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GLOXINIAS 
SALZER’S STARTED BULBS © 
The SUREST, EASIEST way to row GLOXINIAS. 
We are.so sure that our method of handling gloxinias 
is the BEST that we guarantee our STARTED BULBS 
to reach you in LIVE GROWING condition and to 
BLOOM, if you will just FOLLOW. the simple instruc- 
tions included with each shipment. . 
We supply GROWING BULBS only, not dormant. They 
are NOT seedlings. Our bulbs are imported from Bel- 
gium, where growing 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 re- 
ceiving rotted or dry bulbs which will not grow. 
Handsome, big choice. velvety flowers! They love 
rich, light soil.and the morning sun; in watering, do 
not get water on the leaves. Water from beneath by 
_ Setting the pot in a pie-plate of water. 
EMPEROR FREDERICK. 
white border. 
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Deep violet-blue with contrast- 
ing white edge. 
HOLLYWOOD. An improved variety with extra large 
flowers of velvety violet-blue. 
KING OF THE REDS. A free flowering variety of a 
deep, rich red color. 
MONT BLANC. Large pure white Hograus 
SPOTTED AND STAINED HYBRIDS. In this group 
the extra-large flowers are usually heavily spotted 
with either pink, rose, red, lavender, blue or purple 
markings on white.- There is, however, the greatest 
imaginable variation in both colors and markings. 
Truly a fascinating and beautiful strain. MIXED 
ONLY, we cannot separate the colors. 
MIXED. All varieties are represented in this assort- 
ment. 
Any of the above, large sized bulbs: Each, 73¢; 3 for 
$1.98; 6 for $3.65; 12 for $6.95, postpaid. 
(Not available after late spring.) 
BEGONIAS 
TUBEROUS ROOTED 
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 established. Also a fine pot 
plant. Prices are POSTPAID. 
CAMELLIA FLOWERED 
Tine large, fully double flowers of splendid form, very 
much like a choice Camellia. Extremely showy and 
Brilliant scarlet with broad 
beautiful. State color wanted, 
Dark Red Salmon White 
Pink Scarlet Yellow 
Mixture of colors. Large bulbs. 
Each, 35¢; 3 for 93¢; 12 for $3.25; 25 for $6.10. 
CARNATION FLOWERED 
As indicated by the Name, these are intensely double 
flowers, with many petals, resembling a huge carna-~ 
tion. Very beautiful. State color. 
Dark Red Salmon White 
Pink Scarlet Yellow 
Mixture of colors. Large bulbs. 
Each, 40¢; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00; 25 for $7.20. 
FISH FERTILIZER 
For BETTER BEGONIAS. The finest tuberous begoni- 
as are grown with Fish Fertilizer. (See page 72). 
4 oz. bottle, 42¢, postpaid. 
Leaflet on Fish Fertilizer sent free on request. 
MAGIC 
LEAF 
Harmless 
Non-Abrasive 
Non-Poisonous 
To remove all tarnish and 
replace the lustre to your 
silverware, use the Magic 
Leaf. Simply place in the 
dishwater, using your 
usual brand of soap pow- 
der and silverware is 
thoroughly cleaned in - 
stantly with no rubbing or polishing. No matter how 
deeply etched the pattern, Magic Leaf gets the dirt and 
tarnish off and makes silver shine like new. Use for 
any gold or silver jewelry also. 
Magic Leaf is absolutely harmless to the hands or silver 
and is neither harsh as some cleaners nor poisonous. 
Made of a magnesium alloy developed by Dow Chemical 
Co. A truly modern chemical wonder and lasts indefi- 
nitely. 
5365—Each, $1.25, postpaid. 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED COMPANY, LA 
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_very best pure whites. 
GLADIOLUS 
We offer large blooming size bulbs which will produce extra large and fine flowers. 
All Gladiolus are POSTPAID. 
ABU HASSAN, Tall spikes of deep rich violet blue. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
BIT OPHEAVEN. An exceedingly pretty orange with 
yellow throat. Well-formed, tall and graceful. Very 
good. 
3 for 32¢; 6 for 54¢; 12 for 95¢; 25 for $1.80. 
BURMA. A gladiolus of superb form with round, full 
beautifully ruffled florets. Color is rich rose-red. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 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. » 
3 for 37¢; 6 for 64¢; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Beautiful shade of lav- 
ender, with a darker line, intensely ruffled, of fine 
form. Needs water to do its best. 
3 for 37¢; 6 for 64¢; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00. 
EVANGELINE. A beautiful light pink with as many 
as 9 or 10 perfectly placed 6 inch florets open at one 
time. Very hard to beat. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 70¢; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. Certainly one of the 
Six to eight, 5-inch ruffled 
florets, open at one time on a_5-ft. stem. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
FRIENDSHIP. An exquisite flower of real ‘pure pink— 
a tone not equalled by any other glad. Six to eight 
large florets, beautifully ruffled, open at one time 
on tall stem. A superb cut flower. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
GENERAL EISENHOWER. Introduced from Holland. 
Color is\begonia rose and the immense flowers are car- 
ried on tall straight spires. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
GOLD. The very best and most beautiful golden-yellow 
gladiolus to be had. Clear, clean color, huge ruffled 
florets and tall spike. Outstanding. 
