MARIGOLD CROWN OF GOLD 
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T HE African and French Marigolds are truly the 
amateur gardener’s best friend. They are both 
hardy and colorful, which makes them ideal for all 
types of garden work. The Marigold usually begins 
to flower in the early part of July and continues to 
give out a succession of blossoms until the branches 
are destroyed by frost. When judiciously planted 
they add considerably to the gaiety of any flower 
bed, especially during the later months of the flower¬ 
ing season. The tall African Marigold is excellent 
when used as a background for medium-tall flowers 
of red and pink shades, or displaying its golden cor¬ 
ollas among the evergreen shrubbery. While the 
more richly painted petals of the French Marigold 
is well calculated to contrast with the blue or purple 
varieties of Asters, since no plant displays a richer 
coloring of mahogany and gold. 
These showy annuals may be raised by sowing 
seed in the open garden as soon as the soil is warm, 
but the more certain method of procuring fine plants 
is to sow the seed in flats or hot beds about the first 
of April. While the plants are developing in the flats 
they should have plenty of air circulation and mois¬ 
ture. When the young seedlings have reached a 
growth of about 6 inches and the soil has had an op¬ 
portunity to warm up, they should be transplanted 
to their position in the garden. 
During the past few years several new, outstand¬ 
ing varieties of Marigolds have been developed and 
we highly recommend several of these types for 
Northwest gardens. Growers have at last overcome 
the one poor feature of these beautiful flowers. 
Namely, odor! 
See All Americans for other Marigolds. 
Marigold Crown of Gold. The 
plants of the Collarette Marigold 
Crown of Gold are absolutely uni¬ 
form in every respect, including 
such desirable characteristics as 
height of plant, general habit of 
plant, time of flowering, and char¬ 
acter, size, shape, and color of 
flower heads. 
Individual plants deviate very 
little from the average height of 
twenty-four inches. The lower 
branches are clustered near the 
ground level, while the higher 
branches are sub-opposite or alter¬ 
nate on the main stem. The prin¬ 
cipal stem runs through the plant 
and determines its ultimate height. 
The lower-most lateral branches 
are ascending, but are only about 
three-fourths the length of the 
main stem so that the plant as¬ 
sumes a top-shaped habit. The 
plants are extremely floriferous, 
which gives to a plant in full bloom the appearance 
of a large orange top with a green base. 
Seeds sown out of doors in the spring develop 
into plants that begin to bloom in July, and continue 
blooming until they are killed by frost. 
Packet, 10c 
Dixie Sunshine Marigold occupies a sure place in 
the group of new Marigold types. It is a most charm¬ 
ing and unique strain. The medium sized flowers, 2 
to 2i/ 2 inches across, are fully double and ball¬ 
shaped, ingeniously composed of dozens of tiny five- 
petaled florets which are gracefully interlocking and 
daintily fringed in effect. The brilliant golden yellow 
color is well set off by the lush green foliage of the 
bushy, rather tall plants. Packets, 10c. 
Double Royal Scot French Marigold. As modern 
in appearance as any flower now offered, Royal Scot 
is one of the most striking color combinations one 
could wish for. The large, well-formed double flowers 
are produced in abundance on plants from 24 to 30 
inches in height, fine for garden or cutting. Color is 
a bold combination of mahogany and gold in sym¬ 
metrical stripes. Packets, 10c. 
Guinea Gold Marigold. While this type cannot be 
classed as a newer variety, its popularity and loveli¬ 
ness gives it special mention. The flowers are a gor¬ 
geous orange with loosely ruffled petals. The plants 
are free bloomers and practically all flowers are 
double. Packet, 10c. 
Dwarf French Single: Diadem, mahogany red; 
Gold Star, yellow striped maroon; Legion of Honor, 
little brownies; Signata Pumila, very dwarf bright 
orange; Mixed colors. Packets, 10c. 
Dwarf French Double: Golden Ball, golden or¬ 
ange; Lemon Ball, lemon yellow; Robert Beist, dark 
brownish maroon; Mixed colors. Packet, 10c. 
Tall French Double: Royal Scot and Mixed 
colors. Packet, 10c. 
Tall French Single: Josephine, brown. 
Packet, 10c 
Tall African Double: Orange; Lemon, Mixed. 
Packet, 10c 
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