1934 
CARL SALBACH 
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IN ADDITION 
to the new Salbach varieties, we are 
cataloging, for the first time, three worth 
while gladiolus of other originators. 
Detailed descriptions, given in general 
gladiolus list, are well worth your read¬ 
ing. The gladiolus are: 
Blue Admiral—A huge deep blue-violet that 
spells good-bye to Veilchenblau. An intro¬ 
duction any hybridist could be proud of. 
Priced too low considering its quality. 
D. A. Hay—A fine New Zealand variety. 
Very impressive, and by far the best of 
its type. 
Gertrude Swenson — Originally sold for 
$100, and a most consistent “Champion” 
or best flower when exhibited in the 
Australian shows. Many open, and of a 
bright mauve that we have been waiting 
for. Moderately priced. 
SPEAKING OF NEW VARIETIES 
We wish to call particular attention 
to a number of recent introductions 
which have proved themselves, and 
should be in every garden. First come 
Picardy and Salbach's Orchid. 
These two are without question the 
most talked of gladiolus of recent intro¬ 
duction, and are both truly sensational. 
Salbach’s Orchid, although not as 
widely distributed as Picardy, has re¬ 
ceived unstinted praise wherever tried, 
and Picardy has been grown, shown, 
and admired throughout the land. Both 
are being sold at popular prices this 
season for the first time. 
BLUE PEACOCK (Salbach 1932) and 
GRAND SLAM (Salbach 1933), the two 
Salbach varieties marketed the past two 
seasons, have both exceeded our expecta¬ 
tions. Salbach’s Orchid 
At the time we introduced Blue Peacock so many claims of “bluest blue” were being bandied about 
that we did not care to make any such statement about it. Since then, however, we have seen enough of 
the other varieties to state that we think Blue Peacock is probably the nearest to real “blue” of any 
variety generally in commerce. 
Grand Slam, which we introduced last season as “Orange Pfitzer,” has also more than held its 
own. Its “unusual color” has come in for much commendation, and such other qualities as its size and 
habit have combined to make it one of the best of recent introductions. 
A good stock permits a most moderate price for both Blue Peacock and Grand Slam this year. See 
general list and pages 1 5 and 1 7 for details. 
Salbach’s Orchid Now Being Offered at Popular Prices 
