Table 2.  Foliage and flower performance ratings of African (Tagetes erecta L.) and French (Tagetes paptula L.) marigold cultivars grouped within classes grown at Bradenton, FL.  Seeds were planted 16 Aug. 2000 and plugs transplanted to ground beds 25 Sept. 2000.  Dwarf marigolds are those < 10 inches (25.4 cm).
 

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  Overall RatingsY
Cultivar 1 Nov. 16 Nov. 6 Dec. Avg   1 Nov. 16 Nov. 6 Dec. Avg  

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