of Above 6, for $4.98. 
in colors of red, 
and white. 
Each, 28e; 3 for 69¢c; 
ing petals. 
Each, $1.95. 
SOUVENIR DE LOUIS BIGOT— 
Color is a brilliant 
Salmon-pink. 
Next is a band of golden stamens 
and a cup-shaped center of incury- 
A fine show variety. 
distinct in color of all the reds. 
The flowers are simply huge. 
There is spurious stock on the 
market but ours is absolutely true. 
Each, $1.45. 
One Each of Above Four Peonies, for $4.65. 
IRIS 
EXTRA CHOICE IRIS 
Elegant, rare and desirable varieties 
of recent introduction! Prices include 
postage on all Iris. See Color Illustra- 
tion on Inside Rear Cover. 
ALTA CALIFPORNIA—Very tall yel- 
low, branched low, large flowers. 48 
in. Each, 34e; 3 for 95e, 
BLACK AMOOR— Massive, dark blue 
black purple, 38 in. Each, 32e; 3 for 
S5e. = 
ETHELWYNN DUBUAR—A deep 
pink iris, large flowers. 40 in. Each, 
33e3; 3 for 90ce. 
ANGELUS—Creamy, pearly light 
mauve-pink blend, of huge size and 
heavy petal substance. The first large 
pink. 36'in. Each, S5e. 
ANITRA—A bout the loveliest celeste 
blue grown. 386 in. Lovely domed 
standards and broadly flaring falls of 
pale silvery blue. Each, 47e. 
BLUE MONARCH—Large blossoms 
of rich blue, on tall branched stems. 
A regal beauty and very choice... 44 in. 
Each, 29¢e; 3 for 78e. 
CHRISTABEL—Giant, glowing, cop- 
pery red. About the best of all reds. 
40 in. A grand exhibition variety and 
grand in the garden. Each, 65e. 
LEGEND—A striking rich red-vio- 
let. Often opens five 6-inch blossoms 
at one time; truly a bouquet in itself. 
386 in. Each, 28e; 3 for 75c. 
MARCO POLO—One of the finest 
reds! Stalks up to 40 in., rose-red 
standards and rich velvety falls. 37 in. 
Each, 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
NARANJA—A new color. Huge yel- 
low with distinct orangy overcast on 
the falls. The first orange yellow Iris. 
36 in. Each, 50c. 
ROSY WINGS—=38 in. Rosy red 
blended coppery red. Beautiful. Each, 
55e,. 



sly black. 
CHOICE VARIETIES 
CALIFORNIA GOLD—H u ge, rich 
deep yellow, with thick plush-like pet- 
als. 36 in. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
DAUNTLESS—Rich, velvety red of 
lustrous beauty, winner of the coveted 
Dykes Medal. Perhaps the best red to 
date. 40 in. Each, 28e; 3 for 75e. 
DEPUTE NOMBLOT—A huge vari- 
ety often measuring 8 in. Standards 
rosy purple with claret crimson falls. 
4 feet tall and has ap to 9 blooms per 
stem. Each, 23ec; 3 for 60c. 
EROS—One of the loveliest pinks, a 
salmon or coral pink Iris. Tall stems. 
40 in. Each, 29¢; 3 for 7S8e. : 
FRIEDA MOHR—A lavender pink or ~ 
rose color. Large. 38 in. An aristo= 
erat. Each, 19e; 8 for 4Se. 
LOS ANGELES—Large snow white 

with blue stitchings; golden beard. 
38 in. Each, 27¢; 3 for 74e. 

MARY GEDDES—Salmon orange 
with reddish falls. 
Very fine. 38 img 
Each, 32e; 3 for S5e. 
ROSE DOMINION—Different from ™ 
any your friends may have. Glossy ™ 
rosy-purple with very rounded petals. 
Very unique. 38 in. Ea., 25e; 3 for 65a, 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS Very dark. 
Large rich black-purple blooms, near- 
30 in. A high class flower 
of moderate height and size. Each, 
30c¢; 3 for SOc. 
_ VENUS DE MILO—Tall, free bloom- 
ing crystal white. One of the finest 
tate srown. 42 in. Each, 34e; 3 for 
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NOTE 
In ordering a total of three or 
more Iris, if one each of three @if- 
ferent varieties is wanted, custom- 
ers may take one-third of the three 
price, for each such variety. 


Note: Iris orders are booked and shipped from March 15 to May 15, the best time for planting Iris in spring. From 
May 15 on, orders will be booked and shipped in July after the Iris’ blooming period. 
