YATES* VINES and CREEPERS 
The following' are quite hardy, except in very cold localities, and are easily raised 
from seed. Sow in the late spring, and in the case of those varieties marked * sow 
in early summer, as they germinate more successfully when the soil is warm. Thev 
are invaluable for covering' fences, arbors, and walls 
Abbreviations: E., Evergreen; D., Deciduous; H., Hardy; W., Warm Situation; 
A., Annual; P.. Perennial 
SPECIAL OFFER (Selection to be made by us). —One packet of each of twelve 
choice climbers, 4/6; one packet each of six choice climbers, 2/6. 
Akebia Quinata (E.H.P.)—A handsome 
evergreen, producing dark, chocolate- 
purple flowers in pendant racemes. 
There is a spicy fragrance from the 
flowers. 6d. per pkt., 1/9 per Joz. 
Asparagus Plumosa (E H.P.)—The well 
known Asparagus Fern, which is very 
useful for floral work. 9d. per pkt.. 
•2/6 per ioz. 
Asparagus Plumosa Nana. —Similar to 
above, with finer fronds. 1 /- per 
pkt., 3/9 per ioz. 
Asparagus Sprengerii. — For hanging 
baskets. 1/- per pkt., 3/3 per ioz. 
Banana Passion Fruit (E.W.P.).—See 
Tacsonia Mollissima. 
♦Cobaea Scandens (E.H.P.)—Bell-shaped 
flowers, green at first, but changing 
to violet-blue. 6d. per pkt., 2/6 ioz. 
Convolvulus Major, Single (Tall Morn¬ 
ing Glory) (H.A.).—In the following 
colours: Crimson, scarlet, dark blue, 
light blue and carmine. Mixed colours. 
6d. per pkt., 1/- per ioz. 
Convolvulus Major, Double and Semi- 
Double (II. A.)—From pure white to 
blue, red and purple shades. Showy, 
quick growing. 6d. per pkt., 1/- ioz. 
Oolichos Lignosus (Cocks and Hens! 
(E.H.P.).—Mixed, white, and pink. A 
strong, quick grower. 6d. per pkt., 
1/9 per ioz. 
*GOURDS: ORNAMENTAL (W.A.) — A 
vigorous class of plants, with curi¬ 
ously formed and often strangely 
coloured fruits. The foliage is abund¬ 
ant and often curious. Rapid climb¬ 
ers. Sow when frosts over. Varieties 
are: Dishcloth, Nestegg, Calabash. 
Each Variety. —6d. per pkt., 1/- ioz. 
Mixed. —6d. per pkt., 1/- per ioz. 
IPOMOEA HEAVENLY BLUE (W.P.)-— 
Large Convolvulus-shaped, purple- 
blue flowers; very attractive, quick¬ 
growing climber. 1/- pkt., 2/- |oz. 
Ipomoea Imperialis (Japanese Selected) 
(H.A.)—Bears large flowers of all 
shades of white, pink and blue: an¬ 
nual. 6d per pkt., 1/9 per ioz. 
*IPOMOEA QUAMOCLIT CARDINALIS 
(Cardinal Creeper) (W.A.).—Excep¬ 
tionally fine, one of the most beauti¬ 
ful and brilliant in our list. Strong, 
rapid grower, with beautiful, finely- 
cut foliage covered with a blaze of 
cardinal-red flowers. 9d. per pkt., 
1/6 per £oz. 
LATHYRUS PUBESCENS (Argentine 
Perennial Pea) (E.H.P.) —Magnifi¬ 
cent, vigorous growing; covered with 
long spikes of pale violet flowers; 
splendid for cutting. 1/- per pkt., 
4/6 per Joz. 
•MINA LOBATA (W.A.) —Flowers are 
first vivid red in the bud, changing 
to orange and cream as they open. 
Sow in late spring. 6d. per pkt., 2/6 
per |oz., 3/9 per ioz. 
♦ Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit Vine) 
(E.W.P.). — A remarkably quick 
grower and bears heavy crops <.r 
fruit. 6d. per pkt., 1/- per Joz., 
1/8 per oz. 
*PHASEOLUS CARACALLA (Snail Fower) 
(D.W.P.)—Curious purple flowers. 
6d. per pkt., 3/- per ioz., 4/9 Joz. 
Scarlet Runner Bean (W.A.). — See 
Vegetable Section. 
♦Tacsonia Mollissima (Banana Passion 
Fruit) (E.H.P.).—Remarkably quick, 
flower soft pink, borne in great pro¬ 
fusion; fruit large, creamy-white, 
oblong, and edible. 9d. per pkt., 2/6 
per |oz., 3/9 per Joz. 
THUNBERGIA GIBSONI (Golden Glory 
Vine) (E.W.P.).—The intense green, 
ivy-like leaves form a fitting back¬ 
ground for the mass of brilliant 
orange-red flowers. 1/6 per pkt. 
Tropoeolum Canariensis (Canary 
Creeper) (W.A.)—Yellow, butterfly¬ 
like flowers. 6d. pkt., 1 /6 per ioz. 
Tropoeolum Lobbianum (W.A.). — See 
Nasturtiums in Flower Seeds. 
Mina Lobata is an annual climber 
of rare beauty. Flowers are com¬ 
bined scarlet, orange and cream. 
You don’t need much space for small Gourds; train the vines over the 
back fence or let them clamber up a trellis. The ripe fruits may be 
fashioned into many curious and decorative utensils and ornaments. 
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tinail Creeper ( Phaseolus). Makes 
a beautiful and most unusual 
covering. 
Ampelopsis Veitchii (D.H.P.) (Vir¬ 
ginian Creeper), also known as 
Boston Ivy or Japan Ivy. The small 
leaf variety; will cling to smooth 
surfaces; brilliant foliage in autumn. 
6d. per pkt., 1/6 per ioz. 
Ampelopsis Quinquefolia (Virginian 
Creeper) (American Ivy).—Large 
leaf and quicker growing than the 
above variety. 6d. per pkt., 1/6 
per ioz. 
For Roses and other Climbing Plants, see 
our Nursery Catalogue. Posted free 
on application. 
Yates' 
Concentrated 
Garden 
Manure— 
The Plant 
Tonic of the 
Century. 
Powerful in action. Crops respond quickly 
to its application, the analysis being 
extraordinarily high, and therefore must 
be used sparingly, according to direc¬ 
tion on label. Try it on Lettuce, Cabbage, 
Early Carrots, etc. Price In tins, 1/6 
each, or post paid 2/6; 71b. parcels 
2/6; 141b. 4/3, 281b. 6/B, 561b. 12/-, 
lcwt. 22/6. Carriage extra. 
Also obtainable from your local 
“ Yates’ Agent.” 
For other Fertilisers see Page 64. 
