1942 GLADIOLUS INTRODUCTIONS 
Each year we grow thousands of seedlings. Some of these are grown for three or four years. We feel for- 
tunate indeed, when we are able to select from these seedlings varieties that are worthy of introduction. 
This year we are offering two new varieties that we feel are up to our standards for new introduc- | 
tions. We offer these two new varieties without any reservation and feel certain they will become 
tremendously popular. 

ACE OF HEARTS (Salbach 1942)—Large soft 
orange-pink, two lower petals pale or- 
ange yellow with prominent scarlet 
blotch. Tall plants, long perfectly straight 
flower spike. Six to eight well expanded 
blooms open at one time, with a total of 
20 blooms and un-opened buds. Florets 
always correctly placed. Very vigorous 
grower and good increaser. Splendid ex- 
hibition variety as well as cut flower. 
Mid-season. Large only, each, $5.00. 
BEAUTIFUL LADY (Salbach 1942)—Star of 
Bethlehem x Pink Seedling. ‘There has 
long been a need for a bright, yet deli- 
cate upstanding La France pink. We feel 
certain that Beautiful Lady fits into this 
niche perfectly. The blooms are of good 
size, fine substance and are well placed 
on a long perfectly straight flower spike. 
The lower half of the floret is white, 
shading to a delightful delicate La 
France pink. One of our visitors referred 
to it as a “perfect baby pink.” Plants are 
tall and vigorous growing, producing 
many plump, clean, healthy bulbs. Espe- 
cially desirable for interior decorations. 
Early mid-season. Large bulbs only, each, 
$5.00 
SIX SUPERB NEW PATENTED VARIETIES 
Patented because they are outstanding and a big advance in their various color classes. Because of 
the patents no other grower has a financial interest in these varieties, so we are free to fix the prices ag 
in keeping with the amount of stock available. By careful growing, we have increased our stock rapidly . 

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and therefore are offering them at much more attractive prices than last year. 
These various varieties received many awards at the different shows during the past season, and we 
have received many letters of commendation from customers in different sections of the country. a 
A few reliable firms have been licensed to sell these patented varieties in the United States this year. +a 
CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1939) — Sold under 
protection of U. S. Patent No. 359. An 
immense deep geranium pink that is 
simply breath taking. Almost a self color, 
except for a slightly deeper pink blotch 
in throat. Blooms are well expanded, 
are of heavy substance and are slightly 
ruffled. Plants make vigorous growth and 
are tall with long flower spikes. As many 
as six to eight blooms open at one time. 
Won first prize in East Bay Gladiolus 
1939 Show, for largest individual floret, 
measuring 734”, also won American 
Home Achievement Medal in same show. 
In 1940 East Bay Gladiolus Show held at 
the World’s Fair, on Treasure Island, 
San Francisco, won first prize as best sin- 
gle spike pink in mammoth class, also 
first for the best three spikes. Big but 
not coarse. Early. No medium or small 
bulbs—or bulblets for sale. Large, each, 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.50. 
GRAND OPERA (Salbach 1938)—Sold under 
protection of U. S. Patent No. 280. Defi- 
nitely one of the most sensational gladi- 
olus ever offered, for it not only sets a 
new standard for size, but has beautiful 
form, as well as an appealing color. The 
first bloom grown from a small bulb ac- 
tually “Stole the Show” at the California 
Festival 1933 Show. Blooms since then 
have been even more sensational. Florets 
have reached 814 inches in diameter. 
Even the tip buds are large and resemble 
a slender rose bud. Grows from 5Y4 to 
61 feet high. Flowers are well placed, 
and as many as 5 to 7 open at one time. 
The color is between La France and Ger- 
anium pink, soft, but very clear in tone. 
A magnificent big gladiolus that isn’t in 
the least coarse. Splendid seed parent. 
Midseason. No medium or small bulbs— 
or bulblets for sale. Large, each, 50¢; 3 
for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.50. 
CARL SALBACH 
HELEN OF TROY (Salbach 1939)—Sold un- 
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der protection of U.S. Patent No. 357. A 
mammoth gladiolus in a very pleasing 
shade of apricot and pink. Tall and- 
stately, long straight flower spike with six _ 
to eight wide open blooms, open at once. 
Heavy substance and perfect placement. 
The color is a soft light apricot-buff with 
soft blotch of Indian orange on lower 
petals. Florets from seven to eight inches 
in diameter. One of Oregon’s best com- 
mercial growers, says “Helen of Troy 
made one of the finest spikes I ever saw in 
my time’; an Australian grower says 
“Helen of Troy is my favorite, our spike 
had everything and is the most beautiful 
in our garden.” At the 1940 Grants Pass 
Oregon, show, won first as champion 
spike, and also four other firsts. At East- 
ern New York 1940 Show won first in its 
color class. Won many firsts at various 
1941 shows. No small bulbs or bulblets 
for sale. Large, each, 50¢; 3 for $1.25; 6 for 
$2.25; 12 for $4.50. Medium, each, 35¢i 
3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.50. 

