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ASTERS 
Loss of seedlings or transplanted plants, stunted, one-sided 
and off color plants in those that survive, dark colored streaks 
in the stem, yellowing of the upper leaves and death of the 
lower leaves are characteristics of Aster wilt or Aster stem- 
rot. The wilt organisms are capable of prolonged existence in 
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Queen of the Market—The Earliest 
Aster 
EARLY GIANT ASTERS 
Wilt-resistant 
1678S—LIGHT BLUE. Big lacy flow- 
x ers of an intriguing light blue color. 
_ flowers. 
- strong, free blooming plants. 
1939 Silver Medal variety; 1% feet tall. 
1679—PEACHBLOSSOM. Large white 
looms attractively flushed with pink. 
4 to 5 inches across. 144-2 ft. tall. 
1680—ROSE MARIE. Fine heavy 
‘stems and fluffy flowers of a most de- 
lightful rich rose color. 1940 Bronze 
Medal winner. 
Any of the above three varieties: 
Pkt., 15¢; lg. pkt., 40c; one pkt. of 
each variety, 40c. 
Annual Baby’s Breath 
BABY’S BREATH 
Gypsophila. Illustrated above. Graceful 
panicles of small flowers, elegant for cut- 
ting. Blooms all summer. 
A ANNUAL BABY’S BREATH 
COVENT GARDEN. An improved giant 
pure white, unsurpassed for size of bloom 
and form. 2068—Pkt., 10c. 
ELEGANS GRANDIFLORA, ALBA. A 
fine large-flowered pure white strain. 
2066—Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25e; o0z., 60c. 
ELEGANS ROSEA. Lovely, rose-pink 
2065—Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30e. 
PERENNIAL BABY’S BREATH 
PANICULATA. BYooms the first season 
if sown early. White, single flowers, fine 
for cutting. 2067—Pkt., 10ce. 
PANICULATA FL. PL. A goodly per- 
centage of the plants will bear small, dou- 
ble white, flowers. 2059—Pkt., 20c. 
PACIFICA. Rose colored. The plants 
grow 314-4 feet high and are a veritable 
cloud of rose. Blooms first year from 
seed. 2064—Pkt., 15c. 
BELL FLOWER 
_ PLATYCODON. Perennial. Wide open 
bells of clear blue color. The plants are 
vigorous growing and should be left undis- 
turbed for many years in order Le eh 
—Pkt., 25c. 
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_AMERICAN BEAUTY 
Wilt-resistant : 
This is one of the finest American Asters com- 
ing into bloom in September and lasting way into 
October. The plants grow nearly 8 feet tall. They 
are vigorous and strong, bearing very large, 
round, fully double blooms which give a magnif- 
icent display in the garden and as cut flowers. 
1716 AZURE BLUE 1719 PURPLE 
1717 CRIMSON 1720 SHELL PINK 
1718 DEEP ROSE 1721 WHITE 
Any variety: Pkt., 15¢; % oz., 45c; 4 0z., T5e. 
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Beauty Collection 7 
One packet each of the above six Oc 
varieties, value 90c for 
1722—MIXED. Pkt., 15¢; 1% oz., 40c; 14 6z., 70c. 
QUEEN of the MARKET. 
Wilt-resistant 
The earliest flowering type, coming into bloom 
in July or early August and lasting in perfect 
condition for a long time. Very desirable for beds 
or borders, and their long-stemmed flowers are 
ideal for cutting. 2 feet tall. 
1691 AZURE BLUE 1694 SCARLET 
1692 PURPLE | 1695 SHELL PINK 
1693. RICH ROSE 1696 WHITE 
Any variety: Pkt., 15¢; % oz., 40c; % oz., 65e. 
SS 
_ Queen Collection 
One packet each of the above six Oc 
varieties, value 90c for 
1697—MIXED,. Pkt., 15¢; 14 oz., 35e; 4 oz., 6O0c. 
HEART OF FRANCE 
“Wilt-resistant 
Deep ruby-red flowers in early September, on long 
and strong stems. Nicely branched plants 24° in. 
high. 1675—Pkt., 15¢; 14 oz., 35e. 
WILT-RESISTANT VARIETIES and TYPES 
one’s soil and the only remedy is WILV/T-RESISTANT SEED. 
This seed is practically immune to wilt and stem rot and 
produces flowers on soil upon which ordinary seed would not 
possibly grow. In one severe test, plants from this wilt-resist- 
ant seed grew while 93% from ordinary seed succumbed. 
Giant Crego Aster 
GIANT CREGO 
Wilt-resistant 
The plants are vigorous and pro- 
ductive, sending up stems about two 
feet in length, each carrying immense 
flowers often measuring 5% inches 
across. The long petals curl across 
each other so fluflily as to enhance the 
beauty of the flowers. Blooms from 
late August to the end of September. 
The large, double flowers, shapely and. 
well formed, make this a fine all-pur- 
pose variety. 
GIANT CLIFFWOOD MIXED — A 
choice mixture specially prepared and 
including the finest named varieties 
of this type of Aster. An extra value 
certain to give satisfaction. 1725— 
Pkt., 15e; 4% oz., 50c. 
Blue Lace Flower 
BLUE LACE FLOWER 
Gardenia Flowered Balsam 
BUSH BALSAM 
Or “Gardenia Flowered Balsam.” An- 
nual. The double flowers appear in clusters 
on top of the stems, instead of on the 
sides. 20 inches. Fine for beds. 
MIXED COLORS. 1779—Pkt., 15e. 
CAMELLIA FLOWERED BALSAM 
Annual. An old and favorite garden 
flower, producing masses of beautiful, 
brilliantly colored double Camellia shaped 
flowers. 2 ft. 
a MIXED COLORS. 1774—Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 
Oe. 
BLAZING STAR 
LIATRIS. Perennial. Showy and attrac- 
tive plants, 3 to 4 feet high, producing 
large spikes of rosy-purple flowers in 
August. 2118—Pkt., 15c. 
TEXAS BLUE BONNET 
Annual. Sweet pea shaped, deep blue 
flowers with heart shaped blotch of pink- 
ish white. June. 15 in. Does well in dry 
soil. 1785—Pkt., 10c. 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN . 
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DIDISCUS COERULEUS. Annual. Grows 
upright about 2 feet high, branches freely, 
each end bearing a cluster of light blue 
flowers spreading umbrella-like. Good for 
cutting. 1965—Pkt., 10c. 
BOSTON IVY 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Perennial. A 
ardy climber, with olive green leaves, 
which turn to scarlet in the autumn. The 
best climber for brick or stone walls, 1655 
—Pkt., 20e. 
CALCEOLARIA 
Greenhouse plant. A beautiful house 
plant producing 
amass of large, 
showy, sac- - 
shaped or slip- 
per-like flowers 
ofa via rious 
shades of yellow, 
often blotched 
dark _ reddish 
brown. Cultural 
directions on 
each packet. 
FLORA. Large 
fl ofwee niin’ e ; 
mixed. 1810— 
Pkt., 35e; 2 pkts., 
60c. 
Caleeolaria 
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