Carl Salbach ... 
Finest Gladiolus 
MILDRED LOUISE. A very large grenadine pink, blending 
to yellow in the throat with red pencilings. Ninth most 
popular gladiolus in the A. G. S. symposium. The largest 
gladiolus in its color, recognized as outstanding throughout 
the Nation. Good substance, and very tall. 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 10c 25c 40c 75c $1.35 $4.50 
Medium - . 15c 25c 45c 85c 2.75 
Small - - . 15c 25c 45c 1.35 
Bulblets - 100 for 35c, 300 for 75c. 
MILFORD. We consider this outstanding gladiolus to be the 
finest recent New Zealand creation, not even excepting Miss 
New Zealand. Greatly improved over Heavenly Blue, being 
larger, bluer in color, a vigorous grower, and fine in every 
way—our choice as the outstanding leader in the light blue 
class. Produces fine clean bulbs that keep well. 
Each 
3 
6 
12 
25 
100 
Large - 
- 25c 
60c 
$1.00 
$1.75 
$3.00 
$11.00 
Medium 
- 15c 
35c 
55c 
1.00 
1.85 
7.00 
Small - 
- 10c 
20c 
35c 
60c 
1.10 
4.00 
Bulblets - 25 for 50c, 75 for $1.00. 
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.” 
The following opinion from a large local grower is typi¬ 
cal of the reception that has been given Miss Alameda: 
September 10, 1937. 
“We have every reason to believe that this gladiolus 
(Miss Alameda) is one of the finest cutflowers we 
have had the pleasure of growing since Picardy . . . 
We took a large basket of this to a recent showing of 
dahlias in San Leandro, where we had a small com¬ 
plimentary display of glads, and when we returned 
on Sunday to take the flowers down, it was so beauti¬ 
ful I brought the basket home as it was, and we kept 
it here at home for almost a week. The florets were im¬ 
mense — in fact, I believe it is every bit as good as 
Picardy for size, and the coloring so far surpassed that 
of Los Angeles that I believe we shouldn’t even com¬ 
pare it with that variety at all. It had very long 
flower spikes, and at least eight blooms out at a time. 
Upon checking with our commission man, who takes 
our flowers into Oakland, he stated that the florists 
were crazy about it . . . And that they as well as all 
who saw it, (Miss Alameda) made a lot of fine com¬ 
ments about it.” 
Another report, from an Eastern Trial Garden, is as 
follows: 
“Miss Alameda is one of the gladiolus that all cut 
flower growers should stock on. Premium prices for 
their blooms have been my experience.” 
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. 
A deep salmon pink, set off so well by the distinctive 
carmine blotch which is in perfect harmony with the pre¬ 
dominating 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 four 
years ago. Probably the best of the new varieties, and 
definitely a “must have”, considering the price. 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 10c 25c 40c 75c $1.35 $4.50 
Medium - . 15c 25c 45c 85c 2.75 
Small - - . 15c 30c 55c 1.50 
Bulblets - 100 for 35c, 300 for 75c. 
MAMMOTH WHITE 
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 A. G. S. Show, and first in 1932, 1933 
and 1934. Rated as the second most popular of all gladiolus 
in the A. G. S. popularity symposium. 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large.- - 10c 20c 35c 60c $1.10 $4.00 
Med’um - . 15c 20c 35c 70c 2.25 
Small - - . . 15c 25c 40c 1.35 
Bulblets - 100 for 30c, 350 for 75c. 
“Tops” 
“I prefer to trade with you. Everything I got from you, all 
varieties, were ‘tops’. I am sold from now on with California 
Bulbs.” — Mass. Gi'ower. 
“Your La Fiesta was a knockout. It is by far the best 
orange I have seen.” — Mass. Grower. 
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