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Dear Friends: 
At the same time, we are grateful to you, 
confidence through the 
Seeds, plants and shrubs. 
Our 85 years in 
OUR 85TH ANNIVERSARY 
SPECIAL PREMIUM 
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Be sure to get this NEW STYLE paring knife. The 
blade is of best quality stainless steel and the handle is 
made of poly-styrene. It just CANNOT CORRODE or 
RUST and is ACID and WATER RESISTANT. The han- 
dle is designed for comfort and is easy to hold in a firm 
grip. The somewhat flexible blade keeps a good edge and 
makes paring of most vegetables and fruits a quick, easy 
job. 
This knife is not available in stores but is equal to 
other knives selling at about 49c. 
Will be included on all orders NO CHARGE 
amounting to $3.00 or more at 
#5 OC 
POSTPAID 
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R EIGHTY-FIFTH 
The year 1953 marks our 85th Anniversary - 
We are proud of these many years of serving the 
our customers, both old and new, whose 
years has made it possible for us to bring you the finest in 
: business is your assurance of our in- 
poe: tegrity, honesty and the best value for your dollar. 
a Asa token of our appreciation, we will send at absolutely no extra charge, 
a : a fine stainless steel paring knife with all orders from this catalog amounting to 
_ 1868 
JOHN A. SALZER 
Founder 
Faithful Service 
LaCrosse, Wisconsin 
January 1, 1953 
85 years of continuous service. 
farmers and gardeners of America. 
1953 
$35.00 or more. We know you will get KENNETH E. SALZER 
a great deal of satisfaction from 
this useful knife. Be sure -to get 
yours. Placing your order early 
will help us to give you the best 
service possible. 
Again this year, we bring you 
the newest developments in Roses, 
Shrubbery, and Plants, along with 
the finest quality and selection 
of seed. 
With our 1953 catalog, Salzers 
Send you their greeting and Sincere 
appreciation for your continued 
patronage. 
1953 
Sincerely, 
fai by 
SALZER'S SPECIAL ) 
HOME GARDEN COLLECTION ~ 
For a Garden Containing 3,000 Square Feet. The varieties and quan- 
tities offered in this collection are the result of a careful study of the needs 
of a family of five, for daily use and for canning. It has been carefully se- 
lected for a continuous and productive supply of vegetables. 
CLARENCE ECKERT 
General Manager 
I lb. Beans, Burpee Stringless Greenpod !oz. Muskmelon, Sugar Rock 
I 1b. Beans, Golden-Wax | pkg. Parsley, Double Moss Curled 
loz. Beets, Crosby's Egyptian | pkg. Parsnip, Hollow Crown 
loz. Beets, Detroit Dark Red 1oz, Onion, Yellow Globe Danvers 
I pkg. Cabbage, Ea. Jersey Wakefield Yo 1b. Peas, Little Marvel 
Yo oz. Cabbage, Danish Ballhead Yo |b. Peas, Telephone 
loz. Carrot, Danvers Half Long loz. Pumpkin, Sugar 
Yo 1b. Corn, Gotden Bantam loz. Radish, Crimson Giant 
Yo\lb. Corn, Stowell's Evergreen loz. Radish, Icicle 
1oz. Cucumber, Chicago Pickling loz. Rutabaga, American Purple Top 
| pkg. Cucumber, Long Green loz. Spinach, Nobel 
| pkg. Dill 1oz. Squash, Table Queen 
I pkg. Kohlrabi, White Vienna loz. Swiss Chard, Lucullus 
I pkg. Lettuce, Big Boston | pkg. Tomato, Marglobe 
loz. Lettuce, Black Seeded Simpson | oz, Turnip, Purple Top White Globe 
loz. Lettuce, Grand Rapids loz. Watermelon, Cole's Early 
ALL THE ABOVE 
No. 1564 
VALUE for § 00 Colléction cannot 
$8.68 only post- be altered 
+ al paid 
_ JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 3 
