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OUR STOCK. We supply first class stock of Bearded Iris rhizomes which will bloom the first season. Our Dafodil, Dahlia, Dutch Iris, and Ranunculus are all large size, top quality, carefully selected varieties from each class.

SHIPMENTS are made as follows:

Bearded Iris — June 1st to November 1st. Dahlias — February 15th to early May. Daffodils, Dutch Iris and Ranunculus — September 15th to January 1st.

GIFTS may be selected any time throughout the year. A card will be sent for the birthday or "special occasion", and the gift will be shipped at the proper plantinng time.

MINIMUM ORDER — Due to increased costs of doing business, we cannot accept BULB orders for less than $ 2.50.

POSTAGE will be prepaid on shipments to points west of the Rocky Mountains. Add 10% to cover extra postage for shipments of all Dahlias, Daffodils, Gladiolus and Iris, to all other places.

SALES TAX. Add 3% California Sales Tax to all orders to be delivered in California.

TERMS. Remittance should accompany all orders, unless credit has been established.

ORDER EARLY. Please order early to prevent disappointment. For late orders, in case we are sold out, please advise if we may make substitutions of equal or better value. NEW IRIS These are all distinct and improvements over the present named varieties.

CAROLINE JANE. An exceptionally large clear and plicata. The enormous flowers are perfectly placed on tall, well branched stems. The are bright and clear $9.00 FIRST VIOLET. Very clear sparkling "Manganese Violet" self, with blue under tone. The large ruffled blooms are well placed on tall stems. Stock scarce....$20.00 FRANCES KENT. Standards are chartreuse cream, lightly flushed . Falls are lighter, with pinkish beard. Good size, well formed blooms. Very out standing $7.50 MOHR. Beautifully formed greenish self, with a slight flush of lavender on upper part of falls. Very distinct $3.50 MARY RANDALL. One of the most popular of ail iris. Deep pink self with brilliant tangerine beard. Good size blooms on medium tall, well branched stems. Received the highest award in 1954. Stock very scarce $15.00 PACEMAKER. Considered by many as the best red. Color is a warm red self, with slight undertone of orange. Rich bronzy gold beard $3.00 REAL GOLD. New Oncobred, in shades of gold. Standards are bright golden buff. Falls deep golden buff with soft veining. Rapid increaser and free bloomer. Very distinct $8.00 REHOBETH. Superb sky blue of immense size, and perfect form. Blooms of heavy substance and fine texture, with a satin sheen. Stoclc limited...... $25.00 TOP FLIGHT. Good size, pure apricot self, without other markings. Intense orange red beard. Perfected formea blooms of heavy texture $7.50

SELECTED LIST OF BEARDED IRIS

ALDURA. Attractive blue and white plicata $1.00; 3 for $2.50 AMANDINE. Smooth lemon cream self with dainty, ruffled form. Large blooms of very heavy substance. Clear color. Rugged grower, and hardy in severest climate ..$1.50; 3 for $4.00 AMBER GEM. Magnificent large blooms of subdued rose, with blending of golden amber. Flowers are beautifully poised on low branched stems. Free flowering and good increaser $1.50; 3 for $4.00 AMIGO. Richly colored, low growing, bi-color. Standards are clear violet blue and falls intense deep violet blue. God grower and free bloomer. 60c; 3 for $1.50 ARGUS PHESANT. Solid golden brown self, even to the beard. Rich texture and a soft sheen. Superb new iris.: .$2.50; 3 for $6.50 AUBURN. Both standards and falls are a coppery reddish red brown with a bril liant dash of blue on the upper part of the falls. Bright red beard. Blooms of good form and heavy substance $1.00; 3 for $2.50 ballerina. Beautifully ruffled, new light pink, with bright red beard. Good size blooms of fine form and good substance, on medium tall stems. High ranking new pink - ...... $5.00; 3 for $12.50 BERKELEY BLUE. Blooms early and freely over a long period. Immense blooms of clear azure blue, with an enameled finish. Rugged grower. Salbach introduc tion $1.00; 3 for $2.50 BERKELEY GOLD. High ranking deep yellow self. Perfectly formed blooms of rich deep yellow, well .placed on medium tall well branched stems. Blooms pro fusely even in the severest climate, Salbach introduction., 65c: 3 for $1.75 AND GOLD. A stunning varigata. Standards intense chrome-gold. Falls blackish . A most striking contrast of rich colors 75c: 3 for $2.00 BLUE ELEGANCE. Very , large, stately Oncobred, in two harmonious . Large rounded standards of clear chicory blue. Wide falls of deeper blue, accented with dark blue veining $2.00: 3 for $5.00 BLUE RHYTHM. Large clear cornflower blue self. Tall well branched stems, with many open blooms. Highest award in 1950 $1.00: 3 for $2.50 BLUE SHIMMER. One of the finest blue plicatas. Ivory white background, handsomely dashed and dotted with pure blue. Hardy vigorous grower, and fast ...75c: 3 for $2.00 BRILLIANT AMBER. Immense blooms of deep amber, shading to golden brown. Tall well branched stems. Vigorous grower $1.00: 3 for $2.50 BRONZED COPPER. Low growing, rich blend of copper, gold and violet, with a dash ot blue on the falls 65c. 3 11,75 BROWN BOY. Low growing soft brown self. Long lasting when used as a cut tlower. Good grower and free bloomer 65c: 3 for $1.75 BRYCE CANYON. Distinct and warm shade of henna —copper self except for the gold shading on upper part of falls. Well formed blooms, on medium tall stems. Good grower and free bloomer, in any climate $1.00: 3 for $2.50 BULWARK. Outstanding English varigata. Golden yellow standards, and rich brown falls. Low growing 60c: 3 for $1.50 ■BRUNHILDE. Good size blooms in clear deep blue self. Fine form and firm substance. Medium tail 65c: 3 for $1.75 CAHOKIA. One of the finest . Large well formed blooms of clear light blue, without any suggestion of lavender or other markings. Tall well branched stems. Good growing habits. $3.00: 3 for $7.50 rose. One of our best introductions. The large beautifully form ed flowers, have fine substance and are artistically placed on 36 inch stems. The color IS a soft rose pink, without any other markings. A free bloomer. Hardy and good grower $1.50; 3 for $4.00 -CAPITGLA. Big Onco-bred hybrid in a deep red violet color, with prominent veining. Pollen parent of many outstanding iris $1.00: 3 for $2.50 CASA MORENA. Impressive, extra large blooms. A self in a new warm chest nut brown with metallic highlights of copper. Vigorous grower $1.00: 3 ^r $2.50 CHAMOIS. A pure chamois self, without veining or other markings. Deep yellow beard, tipped bronz. Unusually large flowers of fine form ...$1.50: 3 for $4.00 CHANTILLY. Dainty -pink, heavily ruffled and frilled, with golden haft. Good substance and growing hdbits. $1 .00: 3 for $2.50

