Hemerocallis 
(DAYLILIES) 
This year our list of Daylilies is con- 
siderably enlarged by the addition of a 
number of fine new varieties from lead- 
ing hybridizers. Remarkable and rapid 
advances and improvements are being 
made in Hemerocallis, and they promise 
to continue for some time to come. No 
field seems to offer greater possibilities 
to the hybridizer and no flower gives 
greater returns to the gardener. 
Daylilies are vigorous, he2lthy and eas- 
ily grown, and a proper selection of va- 
rieties will grow almost anywhere in 
the couritry. Colors are bright and var- 
ied and new hues are constantly being 
Cceveleped, and a wide variety of types, 
sizes, forms and heights are available. 
With ihe right varieties it is possible to 
have bloom over a long period of time 
f-cm spring to fall. 
‘The rapidly growing interest in day- 
lilies is ample evidence of their garden 
value and we urge all gardeners to try 
them if they have not already done so, 
or to see the newer varieties if they are 
familiar with only older sorts. 
In our list, much of the descriptive ma- 
terial for Daylilies comes from. intro- 
ducer’s descriptions, which we believe 
to be accurate. However, we should 
point out that height, size and season of 
bloom may vary considerably in differ- 
ent sections of the country. In our own 
garden some sorts are not quite as tall 
as in the originator’s gardens but others 
are taller than heights listed by the pro- 
ducers. When more complete informa- 
tion is available it may be possible to 
classify all varieties as to season of 
bloom as early, early midseason, mid- 
season, late midseason, etc. At present 
the season of bloom for some kinds is 
given by months, but gardeners should 
remember that this season will vary 
with the latitude and local conditions. 
We are growing and studying many 
Hemerocallis seedlings and have a num- 
ber which we consider quite promising. 
We hope that their future performance 
will merit the introduction of some of 
them. We also have a number of the 
most recent introductions of other grow- 
ers which we do not list in our catalog 
because our stocks are too small. 
CULTURE OF DAYLILIES 
TIME TO PLANT. Daylilies may be 
planted during the spring, summer and 
fall. Local conditions will govern the 
best time for planting, which should be 
done at a time when the plants will be 
able to establish themselves and begin 
prompt growth. Fall planting should 
ve early enough to permit the plants to 
become well established before cold 
weather. Daylily roots are packed damp 
and should not be allowed to dry out. 
SOILS AND CULTIVATION. Almost 
any garden soil is suitable for daylilies. 
They will thrive in dry areas or in damp 
locations, among rocks, and in rich cr 
poor soil. Too much shade may produce 
weak scapes or stems. Light cultivation 
to Keep down weeds is all that is neces- 
sary. Deep cultivation too near ihe 
plants may injure the roots. Dead. scapa2s 
should be removed after bl: oming. Dead 
leaves serve as a muich throughout the 
winter and should be removed in the 
_ Spring. 
PLANTING. In planting spread the 
roots naturally and cover about two 
inches with pulverized soil. The exact 
depth will depend on the size and type 
of the plant, but it is usually easy to 
tell from the color of the leaves the 
depth at. which the plant has been grow- 
ing. Too deep planting is injurious. 
Firm the soil so that roots and crown 
are in good contact with the soil. Water 
after planting if the ground is dry. 
DISEASES AND INSECT PESTS. Pests 
and diseases of a serious nature have 
never been reported for daylilies. Light 
attacks of leaf spot are sometimes ob- 
served and rarely plants may be at- 
tacked by thrips, but these infestations 
cause little damage. Daylilies are sur- 
passed by no other garden plant in free- 
dom from disease. 
WINTER INJURY. In northern sections 
of the country daylilies which have the 
evergreen habit of growth may suffer 
some winter injury, but if plants are 
well established or protected by a coarse 
mulch the injury is usually not severe. 
Deciduous varieties are usually hardy. 
Evergreen varieties are at their best 
in the south but most deciduous sorts 
thrive there also. The deciduous or 
evergreen habit is not an infallible guide 
to hardiness but merely an indication. 
In our descriptions the habit of growth 
is indicated for many sorts as ev. for 
evergreen and de. for deciduous. 
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