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Ease of growth, less labor in their production than 
most crops require, combined with their general 
excellence when well grown, explain the increasing 
demand we are finding for our fine scientifically- 
bred strains of Non-branching Stocks—and we 
challenge anyone to produce better. Our monthly 
GROWER TALKS will keep you posted on all de- 
tails of their culture. 
Split of 5/87 BLAS ESO SK 
In spite of conditions brought on by the war, we 
furnished growers with more of this seed last year 
than ever before. Knowing that the demand will be 
even greater this year, we have made every effort 
to produce ample seed.. However, wise growers are 
protecting themselves by anticipating their needs 
and ordering early. 
PRICES On All Non-Branching Varieties As Follows: |/2 Tr. pkt., 
60c; Tr. pkt. (about 1,200 seeds), $1.00; %4 oz., $2.50; 
1 oz., $9.00. 
PRIZEWINNERS! 
If you want the three finest varieties and colors 
on the entire list, here they are! Flower markets 
the country over, say they can’t be beat. 
*No. 15 Ball White Improved. This is our new reselected 
strain resulting from a cross between Ball White No. 16 
and the original strain of No. 15 with the pure white 
closely set spikes of No. 16 and the long sturdy stems of 
No. 15; a combination that will appeal to most growers. 
Trade Packets and 1% ounces only until September. 
*No. 1 Lilac Lavender. Second only in popularity to Ball 
White. Our own excellent large flowered strain that is 
well liked by all markets. 
*No. 22 Ball Supreme. Extra long stiff stems and fine 
heavy spikes. of rich silvery rose have made this the 
outstanding variety in its color class. 
WHITE VARIETIES 
*No. 16 Ball White Improyed—Medium Tall. Entirely non- 
branching with extra large florets and heavy campact spikes 
of snowy whiteness. A few days earlier than our No. 15 
Trade Packets and '%4 ounces only until Sept. 
No. 5 Ball White Extra Dwarf. The extra dwarf (12 to 14 in.) - 
habit and compactly formed pure white spikes of this new 
type suit it well for pot plant use. Properly grown it resembles 
a large white Hyacinth. Richly fragrant. 
Gardenia. Long stemmed and pure white, but not entirely 
non-branching. One of the latest flowering varieties. 
PINK, ROSE AND RED VARIETIES 
No. 11 Ball Pink. A medium light rose pink. Earlier and some- 
what lighter than our No. 22, but not quite as long stemmed. 
*No. 14 Ball Rose Pink. An early flowering fairly deep rose 
pink. Darker in color and longer stemmed than the above 
variety. 
No. 9 Chamois Pink Improved. A warm rosy buff color. Dis- 
tinctly improves the original stock of this variety in stem 
length and percentage of doubles. 
Balam. 1S 1s — 
NON-BRANCHING 
(18,000 seeds per ounce) 
STOCKS 

Flowers from our Easter cut of Ball Stocks. 
No. 16, 22 and 15. 
No. 7 Malmaison Pink. Extra long-stemmed blush pink, with 
some tendency to branch at the base of the flower spike. 
Useful in combination with darker varieties. 
No. 6 American Beauty. Rich deep American Beauty or car- 
mine rose. An appealing but rather heavy color. 
No. 8 Ruby. Long-stemmed, glowing crimson red. Plant 
moderately of this rather strong color for market use. 
LAVENDER, BLUE AND PURPLE VARIETIES 
No. 3 Ball Blue. A medium lavender mauve indentical in habit 
to Lilac Lavender. A moderate amount of this is usually 
wanted. 
*No. 21 Ball Purple. Bright Elk’s Pride Purple, long stemmed 
and extra early. A bold and striking color that blends well 
with Apricot and pale ivory yellows. 
No. 23 Pastel Lavender. A pale, smoky lavender selection from 
our Lilac Lavender. Trade Packets Only. 
MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES 
*No. 20 Ball Apricot. Strong growing buff with a faint pink 
tinge. An extra large flowered variety that blends well 
with all lavender and blue shades. 
No. 17 Gold Standard. Creamy ivory yellow. An attractive 
novelty color. 
No. 10 Mixture. Our own formula mixture. Contains mostly 
good market varieties with a limited amount of novelty 
colors. 
