1943 GLADIOLUS INTRODUCTIONS 
Each year we grow thousands of seedlings. Some of these are grown for three 
or four years before final selections are made. This year we are offering two 
new varieties that are definitely up to our standard and we feel certain will 
have the approval of the gladiolus fans as well as the public. 
ORINDA (Salbach 1943). Pink seedling x Emile Aubrun. Very 
large wide open geranium pink with prominent rose red 
heart on two lower petals. This red heart is set into bright 
‘yellow, producing a very striking color effect. Four to five 
large round blooms open at one time with a total of 17 to 
18 buds and blooms. Medium tall flower stalks that are al- 
ways straight. Good grower and generous producer of bulb- 
lets, Mid-season. Very showy. 
Large $3.00 each; Medium $2.00 each; Small $1.00 each 
No bulblets for sale. 
YELLOW RUFFLES (Salbach 1943). Parentage unknown. 
Big beautifully ruffled clear light yellow, with deeper yellow 
on two lower petals. Four to six large blooms open at one 
time. Each bulb produces from two to three flower spikes. 
Vigorous grower, medium tall, straight stems, very heavy 
substance. Very attractive and a fine addition to the ruffled 
varieties. Mid-season. 
Large $5.00 each; Medium $3.00 each; Small $2.00 each 
No bulblets for sale. 
Five Superb Patented Gladiolus 
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 in keeping with the amount 
of stock available. By careful growing, we have increased our stock rapidly 
and therefore are offering them at much more attractive prices than last year. 
The popularity of these varieties is best evidenced by the number of awards 
they have received at the various shows, including four first awards at the 
1942 Estherville, Iowa, show and eight first’s at the big 1942 Boston show. A few 
reliable firms have been licensed to sell these patented varieties in the United 
States this season. 
CALIFORNIA (Salbach 1939). Sold under 
protection of U. S. Patent No. 359. Very 
large wide open geranium pink with 
_ slightly deeper pink blotch in throat. 
‘Blooms are of good substance and open 
well when cut. Tall plants, with long 
flower spikes that are always straight. 
‘Grows and blooms especially well in dry 
hot climate. Won ist prize at 1939 East 
Bay Gladiolus show for largest floret, 
measuring 7%”, also American Home 
Achievement Medal. In 1940 show at San 
Francisco World’s Fair, 1st best single 
spike in mammoth class, also first for best 
three spikes. Large but not coarse. Early. 
No small or bulblets for sale. 
Large, each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.20; 
50 for $8.75 
Medium, each 20c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85; 
50 for $7.50 
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. First prize at the 1942 
big Boston 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 5% to 6% feet high. 
Flowers are well placed, and as many as 
5 to 7 open at one time. The color is be- 
tween La France and Geranium pink, 
- soft, but very clear in tone. A magnificent 
big gladiolus that isn’t in the least coarse. 
Splendid seed parent. Mid-season. No 
medium or small bulbs—or bulblets for 
sale. 
Large, each 40c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.60; 
50 for $12.50. 
HELEN OF TROY (Salbach 1939). Sold 
under protection of U. S. Patent No. 357. 
A mammoth gladiolus in a very pleasing 
shade of apricot and pink, with soft blotch 
of Indian Orange on lower petals. Tall 
and stately long straight flower spikes 
with six to eight wide open blooms open 
at once. Heavy substance and perfect 
placement. Florets from seven to eight 
inches in diameter. One of Oregon’s 
prominent growers says, “Helen of Troy 
made one of the best spikes I have ever 
seen.” At Grants Pass 1940 show, won 
1st as Champion Spike; also four other 
firsts. At East New York 1940 show, ist in 
its color class; at 1942 Boston show, 1st 
single spike amateur class. At 1942 Esther- 
ville, lowa, show, Champion Spike in divi- 
sion five; also first in division six; also 
Grand Champion for single spike, and 
Grand Champion for best three spikes. In 
addition to being one of the finest exhibi- 
tion varieties, Helen of Troy is superb in 
the garden and exquisitely beautiful as a 
cut flower. No small bulbs or bulblets for 
sale, 
Large, each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.20; 
50 for $8.75 
Medium, each 20c¢; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85; 
50 for $7.50 
KING OF HEARTS (Salbach 1939). Sold 
under protection of U. S. Patent No. 360. 
Perhaps the largest of all gladiolus and 
yet not the least bit coarse. The individ- 
ual florets measure from 8 to 8% inches 
in diameter. The flower stalks are not 
thick, but are strong and wiry, adding to 
the grace of this fine new variety. The 
plants are vigorous in growth, and tall 
with long flower spikes, often 214 feet long. 
Blooms are of heavy substance, are per- 
fectly placed and as many as eight open 
at once. The color is a light coral red to 
pink. A prominent Eastern grower says, 
e Carl Salbach -« 
“Your King of Hearts produced a swell 
spike; by noon of the second day of the 
show it had 5% blooms open and it was 
stunning. I have a feeling that the size 
and warmth of color of your King of 
Hearts was unquestionably the outstand- 
ing feature of the show the second day, 
and it was plenty stunning the first day.” 
Won Ist prize at 1942 big Boston show for 
single spike, also 1st for best 2 spikes, and 
Ist for Geo. W. Hunt trophy. No small 
bulbs or bulblets for sale. 
Large, each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.20; 
50 for $8.75 
Medium, each 20¢; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85; 
50 for $7.50 
SIR GALAHAD (Salbach 1939). Sold under 
protection of U. S. Patent No. 356. A study 
in contrast, for the purity of its soft 
- creamy yellow is enhanced by its diamond 
shaped blotch of rich crimson in the deep 
cream colored throat. A pure and perfect 
flower, well named for Galahad, the per- 
fect knight. Florets are large and wide 
open—long flower spike with at least 6 of 
the 18 flowers open at once. Blooms are 
perfectly placed, and are of heavy sub- 
stance. Stems always straight. No other 
gladiolus even resembles Sir Galahad. 
Won many first prizes, including lst prize 
for best single spike amateur class at 1942 
big Boston show. Very striking and beau- 
tiful, especially under electric light. Mid- 
season, No small bulbs or bulblets for sale. 
Large, each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.20; 
50 for $8.75 
Medium, each 20c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85; 
50 for $7.50 

SPECIAL GROUP OFFER 
One large bulb each, California, Grand 
Opera, Helen of Troy, King of Hearts, and 
Sir Galahad, separately labeled for $1.25; 
3 large bulbs each (15 bulbs) $3.25. 


