C a l..: a (Sage) (H.P.—C.E.) Hand- 
•JcllVlcL some, free flowering per¬ 
ennial border plants. The seed should 
be sown In early spring under glass, 
or in late spring in nursery beds. They 
like a sunny, well-drained border. It 
is much the best plan to raise seed¬ 
lings each year and discard the old 
plants. The young plants should have 
the centres “pinched” out when 
dwarf habit Is desired. 
Scarlet Bedder. —A most uniform and 
compact strain which can be relied 
upon to flower earlier and more 
profusely than the older sorts. 
Massed they are positively startling. 
Specially recommended. Height, 
15in. 1/- per pkt, 3/10 per l-16oz., 
5/6 Joz., 7/6 Joz. 
Salvia Splendens, Harbinger. — Dwarf 
compact. Spikes of dazzling, bright 
scarlet flowers. Beautifully set. 9d. 
per pkt., 3/3 per 1-16oz. 
Bonfire (Improved True Stock). — A 
darker variety than Splendens, both 
in flowers and foliage. The blooms 
are carried well above the roliage 
on long stems. 6d. small pkt., 1/- 
large pkt., 3/- per 1-16oz., 4/6 
per ioz. 
Farinacea Blue Bedder. —More compact 
than the older variety, and more 
suited for general bedding. Is also a 
much richer blue, a big point in its 
favour. A great favourite for cutting 
for table decoration. 9d. per pkt., 
2/- per l-32oz., 3/- per l-16oz. 
Qolnio'lnccic (H.a.a. c.e.) 
jaipiglOSSlS one of the most 
beautiful of all our annuals. The gor¬ 
geous colours and rich and varied mark¬ 
ings of Salpiglossis are not equalled by 
any other flowers. They are hair-hardy, 
and, except in warm climates, should be 
sown In the spring. They must not 
suffer from drought. 
Yates’ Derwent Emperor, Mixed. — 
Choicest large - flowered varieties. 
6d. and 1/- pkt., 2/6 per Joz., 3/9 
per ioz. 
Grandiflora, Mixed. —3d. pkt., 1/9 Joz, 
2/9 per ioz. 
Schizanthus 
(Poor Man’s 
Orchid) 
(H.A.—A.) —A beautiful hardy annual, 
rapidly becoming very popular for 
border plants, for massing, edgings, 
and for pot work. The unique butter- 
fly-llke flowers never fall to excite 
the greatest Interest and admiration, 
hence the title, “ The Poor Man’s 
Orchid.” The flowers are of curious 
shape and produced in great variety 
of charming colours and markings. 
For pot plants, for bush-house or 
greenhouse, It Is a capital thing. It is 
quite hardy, and should be sown In 
late summer or early autumn, either 
in pans or nursery beds for subse¬ 
quent transplanting, or direct In the 
permanent borders, where It should 
afterwards be thinned to three to 
four inches apart. Wisetonensls New 
Hybrids are specially recommended. 
Wisetonensis New Hybrids.— Compact 
habit, large. Both In size and indivi¬ 
dual blooms the Hybrids are a great 
advantage on the original type; 
16in. high. 1/- per pkt., 3/6 per 
1-16oz., 5/6 per Joz. 
Finest Mixed. —6d per pkt., 1/6 per 
1-16oz., 2/3 per Joz., 3d. small pkt. 
Sesbania Tripetii "orypea 
(H.P.—A.) — A magnificent flowering 
shrub, native to Brazil and Argentine. 
Orange flowers. 1/- per pkt., 2/6 Joz. 
SCABIOSA 
(Pin Cushion) (H.A. and H.P.—A.E.) 
YATES’ DOUBLE ANNUAL 
VARIETIE8 
Sown In pans In February, and trans¬ 
planted in April, the plants flower early 
and freely the first year. They may also 
be sown in the spring in open ground 
where intended to flower. The height 
ranges from 2ft. to 3 ft. Flowers last 
a week in water. 
Blue Moon (1939 Novelty)—A new deep 
conical shape and unusual depth, to¬ 
gether with rich lavender blue col¬ 
ouring. The flower stalks are 
exceptionally long and strong; com¬ 
pletely double. 1/3 pkt. 
Orchid Shades —A mixture of exquisite 
tonings, bred exclusively for high- 
class cut blooms and garden decora¬ 
tion. Large flowers on long stems, 
honey perfumed. 1/- pkt. 
Double Mixed. —2ft. high; all shades. 3d. 
per small pkt., 6d. per pkt., 1/3 Joz. 
SEPARATE COLOURS 
Cherry Red —Rich glowing colour. 
Azure Fairy —Blue. 
Peach Blossom —Deep pink. 
Yellow— 
6d. pkt., 1/3 per Joz., 2/3 per Joz. 
Collection of Colours (our selection) — 
Four for 1/9. 
PERENNIAL VARIETIES 
Scabiosa Columbaria. —This Is a South 
African form and is of a charming 
shade of delicate mauve. The flowers 
are beautifully formed and are from 
2in. to 2Jin. across. The foliage is 
decorative. 1/- per pkt., 2/9 l-16oz. 
Caucasica. —One or the most beautiful 
of the hardy perennials. The flowers, 
which will last in water for a week, 
are of a most lovely lilac tint; only 
suitable Tor cool climates; 2ft. high. 
1/- per pkt., 3/- per l-16oz. 
(Sea Lavender) (H.P. and 
Olalice H.A. — A.) The different 
varieties or these handsome ever-lasting 
flowers are being grown very largely In 
England for florists’ use; they are ex¬ 
tremely decorative, and will last a very 
long time when cut and dried. As border 
plants, they are also very handsome. 
They are of the easiest cultivation. Sow 
In autumn or early spring, ljft. to 3ft. 
Perezii multiflora. —A deep pure blue of 
a true perennial type. Has recently 
been in phenomenal demand as a cut 
flower in America. Spikes are of re¬ 
markable vigour and carried on stems 
up to 3 ft. long. Seed very slow germ¬ 
inating. l/- per pkt., 2/6 per Joz. 
Yates’ Perennial Hybrids. —A line selec¬ 
tion of perennial types with a full 
colour range from white, through 
, yellow, rose pink, silvery rose and 
lavender to blue and deep violet. 
Will prove immensely popular for 
cutting. 9d. pkt., 2/3 per Joz. 
SINUATA—Annual Hybrid —Mixed col¬ 
ours: hardy annual. 6d. per pkt., 2/- 
per Joz. 
Streptocarpus Joso ?h p p!- 
D.) A lovely plant for pot culture In 
bush-house or cool greenhouse. Sown In 
the autumn or early spring, under glass, 
it will bloom the following summer. 
New Hybrids. —An exceptionally choice 
strain of the Improved Streptocarpus. 
The large trumpet-shaped flowers are 
al>l in tints of lavender, purple and 
rose, to pure white; 9in. 1/6 per pkt.. 
4/6 per bulk pkt. 
Sweet Sultan 
Scabiosa: Orchid Shades. 
Salpiglossis is one of the most artistic 
flowers in the garden, or as a cut flower 
S tat ice is fine for cut flowers 
either fresh or dried. 
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You will never forget the bed of Salpiglossis you grew 
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ARTHUR YATES & CO. LTD. 
BOX 1109 - - AUCKLAND 
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