Finest Gladiolus 
MILFORD. We consider this outstanding glad¬ 
iolus to be the finest recent New Zealand 
creation, not even excepting Miss New Zea¬ 
land. Greatly improved over Heavenly 
Blue, being larger, bluer in color, a vigor¬ 
ous grower, and fine in every way — our 
choice as the outstanding leader in the 
light blue class, 
that keep well. 
Produces fine 
clean bulbs 
each 3 
6 
12 
25 
100 
L. .10 .20 
.35 
.65 
1.15 
4.00 
M.15 
.25 
.45 
.85 
2.75 
S. 
Bits. 100 for .35 
.15 
.25 
.40 
1.35 
MISS ALAMEDA (Salbach 
1934). 
A deep 
sal- 
mon pink, set off so well by the distinctive 
carmine blotch v/hich 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 18 or more buds 
and blooms. Very early. 
The spike is straight and tall, the florets 
are large and round, and of heavy sub¬ 
stance. It is a vigorous grower, placement 
is perfect, and the color is most intriguing. 
each 
3 
6 
12 
25 
100 
L. 
.10 
.20 
.35 
.60 
1.10 
4.00 
M. 
.... 
.15 
.20 
.35 
.65 
2.25 
S. 
.... 
.... 
.15 
.25 
.40 
1.35 
Bits. 100 for .25; 300 for .50 
MISS AMERICA (Salbach 1938). There are few 
varieties that produce so many perfect spikes 
as Miss America. For one of the shows, we 
were able to display 25 perfect spikes out 
of a total planting of 50 bulbs — in fact, 
we cut about all that were in bloom. Few 
varieties will stand hot weather as does 
Miss America, and we have never had a 
crooked spike. The color is a delightful 
shade of pink, almost flesh pink. Blooms 
are large and wide open. Five to 6 of the 
18 buds open at one time. Tall plants, and 
good long flower spike. First prize as best 
dining room table bouquet, and First Award, 
New Introduction Class, East Bay Gladiolus 
Show 1938. Vigorous grower, and good in- 
creaser. Will be immensely popular when 
there is a better distribution of stock. 
each 
3 
6 
12 
25 
100 
L. 
1.00 
1.75 
2.50 
3.50 
5.00 
15.00 
M. 
.50 
1.00 
1.50 
2.50 
3.50 
10.00 
S. 
.35 
.75 
1.25 
2.00 
3.00 
7.50 
Bits. 50 for 1.00 
MISS NEW ZEALAND. A simply huge flower 
that has been a sensation in New Zealand, 
reported as producing 6 or more 8-inch 
florets open at once on a long flower spike 
having a total of 18 buds. Certainly a real 
whopper. Deep salmon pink with cherry 
blotch in throat. 
L. each .10; 3 for .25; 12 for 1.00 
Bits. 50 for .50 
MOTHER MACHREE. A most interesting and 
popular gladiolus in the smoky group. 
Veinaceous lavender with edges of petals 
overlaid salmon pink. Six to 8 large and 
perfectly placed blossoms open at once. 
Late mid-season. 
each 
3 
6 
12 
25 
100 
L. .10 
.20 
.35 
.60 
1.10 
4.00 
M. .... 
.15 
.20 
.35 
.65 
2.25 
Bits. 50 for .25 
MOORISH KING. There are few gladiolus that 
attract as much attention both in the field 
and show room as Moorish King. No other 
variety has as rich a deep red color — a 
deep clear maroon self. Blooms are large, 
plants are tall, and vigorous in growth. If 
the flower spike was a bit longer, Moorish 
King would rank among the best 10 varie¬ 
ties. Tremendously popular. We sell out 
of large sizes each year. 
each 3 
6 
12 
25 
100 
L. .10 .25 
.45 
.75 
1.15 
5.50 
M. .. .15 
Bits. 50 for .50 
.30 
.55 
1.00 
3.50 
MRS. JOHN S. WOOD. A most vigorous, ex¬ 
tremely tall glad with large florets, salmon, 
flaked rose. Five to 6 feet tall. A standby 
among cut flowers, being a real top-notch 
gladiolus. Almost identical to Mrs. Douglas, 
a bit taller if anything. Mid-season. 
Large bulbs only, each .10; 3 for .20; 6 for 
.35; 12 for .60; 25 for 1.10; 100 for 4.00 
MYRNA (D. S. Pruitt). A beautifully ruffled 
creamy white that is sure to become im¬ 
mensely popular. The blooms are large, of 
heavy substance, and are perfectly placed 
on a long flower spike. Ten blooms open 
at one time with 10 unopened buds. Stands 
hot weather and stems do not crook. Early 
bloomer. 
L. each 2.00; M. each 1.50; S. each 1.00 
Bits, each .25; 5 for 1.00 
NEW ERA. No other flower we know of has 
such a delightful rich shade of pink as New 
Era. According to Ridgway's color chart the 
color is Eosin pink shading to La France 
pink, with cream throat. 
Plants make good growth and produce 
fairly long straight flower spikes. The place¬ 
ment of the individual florets is not always 
perfect. The flowers are of heavy substance 
and are beautifully ruffled. 
L. each .20; 3 for .50; 6 for .95 
Bits. 25 for .50 
NINTH SYMPHONY. Large brilliant salmon 
orange. The blooms are wide open, of 
good size and are well placed on a long, 
straight flower spike. One of the most bril¬ 
liantly colored gladiolus in existence. 
each 
3 
12 
L. 
.10 
.25 
.95 
M. 
.... 
.20 
.60 
S. 
.10 
.35 
Bits. 
60 for 
.50 
OPAL QUEEN. (Salbach 1936). A huge flow¬ 
er that is most attractive, due to its dusky 
iridescence. Pale orange yellow with smoky 
tongue and veining in the center of the 
florets. Very opaque, and an elegant cut 
flower. A vigorous grower, completely dis¬ 
tinct. Eighteen buds with 5 immense florets 
open at once. A real beauty — one of the 
very best of all recent introductions. Mid¬ 
season. 
each 
3 
0 
12 
L. 
.25 
.60 
1.10 
2.00 
M. 
.15 
.35 
.65 
1.15 
S. 
.10 
.25 
.40 
.70 
Bits 
I. 25 for 
.50 
OREGON RED. See 1939 introductions. Pagi 2. 
OREGON STATE. See 1940 introductions. 
Page 2. 
MAMMOTH WHITE 
PARADISE. A Picardy seedling on the soft 
apricot shade. All spikes are good, but some 
come "super-fine," and such spikes are al¬ 
most unbeatable on the show table. Large 
blooms, of good substance, perfectly placed 
on long spike. Mid-season. Large bulbs 
only. 
L. each .10; 3 for .20; 6 for .35; 12 for .60; 
25 for 1.10; 100 for 4.00 
PELEGRINA. In a class by itself in the deep 
indigo or violet blues. A most unusual flow¬ 
er. Especially good all-around habits for a 
blue. 
each 3 6 12 25 100 
L. .10 .20 .35 .60 1.10 4.00 
"Opal Queen was the finest in my planting 
A^dt year both as to color and size." 
— A. S. H., Wisconsin. 
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