—2— CHAR-MAIZE. Greenish yellow with undertone of chartreuse. Tall growing. Large blooms, somewhat ruffled, have excellent substance and fine form. Vigorous grower. Very distinct $5.00- 3 for $12.00 CHERIE. Large ruffled peach pink. Fine form and excellent substance. Very popular. Highest award in 195! $3.00; 3 for $7.50 CHINA MAID. A truly lovely iris. Large finely formed blooms of lilac pink, with undertone of golden bronze, which are nicely poised on tall well branched stems. Blooms early and increased rapidly 75c; 3 for $2.00 CHIVALRY. Top iris in 100 best in 1947. Ruffled, mountain lake blue, of exquisit torm. Hardy in any climate $1,00; 3 for $2.50 CIGARETTE. A smoothly, elegant, pure cream self. Tall stems and vigorous 9'"°^®'' 65c: 3 for $1.75 CLARET VELVET. Deep claret velvet of good size and form. Medium tall. Vigor ous grower. Hardy 3 for $2.00 CLOTH OF GOLD. Yes, a regal yellow. Distinct because the vivid orange beard stands out in a flaunting manner against the deep yellow petals. Fragrant. Hardy everywhere ...75c: 3 for $2.00 CLOUD CAP. The largest of all of the new . Tall well branched stems, fcxtremely large pink blooms with extra heavy red beard. In a class by itself i-ir,iin r>ACTic am ■ $6.00; 3 for $15.66 tiaringV . torm.r TTall M well""'^'"'"9 branched Wisteria stems — mauve blue. Slightly waved$1.00; 3and for widely$2.50 DARK KNI^GHT. Fine mahogany red, of excellent form and good substance. Tall well branched stems. Strong grower. Hardy ...,60c: 3 for $1.50 DAYBR^K. Delicate sunrise pink and gold with faint coppery undertone. Flow ers ot tine form on medium tall stems. ySc; 3 for $2.00 DEEP VELVET. A handsome dark iris. The rich violet color deepens in the center to an intense, almost black . Silken sheen. Blooms profusely. Salbach intro- - .....65c: 3 for $1.75 ^iPh'"^ally large flower of firm^ ''9hf substance pink self—with and clear acolor. delicate Blooms hint of of greaf . beauty, Exception- nicely displayed on sturdy 36 inch stems. One of the very best new pinks. An orchid pink self with a white beard, tinted lemon. Blooms ot tine torm on well branched medium tall stems. Free bloomer. Hardy DREAMLAND. A beautiful hollyhock red, good form and growing habits. Popt^ 3 for $2.50 DUET. _ Always_ popular with our garden visitors. Honey gold standards with a suggestion of pink. Violet falls, edged with the color of the standards ^P®^f3cular, beautifully rounded ruffled blooms of hugh size, in a delightful reddish- color. Effective veining. Won highest award in 1945. CAIDhAlK tLAINc.Cl A.MC AppealingA ,. .iris. of. regal form. Pale primrose$'-00; to canary 3 for $2.56white standards, rise above the yellow falls 60c: 3 for $1.50 FANTASY. Striking Orchid pink. Unlike the other new pinks, the color is more ot a pink. Well formed blooms of good size, have a brilliant red beard Medium tall $3.50; 3 for $8.00

