1940 GLADIOLUS INTRODUCTIONS 
Last season we offered five new varieties of our own origination that we feel are 
as fine a group as have ever been offered by any grower in a single year. 
This season we are offering three unnamed seedlings of our own and five new 
varieties originated by other growers. These were selected for introduction af¬ 
ter having observed them growing in the fields for several years and after tests 
in our own trial plots. 
OREGON RED 
(R. H. Pruitt and Son - Salbach 1940) 
For three successive seasons I have seen 
this superb gladiolus growing in the field, also 
displayed on the show table. The first time 
Oregon Red was exhibited at the Grants Pass, 
Oregon show, it created a sensation and was 
awarded first prize as best seedling. The 
second year it was even better and was 
awarded first prize as best seedling, also for 
best red. This year it was not in bloom at 
the time of the show, but was very stunning 
in the field. I know of no red gladiolus that 
has all the good qualities that this one has. 
The color is a deep rich scarlet red self. The 
blooms are very large and of heavy sub¬ 
stance, and are perfectly placed on a long 
straight flower spike. Eight or more well 
placed blooms open at one time with a total 
of 20 to 22 blooms and buds. Does not burn 
or fade in hot weather. Plants attain a height 
of from four to five feet. W© consider this 
the finest of all reds. Large bulbs only will 
be offered this year. each 10.00 
OREGON STATE 
(Ben Bones - Solbach) 
A seedling from Picardy that is a definite 
improvement over its parent. A plot of Oregon 
State in full bloom was very impressive. The 
plants were tall, stems perfectly straight, with 
long flower spikes. As many as eight large, 
wide open blooms in flower at one time. The 
temperature was over 100° when these were 
in bloom, but there were no faded flowers or 
crooked spikes. The color is a worm salmon 
pink with cream throat. First prize, best 
salmon pink at the Grants Pass (Oregon) show. 
A fine exhibition variety and a splendid cut 
flower. A good stock permits of a very mod¬ 
erate introductory price. 
Large bulbs only, each .50; 3 for 1.00; 6 for 
1.75; 12 for 3.00, 
RED LIGHTNING 
(R. H. Pruitt and Son-Salbach 1940) 
One of the most striking and yet pleasing 
gladiolus that it has been our privilege to see. 
Deep rich scarlet with pronounced cream 
blotch on two lower petals. The stamens are 
also cream, producing a color combination 
that is as striking as the well known Beacon, 
but in an entirely different shade of red. The 
blooms are of heavy substance and good 
size and v/ell placed on a perfectly straight 
flower spike. Five to 6 well expanded blooms 
open at one time, with twelve unopened buds. 
Does not fade or wilt in hot weather. Plants 
are of medium height. A large bouquet of 
these exhibited at the Grants Pass show was 
simply stunning. Very early. 
No bulblets for sale. 
L. each 5.00; M. each 3.50; S. each 2.50 
QUEEN MARILYNN 
(D. S. Pruitt - Salbach 1940) 
Here is a new gladiolus that is almost made 
to order for those who prefer dainty colors. A 
clear light shell pink with soft cream throat. 
Flowers of good size, perfectly poised on a 
long graceful stem. In the garden the blooms 
remind one of a flock of beautiful butterflies. 
Because there is a fairly good stock available, 
this splendid new variety will be offered at a 
comparatively low introductory price. 
L. each 1.00; 3 for 2.50; 
M. each .80; 3 for 2.00; 6 for 3.60 
S. each .60; 3 for 1.70; 6 for 2.45; 12 for 4.80 
Bits. 10 for 1.00 
RUFFLED PRINCESS 
(D. S. Pruitt - Salbach 1940) 
Another splendid new ruffled variety from 
Oregon. The color is a warm deep La France 
pink, somewhat like New Era, but the blooms 
are larger, and of a very heavy substance, 
and beautifully ruffled. If this variety had a 
little longer flower spike. It would be truly 
sensational. Again a good stock permits of a 
low introductory price. 
L. each 2.00; 3 for 5.50; 6 for 10.00; 12 for 17.50 
M. each 1.50; 3 for 4.00; 6 for 7.50; 12 lor 13.50 
S. each 1.00; 3 for 2.75; 6 for 5.00; 12 for 8.00 
Bits, each .50; 10 for 4.00 
SPECIAL SEEDLING COLLECTION 
No. 400 1/8 
Big glowing velvety scarlet red. One of 
our customers saw this in our garden and 
immediately exclaimed "King of the Reds." 
Another prominent commercial grower pro¬ 
nounced it the finest red grown. Plants are 
vigorous in growth, tall, with a long flower 
spike, four well expanded blooms open at 
one time. If this had 6 blooms open, we 
would not hesitate to say it is one of the 
finest of all reds. 
No. 1 1/58 
(Picardy X Grand Opera). This splendid 
variety certainly carries characteristics of 
both parents. Growth and flower spike simi¬ 
lar to Picardy, and color and height like 
Grand Opera. Very tall, with long spike, 
carrying 20 flowers and buds, with 8 perfect¬ 
ly placed blooms open. The color is a soft 
geranium pink self. This was the CITiampion 
Spike at the East Bay Gladiolus Society 
Show, at the San Francisco World's Fair 1939. 
Blooms nicely ruffled. Should be a very fine 
commercial. 
No. 13 1/6 
(Picardy X Appleblossom Seedling). The 
colors of this unusual gladiolus ore sugges- 
tive of the colors in the old peppermint stick 
candy. Another Picardy seedling, but this 
time a white, tinted and edged deep rose pink, 
with rose red blotch deep in throat. Large 
blooms and tall spike. Again we have only 
four blooms open at one time. The color 
combination in this gladiolus is very harmon¬ 
ious and attractive. 
THESE WILL BE SOLD ONLY IN A GROUP 
One large bulb of each variety. (3 bulbs) labeled 5.00 
One medium bulb of each variety. (3 bulbs) labeled 3.50 
One small bulb of each variety. (3 bulbs) labeled 2.50 
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