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I arlreniirc (Annual Delphiniums) 
LiarKSpurS (H.A.—A.) — Hardy 
almost anywhere. The finely cut, feath¬ 
ery foliage of soft green sets olT to 
advantage the handsome long flower 
spikes of double blossoms. They bloom 
from early summer until autumn, and 
may be sown In the autumn or spring. 
Giant Imperial. — A new and greatly- 
improved form producing more com¬ 
pact plants branching from the base 
with (lower stems 3 ft. to 4 ft. long. 
Separate Colours. —Each 6d. pkt., 2/6 
ioz. Blue Spire (outstanding). Car¬ 
mine King (deep carmine rose), 
Exquisite Pink Improved (light 
pink). Exquisite Rose (rose pinkl . 
Lilac Spire (deep lavender), Los 
Angeles Improved (bright rose on 
salmon). White Spire (pure white) 
Collection of Five Varieties (Yates’ Se¬ 
lection) for 2/-. 
Rainbow Mixture (Giant Imperial Strain) 
An assortment of the choicest 
varieties. The predominating tints 
are soft pink, shades of mauve, rose 
and carmine. 1/- pkt., 2/9 ioz. 
Finest Mixed Giant Imperial. —6d. and 
1/- per pkt., 2/3 per ioz. 
Double Stock-flowered. —The old type 
bushy plants about 2$ft. high and 
better for windy positions. Exquisite 
(salmon pink), rosy-scarlet and sky- 
blue. Separate Colours or Mixed. 6d. 
pkt., 2/- per ioz. 
Stock-flowered (Good Mixed). —3d. per 
pkt. 
Dwarf Rocket (Hyacinth Flowered) — 
181n. Extra fine, suitable for bedding 
and massing. 
Mixed Colours —6d. pkt., 1/6 per ioz. 
Giant Imperial Larkspurs branch from 
the base and make a wonderful garden 
display. 
I svLaIi'o (H.A. — C.) Raise in seed 
LiUUClla p a n, preferably in the 
autumn. 
I onincimo (Great Winter Flower- 
JL.epi05yiie ing Yellow Marguerite) 
(H.A.—A.) It has brilliant light yellow 
flowers, very suitable for massing in bor¬ 
ders, the plants being literally covered 
with great numbers of bright flowers, 
making it strikingly effective. They do 
best sown in the autumn for winter and 
early spring blooming. 
Maritime. —Deep yellow; 2ft. 6d. per pkt., 
2/- per ioz. 
Golden Rosette —Bright butter yellow 
of perfect rosette form; the double 
blooms are truly outstanding in 
decorative value. Hardy and or easy 
culture. 1/- pkt. 
COMPACTA TYPE 
Compact habit suitable for edging. 
Mrs. Clibran. —Dwarf; growing only 4in. 
high, compact growth, deep bright 
violet-blue, with distinct white eye. 
9d. per pkt., 3/3 per 1-16oz. 
Crystal Palace, Compacta. — Dark rich 
blue, dark foliage; 4in. 6d. per pkt., 
1/3 per l-32oz., 1/9 per 1-16oz. 
Erinus Blue —Four inches high. 3d. 
pkt., 2/- per ioz. 
Pendula Sapphire — This type is very 
suitable for hanging baskets, window- 
box, or rockery work. Deep blue, with 
white eye. 6d. per pkt., 1/6 bulk 
pkt. 
I inarla (Toad Flax) (H.A.—A.E.) A 
la very pretty family of grace¬ 
ful plants, thriving in hot, dry situations. 
They do remarkably well in rockeries and 
dry borders exposed to the sun. They 
succeed best sown in the autumn. 
Moroccana, Fairy Bouquet —Plants grow 
to 8in. Very compact in habit, large 
flowers in shades of rose, yellow, pink, 
lavender, carmine, red, violet, white, 
and salmon. Very floriferous. 9d. pkt., 
2/3 per Joz., 3/6 per ioz. 
Moroccana Excelsior Hybrids. —Is popu¬ 
lar for edgings, massing and cutting 
Tor bunching. 1ft., 6d. pkt., 1/- per 
ioz., 1/9 per loz. 
