Catalog No. 35, June, 1939 
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CHEER UP! 
Thruout the land the Florist business seems to 
have averaged at least 10% better the past winter. 
Along with this in many states there is legislative 
reaction to labor extremes that is making for a 
spirit of confidence. And—according to recent 
dependable polls, 55% of our people would vote 
Republican today! All of which points to the 
return of a normal America and the eventual tri¬ 
umph of the basic form of our Government. 
INOTE—CASH DISCOUNT. When cash is enclosed, 5% dis¬ 
count is allowed on all orders from $1.00 to $25.00. On this 
amount and over, 8% is allowed. The fact that this discount 
is so frequently overlooked with small orders is a reflection on 
management that should be closer and more appreciative of 
the importance of small sums. When not deducted, we enclose 
with order our credit slip for amount due. 
We Pay Parcel Post Cha rges and Insurance to any post office 
in the United States or Canada on all orders at prices quoted in 
this catalog. This simplifies figuring the cost of your order. 
If Unknown to Us, or if overdue accounts are standing (60 days), 
cash must be enclosed with orders unless other arrangements are 
agreed to in advance. 
Small Orders Are Welcomed gladly and receive our well known 
service. In return we suggest cash be enclosed with such orders. 
Air Mail Delivery. Allow 8c per ounce for seeds ordered, which 
will allow for wrapping material. Orders marked Air Mail will 
be charged for at regular rate. 
Prices in this catalog and in all our offerings are subject to change 
without notice. 
No Tr. Pkts. supplied except where noted. 
Our Business and prices are exclusively for florists. We issue no 
retail catalog. Please do not give this catalog to amateur planters. 
No Commission Boxes. Our seed is not put in packets suitable 
for resale to home gardeners. 
Important. Make all checks or money orders payable to 
Geo. J. Ball, I lie.. West Chicago, Illinois. 
Crop Failures. All items in this catalog are offered subject to 
crop shortages or failures. 
No Crop Guarantee. For reasons that should be clear to any ex¬ 
perienced planter, seed crops cannot be guaranteed. We use 
every precaution to supply only seeds of the highest quality in 
every respect, and we will promptly refund the price paid for 
same should they prove unsatisfactory under reasonable care. All 
seed is sold under the necessary seedsmen's disclaimer as follows: 
Disclaimer. We, Geo. J. Ball, Inc., give no warranty expressed or 
implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other 
matter of any seeds we sell, and we will not be in any way re¬ 
sponsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the 
seeds on these terms, they are at once to be returned and the 
money paid for same will be refunded promptly. 
NOTE • cannot be bought from dealers or agents, 
EXCEPT IN OUR PRINTED PACKETS OR 
CONTAINERS. Avoid uncertainty and possible loss by order¬ 
ing direct from us, or through our regular representatives who 
sell in our containers only. 
Our Address is WEST CHICAGO, ILUINOIS, located 35 miles 
west of the Loop—on Highways U.S. 330 or Illinois 64—and on 
Chicago and Northwestern Ry. We will gladly welcome you out 
here at any time. 
Achillea . 18 
Aconitum . 18 
Aethionema . 18 
Aloe . 16 
Alyssum, Perennial . 18 
Anchusa, Perennial . 18 
Anthemis . 18 
Aquilegia . 18 
Arabis . 18 
Armeria . 18 
Asclepias . 19 
Asparagus, Annual . 16 
Perennial . 19 
Aster, Perennial . 19 
Aubretia . 19 
Baptisia . 19 
Begonia . 14 
Beflis . 19 
Boltonia . 19 
Browallia . 16 
Calceolaria . 2, 15 
Calendula . 10 
Campanula, Perennial .... 19 
Candytuft . 16 
Carnation, Perennial . 19 
Catananche . 19 
Centaurea, Annual . 16 
Perennial . 19 
Cerastium . 19 
Cheiranthus . 19 
Chrysanthemum, 
Perennial . 19 
Cineraria . 2, 12 
Coreopsis . 19 
Cyclamen . 16 
Daisy . 19 
Delphinium, Perennial..2, 20 
Dianthus, Perennial . 20 
Dictamnus . 20 
Didiscus . 16 
Dielytra . 21 
Digitalis . 21 
Doronicum . 21 
Dracaena . 16 
Eryngium . 21 
Euphorbia, Perennial .... 21 
INDEX 
Exacum . 16 
Floralife . 25 
Gaillardia, Perennial . 21 
Geum . 21 
Grevillea . I6 
Gypsophila, Annual . 17 
Perennial . 21 
Helianthemum . 21 
Hesperis . 21 
Heuchera . 21 
Hollyhock, Perennial . 21 
Iberis . 21 
Impatiens .2, 17 
Larkspur . 11 
Lathyrus . 21 
Lavandula . 21 
Leontopodium . 21 
Liatris . 21 
Lilium . 22 
Linum . 22 
Lobelia, Perennial . 22 
Lunaria . 22 
Lupinus, Annual . 17 
Perennial . 22 
Lychnis . 22 
Marigold . 17 
Matricaria . 22 
Mignonette . 17 
Myosotis, Annual .2, 17 
Perennial . 22 
Nasturtium . 17 
Nepeta . 22 
Pansy . 2, 3 
Phlox, Perennial .’23 
Physalis . 23 
Physostegia . 23 
Plant Bands . 25 
Platycodon . 23 
Poppy, Perennial . 23 
Primula, Annual .2, 13 
Perennial . 23 
Pyrethrum . 23 
Rudbeckia, Perennial . 23 
Salvia, Perennial . 23 
Saponaria, Perennial . 23 
Scabiosa, Perennial . 23 
Schizanthus . 15 
Sedum . 24 
Sempervivum . 24 
Snapdragon . 2, 6-7 
Spergula . 24 
Statice, Annual . 17 
Perennial . 24 
Stocks . 2, 4-5 
Stokesia . 24 
Sweet Pea, Early . 2, 8 
Sweet Pea, Spring .2, 9 
Sweet Pea, Late . 9 
Thalictrum . 24 
Tritoma . 24 
Trollius . 24 
Tunica . 24 
Valeriana . 24 
Venidium . 17 
Veronica . 24 
Violas . 24 
Wallflower . 17 
SERVICE 
THE BALL RED BOOK 
Ity Geo. J. Ball 
Forty-eight years’ experience growing mis¬ 
cellaneous crops compressed into 108 pages. 
Practical notes on culture and varieties of 
119 crops; also latest wrinkles on soil steri¬ 
lizing, Aster cloth house construction, black 
cloth shading of Mums, etc. Price, 20c. 
GROWER TALKS 
By Geo. J. Ball 
Our monthly way of suggesting timely sow¬ 
ings and good growing of various crops. 
Includes notes of world wide horticulture 
as seen by the author; also interesting con¬ 
tributions on home trials etc. by Geo., Jr. 
Monthly, 30c per year; 2 yrs., 50c. 
GRAVEL CROPS 
By Vic Ball 
Three years’ experience applying Soilless 
Culture to the greatly varying greenhouse 
conditions are covered in this 32 page book¬ 
let. Includes our views on solutions, gravels, 
benches, etc., as well as a frank talk on 
future possibilities. Price, 10c. 
The Kelmscott Corporation. Printers 
Aurora. Illinois 
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