22 FAIRMOUNT GARDENS 
EVENTIDE 49-8 (Nesmith 1952) M. L. An evening bloom- 
ing yellow that is a great favorite of Dr. Corliss. The aureolin 
yellow flowers are cup-shaped with overlapping petals and 
sepals. It is a self with smooth even finish, and over all it 
has a glistening sheen that adds to its beauty. Tall and well 
branched, the flowers remain in good condition for 24 hours or 
more. Semi-evergreen. July-Aug. 42 in. $5.00 
FAIRY GOLD 48-38 (Nesmith 1951)A delectable small flow- 
ered variety of Egyptian buff (No. 407) that gives the color 
effect of a rich ripe cantaloupe. An absolute self even to 
the center of the bloom. Firm substanced flowers on slen- 
der but strong, widely branched stalks. Fairy Gold, Nec- 
tarine, and Petite Mignon used together in flower arrange- 
ment make a combination that will delight the eye of any- 
one looking for a lovely harmony of color. 30 to 40 er Pas at 
in. : 
FAIRY JEWELS 48-89 (Nesmith 1947) The tallest and 
latest flowering pink that I have seen. The full open blooms 
are between Azalea and Shrimp pink, a self with very firm 
substance, the color is smooth and extends to the center of 
the flower. An added attraction is the splendid branching 
up and down the very tall stalk, and when established, many 
of the branches re-branch. H.M., T.H.S. 1950. Aug.-Sept. 
46 in. $4.00 
FAIRY LUSTRE 47-17 (Nesmith 1948) A full spreading 
flower of light Jonquil yellow, crisped and ruffled at the 
edges. Fragrant, and late blooming, the flowers seem en- 
veloped with glistening frost work, that gives a delightful 
and entirely different effect from any other hemerocallis. 
Semi-evergreen. Aug.-Sept. 40 in. $3.00 
FAR NORTH 45-180 (Nesmith 1946) There is a great de- 
mand for good large flowered light yellow hemerocallis 
for most of our gardens need them to lighten up drab spots 
in late summer to say nothing of their cool refreshing charm. 
The heavy substanced flowers are large and full borne on 
very strong sturdy well branched stalks. Aug. 52 in. $4.00 
FELICITY 46-225 (Nesmith 1947) The very large full, firm 
textured flowers of light Aureolin yellow are cup-shaped with 
petals and sepals recurving at the ruffled edges. The wery 
sturdy well branched stalks have from 35 to 40 flowers, and 
it has the longest season of bloom of any hemerocallis that 
I know. July-Sept. 40 in. $5.00 
FIREBRAND (Stout 1946) Rich crimson red flowers with a 
conspicuous orange throat. The petals of the open flaring 
flower are lightly twisted at the tips as in Wau-Bun. Ever- 
green. June-July. 36 in. $3.00 
FIRE-OPAL 37-40 (Nesmith 1946) A very recurving bicolor 
with the sepals much deeper in color than the petals. The 
petals are deep cadmium yellow with a cream midrib. The 
under color of the sepals is zine orange heavily flushed with 
Carnelian red. Especially good for flower arrangement. July- 
Aug. 38 in. $3.00 
FIRETHORN 45-112 (Nesmith 1946) Medium sized flowers 
of Dragons blood red with ruffled petals and sepals and a rich 
orange six pointed cup with red stamens in the center of the 
bloom. Of multiflora parentage it has a myriad of bright red 
flowers carried in clusters on slender strong stalks that have 
many branches. Aug.-Sept. 38 in. $1.00 
FLAMBOYANT (G. Douglas 1947) The name is most 
descriptive of this stunning hemerocallis. The petals and 
sepals are brilliant deep Indian yellow set off by a bright 
red halo. The gracefully recurving petals and sepals are 
medium in width with heavily fluted edges. The stalks are 
tall and strong. H.M., T.H.S. 1950. July-Aug. 42 in. $5.00 
FLAMING VELVET 46-108 (Nesmith 1947) Large open flow- 
ers with wide petals and sepals of deep Signal red. The flow- 
ers have heavy substance and velvety finish. The many flowers 
are evenly spaced on tall, sturdy, well branched stalks. July- 
Aug. 40 in. $5.00 
FULVA ROSEA The most beautiful of any known species of 
hemerocallis. The flowers are a lustrous rose pink, and 
are borne on tall graceful stalks. 3% ft. July-Aug. $1.50 
GARNET ROBE (Milliken 1948) An outstanding garnet- 
red that has won high praise in all parts of the country. The 
wide open blooms have a rich velvety finish that glows in the 
sunlight. Vigorous evergreen foliage. H.M., T.H.S. 1950. 
38 in. $8.50 
GAY CHARMER (Sass Bros. 1949). A bright and gay flower 
of tawny rose with a midrib of yellow extending into the 
yellow cup. July-Aug. 40 in. $1.50 
GAY GALLANT 47-48 (Nesmith 1950) Gay and festive as the 
name suggests, this full open flower has an undercolor of 
Mandarin Red overflushed with Geranium Lake that deepens 
just above the tangerine orange cup. The sepals have a lighter 
border such as we find in Honey Redhead. Large flowers, 
charmingly fluted. Long season of bloom, and good branching. 
30 buds. Semi-deciduous. 41 in. July-Aug. $5.00 
GAY HEART 45-19 (Nesmith 1939) Bright and gay as the 
name implies. The outer portion of the petals and sepals is 
Hollyberry red blending into Apricot yellow at the center. 
The petals have a broad midrib of the same yellow extending 
into the six pointed star of the yellow cup. Both petals and 
sepals have a decided ruffle on the edges. A bold showy 
flower. Semi-evergreen. July-Aug. 36 in $3.50 
GAY ROMNEY 46-176 (Nesmith 1948) Bright and gay with 
gypsy colors, this full flowered variety has an undercolor of 
antique ruby red with a deeper velvety flush on upper part 
of the petals and sepals, extending well into the throat of 
the bloom. Floriferous and brilliant with many blooms on 
tall well branched stalks, it is exceptionally good for color 
accent in the garden. July-Aug. 42 in. $3.00 
GAY TROUBADOUR 39-48 (Nesmith 1941) Entirely differ- 
ent and charming is this most unusual red and cream yellow 
bicolor. The petals are bright Indian red in stunning contrast 
to the sepals of frosty maize yellow. Very flaring flowers. A 
flower of great beauty and refinement and a great favorite 
with garden visitors. A. M., T. H. 8. 1951. July-Aug. 40 
in, $1.50 
GEORGIA BELLE (G. Douglas 1951). The luscious color- 
ing of a rosy peach best describes this delightful hemero- 
callis. The sepals are Spanish orange (No. 10/3) and are 
very smoothly finished. The petals have an undercolor of this 
same orange with an overflush of current red (No. 821/2) on 
the upper part. An open recurving full flower that gives the 
effect of a rosy peach bordered with buff. A very free bloom- 
er that makes a lovely clump in the garden. 25 buds on grace- 
ful nodding stalks. July-Aug. 40 in. $5.00 
GLOWING GOLD 37-77 (Nesmith 1940) Large persimmon 
orange flowers with petals slightly twisted at the tips as in 
Wau-Bun. A broad recurving flower and it is the most bril- 
liant orange that I have seen. July-Aug. 36 in. $3.00 
GOLDEN GRAIN 38-365 (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. 45 in. $2.0 
GRETCHEN (H. P. Sass 1950) A very lovely rose-red with 
large full flowers and splendid garden value. H. M., T. H. S. 
1952. July-Aug. 40 in. $7.50 
GUIDING LIGHT 48-91 (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 
