ANTIRRHINUM or Snapdragon 
H.P.A. —Main Sowings should be made in the Autumn. 
Aquilegia : Yates’ Derwent, long spurred 
Aquilegia 
amongst the most beautiful of all hardy 
perennials and thrive in a moist, open 
border. They do not give the best results 
till they are old-established plants. They 
are long-lived plants, but we would 
recommend that a small sowing be made 
each year to keep up a vigorous stock. 
4ft. high. Sow January-February-Marcli. 
In mild coastal climates sow in the 
spring to establish large plants for the 
following spring flowering. 
Yates’ “ Derwent ” Long Spurred — All 
Long Spurred types in a splendid 
mixture of colours. We have included 
in this the finest English exhibition 
strains. 6d. per pkt., 1/- large pkt., 
3/- per 1-160Z., 5/6 per Joz. 
A npmnnp (H.P. — C.F.) — \ he.v 
Anemone are easily raised 
from seed. Sow in late summer and 
autumn. Bulbs—-see in Autumn Re¬ 
minder. 
St. Brigid, Yates’ Prize Strain —A dis¬ 
tinct strain of most brilliant and 
striking colours, most of the flowers 
being semi-double; 12 inches high. 
Gd. per pkt., 1/- per large pkt.. I/O 
per 1-lOoz., 
2/6 per Joz., 
3/6 per joz. 
Calendulas keep on blooming for 
six months. See on Page S. 
(African Daisy) 
^-LlLlUUs (H.H.A.) —Sow in early 
spring. Daisy-like llowers that thrive 
in full sun. 
Scapigera Hybrids —Shades of yellow 
orange, cream, salmon, etc. l/- pkt.. 
3/- bulk pkt. 
A „„„ (Asparagus Fern) 
Asparagus (H.P. — C.G.) These 
hardy plants should be sown in autumn 
or spring in a cool, moist situation. As 
the seeds are very hard, they should be 
slightly nicked with a knife before plant¬ 
ing. 
Plumosa nana. — Dwarf upright habit, 
useful for growing in pots for table 
decoration. 1/- per pkt., 3/9 per Joz. 
Sprengerii. —.A beautiful variety, very 
suitable for hanging baskets. 6d. per 
pkt., 3/3 per Joz. 
Plumosa. —-Ordinary climbing variety. 
See Vines and Creepers, Page 41. 
Aubretia s"wT 
-C.) Cultivation. 
Sow in spring or sum¬ 
mer in prepared bed in open ground or 
seed boxes. Transplant when in third or 
fourth leaf to where intended to Bower 
the following year. They are great fav¬ 
ourites for spring bedders, rockeries, 
etc., as they are bright, perpetual 
bloomers; 4in. high. 
New Large Flowered Hybrids. —Beauti¬ 
ful colours and large flowers saved 
from named varieties. 1/- per pkt., 
3/9 per l-16oz., 5/6 per Joz. 
Graeca. —Pale mauve. 6d. per pkt., 2/- 
l-32oz., 3/- per l-16oz. 
Aiicirula These P lants S row be3t 
MUriLUld i n partial shade, and In 
climates where English fruits thrive. 
They love a moist, cold situation. The 
seed should be sown during February, 
March or April, in a seed pan kept in a 
cool, shady frame; afterwards trans¬ 
plant to boxes or nursery beds. 6in. 
Alpine Triumph. —Blooms are of an im¬ 
mense size and contain a very great 
number of colours ranging from dark 
crimson-scarlet through pink and 
terra-cotta to primrose and cream 
shades. 1/6 per pkt. 
Rust-Proof 
University of California de 
Luxe Mixture —75 per cent, 
rust-proof. Plants are of 
compact habit, 20in. to 
24in. high, and produce 
long spikes of bloom in a 
wide range of popular col¬ 
ours. 6d. per pkt., 2/6 per 
1-16 oz., 3/9 per Joz. 
Tom Thumb or Extra 
Dwarf — 6in. to lOin. 
For carpet bedding, or for 
massing in the fronts of 
borders, the flowers are 
large, varied and bright in 
colour. To keep very dwarf 
for close bedding, pinch ouf 
the central spike. 
Rose Queen —A striking bor¬ 
der colour. 
Scarlet Queen — A brilliant 
colour. 
Orange Queen —A combination 
of yellow and orange, with 
reddish grey throat. 
Yates’ Tom Thumb Varieties, 
separate or in mixture. 6d. 
per pkt., 1/- per large pkt., 
2/3 per l-16oz., 3/6 per 
Joz. 
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Mr. A. P- , Palmerston 
North, writes on August 4th: 
“/ have used your seeds 
for a number of years and 
icith great results .” 
Large Flowered Semi- 
Dwarf—l|ft. 
The flowers are large and 
very showy, and continue in 
bloom for a long period. 
Crimson Queen. 
Defiance —Deep orange. 
Golden Queen— Yellow. 
Gloria— Rich, deep rose. 
Grenadier — Orange, shading 
to gold. 
His Excellency — Brilliant 
orange scarlet. 
Peerless Pink —Cameo pink. 
Prima Donna — Terra cotta, 
with white throat. 
Above 8 varieties each 6d. 
and 1/- per pkt., 2/- per 
l-16oz., 3/- per |oz. 
Collection six varieties, dis¬ 
tinct, Yates’ selection, 2/6 
pkt. 
Semi-Dwarf Mixed — 6d. and 
1/- pkt., 1/9 per 1-16oz., 
2/9 per Joz. 
Special “Brilliant” Mixed — A 
blending of the most showy 
colours only. 1/- pkt., 2/3 
per 1-160Z., 3/6 per Joz. 
Giant Large Flowered 
Type—21ft. to 3ft. 
The majestic Giant Antirr¬ 
hinums are particularly suit¬ 
able for planting at the rear of 
borders, or between shrubs 
or other tall plants. Much 
more effective planted in 
clumps of separate colours. 
Brilliant Rose. 
Golden Queen. 
Cardinal —Scarlet. 
Old Gold —Deep tango, frilled. 
The Rose —Frilled edges. 
Venus — Soft pink, white 
throat. 
Separate colours above: 
6d. and 1/- pkt., 2/6 l-16oz. 
Yates’ Giant Large-Flowered 
Varieties, Mixed —As a com¬ 
bination of all the best col¬ 
ours, this mixture is second 
to none. Practically every 
shade of Antirrhinums is 
represented. 6d. per pkt., 
1/- per large pkt., 2/- per 
1-lSoz., 3/- per Joz. 
Tall Mixed —A good range of 
colours. 3d. per pkt., 2/3 
per Joz. 
Special Offers —One pkt. each 
of six distinct colours 
(Yates’ selection), 2/6. 
Snapdragons thrive 
in heat and dry and 
bloom for many 
months. 
‘‘A mass of flowers in a garden is like a tonic to hearts that grow tired” 
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BOX 1109 - - AUCKLAND 
