1937 GLADIOLUS INTRODUCTIONS 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE 
We Invite You 
This season, in line with our policy of introducing no variety unless it is 
truly outstanding, we introduce only two Salbach seedlings — Cascade and 
Royal Velvet. We add to our list of introductions, however, two other 
splendid new gladiolus that were raised by other hybridists. One is Shirley 
Temple, produced by Mr. Pruitt, and the other is Gypsy Lass, a creation of 
Peter Herborn. 
Cascade is a splendid new rose pink — very distinct, and a variety that is 
apparently destined for real popularity as a cut flower. Royal Velvet is a 
huge big violet — similar in color to Veilchenblau, but much larger, and hav¬ 
ing a glowing red undertone to give it additional richness. Shirley Temple 
is a very fine new cream — a shade that has “been begging” for a top-notch 
variety. Gypsy Lass is a most striking new scarlet, blotched deeper red— 
very showy, a real “comer”. 
In short, all four are top-notch — really worth while varieties starting out 
to "go places”. The varieties: 
CASCADE 
(Salbach 1937) 
A fine large, bright rose pink with a soft blotch of tyrian 
rose which gives the blooms distinct character. Fills a niche 
in the color range that has been open, as there has been no 
up-to-date variety in this shade. 
Cascade is a splendid grower, its plants are tall, with long 
flower spikes, and the placement is perfect. Six blooms open 
at one time with a total of eighteen to nineteen buds and 
blooms. We feel confident that its perfect growing habit and 
its pleasing color will make Cascade one of the leading cut 
flower varieties. No small bulbs or bulblets for sale. Bulbs 
one inch or over in diameter, $5.00 each. 
GYPSY LASS 
( Herbor~n-Salbach 1937) 
Most distinctive of. any new scarlet reds, thanks to a glowing 
carmine blotch. This outstanding new variety reminds one 
of the old Martha Washington in pattern, but it is so much 
more brilliant, so much larger and taller, and has so much 
more vigor that there is actually no basis for comparison 
between the two flowers. 
A gladiolus with a real future, as its scarlet tones ai’e in 
themselves as bright as any, but when set off by the carmine 
blotch flame into even greater brilliance. Six to seven huge 
and well placed florets open at once, all wide open — as 
showy a flower as one could imagine. No small bulbs, and 
no bulblets for sale. Bulbs one inch and over, $5.00 each. 
ROYAL VELVET 
(Salbach 1937) 
A giant flower that is a real violet-blue. As large as Blue 
Admiral (the improved Veilchenblau), but much redder, being 
most closely matched in Ridgeway by “spectrum violet.” 
Color violet blue, but much redder and richer in color than 
any other blue toned gladiolus. Huge blooms and long flower 
spike. Seven of 20 to 22 buds open at once in perfect form. 
A striking gladiolus whose fine habit and rich colors assure 
it a place among the leaders. No bulblets or small bulbs. 
Large, $5.00; Medium, $4.00. 
to become a member of the American 
Gladiolus Society. As a member, you 
will receive the monthly Bulletin pub¬ 
lished by the Society. Devoted solely to 
gladiolus, it is full of instructive facts 
and inspirational suggestions, and keeps 
you informed about new varieties, which 
are continually being created. 
Membership may be obtained by mail¬ 
ing $2 to Roscoe Huff, Secretary Ameri¬ 
can Gladiolus Society, Room 600, Spohn 
Bldg., Goshen, Indiana, or Carl Salbach, 
657 Woodmont Ave., Berkeley, Calif. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE 
( Pruitt-Salbach 1937) 
A very fine new gladiolus in a color where there is plenty 
cf room for much improvement — cream. The entire flower 
is light cream, with a throat of deeper cream. Beautifully 
ruffled. Large wide open blooms with six of eighteen florets 
open at once. Heavy substance. 
A real “comer”, considered as better than Paradise, another 
fine creation by the same hybridizer. Large bulbs, (1% in. 
and over) $10.00 each; Medium Large bulbs (1(4 in. to 1(4 
in.) $7.50; Medium (% in. to 1(4 in.) $5.00. 
Bulblets - $1.00 each. 
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