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Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23747, 19 September 1942, Page 3

BARLEY GROWING IS PROFITABLE Farmers find barley growing very profitable, and there is still time to arrange contracts with Alex. McDonald and Co., 194 Cashel street, who have seed available at short notice. Pqy after harvest. —*2

.GLADIOLI GRIFFITHS’ PRIZE GLADIOLI A collection of choice named varieties in all shades of Blues, Yellows, Scarlets, Smoky and Bicolour shades, etc., in superb assortment. Every Bulb is guaranteed. Collection of 12 for 7/Collectlon of 24 for 13/Collection of 50 for 22/MONEYMAKER PEAS Crops in 8 weeks. The first early pea, maturing 8 to 10 weeks, according to climatic conditions. Well-filled pods. Height 12ins. No staking. 1/- .packet, 2/6 lb., 31bs. for 6/6. SEED SPECIAL Prize Asters, Zinnias, Marigolds, Phlox, Stock. Magic Annuals. New seed. Freshly packed ROSE TREES Dwarf Hybrid, scented, or Polyanthus types or hardy climbers. All shades. Strong bushes. Collection of 12 for 18/- posted. ANEMONES and RANUNCULUS Retarded bulbs for rotation, flowering' during the Summer months.- Choice colours of Scarlets, Blues, Pinks, Creams, Salmons, etc. 50 Bulbs 3/-, 100 Bulbs 5/-. NEW BUSH STRAWBERRY A new hardy bushy variety producing berries in abundance for eight months. No hoeing or cultivation required; commence bearing at early age.—s/6 dozen plants posted. RHUBARB ROOTS Topps Red, a very prolific and sweet flavoured variety which can be picked all the year round. Strong roots for planting now.—s/6 dozen posted. BULK SEEDS Buy your seeds in bulk and share with your neighbour. Spanish Onion 1/6 oz; Carrots 1/9 oz; Parsnip 1/3 oz; Lettuce 2/- oz; Beetroot 1/6 oz; Silver Beet 1/6 oz; all postage paid. ASPARAGUS ROOTS We offer strong roots of Connovers Colossal, a variety producing very large thick and fleshy sticks. No garden is complete without some of this delicious vegetable. Strong 2-yr. roots 2/6 doz. 19/- 100 posted. GRIFFITHS LTD. SEEDSMEN & NURSERYMEN, 121-123 OWENS ROAD,, MT. EDEN, AUCKLAND. THE UNITED INSURANCE CO., LTD. , (Incorporated in Australia), 143 HEREFORD ST., Christchurch, Transacts Plate-glass and Motor-car, Fire, Marine, Accident. Business at Lowest Rates. G. B. HELEY,