SALZER'S HARDY ROSES FOR NORTHERN GARDEN: 
HYBRID TEA ROSES 
Or Everblooming Roses 
‘A real value at $1.00 
these LOW PRICES ea. 
CHRISTOPHER STONE. A hot weather rose as heat 
does not seem to affect it. Nicely shaped bright scarlet 
red blooms. Pleasant fragrance, free flowering and 
strong growing. 
CRIMSON GLORY. This is just about the finest deep 
red rose in existence. Strong, healthy plants bearing 
large quantities of beautiful double flowers which are 
extremely fragrant. Rich green leathery foliage. 
JOANNA HILL. An extremely fine yellow rose. The 
long pointed bud opens to fully double flowers of a rich 
deep shade. Very fragrant. Vigorous grower with long 
stems and clean leathery foliage. 
PICTURE. Beautifully formed blooms of velvety rose- 
pink with reflexed petals. Unusually free blooming. 
Hlowers are fragrant, long lasting—fine for cutting. 
Thick, dark green foliage. 
SNOWBIRD. Full petaled, perfectly formed buds and 
blooms. One of the best white roses for planting in 
partial shade. When buds first open, they resemble a 
gardenia. Very fragrant. Outblooms most white roses. 
TALISMAN. This rose has the golden colors of autumn 
with petals of rich yellow and copper-red. Certainly 
one of the best bi-colors with many fine double flowers 
produced on a strong, vigorous plant with rich, glossy 
foliage. ; 
SPECIAL: Collection, one each of the 25 
above 6 varieties............ postpaid for only tC) 
Complete cultural instructions sent with every 
order. Be sure to 
: before 
planting. 
read instructions 
CLIMBING 
ROSES 
Climbing roses rarely, 
if ever, bloom the first 
year. We do, how- 
ever, guarantee them 
to live if planted and 
pruned as instructed. 
ALOHA (Plant 
Patent No. 948). 
Double, rich rose-pink 
flowers on long stem~ 
med clusters. Bursts 
into bloom from top 
to bottom with a 
breath-taking display 
of beauty. Continues 
to flower frequently 
all summer. 
arTy $2.50; 3 for Alblid 
BLAZE. A splendid rose with clusters of brilliant 
searlet flowers covering the plant in June and inter- 
mittently all season. Holds this bright color in the 
hottest sun. Plant in good soil as the more it grows 
the more it blooms. If you cut off the old flowers, new 
blooming shoots will grow from the first eye below 
the old flower cluster. 
Each, 98¢; 3 for $2.85. 
CITY OF YORK. The vigorous growing plant is 
covered with hundreds of 3 inch snow white blooms in 
late spring. Extremely fragrant. Some _ recurrent 
blooming in late summer and fall. 
Each, 98¢; 3 for $2.85. 
KING MIDAS (Plant Patent No. 586). Beautiful yel- 
low flowers, exactly like tea-roses in clusters of four 
to six. They completely cover the plant for from three 
to: six weeks. Particularly hardy and vigorous, it will 
establish itself quickly and bloom every year. 
Each, $2.00; 3 for $5.25. 
NEW DAWN. One of the hardiest ever-blooming 
Roses. Charming Old Fashioned shape. Delicate pink 
4-inch blooms. Flowers continuously all season, Old 
Rose fragrance. 
Each, 98¢; 3 for $2.85. 
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. Intense searlet flowers 
of large size, produced in clusters of from 3 to 20 
flowers on long, strong stems. Early, foliage good, 
climbs well, very liberal quantities of blooms, clothing 
the plant with a blazing mantle. 
Each, 98¢; 3 for $2.85. 
SEVEN SISTERS. Very double, deep pink roses, borne 
in large clusters. This grand climber blooms very 
freely. 
Each, $8¢; 3 for $2.85, 
ROSE SPRAY BOMB 
NOW at last, we can offer you the surest, simplest 
and easiest way to keep roses clean from trouble- 
some insect pests and diseases. 
Just keep this Aerosol type BOMB handy and a 
few minutes is all that is needed to give the plants 
a thorough spraying. No mixing with water and 
pumping a sprayer or bothering with a duster. 
Simply shake and press knob for easy application. 
Just what you have been looking for. 
5565—Each, $1.69, postpaid. 
36 ——_______________________ JOHN» A. SALZER SEED COMPANY, LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN — 
OUR GUARANTEE 
Salzer Everblooming bush Roses are 
guaranteed to grow and bloom this 
Summer if planted and pruned as 
instructed. All complaints, however, 
must be made by July Ist. 
All Salzer Roses are 2 year, Western 
Field-grown. Vigorous growth con- 
trolled by irrigation and _ proper 
ripening assured by heavy frosts be- 
fore digging. Only America’s Finest 
Roses could fulfill Salzer’s most 
liberal guarantee. Get the best— 
order from Salzer! 
