CATALOG NO. 45—SEPTEMBER, 1942 
NOTE! THIS CATALOG IS NOT COMPLETE. 
It is intended to draw your attention to some seasonal specialties, note index of its contents below. 
Should you wish our full list, refer to our January catalog, mailed on request. We are glad to say 
that of the 1700 varieties of Flower Seed we carry, not over a dozen cannot be supplied at this time. 
We are preparing for an active spring business and we trust you are in position 
to do the same. 
BUSINESS TERMS 
NOTE—CASH DISCOUNT! When cash is enclosed, a discount of 5% is 
allowed on all orders from $1.00 to $25.00. On $25.00 and over, 8% 
is allowed. Prices quoted on Cyclamen seed and Plant Bands however 
are net, no cash discount. Plant and Bulb prices are net unless quoted 
otherwise in special catalogs or lists. 
Cash should accompany all orders unless credit has been established. 
IMPORTANT. Make all checks or money orders payable to GEO. J. 
BALL, INC., WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. 
NOTE. Our seed sold only in our printed packets or containers. Order 
from us only or thru our regular agents. 
ALL PRICES in this catalog subject to change without notice. 
ALL SEED ORDERS sent prepaid to U.S. and Canada at catalog prices. 
AIR MAIL DELIVERY will be made on request if 8c per oz. is allowed 
for postage, which includes shipping envelopes. 
Our address is WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, on Highways U.S. 330 or 
agp loal 
Illinois 64—and on Chicago and Northwestern Ry. You are always 
welcome here. 
HALF TRADE PACKETS supplied only where so listed. 
OUR BUSINESS IS WITH FLORISTS ONLY. We do not sell at retail. 
SHORTAGES—AII items in this catalog are offered subject to crop 
failures or shortages. 
WE USE EVERY PRECAUTION to supply seeds of highest quality only 
and promptly refund price paid for same if unsatisfactory with 
reasonable care. 
All seeds sold under Seedsman’s disclaimer. 
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. 

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Alyssum, Perennial ........ 19 Centaurea, Annual ......... 6 Myosotis, Annual .......... 6 Saliitaeae tes ee eee 8 Vegetables for Forcing.... 7 
Asparagus, Annual ........ Gun CUNERARTAS == 9 INastuctivima steer 6 Schizanthus 9 Verbena ee ae 8 
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CALGEOLARIAR Se Oe Lupinusy Annwal esos 6 Plants Bands) eee Cover STOCKS Base meteascrens 1-2 
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SEND FOR FOLDER = 
Just how these Bands can help you 
is fully described. Glad to send you 
samples of any size band you want. 
Write. 
TRANSPLANTING INSURANCE 
Below is pictured a healthy, well de- 
veloped carnation plant just lifted 
from the field and ready to bench, 
showing the vigorous root system 
that will quickly send out feeder 
roots to hasten your plants un- 
checked into crop production. 
1000...... 3.95 45 lbs. 

PLACING THE BANDS 
A putty knife is the easiest 
way to open these bands. 
Give the bands a 
spray with water 

Bu 
Sizes and Prices 
Prices given are F.O.B. our Warehouse, West Chicago 
and are subject to change without notice. 
Wt. 
per 1000 
134x134x2\ 
SOO} aa 1.40 
LOOOR. 2.60 19 Ibs. 
2x2x3 
DOOM $1.55 
OOO. 2.90 24 Ibs. 
Z Wox2 Wox3 
DOO: $1.60 
TOOOMate 3.10 33 Ibs. 
3x3x3 
SOO es $1.95 
LOOOR. 3.70 38 lbs. 
3x3x4 
500 2e0 $2.25 
LOOOS. 4.30 44 Ibs. 
4x4x3 
SOO. $2.10 
BALL BANDS ARE &a4y TO USE! 
REMOVING THE BANDS 
An upward stroke along 
the fold with a sharp knife 
quickly removes the bands. 
Some growers leave plants 
right in bands. 
FILLING THE BANDS 
The same method may be 
used whether your bands 
are in flats or placed in 
entire bench. Larger sizes 
available with bottoms. 
light 
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Wt. 
per 1000 ees BOTTOMS * 
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oan noice per 1000 per 1600 
1000...... 5.10 63 Ibs. 4x4x4 6x6x6 
SOO: $3.75 5005 $9.75 
3x3x6 1000...... 41.30. 72)1bs. lOO0ORs 19.30 180 Ibs. 
500k ee $3.15 4x4x6 6x6x9 
NOOORere 6.15001 lbs: SOR $5.40 500....$13.20 
ee L000. 10.65 112 Ibs. 1000.... 26.15 350 Ibs. 
Rs 6x6x4 6x7x2Vr 
500......$3.65 5OOhes 7.70 500......$6.60 
1000 7.20 82 Ibs. 1000825 15.25 160 Ibs. 1OOONe 12.90 155 Ibs. 
6x6x6 Quantity discount of 5% is allowed on orders 
500......$6.05 of 25,000 made up of various sizes. If inter- 
1000...... 11.90 98 Ibs. ested in larger quantities write us. 
6x6x9 TO AVOID DELAY IN SHIPPING 
500......$9.60 tell us which way to ship your bands. 
Freight is cheapest—Express is faster. 

