Hemerocallis 
wo species of Hemerocallis or Daylily have been 
widely known to gardeners for generations. Flava, 
the Lemon Lily, and Fulva Europa, the reddish 
orange Wayside Lily, were brought to this country by 
early settlers. In recent years great strides have been made 
in hybridizing, with amazing results, so that today it is 
possible to obtain a collection of Hemerocallis which will 
give a succession of bloom from Spring until Fall, with 
colors ranging from the most delicate pale yellow through 
orange, red, maroon tones and brown. ‘There are also the 
most subtile and exquisite shades of peach, pink and rose. 
One of the outstanding characteristics of the Daylily is its 
extreme hardiness and sturdy habit of growth. No insect 
or disease has been known to injure it and any location 
suits it except extreme shade. When it is established it is 
hardy anywhere. 
Naturalizing the Daylily 
Gardeners are becoming increasingly interested in Day- 
lilies as material for naturalizing since they lend them- 
selves well to this type of planting. Their hardiness, 
attractive foliage and the fact that they require so little 
care, make it possible to use them effectively in locations 
unsuited to other perennials. 
Hybrid Daylilies for this purpose can be supplied at 
$15.00 per hundred, fifty at the hundred rate, express 
collect. Varieties of our selection will be sent, properly 
labelled. 
Planting Suggestions 
The soil should be thoroughly pulverized and a hole 
dug large enough to comfortably accommodate all the 
plant roots without crowding them and allow every one 
to extend to its full length and natural position. A little 
well pulverized old manure and high grade commercial 
fertilizer should be thoroughly mixed with the loosened 
soil at the bottom of the hole. With the plant in place, 
its roots properly extended, hold it steady at the depth it 
grew in the nursery (bleached part of stem should be 
underground) while enough soil is placed around it to fill 
the remaining space to the ground level. Press soil around 
the plant firmly, thoroughly saturate with water and fill in 
with dry dirt. Plants should be watered frequently and 
the soil lightly worked when it becomes dry until the 
plant is well established. 
The big difference between the Daylily and the aver- 
age perennial is that the Daylily is far hardier and requires 
much less attention, for after it has been given a good 
start it takes care of itself. Daylilies are, of course, not 
indestructible and while they will grow in poor soil with 
no care, they repay the gardener for good food and water 
by giving an abundance of beautiful flowers and more 
luxuriant growth. 
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