DAYLILIES (Hemerocallis) 
The modern daylily can hardly be compared with its forbears of 20 to 25 years 
ago. When numerous American hybridizers turned their attention to this splendid 
perennial during the 1930's amazing results soon became evident. New colors 
including pinks, reds, purples and intermediate shades, unknown to the average 
gardener, were developed until now only a white and blue daylily have yet to 
become a reality. Also new gorgeous yellow shades represent so much improve- 
ment over the older yellow varieties. And in addition to the exciting new colors 
better flowers that are elegantlly formed and longer lasting, increased and supe- 
rior stem branching, and best of all, everblooming tendencies are now to be found 
in many varieties. Daylilies will grow anywhere and do equally well in the ex- 
tremely southern and most northerly parts of the country. They are permanent 
perennials which we unreservedly recommend to any one. They withstand drouth, 
excessive moisture, sun or shade, any kind of soil and will bloom under any or all 
of these conditions. We know of no other perennial for which we can make so 
many claims. 
CULTURE: Hemerocallis will grow and bloom in almost any soil 
and in all parts of the country. They will bloom in full shade or sun 
but are at their best with afternoon shade as the very hot sun will 
fade the flowers somewhat. They are truly a lazy man’s flower be- 
cause once planted they will take care of themselves. 
SHIPMENT: Spring or Fall. 
ANGELUS (Wheeler) Each 3.00 
One of our loveliest daylilies. Pale yellow with delicate ful- 
vous centers. Very large wide petals that recurve gracefully. 
2 feet. July. 
APRICOT (Yeld) Each .50; 3 for 1.00 
Very early blooming variety of apricot yellow. Nice planted 
with iris. 2 feet. 
BAGDAD (Stout) Each .50 
A bright red and brown which is quite brilliant in the garden. 
3 feet. June-July. 
BAGGETTE (Russell) Each 1.50 
Mr. Russell has introduced scores of daylilies and this variety 
is one of his very best. The ruffled flowers are a delicate blend 
of cream and old rose. 3 feet. June-July. 
BARONET (Stout) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Early blooming brick red with yellow throat. Recurving wide 
petals. 212 feet. June. 
BLACK FALCON (Nesmith) Each 5.00 
The largest of the dark varieties. Flowers possess elegant 
form and are lightly ruffled. Color is dusky mahogany with 
light yellow center. 
BLACKHAWK (Wheeler) Each 2.00 
The darkest of the Wheeler varieties and similar to Black 
Prince though a shade lighter. Color is deep maroon with 
contrasting yellow throat. 2 feet. 
BLACK PRINCE (Russell) Each 2.50 
About the darkest variety we have seen. Large open flowers 
that are wide petaled. Highly recommended. August. 
BLOODROOT (Nesmith) Each 9.00 
We were amazed when we first saw the color of this brilliant 
daylily. Medium sized flowers of vivid scarlet with a spar- 
kling sheen. One of the very finest reds. 212 feet. July. 
BOBOLINK (Wheeler) Each 5.00 
Striking bicolor or purple and yellow unlike others of this 
type. Wide segmented flowers of medium size. 31/2 feet. 
July-August. 
BRACKEL (Wheeler) Each 3.00 
Startling flower and difficult to describe as the color varies 
in different climates and also from day to day. Large mahogany 
brown sometimes tinted rose or purple. 22 feet. July. 
BRANDYWINE (Wheeler) Each 2.50 
Rich mahogany red with purple eye zone and yellow throat. 
Large slightly ruffled flowers. 21/2 feet. July. 
BRAVE WARRIOR (Nesmith) Each 3.00 
One of the new wide petaled reds. Open flowers that make a 
fine display in clumps. 3 feet. July-August. 
BRUNETTE (Stout) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Deep reddish brown that is especially valuable for its early 
flowering. 2 feet. June. 
BUCKEYE (Stout) Each 1.00 
Color pattern is somewhat like MIKADO. The contrasting 
mahogany throat is deeper shading to purple. Very profuse 
bloomer and colorful. 212 feet. June. 
CABALLERO 

CABALLERO (Stout) 
Each 1.50 
Well named, this gaily colored bicolor is one of our favorites. 
Rose vermilion petals and light yellow sepals. Most attractive 
variety. 3/2 feet. July. 
CANARI (Nesmith) Each 3.00 
Beautiful pale canary yellow. Large flowers of good form. 
Most effective among evergreen shrubbery in partial shade. 
July-August. 
CANDY HEART (Nesmith) Each 5.00 
Truly one of the elite among all daylilies and one that will 
appeal to those who seek the utmost in refinement as well 
as delicious color. The dainty flowers are delicate flesh or 
salmon pink augmented by a deep carmine rose eye zone. 
Also delightful as a cut flower and blooms later than most. 
Few plants. 31% feet. August. 
CERISE (Wheeler) Each 6.00 
Ground color is near scarlet overlaid cerise or cherry red. 
Wide petaled and quite ruffled. 3 feet. July-August. 
CHANTICLEER (Wheeler) Each 4.00 
Medium flowers of dusky crimson with a purplish cast. Promi- 
nent yellow midribs and deep yellow throat. 21/2 feet. July- 
August. 
CHENGTU (Species) Each 1.00 
A very fine orange red daylily and in our opinion equal to 
many of the higher priced named reds. In addition to its 
sparkling color the plant is exceptionally vigorous and in- 
creases rapidly. 3 feet. July. 
CHIEFTAIN (Russell) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
Good red of medium size. Two year clumps produce a mass 
of blooms. July. 
DAUNTLESS (Stout) Each 75,3) for i. 75 
Lovely cream yellow with rose tints in central portion of flower. 
2 feet. July-August. Rebloomer. 
DAWN PLAY (Nesmith) Each 4.00 
Deep rose with golden yellow throat. Flowers open wide and 
are produced on well branched 4 foot stems. July-September. 
DEMI-TASSE (Wheeler) Each 2.00 
This along with MING TOY and VEGA were introduced in 
1948 as semi-dwarfs growing about 18 inches high. However 
all 3 produce flower scapes at least 2 feet high here so we 
cannot classify them as dwarfs in any sense. Flowers of all 
three are small but attractive and brilliant in color. DEMI- 
TASSE is rich ruby red. August. 
DOMINION (Stout) Each 1.50 
A daylily of rich color that is especially liked here. Large 
brownish red deepening in color towards the center which is 
yellow. July. Rebloomer. 
DR. STOUT (Traub) Each 2.00 
Deep orange peppered cinnamon. Nice open flowers. July- 
August. 
DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (Traub) Each 1.50 
Lovely variety of most delicate coloring. Cream with rose 
tinted throat. Wide petaled flower on 2 foot stems. July. 
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