Carl Salbach • . • 
Finest Gladiolus 
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 
Championship Collection — 5 large bulbs, each, Dr. 
F. E. Bennett, Emile Aubrun, Mrs. John S. Wood, 
Picardy, and Salbach's Pink (25 bulbs), each 
variety labeled, for.$1.40 
Blue Ribbon Collection — 6 large bulbs, each, Blue 
Admiral, Commander Koehl, Maid of Orleans, 
Paradise, Primrose Princess, and Salbach's Or¬ 
chid (36 bulbs), each variety labeled, for....$2.00 
See also Page 26 for our special “GREETING-GIFT” CARD 
offer for something most attractive and delightfully different 
in Christmas Cards. 
THRIPS CONTROL 
MADE EASY 
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). 
MISS AMERICA (Salbach 1938). The most delicately beau¬ 
tiful light pink gladiolus we have ever seen. Comparable 
to Coryphee in that it is a light pink, but Miss America is 
pale flesh, almost blush pink, instead of the blue-pink of 
Coryphee. 
Five to six of the 18 buds open at once, all faced forward 
on a straight spike. Substance so leathery that stands up 
under extreme heat as do few other gladiolus. Most at¬ 
tractive, and unquestionably a “coming” commercial. No 
bulblets for sale. 
Large, $5.00 Medium, $2.50 Small, $1.50 
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, 60c each, 3 for $1.50; Medium, 40c each, 3 for 
$1.00; Small, 25c each, 3 for 60c, 6 for $1.00, 12 for $1.85. 
Bulblets - 10 for 50c, 30 for $1.00. 
MOORISH KING. Deep rich velvety red, almost black. The 
largest of the near-black gladiolus. 
Large bulbs only—20c, 3 for 45c, 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50. 
Bulblets - 15 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 glvd 
with large florets, salmon, flaked rose. Five to six feet 
tall. A standby among cut flowers, being a real top- 
notch gladiolus. Almost identical to Mrs. Douglas, a bit 
taller if anything. 
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 25c, 300 for 50c. 
MRS. S. A. ERREY. Very 
imported from Australia. 
Each 3 
Large - - 10c 20c 
Medium - . 15c 
Small - - . 
Bulblets - 100 for 25c, 3C 
large 
scarlet 
orange 
originally 
6 
12 
25 
100 
35c 
65c 
$1.20 
$4.00 
20c 
35c 
70c 
2.25 
15c 
25c 
40c 
1.35 
3 for 
50c. 
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 (4 lb. manganese arsenate, 
4 lbs. brown sugar, and 6(4 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 6% gallons of water. Other very effective 
sprays, useful anywhere, are Barfoot and Lethane 440. 
MRS. VAN KONYNENBURG. This variety is one of the 
best blues on the market, still good enough to compete on 
favorable terms with even the newest blues. Color—lilac 
blue. Large, of good substance, and very showy. 
Each 3 6 12 25 100 
Large - - 10c 20c 35c 65c $1.20 $4.00 
Medium - . 15c 20c 35c 70c 2.25 
Small - - . 15c 25c 40c 1.35 
Bulblets - 100 for 25c, 300 for 50c. , 
NEW ERA. Light pink, ruffled. Most beautifully colored, 
being almost the shade of the Pink Pearl rhododendron. 
Leathery substance. 
Large, $3.50 Medium, $2.00 Small, $1.50 
Bulblets - 25c, 3 for 60c. 
Better Results 
“I have through the years had better results from your bulbs 
than any other.” — California Customer. 
“The bulbs you sent me were wonderful. I received some 
from one of the leading firms in Holland, but they were weeds 
compared to yours.” — New Zealand Customer. 
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