8 
CARL SALBACH 
1935 
Small Flowering Primulinus Hybrid Gladiolus 
These are the dainty, semi-hooded varieties 
that are so beautiful in small bouquets. 
Ada de Poy ( Salbach ). Tall, bronzy apricot 
primulinus. Slightly ruffled. Eight open. 
Each 10c, 3-20c, 6-35c, 12-60c, 25-$1.10. 
Dove Kilgore (Salbach 1929). Grandiflora 
prim. A lovely ruffled shrimp pink. Round 
florets, well placed, six open, nine buds. Each 
10c, 3-25c, 6-40c, 12-75c, 25-$1.35. 
La Paloma (Dusinberre ). Pure bright orange 
grandiflora prim. Fine substance and does 
not burn. One of the most richly colored of 
all gladiolus. Each 10c, 3-15c, 6-30c, 12-50c, 
25-$1.00. 
Orange Butterfly (Salbach ). A rich, glowing, 
bronzy, orange primulinus that is in a class 
by itself. The florets are of heavy substance, 
yet the flower is dainty and beautifully 
placed. Ten to twelve open. Aw. Merit, R. H. 
S., England, 1932. Each 10c, 3-20c, 6-35c, 
12-60c, 25-$1.10. 
Radiant (Salbach). A glowing strawberry 
pink—lower petals soft orange pink. Fine, 
tall spike. 10c, 3-20c, 6-35c, 12-60c, 25-$1.10. 
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ABOUT GLADIOLUS THRIPS. Exhaustive studies on the control of this pest are 
being made, and a sure field remedy may be in the testing even now. In the mean¬ 
time, we urge that every person growing gladiolus make certain to plant no infested 
bulbs. The stock we offer is grown in isolated places and is clean, but we will give full 
precautionary treatment nevertheless. 
Our own conclusion, supported by expert entomologists, is that, with care, good 
blooms can be obtained even where infestations have occurred. Where the winters 
are severe, thrips will winter-kill, and thorough treatment of the bulbs should elimi¬ 
nate this pest. 
In California, where the mild climate may permit some thrips to live over the winter 
outdoors, we advise persons with 1934 infestations to carefully dig and destroy any 
stray gladiolus bulbs that may be left in the ground, and then to depend on early 
planting. If all infestation is eliminated on the bulbs, we believe the first crop can be 
brought to good blooms before the thrips become numerous. 
For small gardens, a sure bulb treatment can be had as follows: Cut stems close 
to bulb when dug. Burn stems immediately. After bulbs are thoroughly cured sprinkle 
a few napthalene flakes through bulb boxes. A few days before planting, peel bulbs 
and dip in hot water adding two teaspoonfuls of Black Leaf 40 to each gallon. The 
water should be 125 degrees hot and bulbs immersed from 2 or 3 minutes. 
