
AMARYLLIS 
Strong bulbs. bearing 
up to six blooms of per- 
fect form, ranging from 
Varied markings of rose 
and crimson, to scarlet, 
cherry and almost ma- 
roon. Mixed colors only. 
Medium bulbs: Each, 49¢; 
3 for $1.35. Large bulbs 
(3 to 6 flowers): Each, 
98e. 
inches 
tubular, 
ture. 
postpaid. 

Artillery Plant 
ARTILLERY PLANT 
Lovely pot plants, very interesting, 
about twelve inches in height. When the 
staminate flowers open, the pollen is usu- 
ally discharged forcibly and visibly, hence 
the name. Each 28e; 3 for 79e. 
AZALEA 
Charming colorful, winter-blooming 
plants that are simply one mass of bloom. 
In potting them, use equal parts of leaf- 
mold and sand. Prices include postage, 
CORAL BELLS—Pink, profuse bloomer. 
Each, 53ce. 
HEXE—Crimson red flowers of large 
size. Profuse bloomer. Each, 50c. 
HINODEGIRI—Brilliant, bright scarlet 
flowers. Each, 55ce. 
SNOW—Large, pure white flowers, borne 
profusely. Each, 52c. : 



BABY TEARS—A 
compact, dense plant 
with tiny leaves. 
Forms a mass of moss- 
like foliage. Fine for 
the table or shaded 
windows. Requires 
only plenty of water.: 
Each, 34¢; 3 for 97c. 

Baby Tears 

8 The Darwin Tulips last spring, were iar ae EET: Mark Brown, 2239 Desplaines St., Blue 
sland, Il. 
CIGAR PLANT 
A bushy plant about 15 
high, 
large numbers of narrow, 
scarlet flowers, 
which have 
white tips. 


bearing 
purple and 
Very attrac- 
tive and always in bloom. 
Splendid for house cul- 
Each, 22¢; 3 for 63¢e, 
FLOWERING BEGONIAS 
Few house plants are so satisfactory in 
every way and so rich in color as these beau- 
ties. 
ADELINE—Bright pink flowers, green leaves, free 
bloomer. Each, 27¢c. 
CARMEN—Red leaves, striking orange scarlet flow- 
ers. Each, 30c. 
KING OF THE REDS—Green leaves, glowing red 

flowers. Each, 34c. ; , 
PINK RUBRA—Green leaves spotted white, pink 
flowers. Each, 29e. 
WHITE—Pure white flowers, free bloomer. Each, 
28e. : 
MELIOR—Attractive small round’ leaves, very free 
flowering, producing a wealth of brilliant pink flowers 
at Christmas time. Melior is noted for its winter 
blooming qualities. Each, '89e. 
DOUBLE FLOWERING BEGONIAS 
Not available this Fall, but may be had again next 
spring. 
: REX BEGONIA 
A charming class of richly colored foliage begonias, 
that make elegaht house plants. 
age. 
Cordoza. Gardens—Leaves edged almost black, and 
blotched almost black in the center; central zone of 
green with silver spots that usually flush deep pink. 
Each, 57c. 
Countess Louise—Grey Green leaves spotted silver 
gray. The leaves grow as a “‘spiral’’ or whorl. Best 
of the spirals. Each, 47¢. 
Fireflush—Reddish green leaves, covered with ite 
ach, 


red hairs, giving the appearance of red velvet. 
54e. 
Mountain Haze—Dark leaves almost covered with 
lavender grey speckles. In the right light it looks 
like almost a pure lavender leaf. Each, 64c. 
St. Albans—The leaf is old rose with a slightly 
dark center, and slight dark border, sometimes spotted 
green. Very lovely. Each, 75c. : 
It—This Rex blooms freely in Dec. Dark green, 
silver spotted leaves, with pink flowers borne in cas- 
eades of up to 25 flowers, often in Clusters of four. 
Each, 73¢c. 
Mixed Rex Begonias: Each, 3%c; 3 for $1.05. 




Fan Dancer 
CACTUS 
BIRD’S NEST—Long, flexible non-sticking spines, 
that form a ‘‘bird’s nest.” Each, 27c. 
BISHOP’S CAP—Five mitres, like a. prelafe’s cap. 
Each, 28¢c. ; 
DANCER—Broad green fans topped with a 
ruffle of tinted small leaves. Each, 25c. 
IRISH MITTENS—Oval, smooth, glossy green pods, 
usually spineless. Each, 17e. 
JELLY BEANS—Fleshy, fat, 
bearing red tips. Each, 23e. 
MUSHROOM—Of rounded form. 
blanece to a mushroom. Each, 24c. 
NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUS—Free flowering. Usu- 
ally opens at '7 o’clock in the evening. Each, 45c. 
OLD MAN CACTUS—Long, white tresses, or beard. 
Each, 1 inch high, 42c. 5 : 
PHYLLOCACTUS, Day Blooming—Flaming orange 
red blossoms. Each, 53c. 
RAINBOW BUSH—Plants tinted 
white, and green. Each, 26¢. ‘ ; 
SANSEVERIA—Spikes of foliage with white mark- 
ings. Each, 25c. 
STAR CACTUS—Handsomely spotted with minute 
white stars. Each, 29c. 
TIGER’S JAW—Curious jawlike leaves. Each, 22e. 
MIXED CACTUS—No two alike. 3 for 45c; 5 for 
69c. 
COLEUS 
Valuable for their foliage. 
% Sse SF. ea 
Irish Mittens 
blue green. leaves 
Fancied resem- 
in red, yellow, 


