Catalog No. 38, June, 1940 
1940 - 41 ? 
As these lines are written, the Euro¬ 
pean situation is very grave. Whether 
we become involved directly or indi¬ 
rectly, its spread to our shores and 
the disruption of our life is highly 
improbable. Important to believe 
that business in our line will continue 
active as ever—might even increase, 
for in times of great stress and uncertainty, the need for our 
product becomes greatest. This should make it perfectly 
safe to prepare well for the coming season. As usual, a few 
shortages, especially in fine pot plant seed will develop, but 
at this time, our supplies in the 1,600 varieties we stock is 
almost 100% complete. However, we suggest ordering nec¬ 
essary seed supplies for the coming season without delay. 
Prices in this catalog are subject to change without notice. 
No p 2 Tr. Pkts. supplied except where noted. 
Our Business and prices are exclusively for florists. We issue 
no retail catalog. This catalog is not for home gardeners. 
No Commission Boxes. Our seed is not put in retail packets. 
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 
experienced 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 seedsmen’s disclaimer as follows: 
NOTE—CASH DISCOUNT. When cash is enclosed, 5% 
discount is allowed on all orders from $1.00 to $25.00. On 
this amount and over, 8% is allowed. No cash discount 
allowed on Cyclamen seed, plant bands and Mineral 
Maid Outfits. When not deducted, we enclose with order 
our credit slip for amount due you. 
We Pay Parcel Post Charges 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 arrange¬ 
ments 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. 
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 responsible 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. 
NOTF • Our seec ^ 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. 
Important. Make all checks or money orders payable to Geo. 
J. Ball, Inc., West Chicago, Illinois. 
Our Address is WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. We are lo¬ 
cated on Highways U.S. 330 or Illinois 64 —and on Chicago and 
Northwestern Ry. You are always welcome here. 
INDEX 
Achillea . 18 
Aconitum . 18 
Aloe . 16 
Alyssum, Perennial . 18 
Anchusa, Perennial . 18 
Anthemis . 18 
Aquilegia . 18 
Arabis . 18 
Armeria . 19 
Asclepias . 19 
Asparagus, Annual . 16 
Perennial . 19 
Aster, Perennial . 19 
Aubretia . 19 
Baptisia . 19 
Begonia . 2, 14 
Beilis . 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 . 20 
Digitalis . 21 
Doronicum . 21 
Dracaena . 16 
Echinops . 21 
Eremurus . 21 
Eryngium . 21 
Euphorbia, Perennial .... 21 
Exacum . 16 
Freesia . 21 
Gaillardia, Perennial .... 21 
Geum . 21 
Grevillea . 16 
Gypsophila, Annual . 17 
Perennial . 21 
Helianthemum . 21 
Hesperis . 21 
Heuchera . 21 
Hollyhock, Perennial .... 22 
Iberis . 22 
Impatiens . 17 
Larkspur . 11 
Lathyrus . 22 
Lavandula . 22 
Leontopodium . 22 
Liatris . 22 
Lilium . 22 
Linum . 22 
Lobelia, Perennial . 22 
Lunaria . 22 
Lupinus, Annual . 17 
Perennial . 22 
Lychnis . 22 
Marigold . 17 
Matricaria . 23 
Mignonette . 17 
Myosotis, Annual .2, 17 
Perennial . 23 
Nasturtium . 17 
Nepeta . 23 
Pansy . 2, 3 
Phlox, Perennial . 23 
Physalis . 23 
Physostegia . 23 
Plant Bands . Cover 
Platycodon . 23 
Poppy, Perennial . 23 
Primula, Annual . 2, 13 
Perennial . 23 
Pyrethrum . 23 
Rudbeckia, Perennial .... 24 
Salvia, Perennial . 24 
Saponaria, Perennial . 24 
Scabiosa, Perennial . 24 
Schizanthus . 2, 15 
Sedum . 24 
Sempervivum . 24 
Snapdragon . 2, 4-5 
Spe r gula .!.... 24 
Statice, Annual . 17 
Perennial . 24 
Stocks . 6-7 
Stokesia . 24 
Sweet Pea, Early . 2, 8 
Sweet Pea, Spring. 9 
Sweet Pea, Late . 9 
Thalictrum . 24 
Tritoma . 24 
Trollius . 24 
Tunica . 24 
Valeriana . 24 
Venidium . 17 
Veronica . 24 
Violas . 24 
Wallflower . 17 
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