Hemerocallis - Lemon Lilies 
Beautiful hardy perennials belonging to the Lily order. For genera- 
tions great favorites in all gardens, both here and abroad. The numer- 
ous species have long, narrow leaves and yellow or orange flowers, 
many of which possess a delicious fragrance. Very graceful and stately 
plants for the waterside, naturalizing in grass, or growing in the par- 
tially shaded border. 
CULTURE: Any kind of soil will grow these plants successfully. 
They prefer partial shade, but do excellently in full sun. May be 
grown singly or in masses. Plant one to two feet apart in autumn or 
spring. Lift, divide and replant every third year to ensure the plants 
flowering freely. 
Dr. Regel Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Handsome rich orange-yellow flowers in early May and June. Very 
fragrant. Fine for cutting. 114 feet. 
Flava Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25 
Sweet-scented, clear full yellow; 2% feet. Flower in June in great pro- 
fusion. 
Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
The giant Amaryllis-like flowers of Hyperion are citron-yellow and 
delightfully fragrant. It is one if the most prolific flowering plants 
ever seen. The stems are gracefully thin and have exceptional sub- 
stance; about 40 inches tall, carrying delicately sparkling clusters of 
flowers, the soft color of which “carries’’ a great distance. Experts 
as well as amateurs consider Hyperion the finest pale yellow Hemer- 
ocallis available at a moderate price. Few plants surpass the beauty 
end vigor of a wel! flowered clump of this wonderful Day Lily. It re- 
ceived an Award of Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society of Great 
Britian. Its graceful arching foliage always looks handsome. Tne 
flower buds open well in water. It is perfectly hardy, grows in dry, 
wet, sunny or shady places. Blooms in July and August. 
Hyperion 
J. A. Crawford Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25 
Rich apricot-yellow shaded light cadmium. Many flowers on 4-foot 
stems; at their best about late June, flowering until end of July. A love- 
ly plant which looks well in light shade. 
Lemona Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
Delicate and pale lemon-yellow flowers on 414-foot stems. Blooms are 
at their best July Ist. One of the finest large blooms, much like a large 
Japanese Iris in form. 
Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Mikado 
Flowers of great substance and striking colors. The large spot of 
mahogany-red in each petal contrasts sharply with the rich orange of 
the rest of the flower. This is one of Dr. Stout’s early and best intro- 
ductions. June-July flowering. 36 inches high. 
Mrs. W. H. Wyman Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
Lovely light pale lemon-yellow flowers on 4-foot stems. In full bloom 
August Ist. Very free flowering and lasts a long time. One of the latest 
to bloom. 
The Gem Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25 
Rich, deep orange-yellow flowers on 314- to 4-foot stems. In full bloom 
June 20th. Very finely formed bloom, equal to the best Lilies; truly a 
gem. 
New Hemercallis in a Chrilling Range of Colors 
If the value of a plant is to be judged by the aggregate qualities 
of absolute hardiness, floriferousness and complaisance under almost 
any circumstances, then the Day Lily must be placed among the elect. 
From 18 inches to 4 feet in height they stand on stalwart stems. 
Their flowers are new in a multitude of shades from softest yellow 
through to almost fiery red, all with a clean and pleasant fragrance. 
By a careful selection of varieties, flowers may be had in abundance 
from June until September. Few plants surpass the vigor and beauty 
of well flowered clumps of the Day Lily. You will find offered here 
some very interesting new varieties in a fine range of colors. 
Crusader Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
Visitors describe the color as Indian red, rich mahogany, velvety chest- 
nut, etc. It’s a shading difficult to describe, glowing richly but softly in 
the sun. Lighted by a golden throat, it is one of the fine, distinct 
varieties. Petals of flower are delicately pencilled with a fine golden line 
througn the center. Late June and early July flowering. Height 30 in. 
Dido Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
Clear, warm soft apricot. It is one of the outstanding colors in our 
Hemerocallis ‘field. A very choice variety greatly admired by visitors, 
flowering late June. Height 36 inches. 
Duchess of Windsor (Traub) Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
Cup-shaped blooms of broad, overlapping petals crimped along the 
edges. The coloring is deep cream shading to soft golden with a very 
soft, delicotely flushed rosy brown halo in the throat. Late July and 
early August blooming. Height about 24 to 30 inches. 
Erie Each $2.00, Three $5.50, Doz. $20.00 
Buff-shrimp-pink with soft buff-yellow midrib deepening to dull gold 
in the throat of the flower. A most unusual color combination. 
General effect created by flowers in bloom is soft buff-shrimp-pink. 
Flowering late June. Height 24 inches. 
Fascinating Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
Soft Chinese yellow somewhat deeper tinted in center of flower, 
lighter along the edges of the petals, all overlaid with a soft shading of 
apricot, creating a delightful cool and delicate effect. Very fragrant. 
Flowering late June. Height 28 inches. 
