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FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
HEMEROCALLIS 
Species and 
This list includes most of the species and a critical selection of 
the hybrids of American and foreign introduction. The season of 
bloom has been checked in my garden. 
Culture. They may be planted in the spring or fall. Personally, 
I like fall planting. Set crown about 3 in. deep in rich garden loam. 
If soil is light and sandy it should be improved by the liberal ad¬ 
dition of well-decayed cow manure, well mixed with rich loam. 
After ground has frozen give a light mulch for winter protection. 
ANNA BETSCHER (Betscher 1930) Lovely orange-yellow 
flowers. 3 ft. July-August. $1.00 
APRICOT (Yeld 1892) Light apricot-orange flowers of excellent 
form; fragrant. 2 ft. May-June. $ .75 
AUGUST PIONEER (Stout 1939) The many blooms are medium 
in size lavishly set on slender strong scapes which are well branched 
and extend above the grassy foliage. A chrome orange flower with 
the outer half of the petals flushed red. Aug.-Sept. 34 in. $3.00 
AZTEC GOLD (Dennett 1937) Glistening golden orange flowers 
borne on tall well branched stalks. A larger, finer Radiant. $4.00 
BAGDAD (Stout 1935) A brilliant and richly colored flower of true 
Oriental splendor. The rich brown and red tones give a gay and 
bold pattern that is attractive and pleasing. 4 ft. June-July. $2.00 
BARONI. Trumpet-shaped flowers of pleasing yellow; fragrant, 
and an evening bloomer. 3 ft. July-August. $ .50 
BAY STATE (Betscher 1929) Large deep yellow blooms; de¬ 
lightful fluted petals; a persistent bloomer. 3 ft. July-Aug. $ .75 
BIJOU (Stout 1935) In this hemerocallis we have the first brilliant 
hybrid of multiflora parentage. The flowers have an orange back¬ 
ground. strongly overcast with rich deep red, and are borne in 
clusters on many branched stems. 2)4 ft. June-July. $3.00 
BOLD COURTIER (Nesmith 1939) One of the most stunning 
hemerocallis that I have in my garden. The Pompeian rose petals 
are very broad and especially full at the throat with a creamy yellow 
line down the center. The soft yellow sepals are strongly re-curved, 
and slightly flushed with the rose of the petals. A beautiful out¬ 
standing bi-color. July-August. 38 in. $15.00 
BOUTONNIERE (Stout 1939) Myriads of small brilliant flowers 
with wide overlapping and recurving petals, well placed on freely 
branching slender stalks. The sepals are almost clear orange, the 
petals light rosy peach with a midrib of deep yellow. Similar in 
form, but lighter than Bijou and blooms later. July. 36 in. $3.00 
BURGUNDY (Nesmith 1937) Sepals and petals are an even tone of 
wine purple, with pale yellow lighting in the throat A charming 
flower of most unusual coloring. 3 ft. July. $3.50 
BUR MAH (Nesmith 1937) A very brilliant late blooming hemero¬ 
callis of orange overlaid with rose and copper. Many large open 
flowers on tall well branched stalks. 3)4 ft. Aug.-Sept. $3.00 
BURNING STAR (Nesmith 1939) A star-like flower of bright 
Nopal red giving the effect of a graceful ruby red lily. The petals 
are recurving showing the golden vellow throat which adds to the 
brilliancy of coloring. August. 36 in. $5.00 
BUTTERCUP (Nesmith 1939) A rich buttercup yellow with 
larger firmer flowers than the species Multiflora. Many trim jaunty 
flowers well placed on slender but strong stems. This bloomed in my 
garden until September 25th. 34 in. $6.00 
CALYPSO (Burbank) Clear lemon-yellow flowers of large size; 
much admired; evening bloomer. 3)4 ft. July-August. $ .75 
CHANDRA (Nesmith 1939) A light aureolin yellow flower of 
medium size with petals and sepals beautifully ruffled at the edge. 
