6 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
CANDLE GLOW 
PHOTOSBYSCORLISS 
CANDLE GLOW 46-21R (Nesmith 1953) Few hemerocallis 
display as pleasing color contrast as this full recurving flower 
of amber yellow with a brilliant Jasper Red halo shading 
down to the cool chartreuse cup. The petals are ruffled with 
sepals smoothly finished, and the flower glows in the center 
as if it were lighted by a candle flame. The substance is 
strong, and the branching exceptionally good, often with four 
or five flowers open at one time with no crowding. July-Aug. 
40 in. Stock Limited. $20.00 
CRIMSON VELVET 45-50A (Nesmith 1953) Brilliant and 
glowing, this velvety crimson with open flaring flowers stands 
out like a beacon light in the garden. The nearest color is 
Chrysanthemum Crimson, but the very velvety finish gives 
a richer tone to this self with the solid color extending down 
to the shallow yellow cup. Even the stamens and pistil are 
red. July-Aug. 39 in, Stock Limited Net $15.00 
PETROUCHKA 48-156A (Nesmith 1953) Always, garden 
visitors are attracted to this unique and fascinating hemero- 
callis. A pale cream flaring flower with an almost white mid- 
rib on the petals. A rose red eyezone on the petals, but not 
on the sepals stands out in strong contrast to the smooth 
creamy tones of the bloom. Heavy substanced flowers, and 
especially good branching. July-Aug. 40 in. $15.00 
COLONIAL MAID 46-32 (Nesmith 1958) Light and airy, 
this demure pastel bicolor has cool salmon petals, and sepals 
of creamy yellow, thus making a pleasant foil for deeper 
colors in the garden. Lighter in color than Pygmalion, the 
wide open flowers have a frosty crisp texture that adds to the 
delicate color pattern. 38 in. $10.00 
PRETTY PET 43-28 (Nesmith 1953) Dainty and delightful 
are the cool tones of this luminous, medium sized flower. The 
petals are Venetian Pink with sepals a shade lighter, and 
over all there is a frosty sheen that adds to its charm and 
beauty. A great favorite of Dr. Corliss, so the name seems 
most appropriate for this refined pink hemerocallis. July- 
Aug. 40. in. $10.00 
POLLY PRIM 48-70 (Nesmith 1953) Prim and precise, this 
full rounded flower reminds me of a properly brought up 
debutante, all frilled and ruffled in her first party dress. The 
petals are Peach Pink, enlivened by a broad lighter mid-rib. 
The sepals are recurving, and more smoothly finished. A very 
late blooming variety, the many flowers are carried on tall 
five way branched stalks. One of my favorites. Semi-ev, Aug.- 
Sept. $10.00 
GOLDEN ARMOR 47-22 (Nesmith 1953) Glowing Gold and 
a deep orange seedling produced this deep Cadmium Orange 
self. It has very heavy substance and flaring cup-shaped 
form. An absolute self with no other color showing in the 
center of the flower, even the stamens are the same rich 
orange. Beautifully branched with many blooms, this late 
flowering variety has been highly praised by garden visitors. 
Semi-de. Aug. 40 in. $15.00 
AUTUMN LIGHT 52-1 (Nesmith 1953) The last hemero- 
callis to bloom in my garden. A smoothly finished yellow 
with a light chartreuse cup. The many flowers are semi- 
flaring with firm texture, and it is a welcome addition to the 
yellow class on account of its value in prolonging the season 
of bloom. Semi-de. Sept. 40 in. $5.00 
GOLDEN ARMOR 
PHOTO BY CORLISS 
