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JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO 
LA CROSSE, WIS. 
1939 
Herltasre—1&34 Century of 
Progress Prize AViniier! 
SPECIAL OFFER 
One each of the 11 new 
and rare Gladioli, except 
Irak and Jalna Glads (9 
bulbs), for $2.95; 3 each 
for $5.90. 
Including Irak and 
Jalna, 1 each .of those 
listed (11 bulbs), for 
$3.85; 3 each for $8.75. 
NEW AND RARE GLADIOLI 
All No. 1 bulbs. Prices include postage. 
AnTA'TvTVjp Big white sometimes faintly blushed pink, with a 
large crimson blotch and tipped yellow. It is as 
beautiful and as unusual as a giant orchid. Ariadne is very large, 
often growing shoulder high with up to 11 huge blooms open at one 
time, and is about the most striking of the recent introductions. We 
are the only ones in the country that can supply Ariadne this spring! 
Bach, 75c; 3 for $1.95; 6 for .$3.45. 
RTTr O’ T-II7A\/P'Nr True orange has been a difficult color to 
Dl 1 liC/A V secure in the gladiolus, but here is a very 
vigorous new variety which grows shoulder high and opens 8 or 
more large blooms of a vivid true orange color. Very choice and a 
striking Gladiolus. ISach, 65c; 3 for $1.65; 6 for $2.95. 
GDP\/P OOPT TD unusual glad, buff or burnt orange with 
v-iAlECJrv crimson throat blotch on a lighter terra cotta 
ground. Very line tall grower, very dilferent from any other orange 
gladiolus, and very big. Opens 8 huge florets at one time. Each, 85c; 
3 for .$2.25; 6 for .$3.95. 
■pvo PlOPr^ Velvety maroon with a fine edge of silver around 
P'lv. each petal, lending a silvery effect. Substance is 
very rich and glossy. Florets large, with many open at one time. 
The very finest of all the dark red Glads. Each, 45e; 3 for $1.10; 6 for 
$1.95. 
TTp'TJ T'T’A First prize winner at the 1934 National Gladiolus 
1/A.VJXiy ghow, Century of Progress Exposition! Also was 
awarded three Grand Champions of the show, at the Iowa State 
Show, Wisconsin State Show, and Minnesota State Show in 1934. 
It is a perfect pure pink color of unusual purity ai.d freshness (of the 
pure pink class rather than salmon pink), with a snow white throat 
and white midribs. It has no line in the throat nor light streakings. 
We measured florets a full 6 inches across with 14 florets open at one 
time. No spike had less than 20 buds and some had up to 23. The 
spikes cut within 4 inches from the ground, measured over 5 feet tall! 
Each, 30'C; 3 for 7'Oc; 6 for $1.15. 
TP AR" Silver-grey with sparkling petal texture. Grows five feet 
tall and has blooms 6% inches in diameter. The only grey 
flower ever originated; a sensational novelty as to color and a very 
beautiful variety because of its smooth satiny sheen. We are one of 
the few people in the entire country, that can supply Irak this year. 
Each, 90c; 3 for $2.45; 6 for $4.25. 
TAT NFA One of the most distinctive and one of the largest gladi- 
olus ever introduced! This seedling of the famous Pic¬ 
ardy crossed with the striking Roi Albert, readily opens 11 massive 
well rounded blooms at one time. Color is hard to describe,—it is 
essentially a terra cotta shade heavily flaked and striped slate gray, 
with a pinkish throat. About the most distinctly striped flowers in 
existence. Each, 95c; 3 for $2.55; 6 for $4.50. 
T AVTNTTA tallest Glad on our grounds last year was La- 
^ vinia! It.s rich, unique sha»le of pink, its heavy, soft 
texture, its height, and the enormous size of its florets make it one 
of the finest ever introduced. Each, 40c; 3 for 95c; 6 for $1.45. 
TVTTT FODTA Huge light violet-blue from New Zealand. Most 
sought-after of new blue varieties. One of the few 
blues that is really vigorous. A self color except for a small spear¬ 
head of deeper color in the throat. Each, 35c; 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.35. 
RFPOVFRY huge salmon overlaid with red, opening 8 to 10 
xvi^v.,v^ V Lixv X large florets at one time. Tall and sturdy grower 
and an outstanding exhibition variety. Each, 18c; 3 for 40c; 6 for 65c. 
RFTA PTRATF Heep rose red of unrivalled richness, with a 
sheen as glossy as the finest .silk. The most 
beautiful rose-red glad! Makes a fine compact spike, with elegant 
rounded florets. Very choice. Each, 20c; 3 lor 50c; 6 lor 85c. 
Irak 
Eavinia 
Tte Gladioli that I ordered from you last year were the loveliest I ever purchased.—Mrs. Wm. A. Morgan, R. D. 1, 
Box 43, Pomeroy, Ohio. 
