Hemerocallis (Daylily) 
The Supreme Weatherproof Perennial 
Hemerocallis will thrive anywhere from pole to pole as they are the easiest of all 
plants to grow, either in partial shade or full s 
When established in your gardens, border oy 
by either blight or insect pest. 
An established plant produces 8 Or more bloom 
century. They are unmolested 
un, dry or wet soil. 
or landscaping they will endure beyond a 
stalks, each stalk producing 10 to 
30 or more blooms. The foliage is attractive from early spring until late autumn. 
Varieties drift into four large groups, one starting to open as the other fades. Thus 
Hemerocallis can be planted anywhere at an 
ytime and when in bloom the Amaryllis-like 
flowers command the lively attention of those who love the beautiful. 
It can justly be called the “perfect flower.” 
4. J. Crawford—One of the finest. Large, brilliant a at 
nation of apricot and cadmium yellow on 36 in. 8 29 
through July) ge a ce pls ete ae ele erate oe + 
to a!l varieties , 
Bijou—Has a plentitude of not Jarge blooms, orange, tinged 
with red. Is valuable in the Rock Garden .......-..----.-5 3 
Craped Petals—This lemon-yellow hemerocallis with its wrinkl 
petals and large blooms is in a class by itself. It shines with a 
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Dr. Regal—One of the most delightful of the early group of 
Hemerocallis. The orange-yellow flowers are very fragrant... 224 
Fragrant Flava—The scented Lemon Lily of our grandmother’s 
day. It flowers in June on stems 214 ft. Has a clear, full yellow hue. 
Three years ago an executive of an oil refining company pur- 
chased of us 300 Fragrant Flava to border the driveway to his 
garage. He states that “when in bloom last year the plants were 
a broad ribbon of brilliant lemon-yellow color, filling the air with 
an exceptionally pleasing fragrance. -............+ssr+eessese 625 
Fulva—Across the road from our farm a house fell to ruins more 
than fifty years ago. The cellar walls are outlined with tangled 
vines and shrubs which extend back a score or more of feet. 
And throughout and outlining the mass, the “‘old fashioned 
Daylily” Fulva reigns supreme. It has existed and extended 
its occupation at this home site for more than a century and a 
quarter. It has large, coppery-orange flowers, shaded crimson. 
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George Yeld—Large, open flowers of rich orange, flushed rose, 
intensifying to deep red toward the throat, with a deep yellow 
star at the throat. 3 to 4 ft. July-Aug... 
Her Highness—Wide-open recurved blooms of pure gold color on 
Stems up to -48-in. July-Augustio....... «dns ee a eee 
Hyperion—One of the largest, measuring 7 inches across. Waxy, 
firm flowers of soft, canary-yellow. Admitted one of very best, 
“surpassing all others in size, form, color and substance.” 
Many delightfully fragrant blooms. 3 to 4 ft. July-Aug...... 
Kwanso—It is my opinion that no flowering plant of any species 
yields a more lovely bloom than the only double Hemerocallis 
Kwanso. With its rich golden-bronze, double flowers coming 
in July and August, it presents an especial charm to any posi- 
tion in the garden, border or landscape picture 
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Planting Suggestions 
Elaborate planting instructions often prove a nuisance. 
There is only one general rule to follow: Place the plant jn the 
ground about as it originally grew. Iris with the rhizome—thick 
part of root—just covered with soil, and soil firmed. Iris wil] grow 
transplanted any time from early spring until late fall. Don’t wait, 
get them planted. Some varieties have large, fleshy rhizomes; some 
quite small. 
For Peonies—It doesn’t matter much how the roots are placed if 
the eyes or buds of the plant, where they sprout from the thick 
root, are not placed more than two inches deep from the level 
surface. 
Oriental Poppies should have an inch of soil above where the 
Suds or sprouts start from the roots. They may not show much signs 
f growth until spring. 
Other perennials are easily planted, following the old-time gar- 
feners rule—leaves and stems in the air, roots in the ground. 
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Mikado—Leads in popularity of the eyed types. Its color is 
orange with a broad spot of mahogany on each petal—a bold, 
striking color contrast. Large blooms in July on stems 36 in. 
tail. Has a gay appearance. Is a prodigious bloomer.....-.. 
Mildred—A very smooth and even deep orange color. 
Detals, fine form and free blooming 
Milwaukee 
Pelican eaeia ae EAS) 
interestingly twisted and crinkled. 
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ete \ We have from the sunny mid-west 
a Hemerocallis with immense fiowers of wax-like substance, 
borne on very tall, branching stems. It is one of the last to 
bloom in Sept. 
a “glittering golden orange”’..... 29 
Wau-Bun—The best of the long-fiowering season varieties (Dr. 
Stout), beginning to bloom in July and sometimes continues 
right up to frost. The twisted petals are a new, soft yellow, 
sprinkled with traces of red, giving the 6 in. blooms a unique 
and outstanding appearance. Stems up to 8 ft................ 
Winsome—Another attractive and fragrant Hemerocallis, origi- 
nating in Europe. A dainty, soft, creamy yellow... 39 
Every Sunday morning we make up a basket of flowers for the 
cemetery. Always a few blooms of whichever variety of Hemero- 
callis happens to be in flower are used to give distinction. 
All plants labeled and postpaid to your mail box. 
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Any time before the ground is actually frozen, your perennial 
flowering plants can be safely transplanted. Your plants set out 
during the fall months are increasing their root growth every day 
all winter when the soi! isn’t deeply frozen. But you should protect 
your fall-set plants by covering them lightly with excelsior, placing 
some earth over enough of the excelsior to prevent the wind from 
blowing it away. 
In the spring the excelsior can be removed. Your plants will thus 
be in a position to thrive even before spring set plants could be 
dug. We will be glad to take care of your order sent today. 
“Mr. Katkamier: In memory of our soldier boy who 
will never come back, I am building a garden park for 
him, centered with a cement shaft on which there will 
be a flag by day and a light by night. I want flowers 
to bloom around the shaft during spring, summer and 
fall and look to you for the plants.”—J. W. T. 
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