The Book of Annuals 77 



♦MARIGOLD (AFRICAN) 

 Tagetes erecta 



The common marigold of old gardens, with its char- 

 acteristic strong-scented foliage. Some of the dwarf 

 varieties in burnt-custard colorings are most effective 

 in the front of the border. 



Give plenty of room (eight inches to a plant), air 

 and rich soil. 



Sow seeds outdoors in May after danger of frost 

 is past. 



CoLOK: yellow to deep orange. 



Height: two feet. 



Period of Bloom : late July through early frosts. 



Location : light rich soil ; full sun. 



