CSS—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 11,1981
DO YLESTOWN What’s new in
mangolds for your summer
garden’ Lake gold’ Then you’ll
enjoy Sweet ‘n Gold Mangold,
suggests Jeannette Lowe, Burpee
Seed Co. horticulturist and en
thusiastic home gardener. This is a
large, carnation-flowered
American type with no odor m the
leaves to get on your hands or
clothes when you’re working
around the plants or picking
flowers to arrange indoors Sweet
‘n Gold Marigold is great both for
bouquets and garden display, with
its profusion or bright golden
flowers gleaming m the light.
Are you looking for a summer-to
fall explosion of yellow, gold,
orange and mahogany-red to edge
your flower gardens, border your
vegetable patch or grow in con
UNIVERSITY PARK - While
no woman wants to consider the
fact that she might become a
widow, many financial advisors
suggest that couples talk about
such a possibility and about the
husband's estate
Every year, many new widows
find themselves completely
ignorant of their husband s
financial affairs Marilyn M
Furry, family resources specialist
at Penn State, has some
suggestions for husbands and
wives who have delayed this
discussion
The most difficult pait of the
discussion is often bringing it up in
the first place Once that s ovei,
discuss each item thoroughly One
partner should takes notes of the
discussion
Instructions to help the wite
meet financial problems should
include a complete listing ot all hie
insurance policies, health and
accidental death msuiance, and
employee group policies, as well as
the nam'e of the agent or agents
involved Keep this list in an ac-
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Look ahead to marigolds
tamers on a sunny patio’
Fireworks Tnploid Hybrid
Marigold is a bright answer
wherever you need a burst of
bloom on compact points about 14
in. high
Warm, brilliant colors are ex
pected in mangolds, but for
contrast how about a cool white to
temper summer heat and to glisten
in evening light’ Snowbird is this
pristine new white mangold
millions of gardeners have been
waiting for Burpee to in
troduce . the first named variety
of white marigold.
Developed from the seeds for
which Mrs Alice Vonk of Sully,
lowa, was awarded Burpee’s
$lO,OOO prize in 1975, Snowbird is a
shimmering beauty. The well
doubled carnation-type flowers are
Wives should know
the family business
cessible and, preferably a husband money along with proof of
fireproof place then debts The list should be
Along with the policies, all other updated penodically, reminds
assets such as cash, securities and Furry
personal possessions should be Discuss the location of property
listed with then appioximate and other ownership records The
values The location of all bank wife should also be informed of the
accounts and safe deposits should location of the will
be noted The location of keys to While a n antic and lengthy
deposit boxes should be clear seaich tot the whereabouts or the
A list of all current debts should Wlll has piovided many a movie
be drawn up tor the wife s benefit with thrills and excitement, it
Another list should include any causes only unneeded problems in
individuals that may owe the lealhte
Apple holdings up 14%
BIGLERVILLE - Pennsylvania R °me apples follow at 628,000
apples in cold storage on February bushels, with holdings of Red
28 totaled 123,391,000, up 15,081,000 Delicious apples at 555,000 bushels,
pounds or 14 percent from a year an d Golden Delicious apples at
ago, according to the Pennsylvania 424,000 bushels
Crop Reporting Service
Of that total, which converts to Apples in cold storage in the
2,938,000 bushels at 42 pounds each, continental United States on
York Imperial apples comprise the * cbruary 28 totaled 48,471,000
largest variety in cold storage at bushels, up 10,443,000 bushels or 27
96q oon h.-choiq percent from a year ago
2*2 to 6 in across and put on a fine
show in the garden when planted
alone or contrasting with other
mangold colors Snowbird also
paints lovely garden pictures with
ted or blue petunias, scarlet Salvia
or the lesser known but charming
blue variety Victoria, and the new
Blue Moon Hybrid Ageratum
Snowbird is the first white
marigold with uniform habit
Plants are compact, bushy and
hedge-like, about 18 inches tall.
Although they bloom quite early,
you probably will find that you get
the best and fastest results by
starting the seeds inside 6 to 8
weeks before the last spring frost.
Enjoy the refreshing white
contrast of Snowbird Marigolds in
your garden, perennial border or
in front of shrubs, especially
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The Snowbird Marigold from Burpee Seeds presents a cool
white accent in gardens and bouquets.
evergreens. Be sure, however, that
the location is sunny most of the
day, the soil well-drained and the
area warm. These conditions favor
the best growth of Snowbird and
finest display of frosty bloom.
Pick some of the lovely white
flowers to bring inside too. They
aie eye-catching in arangements
and a sure-fire conversation
starter
Popular as they now are,
marigolds will become even more
appreciated in the future through
pubhcify from the Marigold
Society of America Founded on
July 27, 1978, this society is an ever
growing group of enthusiasts who
love marigolds and enjoy sharing
information about them. Details
about joining the Mangold Society
of America are available from
National Headquarters, Box 1776,
Stillwell, Indiana 46351
As you anticipate the beauty of
mangolds in your summer garden,
they already brmg cheer as
winter bouquets in Washington,
D C Freshly picked from the
OWEN SUPPLY CO.
WOODSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08098
greenhouses at Fordhook Farm,
these mangolds were sent in
memonam of David Burpee, as a
gesture of friendship and herald of
summer beauty to the President
and his family, Senators, members
of the House and other government
dignitaries
Why not encourage your friends
and neighbors, especially new
gardeners and even your town, to
plant mangolds this spring for a
more colorful summer and as a
fitting tribute to David Burpee
You’ll be joining many cities that
are promoting the beauty and
friendship of this All-American
flower
The only way to get seeds for
Snowbird Mangold is to place.an
order of $lO 00 or more for items
offered in the 1981 Burpee Catalog
You may then request a free trial
packet of Snowbird with your
order. If you don’t have a copy of
this catalog, just contact the
Burpee Branch Office nearest you
Warminster, PA 18974; Clinton, 1A
52732, Riverside, CA 92502
F. 0.8. Woodstown, N.J.