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BURPEE’S MARIGOLDS ODORLESS Fatanee 



' Named in 
honor of the 
Clinton 
Marigold City of Clinton, Iowa, 
Pkt. 25¢. our Western Headquarters 
2365 Mayling—Newes: frilled marigold 
By permission, named Mayling in honor of Madame Chiang 
Kai-Shek. A most outstanding Burpee marigold named for a 
most outstanding woman. Flowers grow 3 in. and more across, 
the petals being incurved practically their entire length and 
daintily fringed on the outer edges. This gives a soft, airy, 
fluffy appearance to the rich, buttery, golden primrose flowers. 
Plants grow about 2 ft. tall, are very profuse blooming, begin- 
ning early in the summer and continue until frost. Foliage is 
odorless. Stems average 12 to 15 in. in length, making them 
desirable for cutting. Pkt. 25¢; Ve oz. 85¢; 14 oz. $1.50. 
2374 Honeycomb— Unique flower form 
A Dwarf Double African Marigold that is entirely new. 
Flowers are somewhat like the chrysanthemum-flowered types, 
but instead of the florets being curled and interlaced, they are 
erect-like and so arranged as to resemble a honeycomb in appear- 
ance, hence the name. . Added to’this unique flower:form is a 
color that is rich, deep, sparkling and attractive—a most in- 
tense marigold orange. Honeycomb is very early flowering, 
grows about 14 in. high... Most_effective in beds and borders, 
and although the plants are.dwarf, cutting stems of good length 
may be obtained. The foliage is entirely. without the usual 
marigold odor, Pkt. 25¢; 4 oz. 75¢; 14 oz. $1.25. 
2364 Oriole—Carnation-like ‘Adwiers 
The flowers are large, 334 in. across, of a new and sparkling 
shade of bright golden yellow; carnation-like form, with the 
petals loose and tilted. Plants grow 2% ft. tall and freely pro- 
duce their flowers on long, wiry stems above the odorless foliage. 
This is a new color in the carnation-flowered group of marigolds 
with odorless foliage and one that is most desirable for cutting, 
as well as being showy in beds and borders. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
2294 Burpee Gold Improved 
Larger flowered and stronger growing than the original Burpee 
Gold. The carnation-like flowers grow 3% to 4 in. across and 
are of a glorious bright orange color with the long petals loosely 
arranged.. Plants grow 23% ft. tall; the foliage is entirely free 
of the usual marigold odor. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
New Marigolds with Odorless Foliage 
2314 Special Mixture of the collarette, carnation and 
chrysanthemum-flowered types in all colors from the deepest 
orange to the lightest yellow; foliage is free of the usual marigold 
odor. 20 to 30 in. tall. 
Pkt. (150 seeds) 25¢. 

2163 Special Mixture Burpee’s Carnation 
Marigolds with Odorless Foliage 
Deep orange, golden orange, golden yellow, canary-yellow, 
and primrose flowers of carnation-like form in a magnificent 
mixture. Highly desirable for garden decoration and cut 
flowers. Free blooming. Pkt. 15¢; Y oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 



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2353 Cli nNtOn— Orange carnation-like blooms 
Large, carnation-flowered, brilliant orange African Marigold with handsomely 
frilled and waved petals which add so much to its attractiveness. Makes 
a gorgeous display in the garden; excellent for cutting. Extra long stems 
and odorless foliage. Blooms from midsummer until frost. 214 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 25¢; 4% oz. 75¢; 14 oz. $1.25. 
2363 Buff Beauty — fritied carnation-like flowers 
Distinct new beauty in color and form. Flowers 3 in_across, with the 
florets extremely and beautifully ruffled or waved, giving a most de- 
Jightful frilly appearance; the color is a rich, though soft, buttery 
golden buff of great appeal. Foliage is entirely odorless; plants grow 
20 in. tall and begin to bloom very early in the summer. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
2355 Canar Y Bird —swriking with orange marigolds 
Clear and bright canary-yellow carnation-like flowers, 3 to 334 in. 
across, are freely borne on long, strong, stiff stems well above the 
odorless foliage. Plants grow 2 ft. tall and are very profuse blooming. 
Flowers are highly prized for cutting and garden display. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 50¢; %4 oz. 85¢. ~ 
2272 Golden Glow—rudbeckia-like flowers 
Flowers are bright, sharp, golden-yellow and resemble in color and 
appearance those of the familiar Golden Glow Rudbeckia. In general 
form, flowers are somewhat like the chrysanthemum-flowered types 
but petals are straight, sharply pointed and lie rather flat instead of 
curling and interlacing. Flowers grow about 2% in. across and are 
borne in clusters of from 5 to 10 on the ends of heavy branches. Plants 
are 2 ft. tall; odorless foliage. Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
2234 Crown Pr INCE@—Lmproved Collarette 
Flowers are of the collarette type, very large, 24 in. across and nearly 
as deep, light canary-yellow and freely borne on long, strong stems 
which makes it excellent for cutting. Plants are vigorous growing, 
24 ft. tall, and the deep green foliage is entirely odorless. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
2199 Crown of Gold—65:) 440 io sep 
The first of the famous Burpee’s marigolds with odorless foliage; 
sweetly fragrant collarette flowers of brilliant orange-gold, 2 in. across, 
are borne early and profusely for a long time on plants 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; ¥g oz. 25¢; 14 oz. 40¢. 

Cupi d Extra Dwarf African; bright yellow chrysanthemum-like 
flowers cover the 6 in. high plants. Described on page 63. 
7670 COLLECTION 
Six Best Marigolds with Odorless Foliage 
’ Burpee Gold Improved, Canary Bird, Crown Prince, 
Honeycomb, Mayling, and Oriole. 
6 Pkts.—one each of these 6 separate named varieties 50 
(value $1.10) for only ¢ 


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Marigold, Burpee Gold Improved Pkt. 15¢. 

