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GOLDEN BELL 
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_Forsythia Fortunei. This graceful shrub 
growing 6 feet high in good soil, lights up 
the garden with glinting masses of yellow, 
very early in spring, before the leaves ap- 
pear. The flowers are rich golden yellow 
and continue a long time. Each, 18-24 in., 
7O0c; 3 for $1.95. f 
HIGH BUSH CRANBERRY 
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Viburnum Americanum. Showy shrubs 
f vigorous growth, blooming freely in 
spring, 6 to 8 feet. Handsome, dense, bril- 
liant green foliage. Its red berries, which 
resemble cranberries, enliven the late 
summer and persist on bare branches into 
the winter. Very showy. Each, 2 to 8 ft., 
$1.40; 3 for $3.90. 
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Honeysuckle: Zabelli 
BUSH HONEYSUCKLES 
ZABELLI. Bears masses of very showy, 
fragrant, bright crimson-red flowers, fol- 
lowed by berries during the fall. Grows 
-6 to 8 feet high and is a grand shrub at all 
times. Fine for shady locations where very 
few flowering plants thrive. Each, 114 to 
2 ft., 65c; 3 for $1.80. 
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Hydrangea, Arborescens Grandiflora 
: HYDRANGEA 
One of the finest of all shrubs. Desir- 
able for their massiveness of bloom and 
long flowering season, 
ARBORESCENS GRANDIFLORA (Hills 
of Snow). Constantly in bloom from July 
until frost. 3 to 5 feet. Handsome foliage 
-and great clusters of rounded snow-white 
flowers. Excellent for solid, low borders, 
especially in partial shade, and for grow- 
ing on north side of house. One of the fin- 
est of all our shrubs, very hardy, the big 
heads of bloom making a beautiful display. 
Always gives satisfaction. -Each, 18-24 in., 
90c; 3 for $2.55. ° 
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA,. The im- 
mense heads of bloom, often a foot long, 
are pointed, cream color in bud, pure white 
when fully expanded, changing to pink 
and bronze with age, and finally to brown 
when frosted. Attains a height of 5 to 7 
feet. The blooms are often used for in- 
terior decorating for winter, after they 
have been frosted. Each, 18-24 in., 90c; 3 
for $2.55. 
NOTE— All hardy perennial plants, 
‘shrubs, fruits, evergreens, vines and 
berries offered in this catalogue can 
be supplied in the fall also, Sept. and 
Oct. delivery depending on weather 
conditions. 
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FRENCH HYBRID LILACS 
Larger flowers, improved form of bush 
and a more penetrating fragrance, fea- 
ture these French forms of the Lilac. 
They are a vast improvement over the 
older forms and are highly desirable. Very 
hardy. 8 ft. April and May. 
CHARLES JOLY. Double, purple-red, 
considered one of the best of the dark reds. 
Upright growing and the rather large 
blooms are held well above the foliage. 
Very striking. 
ELLEN WILLMOTT. Double’ white. 
About the best white variety with large 
clusters of blooms. 
PRES. GREVY. Double light-blue. Im- 
mense panicles, very double and sym- 
metrical. A clear soft delicate blue—One 
of the most desirable French lilacs. 
VICTOR LEMOINE. A grand variety, 
classed among the three or four very best 
lilacs. Florets are very double and gath- 
ered into panicles of the largest size. The 
color is almost indescribable, but the gen- 
eral effect is a soft rosy-pink, overlaid 
with delicate lavender-blue. A great lilac. 
Any of the above: Each, 1% to 2 ft., 
$1.45; 3 for $4.10. 
RED CHINESE LILAC 
Rothomagensis (Sometimes called Per- 
sian Lilac). One of the most beautiful 
lilacs grown, with masses of red flowers. 
Hardy in any climate, blooming a little 
later than the French Hybrids. 2 to 3 ft. 
Each, $1.10; 3 for $3.15. 
FLOWERING PLUM 
\ PURPLE LEAF (Prunus cistena). A 
beautiful small tree or shrub the foliage 
of which is rich purple-red, holding this 
color well throughout the season. In the 
early spring it produces myriads of small 
white flowers. Planted in full sun, which 
it prefers, the plant will be a decided ac- 
cent point in the garden. It grows only 
5 to 6 ft. high and is very hardy. Each, 2 
to 3 ft. $1.35; 3 for $3.90. 
Privet, Amur River 
PRIVET, AMUR RIVER 
The best hedge plant, combining 
beauty, hardiness and efficiency. Foliage 
is a beautiful, glossy dark green. Is of 
quick, strong symmetrical growth and 
may be sheared or trimmed to any desired 
height. Unexcelled for borders, walks, 
grounds, ete. This is the hardiest of all 
hedge plants. Plants 8 in. apart. Extra 
heavy, 1-1% ft., 3 canes and up. 10 for 
$2.00; 25 for $4.50; 50 for $8.50. 
Just a note, my mother bought garden 
seeds from J. A. Salzer. She brought them 
to South Dakota in 1878. We come from 
Janesville, Wisconsin. 
J. W. Herrington, 
Madison, So. Dakota. 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 
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Philadelphus Coronarius 
MOCK ORANGE 
Philadelphus. Desirable shrubs, long a 
favorite with orange-blue fragrant white 
blossoms in May and June. 
CORONARIUS. The lovely old fashioned 
Sweet Mock Orange. Large white single 
flowers with a creamy tinge. 8 ft. Fach, 
2 to 3 ft., 80c; 3 for $2.20. 
MINNESOTA SNOW FLAKE. Plant Pat. 
No. 538. All double, exceptionally sweet 
scented, glistening white flowers, very 
freely produced from top to bottom of the 
bush! 8 ft., but can be kept trimmed to any 
height for dwarf situations. It is so free- 
flowering, and the white flowers so com- 
pletely cover the bush, that it is a verita- 
ble cloud of snow flakes. May-June. Each, 
114-2 ft., $1.45; 3 for $4.20. 
VIRGINAL. The double flowering Mock 
Orange, that received a first-class certifi- 
cate from the Royal Horticultural Society! 
Large, double, pure snow-white flowers, in 
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clusters of 5 to 7, the individual blooms 
two inches and more in diameter. 8 ft. 
Each, 18-24 in., 90c; 3 for $2.55. 
: PUSSY WILLOW 
* What is nicer than to be greeted late 
each winter by the friendly Pussy Willow. 
Just about the first thing to start grow- 
ing and may also:be cut early and brought 
indoors for early blooming. The soft gray 
eatkins are always enjoyed by everyone. 
A fairly tall plant but will grow without 
trouble tucked away in. the background, 
12 ft. Each, 2 to 3 ft., 70c; 3 for $1.90. 
Red Bud or Judas Tree 
RED BUD 
JUDAS TREE. Small tree 15 feet high, 
covered very profusely in early spring, be-= 
fore the. leaves appear, with pretty deep 
pink flowers, very showy. The foliage is 
handsome and distinct. Each, 3 to 4 ft. 
$1.80; 3 for $4.95. 
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Neighbors" Dogs? : 7 LOF F’” 
USE “DOGZOFF.” Do you know that 
dogs mean death to evergreens? Use this 
spray around the base of your trees. Also 
protects your shrubs and young trees. It’s 
not poisonous (even to dogs) and not of- 
fensive to humans. Also Keeps away cats 
and moles. Easily applied. Directions on 
each bottle. Price, 3 Oz. Bottle (Season’s 
Supply), 75ec, postpaid. 
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