CHRISTMAS GEM—Carmine shading to deep ma- 
roon, margined yellow and green. Ea., 21c; 3 for 60c. 
ELEANOR—Leaves light crimson shaded rich dark 
crimson, edged green. Each. 24c; 3 for 68c. 
GOLD BOND—Soft, velvety dark crimson, edged 
yellow. Each, 23c; 3 for 62c. 
NEW GEM—Heavily blotched maroon and splashed 
white and rose, edged rose and green. Each, 27¢; 
3 for 77e. : 
RED QUEEN—New. Predominantly red, brilliantly 
colored leaves, a very choice variety. Each, 29¢; 
3 for 82e. 
MIXED COLEUS—Each, 20c; 3 for 55c. ; 
TRAILING QUEEN—Of drooping, trailing habit. 
Scarlet, margined green. Each, 24c; 3 for 69¢e. : 
HOUSE PLANTS 
THEY BRIGHTEN THE ROOMS DURING THE LONG WINTER MONTHS 
Prices include post- - 
JOHN A.SALZER SEED Co: 
_ LACROSSE. WISCONSIN 

We offer one of the largest lists of House Plants, if not the very largest, 
in the United States, and we ship: these choice plants into every state in the 
Union. All are from 2% in: pots.. We receive many testimonials each year 
from our many satisfied customers. We guarantee safe delivery. 


Salzer’s Rex Begonia, Mixed 
“ie IMPATIENS 
SULTANI—Flegant house plants, 
about 24 inches high, almost continu- 
ously in bloom! Plants are well shaped 
and bear profusely, their pure self-col- 
ored, pink or salmon flowers, also 
known as Sultans or Zanzibar Balsams. 
Specify color wanted: Pink or Salnion., 
Each, 27e; 3 for 77e. Variegated: Each, 
31le.° White: Exch, 35ce. 
SHRIMP PLANT | 
A unique house plant with over-lap- 
ping bracts of rich golden' bronze to 
shrimp pink. Each, 28e; 3 for S0c. | 



Storm Cloud Fuchsia 
FUCHSIA 
Lovely winter house plants 
MIDNIGHT—Double, dark, purplish 
blue, velvety flowers; reflexed petals 2 
rich carmine. Each, 32¢; 3 for 89c. 
STORM CLOUD—Very double, pure 
white flowers of large size. Reflexed 
petals are bright crimson. Each, 30e; 
3 for 85c. 
VIGORO—A very effective and inex- 
pensive plant food. Fine for all plants. 
Directions on each package.’ 549!— 
24 tablets, 10c, postpaid. 




All plants are postpaid. All plants are shipped upon receipt of order, weather conditions permitting, except thosé 
which have not sufficiently matured. These latter will be booked and shipped when stock is ready. 
White Calla Lily 
CALLA LILIES 
WHITE CALLA—Ready in Sep- 
tember. Pure, spotless white 
flowers. One-of the most profuse 
flowering of all sorts, with spathes 
4 to 10 inches high. Very easily 
grown. Rest your Calla from July 
1 to Sept. 15 each year. Lay the 
pot on its side, anywhere in the 
yard. Sept. 15 repot it, water it. 
and bring indoors. Each, 27e; 3 for 
W7e; large size, each, 50c. Fall is 
best time for planting Callas. 
GOLDEN YELLOW CALL A— 
Ready in November. Foliage spot- 
ted light grey, and golden yellow 
6 inch fiowers. Each, 32¢; $ for 89¢e. 
PINK CALLA—Ready in Novem- 




KALAN CHOE 
The plants are symmetrical, and 
bear a profusion of large panicles 
of brilliant scarlet flowers borne 
well above the foliage. Blooms for 
as long as two months without 
fading! Each 29¢e; 3 for S3e. 
SALZER’S FERNS 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS—The fo- 









liage is of delicate texture, of dark 
green color, and is lace-like in its 
filminess. Each, 27e. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII — Ex- 
tensively used for hanging baskets. 
The rich green trailing fronds are of 
a fine filmy texture. Each, 25e. 
BOSTON FER N—tThe gracefully 
drooping fronds are rich dark green, 
spreading or hanging according to the 
light and often reach a length of five 
feet. Each, 32e. 
HOLLY FERN—A lovely species, 
with leaves somewhat resembling 
holly. Withstands almost neglect. 
This variety will be ready.in late Oc- 
tober. Each, 54e. 
SWORD FERN—Graceful upright 
fronds of medium length, resembling 
the Boston Fern in leaf construction. 
Splendid for small apartments. Each, er. 
Geranium——Jean Viaud 
GERANIUMS 
Prices include postage. We can only supply the 
following varieties this fall. 
BETTER TIMES—PBrilliant, cerise red double flow- 
ers, borne in large trusses. Compact plant, free bloom- 
Each, 33ce; 3 for 93c. 

