
Anew flower opens 
every day for more 
than a month on 
many varieties. 
Illustration courtesy of 
Better Homes and 
Gardens Magazine 
“My _ Lilies give me more pleasure than any other 
Pyne In my garden.”—Mrs. H. M. Faver, Tampa, 
a. 
“T am charmed. The roots are marvelous and I know 
they'll pay off in big dividends.’—Mnrs. Scott M. 
Brame, Alexandria, La. 
“It is a pleasure to receive a package showing such 
careful packing and generous division.”—Mrs. W. W. 
Lawson, Houston, Texas. 
“Everything was in good condition. The Hemerocallis 
were as nice as any I ever saw.’”’—NELLIE L. Hrxson, 
Ruffsdale, Pa. 
“T am very much pleased with the fine, bushy plants.’ 
—Mrs. R. E. Bassett, Gorham, Maine. 
_ “The Daylilies reached me in good condition and are 
fine plants. I know I’II get lots of pleasure out of them. 
Will let you hear from me after they bloom. Thanks.’’ 
—Mrs. Ricuarp Bou.pin, Maysville, Ky. 
“Plants fine. The root system is vigorous and your 
packing is to be admired. Thank you for splendid ser- 
vice.’—Mrs. C. E. Hocans, Bremerton, Wash. 
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THE DAYLILY 
PRIMER 

Glossary of Hemerocallis Terms 
Halo. A light overcast of deeper color of entire 
flower, pronounced at outer edge. 
Mid-vein. The pronounced line in the mid-zone 
from throat to outer edge of petal. 
Mid-zone. Refers to the center strip of the 
petals and sepals. 
Petal. All flowers have petals and sepals. The 
three larger innermost divisions are petals. 
Recurving. Turning backward of petals and 
sepals to form a full flower. 
Scape. The upper part of the flower stem, which 
carries the buds. Flower buds open daily 
throughout the blooming period. “Much 
branched” indicates many flower buds. 
Sepals. The three smaller divisions of the 
flower. In many varieties the petals and sepals 
are separate colors, creating a bicolor. 
Spot or Eye. Very distinct dark color in petals 
near throat. See picture of Mikado, page 11. 
Veins. Many varieties show distinct fine lines of 
darker color throughout the sepals and petals. 
HOW TO PLANT 
DAYLILIES 
Daylilies are extremely hardy and 
meager in their requirements. A few 
suggestions follow. 
Protect roots from sun and air to pre- 
vent drying before planting. Do not 
plant too deep. Note “bleach” at 
throat of plant in illustration below, 
and plant to depth where foliage turns 
green. 
Spread roots well apart, and work 
good soil between them. When hole 
has been refilled, water plant liberally. 
Leave slight depression to catch and 
retain surface water. 
Plant at least 2 feet apart. Do not 
mulch unless planted very late in fall. 
Even then, use only “non-sogging”’ 
materials, and do not smother. 
THE DAYLILY ROOT 
Packed with power and endurance; thrives 
: through generations of hot spells, cold spells, 
dry spells; surmounts neglect; liberally rewards 
attention. 
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