—3— FIRECRACKER. Bright —red plicate with yellow markings. Falls have an effective dash of pure yellow. Hardy in severest climate -$1.00; 3 for $2.50 FRANK ADAMS. Fawn pink standards. Strawberry-rose falls. Large flowers on tall well branched stems : 60c; 3 for $1.50 FRIEDA MOHR. One of the earliest introductions that has withstood all com petition in the orchid pink class. Blossoms of classic form are properly placed on stately stems, Fragrant. Needs protection in severe climate 60c; 3 for $1.50 GARDEN GLORY. Near to a true red, with smooth haft and enameled finish. A low growing favorite $1.00; 3 for $2.50 GARDEN MAGIC. Dark, velvety maroon red. Sizeable flowers on well branched stems of medium height. Hardy in severest climate 60c; 3 for $1.50 GIBSON GIRL. Attractive plicata of medium size. Rosy helitrope trimming on light yellow background. Good form and branching. Free bloomer. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 GOLD BROCADE. Very early tall growing yellow. Good size blooms on well branched stems. Needs winter protection in cold climate. .$1.00; 3 for $2.50 GOLD DUST. Really outstanding bright yellow plicata. Both standards and falls are a rich golden yellow flushed and dotted deep brown. Perfectly formed blooms, well placed on tall stems. Vigorous grower and good increaser. Salbach introduc tion $5.00; 3 for $12.50 GOLDEN EAGLE. Large bright yellow with a satiny sheen. No trace of amber or other colors. Strong grower and hardy. 60c; 3 for $1.50 GOLDEN MAJESTY. Th is golden yellow is not new, but is still popular. The clear yellow color does not fade. It is a reliable bloomer even in the severest climate 60c; 3 for $1.50 GOLDEN RUFFLES. Stunning, ruffled yellow. Gracefully fluted blooms in abundance $1.50; 3 for $4.00 GRACE MOHR. Seedling of V^illiam Mohr. Big beautifully rounded petals of lavender-violet have lovely veining in a deeper shade. Very popular. 75c; 3 for $2.00 GRAND CANYON. Subdued rock tones of violet- and copper. Gold ac cent at beard and haft. Ruffled 60c; 3 for $1.50 GREAT LAKES. Very large clear blue self. Strong grower, hardy in severest climate. Perfect blooms, well placed on tall, low branched stems 75c; 3 for $2.00 GREEN PASTURES. Interesting because its chartreuse color is entirely different. Large blooms on tall well branched stems. Needs protection in cold climate $2.00; 3 for $5.00 GYPSY. A warm and charming efect is achieved by the coppery orange-gold standards, and the finely textured chestnut-brown falls. Late. 60c; 3 for $1.50 GYPSY ROSE. Rich tapestry red suffused with a warm glow of copper and a touch of blue in center of falls. Large blooms of pleasing rounded form. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 HAPPY BIRTHDAY. One of the best new pinks. Clear deep pink with orange-red beard. Large perfectly formed blooms are beautifully ruffled. Medium tall well branched stems. Good grower and increaser $8.00; 3 for $20.00 HAPPY DAYS. One of the earliest to bloom. Soft yellow. Prolific bloomer. Needs protection in cold climate 60c; 3 for $1.50 HELEN McGregor. Very large clear pale blue of uniform color. Of perfect form, nicely placed on good strong stems. Blooms somewhat ruffled. Received the highest award in 1949. Hardy in any climate $1.50; 3 for $4.00 HIGH COMMAND. Splendid variety from England. Primrose yellow stand ards present a striking contrast to the handsome full flaring falls of velvety dark mahogany ..,$1.00; 3 for $2.50 ICE KING. Immense, stately and beautifully ruffled white, which is enhanced by a decided blue undertone. Light blue buds and a pure white beard. Tall nicely branched stems. Fragrant $1.00; 3 for $2.50 ICY BLUE. Very tall light glacier blue, frosted white. Very free bloomer. Popu lar 60c: 3 for $1,50 INSPIRATION. An import from New Zeland that has been received with en thusiasm. Vibrant rose self, with giant blooms of exquisit form. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 JUNALUSKA. Very popular "blended red". Composed of copper gold stand ards and bronzy maroon falls. Blooms early and over a long period. Strong grower and rapid increaser. Hardy 60c; 3 for $1.50 LADY BOSCAWEN. Unusually hardy, large pu re alabaster white of elegant ruffled form $1.00; 3 for $2.50 LADY MOHR. A queen in the iris world. The coloring of this iris is entirely unique. Standards, luminous oyster shell white. Falls pale chartreuse, with promi nent veining and a dash of red violet at the haft. Flowers are large and of rounded form, and are well placed on 36 inch, well branched stems. Blooms are especially fine for flower arrangements $1.00; 3 for $2.50 LOS ANGELES. Large clear white plicata. Trimley feathered and edged blue. Strong grower. Hardy. Rapid increaser.. 60c; 3 for $1.50 LUCERNE. A large deep blue that has all the qualities of a top ranking iris. Well formed, good size blooms, on tall low branched stems, good growing habits and a rapid increaser 65c; 3 for $1.75 MAJIC CARPET. A rose and cream plicata of generous size and flaring form. The rose trim is dashed on a cream background. Ranks among the best plicatas. 75c; 3 for $2.00 MASTER CHARLES. Rich and glowing mulberry purple of good size and fine form. Vigorous grower, free bloomer and hardy 60c; 3 for $1.50 MEERSCHAUM. Unusual meerschaum pipe color, with prominent veining in a darker shade. Salbach introduction 65c; 3 for $1.75 MELLOWGLOW. One of the finest Iris. Ruffled blooms in rich apricof-peach, with a pink blush. Smooth finish. Prolific ..$1.50; 3 for $4.00 MELODY LANE. Introducing a delicious new color to the iris ,—glisten ing golden apricot with bright tangerine orange beard. Delicately ruffled flowers. $3.50; 3 for $8.00 MEXICO. Pleasing color combination. Golden buff standards, and warm red- brown falls, bordered golden buff. Form reminds one of a Mexican straw hat. Late flowering $1.00; 3 for $2.50 MINNIE COLQUITT. An entirely different plicata. Huge, well shaped petals, are white in the center, with rich stiched edging of -purple. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 MINUET. Heavily ruffled and fluted blend of old gold, with falls of delicate lavender blue, bordered with old gold. The beard is a very rich orange. Nicely branched stems $3.50 MISS CALIFORNIA. Lovely, large pink blooms on tall well branched stems. Grows vigorously in all parts of the country. Very popular. Salbach introduction. 60c; 3 for $1.50 MISSOURI. Classic medium blue of good size and form. Distinct because of the artistic touch of brown on the top curve of the falls. 60c; 3 for $1.50 MME. LOUIS AUREAU. Popular French variety. Silvery white with feathered edgings of rosy heliotrope 60c; 3 for $1.50 MOONLIGHT SONATA. Enchantingly different. Lime-yellow with beard of the same shade. Finely notched petals add to its charm. Originally from New Zealand. $1.50; 3 for $4.00 MORNING BLUE. Fine blue Oncobred, in shades of clear lavender-blue with deeper blue veining on both standards and falls. Standards large and round. Broad semi-flaring falls. Tall well branched stems. One of the best. _■ . $2.00; 3 for $5.00 MOUNT WASHINGTON. Magnificent large white with golden beard and haft markings. Hardy, tall growing and fragrant...... 65c; 3 for $1.75 MULBERRY ROSE. This delightfully different rose-mulberry color has life and is particularly effective in the garden planting .75c; 3 for $2.00 NARADA. A clear light blue with fine large blooms in profusion. We had a row IS ft. long that produced over ISO bloom stalks. Increases rapidly 60c; 3 for $1.50 OLA KALA. Intense deep deep yellow, almost orange. Flaring, lightly frilled and waved flowers on tall stems. Winner of highest award in 1948 $1.00; 3 for $2.50 OLD ROSE. Pu re old rose, except that the falls shade to cardinal near the halft. Beautiful blooms held high above the foliage. Salbach introduction 60c: 3 for $1.50 ORANGE FLAME. A fascinating iris that brings a rale thrill v/hen it blooms. Burnished golden orange standards. Radiant coppery red falls. Medium height stems. Salbach introduction 60; 3 for $1.50 ORCHID LADY. Tall late flowering orchid-pink of perfect form. Especially beautiful in flower arrangements, as it lasts well when cut, and the pink shade is more pronounced under artificial light. Salbach introduction 60c; 3 for $1.50 ORIENTAL GLORY. This is one of our finest introductions. The color combina tion is dramatic. Standards, velvety mahogany red. Falls very rich, deep chestnut brown, shading to gold near the haft, with brilliant blue blaze in the center of the falls. Bright orange beard. Perfectly formed blooms on well branched stems. Excellent growing habits. A top ranking iris. ... $7.50; 3 for $17.50 ORMOHR. Exceptionally large, outstanding Onco-hybrid of breath taking beauty. Silvery lilac with violet veining. Somewhaf rounded blooms nicely held on tall stems. Very popular..... —60c; 3 for $1.50 OZONE. This pearly mauve to lilac iris has a flower center brushed with soft coppery brown 60c; 3 for $1.50 PACEMAKER. One of the very best red iris. The unifomity of color due to the absence of any venation at the haft is exceptional. Tall well branched stems. $3.00; 3 for $7.50 PACIFIC SUNSET. Good size blooms in blended , gold and copper. Salbach introduction. 6Gc; 3 for $1.50 PAINTED DESERT. Warm sand and rock tones capture the beauty of the Arizona mesa. Buff, tan and brovyn, with violet tint on the standard midribs and top of the hafts - 65c; 3 for $1.75 CARL SALBACH 657 Woodmont Avenue Berkeley 8, California

