TO OUR CUSTOMERS: 
With this catalog we are introducing 6 new Hybrid Snaps. You'll find them completely described on page 2. 
The further we get into our program of Snap breeding, the more convinced we are that eventually all commer’ 
cial Snapdragons grown will be in the Fi Hybrid class. Their inherent vigor and absolute trueness to type are 
obvious advantages that are not present in most of the old inbred varieties. If you are interested in Snapdragons 
I would certainly suggest your trying our 6 new ones. Each of them fills a need for the commercial Snap grower. 
THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE CATALOG. Our June catalog has always featured varieties sown during the 
summer and fall for mid-winter flowering. For a complete listing of all items we supply, see our Spring 1951 catalog 
(the one with the green cover) that was mailed last winter. We also handle a complete line of plants, rooted Mum 
and Carnation cuttings, bulbs and plant bands. If you are interested in any of these items, write us for listings and 
prices. 
WE’D LIKE TO HAVE YOU VISIT US. There is not a month during the year when we do not have crops 
flowering that will interest you. Our trial ground of annual and perennial plants is in full flower from July until 
frost. Our principal Snap trials are in flower during the middle of the winter and spring. 
HOW TO FIND US. We are located approximately 35 miles directly west of Chicago. If you are driving 
find the intersection of Illinois route 59 and alternate US-30 (Roosevelt Road or 12th Street in Chicago) on your 
map. Proceed west from this intersection a little over a mile and you will go under a railroad overpass. About a 
half mile beyond this, turn right on the first road which will take you right by our office and greenhouses. 
Frequent train service is available from Chicago on the Chicago and North Western R. R. to West Chicago. Or 
the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin electric line goes to Wheaton (about 50 minutes’ ride). Call us at West Chicago 299, 
and we'll be happy to pick you up at the station. 
President 
CATALOG No. 63—SUMMER 1951—BUSINESS TERMS 
DISCOUNTS ON SEED ORDERS (Except Lawn Grass). Cash or C.O.D. IMPORTANT. Make all checks or money orders payable to Geo. J. Ball, 
Discount! When cash is enclosed, or on C.O.D.’s: under $5.00, net; $5.00 
to $25.00, 5%; $25.00 and over, 8%. 
On Charge Orders! If paid within 10 days from date of invoice: under 
$5.00, net; $5.00 to $50.00, 2%; $50.00 to $100.00, 5%; $100.00 and 
over, 8%. 
NO CASH DISCOUNT on Lawn Grass, Plants, Bulbs, Plant Band Ma- 
terial, and other Supplies. These items cannot be sent C.O.D. 
If this is your first order, it should be signed with some individual’s name 
in writing. Payment should accompany all orders unless credit has been 
established. C.O.D. shipments 50% in advance. 
All prices in this catalog subject to change without notice. 
All Seed Orders sent prepaid in U. S. and Canada at catalog prices. 
Inc., WEST Chicago, IIlinois. Not responsible for currency sent in the 
mail. 
Business Hours (holidays excepted) are 8 to 12 and 1 to 5 Monday 
through Friday: 9 to 12 Saturday. Our phone number is West Chicago 299. 
Our Business is with Florists only. We do not sell at retail. 
Shortages. Al] items are offered subject to crop failures or shortages. 
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY. We, Geo. J. Ball, Inc., warrant, to the 
extent of the purchase price, that Seeds, Plants or Bulbs sold are as de- 
scribed on the container, within recognized tolerances. We give no other 
or further warranty, express or implied. 
GENERAL INDEX 
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Aconitum ....26 Byron: coooc Dee Dicitalisn erencrecr DS SeGLTiStat err 28 Perennial 2m a pOnariamerenier 30 
Alstroemeria ...26 BULBS ....... 31 Doronicum ....28 INemesiaus emis cre Oe SCAbiosam eens 30 
JNGEEMEO. coon ox 26 Py cacy Sennen 28 Kalanchoe ....22 INepetauerrterrae 29 Schizanthus ...24 
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AQUILEGIA ..26 Campanula ....27 Euphorbia ....28 Lavandula ..... 22) Pentstemons 1-29) ». STOCKS... 18; 20 
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Artemisia =... 2 Gime Centalred mer ne: 2 alae ae 28 Lilies .. ..... LOU Physalisite sie « 29 SWEET 
Asclepiasmaiicie Ome Gefastium s.r OT Giuats ee 28 Linum ........ 29 Physostegia  ...29 PEAS WO. 
Asparagus ..... 26 Cheiranthus ...27 Cie ee es ee 28 Lobelia ....... 29° PLANT 
ASTER: Chrysanthemum 27 Gut wearer jg bunaria ....... 20 SB ANDS seats 25 pee -- +30 
Annual ..... pm CINERARIA (629 gyi) ho Segue. Lupine: PLANTS een, Ls ena acest 
Perennial meer /mee © Lematismmenreter mF nee yer hke, a Annual ..... 23 Platycodon ....29 A ene rig sachs a 
Aubrietiowsnyen Dilaee Goreopsisurnreni 27° ‘Helianthemum . 28 Perennial ...29 Poppy ........ 30 TOY a ae 
CYCLAMEN Ba-9  eticiichanisae 8 I Cowee cooeous 29, PRIMULA Weronicamemas 30 
iBaptisiameee tet: Dime AIS Yaaeneteuete erences Dime ELesperis) eae tees 28 MARIGOLD ..23 Annual ..... 17 A are, eae 30 
BEGONIA ..6, 7 DELPHINIUM 10 Heuchera ..... 28  Matricaria, see Perennial ...30 Vibra-seeder ..1) 
Bellismecemcect: Die ianth isms DOME ELI DISCUS manent. 28 Feverfew ....28 Pyrethrum ....30 Wallflower ....18 
Bocconiawears tir Die. Dicentra es. cer LL OlyVnOC Karin CREE LIC Onecte mE 2 oO mNICDeckia miro Om \UCCAmemn nr. =. 30 
