28 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 


MODESTY (Betscher 1930) Large pale yellow self; raised midrib 
on reflexed petals; very lovely and rare. 3 ft. June-July. $1.00 
MOONRAY 37-80 (Nesmith 1940) One of the most appealing 
and refined hemerocallis that I know. A warm but unusually pale 
yellow (Bartya or Empire 2) with a clear cut semi halo of Pom- 
peian red. The recurved petals and sepals are waved and flare 
widely from the shallow cup. Dainty and charming, with twenty 
or more buds on each flowering scape. July-Aug. 30 in. $4.00 
MOROCCO RED 38-168 (Nesmith 1940) A very brilliant flower 
of velvety Morocco red with the color evenly placed on the petals 
and sepals, extending almost to the heart of the flower leaving just 
a bit of rich orange showing in the cup. The graceful flowers are 
similar in shape to the lovely wood lily and most outstanding in 
color. July-August. 38 in. $11.00 
MRS- A. H. AUSTIN (Betscher 1929) Large flowers of deep 
golden yellow; an especially fine variety. 3 ft. July-Aug. $ .75 
MRS. PERRY (Perry 1930) Splendid flower of deep orange- 
yellow, having a fluted appearance. 3% ft. July-August. $2.50 
MRS. W. H: WYMAN (Betscher 1929) The true variety is pale 
glistening yellow; has great garden value. 3% ft. Aug. $1.00 
MULTIFLORA 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. $1.00 
NABOB 39-4 (Nesmith 1940) A very rich velvety maroon and 
orange flower with rather wide recurving petals of velvety dark 
red overflushd with blackish purple. The sepals are glowing orange 
suffused with maroon. The deep orange cup and contrasting colors 
of petals and sepals give the effect of a very rich red bicolor. July 
9th tc August 15th. 43 in. $8.00 
NANKIN (Nesmith 1939) A lovely yellow with late blooming 
habit. The petals are medium Chinese yellow, and the sepals are 
a darker tone with a rich almost velvety texture. Many full ruf- 
fled flowers borne on tall branched stalks. July 25th to Sept. 1st. 
48 in. $5.00 
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 
finish; petals ruffled. 3% ft. July-August. $ .50 
OPHIR (Farr) Large golden-yellow. 4 ft. August. $ .75 
PAGE BOY 38-43 (Nesmith 1940) Medium sized bell shaped 
flowers of orange to deep chrome on tall slender scapes carried 
high above the foliage. The variety has multiflora blood and 
branching with seventeen branches carrying forty seven flowers 
on one stalk. Aug. 15th to Sept. 10th. 44 in. $3.00 
PARTHENOPE Rich orange-yellow flowers borne on tall well 
branched stalks. July. $1.00 
PATRICIA (Stout 1935) A clear and even tone of pale yellow 
with a greenish threat. A charming and full formed flower with 
pronounced fragrance. 3 ft. July. $2.00 
PEACH BLOW (Nesmith 1936) Large open flowers of yellow 
heavily brushed with deep coral. 2% ft. July-August. $2.00 
PERSIAN PRINCESS (Nesmith 1938) The petals are deep vel- 
vety red with a heavy overflush of purple, the sepals are a shade 
lighter, but with the same depth of color. An impressive hemero- 
callis. 40 in. $15.00 
PiNK CHARM 38-181 (Nesmith 1940) A beautiful open flower 
with very recurving petals and sepals of soft Etruscan or ochre 
red giving the effect of a deeply colored coral pink lily. The center 
of the flower shows a pointed star of light cadmium in pleasing 
contrast to the pink stamens. A smoothly finished bloom of real 
display value and luscious coloring. Aug. lst to Sept. Ist. $10.00 
PINK LASS (Nesmith 1938) A profusely flowering medium pink 
self with deeper throat. The blooms are not large, but the plants 
increase rapidly and form a lovely mass of color. 3 ft. Aug. $4.00 
PIQUANTE 38-383 (Nesmith 1940) An unusual and charming 
self toned flower of Eugenia rose with cadmium yellow in the 
heart. The blooms have a decidedly raspberry pink coloring and 
this hemerocallis is one of the loveliest of the deeper pinks. Medium 
sized flowers with the petals wider than the sepals. Aug. 40 in. $8.00 
PRINCESS (Stout 1934) Full ruffled flowers of very pale canary 
yellow well carried on strong graceful stalks. One of the lightest 
yellows from Dr. Strout. July. 39 in. $2.00 
PURPLE AND GOLD 39-40 (Nesmith 1940) Subdued yet glow- 
ing tones of deep ox-blood red heavily flushed dark velvety maroon 
purple with a contrasting shallow cup of marigold orange. The 
name gives a good description of this full rounded flower of most 
outstanding richness. July-August. 39 in. $10.00 
PYRRAH (Yeld 1933) Large orange blooms of delicate form, on 
tall graceful stems, giving great garden value. 3 ft. July-Aug, $2.50 
QUEEN OF MAY (van Veen) Wide open flower of pale apricot- 
yellow, deeper in throat. 2% ft. June. $ .50 
RADIANT (Yeld 1930) Clear pure orange, ranks next to Hyper- 
ion in quality and texture. 3% ft. July-Aug. A.M. R.H.S. $1.00 
RAJAH (Stout 1935) An imposing hemerocallis with large and 
gaily colored blooms, the throat and background of the flower is 
a delicate orange with a conspicuous eye zone of garnet brown. A 
more brilliant and later Mikado. 3% ft. July-August. $2.00 
REGINALD PERRY (Perry 1933) Pale yellow, with touch of 
apricot on tips of petals and sepals, shading to deep buff in throat. 