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On all IRIS or BULB orders under $2.00, please add 25c, for Postage and paclcaging Phone: LAndscape 4-3421 PALOMINO. Strikingly handsome flowers of large size and unusual coloring. Standards are a clear pink. Falls are pale ivory, with a distinct edging of amber copper. Related to the new pinks, and has the charastic tangerine orange beard. Very outstanding $12.00; 3 for $30.00 PEACH GLOW. Very pleasing peach pink. Medium size. -..75c; 3 for $2.00 PERSIAN PRINCE. Vivid contrast of colors. Bright yellow standards, and rich chestnut falls. Makes a brilliant clump 65c; 3 for $1.75 PIERRE MENARD. Finest of the new medium toned blues. Very large well form ed blooms. Standards are clear hyacinth-blue, falls slightly deeper. Very free bloomer annd rugged grower $2.50; 3 for $6.50 PINK CAMEO. Delicate Cameo-pink self, with tangerine orange beard for con trast. The color is pink with no lavender cast. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 PINK REFLECTION. Intriguing chamois-pink color, with hint of buff in the under tone. Late 75c; 3 for $2.00 PINK SENSATION. True delicate light pink blooms of excellent form. Lightly ruffled with lacinated edges. Tangerine orange beard. $5.00; 3 for $12.50 PINNACLE. This arresting creation came from New Zeland. Entirely new color combination. Standards are white and falls yellow. The blooms are wax like and beautifully moulded. Fine form, heavy texture and good growing habits, make this an outstanding iris - $2.50; 3 for $6.50 PRARIE SUNSET. Gloriously blended Apricot-peach, amber, copper, pink and glow of gold, paint an "iris sunset". Highest award in 1943. Original price was $100.00 each $1.00; 3 for $2.50 PURISSIMA. One of the first to bloom. Very tall clear white of perfect form. Needs winter protection in cold climates -.60c; 3 for $1.50 RADIANT KNIGHT. Strong late blooming bi-color. Bronzy orange standards with deeper toned falls. Good form and medium tall stalks. Withstands heat, wind and rain. Salbach introduction..... -60c; 3 for $1.50 RADIATION. Attracts immediate attention in the garden. Deep orchid-pink, with tangerine orange beard. Large blooms with wide flaring falls. Hardy in any climate. $5.00; 3 for $12.50 RANGER. Almost true crimson self, velvet textured and of impressive form. Vigorous. Late $1.00; 3 for $2.50 RED AMBER. Soft rosy red with vibrant copper undertone 75c; 3 for $2.00 RED TORCH. Luminous varigata. Bronze buff standards, with richly textured falls of real mahogany red. Petals flare gracefully. Hardy 75c; 3 for $2.00 RED VALOR. Deep garnet red. Admirable form, texture and growing habits combine to make this a winner in the red class 75c; 3 for $2.00 RED VELVET. As near red as any of the newer varieties. Blooms of good size and form on medium tall stems ..-.75c; 3 for $2.00 ROCKET. A vivid, most brilliant orange chrome iris. The flowers are wide petal- ed and have heavy substance. Brilliant color $1.00; 3 for $2.50 ROSE PEARL. We were happy to offer this splendid bi-toned pink. Standards are a creamy pink and the falls deeper pink. Well formed blooms on medium tall stems. Blooms over a long period. 75c; 3 for $2.00 ROSY RUFFLES. Large tall growing rosy pink ruffled $1.00; 3 for $2.50

