for SUMMER : 
FLOWERING 
AMARYLLIS 
SALZER’S GIANT 
HYBRIDS. A se- 
lected strain of this 
magnificent flower 
producing extra 
large blooms often 6 
to 7 inches across 
and of superb form. 
The ideal is four 
flowers to each stem 
but sometimes as 
many as six will be 
produced. They come 
in a broad range of 
rose, scarlet and 
crimson shades with 
some almost white. 
They are easily 
grown in the house. 
Use good rich soil 
and pot so that about 
% of the bulb is 
above the soil level. 
Keep moderately 
moist and do not give 
heat and light until 
flower bud _ shows. 
Mixed colors’ only. 
Strong bulbs, each 
69e; 3 for $1.95. 
Hybrid Amaryllis 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
Or Elephant Ears. Leaves often four to six 
feet in circumference. .Very striking on the 
lawn or alongside the porch or the house, 
growing five feet high. Easily grown. Likes 
plenty of water. Plant after danger from 
frost is past. Bulbs, 5 in. cir.: Each, 23e; 3 for 
59e; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.10. 
PLANT 
IN THE 
GARDEN 
for 
LOVELY 
BEAUTY 
Fancy Leaved Caladium 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUM 
Beautifully variegated foliage plants, 
splendid for window-boxes, vases, or out- 
doors in sun or light shade. 
CANDIDUM—Snow white leaves, green 
veins. Each, 43c; 3 for $1.18. 
EDITH MEAD—Snow white leaves with 
red ribs, edged green. Each, 43c; 3 for $1.18. 
LORD DERBY—Transparent rose leaves, 
dark green ribs. Each, 43c; 3 for $1.18. 
MIXED—Many different colors and de- 
signs. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
Ismene, or Peruvian Daffodil 
ISMENE CALATHINA 
Also called Peruvian Daffodil. A grand 
summer flowering bulb, producing with 
great freedom large Amaryllis-like, pure 
white, fragrant blossoms. Keep the bulbs 
in a dry warm place, and plant out in- 
June. Bulbs can be taken up in October, 
and kept over for planting out another 
season. Easily grown. Each, 2 in. bulb, 47¢c; 
3 for $1.29; 6 for $2.47; 12 for $4.60. 
MONTBRETIA 
GIANT-FLOWERED MIXED. Exquisite 
flowers on wiry branching stems over 2 
feet tall. Similar to Gladiolus with a color 
range from yellow and orange to red. Very 
graceful spikes for cutting. Plant in April 
or May to bloom in summer and fall. 3 for 
40c; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00. 
All BULBS are 
POSTPAID 
AMELIA EARHART. (SC) An exquisite 
blend of apricot, buff, and salmon with 
base of petals yellow. Each, 75ce. 
AVALON. (ID) A good clear yellow va- 
riety with large flowers good for cutting. 
Each, 45c. 
CALIFORNIA IDOL. (ID) Well grown, 
they measure more than a foot across. 
They are clear bright yellow and have an 
exceptional strong appeal. Each, 75ec. 
DWIGHT W. MORROW. (D) A huge 
flower of rich, dark red. They are well 
formed and will grow up to 12 inches in 
diameter. Each, 75e. 
GALLANT FOX. (FD) Luminous dark 
claret-red, measuring 6 inches across. 
Beautiful well-formed flowers borne on 
heavy stems. Each, 45c. 
GLAMOUR. (ID) Sturdy bushes 5% ft. 
tall with very large, stiff-stemmed blooms 
of bright purple veined with violet-rose. 
A consistent prize winner with a wonder- 
ful constitution. Each, 75c. 
HUNT’S VELVET WONDER. (ID) Deep 
rosy purple blending into a»true purple. 
Broad-petaled blooms of mammoth size 
and depth. Each, 60c. 
JANE COWL. (ID) Truly giant flowers 
of warm buff blended with old gold and 
shading to apricot and rose in the center. 
Each, 50c. 
JEAN TRIMBER. (SC) Has gracefully 
twisted and curved petals of a charming 
rich Petunia purple color. Very vigorous. 
Kach, 75e. 
JERSEY BEAUTY. (FD) The most pop- 
ular of all pink Dahlias, with well-shaped 
heavy blooms carried on vigorous plants. 
Each, 50c. ; 
KATHLEEN NORRIS. (ID) Very beau- 
tiful, producing huge gracefully informal 
flowers 10 to 12 inches across. The color 
is soft rose-pink. Each, 60c. 
MISS BELGIUM. (C) A large very grace- 
fully formed flower of an exquisite coral 
color. A most decorative type and ideal 
to cut for* bouquets. Each, 60c. 
MONARCH OF THE EAST. (D) Bright 
and fascinating tints of golden buff, creat- 
ing a very beautiful bloom. Of huge size, 
the flowers will grow up to 12 inches in 
diameter. Each, 90e. 
MRS. GEORGE LE BOUTELLIER. (ID) 
An exquisite carmine red Dahlia which 
may measure 14% inches across in Dahlia 
exhibitions. Good care is needed to grow 
it to such large size. Each, 50c. 
MRS. I. D. VER WARNER. (FD) One of 
the most vigorous and profuse with bright 
lilac-rose blooms. Of extra-large size and 
perfect form. Each, 50c. 
OGDEN REID. (1D) A real exhibition 
dahlia of bright rose with gold shadings. 
A dahlia which naturally grows big, pro- 
ducing mammoth blooms with very little 
special attention. Each, 90c. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM. (C) A lovely 
flower with graceful spidery-like petals of 
pure white. Fine stems for cutting and a 
grand variety for decorative purposes. 
Each, 60¢. ; 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 
Giant Dahlia Sherwood’s Peach 
Dahlias 
The initials mean as follows: 
(I1D)—Informal Decorative 
(FD)—Formal Decorative 
(C)—Cactus (SC)—Semi-Cactus 
SHERWOOD’S PEACH. (ID) A newer 
giant Dahlia of a delightful orange-apri- 
cot color. It is a strong grower with heavy 
cane-like stems and substantial insect-re- 
sistant foliage. Each, $1.00. 
TOP FLIGHT. (SC) An intense bright 
erimson with broad staghorn petals. Flow- 
ers will grow 10 inches across on a tall 
bush with long stems for cutting. A con- 
sistent prize winner at shows. Each, $1.00. 
WHITE WONDER. (ID) Has artistic 
long twisted-petals of a snowy white. Vig- 
orous, free blooming, and therefore always 
popular. Each, 50c. 
MIXED. Unnamed giant flowering va- 
rietiés only. Each, 34c; 3 for 93c; 5 for 
$1.75; 12 for $3.25; 25 for $6.25. 
Cactus Dahlia 
POMPON DAHLIAS 
These compact little Dahlias are excel- 
lent for garden planting and for cutting. 
They make small decorative plants covered 
with an abundance of blooms which are 
easily arranged in artistic bouquets. 
AMBER QUEEN. Well formed amber 
blooms shaded with bright apricot. 
BOBBY. Beautiful flowers, deep plum- 
purple, contrasting with other colors. 
EDITH MUELLER. Yellow-gold petals 
with orange edges. Dainty and charming. 
FASCINATION. Lovely well formed 
flowers of bright pink. -* 
JOE FETTE. Lovely, well-formed, pure 
white flowers displayed most attractively 
on strong stems above the foliage, 
MARY MUNNS. Fuchsia red, shaded 
dark orchid. 
SPY. A fine bright red variety. ‘Trim 
and sparkling with well formed blooms. 
YELLOW GEM. Appealing rich creamy 
yellow blooms. Bright and cheerful. 
And of the above Pompon varieties, 37%e 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
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