BEETROOT 
HOW TO GROW. —Deep, rich, dry land, which has been 
well manured for a preceding: crop, Is the best suited for 
Beet, thougrh It will succeed In most soils. Sow In spring, 
in rows nine inches apart, and afterwards thin out to 
four or live Inches between the plants. In warmer 
climates Beet may also be grown in autumn. 
For every purpose there is no better Beet than Yates’ Derwent 
Globe. In its young stage it is ideal for bottling. 
YATES’ DERWENT GLOBE (Improved 
Crimson Globe). —Later than Yates’ Tur¬ 
nip Rooted, globular In shape and of ex¬ 
cellent quality. This is the finest strain 
of Crimson Globe type we have seen. 
Flesh and skin of a beautiful deep colour 
and fine texture. A most excellent variety 
for home and market use. 6d. per pkt., 
1/3 per loz., 2/6 per ilb., post free. 
YATES’ OBELISK. —This is a new and quit# 
distinct variety. The roots are oval and 
cut without waste. Is is one of the earli¬ 
est, and Tor quality, colour and flavour It 
Is the best for the private garden as 
well as for market. See photo below 
Every large grower should test out this 
variety. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz , 2/6 
per ilb., post free. 
YATES’ SELECTED TURNIP-ROOTED. — 
The best extra early for market use. The 
flesh is of a dark crimson colour; It has 
a rich, sweet flavour when cooked, and 
is tender and free from fibre and tough¬ 
ness. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 2/6 per 
ilb., post free. 
Egyptian Turnip-Rooted. —A very early variety, and a favourite 
with market gardeners. 6d. per pkt., 1/- per loz., 2/ per 
ilb., 3d. small pkt., post free. 
Crimson Globe. —The old strain which is now superseded by 
Yates’ Derwent Globe. 6d. per pkt., 1/- per loz., 2/- per 
ilb.. 3d. small pkt., post free. 
Excelsior, Blood Red. —A long tapered variety, rather awkward 
for boiling. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 2/6 per ilb., post free. 
Perpetual (in colan¬ 
der) is the best for 
cooking as spinach; 
dark green, broad 
ribbed, for commer¬ 
cial growers. 
See Colour Photo, 
on Back Cover. 
SILVER 
BEET 
Note. —When gathering the leaves, cut them 4in. above the 
ground; then the plants will produce another crop of leaves. 
Lucullus. —Light green, very crumpled foliage, with medium 
large midribs which can be cooked and served with melted 
butter, like asparagus tips, while the other portions of the 
leaf make excellent greens. 6d. per pkt., 1/- per oz., 1/9 
per ilb., post free. 
Dark Green Broad Ribbed. —Dwarfer, smoother leafed and 
darker green than Lucullus, and the recommended variety 
for commercial growers. 6d pkt., 1/- oz., 1/9 ilb., post free. 
Perpetual Spinach or Spinach Beet —A variety that has become 
an important adjunct to the supply of vegetables, Inasmuch 
as it gives a continuous supply of fine leaves which may 
be used when other sorts are not available. The plants 
should be thinned out to 6in. or 8in. apart in rows, which 
should be one foot apart. Particularly valuable when sown in 
the autumn for cutting in the winter and spring. 6d. pkt., 
1/- loz., 1/9 per ilb. 
Nonpareil. —The roots are oval and cut 
without waste; very similar to Obelisk. 
6d. per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 2/6 per ilb. 
Dell’s Crimson. —Roots dark crimson; splen¬ 
did flavour. For its beautiful dark foliage 
it is admirably adapted for borders. 6d. 
per pkt., 1/3 per loz., 2/6 per ilb., post 
free. 
Yates’ Obelisk is an oval shape that cuts 
unthout waste and is one of the earliest. 
For Home or Market We Recommend Yates’ Derwent Globe Beet 
ARTHUR YATES & CO. LTD. 
BOX 1109 - - AUCKLAND 
