STOCKS 
The Famous “Yates’ Giant Perfection” Strain 
These large-flowered Stocks, which grow to a height of from 20in. to 24in., come 
Into bloom very early, and are of very branching habit and remarkably free dower¬ 
ing. The blooms are carried on long stems, and this is therefore an excellent strain 
for dorists and for cut dowers. The percentage of doubles is unusually good, and. 
Indeed, in recent trials of 150 different varieties and colours we found this strain 
easily excelled all others Stocks are very impatient of wet, undrained land, and 
care should be taken not to over-water them. They like a sunny position. 
SEPARATE COLOURS 
EACH VARIETY: 6d. per pkt., 1/- per large pkt., 2/4 per 1-32oz., 3/6 per 1-16oz., 
4/9 per £oz. 
Moonlight.—An intense royal purple. It 
is of Yates’ Giant Perfection Strain, 
which Is now so well known for Its 
consistently high percentage o f 
doubles. 
Antique Copper. — Hellebore-red, over¬ 
laid with copper. 
Blood Red. — A very striking shade, 
showing up well for indoor decora 
tlon. 
La France. —This is an improvement in 
colour of the old favourite Beauty of 
Nice. Shade is a delicate blush pink. 
Fiery Scarlet. —The most brilliant col¬ 
oured variety of all, and literally 
glows in bright sunlight. 
Sapphire.—While not quite as tall grow¬ 
ing as the other varieties, the indivi¬ 
dual pips or the flowers are larger, 
and the percentage of doubles, if any¬ 
thing, greater. 
YATES’ GIANT PERFECTION CHOICE II 
named varieties. 6d. per pkt., 1/- f 
l-16oz., 5/- per Joz. 
Fine Mixed—3d. per pkt., 1/6 per 1 -32c 
May Queen. —An entrancing shade of 
pale blue, and a vigorous Tree bloomer. 
Heatham Beauty. — Individually this Is 
considered the most beautiful shade 
of all. Colour is vieux rose, shaded 
terra-cotta. 
Empress Augusta Victoria. —This should 
be included in all collections; the col¬ 
our is a distinct shade of silvery-lilac. 
Canary Bird. —A good branching stock 
of a rich, deep creamy-yellow shade. 
Rose. — A rich shade of pink, which 
deepens with age to rose; highly re¬ 
commended for florists’ use. 
Snowdrift. —The best strain of white 
stock that has been produced; has 
long spikes and branching habit. 
Violet Slate. —Not as tall as other varie¬ 
ties, but the colour is a unique shade 
of slate-mauve. 
Queen of the Belgians. —A tall-growing 
sort with flowers of a pale mauve tint. 
LED —A first-grade mixture of the best 
large pkt., 2/3 per l-32oz., 3/6 per 
2/3 per l-16oz., 3/6 per $oz. 
SPECIAL VALUE OFFERED IN COLLECTIONS 
12 packets, separate colours (Yates’ Selection), 4/6 
6 packets, separate colours (Yates’ Selection), 2/6 
YATES' DOUBLE GIANT EXCELSIOR STOCKS 
This is the non-branching strain of Stocks so much in demand by florists. The 
plants produce only one long stem, strictly non-branching, with close spaced 
flowers. Should be planted closer together than branching types. Excellent for 
cutting. Enormous spikes, 2ift. to 4ft. high, with large flowers. Mixed colours, 
1/- per pkt., 5/- per 1-32 oz., 7/6 per l-16oz. 
Dwarf Sunflower “Stella,” grows 8ft. 
high and the golden yellow petals 
surround the central dark disc. (See 
next page.) 
Sweet Wivelsfield will bloom with the 
earliest Daffodils in the spring. It is 
easily grown and worth growing. 
(See next page.) 
Yates’ Giant Perfection Stocks bear 
enormous quantities of bloom and a 
big percentage of doubles. 
Nice Giant or Beauty Stocks 
SEPARATE COLOURS—Each: 6d. per 
pkt., 2/4 per 1-32oz., 3/6 per 1-16oz., 
4/9 per Joz. 
Beauty of Nice —Flesh pink. 
Monte Carlo —Yellow. 
Queen Alexandra —Rosy-lilac. 
Bella Napoli —Terra-cotta pink. 
Pride of Kellar —Heliotrope-blue. 
Blanca —Pure White. 
Violet— A beautiful shade. 
President Woodrow Wilson — Violet- 
slate. 
Glorious —Burr-yellow. 
Minister Lloyd George —Blood-red. 
NICE GIANT, or BEAUTY — Choice 
mixed. 6d. per pkt., 1/- per large 
pkt., 2/3 per i -32oz., 3/6 per 1 -16oz,. 
5/- ioz. 
SPECIAL OFFER — Six Separate 
Varieties (our selection), 2/6. 
Brompton Stocks 
Large flowered branching. Treat as a 
perennial. Suited for cold climates. 
Choice mixed colours. 6d. pkt., 1/- 
large pkt., 2/6 l-32oz., 4/- l-16oz. 
The Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia) 
has dazzling deep orange blooms, and 
is very easy to grow. (See next page.) 
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A bed of Yates’ Giant Perfection Stocks is always admired 
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