CRUSADER 
TANGO 
74 New Era for Petuuias... 
What are they? F, Hybrid Petunia seed is seed saved 
from a cross of two especially bred parents, both of 
which impart various qualities to the cross—together, 
they impart a special sort of vigor known as “heterosis.” 
What are their advantages? 
1. Greater uniformity. The controlled cross of well- 
fixed parents permits only slight variations, usually un- 
noticeable—no “rogues.” 
2. Greater vigor. Fast, strong growth combined with 
ideal compact plant habit in most varieties is the great- 
est single advantage of the F, Hybrids. 
3. Brighter, clearer, more uniform colors. It’s 
dificult to measure this—you notice it when making 
comparisons with inbreds. 
That’s the “Hybrid story.” At a seed cost of 1/5 cent 
per seedling, the seed represents such a small part of 
your over-all bedding plant production costs that com- 
petition-wise, you cannot afford to be without ‘’the 
best.“ Our recommendation: grow F, Hybrids, add the 
best selling inbred varieties, keep records of your sales 
and govern next season’s planting accordingly. 
Change is the fundamental law of nature. A generation 
ago I'; Hybrid corn was unheard of—today it has “taken 
over” the Midwest farm belt. 
Ten years ago F, Hybrid Snaps accounted for less than 
1/10 of the Snap seed sales. Today they constitute more 
than 3/4! 
All indications point to a similar trend in use of F; 
Hybrid Petunias. They’re a superior product—a _ supe- 
rior product will almost always sell first. 
GRANDIFLORAS 
These large flowered, fringed and ruffled Fi Hybrids 
are unexcelled for either bedding plant sales, pots, or 
combinations. 
(RUSADER 
Another Ball Introduction! 
(Besverm( (New, pictured above). This gaily- 
striped rose-pink on white is the loveliest bicolor Pe- 
tunia weve seen—made an outstanding hit in our test 
garden last summer. The color variegation of Crusader 
holds quite steadily throughout the season in spite of 
| variations in temperature and soil. Those individuals 
which occasionally shade light or dark :add interest 
to the over-all effect of Crusader, because of the pure, 
brilliant and unique rose shade found in its coloring. 
An exclusive Ball novelty for 1954. 1% tr. pkt., 
$1.75; tr. pkt., $3.00; 1/128 oz., $5.50; 1/64 oz., 
$10.00; 1/32 oz., $19.00. 
@ Ballerina. Extra large frilled flowers of clear, in- 
tense salmon that hold their color well under summer sun. 
A lighter color than Tango, but equally effective. Plants are 
very vigorous and free branching, and bloom profusely. 
® Tango. (Photo above.) A bushy plant with lux- 
urious deep green foliage against which the large, bright sal- 
mon-scarlet flowers literally stand out like flares. Flowers are 
moderately fringed and ruffled, and are freely produced. Makes 
a fine pot plant and is equally good for bedding. This is the 
most popular Fy Hybrid Grandiflora. 
® Bolero. An extra compact, early and free flowering 
Petunia. Its fringed deep rose flowers are about the color of 
Setting Sun. Makes a first class pot plant and is valuable for 
bedding. 
@La Paloma. Large, well fringed flowers of purest 
white with yellow throat and remarkable vigor are the outstand- 
ing points about this fine Hybrid Petunia. This is the finest 
fringed white bedding variety available today. Plants are well 
branched, and make a satisfactory pot variety if grown cool to 
restrict growth some. 
Prices above 4, each: % tr. pkt., $1.35; tr. pkt., $2.50; 
Vos oz, $4.50; V4 oz. $8.00; 145 0z., $15.50; 146 0z., 
$29.00. 
The dot (@) indicates varieties most dependably satisfactory in our experience and observation. 
