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we are reducing the usual size of this catalog as part of our con- 
tribution toward the conservation of this essential material. 
you will find all of the important items usually sown during the 
SEASON. SEE OUR TRADE PAPER 
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summer and fall with the suggestion that our January catalog be 
referred to for a complete list of all Miscellaneous Annuals and 
Perennials. 
Inasmuch as we grow our own seed of Forcing Snaps, Stocks, 
Primulas, Cinerarias, Calceolarias and Begonias—and because we 
are growers ourselves—we are in a particularly fortunate position 
to supply exactly the strains that florists need. Should shortages of 
some varieties develop we will substitute with kinds equally as 
good unless instructed otherwise. Early ordering will help avoid 
possible disappointment. 
CATALOG No. 
NOTE—CASH DISCOUNT! Prices cuoted on Cyclamen seed and Plant 
Bands are net, no cash discount. Plant and Bulb prices are net unless 
quoted differently in special catalogs or lists. Otherwise, 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. 
Cash should accompany all orders unless credit has been established. 
C.0.D. shipments 50% in advance. IMPORTANT. Make all checks 
or money orders payable to GEO. J. BALL, INC., WEST CHICAGO, ILL. 
NOTE. Our seed sold only in our printed packets or containers. Order 
from us only or through 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 reauest if 10c per oz. is allowed 
for postage, which includes shipping envelopes. 
Our address is WEST CHICAGO, ILLINOIS on Highways U. S. 330 or 
Ilincis 64—and on Chicago and Northwestern Ry. You are always 
welcome here. 
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1944—BUSINESS TERMS 
HALF TRADE PACKETS supplied only where so listed. 
OUR BUSINESS IS WITH FLORISTS ONLY. We do not sell at retail. 
SHORTAGES—AIII items in this catalog are offered subject to crop fail- 
ures 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 scld under Seedsman’‘s disclaimer as follows: 
DISCLAIMER. All Florists know that success with seeds depends largely 
upon weather and general germination conditions, so, in accordance 
with the universal custom of the seed trade, we, Geo. J. Ball, Inc., 
give no warranty, express or implied, as to the productiveness of any 
seeds, bulbs or plants we send out and we will net be in any way 
responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all instances, is limited 
to the purchase price of the seeds, bulbs or plants. 
BRANCHING STOCKS 
Retail growers should include some of this class in their planting. All, with 
the exception of the Dwarf Ten Week, are handled the same. Plant 8 x 8 in. 
and top when about 8 in. tall for plenty of good flowers with medium length 
stems. The Dwarf Ten Week type is largely used for pot plants. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
*Pacific. Fairly dark lilac-mauve. 
*Yosemite. The shade of Bismarck Rose. 
Roselight. A clear bright pink. 
*Santa Maria. Best branching white. 
Prices for above Four Varieties Each: Tr. 
pK tz 35673 /4-0z2 ole2 5a) oz) 44.50. 
Mixture of all colors in this fine class. Tr. 
Antique Copper. 
*Chamois. 
*Elk’s Pride. 
IMPROVED BISMARCKS 
Fine copper red. 
Apple Blossom. Pale, delicate pink. 
Blood Red. Bright ruby red. 
Buttercup. Deep cream, strong growing. 
Clear chamois or buff. 
Rich purple. 
Flesh. Pale coral pink. 
PERPETUAL BRANCHING 
(Giant Perfection) 
Empress Augusta Victoria. Silver Lilac. 
Heatham Beauty. Golden Rose. 
Rose. A clear even shade. 
Snowdrift. Clear white. 
Mixture of above. 
Prices) Each) lire pkt.,, 50cam/4 ozaatioc, 
pkt., 35c; V4 oz., $1.15; 1 oz., $4.00. x@eiden Ball, Ivory yellow. 1 oz., $2.65. 
Golden Rose. Chamois pink. BEAUTY OF NICE 
DWARF TEN WEEK *Lavender. Clear lilac lavender. Aurora. Golden buff. 
Blood Red Carmine-Pink Lavender ‘Lilac. Fairly deep lilac blue. Cote d’Azure. Light lavender-blue. 
Cancry- Yellow ie DeepeRose’” Purple “Rose. Fine bright rose pink. Flesh Pink. (Beauty of Nice). 
White ae PV *Shasta. Giant-flowered white. Mont Blanc. Extra early pure white. 
White. Good clear white. Queen Alexandra. Fine rosy lilac. 
Prices for Above Varieties and Formula 
Mixture Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; 
656; “isozee-be 00; 
Y4 OZ., 
1 jez:, $3.50: 
Formula Mixture of above colors. 
Pricesmeach: Vrxpkty, 3 5c; 4.07, let >: 
Mixture of above. 
Prices. Each: Tr: ’pkt.,.30cs (4.02 oc: 
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