(H.A.—A.E.)—This is one of the prettiest annuals 
grown. It continues in bloom till late in autumn, and 
lor summer bedding- is unequalled, the brilliant and 
varied colours keeping the garden gay throughout 
the summer. Sow in early spring, and in warm 
climates, where little frost is experienced, in the 
autumn for spring blooming. It delights in a sunny 
border. One foot. 
Yates’ Derwent Strain Flesh Pink-—A good self. 
in Splendens — Bright red, 
white centre. 
Violet—White eye. 
Vermillion. 
Yellow and Buff Tints. 
Each: 6d. pkt., 2/3 
Joz., 3/9 Joz. 
Large Flowered, 
Separate Colours. 
Brilliant—Light rose. 
Crimson — With rosy- 
white centre. 
Lilac—White eye. 
Rosy Chamois — A clear 
colour. 
Collection of 6 Separate Colours 2/6. 
Yates’ Derwent Strain Large Flowered, Mixed Colours—This 
is a very fine strain of the annual largest flowered section. 
It contains all the most effective and beautiful colours. 6d. 
per pkt., 2/3 per Joz., 3/9 per Joz. 
Drummondi, Mixed—-1/6 per Joz., 2/- per Joz., 3d. small pkt. 
PHLOX DRUMMONDI 
Groiv a rainbow in your garden by using the various 
colours of the lovely annual I'hlox Drummondi. 
PORTULACA 
PERENNIAL PHLOX (Plants)—See Nursery Catalogue. 
1939 Novelty Phlox (Gigantea Salmon Glory)—This promises 
to be outstanding in size (up to 1J inches diameter) and 
in delicacy of colour. Salmon-pink, with creamy centre. 1/6 
pkt. 
(H.H.A.—A.E.) — Lovely half - hardy 
annuals. Flowers of the most gorgeous 
colouring. They thrive in dry, warm 
situations, and are invaluable for sum¬ 
mer bedding. Sow in the late spring in 
a nursery bed, and, as soon as they are 
large enough to handle, transplant into 
the borders, or, better still, sow thinly 
in the borders. 
Yates’ “Sunnybank” Mixture.—Contains 
noth doubles and singles and a par¬ 
ticularly wide range of the most 
brilliant colours as well as the more 
delicate tints. A delightful effect may 
be obtained by sowing the seed in the 
crevices of paved or crazy paths. Is 
always successful in borders and rock¬ 
eries'. 9d. pkt., 2/9 l-16oz, 4/3 Joz. 
Double Mixed.—A fine strain of most 
dazzling colours; 4in. 6d. per pkt., 
3/3 per l-16oz., 5/3 per Joz. 
Single, Finest Mixed.—Contains all the 
most striking colours. 6d. per pkt.. 
1/- per 1-16oz., 1/6 Joz., 2/3 Joz. 
POPPIES 
(H.A. and H.P.—B.)—They should be 
sown in the autumn in cool and moist 
climates, also in early spring. Sow 
thinly in the open borders where in¬ 
tended to flower (except Iceland Pop¬ 
pies, which should be sown in boxes), 
as they do not transplant well. When 
cut, Poppies will last much longer in 
water if the ends of the stems are 
burnt. 
Yates’ Queen Poppies. — A magnificent 
strain of Double Poppies. The colours 
range from pure white and blush to 
rich crimson. 1/- per pkt., 1/3 per 
Joz., 6d. per small pkt. 
Shirley, Re-selected.—A splendid «train. 
the colours ranging from porest 
white, through every shade of pink 
and rose, to deep crimson. 6d. per 
pkt., 1/- per Joz., 1/6 per Joz. 
Yates’ Selected Oriental Hybrids.—The 
blooms are large and of all the tints 
of scarlet, crimson and salmon, with 
large black blotches in the centre of 
the flower. Hardy perennial. 9d. per 
pkt., 2/6 per Joz. 
When you have once enjoyed brilliant 
Iceland Poppies in your garden you 
will want them popping up every year. 
Portulaca, Yates' “Sunnybank" Mix¬ 
ture gives o dazzling effect when 
planted in a block. 
ICELAND POPPIES 
(H.A.—C.)—Autumn sowings give the best results and bloom in late winter 
and till Christmas, but in cold climates and for late blooms may be sown in spring. 
When cutting blooms burn or scald the ends of stems and they will last in water 
for many days. 
Red Cardinal (1939 Novelty) — After 
years of work the long looked for 
“Red” has been attained. A startling 
crimson scarlet of large size freely 
produced. 1/6 per pkt. 
Charming Lavender Shades (1939 
Novelty)—Another colour entirely 
new to Iceland Poppies. Blooms large 
and varying from deep to pale laven¬ 
der. 1/6 per pkt. 
Noonday Hybrids (Sunset type)-—-A 
select mixture embracing all colours. 
The size of bloom varies somewhat 
with the colour, as the delicate pas¬ 
tels, etc., are never as large as the 
orange and lemons. 1/- pkt., 2/6 
per l-32oz., 3/6 per l-16oz. 
Coonara Pinks (Rose tints) — The 
original strain of pink shades, from 
shell to deep rose and carmine. 1/- 
pkt., 2/9 per l-32oz., 3/6 per l-16oz. 
Gartref Mixed—Medium-size blooms In 
art shades, notable for the “picotee” 
edging on the petals, many being 
edged with a darker toning of the 
base colour and others in deep con¬ 
trast. 1/- pkt., 2/6 per l-32oz., 3/6 
per l-16oz. 
Florist’s Giant—A very robust strain, 
constantly reselected by our Aus¬ 
tralian House. Long, strong stems 
and particularly large blooms. Colours 
are mainly two-thirds bright orange 
and one-third yellow tonings. 
The Mixture: 9d. pkt., 2/6 per l-32oz. 
Separate Orange or Lemon: 9d. pkt., 
3/- per 1-32oz. 
Sunbeam Selected Mixed—Large blooms 
on strong stems. Tangerine, orange, 
yellow and an occasional creamy 
white. 6d. and 1/- per pkt., 1/9 per 
l-32oz., 2/9 per l-16oz. 
Iceland Mixed—3d. pkt., 1/- per l-16oz., 
1/6 per Joz. 
a®* 
ARTHUR YATES & CO. LTD. 
BOX 1109 - - AUCKLAND 
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Grow lots of Phlox. Sow direct in beds or raise in boxes and transplant 
