“Flower Seeds Geb 
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NON 
BRANCHING 
ate for Florists” 
WEST CHICAGO 
ILLINOIS 
Stecke 
(18,000 seeds per oz.) 
Stocks are easily grown, and profitable, too—if planted in steamed 
or fresh soil. We find that with direct sowing—no transplanting— 
freer and stronger growth results, with less labor than the trans- 
planting method calls for. The proportion of double flowers 
can be materially increased if the strongest seedlings are selected. 
In our latitude they are safely sown up to February 15. Sowings 
after that date tend to come blind. 
WHITE VARIETIES 
@No. 16 Ball White—Medium Tall. This early pure white is 
the most popular variety on our entire list. Well-liked be- 
cause of its extra large florets and well-formed, compact spikes. 
No. 99 Ball White. We find this pure white averages 4 to 6 
inches longer spike and stem than our popular No. 16. 
White Giant. (New.) Originator’s seed. Good long stemmed 
white. Best white for outdoor culture in cool areas. We prefer 
our No. 16 Ball White for greenhouse use. 
Gardenia, Imp. Pure white. Branches somewhat. Basic improve- 
ments have been made on this fine outdoor strain. 
No. 5 Ball Dwarf White. Spikes of this dwarf Non-Branching 
Stock resemble a white Hyacinth. An ideal pot plant variety. 
LAVENDER, BLUE and PURPLE VARIETIES 
@No. 1 Lilac-Layender Improved. This is our new strain of 
this popular silvery lilac variety. Stems are heavier with 
longer flower spikes—and we find it quite resistant to rot. 
No. 3 Ball Blue Improved. Heavier stems and better spikes 
than our earlier Ball Blue. Double percentage slightly low. 
@No. 21 Purple Heart. Long stemmed and large flowered, bright 
violet-purple. Striking in combination with white. 
PINK, ROSE and RED VARIETIES 
@No. 22 Ball Supreme. A long stemmed, vigorous growing variety 
with fine, heavy spikes of rich silvery rose. 
No. 11 Ball Pink. A medium light rose-pink. Earlier and some- 
what lighter than our No. 22, but not quite as long stemmed. 
We annually carry out around 1600-1700 single plant selections. 
This accounts for the good percentage of doubles in our strains, 
and their adaptability to greenhouse forcing conditions. Also it 
has enabled us to develop or improve nearly all the following 
varieties. Those indicated with the dot (@) we consider the six 
best. 
No. 14 Ball Rose. An early flowering, fairly deep rose-pink. 
Darker in color and longer stemmed than the above variety. 
No. 9 Chamois-Pink. A warm rosy buff color. 
No. 7 Malmaison Pink Improved. Long spikes of soft, shell- 
pink; a popular color. Entirely non-branching. 
No. 6. American Beauty. Rich deep American Beauty color. 
@No. 8 Ruby Improved. Placed in “Six Best” this year because 
of a marked basic improvement in both vigor and color. No. 8 
is now a really crimson-red Stock—a clearly distinct shade 
from the American Beauty type carmine-rose. 
Pink Giant. (New.) Originator’s seed. Color identical to 
No. 14 Ball Rose, but later and somewhat taller. 
MISCELLANEOUS VARIETIES 
@ No. 20 Ball Apricot. Long spikes of rich apricot faintly tinged 
pink. Blends well with lavenders and purples. 
No. 24 Deep Apricot Improved. A more coppery, terra cotta 
shade than the earlier strain. A good novelty color. 
No. 1 Gold Standard. Creamy ivory-yellow. 
Neo. 10 Mixture. Our own formula mixture. Contains mostly 
good market varieties with a limited amount of novelty colors. 
Prices all Non-Branching Stocks, each: 14 
60c; tr. pkt., $1.00; 14 oz., $2.50; 
$4.75; 1 0z., $9.00. 
SOMETHING STRICTLY NEW IN STOCKS—ALL DOUBLE SELECT! 
Here is a chance for you to grow 100% Double Non-Branch- 
ing Stocks by selecting the doubles on the basis of leaf color. 
Positive identification of doubles (their leaves are several 
shades lighter than singles) can be made in seedling age. 
Shell Pink 
Lilac Rose 
Prices above 3 varieties, each: Tr. pkt., $2.00. 
We're not certain of the market acceptance of this type of 
double, as the stem is somewhat shorter and harder than the 
Ball type Column. Also, seed supply is quite limited this year. 
White 
BRANCHING STOCKS 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Golden Gate. Soft, creamy yellow. 
Monterey. A clear bright pink. 
@ Pacific. Fairly dark lilac-mauve. 
Redwood. Ruby-red. 
Santa Barbara. Chamois or buff. 
@Santa Maria. Best branching white. 
@Tahoe. Clear lavender. 
@ Yosemite. Rich rose-pink. 
Prices above 8, each: tr. pkt., 35¢; 14 oz., 
$1.25; 1 oz, $4.50. 
Mixture of all colors in this class. Tr. 
pkt., 35¢; 14 0z., $1.15; 1 0z., $4.00. 
IMPROVED BISMARCKS 
Antique Copper. Fine copper-red. 
Apple Blossom. Pale, delicate pink. 
Blood-Red. Bright ruby-red. 
@Chamois. Clear chamois or buff. 
@EIk’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. 
Formula Mixture of above colors. 
Prices above 12, each: tr. pkt., 35¢; 
Y oz., $1.15; 1 oz, $3.50. 
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., 30¢; 14 oz., 
1563) 1) 07, $2.65. 
DWARF TEN WEEK 
Blood-Red Carmine-Pink 
Canary- Yellow Deep Rose 
White Formula Mixture 
Prices above 8, each: tr. pkt., 25¢; 14 oz., 
65c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Lavender 
Purple 
16 The dot (@) indicates varieties most dependably satisfactory in our experience and observation. 