—7— ROYAL SOVERIGN. Deep orange yellow, recenfly from New Zeland. Large blooms of good form. Holds Its color even in severest weather. Fine addition to this color class .$4.00; 3 for $10.00 RUFFLED BOQUET. Frilled and heavily ruffled iris of deep cream. Falls almost white, edged light yellow. $3.00; 3 for $7.50 RUSSET WINSS. Big blooms in a smooth blending of gold, copper and apricot. Well proportioned blooms with some ruffeling $1.00; 3 for $2.50 SABLE. A dark beauty. The stunning flower head is a solid shade of deepest blue-black, with a blue beard. Petals have a silky gloss. Very popular 75c: 3 for $2.00 SEA LARK. Perewinkle slate-blue. The unusual way in which a purple accent is brushed through the petals, makes this iris distinct. Blue beard. Perfumed. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 SHINING WATERS. Tall growing, clear light blue self. Blooms profusely, but needs some winter protection in severe climate.... 60c: 3 for $1.50 SIERRA BLUE. Large deep blue on tall well branched stems. Free bloomer, and hardy in any climate 60c: 3 for $1.50 SNOQUALMIE. Smooth creamy yellow of fine form and good growing habits. Vigorous grower, and free flowering 60c: 3 for $1.50 SNOW FLURRY. Tall, stylishly ruffled. White, with a faint blue cast. Large blooms on tall stalks. Sweet scented. Fine seed parent. Extremely popular. $1.00: 3 for $^50 SPRING CLOUD. Large well formed white and blue plicata. The white is heavily suffused and dotted blue. Vigorous and rapid increaser 60c; 3 for $1.50 SUNRAY. Large ruffled light yellow, of heavy substance. Tall well branched stems. Hardy in severest climate $2.00; 3 for $5.00 SORREL TOP. A quite unusual plicata. Pale yellow standards, heavily suffused brownish rose. Falls creamy white, heavily dashed with rose. Outsandning in the garden. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 SPANISH PEAKS. Completely snow white of imposing, yet graceful form. Blooms ruffled. Tall well branched stems. Large flowers. $2.00; 3 for $5.00 SPINDRIFT. One of the first flamingo pinks with orange tangerine beard, annd now inexpensive. Medium size blooms in delicate pink. Very popular 75c: 3 for $zbb STATEN ISLAND. Generally regarded as one of the better varigatas. Standards a bright golden yellow, falls a velvety red, edged with narrow band of gold. $3.00; 3 for $7.50 SULTAN'S ROBE. Dramatic combination of colors create a garden treasure of rare beauty. Rich blennding of pure gold, copper, old rose, and deep Van Dyke red. Wide flaring falls are highlighted by an intensely brilliant dash of blue in the center. One of our best introductions. Fine seed parent $100; 3 for $2.50 SUNSET SERENADE. Glowing sunset colors, on immense blooms. Apricot- orange standards are beautiful, against the reddish copper falls, edged orange. 75c: 3 for $2.00 THE ADMIRAL. An intense blue, but not really a dark shade. The form size and finish are outstandinng. Withstands severest weather, and blooms over a long period 75; 3 for $2.00 THE RED DOUGLAS. Impressive blooms on a splendid plant. The deep wine red color is enriched by a brown toned center and orange beard. Perfectly hardy. 75c: 3 for $2.00

