FAIRMOUNT 
CARVED IVORY 47-12 (Nesmith 1950) Beautifully formed, 
this exquisite pale ivory self seems as if carved from glisten- 
ing ivory. The very heavy substanced flowers are open and 
flaring in form with no trace of any other color—even the 
stamens are ivory. The nearest to white that I have produced, 
and it has received high praise from Hemerocallis enthusiasts. 
20 or more buds with wide branching. Semi-evergreen. H. M., 
T. H. S. 1952. July-Aug. 30 in. Sold out for 1953. 
CERISE (Wheeler 1947) The striking color of this flower 
comes from the rosy crimson overflush on a ground of scarlet. 
Tall with good form and branching. H.M., T.H.S. 1950. 
July-Aug. 45 in. $5.00 
CHIEF FONTENELLE (Sass Bros. 1949) Large broad 
flowers with apricot orange petals and sepals of rich golden 
orange made more brilliant by the darker eye zone. July- 
Aug. 38 in. $1.50 
CHINA SEA (Nesmith 1940) The full compact flowers are 
pale Chinese yellow deepening into a halo of warm salmon 
buff. Firm glistening substance, good branching, July-Aug. 
40 in. $2.00 
CHLOE (Nesmith 1938). Full ruffled flower with deep yel- 
low background, flecked and powdered with warm golden 
sepia. The darker sepals of burnt orange are very distinctive. 
AC \Viewii hive Slog 2 AUS 3S In. $3.00 
CIRCE (Stout 1937) Clear yellow flower of medium size. 
The blooms are well placed on freely branched stalks. Very 
effective in the garden. July. 40 in. $1.00—3 for $2.50 
COLLEEN (Nesmith 1937) Full flowers with a soft buff 
under color flushed salmon on petals and sepals. Open flow- 
ers on well branched stalks. Very free flowering. July-Aug. 
40 in. $2.00 
COPPER COLONEL (Sass Bros. 1948). Large recurving 
flowers with a yellow undercolor, heavily flushed with rich 
reddish orange, especially on the petals. Tall and free flower- 
ine ulyaAv ese Hiei Ds ES) 195d) 40 in. $2.50 
CRIMSON STAR (G. Douglas 1950) Large open flower of 
crimson, flushed deeper on the petals and sepals just above 
the gold cup. The brilliance of the flowers is outstanding, and 
it makes a stunning clump in the garden. Mr. Douglas con- 
siders it the reddest hemerocallis he has bred. 15 or more 
buds. Semi-evergreen. H. M., A. I. S.1952. July. 36 in. $8.00 
CROWN JEWEL 47-15 (Nesmith 1952) M. One of the most 
admired red hemerocallis in the garden. The open flaring 
flowers of deep currant red have a very velvety finish that 
extends down to the rich orange cup. Both petals and sepals 
have a tiny rim of yellow at the very border of the fluted 
flower. Fine branching with many flowers. Semi-deciduous. 
July-Aug. 40 in. $10.00 
CYCLOPS (G. Douglas 1950) Well named for it is a giant in 
height of stalk and size of the flower. The huge light chrome 
yellow blooms have a reddish cinnamon wash at the center of 
the petals. The leather-like substance of the flowers is the 
heaviest I have ever seen in a hemerocallis and for that rea- 
son it has great possibilities in breeding. Semi-evergreen. 
July-August. 60 in, Sold out for 1953. 
