“Flower Seeds for Florists” 
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Gall Stocks meau Getter Proftts 
Important points to keep in mind in growing a 
profitable crop of Stocks are that clean or steril- 
ized soil is necessary to prevent root rot as well as 
timely supporting to avoid worthless crooked stems. 
And growers are writing to tell us of the saving in 
time they realize by sowing seed direct. Ask for 
our free leaflet giving details. 

OUR THREE BEST 
These three varieties constitute over half of 
our demand for Non-Branching Stocks. 
“No. 16 Ball White Improved-Medium Tall. 
Our earliest pure white, with extra large 
florets and well-formed, compact spikes. 
Not recommended for outside planting, but 
sufficiently long-stemmed for greenhouse 
culture. ° 
*No. 1 Lilac Lavender. Second only in popu- 
larity 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 of 
its color class. 

The increasing yearly demand for this seed is fur- 
ther proof of the high regard most growers have 
for these fine scientifically-bred strains of Ball 
Stocks, and constant research is being carried on 
here in our West Chicago greenhouses to maintain 
our top position in this important part of ‘’Flower 
Seeds for Florists’. 
Miscellaneous Varieties 
*No. 20 Ball Apricot. Large flowered creamy buff; a few days 
later than other varieties. 
No. 24 Deep Apricot. Slightly darker and somewhat longer 
stemmed than the above variety. 
No. 17 Gold Standard. Creamy ivory yellow. An attractive 
novelty color. 
No. 10 Mixture. Contains mostly 
good market varieties with a limited amount of novelty colors. 
Our own formula mixture. 
Hyacinth Flowered Varieties 
*No. 5 Ball Dwarf White. 
carry One compact spike of pure glistening white. 
The dwarf non-branching plants 
No. 25 Ball Dwarf Rose. A smoky coral rose of limited demand; 
somewhat taller than the above. Early flowering. 
No. 26 Ball Dwarf Ruby. Bright crimson red; medium dwarf. 
No. 27 Ball Dwarf Mixture of above three. 
Prices on All the Above Non-Branching Varieties: 1/2 Tr. pkt., 60c; 
Tr. pkt. (about 1,200 seeds), $1.00; 1% oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $9.00. 
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 
Golden Gate. Soft creamy yellow. 
Monterey. A clear bright pink. 
“Pacific. Fairly dark lilac mauve. 
Santa Barbara. Chamois or buff. 
*Santa Maria. Best branching white. 
*Tahoe. Clear lavender. 
*Yosemite. Rich rose pink. 
Prices above 7, each: Tr. pkt., 35¢; 4 
Oza 13257) 1. Oz 494.50: 
Mixture of all colors. Tr. pkt., 
Van OZ o>). lash | 0z., $4.00. 
PERPETUAL BRANCHING 
*Empress Augusta Victoria. Silver lilac. 
Mixture. 
Prices above 2, each: Tr. pkt., 30¢; 
WY oz., 75¢; | oz., $2.65. 
35¢; 
The asterisk (*) 
IMPROVED BISMARCKS 
Antique Copper. Fine copper red. 
Apple Blossom. Pale, delicate pink. 
Blood Red. Bright ruby red. 
“Chamois. Clear chamois or buff. 
*Elk’s Pride. Rich purple. 
Flesh. Pale coral pink. 
Golden Ball. Ivory yellow. 
*Lavender. Clear lilac lavender. 
Lilac. Fairly deep lilac blue. 
*Rose. Fine bright rose pink. 
*Shasta. Giant-flowered white. 
White. Good clear white. 
Formula Mixture of above colors. 
Prices above 13, each: Tr. pkt., 
VaqOzep li tosel Oz:,- 93.50. 
35; 
indicates varieties most dependably satisfactory in our experience and observation. 
BEAUTY OF NICE 
Cote D’Azure. Light lavender-blue. 
Flesh Pink. (Beauty of Nice). 
Mont Blanc. Extra early pure white. 
Queen Alexandra. Fine rosy lilac. 
Mixture. 
Prices above 5, each: Tr. pkt., 30c; 
V4 oz., 15¢ | 02, $2.65. 
DWARF TEN WEEK 
Blood Red Carmine-Pink 
Canary- Yellow Deep-Rose > 
White Formula Mixture 
Prices above 8, each: Tr. pkt., 
V4 oz., 65¢; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Lavender 
Purple 
25¢; 
