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"Flower Seeds for Florists” 
Early Sown Bedding Plants 
PANSIES 25,000 s. 
New crop supplies on most Pansy varieties are quite good, 
and we can supply the following varieties for immediate ship¬ 
ment. For a complete list of Pansy and Viola varieties, descrip¬ 
tions and prices, see our mid-summer catalog. 
Ball Giant Mixture. Our biggest-selling strain. A reselected 
Swiss or Roggli strain that is famous for rich and unusual 
colored flowers. Our best all-purpose mixture. Tr. pkt., 
40c; 1/4 oz„ $2.00; Vz oz., $3.50; 1 oz„ $6.00. 
Ball Giant Mixture Dwarf Strain. Same as above, but selected 
for distinctly dwarf and compact plants. Tr. pkt., 50c; Va 
oz„ $2.00; ’/2 oz„ $3.50; 1 oz„ $6.00. 
Maple Leaf Giants. Extra large flowered with heavy, vigorous 
growth and good stems. Tr. pkt., 50c; ] A oz., $2.50; Vi 
oz„ $4.50; 1 oz., $8.00. 
Steele's Jumbo Mixture. We handle only the originator's seed 
of this famous large flowered strain. Tr. pkt., 75c; Va oz., 
$1.75; y 4 oz., $3.25; Vz oz., $6.25; 1 oz., $12.00. 
Canadian Giants. A select Canadian stock of Maple Leaf 
strain. Very large flowered and with a good color range. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; Vs oz., $1.30; V 4 oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $9.00. 
SALVIA 12,000 s. 
From prospects in view at this writing October 1st, there will 
be supplies of new crop Salvia seed available. There will, un¬ 
doubtedly, be shortages on some varieties and perhaps over¬ 
supplies on others. Our supply of carried-over seed is quite 
good on most of the varieties listed below and is available for 
those who wish to sow this month or next. New crop seed 
should be available in December. Early ordering of your re¬ 
quirements is of prime importance, particularly if you use a 
quantity of seed. Below are listed the principal varieties. For 
a complete list refer to our January catalog. The following 
listings and prices are subject to change, depending on seed 
crops. 
*Blaza of Fire. The standard early flowering and dwarf strain. 
Used chiefly by those who must sell Salvia in flower. Plants 
start flowering when a few inches high and continue thruout 
the season. Attains a height out-doors of 1 5 to 1 8 in. Tr. 
pkt., 50c; Va oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $5.50. 
*Fireband. (Early Harbinger) A medium early variety, mid¬ 
way between Blaze of Fire and America in flowering time 
and height. About 20 in. Tr. pkt., 50c; Va oz., $1.25; 1 
oz., $4.25. 
^America. (Globe of Fire) 24 in. The standard and biggest 
selling of the scarlet Salvias. Ours is a particularly uniform 
and free flowering strain. Tr. pkt., 35c; Va oz., 85c; 1 oz., 
$3.00. 
Bonfire. 30 in. Medium tall and fairly late flowering. These 
later flowering strains are at their best in the early fall— 
latter part of August and September, when the earlier varie¬ 
ties begin to look a little ragged. Tr. pkt., 25c; Va oz., 50c; 
1 oz., $1.75. 
Splendens Tall. 36 to 40 in. Our tall, Fall flowering strain. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Va oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
VERBENA 10,000 s. 
Following is an abbreviated list of the best selling Verbena 
varieties. Carried over seed is still available on these varieties, 
but germination on it is, of course, irregular and slow. New 
crop prospects seem quite good and seed should be available 
early in December. For a complete list of varieties, see our Jan. 
catalog. 
GRANDIFLORA. The large flowered, spreading type. 
Baauty of Oxford Hybrids. Shades of deep pink. Tr. pkt., 35c; 
1/4 oz., 70c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Crimson Glow. Extra deep rich crimson. Tr. pkt., 35c; 1/4 oz., 
70c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Dannebrog. Brilliant scarlet with large white eye. Growth not 
as spreading as other Grandiflora varieties. Tr. pkt., 30c; 
Va oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Picking "All the Best" in Pansies in our West 
Chicago trials. Domestic strains are improving 
annually and in most cases will be as good as 
those formerly produced abroad according to our 
observations. Scribes left to right: Vic Ball, 
Chuck Salt and Geo. Ball, Jr. 
Ellen Willmott. Extra large flowered salmon pink. Tr. pkt., 
30c; ’A oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Lavender Glory. Fine, large flowered fairly deep lavender. 
Varies. Tr. pkt., 35c; Va oz., 70c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Pure White. Very even and clear white strain. Tr. pkt., 30c; 
1/4 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Rosea Stellata. Clear deep pink with white eye. Tr. pkt., 25c; 
1/4 oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Royale. Large flowered deep blue with white eye. Tr. pkt., 
35c; 14 oz., 70c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Spectrum Red. Bright rich scarlet with no eye. Very even 
strain. Tr. pkt., 35c; Va oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Mixture of all colors in the Grandiflora class. Tr. pkt., 30c; 1/4 
oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
COMPACTA. The dwarf and compact class. Make attractive 
pot plants for early spring sales. 
Fireball. 4 to 5 in. Extra dwarf fiery scarlet. Tr. pkt., 25c; 
1/4 oz., 65c; 1 oz., $2.35. 
Mixture of all colors in this compact class. Tr. pkt., 25c; 1/4 
oz., 65c; 1 oz., $2.35. 
Violet Bouquet. 10 to 12 in. Distinctly upright symmetrical 
habit. Tr. pkt., 35c; Va oz., 75c; 1 oz., $2.75. 
Royal Bouquet. Same as above but in a mixture of colors. Tr. 
pkt., 25c; Va oz., 65c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
VINCA ROSEA 21,000 s 
At present writing new crop Vinca seed prospects are not 
at all promising. If we are able to offer any new crop seed, it 
will be quite scarce. Our supply of carried over seed is quite 
ample at present, altho germination is of course, somewhat ir¬ 
regular on this year-old seed. 
Crimson. (Kermesina) A magenta crimson—much deeper than 
following. 
Pink. (Rosea) The standard pink Vinca. 
Alba Pura. Pure white with no eye. 
Alba Oculata. White with pink center or eye. 
Delicata. Light pastel pink shade. 
EACH above: Tr. pkt., 25c; Va oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.25. 
Mixture of all above colors. Tr. pkt., 20c; 1/4 oz., 35c; 1 oz., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
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