YOUR CHRISTMAS PROBLEM 
SOLVED 
Gladiolus bulbs, backed by the distinction of coming from 
Carl Salbach, are ideal gifts for any time or purpose. Nothing 
is surer of appreciation, no gift is more pleasing that Sal¬ 
bach bulbs, and certainly few things more lasting, as they 
will keep blooming for many years. 
Orders going East much reach us before December 7 if ac¬ 
tual delivery is desired, but we have most attractive Gift 
Orders that we can send as Christmas heralds of the bulbs 
that are to follow in the Spring. Where there is no danger 
of delivery in transit, as the three Pacific Coast States, we 
can ship the actual bulbs anytime, packed in colorful boxes. 
All you need to do is send us your selection (which may be 
made from any item in the catalog), and we will tend to 
everything else. However, for your convenience, we point out 
the following most suitable collections: 
“Grand Prize Assortment” in full color range — 25 
large gladiolus for $1.35; 50 large gladiolus for 
$2.50; and 100 large gladiolus for.$4.00 
Picardy Collection — 6 large bulbs, each, Picardy, 
Queen Helen II, Salbach’s Pink, and Salbach’s 
Orchid (24 bulbs) each variety labeled for $1.35 
Cutflower Champions Collection — 12 large bulbs, 
each, Betty Nuthall, Commander Koehl, Grand 
Slam, and Mrs. Von Konynenburg (48 bulbs) 
each variety labeled — for...$2.60 
See also Page 26 for our special “GREETING-GIFT” CARD 
offer for something most attractive and delightfully different 
in Christmas Cards. 
Control of thrips is now very definitely a matter of record. 
It involves treatment of the bulbs, and either early planting 
or regular spraying, or both. 
TO PROTECT THE BULBS — Cure bulbs thoroughly, then 
sprinkle one pound of napthalene flakes among each thousand 
bulbs. Not more than twenty-four hours before planting, peel 
the bulbs and dip them in 120° hot water for about two min¬ 
utes. (About as hot as the average person can stand with his 
hand fully immersed). 
Note: The bulbs we supply have been fully protected by 
fumigation, and need not be treated unless stored with your 
other bulbs after leaving our sheds. 
PLANT EARLY — December and January are the safest 
months in Southern California; January and February in cen¬ 
tral California; and March in most other places. Migratory 
thrips from neighboring gardens are not likely to reach such 
early plantings in time to injure the blooms. The damage is 
not from the first few thrips, but from the thousands of off¬ 
spring that develop after several weeks of breeding. 
START SPRAYING EARLY — Early plantings should give 
uninjured blooms; regular spraying, started while the plants 
are young, makes it almost certain that your blooms will come 
through in good shape. Spraying is essential for late plant¬ 
ings. Start when the plants are two to three inches tall, and 
spray at least once a week. To avoid spray-burning, never 
spray until evening during spells of warm weather. 
SPRAYS — One of the best is lb. manganese arsenate, 
4 lbs. brown sugar, and 6 X A gallons of water. A second, good 
in dry regions, but which cannot be used in humid regions (due 
to danger of burning the plants) is: 2 oz. Paris Green, 4 lbs. 
brown sugar, and 614 gallons of water. A third very effec¬ 
tive spray, useful anywhere, is the new commercial prepara- ’ 
tion, Red Arrow’s Pyrethrum Insect Spray. 
Carl Salbach ... 
Finest Gladiolus 
MINUET. Beautiful clear lavender with good size and fine 
placement. Heavy substance and tall, straight stem. 
Awarded first, second, and third as best lavender without 
markings at the 1931 Amer. Glad. Soc. Show, and first in 
1932, 1933 and 1934. Rated as the second most popular 
of all gladiolus in the Amer. Glad. Soc. popularity sym- 
posium. 
Each 
3 
6 
12 
25 
100 
Large 
- 10c 
20c 
35c 
60c 
$1.10 
$4.00 
Medium 
- 
15c 
20c 
35c 
70c 
2.25 
Small 
- 
15c 
25c 
40c 
1.35 
Bulblets - 
100 for 30c, 
350 for 75c. 
MISS ALAMEDA (Salbach 1934). Unquestionably one of the 
finest gladiolus ever introduced, ranking with Picardy and 
Betty Nuthall as one of the best all-around gladiolus ever 
created. We cannot find words enough to fully describe 
the excellence of this fine new variety, for it has “every¬ 
thing”. 
Our high opinion of this gladiolus is backed by practic¬ 
ally everyone who has seen Miss Alameda. Wholesale 
sources indicate that it is the most desired new gladiolus 
in commerce — order now as an early sell-out is likely. 
The spike is straight and tall, the florets are large and 
round, and of heavy substance. It is a vigorous grower, 
placement is perfect, and the color is most intriguing. The 
color is a deep salmon pink, set off so well by the distinc¬ 
tive carmine blotch which is in perfect harmony with the 
predominating color of the flower. Six or more of the large 
florets open at once, and the spike carries eighteen or more 
buds and blooms. Very early, has been tested and highly 
recommended for forcing, and has been a sensation in the 
opinion of those florists who have had an opportunity to see 
and use it. A gladiolus with a great future, now available 
at popular prices although introduced only three years ago. 
Probably the best of the new varieties, and definitely a 
“must have,” considering the price. 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 15c 35c 55c $1.00 $1.75 $6.00 
Medium - - 10c 20c 35c 60c $1.10 4.00 
Small - - . 20c 35c 60c 2.00 
Bulblets - 50 for 35c, 100 for 60c, 250 for $1.25. 
MISS NEW ZEALAND. A simply huge flower that has been 
a sensation in New Zealand, reported as producing six or 
more eight inch florets open at once on a long flower spike 
having a total of eighteen buds. Certainly a real whopper. 
Deep salmon pink with cherry blotch in throat. Large $1.25 
each; Medium, 80c each. 
MOORISH KING. Deep rich velvety red, almost black. The 
best of the near-black gladiolus. No medium or small sized 
bulbs available. Large bulbs, each 25c, 3 for 60c, 12 for 
$1.50. Bulblets — 10 for 50c. 
MOTHER MACHREE. A most interesting and popular new 
glad in the smoky group. Veinaceous lavender with edges 
of petals overlaid salmon pink. Six to eight large and 
perfectly placed blossoms open at once. Seventh most pop¬ 
ular gladiolus in A. G. S. symposium. 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 10c 20c 35c 65c $1.20 $4.00 
Medium - . 20c 35c 70c 2.40 
Small - - . 15c 25c 40c 1.35 
Bulblets - 100 for 25c; 300 for 50c. 
MRS. JOHN S. WOOD. A most vigorous, extremely tall glad 
with large florets, salmon, flaked rose. Five to six feet 
tall. A standby among cut flower growers, being a real 
top-notch gladiolus. Almost identical to Mrs. Douglas, a 
bit taller if anything. 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 10c 15c 30c 55c $1.00 $3.50 
Medium - 10c 20c 30c 60c 2.25 
Small - - . 20c 35c 1.25 
Bulblets - 100 for 25c; 300 for 50c. 
Watch for Grand Opera, our stunning mammoth pink. Also 
Miss America, a beautiful “baby pink.” Both, we hope, will 
be available next season. 
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