ASTERS 
See colour photo, on back cover. 
HOW TO GROW—(H.H.fl.—C.) —The best 
results are obtained from September and 
October sowing-. They require rich, well- 
manured, open soil, and to be kept well 
watered and mulched in dry weather. The 
Asters offered below are in many types 
(wherever possible), of a “wilt-resistant” 
strain, which is the ony protection ag-ainst 
the widespread stem-rot or wilt disease. 
We have tried Asters from every reputable 
grower in Europe and America, and we 
can say that no better strains are procur¬ 
able. ■ 
A typical plant of Yates’ Gian t 
Crego Aster, showing the 
plume-like flowers. This is our 
recommendation for private 
growers. 
NOTES AS TO TYPES 
The varieties of Asters generally grown can be divided, broadly speaking, into three main classes—those with long, flat 
petals (sometimes slightly recurved), which include the Yates’ Giant Crego and Californian Giants; those with short, stiiT, 
straight or slightly curled petals, such as Yates’ Tasmanian Branching, American Beauty, and Heart of France. 
YATES’ GIANT CREGO (Wilt Resistant 
Asters). A splendid strain, sturdy 
growth, height, 2ft., well branched, 
with long, strong stems; flowers are 
exceptionally large, often over four 
inches across. We offer white, shell 
pink, rose pink, deep rose, crimson, 
violet, and azure blue. Each separate 
or mixed. 6d. per pkt., I/- large pkt. 
Collection of six separate colours. 
Yates’ selection. 2/6. 
Separate colours. 2/- Joz., 3/3 ioz. 
Mixed colours. 1/9 ioz., 2/9 Joz. 
YATES’ TASMANIAN BRANCHING 
ASTERS (Wilt Resistant Strain). — 
They are well branched, and average 
two feet or more in height and, in 
their season, are covered with twenty 
to thirty blooms of the short, straignt 
petalled type. We offer in separate 
colours: crimson, flesh pink, purple, 
coppery rose, azure blue and white. 
6d. small pkt., 1/- large pkt. 
Collection of flve colours. Yates’ 
selection. 2/-. - 
Separate colours. 2/- |oz., 3/3 ioz. 
Mixed colours. 1/9 ioz., 2/9 ioz. 
CALIFORNIAN GIANT ASTERS— A strain 
of the Crego type, renowned for its 
robust habit and length of stem. The 
great size of flower and the long and 
sturdy stems make them of great 
value for floral work. We offer the 
following colours: Peach blossom, deep 
rose, light blue, dark purple, white 
Separate or mixed. 6d. and 1/- pkt. 
Collection of Three Colours (our 
selection).—1/3. 
Separate colours. 2/- ioz., 3/3 ioz. 
Mixed colours. 2/9 per ioz. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTERS —In season 
they are late, -thus escaping the very 
tint weatlmr. The flowers last, very 
well, and are very large, and of Tull, 
short petalled type, and are carried 
on long stems, sometimes up to 24 
inches. Plants are 2rt. to 3 ft. high, 
and well branched. We offer the 
following colours: Crimson, coppery 
rose, flesh pink, purple, azure blue, 
and white. Each variety, or mixed. 
» 6d. per small pkt., 1/- per large pkt. 
Collection of Six Colours (our selec¬ 
tion ).—2/6. 
Separate colours. 2/- ioz., 3/3 Joz. 
Mixed colours. 1/9 ioz., 2/9 ioz. 
Yates’ Tasmanian Branching Asters are 
large flowered and heavy stemmed. 
HEART OF FRANCE ASTER. — A pure, 
ruby-red Aster, deepening a little 
with age, but retaining its purity of 
tone. The best red Aster introduced. 
The petals appear strikingly change¬ 
able, showing now a glow and sheen, 
now a soft, warm velvety texture. 
6d. per pkt., 2/3 per Joz., 3/6 ioz. 
NEW SUPER GIANT TYPES 
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The flowers of this Giant Race are 
extremely large and fluffy, measuring 
4in. to 6in. in diameter. They are com¬ 
posed of abundant quantities of inter¬ 
laced plume-like petals, borne on heavy 
stems. Very early blooming. Height 2$ft. 
Los Angeles —Pure shell pink. 6d. pkt., 
2/9 per ioz. 
El Monte — The only really large- 
flowered crimson; a perfect com¬ 
panion to Los Angeles. Gd. pkt., 2/9 
per Joz. 
Y A T E S’ GIANT MAMMOTH PAEONY 
FLOWERED. —Fully double flowers 
borne on long, stout stems, with no 
laterals; 24ft. to 3ft. high. Mixed 
colours. 6d. pkt., 2/- ioz. 
YATES’ SUNSHINE ASTERS. —Too new 
to be counted on to produce 100 per 
cent, true, some reverting to the 
anemone-flowered type and a few 
occasionally come single. The centre 
is made up of small, quilled petals In 
contrasting colour to the long, grace¬ 
ful outer petals of white, carmine, 
lavender, pink and violet shades. A 
graceful, lacy flower and a wonder¬ 
ful keeper when cut. 
Mixed. 6d. per pkt., 2/- per Joz., 3/- 
per ioz. 
MIXED DOUBLE ASTERS. —Good range 
of colours. 3d. per pkt., 1/4' Joz. 
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“Heart of France” Aster is the best red produced and the hardiest 
ARTHUR YATES & CO. LTD. 
BOX 1109 - - AUCKLAND 