—8— TIFFANJA. A plicata of soft shades and fashionable form. Buff tinted gold standards curve gracefully above cream white falls, which have a feathered border of golden-buff brown — ...65; 3 for $1.75 TOP SCORE. A brilliant varigata. Clear bright yellow standards, and rounded falls of rich chestnut brown to mahogany, with clear deep yellow, edging. Distinct and colorful $1.00; 3 for $2.50 TOWER OF JEWELS. An iris of superior beauty and great popularity. A blend ing of gold, pale yellow and mauve. Unusually tall and well proportioned. Sal- bach introduction 75; 3 for $2.00 TOBACCO ROAD. Big golden tobacco-brown self. Very popular. $1.50; 3 for $4.00 TRULY YOURS. Very unusual iris. The heart of the flower is bright yellow, shading to white at the edge of the petals. The unopened buds and under side of the falls are a bright yellow. Blooms of large size, and are heavily ruffled and lace edged. Hardy. Stock limited. - - $10.00 VANITY FAIR. We put this on our "must have" list when we first saw it grow ing under number. Flowers of fine substance and silken finish appear in a new refreshing merium pink shade. Bright tangerine orange beard for accent. $7.50; 3 for $17.50 VATICAN PURPLE. Splendid royal-blue self of handsome form and heavy sub stance. Sunshine on the rich petals brings to life highlights of the majical beauty. Tall and vigorous $1.00; 3 for $2.50 WABASH. Th is well known iris received the highest award in 1940. White standards in beautiful contrast above the deep violet blue falls, which are trim med with a white border. Slightly ruffled ...65c; 3 for $1.75 WHITE PEACOCK. A truly beautiful iris of soft blue white. One of the largest of all iris. Beautifully ruffled broad falls of heavy substance. Tall well branched stems. Very outstanding $10.00; 3 for $25.00 WILLIAM A SETCHELL. One of the largest iris. Giant blooms have standards 7 inches tall and enormous falls 3 1/2 inches wide and 4 inches long. Steel blue standards and deep violet falls. Tall well branched sturdy stalks. Hardy — 75c; 3 for $2-00 YELLOY ORGANDY. Lovely crisp ruffled yellow, with a hint of green under tone. Large blooms of firm substance on tall well branched stems.. Very rugged grower $6.00; 3 for $15.00

BEGINNERS COLLECTION Blue Shimmer, blue annd white plicata. Majic Carpet, Cream and rose plicata. Cigarette, tall cream. Orange Flame, Orange and yellow. Daybrake, soft pink. Rocket, Orange chrome. Duet, gold and violet blennd. "Blue Rhythm, Deep blue. Fair Elaine, two toned yellow. Red Valor, Deep garnet red. ONE EACH, separately labeled for $5.00 (Catalog value - $7.70)

