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GEORGE YELD (Perry 1930) Large open flowers; petals flushed 
and sprinkled rose; sepals of rich orange. 3)4 ft. July-Aug. $1.50 
GLADYS PERRY (Perry) Flowers are of medium size. The color 
is rose-bronze with soft yellow base. 2)4 ft. July. $1.00 
GLOAMING (Cook 1936) Large open blooms with yellow back¬ 
ground, heavily overcast with reddish rose-purple. The whole flower 
has a sparkling beauty that is most pleasing. 3)4 ft. July-Aug. $1.50 
GLOWING EMBERS (Nesmith 19391 A lily like flower of glow¬ 
ing marigold orange flushed with dark nasturtium red. Open re¬ 
flexed flowers of burnished red on tall strong stalks. Long season 
of bloom. July 20th to Sept. 5th. 50 in. $6.00 
GOLDEN BELL (Ruys) Large fragrant flowers of apricot- 
orange with fluted recurving petals. 3 ft. July-August. $ .75 
GOLDEN DAWN (Nesmith 1938) A large rich orange yellow with 
early blooming habit. Well opened flower with petals slightly 
ruffled, and smooth reflexed sepals. Tall and highly branched it is 
a prolific blooming variety. 3 ft. June lst-July 15th. $3.00 
GOLDEN DREAM (Betscher 1931) Deep golden yellow. 3 ft. 
July. $1.00 
GOLDEN EMPRESS (Dennett 1935) Many golden flowers borne 
on stately stalks. Late blooming. 5 ft. Aug.-Sept. $4.00 
GOLDEN FLEECE (Nesmith 1938) A very large open rich yellow 
flower with exceptionally firm wax-like substance. The petals are 
slightly reflexed with paler yellow midrib, the sepals with lighter 
edge. The glistening flowers are borne on tall exceptionally well 
branched stalks. A late blooming variety. 50 in. Aug-Sept. $7.00 
GOLDEN SCEPTER (Nesmith 1939) A tall and stately hemero- 
callis with flowers of deep Indian yellow. A large slender flower 
with deeply fluted petals and sepals, and exceptionally heavy wax 
like substance. One of the best deep yellows. Forty nine buds to 
a stalk. July 10th to August 25th. 45 in. $6.00 
GOLDEN WEST (Sass 1933) Large yellow flowers of extremely 
fine substance. 4 ft. July 5th-Sept. 10th. $3.00 
GOLD IMPERIAL (Perry 1931) Superb ruffled flowers of glowing 
deep yellow, borne on tall sturdy stems. Long season of bloom. 
4)4 ft. July-August. $2.00 
GRAMINEA. An excellent rock garden variety. Star-like flowers 
of orange-yellow. May-June. $2.50 
HEATHER ROSE (Nesmith 1938) The rose pink petals and sepals 
are reflexed and form an open flower that resembles a graceful lily. 
These decorative pink blooms are borne on tall stately stalks. A 
hemerocallis of great charm and refinement. 40 in. $8.00 
HYPERION (Mead 1930) Large, waxy, firm flowers of soft canary- 
yellow. “It surpasses other hemerocallis in size, form, color and 
substance.” A. M., R. H. S. 1931. 3)4 ft. July-Aug. $1.00 
IRIS PERRY (Perry 1932) Large open flowers of glistening orange 
overlaid with bronze; very lovely. Long season of bloom. 3 ft. 
July lst-Sept. 20th. $1.50 
J. S- GAYNOR (Yeld 1930) Open funnel-shaped flowers of soft 
orange-apricot; petals broad with wavy margins; free blooming; 
scented. Award of Merit in Eng. 4 ft. July 1st-Aug. 20th. $3.00 
JUNE BOSSIER (Perry 1933) A brilliant shade of rich bronze- 
orange, with a pale crimson zone and sulphur-yellow base. Mr. 
Perry considers this one of his best. 3)4 ft. July-Aug. $5.00 
KWANSO FLORE PLENO Fol. Var. Orange and copper flowers 
with variegated foliage. Rare. July-August. 3)4 ft. $1.50 
KWANSO-VIRGINICA. A double flowering variety that is quite 
different from the ordinary double hemerocallis and blooms earlier. 
The flowers are more peach and rose in color, the petals fold back¬ 
ward evenly, leaving a tiny cup-like center. Lovely. 3 ft. July. $4.00 
LADY FERMOY HESKETH (Perry 1930) Splendid open flowers 
of canary-yellow overlaid with apricot. The whole flower has a 
frosted sheen. 4 ft. A. M., R. H. S. July-August. $2.00 
LEMONA (Betscher 1929) Lemon-yellow. 3)4 ft- July-Aug. $ .75 
LINDA (Stout 1937) The ruffled golden yellow petals are flecked 
with cinnamon and are in pleasing contrast to the bright yellow sepals. 
