Night-Scented Stock (Mathiola Bicor- 
nis). Their sueet perfume alone is 
sufficient reason that they should he 
in every garden; the single stock-like 
blooms are mauve coloured. 
Mimulus 
A beautiful family of perennials; hardy 
in cool, moist climates, but in warm 
districts are best grown as annuals for 
early spring blooming. Sow in autumn, 
and treat the same as Pansy. They 
should be grown In the shade, and pro¬ 
tected from hot winds. In hot climates 
they make excellent bushhouse plants. 
Twelve inches. 
Yates’ Large - Flowered Hybrids. — A 
splendid new strain of Hybrid Mimu¬ 
lus, very large-flowered and blotched 
with various shades of pink, red and 
copper. 6d. per pkt., 1/- per large 
pkt., 3/9 per 1-16oz. 
ft/l l (IVlimulus Moschatus) (H.P.) 
AyAUSIv The seed is very fine, and 
should be sown on the surface of damp 
soil, and shaded. Should not be watered 
until the plants are a fair size, but may 
be kept moist by placing the pot in a 
dish of water occasionally. Transplant 
into 3in. pots. 6d. pkt., 1/6 bulk pkt. 
L i n u m Orandiflora Coccineum is 
one of the easiest plants to grow, 
and makes an extremely bright 
edging about 12 in. high. 
See on page 15. 
Mathiola Bicornis Scented 
Stock (H.A. — A.) — Hardy annual. A 
very interesting and pretty lilac flower. 
After a shower or in the evening they 
emit a delightful perfume. They should 
be scattered about the garden. 1ft. 6d. 
per pkt.. 1/3 per ioz., 1/9 per oz. 
Nemophila 
(H.A.—A.) Pretty dwarf 
hardy annuals, suitable for 
borders. Sow in the aut¬ 
umn or spring, where the 
plants are to bloom. 
Insignis — Blue flowers, 
with white centres; 6in. 
6 d. pkt., 1/- per ioz., 
1/9 per ioz. 
Nicotiana 
(Tobacco Plant) (H.H.A.) 
A lovely border plant, with 
tubular flowers, which are 
very fragrant. Half-hardy 
annuals. Sow in the late 
spring; 3ft. 
Hybrida Sanderae —These 
contain a variety of 
rose and carmine shades. 
6 d. pkt., 1/6 bulk pkt. 
Nierembergia 
(Cupflower) (H.P.—C.E.) — 
A constant bloomer, charming 
for open borders. We 
. ,, , .. strongly recommend this 
The unassuming blossoms of Mignonette, plantj which should be more 
with sweet perfume, combine well with largely grown. Sow in autumn. 
showier cut flowers that lack fragrance. Fr 1 e ^ n n °M e pkt.; 
3/9 per l-16oz. 
Mignonette B.) Old favourites. 
May be sown in the autumn or spring in 
the borders they are to occupy. Do not 
transplant well. As the seed often 
misses, it is advisable to make two sow¬ 
ings from each packet at a short inter¬ 
val. The perfume is strongest when 
grown on poor soil. 9in. to 15in. tall. 
Yates’ Selected Large-flowered —Large 
spikes, of all shades from yellow to 
crimson. 6d. per pkt., 1/9 per ioz., 
2/9 per ioz. 
Yates’ Special Florists’ Strain, Crimson 
Machet—Has enormous spikes; an 
extra special stock. 6 d. per pkt., 1/- 
per large pkt., 2/6 per ioz., 3/6 ioz. 
Old Large-flowering — Very sweet- 
scented. 3d. per pkt., 1/3 per ioz., 
2/3 per ioz. 
MEXICAN POPPY—See Hunnemannia. 
MEDEOLA (Smilax). — See Climbers. 
Page 30. 
N.Z. Glory Pea 
See Clianthus Puniceus. Page 
10 . 
Nigella ftTir/r - 
Pretty and interesting. Old 
English border flowers, very 
suitable for cutting. Sow in 
the autumn or early spring; 
1 Sin. 
M iss Jekyl —The flowers are 
double, and of a beautiful 
deep blue shade. 6d. pkt., 
1/- per ioz., 1/9 per ioz. 
A copy of Yates’ 
Garden Calendar will 
be posted Free to any 
of your friends who 
would care for same. 
MINA LOBATA —See Creepers. Page 30. 
Mimulus give a magnificent show 
of beautifully spotted blooms. 
Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) : Soft, feathery 
foliage partly conceals the flower and 
gives to the plant a touch of mystery. 
Colour is cornflower-blue. 
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Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella) is an old-fashioned favourite. 
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ARTHUR YATES A CO. LTD. 
BOX 1109 - - AUCKLAND 
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