—9— POPULAR FAVORITES Amber Gem, Rose shaded gdd. Ola Kaia, Deep yellow. Bryce Canyon, Deep brown. Pinnacle, Two toned yellow. California Rose, Soft rose pink. Snow Flurry, Ruffled white. Bmohr. Big rosy purple. Sultans Robe, Old rose and gold. Helen McGregor, light blue. Solid Mahogany, Mahogany red. ONE EACH, separately labeled for $7.50 (Catalog value - $13.00)

LATE INTRODUCTIONS Cloud Cap, Very large pink. Palomino, Pink and yellow. Gold Dust, Bright yellow plicata. Yellow Organdie, Chartreuse yellow. Uriental Glory, Rich mahogany red. ONE EACH, separately labeled for $25.00 (Catalog value - $36.50)

SELECTED SEEDLINGS Each year we grow a number of iris seedlings. A few of the best are selected and grown tor further observation. Many of these are as good or better than present narried varieties, but not distinct enough to be introduced. We need the space they occupy, and therefore offer them at bargain prices. 10 each different for $4.00; 25 each different for $8.00 50 (25 varieties, 2 each) separately labeled for $ 15.00

MASS PLANTING SPECIAL We offer these twelve good iris at quantity rates, because they differ only slightly trom other named varieties that we list BLUE VALLEY, large blue. CHIPPEWA, medium size low growing blue annd yellow plicata. CHEERIO, coppery red, like Junaluska. DAWN OF GOLD, large, late yellow. GOLDEN BEAR, Mid -season yellow. LIGHTHOUSE, large old rose and gold blend. MARY E. NICHOLS, white. OLD PARCHMENT, light brown. PERSIA, Lavender and blue. RADIANT, low growing, bright coppery oranqe. SONG OF GOLD, Early yellow. 25 of your selection for $10.00. 50 of your selection for $17.50

OTHER IRIS AUREA, Tall deep yellow. Fall delivery 65c: 3 for $1.75 NEW BLUE. (Siberian) Rich turquoise blue. One of the best. $1.00; 3 for $2.50 PERRY'S BLUE, Light blue on tall slender stems 65; 3 for $1.75

—!0— DAHLIAS Planf February 15th to Mid-May.

NEW DAHLIAS AMI GEORGE (Cactus). Large blooms of a delicate shade of pink with dash of gold at the center. FERNIES TRIUMPH (informal decorative). Brilliant orange red, of good size. One of the best new dahlias from Holland. NAGEL'S PERFECTION (Straight petal cactus). Large flesh pink, shading to lighter center. Tall straight stems NORTHIAM (Cactus). Attractive, large blooms of crimson scarlet, are held high on good strong stems. PHENOMENON (Incurved cactus). Ivory petals spiralled and widely incurving. Blooms have a light suffusion of soft Indian Lake Purple. Large blooms held high on good straight stems. Any of the above for $1.50 each

LARGE FLOWERING DAHLIAS ANNA BENEDICT (Decorative). Large glowing deep maroon. BALLEGOS GLORY (Decorative). Vivid scarlet red, petals gold tipped. COMMERCIAL PINK (Informal decorative). Lovely bright pink of medium size. Excellent as cut flower and for arrangmeents. CLARA CARDER (Decorative). Very large bright pink. Profuse bloomer. CHAPEAU PALLADIA ITALIA (Decorative). Big apricot tipped white. DARCEY SAINSBURY (Decorative). Large white on good straight stems. Free bloomer. JANE COWL (Decorative). Superb orande-gold, shading to apricot. Big blooms on tall stems. MAROR OTIS (Decorative). Immense blooms of copper-bronze to yellow. One of the largest of all dahlias. PASADENA (Decorative). Large free blooming rose pink. SATAN (Semi-cactus). Big blooms in shades of flame-red. WILLIAM ROPKE (Semi-cactus). Dazzeling orange, which shades to yellow at the tips of petals. Good size flowers are held in profusion on medium tall plants. YELLOW SPIRAL (Semi-cactus). Fascinating light yellow of large size. The petals are artistic in form and arrangement. Fine cut flower. Any of the above: $ 1.25 each

MINITURE DAHLIAS ARABESKE (Cactus). Free flowering soft yellow. FAVOURITE (Cactus). Pleasing Apricot. Fine cut flower. LITTLE DARLING (Cactus). Flesh pink, dainty white tips. Perfect.form. PASSEPARTOUT (Decorative). Brilliant red. Excellant cut flower. SALBACH'S ORANGE (Cactus). Deep Orange. WHITE FAWN (Ball dahlia). Small snow white. Fine cut flower. Any of the above: $ 1.00 each

