Gaillardias are nearly always in 
bloom. The new all-red “Burgundy” 
is outstanding. 
Gaillardia & p > 
and H.A. — 
— Very effec¬ 
tive border plants. They do extremely 
well In our climate, and give a good 
show of bloom nearly all the year. They 
may be sown either in the autumn or 
spring. 15 to 24 inches high. 
PERENNIAL TYPE 
Burgundy — A most effective florist 
flower; the flowers are a shining wine 
red and are borne on long stems. 1/- 
per pkt., 3/9 per 1-lGoz. 
Grandiflora Dazzler — A highly re¬ 
selected florists’ strain with large, 
dark rich red flowers with bright 
orange tips. 94. pkt., 2/- Joz. 
“Portola” Hybrids -— A new strain of 
perennial Gaillardias, bearinig flowers 
of immense size. The colours range 
through shades or bronzy-red with 
the characteristic golden tipped 
petals. Od. per pkt., 2/- per Joz. 
Perennial Hybrids —A very select strain 
grown at our Tasmanian Farm. They 
include several new tints and shades 
from almost pure orange to Indian- 
red. with .innumerable intermediate 
shades; exceptionally large. 1/- per 
pkt., 2/- per Joz. 
Grandiflora -— Finest mixed; a grand 
strain or this splendid hardy peren¬ 
nial; 18in. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per Joz. 
ANNUAL TYPE 
Lorenziana —Large, handsome, double- 
quilled flowers of red and yellow 
shades; hardy annual. 6d. pkt., 1/6 
per Joz. 
Picta, Single — Mixed colours; hardy 
annual. 6d. per pkt., 3d. small pkt., 
1/3 per Joz. 
Geum Coccineum (H c' p ‘ 
VfV |in*tn i 4howy pc'cmila' hnrder 
plants. 18 inches. Sow in the autumn. 
For imineo armty plaiit.s of tnese 
beautiful ti'>w<•'•«. see Yates’ Nursery 
Catalogue, Issued in May. 
Mrs. Bradshaw. —Large red, semi-double, 
much the best variety, good for cut¬ 
ting. 6d. per pkt., 2/- per 1-16oz., 
3 /- per i- 7 
Lady Stratheden. —It Is almost identica 
with Mrs. Bradshaw in all but colour. 
It carries the same large flowers on 
well branching plants. The flowers are 
semi-doubie and of a bright golden- 
yellow. 6d per pkt., 2/- per 1-16oz., 
3/- per Joz. 
r,ArKpra (African Daisy) (H.P.— 
D.E.) Perennials requir¬ 
ing a warm, sunny situation, with well- 
drained light soil, in cold climates the 
plants should be protected in the winter 
season. For a special article on their 
cultivation, see Yates’ Garden Guide. 
SPECIALITY: New Hybrids. —These h.v 
brids include a great range of colours, 
from pure white through shades of 
pale yellow, red and salmon to orange- 
rose, scarlet and crimson. 1/- per pkt , 
3/- per 1-6 407, . 5 /3 per 1-32 oz. 
We also offer plants in our Nursery 
Catalogue. 
Gladioli 
(H.P.—C.) —The seed 
we offer is saved from 
some of the best named sorts. They 
are easily raised from seed, blooming 
the second year if given a little atten¬ 
tion. 
SPECIALITY: Yates’ Giant Hybrids.— 
Mixed coiours. 6d. per pkt., 2/- per 
Joz., 3/3 per Joz. 
Bulbs of above during May, June and 
July: 5/- per doz., 35/- per 100 
Postage extra. 
Primulinus Hybrids. — Orchid - like 
flowers, and bloom freely the first 
year. Mixed colours. 6d. per pkt.. 
1/6 per Joz., 2/- per Joz. 
Globe Amaranth p^rena) 
(H.A.—A.) —(Glen known as “Bachelor-’ 
Buttons." Clover like heads of blossom 
of brilliant purplish red. soli pink 
yellow and white, often -triped violet. 
Like other everlastings, they make spJen 
did winter bouquets, and they also make 
a good show throughout the summer. 
Hardy annuals. Splendid for massing In 
beds or for ribbon borders. 12in. high 
Sow in autumn or spring. 
Mixed Colours. —6d. per pkt., 1/- per 
Joz., 1/6 per Joz. 
Gloxinia J” ”; p D 
.) — Loveh 
g'a«shouse bulbous 
plants, which in climates such as Auck¬ 
land, or in warmer districts, do well In 
the bush-house, cool frame, or glass¬ 
house The seed should be sown in the 
spring or summer under glass in pans. 
For instructions, see Yates’ Garden 
Guide. 
SPECIALITY: Yates’ Prize Strain. — A 
very choice mixture of all classes, 
saved from named varieties 1 /6 per 
pkt., 7/6 bulk pkt.. For bulbs, see 
Page 43. 
Godetia: Sybil Sherwood is a really 
outstanding variety, with flowers of a 
glorious salmon-pink. They are easily 
grown. 
Gerheras may be raised from seed, or 
plants are available named to colour 
in the late winter; see Yates' Nursery 
Catalogue. 
Godetia 
Very pretty hardy annual 
border plants. In the 
warmer districts they should be planted 
m the autumn for spring flowering They 
are most easily raised. The dwarf, com¬ 
pact varieties make splendid bedding 
plants H.A. 
Kelvedon Glory —Single, deep-glowing 
salmon-orange blooms of an intensity 
and vividness seldom seen in any 
flower. Plants are strong and very 
free blooming. 6d. pkt., 1/9 l-16oz., 
2/6 per Joz. 
SybG snerwood.—A glorious shade of 
salmon-pink blended with orange, the 
whole effect softened by a delicate 
while border. The plants are of robust 
gtowth, reaching a height of about 
•join. Flowers la«t well when cut. 
6d. pkt., 1/9 per l-16oz., 2/6 per 
> 07. 
Single Upright, Mixed —Includes types 
such as Sybil Sherwood and embraces 
many colours. 18 inches. A splendid 
bedding strain. Od. pkt., 1/6 per 
1 -1 6oz., 2/6 per Joz. 
Tall Double Mixed —A fine blending of 
the best colours, and makes a splendid 
show in the garden. 6d. pkt., 1/9 per 
Joz., 2/9 per Joz. 
Fine Mixed —All the best shades. 3d. per 
pkt., 1/9 pr Joz. 
Gypsophila b*m ? 8 
(H.P. and H.A.) Hardy, graceful border 
plants, splendid for cutting for bou¬ 
quets, and the best and most graceful 
foliage to mix with Sweet Peas or other 
flowers. The effect of the small, white 
Gypsophila is like a veiling over the 
brighter and larger flowers. They are 
best treated as annuals, and sown in the 
autumn; every bud will open in water. 
This should be much more largely 
grown. 2ft. to 3ft. 
Pacifica— Perennial type, very useful for 
cutting. Flowers are larger than the 
Paniculata, of a lovely rose shade. 1/- 
per pkt. 
Paniculata — White; perennial. 6d. per 
pkt., 1/3 per Joz., 2/- per Joz. 
Elegens —White, rose, or mixed; hardy 
annual, flowers earlier than Panicu¬ 
lata. 6d. per pkt., 1/- per Joz. 
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