SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN 
ADDED — 
Many of our customers, especially those distant, 
think of us largely as Iris growers. It is true that 
our passion and hobby is Iris—Iris of all types. 
Equally it is true that as a long established na- 
tionally known garden writer and editor we have 
had access to, or grown in our own garden, new 
plant, shrub, rose and bulb novelties long before 
their public debut. 
As rapidly as time and purse permits, we are 
adding these modern day jewels for your garden to 
our catalog listings. Every effort is being made to 
add only those items that are worthy from the 
standpoint of good growing and flowering habits. 
We are not interested in “something new” solely 
because it bears a current introductory date at a 
price only the collector can afford. If we incline a 
bit toward the conservative—it might possibly be 
because we grew up in an era and with a people 
and an American form of government that was ear- 
nest, hard working, trustworthy—and exceedingly 
conservative. — 
This year, as in.the past five, our plant prices are 
still slanted toward that conservative, for we do not 
believe in inflation in any field of endeavor, but in 
sound practices that ultimately will return to 
America the maximum enjoyment to the majority 
of people with freedom in individual thinking and 
spending that was, and should be, the American 
way of life. Deanette M. Small. 
Waldean Farm 
“May 15, 1952 
HEMEROCALLIS (Daylilies) 
No lengthy descriptions or cultural notes are given 
here, as most of our customers already have this. 
We will be glad to furnish specific information of 
any sort on request. 
For newcomers, the Hemerocallis is, we believe, 
the easiest of all Perennials to grow, as it may be 
planted in full sun to light shade, moist to dry soil, 
rich ground or poor, and withal give a fine showing. 
Many of the floral patterns and colors are richly 
Oriental, giving a bold, dashing effect to summer 
gardens that all too often have gone drab. 
In planting, set the crown about one inch below 
soil surface, firm earth tightly about the plant, 
water heavily, and keep well watered until new 
growth starts. Natural barnyard or commercial cow 
or sheep manure is excellent to use, or compost. 
Individual plants should be allowed several feet 
of room, to allow clumps to develop, interplanting 
with annuals or smaller perennials during the de- 
velopment period. Winter mulching is highly advis- 
able after fall setting, especially in sections where 
freezing and thawing occurs. 
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AMULET. Showy ruffled open faced pink.......... $1.00 
APRICOT QUEEN. Large late season flower- 
ing apricot: toned, 2.02.5 3.00 
ATHLONE. Distinctive bicolor of chestnut and 
DUET accuses eguesssctugnmencaletteedeat sare: tee gee eee 2.00 
AUGUST ORANGE. Cluster flowered late 
