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Considers annual plants that are resistant to drought. Focus on plants that flourish in the Western United States, including zinnias, petunias, and verbenas; Plants of the South that do well in the Southern states, including the Mexican sunflower, celosia, and marigolds; Discussion of plants that survive in the heat of other parts of the country; Suggestions for getting annual plants ready for a hot, dry summer.

Features the American marigold, a popular garden flower in the United States. Characteristics of marigold that have made it a popular choice of gardeners; Ease with which marigolds adapt to warm-summer gardens; Efforts by Fordhook Farms head David Burpee to improve marigolds via hybridization; Quest for the white marigold; Gardeners' favorite species. INSET: Marigolds for Bed, Border and Background, by N.B..

The article recommends several annual plants to new gardeners. The plants usually bloom from late May through to the first frost, which usually occurs around mid-October in the U.S. French marigolds produce flowers in a range of colors from pale yellow, orange, gold and rusty red to yellow-and-mahogany, a good source of nectar for butterflies.

The article features some spring ephemerals that can be found in deciduous woodlands in the eastern part of the U.S. Some of the ephemerals featured include Marsh marigold, Dutchman's breeches, Bloodroot, Virginia spring beauty, cut-leaf toothwort, Virginia bluebells, Trout lily trillium and eastern shooting star.

The article previews several variety of flowering plants in the U.S. including the Snaptastic series of snapdragons from Syngenta Flowers, the 'Santa Barbara' begonia from Ernst Benary of America and the 'Strawberry Blonde' marigold from PanAmerican Seed.

The article offers information on the attribution of signet marigold, Tagetes tenuifolia, in the U.S. It is an annual flower that develops a rounded, billowy form which is 12 inches tall, although its flowers are smaller than those of bedding types, they are more profuse and less brassy. Some sources reveal that the flowers are edible and impart a lemony flavor to salads, pasta and vegetable dishes.

This article provides information on plants that produce flowers during early spring in the U.S. Solomon's seal produces bell-like flowers on arching stems. American pasqueflower is a hardy plant that produces goblet-shape purple blossoms. Mount Lemmon marigold has fragrant ferny green foliage with gold flowers.

The article offers information on Mexican mint marigold. According to the author, the herb is covered with masses of tiny yellow flowers late into the fall, prefers full sun and works well in a perennial border or herb garden. The author suggests using it as a substitute for French tarragon or as a perennial in the Middle, Lower and Coastal Southern United States.

Features the daisy plant Tagetes lemmonii in the United States. Height in a full grown stage; Need of a number of prunings in summer season; Fertilizer characteristics.

Focuses on flowers applicable for the autumn season in the United States. Number of daisy species; Height of Helianthus sunflower; Views on the beauty of marigolds.

Provides information about available hybrid marigolds. Flowering; Order information; Prices. INSET: How-grows-it tip..

Focuses on a movement to make the marigold the national flower of the United States. Involvement of senators Everett Dirksen and Howard Baker in the effort; Ability of marigolds to grow well in each of the country's 50 states; Chief competitors of the marigold for the title of National Flower; Characteristics of the marigold that make it ideal as a national flower; Contact information.

Provides tips on gardening in places in the U.S. that fall under zone three. Turning of under cover crops and winter mulches; Planting of marigolds, bachelors' buttons and zinnias in early March; Completion of pruning and application of the last dormant oil spray by midmonth.

Presents a letter to the editor about the reason why the marigold should be named the national flower of the U.S.

The article presents a speech by a man delivered at the U.S. Congress. He mentions the beautiful bouquet of marigolds named Alaska that he received as a gift from W. Atlee Burpee Co., his reflection on the significance of the flower to the U.S. and his gratitude to the company for honoring Alaska in that way.