FAIRMOUNT 
GOLDEN GRAIN 388-365 (Nesmith 1944) All golden yellow, 
these large lily like blooms are most effective in the garden. 
Tall with full ruffled flowers of strong firm texture, and ex- 
ceptionally good branching, this hemerocallis always attracts 
attention. July-Aug. 465 in. $2.00—3 for $4.50 
GRETCHEN (H. P. Sass 1950) A very lovely rose-red with 
large full flowers and splendid garden value. 40 in. $7.50 
GUIDING LIGHT 43-91 (Nesmith 1949) Lovely frosted 
very pale melon with the petals and sepals fluted on the 
border. The flower is a self even to the heart of the flower. 
The flowers are medium in size and beautifully finished. 
July-Aug. 36 in. $4.00 
HARVEST GOLD 46-232 (Nesmith 1947) A multiflora hy- 
brid of Cadmium orange with full ruffled flowers, borne on 
slender strong stalks. The blooms are larger than most multi- 
flora hybrids. Late blooming, it adds a needed bit of color at 
this time of year. Aug.-Sept. 45 in. $3.00 
HER GRACE (Nesmith 1944) A patrician flower of palest 
yellow with large open blooms of strongfirm texture. A 
great favorite in the garden. Semi-evergreen. July-Aug 
38 in. $2.50 
HESPERUS (H.P.Sass 1940) A lemon chrome with very 
large open flowers of splendid form and substance. The stalks 
are tall, well branched and sturdy.Stout Award. T.H.S. 
1950. July-Aug. 46 in. $1.00 
HONEY BEIGE 46-252 (Nesmith 1951) A honey and terra 
cotta blend of lovely color harmony. The large full formed 
flowers have petals of burnt orange (No. 013/1) lightly ruffled 
at the edges. The sepals are majolica yellow (No. 09/2) 
and are slightly reflexed at the tips. The color is similar 
to Windsor Tan but the effect is that of a blended bicolor. 
Tall sturdy stalks. July-Aug. 39 in. $6.00 
HONEYDEW 46-233 (Nesmith 1947) Cool and delectable 
this Melon buff is a lovely companion for Harvest Gold. The 
flowers are similar in shape, height and blooming season. 
There is a nicety of finish about these flowers that makes 
them delightful for the garden, and ideal for flower arrange- 
_ ment. Aug.-Sept. 46 in. $3.00 
HONEY REDHEAD 40-222 (Nesmith 1942). A very brilliant 
and unusual combination of colors that is praised by 
hemerocallis judges. The flowers are open and flaring of vel- 
vety yet bright red with a distinct border of creamy yellow. 
Medium height with good branching. July-Aug. 38 in. $1.50 
IVORY CHALICE 40-503 (Nesmith 1946). Full medium sized 
flowers of very pale yellow (reed yellow). Lightly ruffled at 
the edges. The flowers have very heavy substance and are 
borne on tall closely branched stalks. Very lovely as a cut 
flower or in the garden. Aug. 40 in. $4.00 
JAVA 39-63 (Nesmith 1940) Lovely bell shaped flower of 
delicate apricot orange evenly flushed with rosy cinnamon 
which extends far down leaving only a tiny apricot cup in the 
center. Late blooming. Aug.to Sept. 387 in. $1.00 
JUDGE ORR (Orr 1939) A soft orange yellow that blooms 
at iris time. Prolific and free flowering. Nice planted with 
Louisiana blue iris. June. 30 in. $1.50 
KENTUCKY CARDINAL 46-113 (Nesmith 1949) A rich 
Cardinal red flower with very velvety finish on the petals, 
the sepals are smoothly finished with just a touch of yellow 
at the tips. Open flaring blooms of great brilliance. When 
established, it blooms the second time, thus giving a long 
flowering season. Aug.-Sept. 40 in. $5.00 
KILLARNEY LASS 39-121 (Nesmith 1944). Captivating 
and charming, it gives a very pink effect in the garden. The 
center of the petals is bright geranium pink bordered by 
soft flesh pink. The sepals are flesh pink lightly flushed 
deeper. A very lovely hemerocallis and a splendid parent 
for breeding pinks. Aug. 36 in. $4.00 
KNIGHTHOOD (Schroeder 1948) A very handsome rich ma- 
roon-red with smooth velvety finish. Tall, with good branch- 
inetd. Vo. Ts. H.-S..1951.- 38 in. $5.00 
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LADY FAIR 39-105 (Nesmith 1946) Some flowers are bril- 
liant in the garden while others are entrancing with their 
delicate colors and Lady Fair is one of the latter for it is 
a blending of Jasper and flesh pink with a creamy undertone. 
