By This Symbol “)(R) HY BRED (” 
. we mean to identify the “genuine F, Hybrids,” of which we offer sixty in this catalog. 
Genuine F,; Hybrids are seeds which have been produced by systematic crossing of indi- 
vidual blooms of two selected inbred parents. The parents are especially bred for superior 
qualities which they impart to the cross. 
Genuine F, Hybrids are generally superior to other regular “hybrid” or inbred varieties 
in the same way that Hybrid Corn is superior to inbred Corn—greater vigor, greater 
UB) HY BRD ( 
uniformity, and greater production. 
The term “hybrid” has often been loosely used to describe varieties of recent hybrid origin, 
(IR) HY BRED ( 
such as Delphiniums, Pyrethrum Robinson’s Hybrids, Zinnia Burpee Hybrids, etc. Such 
varieties do not bear the above symbol in this catalog as they do not represent the first 
generation from systematic crossing of two selected true inbred parents. Seed saved from 
TR HYERID( 
istics of the parents. In most cases it is worthless to commercial florists. 
(Rleverm”( for the best! 
genuine I, Hybrids will produce a mixture of various sorts, depending on the character- 
Buy genuine 
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CATALOG No. 67—SUMMER 1953—-BUSINESS TERMS 
DISCOUNTS ON SEED ORDERS (Except Lawn Grass). Cash 
or C.0.D. Discount! When cash is enclosed, or on C.O.D.’s: under 
£9.00 net; $5.00 to $25.00, 5%; $25.00 and over, 8%. Bulbs, 2%. 
On Charge Seed Orders! If paid within 10 days from date of in- 
voice: under $5.00, net; $5.00 to $50.00. 2%; $50.00 to $100.00, 
9%; $1090.00 and over, 8%. Bulbs, 2% 10 days. 
NO CASH DISCOUNT on Lawn Grass. Plants, Plant Band Mate- 
rial, and other Supplies. These items cannot be sent C.O.D. 
If this is your first order, it should be signed with some indi- 
vidual’s mame in writing. Payment should accompany all orders 
unless credit has been established. C.O.D. shipments 50% in 
advance. 
All Prices in this catclog subject to change without notice. 
All Seed Orders sent prepaid in U. S. and Canada at catalog prices. 
IMPORTANT. Make check or money orders payable to Geo. J. 
Ball, Inc., WEST Chicago, Ilinois. Not responsible for currency 
sent in the mail. 
Business Hours (holidays excepted) are 8 to 12 and 1 to 5 Mon- 
day through Friday: 9 to 12 Suturday. Our phone number is West 
Chicago 299. 
OUR BUSINESS IS WITH FLORISTS ONLY. 
SELL AT RETAIL. 
Shortages. All items are offered subject to crop failures or short- 
ages. i 
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY. Geo. J. Ball, Inc., warrants to 
the extent of the purchase price that seeds, plants, or bulbs sold 
are as described on the container within recognized tolerances. 
Seller gives no other or further warranty, express or implied. 
WE DO NOT 
GENERAL INDEX 
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Achillea eee 18 3ea Broonie aes 19¥ = Dicentras. 19 
Aconitum ...... 1 ae BULBSae ee 24 Dictamnus ..... 19 
Alstroemeria ... 18 Digitalis ...... 19 
FAL VSSUNe here 18 CALCEOLARIAS 7 Doronicum .... 19 
Anchusa ...... 18 CALENDULAS.. 7 
Anemone ...... 18 Campanula .... 19 Echinops ...... 19 
Anthemis ...... 18s .Carnation wee 19 Edelweiss, see 
AQUILEGIA ... 18 Catananche .... 19 Leontopodium 21 
Arabica ee 189) Centaurea, =). 4: 195 iguphorbiay eee Ot 
Armerta ise: oe 18 Cerastium ..... 19 
Artemisia 18 Cheiranthus ... 19 Feverfew ...... 21 
Asclepias ...... 18 Chrysanthemum 19 
Asparagus ..... 1g CINERARIA ... 9 Gaillardia ..... 21 
Asters eae: 18°) Glematises.. ee 19 Geumpege eo 21 
Aubrietia yaaa 19 Coreopsis ...... 19 Gilia.......... 21 
Crossandra .... 11 Gypsophila .... 21 
Daplistay eae 19 CYCLAMEN .. 8. Grass, Lawn... 9 
BEGONIA .... 6,7 
Bellis: taza or.. 19D Daisy ae eee 19 Helianthemum.. 21 
Bocconlac oe © 19 DELPHINIUM.. 20 Helleborus .... 21 
Boltonia ....... 19) Dranthusi ae 19.5” Hesperisy=s. eel 
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Heuchera ..... 21 Myosotis". 22 eal via eee 22 
Hibiscus eee 21 Saponaria ..... Za 
Hollyhock ..... 21 Naegelia ...... 11 peesccabiosaa ae 22 
Thee ee Df aN CDelair are cr 22 SNAPDRAGONS i 
Pie eau geen Orne ae 92 Statice ........ 23 
STOCKS 3) 143815 
LARKSPUR __ 10 PANSY __.. 12: 13 Stokesiaaeaee 23 
Larny rice 91 Pentstemon .... 22 SWEET PEAS 16, 17 
Lavandula ..... DAI Phlox eee 22 
Leontopodium .. 21 Physalis ....... 22) Vhalietrompesieeres 
iatrice 21 Physostegia .... 22 Thermopsis .... 23 
Toliestseee eae. 21 PLANTS Cover 3,4 Tritoma ....... 23 
lanume eee 995 | Platycodon sean) 22501. Drollincae aes 25 
Lobelia ....... 22. Poppy”... -2,- 22 
Lunaria ....... 22 eee W Veronica ...... 23 
. nivale 
fee ae cs Perennial .... 22 VIOLA ........ 23 
Pyrethrum ..... 92  Vibra-Seeder 8 
Matricaria, see 
Fevertew: <2. .°21 14 Rudbeekial 3-922 ny cca ae 23 
