— Burpee BS8 French Marigolds 
; - Small, ball-shaped blooms, 114 to 2,in. across, are freely borne on dwarf, compact plants which grow 6 to 
“ae 15 in. tall according to variety. The flowers come in 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- 


Four Dwarf Double French Marigolds 
For a striking display in beds, borders and edgings this 
assortment of marigolds is hard to beat. 
Orange Flame, Scarlet Glow, Spry and Yellow Pygmy 
716844 pkts., one each of these four separate, 5 
distinct named varieties (value 65¢) for only - O¢ 

2370 Butterball Small canary-yellow, scabiosa-like flowers, 
1% in. across, with crested centers, completely cover the compact, 
bushy 8-in. plants. All-America Bronze Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 15¢; Woz. 45¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
2222 Harmony Centers of fluted, deeply cut golden orange 
petals in contrast to reddish brown outer petals. Early. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; %0z.35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 
2369 Melody “Harmony” type flowers, 1% in. across, of a 
clear, self golden orange throughout. Plants grow 12 to 15 in- tall, * 
bloom early and continuously. All-America Bronze Medal Winner. 
\ Pkt. 15¢; Woz. 45¢; oz. 75¢ 
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. high. 
Pkt. 10¢; %0z.35¢; % oz. 60¢ 
2188 Robert Beist Deep, velvety mahogany-red fully double 
flowers, 124 in. across are freely borne on plants 1 ft. high. 
: Pkt. 10¢; '%40z.35¢; 1% oz. 60¢ 
2301 Scarlet Glow The brightest red of all Dwarf Double 
French Marigolds. Flowers open deep scarlet and as they age turn 
to a rich tangerine color. They are fully double, 114 to 2 in. across, 
and borne profusely on dwarf, bushy plants which reach a height of 
10 in. They begin to bloom in 10 weeks and continue to flower pro- 
fusely without interruption until frost. All-America Winner. 
Pkt. 25¢; Y%oz.75¢; %4 oz. $1.25 
2381 Sunkist Plants grow 6 to 8 in. high and are covered from 
early in the summer until frost with attractive deep orange flowers, 
114 to 2 in. across. All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
abundance of foliage and a scarcity of flowers. Ideal for edgings, borders, bedding and pot culture. 


2304 
Spry Marigold 
~ Pkt. 156 
2304 Spry The most profuse blooming of all Double French 
Marigolds. Flowers are double, with bright yellow, pin-cushion 
center crests surrounded by several rows of mahogany-red guard 
petals. They grow 1% 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. 9in. tall. All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 15¢; %oz.50¢; % oz. 85¢ 
2164 Yellow Pygmy 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, and continue until frost. Wonderful for edg- 
ings, borders and ideally suited for a striking display in beds. A 
mass of color all through the season. All-America Winner. ; 
Pkt. 15¢; Yoz.50¢; 4 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. 
Pkt. 25¢; 4 oz. $1.25 
2199 Dwarf Double French, Mixed Many of the varie- 
ties here listed and others in a good mixture of colors and markings. 
Vy oz. 75¢; 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 oz. 75¢ Pkt. 10¢; %4%40z.35¢; 1 oz. 60¢ : 
Cupees ESE /rench Marigolds 
Dwarf Single French 
, 2285 Red Head—New for 1948 Flowers are single, 2 in. across, 
with a crested center composed of many tiny, erect golden petals edged 
maroon and surrounded by a single row of broad, overlapping, gracefully 
recurved petals which open a rich mahogany changing to auburn and 
later to attractive shades of bronze and gold. Plants are vigorous growers 
formimg a compact mound 12 in. tall and up to 20 in. across. Showy in 
beds and borders; useful for cutting. All-America Bronze Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 25¢; oz. 75¢; % oz. $1.25 
™2352 Flash Flowers are single, 134 in. and more across, and come ina 
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. Valuable for edgings, borders, beds and cutting. Early to bloom. 
Grows 18 in: high. All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
Pkt. 25¢; Y%oz.75¢; 1% oz. $1.25 
2351 Naughty Marietta Wide dpen, single flowers, 214 in. across; 
rich golden yellow attractively blotched maroon at the base of the petals. 
They are freely borne on compact plants 1 ft. tall; gay subjects for beds, 
borders and edgings. Early and continuous bloomer. All-America Winner. 
* Pkt. 25¢; oz. 60¢; ™% oz. $1.00 







Tall Single French 
2283 Flaming Fire Long-stemmed single flowers, 2 in. across, vary- 
ing in color according to season. At times they are flaming red and at other 
times they are of many patterns of red and yellow. Fine for cutting, beds, 
or borders. Early. Grows 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 15¢; Y%oz.45¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 

2285 
Red Head 
Marigold 
Pkte 25¢ - 
Des 
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