DAYLILIES—Continued 
MONGOL (Norton) Each 1.50 
Immense flaring 6 inch flowers of clearest light canary yellow. 
Well branched 3 foot stems. One of the very best yellow varie- 
ties. July-August. 
MOONBEAM (H. P. Sass) Each 1.00 
Large canary-yellow flowers of star-like form. Blooms over a 
long season from July to late August. Very tall, up to 5 feet. 
MOONRAY (Nesmith) Each 1.00 
Dainty pale yellow with contrasting red eye zone. Recurved 
lightly ruffled flowers. 3 feet. July-August. 
MOROCCO RED (Nesmith) Each 1.00 
Garnet red describes this variety in our garden. Very fine 
color and a most reliable performer. 3 feet. July. 
NARANJA (Wheeler) Each 3.00 
The fines’ ORANGE daylily and without doubt one of the 
most beautiful of all. Gorgeous wide petaled flowers of ama- 
ryllis form. Attracts more attention than any other variety we 
grow. 21% feet. July. Picture on page 47. 
OLD IVORY (Popov) Each 1.00 
Soft creamy yellow. Charming flowers with slightly whirled 
petals. 3 feet. July. 
ORANGE BEAUTY (Sass) Each 3.50 
Top ranking pure orange variety from the Sass farms. Robust 
plants that produce a wealth of large blooms on stout well 
branched stems 4 feet in height. August. 
PASCAGOULA (Fisher) Each 1.00 
Huge blended bicolor of rosy bronze and soft apricot yellow. 
Prominent yellow throat. July-August. 3 feet. 
PERSIAN PRINCESS (Nesmith) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
One of the darkest varieties and very impressive. Deep ma- 
hogany red flushed purple. 3¥2 feet. July-August. 
PETRA (Nesmith) Each 1.50 
One of the prettiest of the Nesmith introductions. The wide 
petaled flowers are light ruby red and soft apricot orange pro- 
duced in large numbers for many weeks. Midseason. 32 inches. 
PINK CHARM (Nesmith) Each 1.50; 3 for 3.50 
A most charming daylily of fully reflexed lily form. Dusky rose 
pink with light yellow center. We like it immensely. 4 feet. 
July-August. 
PINK LUSTRE (Nesmith) Each 2.50 
One of the best pinks. Unique blend of cream and fulvous red 
creating a very definite pink effect. Soft yellow throat shades 
out to cream pink on outer petals. 4 feet. July and August. 
POTENTATE (Nesmith) Each 3.50 
A rare and much sought after daylily. Though the flowers 
are not large the color is PURPLE. Detailed description is 
near pansy purple or deep petunia violet with practically no 
yellow in the throat. 31% feet. July-August. Picture on page 46. 
PRIDE OF HOUSTON (Russell) Each .75 
Two toned red with deep eye zone. Petals bright mahogany 
red, sepals lighter. Evergreen. 3 feet. July-August. 
PRINCESS (Stout) Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
One of the lightest yellow daylilies and fragrant. Recurved 
blooms are pale lemon yellow. Evergreen. 24% feet. July. 
PRISCILLA (Russell) Each .75 
Wide petaled flowers of deep blush rose. One of Russell’s best. 
PURPLE FINCH (Nesmith) Each 1.50 
Brilliant deep red purple with yellow center. Large recurving 
flowers abundantly produced on strong 4 foot stems. July. 
PURPLE AND GOLD (Nesmith) Each 1.50 
Extremely wide petaled rounded flower of dusky maroon with 
big yellow cup. A bold and handsome variety. 31% feet. July. 
PURPLE WATERS (Russcll) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.50 
One of the very best of the so-called purple varieties. Actually 
w-ne red with lemon yellow throat. June-July. Rebloomer. 
RAJAH (Stout) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Gaily colored flowers of orange red and deep mahogany cen- 
ters. Heavy bloomcr. July-August. 
RED HUSSAR (Nesmith) Each 1.00 
Very bright carmine red lily with deep orange center. 3¥2 feet. 
July-August. 
REVOLUTE (Sass) Each 2.00 
One of the finest yellow daylilies. Sharply recurved flowers of 
lily form and good size. Quality is stamped all over this splen- 
did variety so highly rated everywhere. In bloom four weeks 
during July-August. 342 to 4 feet. 
ROSALIND (Stout) Each 1.50 
Selected clone of fulva rosea, superior in color and a stronger 
grower. One of the best pinks. 31% feet. July-August. 
ROSE GEM (Stout) Each 3.00 
Beautiful dusky rose pink that has received highest praises 
from qualified judges. This one should become most popular. 
3 feet. July-August. 
