WEST CHICAGG 
ILUNOIS 
Ball Graudiflara vas Hoews, Petuntad 
285,000 S. There are 3 distinct classes of Grandifloras: 
the Ruffled, the Fringed, and the Dwarf. Like all 
Petunias, the most vigorous are the tall ones. The Dwarf 
Grandifloras make ideal pot plants, but for bedding most 
of them do not hold up where summers are very warm. 
RUFFLED GRANDIFLORAS 
@ White Queen. 12 in. Extra large, wavy, pure white 
flowers and vigorous growth make this a truly out- 
standing Petunia. Fine for bedding or pot plant use. 
@ Snowstorm. 12 in. Fine, large flowered white. Similar 
to White Queen. Makes a nice pot plant. 
@ Elk’s Pride Dwarf. 11 in. Our strain of this always 
popular, rich velvety purple is admirably suited for 
bedding or porch boxes. Uniform in growth and a 
ready seller. 
Prices above 3, each: 
Tr. pkt., 85c¢; 1/64: 0z.,.$1.90;° 1/32’ oz. -$3°40; 
1/1GYOZ5- $921 De 
—— Purple Prince. Large, deep violet-blue flowers on 
@ POPCORN vigorous plants. Grane for its rich color and 
A Super-Dwarf Grandiflora White free flowering habit. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.00; 
1/32 0z., $3.75; 1/16 oz., $7.00. 
White Cloud. 11 in. We offer the originator’s strain. 
Burgundy. 12 in. Dark burgundy wine-red with large white 
10 in. If you like Snowstorm or White Queen for 
flower size, but find it a bit tall for certain uses, 
here is the answer—a really dwarf, large flowered ‘hat 
white. Picture the huge glistening white flowers of Dwarf Pink Glory. 10 in. Glowing carmine-rose with white 
Snowstorm or White Queen carried on low-growing, throat. Our stock of this fine variety has recently been im- 
proved. The small flowered types formerly prevalent have been 
almost entirely eliminated. 
Giant Flaming Velvet. 10 in. The finest velvety mahogany-red 
upright plants and you have this fine variety. 
akes a wonderful plant for pots or combinations, 
and is equally at home for bedding. Originated by on our Petunia list. Larger flowered than King Henry or 
Waller-Franklin Seed Co. A Ball introduction in Velvet Ball, it produces a very striking effect. 
1953. Tr. pkt. $1.50; 1/64 oz., $2.75; 1/32 oz Beans 12 in. Large ruffled flowers in combinations of purple 
p) ° 7 or) ° co) n ite. 
$5.00; 1/16 oz., $9.50; ¥ oz., $18.00. Pikes tae 5, each: 
Tr. pkt., 85¢; %4 0z., $1.90; 145 0z., $3.40; 146 oz. $5.75. 
® Ruffled Grandiflora Mixture. A well balanced formula mixture 
Summer Night. 10 in. Elk’s Pride color but much more bushy of above varieties in following proportions: 25% White; 25% 
and compact than the variety Elk’s Pride. Blooms with doubles. Pink; 25% purple; 1244% Mahogany-Red; 1244% Wine-Red. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1464 0z., $2.25; 140 0z., $4.00; 46 0z., $7.50. Tr. pkt., 60c; 164 0z., $1.50; 180 oz. $2.75; 46 oz. $5.00. 
1954 FIELD DAY AT BALL’S. NOTE PALEFACE PETUNIA CENTER FRONT! 
Petunias are the feature of the special “‘window dressing” planting in the foreground as well as the comparative trial rows 
in the general trial area. Some 600 individual trials of annuals may be viewed in our trial grounds any time during July and 
August, but you are especially invited to come during our Field Day late in July. Watch for announcement of the date. 
10 Variety names mean much to home gardeners nowadays. Label your bedding plants conspicuously. 
