FOUR SUPERB PATENTED GLADIOLUS 
Patented because they are outstanding and a big advance in their various 
color classes. We have many letters telling us how well they have grown and 
bloomed in various parts of the U. S. as well as Canada and Australia. Re- 
ceived many awards. 
CALIFORNIA (Salbach). Sold under U. S. Patent No. 359. Very large, wide open blooms 
of clear geranium pink, with slightly deeper shade of rose pink on two lower petals. 
Pleasing colors. One of the few gladiolus that will stand the hottest dry weather. 
Blooms are always perfectly placed and do not fade or burn. Tall wiry straight stems. 
Mid-season. 
L each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25; M 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25 
GRAND OPERA (Salbach). Sold under U. S. Patent No. 280. One of the largest and 
tallest of all gladiolus. Plants frequently grow 6 ft. tall with 8 inch well placed wide 
open blooms. Color clear deep La France to geranium pink, with soft rose red feather- 
ing on two lower petals. Six blooms open at one time. Large, but not coarse. Splendid 
CltLeuOWEr Mid =SCASOM - erie ee ee L each 35e; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50 
M each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25 
KING OF HEARTS (Salbach). Sold under U. S. Patent No. 360. Large blooms of coral 
red to salmon are perfectly placed on long flower head. Eight or more open blooms. 
Tall plants, good grower and rapid increaser. Opens well when cut in bud. Fine cut 
flower. Early mid-Season........... L each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25 
M 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25 
SIR GALAHAD (Salbach). Sold under U. S. Patent No. 356. Big wide open blooms of 
soft creamy yellow, with brilliant crimson blotch on lower petals. Long straight flower 
head with 6 or more open blooms. Winner of many prizes. Striking in the garden and 
beautiful as a cut flower. 
L each 25c; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25; M 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25 
SPECIAL OFFER 
Six large bulbs each California, Grand Opera, King of Hearts and Sir Gala- 
had, separately labeled sent prepaid for $5.00. 
TESTIMONIALS 
From Idaho—"'! have your Grand Opera, which is my pride and joy. It grows from 5 to 
6 ft. tall, and is beautiful. I also have Sir Galahad, which I am proud of.” 
From Montana—“We had a few Sir Galahad and King of Hearts last year and we think 
they are the most beautiful glads we have ever seen.” 
From New Jersey—'Last year I sent you an order for gladiolus and they were the nicest 
I ever raised.”’ 
From Crystal Lake, Ill.—“Note that this is the 14th year I have ordered gladiolus from 
you. Am happy to say, that in those 14 years I have never been disappointed with the 
bulbs I received.” 
From Nebraska—"The glads that I purchased from you couldn't have been better in 
any state. 
Greta Garbo, Candy Heart, King of Hearts, Grand Opera, and Sir Galahad were 5 to 51/2 
ft. tall with florets measuring as much as 7!/, inches.” 
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