Linum (F,ax) (H A ‘ and H P—A ) 
Lewisii (Perennial).— Cornflower Blue. 
6d. per pkt., 2/- per ioz. 
Grandiflorum Coccineum. —Glowing Crim¬ 
son; annuals. 12in. 6d. per pkt., 1/- 
per ioz., 1/9 per ioz., 3d. small pkt. 
Livingstone Daisy h!hjl 
(Mesembryanthemum Criniflorum). — 
A mass in bloom suggests a multi-coloured 
carpet, embracing tones of carmine, rose 
pink, buff, apricot, golden, lilac and prim¬ 
rose. They revel in hot, sunny positions, 
and are ideal for massing In beds, for 
edgings, rock gardens or crazy paths. 
9d. pkt., 3/- per l-16oz. 
The Famous Russell Lupins 
I nm'nc (H.A. and HP - Make tbe 
Lupins main sowing in early 
autumn to ensure winter blooms. Addi¬ 
tional sowings may be made right 
through until August for successionai 
flowering. Many beautiful effects can 
be worked out by combining together, 
in colour schemes, varieties of. both 
the tall and the dwarf. 
TALL ANNUAL (2 to 4ft.) 
A splendid range or charming colobrs 
is now available, and some of the varie¬ 
ties are beautifully perfumed. 
Pink Pearl. — Shell-pink, shading to 
lighter pink at top; perfumed. 6d. per 
pkt., 1/- per ioz., 1/9 per loz. 
Blue Gem.—Rich, deep blue, with yellow 
centre; perfumed. 6d. pkt., 1/- per 
ioz., 1/9 per loz. 
Menziesii (Sulphurous superbus). — A 
pure buttercup-yellow. 6d. per pkt., 
2/3 per ioz. 
Collection of above three sorts, 1/3. 
Mixed Hairy Foliage Sorts (small 
seeded)—In pinks, blues, yellows, 
etc., and most resistant to slugs. 6a. 
pkt., 1/6 per ioz. 
Mixed Smooth Foliage (large seeded) — 
Includes pinks and blues. 6d. pkt., 
1/- ioz., 1/9 oz. 
DWARF ANNUAL (Mixed) 
(About lft. tall.) 
These form a distinct group for edging 
and massing and for use in combination 
with tbe Tall varieties for working out 
special elfects. They are of dwarf 
spreading or semi-creeping habit. 6d. 
pkt., 1/9 per ioz. 
BLUE ANNUAL LUPINS FOR GREEN 
MANURING. — These are unexcelled 
for adding nitrogen and Humus to the 
soil and smothering weeds. 4d. lb., 
2/3 151b., 7/9 bushel (601b), carriage 
extra. 
PERENNIAL VARIETIES 
New Hybrid Polyphyllus—Long, hand¬ 
some spikes in many beautiful shades 
of colour. Are excellent for cutting, 
and they do well in most of our gar¬ 
dens. 6d. per pkt., 1/10 per ioz., 
2/8 per ioz. 
Russell Lupins — The most-talked-ir 
introduction in flowers since “Golden 
Gleam” Nasturtium. Tried in New 
Zealand and is indeed a very marked 
advance on all previous perennial 
lupins. The size, form and colour 
range is exceptional, many colours 
being entirely new. 6d. pkt., 1/- 
large pkt., 3/- per ioz., 4/6 per ioz. 
(about 250 seeds). 
YATES’ SPECIAL LUPIN 
MANURE 
in conjunction with Mr. Geo. Russell, 
the originator in England of Russell 
Lupins, we (as N.Z. distributors) 
have formulated the perfect fertiliser 
for flowering Lupins. Apply sparingly 
on planting out, and as bushes 
advance in growth, work in soil round 
roots one tablespoon per plant; old 
plants up to fib. each. 9d. lb.; 71b., 
2/9; 141b., 4/9. Larger quantities, 
see page 64. 
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Lupins produce magnificent spikes of bloom and are easily grown Arthur yate s & co. ltd. 
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