A deeper rose zone in the throat gives a salmon pink effect. Large 
flowers nicely placed on well branched stalks- 30 in. Net. $3.00 
MARCUS (Perry 1932) Strong branching stems well above re¬ 
curving foliage. Large open Amaryllis-like flowers of apricot, 
dusted over with soft bronze. Lovely. 2)4 ft. July. $2.50 
MARGARET PERRY (Perry 1925) A most persistent flowering 
hybrid; the blooms are brilliant rose-red and buff-orange, lined with 
yellow 4 ft. July 8th-September 5th. $ - 35 
MARIGOLD (Yeld 1930) Funnel-shaped flowers of brilliant orange; 
broad overlapping petals. A. M., R. H. S. 3 ft. June-July, $2.00 
MARY STOKER (Perry 1933) Large Amaryllis-like flowers, a 
distinct shade of reddish-brown, shaded crimson-bronze; orange- 
yellow base. 2)4 ft. July-August. $2.00 
MAY MORN (Nesmith 1937) A glowing flower of orange-yellow 
which blooms with the Bearded Irises. The flowers are medium in 
size with many blooms on each stalk, giving a mass of color that is 
most effective in the garden. 2)4 ft. May-June. $3.00 
MAY SADLER (Perry 1933) Mr. Perry thinks this one of his most 
distinct introductions. Deep rich brown-red with yellow throat; 
petals are splashed and lined with orange. 2 ft. June-July. $2.00 
MIDAS (Stout 1935) A clear glowing orange flower, that was se¬ 
lected by the late Franklin B. Mead as being exceptionally fine in 
height, form and color. 3)4 ft. June-July. $1.50 
MIKADO (Stout 1930) Flowers of mellow orange; each petal has an 
area of dark red-purple which adds brilliancy to the flower. 2)4 ft. 
June-July. $1.00 
MINOR. A pleasing yellow; dainty flowers and foliage; excellent 
for rock garden. 1 ft. June. $1.00 
MODESTY (Betscher 1930) Large pale yellow self ; raised midrib on 
reflexed petals; very lovely and rare. 3 ft. June-July. $1.50 
MOONSTONE (Perry 1931) A delightful flower of brilliant reddish- 
buff, with cream zone in cup of flower; very fluted petals; long 
season of bloom. 3)4 ft. June-August. $1.00 
MRS- A. H. AUSTIN (Betscher 1929) Large flowers of deep 
golden yellow; an especially fine variety 3 ft. July-August. $ .75 
MRS. PERRY (Perry 1930) Splendid flower of deep orange-yellow, 
having a fluted appearance. 3)4 ft. July-August. $2.50 
MRS. W. H. WYMAN (Betscher 1929) The true variety is pale 
glistening yellow; has great garden value. 3)4 ft. August. $ .75 
MULTI FLORA- A species with miniature yellow flowers borne 
in clusters on slender wiry stems. Especially desirable for rock 
gardens or to those interested in hybridizing. Blooms from August 
until Taken by frost. 2 ft. Net. $4.00 
MULTIFLORA SUMMER HYBRIDS (Stout 1935) These hybrids 
with their clear orange flowers borne in clusters on slender graceful 
stems, are very distinctive either in flower arrangement or garden 
planting. 3 ft. July-August. $1.50 
NANA. A pale amber dwarf species which I have found hardy, 
but slow of growth. Last season I crossed it and seeds are planted. 
This interesting little flower is of especial interest to breeders, and 
rock garden enthusiasts. 10 in. $6.00 
NANKIN (Nesmith 1939) A most lovely and unusual yellow with 
very late blooming habits. The petals are medium Chinese yellow, 
and the sepals are a darker tone with a rich almost velvety texture. 
Many full ruffled flowers borne on tall very finely branched stalks. 
Long season of bloom. July 25th to Sept. 1st. 48 in. $7.00 
NOCERENSIS Mr. George Yeld especially recommended this va¬ 
riety for hot dry places. It comes from Italy and has clear open 
flowers of canary-yellow with great substance and smooth waxy fin¬ 
ish; petals ruffled. 3)4 ft. July-August. $ .75 
OPHIR (Farr) Large golden-yellow. 4 ft. Aug. $ .75 
ORANGE GLOW (Barr 1930) Flowers are funnel-shaped and 
bright orange-apricot in color; stems well branched. 2 ft. June- 
July. $ .50 
ORIOLE (Nesmith 1936) The brilliant orange plumage of the Balti¬ 
more oriole is the same color as this new and lovely hemerocallis. 
Much admired by all garden visitors. July-August. $2.00 
PALE MOON (Cleveland 1934) Beautiful pale yellow of excellent 
form and sturdy growth. 3 ft. July. $1.00 
PARTHENOPE. Rich orange-yellow flowers borne on tall well 
branched stalks- July. $2.00 
PATRICIA (Stout 1935) A clear and even tone of pale yellow with 
a greenish throat. A charming and full formed flower with pro¬ 
nounced fragrance. 3 ft. July. $2.00 
PEACH BLOW (Nesmith 1936) Large open flowers of yellow 
heavily brushed with deep coral. A yellow and coral-pink combina¬ 
tion that is most appealing. 2)4 ft. July-August. $5.00 
PERSIAN PRINCESS (Nesmith 1938) The richness of coloring 
found in this hemerocallis reminds me of our New England hills 
decked in their brilliant fall foliage. The petals are deep velvety red 
with a heavy overflush of purple, the sepals are a shade lighter, but 
with the same depth of color. The splendor of the flower is intensi¬ 
fied by the orange throat. An impressive hemerocallis. 40 in. $15.00 
