HEMEROCALLIS — Daylilies 
The present unprecedented demand for Hemerocallis in 
the newer colors such as reds, pinks, purples, bicolors, 
etc., has resulted in the country being flooded with a lot 
of varieties that are different from—but not ‘as good, as 
our native species. 
Lacking in perfection of form, clear colors, or amount of 
bloom, everything is being thrown on the market either 
named or in mixture. Unfinished in many ways, they 
should really go on the compost heap. 
The Coughlin strain of Hemerocallis is distinct and 
different from any strain in the country today. 
No other breeder’s varieties have been used and all 
have originated from a source different than other 
strains. 
Distinguished by their round-the-clock blooming period, 
their ramrod stems, large amount of blooms, perfection 
of form and bold clumps of deep green healthy foliage, 
they have puzzled the experts and created wonder as 
to how they were produced. 
Increasing in beauty each year they require no stak- 
ing and may be enjoyed in the cool of the morning, the 
heat of the day and the quiet of the evening. For 
lighted gardens nothing in the floral line equals them. 
They dominate the garden when few flowers are in 
bloom. As cut flowers they hold up perfectly and under 
artificial light are lovely. 
While there are many under observation we offer 
the first of the Coughlin strain below— 
COUGHLIN’S BARBERRY RED 
A most beautiful and showy Barberry red with black 
overlay and satin sheen. Large, deep-yellow threat 
shading to greenish-yellow at base of flower, un-marred 
by any throat markings. 
4Y¥2"” blooms of cardboard substance, perfectly re- 
curved with sepals rolled at tips growing on stout 52” 
branching stems bearing 38 to 43 buds and a garden 
picture from July 1 to August 16, 1946. 
Opens from 10 p. m. to midnight and each bloom 
stays open from 22 to 24 hours meeting the newly 
opened blooms. 
As symmetrical as a true Lily! Each division bloom- 
ing and holding the color in sun or shade. Perfect 
breeder. Described by garden visitors as ‘“Mahogany 
Rose” or ‘Deep Rose-wood Red”. This resembles satin, 
changing reflections with each movement. 
May be seen in the test garden of The Midwest 
Hemerocallis Society at Shenandoah, Iowa and The 
Daisy Ferrick Gardens at Topeka, Kansas. 
Sold on a money back guarantee. If, after blooming 
in your garden you feel dissatisfied, return the plant 
and increase to us and we will refund your money. 
Maeey divisions — Prepalid...........-c.cesoseseresssssuen- $15.00 
