26 FAIRMOUNT 
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. H.M., T.H.S. 
1950. A. M.,T. H.S.1952. July-Aug. 39in. Semi-ev. $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. dorm. $1.50 
DOUBLOON (Nesmith 1945). Tall and commanding this 
large flowered deep orange self of semi-flaring form has very 
firm substance and great garden value. Aug. 44 in. dorm. 
$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. July-August. 
39 in. dorm. $6.00 
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 Withdrawn to increase stock. July-Aug. 
38 in. ev. $4.00 
EVENTIDE 49-8 (Nesmith 1952) M. L. An evening bloom- 
ing yellow that is a great favorite of Dr. Corliss. The aure- 
olin 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. July-Aug. 42 in. ev. $2.50 
FLAMING VELVET 46-108 (Nesmith 1947). Large open 
flowers with wide petals and sepals of deep Signal red. The 
flowers have heavy substance and velvety finish, sturdy, well 
branched stalks. July-Aug. 40 in. dorm. $3.00 
FAIRY GOLD 48-38 (Nesmith 1951). A delectable small 
flowered 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 
slender 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 buds. 
AT in. ev. $2.50 
FAIRY JEWELS 43-89 (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. Semi-ev. Sold out for 1955. $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. 
Aug.-Sept. 40 in. dorm. $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 stalks. Aug. 52 in. dorm. $3.00 
GARDENS 
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 
very sturdy well branched stalks have from 35 to 40 flowers, 
and it has the longest season of bloom of any hemerocallis 
that Iknow. July-Sept. 40 in. Semi-ev. $3.00 
50th ANNIVERSARY (Stout). A distinctive and exotic ar- 
rangement of color. The broad petaled flowers are rich deep 
orange with a brilliant red halo. July-Aug. 38 in. ev. $5.00 
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 heavy fluted edges. The stalks are 
tall and strong. H.M., T.H.S. 1950. A.M., T.H.S. 1953. 
July-Aug. 42 in. ev. $4.00 
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. dorm. $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. 
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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 deep- 
ens just above the tangarine 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. 41 in. July-Aug. dorm. $3.00 
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. July-Aug. 36 in. ev. $2.50 
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. dorm. $1.50 
GAY TROUBADOUR 39-48 (Nesmith 1941). Entirely dif- 
ferent and charming is this most unusual red and cream yel- 
low bicolor. The petals are bright Indian red in stunning con- 
trast 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.S. 1951. 
July-Aug. 40 in. dorm. $1.25 
GEORGIA BELLE (G. Douglas 1951). The luscious color- 
ing of a rosy peach best describes this delightful hemero- 
calls. 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 currant 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 bloomer that makes a lovely clump in the garden. 25 
buds on graceful nodding stalks. July-Aug. 40 in. ev. $4.00 
GLADSOME 40-11 (Nesmith 1941). A very clear orange 
yellow self with well formed flowers and especially good for 
border planting. An early variety that blooms with the late 
flowering Bearded irises. June-July. 34 in. ey. $3.00 
GLORY ROAD (H. P. Sass 1952). Tall and commanding 
with flowers of very smooth deepest orange, even to the sta- 
mens and pistil. Heavy substance and good branching. July. 
40 in. dorm. $3.00 
