May 16, 2008, Newsletter Issue #212: Calendula, (English or Pot Marigold).

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The familiar English Marigold is very easy to grow, good for cutting and the petals will also add colour to summer salads. Large daisy -like blooms in shades of orange and yellow.
Old fashioned varieties to look out for are "Orange King" and "Lemon Queen" both of which are 2 ft tall.
"Pacific Apricot" is a more modern type in pastel apricot. 2 ft

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