The flower gives effect of deep cream and apricot. 3 ft. June-July. 
$3.00 
ROBIN REDBREAST (Nesmith 1936) Rich terra cotta red 
flowers overcast with deeper color toward the throat. 40 in. July 
15th-Aug.25th, $3.00 
ROMANY LASS_ (Nesmith 1939) A dark mahogany red of 
medium height with a purplish zone above the rich orange throat. 
A very freely flowering variety with open cup-shaped flowers. 
Lovely for the rock garden or border planting. Aug. 24 in. $6.00 
ROYAL A Japanese variety, golden yellow; splendid texture; 
fragrant. 3 ft, June-July. $ .50 
SAFFRON 39-23 (Nesmith 1940) A deep chrome or saffron yel- 
low self with a full halo of brilliant zinc orange. The petals are 
flaring and slightly twisted as in Wau-Bun. Very colorful with 
great garden value. Plant near Satsuma, China Sea, and Summer 
Gold for lovely gradation of color. July-August. 38 in, $2.50 
SATURN (Stout 1937) <A multiflora hybrid with many clustered 
flowers of dark orange red blending into a yellow marginal band, 
Slender but strong stems are well above the graceful foliage. 48 in. 
Net. $6.00 
SATSUMA 39-30 (Nesmith 1940) <A very delicate apricot flower 
(Pinard to apricot or straw yellow) with flaring slightly recurving 
petals, the halo flushed a deeper apricot buff. The flower has an 
opaque frosty sheen tinted with the faintest pinkish apricot near 
the throat. Tall and well branched this firm flower reminds one of 
creamy marble. August. 40 in. $5.00 
SEMPERFLORENS (Prichard 1930) Flower stalks very widely 
branched with many blooms. Large funnel-shaped flowers of soft- 
apricot-orange. 3% ft. June-July. A. M., R. H. S. $2.00 
SERENADE (Stout 1937) Very light pastel shades, giving the 
effect of pale coral pink, The twisted and crinkled petals and 
sepals give an added charm to this delicate flower. 38 in. $2.00 
SHARON (Cook 1937) Large apricot-orange flower with flush of 
fulvous rose toward center of the bloom. Splendid substance and 
finish to the flowers. 3 ft. July-August. $1.00 
SIENNA 38-290 (Nesmith 1940) A bell shaped flower with petals 
and sepals recurved, frilled and almost ribbed. The inconspicuous 
yellow background is flushed an even apricot orange with very little 
yellow showing in the cup. A rosy tan coloring that is most 
effective in the garden. August-September. 38 in. $4.00 
SIRIUS (Yeld 1930) Wide funnel-shaped flowers of light orange 
with center of each petal speckled with reddish-purple at the throat ; 
margins wavy; petals reflexed. 2% ft. June-Aug, A. M., R. H. S. 
$1.00 
SIR MICHAEL FOSTER Large apricot-yellow flowers; petals 
ruliled; sepals smoothly finished. 3 ft. June-July. $ .50 
SONNY (Stout 1935) Pale yellow flowers of thick firm substance 
with especial resistance to hot sunny days. A variety of unusual 
charm. 3 ft. July-August. Net. $3.50 
STALWART (Cook 1935) A beautiful new hybrid of tawny red- 
dish bronze and orange tones. Large flowers with nicely recurved 
petals, borne on tall well-branched stems. A very free bloomer and 
does well in hot dry weather. Excellent. 40 in. July-Aug. $1.00 
STAR OF GOLD (Sass 1935) Beautiful waxy flowers of palest 
yellow; large and star-like in form. 4 ft, July-Aug. $5.00 
SUMMER EVE (Nesmith 1934) Full cup shaped flowers of 
glowing orange which the second day change to peach apricot 
giving the effect of two different bloooms on one plant. 38 in. 
July-August. $3.50 
