Glossary of Hemerocallis Terms 
To clarify and acquaint you with the various terms used in our description of 
varieties, the following explanation of terms may be of assistance in evaluation or 
proper appraisal of the variety. 
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-zene. 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 toe 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 spot in petals near throat. This is very marked in 
the variety Mikado. 
Veins. Many varieties show distinct, fine lines of darker color throughout the 
sepals and petals. 
TO OUR CUSTOMERS 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING 
TIME OF SHIPMENT. Peonies will be shipped from September 1, until the ground 
freezes. Iris — July 15 until October 1, and hemerocallis August 15 to October 15. 
PLEASE ORDER EARLY to avoid possibility of certain varieties being sold out. 
This will also assist us greatly in preparing orders for shipment. Orders filled in 
rotation as received. Late orders may mean disappointment to the customer. 
We ASSUME TRANSPORTATION CHARGES (parcel post or express) on orders of 
$2.00 or more. On smaller orders, add 25c for postage and packing. 
REMITTANCES in full shculd accompany all orders. A 25% deposit will hold stock 
until shipping time when it will be sent balance C.O.D. For your own pro- 
tecton do not send currency or stamps. Personal check or Postal Money Order 
remittances preferred. 
ILLINOIS CUSTOMERS — Please add 2% to listed prices to cover Sales Tax. 
STOCK AND GUARANTEE. We ship only healthy, thrifty roots, freshly dug from 
our gardens. All stcck guaranteed to be true to name. If any stock proves 
untrue to name, we hold ourselves in readiness, on proper proof, to replace all 
such stock, or refund the amount paid, but we shall in no case be liable for any 
sum greater than the amount originally received for said stock. 
We cannot, due to circumstances beyond our control, assume responsibility 
after safe delivery. Cultural directions will be sent with each order. 
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