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Marigolds for Color 
In Late Summer and Autumn 
Giant Flowered African Marigolds 
549 MAMMOTH MUM. The new Mammoth Mum is a Chrysanthemum-Flowered Mari- 
gold, early to flower in 24%’ months from seed. Flowers 3% inches and more across 
and 2 inches deep, make it the largest Chrysanthemum-Flowered Marigold. Sulphur- 
yellow blooms are borne profusely on upright plants. 30 inehes tall. Pkt., 15c. 
550 REAL GOLD. Bronze Medal, All-America Selections, 1945. Largest of all Carna- 
tion Marigolds, with giant exhibition blooms 4% inches and more across, very deep, 
very double, golden orange illumined with yellow. Plants grow 20 to 25 inches tall. 
Ideal for bedding. Pkt., 15c. 
551 ORIOLE. Large Carnation-flowered Marigolds. 
across. Flants 2% feet high. Fkt., 15c. 
552 GUINEA GOLD. This is a very distinct type of Marigold of graceful pyramidal 
habit, growing 2.to 2% feet high, and producing 30 to 40 flowers, 2 to 2% inches 
across, of a brilliant shade of orange flushed with gold. Semi-double. The charac- 
pereue Marigold odor, too, is much less pungent than in other sorts. Y% 0oz., 25c; 
pkt., 10c. 
553 YELLOW SUPREME. Flowers full double, creamy lemon-yellow, a little larger 
than those of Guninea Gold. Plants 2 to 3 feet tall, without the usual odor, and are 
free blooming. A splendid companion for Guinea Gold. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 35c. 
554 VICTORY. A Carnation-flowered Marigold of a charming light golden or yellowish 
orange color. Victory Marigolds are highly prized for cutting; they grow 3 to 3% 
inches across and are freely borne on strong, vigorous stems up to 18 inches in 
length. Plants are uniform in their upright habit of growth, 2 feet tall, and the 
same in spread. Its keeping qualities are excellent. PkKt., 15c. 
555 BURPEE’S GOLD. Odorless foliage, deep orange flowers. PkEt., 10c; ¥% 02., 35c. 
556 GOLDEN BEDDER. This is a very early, dwarf African variety with Chrysanthe- 
mum-like flowers, rich golden orange color. Golden Bedder is ideal for beds or bor- 
ders. The whole plant can be cut as a bouquet. Plants 15 inches tall. Pkt., 15c. 
557 ORANGE ALL-DOUBLE. An excellent strain, producing flowers 100. per cent 
double. BS blooms are well rounded and of an intense rich-orange color, Pkt., 15c; 
14 OZ., 85c. 
558 LEMON ALZL-DOUELE. Same habits as the above variety but the flowers are 
clear lemon-yellow. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 85c. 
559 AFRICAN DOUBLE MIXED. Comprises various shades and well adapted for 
large beds or mixed borders. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c. 
Golden yellow, 3% to 4 inches 
Giant Flowered Marigolds 
560 SUNSET GIANTS. The largest type of Marigold, often 5 to 6 inches in diameter, 
Free flowering, lacking the usual Marigold odor. The flowers are loosely formed 
with broad, heavy petals, and come in a mixture of colors, ranging from deep orange 
through to light lemon-yellow. Height 3% to 4 feet. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 30c. 
561 ORANGE SUNSET. Produces very large loosely formed full-centered flowers of a 
deep rich, lively orange. Size of flower and character of growth same as Sunset 
Giants described above. Pkt., 15c. : 
Marigold, Mission Giants 
It is very early, coming into bloom fully two weeks ahead of the ordinary African 
types. Blooms 4 inches in diameter, almost a perfect ball. 
562 MISSION GIANT, YELLOWSTONE. A bright rich clear yellow. Pkt., 15c. 
563 MISSION GIANT, GOLDSMITH. Color a rich golden orange. Pkt., 15c. 
564 MISSION GIANT MIXED. Colors include deep, medium and golden orange as well 
as bright lemon. Pkt., 15c. 
Dwarf Double French Varieties 
This class of Marigolds will form dense bushes. not 
pers. inches high and are unequalled for borders or 
ow beds. 
565 GOLDEN HARMONY. Scabiosa-flowered type of a 
solid golden yellow with a single row of broad guard 
petals, holding the same bright yellow throughout. 
566 HARMONY. The flowers are quite different from any 
other Marigold, Scabiosa-like in formation with tubu- 
lar, deep orange center petals flanked by broad, velvety, 
dare maroon-brown guard petals. Will bloom very 
early. 
567 ROYAL SCOT (DWARF) ALL-DOUBLE. A new 
Strain of Dwarf Striped Marigold. Color is rich ma- 
hogany and gold in uniform stripes. Absolutely double. 
568 SPRY. Hxtremely dwarf and compact, being about 9 
inches high and spreading 15 inches, suited for borders, 
edging and pots. Flowers grow 1% inches across, dou- 
ble, and have a bright clear yellow crested center sur- 
aaa by several rows of mahogany-red guard 
petals. 
569 SCARLET GLOW. Scarlet turning to Tangerine. 
Price, Any of the Above, Except Where Noted: 
Pkt., 10c; 14 02z., 40c. 
570 DWARF FRENCH DOUBLE MIXED. Comprising 
all shades. Very double. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 
POT MARIGOLD. See Calendula, page 28. 
PIGMY MARIGOLD. See Tagetes, page 37. 

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Marigold, Harmony 
Single French Marigolds 
@571 LEGION OF HONOR (Little 
Brownie). Compact bushes 9 inches 
high, flowering early, continuing un- 
til frost. Golden yellow, marked with 
a large spot of velvety crimson at the 
base. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 25c. 
571A FLASH. Earliest of all Marigolds, 
continues profusely all summer and 
fall. Colors range from vivid red 
through bronze and tangerine. A 
French hybrid, with single flowers 
1% inches and more across. Plants 
grow 18 inches tall. Pkt... 15c. 
Marigold, Dwarf Gigantea 
572 POT O’ GOLD. The plants are 
dwarf and compact, growing 12 to 15 
inches in height, well branched, very 
“neat in appearance and bearing a 
dozen or more of its large blooms at 
a time. Individual blooms are 4 to 
414 inches in diameter and the color 
a most penetrating shade of bright 
deep golden orange. EKarly. Pkt., 15c. 
573 BUTTERBALL. Clear yellow. Very 
dwarf; early and continuous flower- 
ing. Pkt., 15c. 
574 SUNKIST. Orange. Dwarf, com- 
packs very early, long blooming. Pkt., 
CG 
Myosotis - Forget-Me-Not 
The following variety of Myosotis is 
a biennial, and best treated as an an- 
nual, as it will bloom the first year 
from seed. For early spring flowers, 
sow seed in August. Protect the plants 
or winter them over in a cold frame 
like Pansies, or seed may be sown in a 
hotbed or cold frame in the spring, and 
they will commence blooming in July. 
A cool, half-shady place is suitable. 
575 ALPESTRIS, INDIGO COMPACTA. 
Very early, bright blue, compact 
habit. Pkt., 15c. 
Mignonette - Reseda 
Its sweet, delicate fragrance makes 
this a favorite annual in every garden. 
Sow in May in the borders or any sunny 
spot where plants are to remain. 
576 LARGE FLOWERING SORTS. 
Special mixture of many shades. Pkt., 
10c; %4 oz., 40c. : 
WHEN ORDERING, SEE PAGE 64 OF THIS CATALOG 