—II — POM PON DAHLIAS Amber Queen, Rich amber. Joe Fette, Pure white. Betty Ann, Delicate pink. Minnie Mels, Purple flushed white. Gertrude,_ Deep red Red Warrior, Bright crimson. Helen Anita, Soft pink with pale white. Taka's Purple, Clear purple. Yellow Gem, Fine.yellow. Any of these Pom Pons: 65c each Any 5 for $ 2.50

DAHLIA SEED We have grown dahlias for many years, and we only select the finest seed from our garden. Plants from these will bloom the first year, and produce tubers that can be plantned the next season. Many customers tell us what fine blooms they get from this seed. LARGE FLOWERING DAHLIA SEED. Gathered from the finest and best seed parents. Pkt. ( 50 seeds) - $ 1.50 Pkt. (100 seeds) - $2.50 MINITURE DAHLIA SEED. Mi niture dahlias are from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter, and are cactus, semi-cactus and decorative in form. Especially popular for flower arrangements Pkt. (100 seeds) - 35c: 3 for $1.00 DWARF DAHLIA SEED. Colorful semi-double flowers in , rose red, yellow and apricot. Plants from 12 to 20 inches high. Ideal for bedding and mass effect. Bloom over long period. ...Pkt. 35c: 3 for $1.00

-12- AUNT MARY'S SWEET CORN Unusually fine white sweet corn, that has become very popular. Generous producer of large ears of sweet nutty flavor. Long lasting, still edible when the husks begin to dry Pkt. 35c: 3 for $1.00

RANUNCULUS Planted in the fall they will produce an abundance of blooms from an inch to I 1/2 inches in diameter, in shades of pink, yellow, red, scarlet and red, in early spring. Fine cut flowers. In mild climates the bulbs can be left in the ground for several years. Top size, I inch and over, $ 1.50 per doz.; $ 12.50 per 100

DUTCH IRIS ARTHUR BREIT, Purple blue with bronze falls 3 for 40c: 12 for $1.50 BLUE CHAMPION, Brilliant blue 3 for 55c: 12 for $1.75 BLUE HORIZAN, Big violet blue. Late 3 for 35c: '2 for $1.25 BLUE RIBBON, Very fine large clear blue... 3 for 50c: '2 for $1.65 BRONZE BEAUTY, Brown and blue blendn 3 for 55c: 12 for $1.75 EDWARD SALBACH, Deep velvety violet. Late 3 for 60c:: 12 for $2.00 KING MAUVE, Soft mauve, with yellow tongue ...3 for 55c: 12 for $1.75 LE MOGOL, Chocolate with yellow markings 3 for 50c: 12 for $1.65 LEMON QUEEN, Large lemon yellow 3 for 55c: 12 for $1.75 NATIONAL VELVET, Very rich violet purple..... 3 for 45c: 12 for $1.50 ORANGE KING, Brilliant deep orange .. .each 50c: 3 for $1.25 PRINCESS BEATRIX, Large deep yellow .3 for 60c: 12 foi $2.00 PRINCESS IRENE, White standards, orange falls 3 for 60c: 12 for $2.00 WEDGEWOOD, Very large early blue 3 for 45c: 12 for $1.50 WHITE PEARL, Big white with yellow spot on lip .3 for 65c: 12 for $2.25

DAFFODILS All double nose ALCIDA. Very large. Creamy perianth opening flat and star shaped. Short frilled citron yellow cup, edged with reddish orange. .... 3 for 65: 12 for $2.50 CARLTON. Very large deep primrose with broad frilled yellow cup 3 for 65c: 12 for $2.50 FORTUNE. Broad creamy yellow perianth of good texture. The frilled and glow ing orange crown has perfect form .3 for 85c: 12 for $3.25 KING ALFRED. Most popular of all daffodils, because of its large size, and deep yellow color 3 for 65c: 12 for $2.50 silver star. Star shaped perianth of creamy white. Wide trumpet of prim rose. Very free flowering. 3 for 65c: 12 for $2.50 TREVITHIAN. (J onquil hybrid). Golden yellow self, with several blooms on each stem. Blooms freely. Fine for planting in pots 3 for 65c: 12 for $2.50 TUNIS. Most d istinct. Broad waved white perianth with beautifully frilled trumpet, flushed coppery gold edges 3 for 65: '2 for $2.50 CARL SALBACH Bulk Rate 657 Woodmont Ave. Berkeley 8, Calif. U. S. Postage P AB D Phone: Landscape 4-342! Permit No. 33! Berkeley, Calif.

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VISITORS WELCOME—Come early and stay late. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of a field of iris in bloom. The perfection of the individual flovv'ers, and the amazing array of colors will give you a delightful experience. PEAK BLOOM—The height of our blooming season is from late April to mid-May. HOW TO FIND US—The Salbach Gardens are located on the eastern slope of the North Berkeley Hills. Leaving downtown Berkeley, drive out Spruce Street to the water reservoir. Continue down Spruce Street 300 feet to the intersection of Canyon Road and Woodmont Avenue. Drive up Woodmont approximately 1/3 of a mile to the Salbach Gardens