Tall and very well branched stalks that are filled with buds giving 
a blooming season of six weeks. Aug.-Sept. 56 in. $6.00 
CHENGTU- With the exception of Fulva rosea this species is the 
most attractive and unusual of all the fulvous types Tall, graceful 
stalks well filled with flowers of blended red and yellow, deepening 
to intense red in the throat. 3)4 ft. August-September. $3.00 
CHLOE (Nesmith 1938) A full ruffled flower with deep yellow 
background, flecked and powdered with warm golden sepia. The 
darker sepals of burnt orange are most unusual. 3)4 ft. Aug. $3.00 
Rare Hybrids 
CHRYSOLORA (Perry 1931) A star-like flower of sulphur 
apricot; new and very lovely. 3 ft. July-August. $1.50 
CINNABAR (Stout 1930) Cadmium yellow sprinkled with rose- 
brown; recurving petals. 2)4 ft. July-August. $1.00 
CIRCE (Stout 1937) A full clear yellow flower of medium size. The 
blooms are well placed on erect freely branched stalks. A very 
effective variety in the garden. July. 40 in. Net. $3.00 
COLLEEN (Nesmith 1939) A beautiful azalea pink of medium 
shade with a deeper pink zone on the petals near the throat. The 
sepals are slightly lighter than the petals. The full open flowers 
have a smooth firm finish and lovely form, and are borne on tall 
well branched stalks. An enchanting soft pink. Aug. 50 in. $10.00 
CORONA (Yeld 1930) A new hybrid of soft pleasing apricot- 
yellow with well-branched flowering stalks. 3 ft. June-July. $1.50 
CRESSIDA (Betscher 1929) Beautiful flower of deep orange, with 
reddish band on petals. True stock rare. July-August. $ .75 
CROWN OF GOLD (Nesmith 1933) Clear deep orange flowers of 
great beauty. Lovely with Bearded irises. 3 ft. May-June. $4.00 
CRYSTAL PINK (Nesmith 1938) A blush pink flower of firm 
opaque substance overcast with a pearly lustre. The petals and sepals 
are delicate pink with slightly deeper pink zone in the throat. Tall 
and well branched, this late blooming variety has a delicacy of color, 
and refinement of form that is most refreshing. 45 in. $6.00 
DAUNTLESS (Stout 1935) Pale cadmium yellow with greenish 
throat and delicate fulvous touch in center of each petal. This hybrid 
is a great garden favorite. 2)4 ft. July-August. Net. $3.00 
DAWN (Perry 1931) Large bell-formed flowers, nearly 5 in. across ; 
a pleasing shade of rose; the petals are tipped crimson; sulphur- 
yellow base. 3)4 ft. July-August. $1.00 
DAWN PLAY (Nesmith 1938) An open flower of deep velvety rose- 
pink, illumined by a golden heart. Described by a visitor to the 
garden as being “pink as the breast of the rose-breasted grosbeak. 
Very tall and stately, it has a resplendent elegance that is unsur¬ 
passed by any hemerocallis that I have seen”. 50 in. July-Aug. $15.00 
D. D. WYMAN (Betscher 1929) Superb golden-yellow with tawny 
splash on petals. 3 ft. June 28th-Aug 8th. $ .50 
DOLLY VARDEN (Nesmith 1939) Open full flowers of Chinese 
coral pink with slight lines of rose on the petals and sepals. The 
center of the flower has a creamy yellow throat blending out to the 
pink of the petals. A very freely flowering variety that has a lumi¬ 
nous frosty sheen. July-August. 45 in. $8.00 
E. A. BOWLES (Perry 1931) A rich deep reddish-orange, blended 
with paler orange. Open flower with ruffled petals. The flower 
reminds one of Etruscan gold. 4 ft. June-July. $2.00 
ELIZABETH PYKE (Perry 1935) A dwarf variety of blended 
orange, brown and yellow. Excellent for rock garden. 18 in. 
July-August. $3.00 
EMILY HUME (Hume 1935) A tall beautiful hemerocallis of deep 
yellow, with large open flowers, and twisted, fluted petals. Resem¬ 
bles Wau-Bun in form, but taller and deeper in color. Excellent. 
3)4 ft. July-August. $2.00 
FESTIVAL (Stout 1939) Petals orange with reddish brown tinges. 
The blades of the petals are nearly English red with darker veins 
and an orange mid stripe. Rich orange throat. The general effect 
of the flower is a bicolor. Vigorous with erect much branched 
scapes. July. 48 in. $5.00 
FLAVIN A (Fewkes 1933) A charming and dainty flower of bright 
lemon-yellow. Quite distinct from any other hemerocallis, and a 
delightful rock garden subject. 24 in. May-June. $1.00 
FULVA MACULATA- A blending of soft yellow and burnished 
copper with decided pink tone in the center of the open cup-shaped 
flower. Strongly recommended. 4 ft. July 14th-Sept. 1st. $ .75 
FULVA ROSEA- The most beautiful of any known species of 
hemerocallis. The flowers are a luscious clear rose pink, and are 
borne on tall graceful stalks. This is a real pink hemerocallis. 
3)4 ft. July-August. $7.00 
GAY DAY (Nesmith 1933) Soft yellow flowers with great substance 
and beauty; borne on sturdy stems. 3)4ft. August. $5.00 
