DAYLILY CULTURE 
Hemerocallis (Daylilies) are fast becoming the most impértant and pre- 
fered summer perennial. This increased popularity is due to (1) The many beauti- 
ful colors and forms available (2) Minimum maintenance cost (3) Ease of growth 
(4) The Daylily is practically disease free. The culture of the Daylily is simple: 
Give them ample garden space, good garden soil, one yearly feeding and adequate 
water at blooming time. . 
WHEN TO PLANT: April 1st to November Ist. However, those south of us will 
lengthen this transplanting period, further north, the period will be 
shortened. 
HOW TO PLANT: Plant shallow, one inch of soil over the spread out roots is 
sufficient for spring planting, two inches when planted in the fall. Allow 
three feet between plants for a permanent planting. For an immediate 
display plant 14 feet apart and remove every other plant at the end of 
the second blooming period. 
WHERE TO PLANT: Flower bed borders; perennial flower beds; rock gardens; 
for low hedges; in front of shrubbery; around the patio; near pools; use 
as accent plants near gates and entrances. . . 
SUN NEEDED: Daylilies will grow anywhere but for the best blooming results 
they should have at least 4 hours of sun a day. This may be full sun, 
high shade or passing shadows. 
TYPE OF SOIL: Daylilies will grow in any type of soil, clay, sand, loam. They 
will thrive in soil that is either acid or alkaline. It is the condition of 
the soil that is most important. Clay soil should be conditioned with 
sand or sifted ashes with plenty of compost added. Sandy soil needs 
plenty of humus. 
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FERTILIZER: Dairy fetilizer and bone meal make a splendid combination. Day- 
lilies do not need fertilizer high in nitrogen, this will ruin the color of 
the flower. Two tablespoons of O- 14-14 worked into the soil when the 
Daylily is planted is suggested. Maintain a compost heap and use 
liberally. 
MULCH: Mulching Daylilies is excellent. It prevents evaporation during the 
summer and protects during the winter freezes.Do not use a soggy 
material. The following are suggested: Compost, dairy Fertilizer, well 
rotted sawdust, peanut hulls, pine straw, oak leaves or excelsior. 
_ WATER: Daylilies will tolerate either excessive rain or drouth. They should be 
watered well when first transplanted. During the blooming period, 
plenty of water will make the flowers larger and more sun resistant. 
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