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_GLADIOLUS_ 
We offer large blooming: size bulbs which will produce extra 
arge and fine flowers. All Gladiolus are POSTPAID. 
_ ABU HASSAN, Tall spikes of deep rich violet blue. 3 for 40e3 
6 for 70ec; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. 
BADGER BEAUTY. A beautiful lavender of clear tone, with 
_eream throat. Fine spike with many florets open at a time. Vigor- 
ous straight stems and 
$1.00; 25 for $1.90, ' 
BIT OHEAVEN. An exceedingly pretty orange with yellow 
throat. Well-formed, tall and graceful. Very good. 3 for 30e; 6 
not too tall. 3 for 35e; 6 for 60c; 12 for 
“for 50c; 12 for 90e; 25 for $1.70. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Medium light blue, large florets, best of the me- 
dium blues, large 
open blooms. $ for 35e; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00; 
25 for $1.00. 
BURMA. A gladiolus of superb form with round, full beautifully 
ruffled florets. Color is rich rose-red., 3 for 40c; 6 for 75e; 12 for 
$1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
CHAMOUNY. A huge cerise red with silver edge, many florets 
open at one time. A prize winner. $ for 25¢e; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00; 
25 for $1.90. $ 
CORONA. Creamy white, each petal edged with a thin rose 
picoteed border. 3 fer 40ec; 6 for 7Oc; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Beautiful shade of lavender, with a 
darker line, intensely ruffled, of fine form. Needs water to do its 
best. 3 for 38e; 6 for 68e; 12 for $1.15; 25 for $2.20. - 
GENERAL EISENHOWER. Introduced from Holland. Color is 
begonia rose and the immense flowers are carried on tall straight. 
spires. $8 for 40e; 6 for 70ec; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. 
GOLD DUST. A clear buttercup yellow with no other color. Me- 
dium size flowers, but of splendid form with good spikes for cut- 
ting. 3 for 27¢; 6 for 45e; 12 for 85e; 25 for $1.60. 
HAWKEYE RED. A very bright red which does not fade. Extra 
large flowers on tall strong stem. Originated in Iowa. Very good. 
3 for 38e; 6 for 65e; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.10. 
KING LEAR. Huge ruffled purple to reddish or wine purple, 
silver lined. One of the best of its kind. 3 for 38e; 6 for 65c; 12 for 
$1.10; 25 for $2.10. 
LAVENDER RUFFLES. Pinkish lavender with white’ throat. 
Edges of petals lightly ruffied. A charming variety. 3 for 30e; 
6 for 50c; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.70. : 
LEADING LADY. Slightly ruffled, ezg-shell white with light yel- 
low center, seven 5-in. florets open at once. 3 for 38e; 6 for 6S8e;3 
12 for $1.15; 25 for $2.20. 
MARGARET BEATON. Pure snow white with red blotch in the 
throat. A strikingly beautiful flower. Tall and well formed. 3 for 
30c; 6 for 50c; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.70. 
OCTOBER SUNSHINE. An outstanding beautiful gladiolus of 
orange and gold, the tones blending into the glow of autumn color 
on a sunny day. Tall, straight, full spikes. 3 for 46e; 6 for S87e3 
12 for $1.60; 25 for $3.00. 
PICARDY SUPREME. The improved and disease free form of 
this marvelous variety. Bears huge 6-inch fiorets of glowing apri- 
cot-pink on tall stems. 3 for 45e; 6 for SOc; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.85. 
PURPLE SUPREME. A magnificent purple variety of a rich deep 
tone. Tall and vigorous with many florets open at a time. A sure 
prize winner. 3 for 38e; 6 for 68e; 12 for $1.15; 25 for $2.20. 
RED CHARM. Opens many bright, round red, well placed florets 
on tall willow spikes. A coming must-have. 3 for 40c; 6 for 70e; 
12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. i 
RED CHERRY. A new variety of brilliant scarlet red with six to 
eight 4-inch florets open at one time in a splendid spike. 3 for 38e;3 
6 for 65e; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.10. 
REWI FALLU. Superb dark blood red color. Large, broad, thickly 
set spike. 3 for 38e; 6 for 65c; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.10. 
ROSA VON LIMA. Pure clear pink color combined with fine tall 
spike. Showy and excellent for cutting. 3 for 32¢c; 6 for 55e; 12 for 
95e; 25 for $1.85. eae 
SILVER GULL. Introduced from Holland. A very distinct color 
—silver bluish-gray with a creamy blotch. Large wide flowers on 
tall strong stem, many open at one time. Very good. 8 for 40e; 
6 for 75c; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. ieee : 
SNOW PRINCESS. One of the finest white varieties. Tall with 
beautifully formed spikes. 3 for 27¢; 6 for 45e; 12 for S5e; 25 for 
$1.60. 
GUBEROUS ROOTED 
BEGONI 
Strikingly beautiful flowers which are superb for cool semi- 
shaded locations. The immense blooms often 5 inches across, 
come in a fine range of brilliant colors. Plant 8 to 12 inches 
apart after danger of frost is past, watering sparingly until es- 
tablished. Also a fine pot plant. Prices are POSTPAID. 
CAMELLIA FLOWERED 
Fine large, fully double flowers of splendid form, very much 
like a choice Camellia. Hxtremely showy and beautiful. State 
color wanted. 
