Cockscomb 
annuals, and are amongst the best 
summer bloomers we possess. Sow 
In the spring. In warm situations or 
frame. I2in. to 18in. 
Good Mixed —Several shades, includ¬ 
ing crimson, yellow, salmon and 
gold. 6d. per pkt., 3d. per small 
pkt., 2/6 per l-32oz., 3/9 per 
l-16oz., 5/9 per ioz. 
For Feathered Cockscomb — See 
Celosia. 
COBAEA SCANDENS—See Creepers. 
Page 30. 
CONVOLVULUS (Morning Glory) — 
See Creepers. Page 30. 
f n 1 plK (H-A. — D.E.) — The 
vuicuo seeds should be sown 
in the early spring, under glass, or 
on a hot bed. When large enough 
and the weather is warm, they may 
be planted out, or moved into larger 
plots when wanted for specimen 
plants. 
Yates’ Special Exhibition — For a 
choice strain of these favourite 
foliage plants we recommend 
highly the seed we now offer. 
They range from the gorgeous 
large-leaved exhibition varieties 
to the fringed and the smaller- 
leaved sorts, which have such 
brilliant colouring. In cold cli¬ 
mates they should be grown in 
pots under glass or in a warm, 
sheltered corner. 1/6 per pkt., 
3/9 per l-64oz. 
Cornflower Centaurea. 
fncmnc (H.A. — A - E ->- — The 
L/UMIlUs Cosmea is one of^the 
finest autumn flowering plants. Sow 
In spring. 
Extra Early Flowering Double. —The 
plant grows to a height of about 
3ft., and should produce about 75 
per cent, of doubles from seed. In 
hot climates good results may be 
obtained by late sowing. 
Mixed Colours.—9d. per pkt., 1/6 
per l-16oz„ 2/6 per Joz., 4/- ioz. 
Double Late Flowering —The flowers 
vary considerably in their degree 
of doubleness. When planting 
out, select plants with the coarser 
foliage; these are the doubles. 
This strain contains both pink, 
white and crimson in mixture. 
Mixed Colours.—6d and 1/- per pkt., 
1/6 per |oz., 2/3 per ioz. 
Klondyke Cosmos: Orange Flare 
The Elondykes are quite distinct from 
the ordinary Cosmos types. About 
18 in. tall, they are unaffected by high 
winds, and the brilliant orange blooms 
deserve to be better known. 
Pvrlampn (h.h.p. — d.) —These 
UdlllCIi beautiful bulbous 
plants make a splendid show in the 
glasshouse or bush-house during the 
early spring. They can be sown 
either during autumn or spring in 
pans, and should be kept growing 
till they flower, after which they 
go to rest. It is advisable to make 
a sowing every year to get the best 
results. They are best grown in a cool 
frame, and should always be kept close 
to the glass; they do*not require artifi¬ 
cial heat. For further cultural direc¬ 
tions, see “Yates’ Garden Guide.” For 
prices of bulbs, see “Autumn Reminder.” 
Persicum Giganteum— A superb strain 
of mixed colours, from the leading 
English growers. This is the best 
strain for general cultivation, and 
contains every cblour. 1/6 per pkt., 
' 6/- per bulk pkt. 
Butterfly (Papilo) —A splendid mixture. 
The petals are very broad across the 
top, the edges being gracefully waved 
and curled, and brilliantly coloured. 
2/- per pkt., 6/- per bulk pkt. 
Mrs. Buckstone —This variety produces 
the largest flowers of all Cyclamens, 
averaging 2i Inches across. Beauti- 
crimped. Salmon flowers freely pro¬ 
duced. 2/- per pkt., 6/- per bulk 
pkt. 
Royal Rose —A free-flowering large pure 
rose pink. 2/- pkt., 6/- bulk pkt. 
MAMMOTH PERFECTION, Single.— 
The flowers are white, crimson, 
and rose; immense size. H.A. 5ft. 
Mixed Colours.—6d. per pkt., 1/9 
ioz., 2/9 loz., 3d. small pkt. 
KLONDYKE “ORANGE F L A R E”— 
18 inches. Selected from the well 
known Klondyke, this variety 
blooms much quicker. The vivid 
orange blooms on long, wiry 
stems, are well adapted for cut¬ 
ting. Height, 34ft. 6d. pkt., 2/- 
per ioz., 3/3 per ioz. 
Cynoglossum 
little perennial suitable for borders; 
somewhat like Forget-Me-Not. 2ft. 
Amabile —Blue flowers. 6d. per pkt., 
1/- per ioz. 
FOR CORMS, SEE YATES’ AUTUMN 
REMINDER or NURSERY CATALOGUE. 
Yates' 
Concentrated 
Garden 
Manure— 
Plantonic 
The Plant 
Tonic of the 
Century. 
See particulars 
on page 64. 
TToLlioe (H.P.—C.)— Very easily 
JLrcHillclb raised from seed, and, 
if sown in the early spring, will bloom 
the first season. For plants and tubers, 
see Dahlias in Nursery Catalogue. 
Unwin’s Ideal Bedding Mixed —About 
2 4 in. high and exceedingly free 
flowering. The semi-quilled flowers 
are borne on stiff, wiry stems well 
above the foliage. The colour range 
is wide, and they make a wonderful 
bedding display. 9d. per pkt., 2/6 
bulk pkt. 
Single Coltness Hybrid Improved- 
Height, 18in. Valuable for bedding. 
Each plant develops into a neat speci¬ 
men, l2in. to 18in. in diameter. 6d. 
per pkt., 2/6 per l-16oz., 3/9 per 
ioz. 
Coltness Scarlet —Bedding. t 6d. per pkt., 
2/6 per bulk pkt. 
Double Mixed —A mixture of seed saved 
from named varieties of Paeony, 
Cactus and Double Show types. The 
resulting seedlings produce many 
variations of those types. 9d. pkt., 
2/6 and 4'/6 bulk pkts. 
DplnFiirtium — Tlie see( is 
Lrcipumiuill Should be sown in 
February, March or April. When large 
enough, transplant into rich, moist soil 
in sheltered positions; they will then 
flower six months later, either in 
autumn or spring. 
Yates’ Extra Select Perennial Hybrids 
(3 to 5ft.) —Saved from a Fine col¬ 
lection of named Delphiniums. The 
flowers are of a great many beauti¬ 
ful shades, from sky-blue to a rich 
dark blue and purple, and include 
single, double and semi-double blooms 
in great variety. 1/6 pkt., 2/3 per 
l-32oz., 3/9 per l-16oz., 5/6 per 
ioz. 
Hybridum Perennial (mixed) —6d. and 
1/- pkt., 1/9 per l-16oz., 2/6 per 
ioz., 3/9 per ioz. 
Blue Butterfly (Chinese Delphinium)— 
A most distinct and neat growing 
variety, with fine feathery Cosmos¬ 
like foliage, and freely producing 
loose spikes of exquisite blooms, 
which last a long time cut. Height, 
2ift. Gentian (Dark), Blue, Azure 
Blue. Each colour: 6d. per pkt., 1/6 
per l-16oz., 2/- per ioz., 3/- per 
ioz. 
ANNUAL DELPHINIUM—See Larkspur. 
Delphinium—“Yates extra select 
perennial hybrids” are saved 
from the cream of named varieties. 
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Let Yates’ New Garden Calendar be your Guide 
ARTHUR YATES & CO. LTD. 
BOX 1109 - - AUCKLAND 
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