SUB-ZERO HYBRID TEA ROSES 
A distinct strain of roses that, unprotected, has been 
wintering through 15 degrees below zero for years and 
if the earth is hilled up about six inches around the 
plant, these roses have withstood 50 degrees below 
zero! Hilling up the earth about six inches before snow 
flies, is the only protection necessary plus tying about 
5 layers of newspapers around the tops of the plants, 
for the coldest parts of the U.S. 
All sub-zero roses, 2 yr. field grown, $1.75 each; 3 for 
$4.80, postpaid. 
BREAK O’ DAY. See color page. 
PINK PRINCESS. See color page. 
QUEEN O’ THE LAKES. See color page. 
RED DUCHESS. See color page. 
V FOR VICTORY. See color page. 
SHADES OF AUTUMN. A tight centered, beautifully 
formed flower, mirroring in its graceful petals, the 
red and gold of the autumn foliage. 
GOLDEN PYRAMID (Climbing sub-zero). Clusters 
of large, fragrant double bright yellow flowers. Pro- 
fuse blooming plant with glossy, leathery foliage. A 
vigorous and beautiful climber. 
$1.75 each; 3 for $4.80. 
EXTRA HARDY HYBRID TEA ROSES 
These are newer varieties of Hybrid Tea Roses, all of 
them All America Award Winners, which have proved 
hardy in cold parts of the country. While not quite so 
hardy as the sub-zero they will thrive almost anywhere 
with protection, 
CAPISTRANO—A.A.R.S. (Plant Patent No. 992). 
Rich shade of deep glowing rose-pink, in the bud as 
well as in the open flowers. It retains its brilliant 
color throughout the life of the flower without fading. 
Produces large blooms on extra long stems and the 
fragrance is rich, heavy and lasting. 
Each, $2.25. 
CHARLOTTE, ARMSTRONG — A.A.R.S. © (Plant 
Patent No. 455). It is one of the finest roses and ranks 
among the top varieties of all times. Magnificent open 
blooms of vivid cerise; lovely, long, carmine-red buds. 
This plant will become one of the largest in the rose 
garden, usually producing its flowers singly and al- 
ways on long stems, The foliage is semi-glossy, deep 
green and highly resistant to mildew. 
Each, $2.25. 
CHRYSLER IMPERIAL—A.A.R.S. 1953. (Plant 
Patent No. 1167). Considered to be the ideal red exhi- 
bition rose. Huge 414 to 5 inch flowers which will last 
a long time when cut. A really magnificent rose, See 
color page. 
Each, $2.75. 
GOLDEN SCEPTRE. (Plant Patent No. 910). A rare, 
new, unfading golden-yellow color. Pointed buds open 
to large double, high centered fragrant flowers. Plant 
is vigorous, upright, very free blooming with glossy 
leathery foliage. See color page, 
Each, $2.00. 
HELEN TRAUBEL—A.A.R.S. 1952. (Plant Patent 
No. 1028).. Long buds open to large 4 to 5 inch 
flowers of superb form. Strong, sturdy plant. See color 
page. 
Each, $2.75. 
MOJAVE—Pronounced Mo-hay-ee. (Plant Patent No. 
1176). The newest rose to receive the All America 
Award. Color is a glowing apricot-orange with warm 
tints of red and vermilion. Long buds, opening to 
double, fragrant flowers and carried on long stems for 
eutting. Vigorous, upright plant with handsome glossy 
foliage. See color page. 
Each, $3.00. 
NEW YORKER. (Plant Patent No. 823). Brilliant red 
with color long lasting and sun-resistant. The buds 
slowly open into very large fragrant flowers, often 
5 to 6 inches across. Scarlet, with rose-red undertones 
and overlaid with a rich velvety sheen. Plant is sturdy, 
upright and strong growing. See color page. 
Each, $2.00. 
PEACE—A.A.R.S. (Plant Patent No. 591). One of 
the world’s greatest roses. Magnificent plants with 
long strong stems. See color page. 
Each, $2.50. 
ROSE OF FREEDOM (Plant Patent No. 791). Huge 
flowers with 60 to 70 petals and delightfully fragrant. 
Vigorous, free blooming long stemmed cutting rose, 
See color page. 
Each, $2.00. 
BEDDING ROSE 
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ. An outstandingly beautiful rose 
for cold sections. Blooms are a rich velvety scarlet and 
are borne in great clusters, on strong upright stems. 
The plants grow four to five feet high and are literally 
covered with gorgeous flowers from June until freez- 
ing weather. It is EXTREMELY HARDY. Plant 214 
feet. apart for mass: effect. 
3 for $2.95; 6 fer $5.75; 12 for $11.35, postpaid. 
_ Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.85. 
