RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY— 
Yes folks, last year we were wishing for rains, but our garden did not suffer 
due to the fact that we irrigated, as we are just in the city and had ample water for 
that purpose. This spring we not only had an unusually warm February but continuing 
mild, and as to rains we are really getting them. Our plants sure are showing the 
effects of the rains too, as they are sure husky looking fellows in most cases, and all 
will be very fine by the time you receive this catalog. Yes, folks, we sure have husky 
plants just itching to be growing in your garden. Hurry your orders. 
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON KRAUS VARIETIES 
Dr. E. J. Kraus Daylilies are not listed this season due to the heavy demand 
we had on these varieties last year. We have a nice stock, perhaps nicer than 
most other growers, but dare not offer them this year due to the fact that they 
sell out so fast, and they would not last the season through. We have perhaps 
50 varieties of his. Some growers are listing some of his, and we advise anyone 
who has a chance to obtain any, get them while you can this year. I doubt if 
there will be many available next season. They are even scarce with the intro- 
ducer. 
YES FOLKS—WE TRY TO PLEASE 
I got some Daylilies from you last fall, they have bloomed and are lovely. Thanks 
so much for such nice plants. WASHINGTON 
Received my Daylilies today, this was my first order and I sure was pleased with 
them. They were such lovely plants and arrived in very good condition. MICHIGAN 
I received the Daylilies which were the nicest ones I have ever ordered. MASSA- 
CHUSETTS 
The Daylilies you sent me arrived in excellent condition. We live in a hot valley 
so I separated the plants and put them in a damp place under a tree. They are grow- 
ing already. CALIFORNIA 
Thank you very much for the nice plants and an extra thanks for the bonus lily. 
MICHIGAN 
My Siberian Iris arrived in fine condition, lovely plants and such generous divis- 
ions. Is’ my first order from you and I’m very much pleased with your plants. 
NEBRASKA 
Received my Daylily order and am very pleased with it, also more than pleased 
with the extra. They arrived in wonderful condition. NEBRASKA 
I received my order of Daylilies yesterday, the plants arrived in fine condition. 
Thank you for the extra ones. NORTH CAROLINA 
My order has been received and I thank you. I have always received nicer plants 
from you than from any other nursery I’ve ever ordered from. GEORGIA 
I received the shipment of Daylilies on Saturday and was very pleased with the 
quality of the plants and also for the extra included with the order. I did not think 
my small order should rate such a fine extra, but I sure want you to know that it was 
much appreciated. Your firm is one of the most generous that I have dealt with for 
quite some time. KANSAS 
My order of 12 Hemerocallis came in excellent condition. I am well pleased with 
the s:ze of the plants and your prompt service. GEORGIA 
The Hems arrived in beautiful condition. Piant ‘were more satisfactory than I 
had expected. You have made a steady customer. ILLINOIS 
I just received a shipment of plants from you which arrived in excellent condi- 
tion. They were the nicest plants I have ever been lucky enough to receive from 
source. OKLAHOMA 8 any 
NEW INTRODUCTIONS 
BOLD SURPRISE (Ryder) A gorgeous creation, a ruffled edged 5-6 inch Mikado 
patterned Daylily. The coloring is more contrasty, zone is darker and petals 
more artistically patterned. A good bloomer, and nice increaser. This variety 
is another on to help fill in the gap of those scarce eyed varieties. Height about 
31 feet, and blooms about July. 10.00 Net. 
ETHEL MAY (Ryder) Cute 15-18 inch medium size yellow. Nice for front of 
border. Blooms about June-July. No reservations or orders accepte until 1955. 