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ROSY DAWN (Nesmith) Each 2.50 
A new deep rose pink especially valuable because of its early 
blooming. Petals somewhat twisted. 34% feet. June. 
ROYALIST (Marx 1954) Each 5.00 
Bright tomato red with oyertones of copper. Fully recurved 
flowers of uniform color except for yellow midribs on petals. 
Large, brilliant and quite distinct from other reds. Abundant 
flowering and a fast incrcascr. 2'/% feet. June-July. 
ROYAL RUBY (Nesmith) Each 2.00 
A near crimson red with brilliance and color intensity not 
matched by any other red variety. Almost an absolute self with 
glossy finish. 31% feet. July-August. Picture on page 46. 
ROYALTY (Nesmith) Each 1.00 
Rich maroon red with velvety finish and small yellow throat. 
Large open flower with broad petals. The finest of the maroons. 
Few plants. 34% fect. July-August. 
RUBY SUPREME (Wheeler) Each 1.00 
One of the highest rated red daylilics that has won highest 
awards. Large 6 inch flowers of dcep ruby red. Good grower. 
July-August. Picture on page 42. 
SANTA MARIA (Russell) Each 1.00 
Difficult to describe this lovely daylily. Dusky wine red or soft 
purplish rose gives some idea of the color. Large wavy flowers 
that recurve slightly. Rebloomer. 34% feet. Junc. 
SPITFIRE (Russell) Each .75 
Fiery red flowers with yellow centers and midribs. Blooms are 
so lavishly produced that an established clump is a most vivid 
mass of color in June and July. Wide open flowers. 21% feet. 
SU-LIN (Nesmith) Each 2.00 
Beautiful bicolor of unusual color pattern. Petals are orchid 
pink, sepals light yellow, open flowers of flaring form. For those 
who like delicate colors. 3 feet. 
SWEETBRIAR (Nesmith) Each 1.00 
Huge robust plant that produces immense open starry flowers 
of blended pink and yellow. Most desirable in every respect. 
+ feet. July-August. 
TAJ MAHAL (Russell) Each 1.00 
Not highly publicized but one of the prettiest daylilies. The 
medium wavy flowers are maize yellow with showy purple 
centers. Very effective in a clump. 24 inches. Rebloomer. 
TAMARA (Milliken) Each 1.50 
Most attractive bicolor that stands out in this color class. The 
contrast of rose red petals and lemon yellow sepals is sharp 
and clear. Robust plant and evergreen. 36 inches. 
THE SULTAN (Nesmith) Each 2.00 
Very deep red with a near black eye zone outside the golden 
throat. Nicely shaped flowers with broad segments. 3 feet. 
July-August. 
TOKAY Each 1.00 
Unusual shade of soft salmon pink. Pale yellow throat and con- 
spicuous cream stripe in each petal. Nicely formed flowers in 
profusion for 2 months during June, July and August. 3/4 feet. 
VALIANT (Cook) Each 3.50 
Rich orange color sinrilar to NARANJA but the scapes grow 
much taller and the flowers are of entirely different form. 
Highly rated everywhere. 4 feet. July-August. 
VEGA (Wheeler) Each 2.00 
Fascinating flowers of deep wine purple with bright yellow 
throat. Very showy in large clumps. 2 feet. July-August. 
VESPERS (Nesmith) Each 2.50 
Large refreshing flowers of creamy yellow. An evening bloomer 
that remains open the following day. 3 feet. July. Picture on 
page 47. 
VIKING (Stout) Each 1.50 
Glowing orange red with scarlet eye zone outside a yellow 
center. Striking garden color. Evergreen. 3¥2 feet. July-August. 
VULCAN (Stout) Each 1.00 
Ruffled deep maroon flowers with orange yellow throat. Slightly 
fragrant. Evergreen. 22 fect. July-August. 
WEKIWA (Traub) Each 1.00 
Brazil red (Maerz and Paul) and one of the brightest of all. 
Large starry flowers on 40 inch stems. Extra good. 
WINSOME (Yeld) Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
A dainty variety with tremendous appeal. Small wide open 
flowers of creamy yellow. Fragrant. Very early. 24% feet. June. 
ZULU BELLE (Marx 1954) Each 5.00 
‘There are many so called Daylilies but most of them either 
fade badly under a hot sun or change color to an amazing de- 
gree undcr varying climatic conditions. This Daylily is a color 
fast deep red purple that does not fade during hot weather. 
The throat is deep yellow surrounded by a dark almost black 
band. Medium 4 inch flowers come in great profusion on won- 
derfully branched 3/2 foot stems. June-July. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS @ BORING, OREGON 
