White marigolds were long in the making.....
Burpee Seed Company spent 56 years of searching and breeding
before finding success. After years of trying, David Burpee
offered $10,000 to the first home gardener who sent in the
right seeds to help make a real white variety; thousands of
gardeners responded for years. A lady by the name of Alice Vonk
from Sully, Iowa, sent seeds for 21 years, and in 1975, Burpee awarded her
the coveted prize for her work—after the company had spent
56 years and $250,000 testing during the contest years.
So, there you have it, interesting story behind these flowers. Not only are they pretty, but they keep the bunnies and other small animals from munching on your plants.
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