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 in- 
terest in these varieties; so we are free to fix the prices in keeping with the 
amount of stock available. The popularity of these varieties is best evidenced 
by the number of awards they have received at the various shows. 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 first prize at 1939 East 
Bay Gladiolus Show for largest floret, 
measuring 7% inches, also American 
Home Achievement Medal. In 1940 show 
at San Francisco World’s Fair, first best 
single spike in mammoth class, also first 
for best three spikes. Large but not coarse. 
Early. No small bulbs or bulblets for sale. 
L. each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.35 
M. each 20c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85 
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 8% 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 
between 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. 
Stock scarce, 
L. only (Limit 1 to a customer), each 50c | 
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 éight 
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 
first as Champion Spike; also four other 
firsts. At East New York 1940 show, first 
in its color class; at 1942 Boston show, 
first single spike amateur class. At 1942 
Estherville, Iowa, show, Champion Spike 
in division 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 exhibition varieties, Helen of Troy 
is superb in the garden and exquisitely 
beautiful as a cut flower. No small bulbs 
or bulblets for sale. 
L. each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.35 
M. each 20c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85 
