On 2009-12-02 12:24:33 +0000, Derek Turner said:

On Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:48:07 +0000, Sacha wrote:

I have a particular reason for wanting to find out what marigolds would
have looked like in the late 17th, early 18th century. Does anyone
happen to knnow where I'd find an illustration, or indeed if that type
is still grown?

http://cdn-write.demandstudios.com/u...40/6/30946.jpg

Oh, very cute!! I can't help feeling they should be decorated with
pearls and lace, however. ;-) I've found some seeds in America of the
stripey Harlequin marigolds ( the *flowers*) and have sent for them.
Apparently they're a heritage variety, not to be confused with modern
varieties which are similar.
I think the 18th century gent I'm thinking of might well have had these.
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Sacha
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