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The flowers of the French Marigolds are double and 
single, average 114 in. across; the plants with the dou- 
ble flowers range from 6 to 30 in. in height; those with 
the single flowers, 18 to 24 in. according to variety. In 
both groups the colors include orange, yellow and 
mahogany as well as combinations of these colors. 
French Marigolds should be grown in soil that is not 
overly rich, otherwise plants may produce an over- 
abundance of foliage and a scarcity of flowers. 
Dwarf Double French 
Small, ball-shaped, blooms, 114 to 2 in. across, are freely borne 
on dwarf, compact plants which grow 6 to 15 in. tall according 
to variety. Ideal for edgings, borders, bedding and pot culture. 
2370 Butterball Ali-America Bronze Medal Winner. Small 
canary-yellow, scabiosa-like flowers, 114 in. across, with crested 
centers completely cover the compact, bushy 8-in. plants. 
Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 35¢; 1/4 oz. 60¢. 
2222 Harmony Centers of fluted, deeply cut golden orange 
petals in contrast to reddish brown outer petals. Early. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; 1 oz. 50¢. 
2369 Melody All-America Bronze Medal Winner. “Harmony” 
type flowers, 14 in. across, of a clear, self golden orange through- 
out. Plants grow 12 to 15 in. tall, bloom early and continuously. 
Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 35¢3 14 oz. 60¢. 
2175 Orange Flame Of distinct flower form and striking com- 
bination of colors. The single row of outer petals is reddish maroon, 
while the crest in the center is bright golden orange. 8 in. tall. 
Pkt. 10¢; % oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
2188 Robert Beist Deep, velvety mahogany-red fully double 
flowers; plants grow 1 ft. tall. Pkt. 10¢; 4, oz. 30¢; 4 oz. 50¢. 
2301 Scarlet Glow All-America Winner. The brightest red of 
all Dwarf Double French Marigolds. Flowers open deep scarlet and 
as they age turn toa rich tangerine color. They are fully double, 
1% to 2 in. across, and borne profusely on dwarf plants which 
obtain a height of 10 in. Begin to bloom in 10 weeks and continue 
to flower profusely without interruption until frost. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1% oz. $1.00; 14 oz. $1.75. 
2381 Sunkist All-America Silver Medal Winner. Plants grow 
6 to 8 in. high and are covered from early in the summer until 
frost with attractive deep orange flowers, 11% to 2 in. across, 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
2190 Dwarf Double French, Mixed Many of the varieties 
here listed and others in mixture. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; 12 oz. 50¢. 
— Burpees French Marigolds 
Spry Marigold 
Pkt. 15¢6 

2304 Spry All-America Silver Medal Winner. The most profuse 
blooming of all Double French Marigolds. Flowers are made up of 
bright yellow, pin-cushion center crests surrounded by several rows 
of mahogany-red guard petals. They grow 172 to 134-in. across and 
completely cover the tiny plants, which come into bloom in less 
than 9 weeks from seed and continue until frost. 9 in. tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
2164 Yellow Pygmy All-America Winner. Plants grow only 
6 in. high, and above the foliage are freely borne the double, 
sparkling, light lemon-yellow flowers, 114 in. across. Come into 
bloom very early—about 10 weeks from seed. Wonderful bloomer. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
2206 Burpee’s Best Mixture Special blend of unusual col- 
ors; choicest varieties, self-colored, spotted, tigered and striped. 
Unsurpassed for beds or borders and highly desirable for cutting. 
Makes a grand showing. Pkt. 25¢; % oz. 70¢; 4 oz. $1.25. 
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Four Dwarf Double French Marigolds 
Each an All-America Winner. 
For a striking display in beds, borders and edgings. 
Melody, Scarlet Glow, Spry and Yellow Pygmy. 
4 Pkts.—-one each of these four separate prize winning 5 
varieties (value 70¢) for only O¢ 
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Dwarf Single French 
2352 Flash All-America Silver Medal Winner. The plants begin 
to flower in 8 weeks from seed and continue to bloom and bloom 
until frost. Flowers are single, 134 in. and more aeross, and come 
in a bright combination of colors which range from vivid red —- 
through bronze with a few yellow flowers to give a harmonious 
contrast. In most of the flowers a base color of tangerine is overlaid 
or marked with rich marigold-red. In cool weather, this velvety-red 
predominates in the youngest flowers, while in hot weather the 
tangerine prevails. Strong, medium-length stems recommend the 
flowers for cutting. Valuable for edgings, borders, beds and pot 
plants. Uniform, compact, mound-like plants 18 in. high. 
Pkt. 25¢; %46 oz. 60¢; Vg oz. $1.00. 
Flash Marigold 
Pkt. 25¢. 
Tall Single French 
2283 Flaming Fire Well-branched plants, 2 ft. tall, produce 
an abundance of long-stemmed single flowers, 2 in. across, varying 
in color according to season. At times they are flaming red and at 
other times they are of many patterns of red and yellow. The 
variance in coloring resembles the restless and ever-changing colors 
of a fame as it consumes a burning log, hence the name. P ants 
begin blooming in 12 weeks from seed and are completely covered 
with flowers without interruption until frost. Fine for cutting, beds 
or borders. Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 35¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
Tall Double French 
2240 Mixed Colors Plants grow about 21% ft. tall and are welt 
branched so that a profusion of yellow and orange flowers, 1% in. 
across, are had from early summer until frost. Many flowers are 
striped and blotched crimson-maroon or mahogany. A choice 
mixture that is fine for cutting or garden use, whether in beds, 
borders or in back of lower growing marigolds and other flowers. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 40¢; 12 oz. 70¢. 
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(Tagetes signata pumila) 
2202 Golden Ring Extremely free-flowering dwarf plants, 8 te 
10 in. tall, with fine, lacy foliage and hundreds of small golden- 
orange flowers always open at one time. For edgings, borders and 
rock gardens they are unsurpassed. Easily grown anywhere. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35¢; 4% oz. 60¢. 
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