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TITIAN LADY (G. Douglas 1941) M. L. A fitting name for a 
captivating iris, We have many fine white irises, but Titian Lady 
is a fascinating distinct variant from all other whites on account 
of the full thick beard of Titian red (nearest color in Ridgway, 
Shrimp red). The standards are broad and roundly domed of 
purest sparkling white. The falls are very arched and flaring of 
the same pure white with no reticulations at the haft to mar their 
immaculate beauty. Classically formed, trim, and well branched 
with strong substance, this iris has great individuality and too 
much emphasis cannot be given to the beauty of color contrast 
betweent this frosty pure white and the intense Titian beard. H. 
M., A. I. S. 1941. Per R. 88 1941. $10.00 
VERNAL DAWN (Henry 1941) A form of Iris verna with per- 
fectly shaped flowers of palest pinky lavender. The brilliant orange 
crests on the falls are so intense that the whole flower seems as if 
it were a glowing opal. The exquisite coloring, fragrance, and 
evergreen foliage make this a gem for border or rock garden 
planting. Hardy in our northern gardens it flowers in early June. 
5 in. $8.00 
VERNAL SNOW (Henry 1941) An enchanting miniature iris of 
matchless beauty in color and form. The flowers are pure white 
and the vivid contrast of the fiery orange crests on the falls accent- 
uates the purity and perfection of the bloom. It is a form of Iris 
verna and too much cannot be said in praise of this fragrant en- 
tirely different little iris. Hardy, with evergreen foliage and blooms 
in the north in early June. 5 in. $8.00 
HEMEROCALLIS 
Introductions for 1941 
AFLAME 40-6 (Nesmith 1941). Cup shaped blooms of medium 
size, almost crimson in color with a deeper red halo on the petals, 
enriched by a glowing yellow throat. Slender, but strong stalks 
with many blooms on each well branched scape. A very brilliant 
flower with great garden value. July 10th to August 15th. 38 in, 
$3.00 
AMBER LIGHT 40-1 (Nesmith 1941). A clear very light amber 
yellow with especially smooth firm substance. In New England it 
commences blooming about June 20th, and is very valuable in 
carrying on the succession of hemerocallis bloom in the garden. 
Strong stalks with many blooms. June 20th to July 21st. 40 in. 
$3.00 
AUTUMN RED 40-223 (Nesmith 1941). A very deep velvety red 
with a long and late season of bloom, An open semi-flaring flower 
with very velvety petals of Vandyke red flushed with Nopal red. 
The sepals have the same colors with a lighter line at the midrib. 
Rich yellow heart. A very handsome variety and the latest flower- 
ing velvety red of good size and form. 15 to 20 flowers on well 
branched stalks. Aug. Ist to Sept. 10th. 39 in. $8.00 
AUTUMN ROSE 40-330 (Nesmith 1941). A rose and amber bi- 
color that is very late flowering and a great addition in extending 
the season of bloom. The petals are deep Eugenia rose with a 
light velvety overflush and the tips of the petals fluted. The sepals 
are soft amber yellow lightly tipped with rose. The flowers have 
firm texture with many blooms on well branched stalks. Free 
flowering and makes a lovely clump in the garden. August Ist to 
September 15th. 40 in. $4.00 
BEACON FLAME 40-34 (Nesmith 1941). Clustered bells of Jas- 
per red with no other color to mar their clean cut beauty with the 
loveliness and warmth of the graceful reflexed flowers enhanced 
by their smooth firm finish. The strong but slender widely branched 
stalks are filled with bloom, and not only are they most effective 
zs the garden, but are ideal for flower arrangement. Eee cn 
in. 6.00 
BITTERSWEET 39-111) (Nesmith 1941). Most refreshing and 
captivating are these bright and cheerful flowers of bittersweet 
orange flushed with coral red. The wiry flower filled stalks 
remind one of the brilliant sprays of our American bittersweet in 
late fall and are very gay in the garden. July-Aug. 38 in $5.00 
BLACK FALCON 39-125 (Nesmith 1941). Incredibly dark and 
lustrous, this hemerocallis is the nearest to black that I have ever 
seen, The flowers are large, open, and wavy at the edges with 
a shallow pale canary yellow cup that seems painted on the surface. 
According to Ridgway the color is half way between very dark 
maroon purple and anthracene purple, but this does not convey in 
any measure the depth of color in this most stunning and unusual 
hemerocallis. July-August. Stock limited. 38 in. $25.00 
BRIGHT MELODY 40-35 (Nesmith 1941). A flaring open flower 
of Pompeian red powdered with flecks and dots of gold and henna. 
