Balsam 
(H.H.A. — C.E.) To grow 
should be sown late In spring in nursery 
beds, and pricked olf (when in rough 
leaf), and transplanted into their perm¬ 
anent positions. 
SPECIALITY: Yates’ Superb Double Rose 
and Camellia Flowered, — Extra fine 
mixture of both these classes in all 
, colours. One of the finest summer 
flowering annuals. 2ft. 6d. per pkt., 
2/- per ioz., 3/- per ioz. 
Good Mixed. —3d. per small pkt., 1/3 
per ioz., 2/- per ioz. 
Beilis Perennis Daisy) 
(H.A. — P.C.) Hardy perennials, but are 
best treated as annuals and re-sown 
each autumn. They make excellent bed¬ 
ding plants; 4 inches. 
Yates’ Prize. —A Mixture of all the large 
flowering varieties and colours. 6d. 
per pkt., 1/- per large pkt., 2/- per 
l-16oz., 2/9 per ioz. 
Giant Dark Red (Monstrosa Tubulosa). 
The best dark red double daisy. 1/- 
per pkt., 4/6 per l-32oz., 7/- l-16oz. 
O 0 (H.H.P.—D.) Sown in 
JDCgOIilcxS the early spring 
under glass, they will, with good culti¬ 
vation, flower during the ensuing 
autumn. See Yates’ Garden Guide for 
instructions for cultivation. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
For Tubers see Page 31. 
Double, Finest Exhibition Strain. —Every 
colour is represented, and the flowers 
are of the finest form. 1/6 per small 
pkt., 2/6 per large pkt., 7/6 bulk pkt. 
Pendula, for Hanging Baskets. — Of 
trailing habit. Chiefly shades of red, 
rose, salmon and pink. 1/6 and 2/6 
per pkt., 7/6 per bulk pkt. 
Single Exhibition. —English grown. We 
also include in this a proportion or 
the crested and frilled types. 1/- 
and 2/- per pkt., 7/6 per bulk pkt. 
FIBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
For Outdoor Bedding. 
Raised in the early spring, these will 
make a wonderful show with their foli¬ 
age and flowers for two or three months 
during the late summer and autumn. 
Semperflorens, Mixed. — Contains about 
ten of the best white, rose and red 
shades in mixture. 6d. per pkt., 3/- 
per 1-64oz. 
Brachycome 
These are charming dwarf plants, with 
lovely Cineraria-like flowers; a native 
of Western Australia, and suitable for 
hot, dry, sandy situation. 
Iberidifolia. — Mixed, white and blue; 
6in. 6d. per pkt.. 1/6 per 1-16oz., 
2/3 per Joz., 3/6 per Joz. 
Brachycome revels in the heat; 
use it for dry aspects. 
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Boronia Megastigma 
The Sweet-scented Boronia (H.P.—C.F.) 
Requires a sandy, peaty soil, and a cool, 
moist climate. Sow in a seed pan or box 
in a cool, shady situation. As these plants 
have a habit of dying out when they are 
a couple of years old, a small sowing 
should be made each season to keep up 
a vigorous stock. 1/- per pkt., 1/6 per 
1-32oz., 2/9 per l-16oz., 5/- per ioz. 
Calliopsis Tinctoria bears many- 
hued blooms in yellow, broicn 
and mahogany shades. 
Calliopsis 
showy, hardy border plants they con¬ 
tinue to bloom through the hottest 
weather, and are much prized for cut¬ 
ting. They are hardy annuals, except 
Lanceolate Prandiflora. 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
Drummondi. —Yellow and crimson; art. 
6d. per pkt., 1/6 per ioz., 2/6 ioz. 
Tinctoria.— A splendid mixture of yel¬ 
low, brown and mahogany; 2ft. 6d 
per pkt., 1/6 per ioz., 2/6 per ioz. 
PERENNIAL VARIETY 
Mayfield Giants—An Australian-raised 
variety and we thoroughly recom¬ 
mend it as a great improvement. 
Intense yellow. 1/- pkt., 2/3 per 
1-160Z. 
Lanceolata Grandiflora. —A lovely golden- 
yellow single flower, hardy perennial, 
excellent for cutting and borders; 2ft. 
6d. per pkt., 1/6 per ioz. 
Calceolaria 
(H. H. P. — D.) 
Lovely glasshouse 
perennials, with gorgeous coloured 
blooms. For cultivation, see Yates’ 
Darden Guide 
Hybrida, Yates’ Superb Strain. — Mixed 
colours; a selection of all the finest 
exhibition sorts. Small pkt., 1/6; 2/6 
per pkt., 7/6 per bulk pkt. 
CALAMPELIS SCABRA. —See Creepers, 
page 30. 
Good Varieties are the Spice of the Garden 
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Golden Delight and “Oramge 
Sunshine” Calendulas are both 
loose-petalled sorts. 
CALENDULA 
Florists’ Strains of the Improved 
Calendula, or Pot Marigold. 
(H.A.A.) — A free - flowering, dwarf, 
bushy annual. The bright coloured 
flowers are borne on long stems, and 
bloom continuously over an exception¬ 
ally long period. Height, 12-18 inches. 
For French and African Marigold 
see Marigold. 
Golden Delight (Chrysantha). —Is re¬ 
markable for its length of stem and 
the resemblance the flowers bear to 
the Chrysanthemum. Colour clear 
buttercup yellow. Excellent for cut¬ 
ting. 6d. per pkt., 1/9 per Joz. 
Orange Sunshine —A new and worthy 
mate to the popular Golden Delight. 
A vivid, penetrating light orange with 
the same loose form and dainty in- 
• curved petals. 6d. pkt., 1/9 per ioz. 
Goldmine Mixture. — Contains the two 
above loose-petalled varieties. 6d. 
pkt., 1/9 per ioz. 
Campfire. — Flowens unusually large. 
Borne on long stems. Colour brilliant 
orange with scarlet sheen with a full 
yellow centre. 6d. pkt., l /9 per ioz. 
Radio —Petals strongly quilled, making 
the flower look globular. Colour deep 
and attractive orange. 6d. per pkt., 
1/9 per ioz. 
Orange King —Vivid deep orange that 
is most fascinating and attractive. 6d. 
per pkt., 1/9 per ioz. 
Golden King. — A brilliant, glistening 
gold, the immense flowers are borne 
on fine stems. 6d. pkt., 1/9 per ioz. 
Mixed. — Containing choice varieties. 
6d. per pkt., 1/6 per ioz. 
Collection of three varieties (Yates’ 
selection) for 1/3. 
(H.P. — C.E.). —Saved from 
'-anna a fine collection of named 
varieties of Tall Cannas. The colours 
range from pink through red to orange 
and salmon shades. It Is advisable to 
chip away with a knife a piece of the 
skin or each seed to allow the entrance 
of moisture, otherwise the germination 
is very slow. 
Giant Hybrids.—6d. per pkt., 2/- per 
ioz. 
For Plants.—See Yates’ Nursery Cata¬ 
logue. 
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