FAIRMOUNT 
SU-LIN 40-215 (Nesmith 1941). The name is Chinese and 
freely translated means “a little bit of something precious,” 
therefore it seems a fitting name for this lovely bi-color of 
pale mauve and creamy yellow. The flowers are open and 
flaring with petals of orchid pink and sepals of light yellow. 
AS Vie He Ss 19525 a July AUS oo) Ine dorm. $1.50 
SUMMER GOLD 387-135 (Nesmith 1940). A deep chrome 
flower with recurved sepals slightly lighter than the crimped 
and twisting petals. The halo of ochraecous orange is an 
added joy. Long season of bloom with second bloom in Sep- 
tember. July-Aug.-Sept. 39 in. dorm. $2.50 
TALLY-HO 43-52 (Nesmith 1949). Bright and glowing as a 
huntsman’s coat, this vermilion red is very brilliant in the 
garden. The recurving flowers are medium in size with the 
edges of petals and sepals lightly fluted, and a deeper flush 
of red above the yellow throat. July-Aug. 39 in. dorm. 
$3.00 
TA MING 45-35 (Nesmith 1948). Rarely does one see a 
hemerocallis with more perfect form and finish. The full 
orange-buff flowers (deep Ta Ming in the color chart) have 
evenly fluted edges on both petals and sepals. The exterior 
of the buds is unique and very attractive with green tips in 
contrast to the brilliant orange. July-Aug. 35 in. dorm. 
$2.00 
TAPERLIGHT 40-439 (Nesmith 1947). Cream in color, this 
floriferous hemerocallis is especially good for the front of 
the border. The flowers are large, and very well formed 
with lush green foliage coming up above the lowest flowers. 
July-Aug. 36 in. dorm. Sold out for 1955. $2.00 
THE ELEPHANT (Nesmith 1954) This hemerocallis was 
given the name on account of its huge size and spreading 
form. I am not particularly fond of this type of flower, but 
so many garden visitors have urged its introduction that I 
have decided to list it this year. It is a self of rich chrome 
yellow with petals and sepals medium in size and boldly re- 
curving. A spectacular flower with rather high branching. 
38 in. dorm. $8.00 
THE SULTAN 39-185 (Nesmith 1944). Very dark red with 
a gold throat. The color in Ridgway is burnt lake, but the 
flat finish in the color chart gives no idea of the depth of 
color and velvety finish of this deep red. A self with broad 
compact petals and sepals. July-Aug. 36 in. dorm. $2.00 
THISTLEDOWN 48-15 (Nesmith 1952) M. The name seems 
most fitting for this fragrance, free flowering, very pale 
cream flower. It is an evening bloomer with wide flaring 
flowers that open about five P.M. and last well through the 
next day. Cool and refreshing, the flowers have ruffled 
petals and sepals, and are carried on strong well branched 
scapes. July-Aug. 38 in. dorm. $6.00 
THUNDERHEAD 47-1 (Nesmith 1948). As the name im- 
plies, this is a very dark hemerocallis. A self with full open 
flowers of velvety red, flushed almost black, with very little 
deep yellow at the center of the bloom. In spite of the depth 
of color there is a lustrous sheen that makes it stand out in 
the garden. July-Aug. 40 in. dorm. $3.00 
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TOURMALINE 41-119 (Nesmith 1953). Cool and refreshing, 
this Oriental Pink is a charming pastel self done in light 
lavender-pink tones. Exceptionally free flowering with 69 
buds on one tall sturdy stalk, thus giving a long season of 
bloom. Aug. 49 in. dorm. $6.00 
TRACERY 39-70 (Nesmith 1944). A very full broad petaled 
flower of pale Chalcedony yellow with a delicate lace-like 
tracery of salmon buff in the center of the open cup-shaped 
bloom. Lovely and delicate in color, but with exceptionally 
firm substance, and sturdy well branched stalks, this hem- 
erocallis always attracts visitors. Aug. 40 in. dorm. $2.00 
TREASURE TROVE 48-52 (Nesmith 1952) M. L. A warm 
glowing flower of azalea pink deepened toward the throat by 
a flush of jasper red just above the tiny chartreuse cup. A 
lighter fluted border of flesh pink on both the petals and 
sepals adds charm to the bloom. Pink stamens and pistil. 
The flowers are heavy substanced and give a very pink effect 
in the garden. July-Aug. 38 in. dorm. $5.00 
TWILIGHT TRYST 46-14 (Nesmith 1949). Those that like 
evening blooming hemerocallis will enjoy this light Forsythia 
yellow. A self except for a narrow line or halo of Morocco 
red on the petals, but not on the sepals, giving a triangular 
effect at the heart of the bloom. Both petals and sepals have 
a delightful ruffling at the edges. Tall with very heavy 
substanced blooms opening about five P.M. and remaining 
in good condition for 24 hours. July-Aug. 46 in. ae 
VALIANT (Cook 1943). An impressive glowing orange 
with large flowers of spreading form and firm substance. A 
very worthy hemerocallis. H.M., T.H.S. 1950. A.M., T. H. 
Se Was, dhol, 440) saat, Cloraaa, $3.00 
VESPERS 38-161 (Nesmith 1941). There is quiet elegance 
about this very pale cream that gives it great distinction 
and beauty. A deftly turned bloom of extremely heavy sub- 
stance and open flaring form with petals and sepals lightly 
ruffled at the edges. The flowers open late in the afternoon 
and remain fresh during the next day. When plants are 
established they throw second bloom stalks lasting into Sep- 
tember. July-Sept. 39 in. dorm. Selected for trial at Wis- 
ley in England. $2.50 
VIKING (Stout 1946). Strong and sturdy, this rich orange- 
red has great garden value. The flowers are firmly finished 
with a slightly deeper halo just above the cool yellow throat. 
July-Aug. 40 in. ev. $1.50 
WAXWING 45-38G (Nesmith 1953). A wax-like flower for 
which the name seems most fitting. The full recurving blooms 
are of large size and Coral Pink in color. It is a self except 
for the creamy yellow throat, and there seems to be a frosty 
sheen enveloping the whole flower. A little lighter in color 
than Her Majesty, but equally lovely, it was warmly praised 
by visitors at the time of the Hemerocallis National Meeting 
in 1952. Tall and stately, with many blooms on adequately 
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dorm. Stock Limited. Net $20.00 
WINDSOR TAN 41-63 (Nesmith 1948). This brownish bi- 
color of Windsor Tan (Maerz & Paul) and Buff Yellow has 
impressed many as being very distinctive. The petals are 
broad and firm of glowing golden brown with sepals of yel- 
low lightly flushed with warm sepia. H.M., T.H.S. 1952. 
July-Aug. 34 in. dorm. $3.00 