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FLORIBUNDA ROSES =———“—O 
These are a remarkably hardy group of roses, blooming — 
continuously from June until frost. Increasingly popu- 
lar because of their hardiness, vigor, disease-resistance — 
and free flowering habit. They form generally well 
shaped, bushy plants. ‘ 
FASHION—A.A.R.S. 1950. (Plant Patent No. 789). 
The rose that has everything. Blooms, 3144 in. across, — 
borne continuously all summer. Brilliant, luminous 
coral flowers overlaid with gold, opening with wavy 
graceful petals. ea 
Each, $2.00. 
GOLDILOCKS. (Plant Patent No. 672). Rich golden — 
yellow buds, shaped like hybrid teas, opening to very 
double blooms up to 38 inches across. Bushy, free- 
blooming plants. Teel) 
Each, $1.50. tas Sethe 
LILIBET. Named in honor of the British Queen Eliza- 
beth II and chosen an All American Rose Selections 
award winner 1954. A model hardy plant produces 
radiant roses in clusters of exquisite pink tones. The 
colors range from light rose to soft dawn-pink during 
the progressive stages of bloom. Graduations of tone 
within each petal further enhance the depth and lov- 
liness of the abundant clusters. Mildew and black-spot 
resistant. 
Each, $2.50. ; ‘i 
RED PINOCCHIO (Plant Patent No. 812)..The 3% 
inch fragrant roses are borne in large, long-lasting 
unfading clusters. Color is a bright rich carmine which 
deepens and acquires a velvety cast as the flowers open. 
Unusually attractive in bud. : ; ; 
Each, $1.50. ‘ 
VOGUE—A.A.R.S. 1952. (Plant Patent No. 926). This 
beautiful new Floribunda Rose is a full sister to 
Fashion, having the same great qualities. The color 
is glowing cherry-rose with rich spicy fragrance, 
Each, $2.00. 
WORLDS FAIR.—A.A.R.S. (Plant Patent No. 362). 
Large, up to 4 inch, semi-double flowers, rich crimson 
fading to scarlet with masses of golden stamens. Rich 
spicy fragrance. Vigorous, bushy plant with leathery 
foliage. é 
Each, $1.50. 
The letters A.A.R.S. following the name, in-| 
dicates this rose has been given an award in the 
All-America Rose Trials, as an outstanding 
variety. 
POLYANTHA ROSES 
‘They form shapely, compact bushes about 18 inches 
high which are in. profuse bloom until severe frost. 
Fine for borders and great favorite for the cemetery. 
2 yr. field grown. 
Any variety: Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.85, postpaid. _ 
FRENSHAM. Large, semi-double, slightly fragrant, 
deep crimson flowers. Very vigorous grower and 
abundant bloomer. ry 
LAFAYETTE IMPROVED. Color is bright cherry- _ 
crimson. The double roses are produced in clusters and 
so profusely as to almost cover the compact, upright 
plant. 
ROCHESTER. Long pointed buds, orange with car- 
mine markings opening to large fragrant flowers of 
yellow-buff with reverse orange-carmine, 
bushy plant. 
ROSENELFE. The double flowers are large, high- 
centered and of a beautiful LaFrance pink color. Long 
stemmed clusters on vigorous bushy plant. toni 
WHITE LAFAYETTE. Pure white flowers almost 
cover the well-formed bush. A profuse bloomer with 
huge clusters of double flowers. 
SPECIAL: Collection, one each of me $ 55 : 
above 5 varieties postpaid for only........ e 
SHRUB ROSES 
Unexcelled for hedges, as a specimen bush rose or 
among shrubbery. They will winter through the coldest 
climates without any winter protection. Thrive under 
the most adverse conditions of soil and climate, with- — 
standing almost anything except continued great heat 
and excessive moisture. Very fine along side of house 
foundation. 4 to 5 ft. Mostly Everblooming. ; 
AGNES. Double, fragrant, bright yellow flowers car- 
ried on strong stems. Very profuse June bloomer. 
Plant grows about 6 ft. tall with small rich green 
foliage. ; ; 
F. J. GROOTENDORST. Large clusters of oversized, 
fairly double red flowers resembling the Crimson Baby 
Rambler, Blooms all summer from June until frost. 
PINK GROOTENDORST. A rose-pink form of the 
above with same good qualities and blooming habits. 
HANSA. Flowers a reddish violet, double and fragrant; 
one of the best varieties of the family. Produces flowers 
from June until frost. 
SIR THOMAS LIPTON. This is one of the earliest 
roses to bloom starting to open its semi-double pure 
white blooms in late May and continuing until late 
fall. The exceptionally fine fragrance alone qualifies 
it as a garden rose. For hardiness and usefulness it has 
no equal. ; 
Any of the above Shrub Roses: 18” to 24” plants, 
ROSE DUST fe cath 
Protect your valuable roses with this easy to apply 
oe Simply use direet from can as instructed on 
abel. ; ; & a 
5567—1 Ib., $1.10, postpaid. See page 70, 
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