Dark Red 
Searlet 
Pink 
Mixture of colors 
Large bulbs. Hach, 33c; 3 for 89c; 12 for $3.10; 25 for $5.85. 
CARNATION FLOWERED 
As indicated by the Name, these are intensely double flowers, 
with many petals, resembling a huge carnation. Very beautiful. 
State color. ; 
White 
Dark Red 
Pink Scarlet Yellow 
Mixture of colors. 
Large bulbs. Each, 39c; 3 for $1.08; 12 for $3.85; 25 for 
$6.95. 
White 
Yellow 
Salmon 
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Copyright, January, 1953, by the John A. Salzer Seed Co. Printed in U.S. A. 
GLOXINIAS 
(Not available after late spring.) 
Handsome, big choice velvety flowers! They love rich, light 
soil and the morning sun; in watering, do not get water on the 
leaves. 
of water, 
We supply GROWING BULBS only, not dormant. They are 
NOT seedlings. Our bulbs are imported from Belgium, where 
srowing Gloxinias has been a specialty for very many years. 
These bulbs are started in our greenhouses and not sent out 
until satisfactory growth is made. This eliminates the constant 
risk of your receiving rotted or dry bulbs which will not grow. 
You are sure to succeed with our STARTED BULBS of Glox- 
inias, 
DEFIANCE. .Carries an abundance of brilliant red blooms. 
EMPEROR FREDERICK, Brilliant scarlet with broad white 
border. 
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Deep violet-blue with contrasting 
white edge. 
MONT BLANC. Large pure white flowers. 
QUEEN WILHELMINA. Beautiful rose colored flowers. 
SPOTTED AND STAINED. Entire blossoms veined and spot- 
ted. Mixed varieties with either pink, blue, purple or red mark- 
ings on white. 
VIOLACHA. Glorious flowers of a rich velvety dark blue. 
MIXED. All varieties are represented in this assortment. 
Any of the above, large sized bulbs: Each 73c; 3 for $1.98; 
6 for $3.65; 12 for $6.95, postpaid. 
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GLADIOLUS—continued 
SPIC AND SPAN. Bright salmon-pink. A spire-like gladiolus 
readily opening 8 to 10 well set florets on tall stem. 3 for 45e; 
6 for 80c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.85. 
SPOTLIGHT (Yellow). Certainly one of the finest gladiolus. The 
color is clear bright yellow with small scarlet mark in throat. Tall, 
vigorous and beautifully formed. 3 for 40c; 6 for 70c; 12 for $1.25; 
25 for $2.40. 
“TRUE LOVE. A most charming flower of soft pink. Not a giant 
but more than makes up for its lack of size, with grace and beauty 
of form. Splendid for cutting. 3 for 40c; 6 for 75e; 12 for $1.35; 
25 for $2.50. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. Garnet brown with a throat glowing like 
a live coal. Aitracts attention everywhere. 3 for 40c; 6 for 70c; 
12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40, 
WHITE GOLD. Large florets, six inches across on a very tall 
spike. Especially fine both in spike and flower. The color is cream 
to clear cool light yellow. 3 for 35¢; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.90; 25 
for $1.90. 
JUMBO EXHIBITION GLADS 
Huge, oversized bulbs, averaging 2 to 3 inches in diameter, ac- 
tually the very CREAM of the CROP. Not an indifferent mixture 
but made up from a careful selection of the finest varieties, in a 
good range of color. Flowers grown from these bulbs will be of 
tremendous size on spikes 3 to 5 ft. tall. The kind to use for ex- 
hibiting at shows or spectacular in the garden. A really SPECIAL 
value at these prices. Mixed only. JUMBO BULBS. 6 for 80c; 12 
for $1.50; 25 for $2.75; 50 for $5.25; 100 for $9.95. - 
GIANT MIXED GLADS 
A fine assortment of colors of the above and many other lovely 
Glads, for those not interested in named varieties, but who want 
large flowers of real merit and heavy bloom. Large Bulbs: 6 for 
45e; 12 for 85e; 25 for $1.50; 50 for $2.85; 100 for $5.45. 
MIXED RUFFLED GLADS 
A superb mixture of only the ruffled glads, in a beautiful array 
of colors. The flowers are large and perfect with the edges prettily 
frilled and ruffled. Large Bulbs: 8 for 34e; 6 for 63e; 12 for $1.18; 
25 for $2.20; 50 for $4.15; 100 for $7.95. 
BIG VALUE 
VEGETABLE COLLECTION 
SALZER'S POPULAR 
SMALL GARDEN COLLECTION 
1 pkg. each of the following: 
Lettuce, Black Seeded Simpson 
Lettuce, Big Boston 
Onion, Yellow Globe Danvers 
Peas, Little Marvel 
Radish, Crimson Giant 
Radish, Icicle 
91.90 
POSTPAID 
Beans, Burpee Stringless Greenpod 
Beans, Golden Wax 
Beet, Crosby's Egyptian 
Cabbage, Ea. Jersey Wakefield 
Cabbage, Danish Ballhead 
Carrot, Danver's Half Long 
Corn, Golden Bantam Tomato, Marglobe 
Cucumber, Long Green Turnip, Purple Top White Globe 
No. 1565—16 pkgs. for $1.00, postpaid. Collection cannot be altered. 
OUR 85th ANNIVERSARY 
See page 3 for SPECIAL PREMIUM 
STAINLESS STEEL PARING KNIFE 
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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN l 
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