29e. IRVINGTON BEAUTY—Immense trusses of dark 
WILSONII—Of compact, symmetri- rosy pink semi-double flowers. One of the best bloom- 
cal habit, with bright green fronds ers. Each, 34c; 3 for 97c. 
beautifully crested. Very desirable. JEAN VIAUD—Large two-inch semi-double flowers 
Each, 32¢e. oeeear rose pink we distinct white blotch at center. 
ch, 28¢; 3 for FE 
PEPEROMIA : SPARTAN—Finest of all the scarlets, the most 
OBTUSIFOLIA —Leathery, thick vivid searlet grown today! Free bloomer, large per- 
leaves, oval and convex, of upright fect trusses of large semi-double flowers. Up _ to 
buds and blooms to a plant. Each, 38c; 3 fdr $1.09. 
VARIEGATED S. A. NUTT—A beautiful double, 
red geranium, leaves edged with silver. Handsome also 
when not in bloom. Each 35e; 3 for $1.00. 
WHITE MADONNA—Immense, double pure white 
flowers. The best of the Whites! Each, 32¢; 3 for 93c. 
IVY LEAVED GERANIUM—Giant flowers. Ivy 
leaved foliage. Mixed colors only. Each, 39c; 3 for 
$1.10. 
ROSE SCENTED—Rose scented foliage. Each, 38c. 
UMBRELLA PLANT 
For a large room or hall pedestal. Upright stems 
2 to 3 feet high, surmounted with slender drooping 
growth with a shiny surface of bril- 
liant green, highly prized, Makes a 
superb house plant. Each, 29¢, pest- 
paid, 
PEPEROMIA VARIEGATED—Simi- 
lar to above but variegated foliage. 
Each, 35¢e, postpaid. 
















ber. ink Sins : 
per oee ene e wae pou, leaves. Bears small cream colored flowers. Grows in 
$1.65 5 : ’ 5 water. In pots, it needs plenty of water. Each, 34¢; 
$1.65, 3 for 9%e. 
CYCLAMEN 
These lovely PALMS 
greenhouse plants 
are one of the 
| easiest grown and 
one of the finest 
plants for house 
culture, 
The beautiful flowers 
are borne in a stately 
manner on their long 
stems, and are of un- 
usually large size. The 
leaves are of soft tex- 
ture, and in themselves are 
always ornamental. Specify 
eolor wanted: Blood red, 
white, pink, brilliant salmon. 
We recommend sending Cy- 
clamen in paper pots, for 
which add 10c extra per 
plant. Each, 74e; 2 for $1.45; 
4, for $2.75. 
HIBISCUS 
Strong growing plants 
with glossy foliage and 
large, brilliant, showy 
flowers. They make a gor- 
feous display, a warm, 
sunny window. 
DOUBLE CRIMSON—Double 
flowers of rich crimson. Each, 
2c; 3 for 90c. 
GLORY OF THE INDIES— 
Flashing scarlet flowers, single. 
Each, 28c; 3 for 79c. 
JIGORO—Double, deep yellow. 
Very choice. Each, 59c. 
KONA—New, light pink, dou- 
os flowers, freely borne. Each, 
c. 
PEACHBLOW—Double, large, 
rose pink. Each, 30c; 3 for 85e. 
PURITY—New, large white 
flowers, single, freely borne. 
Each, 55c. 
1 Each of Above 6, for $2.75. 
Ai 



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KENTIA FOSTORI- 
ANA. Has strong stems, 
some upright and others 
SWViKWYCve 
arching, each crowned f ASN ZS == 
with fan-like foliage of SF5> 
a rich green color. One ‘4qgy iF q 
of the “very best Palms Zirh ify WA 
for house culture, being N\ \ 
graceful and handsome. Mt | 
Few plants give more M 
Cyclamen, satisfaction all the year === 

Pink round. Each, about 8 in. 
tall, 65¢; 3 for $1.75. 
ENJOY YOUR HOUSE PLANTS 
_ By Dorothy H. Jenkins and Helen Van Pelt Wilson 
This superb book covers the culture of all house plants. A 
veritable mine of information for the woman who thinks of 
plants as part of her homemak- 
ing, and is interested in both old 
and new plants. The authors dis- 
cuss light, humidity, watering, 
diseases, soil, ete. 256 pages, 
fourth printing. An ideal gift for 
a friend. Price, $2.50. 
MAPLE QUEEN IVY 
PLANT PAT. NO. 429. This 
lovely ivy literally branches 
at every leaf node, forming a 
most dense and compact plant! 
The leaves are of medium size 
and very closely spaced and a 




uniform deep green color is 
earried throughout the entire 
plant. The leaf veins stand 
out prominently; of free 
prenching habit. One of the 
nes ouse ivies, Each, 49e3 
3 for $1.35. east 

WL. | The Grape Hyacinths were wonderful.—Mrs. C. F. Kegel, 209 Taylor Ave., Menominee, Mich. 9 
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