The whole flower sparkles and glistens as if showered with tiny 
golden rain drops. Luminous flowers of great charm with heavy 
substance clustered on high branching stalks. July-August, 40 in. 
$6.00 
CARMENCITA 37-6 (Nesmith 1941). Large, flaring, and enchant- 
ing is this self with flowers of rosy amaranth purple save for the 
pale yellow center and light midrib on the petals. The stalks are 
tall and graceful and this variety is exceptionally good for plant- 
ing in half shade. July. 50 in. $6.00 
CHARIOTEER 38-17 (Nesmith 1941) Large open lily shaped 
flowers of Brazilian red and cadmium yellow borne on very tall 
highly branched scapes. The broad brilliant petals are fluted at 
the tips and have a decidedly yellow midrib extending into the rich 
yellow cup. A bold and brilliant flower of great garden value. 
July-August. 52 in. . $6.00 
DEBUTANTE 39-37 (Nesmith 1941) A charming and dainty 
pink bicolor with such a fresh frosty sheen that the name Debu- 
tante seems especially fitting. The petals are a smooth light pink 
in pleasing contrast to the creamy yellow of the sepals. A deeper 
pink flush blends into the pale yellow cup of the flower. Full 
flowers of delicious coloring with good branching. July 20th to 
August 25th. 38 in. $6.00 
GAY TROUBADOUR 39-48 (Nesmith 1941) Entirely different 
and charming is this most unusual red and cream yellow bicolor, 
The petals are bright Indian red in stunning contrast to the sepals 
of frosty maize yellow. The very flaring open flowers have great 
weather resistance and are evenly placed on tall well branching 
stalks. A two toned flower of great beauty and refinement and a 
great favorite with garden visitors. July-August. 40 in. $7.50 
GLADSOME 40-11 (Nesmith 1941). A very clear orange yellow 
self with open well formed flowers and especially good for border 
planting. An early variety that blooms with the late flowering 
Bearded irises and adds a bit of color that we need in our gardens 
at this time of year. June-July. 34 in. $3.00 
MINUET 38-412 (Nesmith 1941). A subtle blend of frosty pink 
shadowed deeper rose on the petals and sepals giving a very rosy 
pink effect in the garden. The flowers are of Fulva rosea form, 
but larger and the scapes are much better branched with many 
flowers, thus giving a long season of bloom. A most refreshing 
and captivating variety with late blooming habit. August. 40 in. 
$6.00 
PICARDY 40-226 (Nesmith 1941) <A rosy claret wine self faintly 
shadowed with a darker sheen toward the center of the flower. 
The flowers are semi-flaring with a lighter midrib on the petals and 
a tiny line on the sepals. The stalks are very tall and carry 30 to 
40 flowers on each well branched scape, The flowers give a deep 
rose effect in the garden. Late flowering and long season of bloom. 
August Ist to September 10th. 52 in. $3.00 
POMEGRANATE 39-44 (Nesmith 1941). Radiant and glowing is 
this tall upstanding red with tints of copper and tan on the mar- 
gins of the sepals and petals. The flowers are shaped like an open 
lily with wavy edges and very graceful form, the stalks have wide 
branching and it is excellent for color accent in a perennial border. 
August. 50 in. $4.00 
PURPLE ELF 38-18 (Nesmith 1941). Recurved flowers of very 
dark maroon purple (Hays maroon) with the rich deep color ex- 
tending well down into the throat, showing almost no yellow in 
the center of the bloom. A neat trim flower of almost black purple 
with the scapes carried high above the graceful foliage. July 15th 
to August 15th. 39 in, $8.00 
REGAL LADY 38-28. (Nesmith 1941). <A tall and stately rose 
bicolor of early blooming habit. Large open flowers with deep rose 
petals blending into a deeper rose zone bordering the rim of the 
pale yellow cup. The cream yellow ruffled sepals are faintly flushed 
with rose giving the effect of a rosy pink bicolor. Tall and very 
well branched. June-July. 44 in. $7.00 
SU-LIN 40-215 (Nesmith 1941). The name is Chinese and freely 
translated means “a little bit of something precious”, therefore it 
seems a very fitting name for this lovely bi-color of pale mauve 
and creamy yellow. The flowers are open and flaring with petals 
of orchid pink and sepals of light Chinese yellow. The whole 
flower is covered with a frosty sheen and is the most delicately 
beautiful hemerocallis that I have seen. Charming in every way 
and a distinct break in color. July-August. 3 in. $10.00 