The large flowers have a glistening sheen and give a charm- 
ing effect in the garden. H. M., T. H. S. 1951 July-Aug. 
38 in. $5.00 
LIBBY FINCH (House 1949) Smoothly finished flowers of 
deep rose with a white medial line on the petals. A charm- 
ing and unique flower that stands out in the garden. eo ry 
LIPSTICK 47-7A (Nesmith 1950) A flaring cup-shaped flower 
of Damask Red with very little yellow showing at the base of 
the petals and sepals. The flower has a touch of velvet toward 
the center, and over all there is a satiny finish seldom found 
in a red hemerocallis. Beautiful rich color. 25 buds. Semi- 
deciduous. July-Aug. 40 in. $6.00 
LUSTROUS 38-378 (Nesmith 1942). In color these lovely 
tlowers remind me of the cheery Clusiana tulips. It is a large 
flower with bright pink color overflushed with a soft lus- 
trous sheen. Tall and well branched with many flowers on 
each stalk. July-Aug. 40 in. $3.00 
MAGIC MOONLIGHT 40-385 (Nesmith 1950) Especially 
adapted to a garden or terrace where one sits in late after- 
noon and evening is this very pale Mimosa Yellow. Tall and 
stately, the flowers open about five in the afternoon and last 
well into the next day. Free flowering, and vigorous. Lovely 
planted in half shade with pale lavender Hosta Fortunei. Ever- 
green. July-August. 45 in. $4.00 
MANCHU (Stout 1946) Boldly recurving flowers of apricot- 
orange with a prominent eye zone of deeper color just above 
the cool lemon yellow throat. Semi-evergreen. 36 in. $3.00 
MARTHA WASHINGTON (Wheeler 1943) The full formed 
flowers of silvery old rose are carried on multiflora stalks 
with as many as 60 buds per stalk. Charming and different. 
Ally, Bis} analy $7.00 
MASSASOIT 39-115 (Nesmith 1940) The petals and sepals 
are lightly ruffled on the edges, and the reddish copper flowers 
are made more brilliant by the blaze of the Indian red on the 
petals. The tallest well branched hemerocallis that I have 
seen. July-August. 5 ft. $1.50 
MATADOR 387-21 (Nesmith 1940) A bright, rich mahogany 
flower with a deeper velvety flush on the petals. A full cup- 
shaped bloom of great brilliance. Tall with good branching. 
July-Aug. 40 in. $1.50 
MIDWEST STAR (H. P. Sass) Large flowers of pale yellow 
with star shaped form and very lovely in the garden. H. M., 
OPS el, Ss UGS. delhi. $7.00 
MINUET 38-142 (Nesmith 1941). Subtle blend of frosty 
pink shadowed deeper rose on the petals and sepals giving a 
rosy pink effect. The flowers are of Fulva rosea form, but 
larger and the scapes are better branched. Aug. 40 in. $1.50 
MISSION BELLS (D. Hall 1945) Large wide petaled, 
ruffled flower of clear medium yellow producing up to 52 
flowers to a stalk on established plants. A fine variety 
that is a strong grower and a free bloomer. H.M., T.H.S. 
1950. AM, i. HS. 1951.2 July-Aug; 40 in. $3.00 
MME RECAMIER 43-100 (Nesmith 1948) Full recurved 
flowers of Récamier pink gaily painted watermelon pink on 
tips of the petals and sepals. The smoothly finished blooms 
are evenly spaced on tall well branched stalks. Cool and 
refreshing in color, it is the latest flowering pink in the 
garden. Aug.-Sept. 42 in. $6.00 
MONTE (Russell 1945) A firm substanced bicolor with wide 
petals of rosy brown and sepals of soft light yellow. Wide 
open flower. July-Aug. 36 in, $2.00 
MOONLIGHT COCKTAIL (G. Douglas 1946), Cool and re- 
freshing, this lovely pale apricot is charming for flower 
arrangement or in the garden. The flowers have broad petals 
with a creamy midrib, and over the whole bloom is a very 
frosty sheen. July 48 in. $4.00 