DAILY DOUBLE (G. Douglas 1946) A double flower of at- 
tractive form and color. The flowers are Mikado orange 
(Ridgway) faintly flushed with a deeper tone. The contour 
of the flower is the same as other hemerocallis, but in addi- 
tion it has three perfect petaloids in the center of the bloom 
as well as stamens and pistil. A step forward toward double 
hemerocallis. July-Aug. 40 in. $2.00 
DANCING FIRE 47-67 (Nesmith 1949) Medium sized flowers 
of great brilliance and garden value. The undercolor is flash 
red with a deeper red flush extending over the petals. Crisp 
fluting on edges of sepals and petals. Cup of flower is chrome 
yellow. July-Aug. 35 in. $7.00 
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DAWNING LIGHT 48-68 (Nesmith 1952) M. L. Clean and 
crisp, this fragrant canary yellow lights up the garden from 
dawn until after dark. It is an absolute self even to stamens 
and pistil. The open bell-shaped flowers have fluted petals and 
smoothly finished sepals with very firm substance and great 
lasting qualities. Few creamy yellows have the fine branch- 
ing, sturdy stalks, and long blooming season of this great 
garden favorite. Semi-deciduous. July-Aug. 49 in. $8.00 
DEBUTANTE 39-37 (Nesmith 1941) A charming and dainty 
pink bicolor with such a fresh frosty sheen that the name 
Debutante seems especially fitting. The petals are a smooth 
light pink in pleasing contrast to the creamy yellow of the 
sepals. July-Aug. 38 in. $3.00 
DEEP MELODY 46-56 (G. Douglas 1952) M. L. This hem- 
erocallis is hard to describe.. It is a bronzy-red overflushed 
with plum; a very rich and deeply colored flower that spar- 
kles in the sunlight. The blooms are large with both petals 
and sepals recurving and the glowing color extends down to 
the bright gold throat that is flushed with green gold at the 
base. The many flowers are very smoothly finished and the 
scapes have excellent branching. A handsome hemerocallis 
with great garden value and long season of bloom. July- 
Aug. 40 in. $10.00 
DEVON CREAM (Nesmith 1945) Few hemerocallis have 
the thick heavy substance of this pale creamy yellow. The 
blooms have wide petals and sepals that are beautifully 
fluted on the edges. Strong sturdy stalks. Withdrawn to 
increase stock, I can now offer it again in limited quantity. 
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$5.00 
DOESKIN 39-47 (Nesmith 1940) Broad petaled full flowers 
of lightest aureolin yellow with the finish and thickness of 
texture that we find in doeskin or chamois gloves. Very 
sturdy scapes with many flowers on well branched stalks. 
July-Aug. 38 in. $4.00 
DOMINION (Stout 1941). Extra large full flowers of rich 
red coloring in concentric three toned pattern. When estab- 
lished it often throws second bloom stalks. A. M., T. H. S. 
12. dhwlky, 240) som, $2.50 
DOLLY VARDEN (Nesmith 1939) Open full flowers of 
Chinese coral with slight lines of deeper rose on the petals 
and sepals. Very floriferous with sturdy stalks. Lovely in 
half shade. July. 40 in. $2.00 
DUNE SPRITE 45-113 (Nesmith 1950) The soft delectable 
color we find in a sun ripened cantaloupe best describes the 
shade of this large, full petaled flower. The nearest color to 
it is medium Egyptian Buff. A hemerocallis of great charm, 
its beauty seems to be in the soft melon color accentuated by 
the white midrib on the petals, and the clear lemon ice color 
at the heart of the bloom. 20 or more buds. Semi-deciduous. 
July-August. 39 in. Sold out for 1953. 
EBONY BOY 43-86 (Nesmith 1948) If you desire warm 
rich color for rock garden or front of the border planting, 
I recommend this variety. A late dark red purple self with 
a tiny gold cup. Not tall, in fact almost a dwarf, the well 
formed flowers are medium in size, and in keeping with the 
strong slender stalk. Aug.-Sept. 20 in. $1.00—3 for $2.50 
ETRUSCAN GOLD 45-178 (Nesmith 1950) Rich Cadmium 
Orange self with recurved petals and sepals. The smooth 
firm textured flowers are similar in color to Doubloon, but 
when established it is a re-bloomer. Free flowering and good 
branching. 30 buds. Semi-deciduous. Aug. 40 in. $2.00 
EVENSONG (Nesmith 1946). The heavy textured flowers 
are Chamois Buff in color with a rosy halo in the throat. The 
blooms open late in the afternoon and remain firm and fresh 
until the new flowers have opened the next day. A lovely 
evening bloomer. Withdrawn to increase stock, I am again 
delighted to offer it in the catalog. July-Aug. 38 in. $8.00 