Vogue Each $2.00, Three $5.50, Doz. $20.00, 
A profuse bloomer bearing ruby-red flowers with violet flush and small 
golden throat, faint yellow vein on midrib. This is a most unusual color- 
ing and we have not seen anything like it in any of the new Hemero- 
callis now offered for sale. Late July to early August blooming. Height 
about 30 to 36 inches. 
Indian Sunset Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
A bold flower of soft cadmium-orange, conspicuously marked with soft 
broad mahogany star, deep golden to soft orange throat, over-all effect 
is soft chestnut-brown. A distinct as well as most unusual color in 
Hemerocallis. Flowering late July. Height 30 inches. 
Mongolia Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
The bronzy Chinese coral tint of the petals is separated by a soft but 
clearly defined star-like band of Indian red from a golden throat which 
lights up the ‘flower and gives it much brilliance. Early July flowering. 
Height 36 inches. 
Magnificence Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
Soft burnt orange with undertones of Chinese coral inside of flower, out= 
side shows buff and gold, center inside golden. A rare and choice color 
combinatoin which glows and sparkles in sunlight as if dusted with gold 
and coral. Flowering in early July. Height 38 inches. 
Rajah (Stout) Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
A fine, big, well proportioned flower sparkling and iridescent. Flower 
petals are light burnt orange, circular deep chestnut-red or mahogany 
band with violet shadings; throat old gold. A briiliant flower and be- 
cause of its late blooming a valuable one. Late July flowering. Height 
30 to 36 inches. 
Franz Ver Wilt Each $2.00, Three $5.50, Doz. $20.00 
Brilliant flaming velvety red, golden throat, petals slightly veined. Very 
similar to Flaming Velvet. A bold, clean colored, free flowering variety. 
Late July and early August flowering. Height about 36 to 40 inches. 
Stromboli Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
Large flower with very substantial petals tinted old gold. A soft amber 
tinted band inside the flower gives great charm while the tips of the 
petals are distinctly veined with amber. Very brilliant in sunlight and 
delightfully fragrant. Height 38 inches. July flowering. 
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Our Geatured Group of 
New Hemerocallis 
(See color plate on page 92) 
Gratia Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A massive gold reddish mahogany flower with big golden yellow throat; 
center of flower petals is veined yellow, giving the whole a brilliant 
starlike effect. A bold flower which stands out clearly, making it 
especially good for planting in the background or where a tall, bold 
effect is desired. Flowers are delicately fragrant. July flowering. Height 
36 to 40 inches. 
Linda (Stout) Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Color is soft, pale amber-yellow, Havana or Egyptian. buff. The throat 
of somewhat deeper tone is separated from the main color by a well 
defined, narrow, delicately shaded starlike band of soft mahogany. 
The three main or broadest flower petals are heavily ruffled while the 
separating three narrow petals are not. The effect is very pleasing. 
Height 30 to 34 inches. 
Primrose Mascotte Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
Cool empire-yellow deepening to lemon-yellow in center. Visitors to our 
nursery call this ‘’The Dwarf Hyperion” and consider it the best of the 
dwarf summer flowering pale yellow Hemerocallis. In addition to its 
cool icy yellow shade, it is delightfully fragrant and forms fine clumps. 
A perfect plant for foreground planting or corners of flower beds. 
Flowers about mid-July. Height 20 inches. 
Morocco Beauty Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
Medium size flower but very brilliant. Color seems to be a mixture of 
velvety maroon-chestnut with purplish undertone; deep golden yellow 
throat, midrib in center of petals golden. Makes a very bright spot in 
the garden. Late June and early July flowering. Height 24 inches. 
Nigrette (Leonian) Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
This is the darkest colored Hemerocallis in our collection. Flowers are 
Geep pansy-purple with very dark mahogany overtone; throat deep 
golden yellow. The flowers are not as large as we would like them to 
be but that fact can be overlooked because of their distinct color. Late 
June and early July flowering. Height 26 inches. 
Tasmania : Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Chinese coral overlaid with purplish glow, star of same color but several 
shades deeper, center golden yellow. The general effect is unusual. 
Several visitors wanted to know what this pink Hemerocallis is and 
rightly there is a definite pinkish shade produced by this flower 
Flowering from middle to late June. Height 30 to 36 inches, ; 
COLLECTION 
1 Each of the Above 6 Varieties .................. - $3.50 
3 Each of the Above 6 Varieties . 
LEONIAN HYBRID HEMEROCALLIS 
In height they vary from 3 to 5 feet. The 
1 3 y stand on stalwart st , 
Their flowers are of every shade, from deepest burnt orange athrpiien 
flaming orange-red into amazing tints of pastel, old rose and marcon 
ancy ak Geon and pleasant fragrance. 
‘© are distributing them unnamed and ji i i 
eee ote and in units of not less than six 
Unit of 6 plants Leonian Hemerocallis for $4.00; unit of 12 
plants Leonian Hemerocallis for $7.50: unit i 
Hemerocallis for $14.00. ! SS No ae 