3 for 95¢; 6 for $1.80; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.85. 
KING LEAR. Huge ruffled purple to reddish or wine 
purple, silver lined. One of the best of its kind. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 70¢; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. 
LADY JANE. A delightfully lovely flower of creamy 
white with lower petals a soft shade of light yellow. 
Large size and good form. 
3 for 37¢; 6 for 64¢; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00. 
LAVENDER LACE. A massive lavender, of exquisite 
beauty with a creamy throat and ruffled petals. One of 
the best. 
3 for 48¢; 6 for 85¢; 12 for $1.60; 25 for $3.00. 
LEADING LADY. Slightly ruffled, egg-shell white 
with light yellow center, seven 5-in. florets open at 
once, 
3 for 37¢; 6 for 64¢; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00. 
Stainless Steel 
TABLE WARE 
The ideal cutlery for everyday use, especial- 
ly for farms, lunch rooms, hotels, hospitals, 
churches, schools and any place where a 
number of people must be fed each day. 
Good looking and well made from high qual- 
ity stainless steel. The knife is forged in 
one solid piece with no handle to come loose. 
Bright and clean, retaining a high gloss. 
Save your choice sterling and plate by using 
this inexpensive set for everyday or for pic- 
nics and other such activities. A set or two 
is good to have on hand for that holiday 
gathering when, many more than usual, ex- 
tra “company” are present. 
Comes packed in a set of six, a total of 
24 pieces. Box cannot be broken. 
5210—Set of six (24 pieces), $6.95; 
3 sets for $19.75, postpaid. 
Write to us for price on large quantities, 
we shall be happy to make an attractive 
quotation, 
CROSSE, WISCONSIN <4——__ Copyright, January, 1955, by the John A. Salzer Seed Co. 
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MARGARET BEATON. 
blotch in the throat. 
Tall and well formed, 
3 for 35¢; 6 for 60¢; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.80. 
PACTOLUS. A new, spectacular and brilliantly color- 
ed glad. Huge, nicely ruffled flowers of apricot-gold 
with bright orange-red blotch. A consistently good 
grower, with eight florets open at one time. Really 
superb. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
PICARDY SUPREME. The improved and disease free 
form of this marvelous variety. Bears huge 6-inch 
florets of glowing apricot-pink on tall stems. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
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 40¢; 6 for 70¢; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. 
RAVEL. Considered by many to be the peer of the so- 
called “‘blue’’ gladiolus. Medium violet-blue with eight 
large, round, wide-open florets showing on tall strong 
stem. Very highly rated. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 70¢; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. 
RED CHARM. Opens many bright, round red, well 
pled florets on tall willow spikes. A coming must- 
ave 
3 for 38¢; 6 for 65¢; 12 for $1.15; 25 for $2.20. 
A new variety of brilliant scarlet red 
Pure snow white with red 
A strikingly beautéful flower. 
RED CHERRY. 
with six to eight 4-inch forets open at one time in a 
splendid spike. 
3 for 38¢; 6 for 65¢; 12 for $1.15; 25 for $2.20. 
ROSA VON LIMA, Pure clear pink color combined 
with fine tall spike. Showy and excellent for cutting. 
3 for 35¢; 6 for 60¢; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.89, 
SILVER GULL. Introduced from Holland. A very dis- 
tinct color—silver bluish-gray with a creamy blotch. 
Large wide flowers on tall strong stem, many open at 
one time. Very good. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 70¢; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40. 
SNOW PRINCESS. One of the finest white varieties. 
Tall with beautifully formed spikes, 
3 for 30¢; 6 for 50¢; 12 for 90¢; 25 for $1.70. 
SPIC AND SPAN. Bright salmon-pink, A spire-like 
gladiolus readily opening 8 to 10 well set florets on tall 
stem. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
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. 
25 for $2.50. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.35; 
TIVOLI. Simply an outstanding flower of pure pink. 
Rated extremely high, opening 7-9 exquisite florets on 
spikes about 5 ft. tall. Sheer beauty. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 70¢; 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 cut- 
ting 
3 for 45¢; 6 for 80¢; 12 for $1.45; 25 for $2.65. 
VAGABOND PRINCE. Garnet brown with a throat 
glowing like a live coal. Attracts attention everywhere. 
3 for 38¢; 6 for 65¢; 12 for $1.15; 25 for $2.20. 
JUMBO EXHIBITION GLADS 
Huge, oversized bulbs, averaging 2 to 3 inches in diame- 
ter, actually the very CREAM of the CROP. Not an 
indifferent mixture but made up from a careful selec- 
tion 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 80¢; 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 aboye 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 50¢; 12 for 90¢; 25 for $1.60; 50 for 
$3.00; 100 for $5.65. 
MIXED RUFFLED GLADS 
A superb mixture of only the ruffled glads, in a beauti- 
ful array of colors. The flowers 
are large and perfect with the 
edges prettily frilled and ruffled. 
Large Bulbs: 3 for 35¢; 6 for 65¢; 
12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.30; 50 for 
$4.35; 100 for $8.25, 
BULB PLANTER 
An indispensable tool because it 
makes a perfect planting hole for 
practically all sorts of bulbs with- 
out disturbing the surrounding soil. 
95¢, postpaid. 
