FOREWORD 
Yes, Sally Smith, Minnie Colquitt and Hattie Clark of 
Shreveport were the carriers responsible for our catch- 
ing “Hem” fever. Clones they brought to us on their 
annual Louisiana native iris treks started the infection; 
and when Lenore Mathews became official primer for 
our Hem region and turned on her inspiration, the in- 
noculation was complete and we headed for Spring, 
Texas and brought back a baker’s dozen of Mr. Russell’s 
‘lection to supplement what we had for a breeding 
indation. 
ough we have been breeding day lilies for about 
years and have registered twenty-three, we are 
really not ready for a catalog because stocks of better 
varieties are so limited; but we have a lot of promising 
mavericks that need branding; and names have a way 
of straying unless properly registered. Besides, Fred 
Stuntz has been a relentless herd-driver on’ potential 
Hem breeders; and, of course, you can’t register unless 
you int oduce—hence, the hurry. 
TERMS 
Cash with order. Postage paid on orders of $5.00 or more. 
Please add 35c for less and 50c if you want package 
insured. We guarantee true to name and healthy plants 
but can’t guarantee results in your garden. 
Pecause stock is very limited, in ordering please specify whether 
you want to be kept on the waiting list for any that can’t be 
delivered promptly or whether you will accept substitutions and, 
if so, designate them or authorize us to substitute in equal value. 
We use Maerz & Paul color chart exclusively. 
