1949-50 
Authoritative financial reports predict no more than a slow recession to a more normal 
state of business. For this reason, we should feel free to as fully prepare for the future as 
we have during the past few years. However, with some slower collections, the credit end 
of anybody’s business requires closer attention. Unless watched more vigorously, it might get 
us in deep. 
So watch your obligations, and keep after your debtors. If we'd all do this, we'd all 
have smooth sailing. Don’t be one of the weak links that break the chain of good business. 
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MONEY SAVING DISCOUNT! 
On seed orders only (except Cyclamen and Lawn Grass) 
when payment is enclosed or on C.O.D.’s you may subtract 
5% on all orders from $5.00 to $25.00. On $25.00 and 
over, deduct 8%. 
For example: A $30.00 seed order will actually cost you 
only $27.60— a worthwhile saving. And for your files, an 
itemized packing slip showing all the items you've bought 
will be enclosed with your seed. This cash discount does 
not apply to Cuttings, Plants, Bulbs or Plant Bands unless 
quoted differently. 
Payment should accompany all orders unless credit has been 
established. C.O.D. shipments 50% in advance. 

CATALOG No. 59—SUMMER 1949—BUSINESS TERMS 
Note—Cash or C.0.D. Discount! Prices quoted on Cyclamen seed and 
Plant Bands are net, no cash discount. Plant and Bulb prices are net 
unless guoted differently in special catalogs or lists. Otherwise, when 
cash is enclosed, or on C.O.D.s, a discount of 5% is allowed on all 
seed orders from $5.00 to $25.00. On $25.00 and over, 8% is allowed. 
Plants, Bulbs and Plant Bands cannot be sent C.O.D. 
If this is your first order, it should be signed with some individuol’s 
name in writing. Payment should accompany all orders unless credit 
has been established. C.O.D. shipments 50% in advance. Important. 
Make all checks or money orders payable to Geo. J. Ball Inc., WEST 
Chicago, IIlinois. We cannot be responsible for currency sent in the 
mail. 
All Prices in this catalog subject to change without notice. 
All Seed Orders sent prepaid in U.S. and Canada at catalog prices. 
Our Business is with Florists only. We do not sell at retail. 
Our phone number is West Chicago 299. Residence and Sundays call 
Glen Ellyn, Ill. 907. 
Shortages. All items in this catalog are offered subject to crop failures 
or shortages. 
All merchandise sold under disclaimer as follows: 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 not 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. 

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