Tetra Marigold (top) in comparison with Guinea Gold (below) 
New Giant Marigold 
2193 Tetra 
Tetra Marigold is the first flower to be pro¬ 
duced for cultivation which was developed by 
doubling the chromosome number through arti¬ 
ficial means. This was done by using a drug 
known as colchicine. Tetra is the result of the 
doubling of the chromosomes of the popular 
Guinea Gold Marigold. Since a plant in which 
the chromosome number is doubled is techni¬ 
cally known as a tetraploid, we have named this 
new marigold “Tetra.” 
The flowers of Tetra have the same attractive 
carnation-flowered form as Guinea Gold, but are 
much larger, to 4 in. across, and of a very 
deep orange color. The petals are frilly and 
possess unusually heavy substance so that the 
flowers have excellent keeping qualities. Some 
idea of the size of Tetra in comparison with 
Guinea Gold may be had by looking at the 
picture to the left. 
Plants grow 2 to 2K ft. tall and have much 
greater vigor than other marigolds. The main 
trunk and branches are very thick and heavy; 
the leaves are broad and leathery. The flowers 
are borne profusely over the top of the upright 
plants. Many of the branches have a cluster of 
6 or 8 flowers at the end so that a singlebranch 
when picked would make a bouquet. Showy in 
beds and borders; wonderful for cutting. 
Tetra begins blooming in about 19 weeks 
from seed. If you wish to have a long season of 
bloom, we suggest that you start seeds early 
indoors. Tetra is as easy to grow as any mari¬ 
gold; don’t miss this distinctly new variety. 
Pkt. (75 seeds) 250; 175 seeds 500; 
400 seeds $1.00. 
Giant Pacific Delphiniums 
Tall, slender, graceful flower spikes of very large and well- 
formed florets. Many of the plants are highly resistant to 
mildew. Fine for cutting; valuable in perennial beds, tall 
borders or backgrounds. 4 to 5 ft. high. 
4092 King Arthur Series Flowers are large, up to 
2)4 in. across; deep blue and blue-violet tones with promi¬ 
nent white centers, which makes them most attractive. 
4094 Lavender Shades Beautiful light lavender-blues 
and pure lavender shades with white “bee.” Strong spikes. 
4093 Summer Skies Series Very large flowers of 
clean, pure, pleasing shades of azure blue, light and deep sky 
blue. Soft and refined. One of the most pleasing. 
4095 Dark Violet Shades As the name implies, the 
large flowers are of the dark violet shades with both light 
and dark “bees.” Double flowers of good form. 
4091 Clear White Very long spikes of large, pure white 
flowers up to 3 in. across. Most impressive and desirable. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 350.; l /z 2 oz. $1.00. 
2177 Marigolds on Parade 
Special mixture of 17 different named varieties of recently 
introduced marigolds, including those with odorless foliage 
and Red and Gold Hybrids. First blooms can be expected 
8 weeks after seeds are sown. A glorious display of orange, 
yellow and red shades until frost. Showy in the garden and 
highly prized for cut-flower purposes. Easy to grow, pro¬ 
ducing a wealth of flowers even under the most trying con¬ 
ditions of weather and soil. They must, however, be-given 
a location where they will receive full sun. 
Pkt. (300 seeds) 350. 
8042 Golden Ball Dahlia 
New pompon Lemon-yellow flowers lightly tipped rose. 
Flowers 2 in. across. Early and profuse bloomer. 
Strong roots: 500 each; 3 for $1.00. 
8079 Red Tip Dahlia 
New pompon Lovely shade of buff heavily tipped straw¬ 
berry-pink. Flowers 2 in. across. Free blooming. 
Strong roots: 500 each; 3 for $1.00. 
New Dwarf Double 
California Poppy 
2065 Sweetheart 
New color and distinct plant habit in 
Eschscholtzias. Flowers are extremely 
double, 2 in. across, with petals so beauti¬ 
fully crinkled and fluted as to give them 
the appearance of double begonias. The 
color is a most gorgeous, flaming, rich rose 
on cream ground, lighter on the inside of 
the petals than the outside, so that many 
attractive bicolor effects are produced. 
Plants are bushy, dwarf and somewhat 
erect, 8 in. high and 15 in. across, with 
none of the branches showing any tend¬ 
ency to trail or break apart. They are 
most rugged and free blooming. Flowers 
completely cover the plants over a very 
hmg period of time. Marvelous plant 
habit, pretty flower form and pleasing 
color all combine to make Sweetheart one 
of the best California Poppies. 
Pkt. 200; 2 pkts. 350; 5 pkts. 800. 
8 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
New Dwarf Double California Poppy, Sweetheart 
