~ FOREWORD 
We wil to take this opportunity to thank our 
many friends and bela ther hast for. ‘the orders: Feceived 
this. past. season. --.~ - Sica ys © , v4) oan ana 
To those of you ne pocauirendeal us to your 
gardening friends we say “thank you.” 
We shall as in the past send out quality plants 
that are full of vigor. Plants that will live and 
grow and give satisfaction. . 
Our plants are carefully grown and have that 
vigorous root system needed for rapid establishment 
in your garden. They are not “blown up” with 
fertilizer nor are they irrigated. . 
This year all plants shipped will be treated 
against mold and decay. This process also tends 
to heal all roots which have been trimmed. 
Remember most daylilies are hardy, disease and insect 
resistant and will give more satisfaction for your investment 
than any other perennial we know. 
To those who are receiving this catalog for the 
first time, we hope you too, will join our list of 
satisfied customers. 
Wishing you every ee with your 1954 garden 
venture and that your garden will be an outstanding 
one. We remain, 
Sincerely, 
Rainbow Daylily Gardens. 
PLANTING & CARE 
Plant either in full’sun or where. they will receive about 
six hours of sun daily. Reds & some of the other deep 
colors are best planted where they receive some protection 
from the hot sun, such as on the East or North Side of 
shrubbery borders. High drifting shade is fine but avoid 
planting in those densely shaded areas. 
Space plants about two ft. apart. Spread out roots and 
set to a depth so that ground level will be one inch above 
point where roots and foliage meet. 
Mix a handful of bone meal and one or two of sheep 
manure into the soil for each plant when setting. Compost 
is excellent incorporated into the soil. Do not over fertilize. 
Water well until established. If planted in hot weather 
a wise precaution is to shade plant until growth starts. 
Daylilies need a good growing season to become 
well established. The bloom on newly set plants 
may be somewhat off size and off color. Given a 
little time they reward the grower generously year 
after year. 
REGIONAL PERFORMERS 
As daylilies are regional performers it is wise to 
consult growers or your local garden club as to 
which varieties do best in your ‘particular section. 
HARDINESS 
Nearly all varieties are hardy from Canada to Cuba. 
Some have asked if daylilies grown in Florida are hardy 
in the North? “Yes, they are,” as hardiness is inherent 
in the variety and does not depend upon where it is grown. 
RECURRENT BLOOMERS 
~~ Most all varieties we list bloom several times yearly 
here in the South and many will repeat in the North. 
