"Floiver Seeds for Florists” 
FLORISTS’ PANSIES 
(25,000 seeds per ounce) 
"Canadian Giants. A select Canadian stock of Maple Leaf Giants 
that it improves some in size. Tr. pkt., 75c; y 8 oz., $1.30; y 4 oz., 
$2.50; 1 oz., $9.00. 
European Pansy seed cannot be depended upon to come thru this season. 
Most of the California seed crops have been under water more or less all 
winter, but as we go to press the prospects for a fair crop seem good; 
however, the chances of some rotting out still remains. We are glad to 
say that the quality of California strains is generally excellent and depend¬ 
able. Also their new crop is usually received during late July and early 
August, considerably earlier than from Europe. But harvesting or pick¬ 
ing California seed on a piece work basis, costs as much as the total 
European price. This labor situation in California must, of course, be 
reflected in the price. With 25,000 seeds per ounce, if sown and managed 
carefully, the added cost of this year’s seed can be easily absorbed by a 
slightly increased price for plants. Our public is becoming accustomed to 
some price inflation in all lines. This season there is a substantial reason 
for growers of Pansy plants as well as others to fall in line. 
Picking "All the Best” in Pansies in our West 
Chicago trials. Domestic strains are improving an¬ 
nually and in most cases will be as good as those 
formerly produced abroad according to our observa¬ 
tions. Scribes left to right: Vic Ball, Chuck Sait 
and Geo. Ball, Jr. 
"Ball Giant Mixture. Our well-known, excellent all-purpose 
mixture. This mixture is based on the best Roggli Giants 
we have been able to find. To it is added Swiss blue, Corona¬ 
tion Gold, and Swiss white in proportions to give the neces¬ 
sary balance of all colors. Our best all-purpose mixture. 
Tr. pkt., 40c; l / 4 oz., $2.00; p 2 oz., $3-50; 1 oz., $6.00; 
4 ozs., $22.00. 
Ball Giant Mixture Dwarf Strain. Distinctly dwarf and full of 
attractive Roggli colors. A choice dwarf mixture. Tr. pkt., 50c; 
y 4 oz., $2.00; l/ 2 oz., $3.50; 1 oz., $6.00; 4 ozs., $21.00. 
Roggli Giant Mixture. A fine bedding strain with mixture pre¬ 
dominating in rich red and bronze shades. Tr. pkt., 50c; l / 4 oz., 
$2.25; y 2 oz., $3.75; 1 oz., $6.50. 
We also supply originator’s seed in his packages as follows: 
Tr. pkt., $1.10; p8 oz., $2.35; l / 4 oz., $4.65; V 2 oz., $6.50; 
1 oz., $12.75. 
Steele’s Jumbo Mixture. Extra large flowered strain of Giants; 
strong growth, and long stem. Tr. pkt., 75c; l / 8 oz., $1.75; 
V 4 OZ., $3.25; y 2 oz., $6.25; 1 oz., $12.00. 
Improved Swiss Giants. Choice colors combine with nice size 
and stem to make this well-known strain excellent for all pur¬ 
poses. Tr. pkt., 50c; y 4 oz., $2.25; 1 oz., $8.00. 
Donovan’s Strain. As it checks out in our trials, this is a com¬ 
pact, fairly large flowered strain of attractive colors. A popular 
strain for bedding. We supply originator’s seed. Tr. pkt., 75c; 
l /4 oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $10.00. 
*BalI Winter Flowering. This is our own development thru 
single plant selections on the original Don Pansy. We have 
greatly improved it in size and coloring and some in stem and 
vigor of growth. If sown about Aug. 1, grown in enriched light 
soil cool house 45-48 degrees nights, Ball Winter Flowering 
Pansies will get up 3-4 ft. and should be supported accordingly. 
1/2 tr. pkt., 60c; Liberal tr. pkt., $1.00; Vs oz., $2.00; y 4 oz., 
$3.50. 
Geneva Giants. A fine domestic Swiss strain. Outstanding in our 
trials for rich colors. Tr. pkt., 75c; y 4 oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $8.50. 
Dwarf Geneva Giants. Similar to regular Geneva Giants (above) 
but even more uniformly compact in habit. Tr. pkt., 75c; Vs oz., 
$1.50; y 4 oz., $2.75; 1 oz., $10.00. 
SWISS GIANTS IN SEPARATE COLORS 
"Coronation Gold. The best true golden yellow. Tr. pkt., 75c; 
Vs oz., $1.50; y 4 oz., $2.75; 1 oz., $10.00. 
Fire Beacon. Bright wallflower-red with touch of orange. Tr. 
pkt., 50c; y 4 oz., $2.25; 1 oz., $8.00. 
Alpenglow. Rich garnet red. Tr. pkt., 50c; y 4 oz., $1.75; 1 oz., 
$ 6 . 00 . 
Rhinegold. Large yellow with dark center. Tr. pkt., 50c; l / 4 
oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $7.00. 
Lake of Thun. Fairly deep blue with dark center. Tr. pkt., 50c; 
y 4 oz., $2.00; 1 oz., $7.00. 
Following two varieties originated by Carl Engelmann; Saffron 
Walden, England, and seed we supply is grown by him. 
Englemann Giant Mixture. A splendid mixture of real Giants 
in a full range of good Pansy colors. In size and colors, quite 
outstanding. We offer the originator’s seed. Tr. pkt., 50c; y 4 oz., 
$2.50; 1/2 oz., $4.50; 1 oz., $8.00. 
Englemann’s Special. Distinctly dwarf 5-blotched strain. Rich 
coloring and compact habit. Originator’s seed. Tr. pkt., 50c; 
y 4 oz., $2.50; 1/2 oz., $4.50; 1 oz., $8.00. 
"Maple Leaf Giants. Extra large flowered mixture of Giants. 
Good stems and extra heavy growth. Tr. pkt, 50c; l / 4 oz., $2.50; 
1/2 oz., $4.50; 1 oz., $8.00. 
FOR VIOLAS 
Mt. Blanc. Best white in the Swiss Giant class. Tr. pkt., 50c; 
y 8 oz., $1.25; y 4 oz., $2.25; 1 oz., $8.00. 
SMALLER BEDDING VARIETIES 
Golden Queen. Clear yellow with some markings. 
Lord Beaconsfield. Standard bedding blue with lighter shaded 
edge. 
Snow Queen. Small, clear paper white. Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; l / 4 
oz., 65c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
"Baby Delight. Extra bright, early flowering and fringed blue 
that shades lighter toward the edges. Quite outstanding for its 
attractive, light blue effect. Tr. pkt., 50c; y 4 oz., $1.25. 
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