ae blooms, 134 to 2 in. across, in orange, yellow and mahogany, as well as combinations of these colors. 
rench Marigolds, tall and dwarf growing, should be grown in soil that is not overly rich, otherwise plants 
may produce an over-abundance of foliage and a scarcity of flowers. Grow 6 to 18 in. tall according to variety. 
2181 Rusty Red — veEw for 1952 
o Large, rusty red, fully double flowers, 2 in. and more across, are freely borne 
well above the dwarf, bushy plants from early in the summer until frost. Larger 
: and brighter than Robert Beist, a variety which we no longer grow, as Rusty 
Red is ever so much better. 11% ft. tall. Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts.65¢; % oz, $1.25 
2370 Butterball Small, canary-yellow, scabiosa-like flowers, 114 in, across, 
with crested centers, completely cover the compact, bushy plants. 8 in, tall. 
Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
2222 Harmony Flowers, 134 in. across, with fluted, deeply cut golden 
orange center petals and reddish brown outer ones. Most attractive, 1 ft. 
j Pkt. 10¢;. Y% oz. 35¢; 1% oz. 65¢ 
F 2175 Orange Flame The flowers, 134 in. across, have reddish maroon 
3 outer petals, while the crest in the center is bright golden orange. 8 in. tall. 
: Pkt. 10¢; Y%oz. 40¢; 1% oz. 75¢ 
2301 Scarlet Glow Flowers open deep scarlet and turn to a rich tangerine 
color. They are fully double, 1% to 2 in. across. 10 in, tall, All-America Winner. 
& Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 1% oz. $1,00 
2304 Spry 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 bloom most profusely. 9 in, tall. All-America Wibnen 
Pkt. 15¢; Y%oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
2381 Sunkist Plants grow 6 to 8 in. high and are covered with attractive 
deep orange flowers, 1% to 2 in. across. All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
, Pkt. 15¢;. 4% oz. 60¢;- %4 oz. $1.10 
2164 Yellow Pygmy Sparkling, light lemon-yellow, tiny chrysanthemum- 
like flowers, 1}4 in. across; bushy 6 in. plants. Wonderful. All-America Winner. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 2182 Tangerine — NEW for 1952 
2206 Burpee’s Best Mixture Special blend of unusual colors; choicest Distinct shade of bright tangerine-orange. Flowers are 
varieties, self-colored, spotted, tigered and striped. Ideal for all purposes. double, 2 in. across, and completely cover the bushy, 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; % oz. $1.00 mound-like plants which grow about 15 in. tall. Early 
= and continuous bloomer. Lovely for cutting; produces 
2190 Dwarf Double French, Mixed Many of the varieties here listed a most pleasing effect in beds and borders. 
and others in a good mixture of colors. °° Pkt. 10¢; Yoz. 40¢; 1% oz. 75¢ Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 65¢; 1% oz. $1.25 
Lures S ingle Sronch Marigoldls 
With the introduction of the following six Burpee varieties, more gardeners 
are planting single flowered marigolds than ever before because they are far 
superior to old-fashioned kinds—flowers are larger and richer colored; plants are 
earlier and more profuse blooming. Valuable for beds, borders and cutting. 
2182 Tangerine Pkt. 35¢ 
Dwarf Single French 
2352 Flash Gay, single flowers, 134 in. and more across, in a bright combination of colors 
which range from vivid red through bronze and yellow. 18 in. All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
SPECIAL: Pkt. only 10¢; %oz.40¢; 14 oz. 75¢ 
2351 Naughty Marietta Wide open, single flowers, 2% in. across; rich golden yellow at- 
tractively blotched maroon at base of petals. Gay subjects for,beds and borders. 1 ft. All-America 
Winner; Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society. Pkt. 15¢;. ¥% oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.10 
a 2285 Red Head Single flowers, 2 in. across, made up of a crested center of many tiny, erect, 
a golden petals edged maroon and surrounded by a single row of overlapping petals which open a rich 
3 mahogany changing to auburn and later to shades of bronze and gold. 12 in. All-America Winner. 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; % oz. $1.00 
2279 Sunny Cheerful, single, bright yellow flowers, about 2 in, across with delicate cerise mark- 
ings at base of the wavy edged petals. Plants grow 15 in. tall, and when covered with blooms 
are most attractive. Lovely for cutting. Award of Merit Winner, Royal Horticultural Society. 3 rare = ; 
Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; % oz. $1.00 _ 2279 Sunny Pkt. 25¢ 
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Tall Single renc Best Six French Marigolds 
2283 Flaming Fire Long-stemmed, single flowers, 2 in. across, Naughty Marietta, Rusty Red, Spry, Sunny, 
varying, according to season, from flaming red to red and yellow. Tangerine and Yellow Pygmy 
Plants grow 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1,10 
1637—SPECIAL: One pkt. each of these six separate, $ 1 
2238 Wildfire Large, showy, bright scarlet, deep orange, golden distinct named varieties, value $1.40 for only 
orange, golden, mahogany and yellow flowers, 2 to 3 in. across, in- 
ings. 14 to 20 in. tall. : ; : 
OS at a pa Pkt. oees 2 phen. 45¢;. \%4 oz. $1.00 Previous three pages for African Marigolds . . 11 
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