ol Special Mesut 
MARIGOLD, All-Double Orange 
If this large flowered strain is sown about mid-August, seedlings spaced 
in shallow beds or flats, 4x4* in., they can he flowered for Christmas in a 
carnation house. The strain of All-Double Orange we offer will produce 
a higher proportion of double flowers than any Giant African strain, 
but flowers are not qu'te so large as are the true Giant African. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
MARIGOLD, Australian Tree (Winter Flowering) 
This variety is strictly winter, not summer, flowering and is distinctly 
valuable to any retail grower because of its bright coloring, which is a 
combinat'on of mahogany and gold. Medium long stems and very free 
flowering, particularly when grown on a raised bench in a carnat'on 
house. Sow around August 1st and space 12x12 in. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $1.00. 
MATRICARIA, Ball Double White 
Produces long-stemmed, clear white flowers that most growers prefer to 
the ordinary kind grown from cuttings because the flowers are harder 
and will stand handling better. Produces from 90 to 95 per cent full 
double, pure white flowers with some tendency to an anemone type 
center. Because of the uncertainty of seed crop, we suggest selecting 
this strain and propagating through cuttings after stock is worked up 
with seed. 
Vz tr. pkt., 30c; tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.00; % oz., $ 1.75. 
Seed of all sown the same day, shows the value of Ball’s Early for 
cutting or pot plants. 
MYOSOTIS, Ball Early (See cut) 
This strain should be used exclusively for mid-winter greenhouse cutting 
because of its extra early flowering habit. An August sowing will flower 
in November, while a sowing of the regular Blue Bird at that time will 
not flower until the following February. Ball’s Early produces rich, 
fairly dark blue flowers on good stems. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; V± oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
PANSY, Ball Giant- Mixture 
This is our best all-purpose mixture. It combines rich colors, size, and 
stem that makes it distinctive among medium priced mixtures for either 
bedding or cut flower purposes. This strain is especially rich in those 
original colors and markings that are doing much to increase the popu¬ 
larity of Pansies. 
Tr. pkt., 40c; % oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $5.50; 4 ozs., $20.00. 
DON PANSY 
(Ball Strain.) An extra-long-stemmed, upright growing strain, particu¬ 
larly suited to greenhouse cut flower growing. In our greenhouses we 
have been improving this strain through selection. The stock we offer is 
distinctly superior in length of stem to the original, but it continues to 
lack striking colors. 
Liberal % tr. pkt., $1.00; tr. pkt., $2.00. 
PETUNIA, All Doubles 
We have a supply of all varieties listed with prices, on inside back cover 
page, and we call attention here to the need of a September sowing 
if 5-inch pot plants in full flower for Easter or the spring shows are 
wanted. This early sowing permits growing them cool, which is neces¬ 
sary for the best results. We particularly recommend Snowball for a 
pure fringed white. Pink Perfection is the best carmine-rose-pink, and 
the new variety Gaiety is especially attractive because of its irregular 
rose-pink and white markings 
POPPY, Olympia 
(Orientate). Introduced last season by Ernst Benary of Erfurt, Germany. 
This variety is not a new one but it has heretofore been propagated only 
through divisions. The Benary seed we offer produces about 40 per 
cent semi-double flowers; bright glowing scarlet in color, the most at¬ 
tractive color in the hardy class. Perfectly hardy. Tr. pkt. only, 60c. 
PRIMULA Malacoides, Brilliancy 
Attractive deep rose-crimson, deepest shade in this class. Much used 
in combinations and plant arrangement. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 4 tr. pkts. for $3.00. 
PRIMULA Veris, Kleyni 
A particularly valuable hardy Primula with extra long stems and large 
flower heads; golden yellow with apricot center. For spring forcing 
either in pots or for cutting, use outdoor-grown plants taken up in the 
fall and grown along cool during the winter. 
100 seeds, 40c; 250 seeds, 85c; 1000 seeds, $3.00. 
SCHIZANTHUS, Ball Dwarf 
Of dwarf growth as pictured on page 18. About 20% persist in 
coming 6 to 8 inches taller than the true type. We find this strain 
especially valuable to flower in 4-inch pots during the spring months. 
For this purpose we suggest sowing in October and growing cool near 
the glass. This dwarf strain does not produce the brightly colored, 
large flowers found in the taller growing kinds and should be used only 
for pot plants. Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.00. 
SCHIZANTHUS, Giant Blotched 
Large flowered, attractively colored mixture that is made especially 
bright by a distinct dark blotch in center of each flower; few or no 
heavy colors. The strong upright growth of this strain makes it valuable 
for cutting. A sowing should be made in August and grown in pots for 
cutting. This sowing can be flowered in 5-inch pots in February. Every 
retail florist should plant Schizanthus for cutting, as they keep in perfect 
condition in water for as long as ten days. Tr. pkt., 50c; 1/16 oz., $1.00. 
STOCK, Non-Branching Gold Standard No. 17 
(New.) We have been working for four years on this strain and have 
succeeded in developing a strictly non-branching, fairly deep canary- 
yellow with one fault, and that is all the singles and around 5 per cent 
of the doubles persist in com'ng pure paper white. True color of Gold 
Standard is a rich original one that we are sure will do much to further 
increase the popularity and value of Non-Branching Stocks. Available 
August 15th. Vs tr. pkt. only, 60c. 
STOCK, Non-Branching Ball Pink No. 1 1 
(New.) A limited supply of this new rose-pink variety was sent out last 
season, and we are glad to note this color has given general satisfaction. 
For the present season we have a good supply of our own growing of 
seed. This variety is strictly non-branching, 60 per cent double flower¬ 
ing, and is especially recommended for winter or dark weather flowering. 
Vz tr. pkt., 60c; tr. pkt., $1.00; % oz., $2.25; 1 oz., $8.00. 
STOCK, Non-Branching Ball White Imp. No. 15 
(New). Introduced exclusively by us this season, this strain will be 
found long-stemmed, strictly non-branching, and pure paper-white, over¬ 
coming entirely the objectionable pink tinge in our original Ball White. 
Percentage of doubles will be found at about 60 per cent. We will have 
a good seed supply of our own growing ready to send out August 15. 
Our new No. 16 is identical to No. 15 except that it is not quite so tall, 
so may be more desirable under some condit ons. See page 5 for de¬ 
scription. Vz tr. pkt., 60c; tr. pkt., $1.00; 14 oz., $2.25; 1 oz., $8.00. 
EARLY SWEET PEA, Bali Orange Improved 
The only pure orange-colored early-flowering variety on any list. All other 
so-called orange are slightly shaded with cerise. 
V 2 oz., 30c; 1 oz., 45c; 4 ozs., $1.00; 1 lb.. $5.50. 
EARLY SWEET PEA, Princess Blue 
This new MacDonald variety we find quite outstanding for long stems 
and extra large, light lavender-blue flowers, described by the originator 
as Belladonna blue. It very well deserves to be among the 12 Best Early 
Flowering Sweet Peas of today because of its outstanding size, stem, 
and color that can be used for either lavender or light blue. 
V 2 oz., 30c; 1 oz., 50c; 4 ozs., $1.75; 1 lb., $6.50. 
The success of anybody’s business depends on ability to make sound plans and carry them out. 
[ 3 ] 
