Galls Cyclamen 
A WORD ABOUT OUR CYCLAMEN 
Repeated observations of Cyclamen flowering trials 
in our own greenhouses, as well as careful examina- 
tion of the leading strains grown in Europe and 
America, have led us to believe that no one Cyclamen 
seed specialist excels in all varieties. As a result, the 
Cyclamen seed we offer on this page as Ball’s strain 
has been obtained from several of the world’s most 
qualified Cyclamen specialists. 
CULTURE 
Sowing: To have mostly 4’s and 5’s in flower by Christmas, a 
few later, sow 40% October 1, 40% November 1, 20% January 1. 
A late July sowing makes heavy 6’s for Christmas. Sow Febru- 
ary | for nicely flowered 4’s for Saint Valentine’s Day. 65° best 
for germination; they sprout well in peat. 
Growing: Best soil clear thru: 2 parts soil, 2 parts peat, 2 parts 
manure plus phosphate, plus regular feeding with balanced fer- 
tilizer. Transplant seedlings to flats, then to 3 inch, then to 5 or 6 
inch. Many go direct from transplant to 4 inch. Growing tem- 
perature 55°. Shade, humidity in summer. 
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A photo of our 1951 Cyclamen flowering trials, representative strains 
from over a dozen different growers in Europe and America. Geo. K 
Ball looking them over. 
Mites love it hot and dry. So keep foliage moist, house shaded, 
cool in hot weather. Wet foliage every hot afternoon. Spray every 
week with 15% wettable powder Parathion at 2 ounces per 10 
gallons of water—plus Dreft for spreader. 
DISCOUNTS—250 of a variety at 1000 rate (except Vogt’s). 10,000 to 25,000 seeds, any assortment of 
varieties, less 5%; over 25,000, less 10%. 
100 1000 
Seeds Seeds 
No. 1 Dark Blood-Red ............... $1.75 $16.00 
Nowee2s Bright) Red. 20.5 32sec oes see 1.75 16.00 
No. 3 Pure Rose (Rose of Aalsmeer) .... 1.75 16.00 
No. 4 Soft Rose with carmine eye. (Im 
proved Rose of Marienthal)....... 1.75 16.00 
No. 5 White with carmine eye......... 1.75 16.00 
Nom 62 Pure? White 7p oo oeece te rtee s 1.75 16.00 
No. 7 Bonfire. Brilliant salmon......... 2.25 20.00 
No. 8 Salmon-Scarlet (America Imp.) 2.30 21.00 
No. 9 New Salmon-Rose Imp. ........... PJs) 20.00 
No. 10 Glory of Wandsbek (Perle of Zehlen- 
dort) ee Dat keesa lm Olen ener ee 2.20 18.00 
No. 11 Rose of Zehlendorf. Light salmon . 2.20 18.00 
No. 12 Orange Beauty. Orange-vermilion 2.30 21.00 
CINERARIAS, Continued 
Ball Copper-Scarlet. Compact small-leaved plants with medi- 
um sized, bright copper tinged, scarlet flowers. Uniform and 
attractive. Tr. pkt., $1.50; 164 oz, $2.25. 
@Berlin Market Mixed. (White-Eyed or Weissensee Strain.) 
3500 seeds per 142 oz. Large rounded heads of medium large 
flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 464 0z., $1.75; 12 02z., $3.25. 
Berlin Market, Dark Crimson. A deep crimson selection with- 
out any eye. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 464 0z., $1.75. 
Dwarf Giant Exhibition Mixture. Extra large (4 to 5 in.) 
flowers in a wide color range on fairly dwarf plants. For ex- 
hibition work only. Tr. pkt., $1.50; %4 0z., $2.50. 
@ Grandiflora Dwarf Mixed. 3500 seeds per Yo oz. Large flow- 
ers in a wide assortment of rich colors with contrasting large 
white eves. Extra dwarf and compact growth. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
Yq oz., $1.75; 142 0z., $3.25. 
100 1000 
Seeds Seeds 
No. 13 Rococo Mixed. Fringed flowers; un- 
usual shapes and markings ........ $2.25 $20.00 
No. 14 Morning Red ................. 2.20 18.00 
No. 15 Dirk Baardse. Soft wine-red ....... 2e25) 20.00 
No. 16 Saffron Red-Silver Edged ........ 2.25 20.00 
No. 17 Striped Varieties Mixed ......... 2.20 18.00 
No. 18 Mozart. Deep pink ............ 2.30 21.00 
NoslSe Lavenders 25s oe oe eee 1.75 16.00 
No. 21 Pink Pearl. Salmon-pink ........ 2.30 21.00 
No. 22 Baardse Wonder. Salmon with white 
borderdepimee ke ete rare oe es 2.25 20.00 
No. 24 Roseum Oculatum. Light pink, sal 
THOME CY Caen ete aes ore ee cosh aie 2.20 18.00 
No. 26 Victoria, Fringed white, tipped red . 2.25 20.00 
No. 30 Mixture of above colors ......... 1.65 15.00 
No. 50 Ruffled Lavender .............. 2.30 21.00 
No. 51 Ruffled Salmon ............... 2.30 21.00 
No. 52 Ruffled White ......2....:02.. 2.30 21.00 
No. 53 Ruffled Dark Red ............. 2.30 21.00 
No. 60 Ruffled Mixture .............. 2.30 21.00 
VOGT’S DOUBLE-FLOWERED STRAIN 
Admiration. Salmon-rose with shaded eye. 
Mixture. 
Prices above 2, each: 100 seeds, $3.50; 250 seeds, $7.00; 500 
seeds, $13.00; 1000 seeds, $25.00. 
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