HEMEROCALLIS (Daylilies) 
The Hemerocallis, or daylily, is the one perennial plant that comes 
close to being all things to all gardeners. They can ke grown without 
fuss or bother, fitting into various conditions of soil, moisture and full 
sun or partial shade. 
These pest-free plants will be a permanent addition to your garden. 
They need not be divided and transplanted for several years. 
They are in full bloom in the middle of the hot summer when 
flowers are not too plentiful, and many varieties continue through with 
reblooming periods, clear up until heavy frosts. 
SHIPMENTS can be made from August to December, and February 
to March 15th. 
AFTERGLOW (Stout 1941) $1.50 
A waxy textured buff, artistically blended pink which is accented 
in the throat and midrib of the flower. July. Evergreen. 36”. 
ATHLONE (Russell) $1.50 
Delicately tinted in fascinating tones of cinnamon-pink. The wide 
throat is pale yellow. Flowers are of good size and pleasing form. 
This one is highly rated. 36”. Evergreen. 
AUGUST CHARM (Bach 1953) $3.00 
A blending of salmon-pink and orange sherbet, with a small green 
throat. 42”. 
BESS FOREMAN (Bach 1954) $5.00 
Pink daylilies are fast becoming a reality. Here we have one with 
medium pink petals and cream sepals. The flower is of medium 
size; floriferous, and a good grower. A twice bloomer. Semi- 
deciduous. 38”. 
CANARI (Nesmith 1940) $1.50 
These large open flowers are of palest canary yellow with a satiny 
finish. An evening bloomer. Plant them in light shade. Evergreen. 
36”. 
CHIANTE (Nesmith) $1.50 
This raspberry-rose self is a delightful variation. 36”. Deciduous. 
COLONIAL DAME (Milliken 1948) $2.00 Net 
Large 6” flower, with broad ruffled and creped petals. It is light 
apricot, banded with a pale rose-tan, and a bright gold throat. Ex- 
cellent substance and long blooming period. Semi-deciduous. 36”. 
CRADLE SONG (Milliken) $7.50 Net 
In this we find a three-time bloomer that opens in the afternoon 
and lasts into the next day. It is a progeny of the famous High 
Noon, but is a good increaser. It seems that no fault can be found 
with this little fellow, as its blooms are large, even though its 
stalks are about 22 inches in height. What a grand show this beauty, 
with its lovely deep yellow flowers, will be, when planted in the 
front of your flower beds. Evergreen. 
CRYSTAL PINK (Nesmith 1938) $1.00 
A salmon pink with a deeper rose halo. There is a frosty sheen 
over the entire flower. The sepals are recurved. A hardy grower. 
Tall and well branched. 42”. Semi-deciduous. July-August. 
DAUNTLESS (Stout 1935) 75¢ 
Pale yellow with a greenish throat. Long blooming season. Open 
evenings and a recurrent bloomer. Semi-deciduous. 36”. 
DAWN PLAY (Nesmith 1938) $1.00 
This deep velvety rose, flushed gold in the heart of the flower, 
blooms early in the season and is recurrent. 48”. Deciduous. 
DR. STOUT (Traub 1938) 75¢ 
A rich deep orange, overlaid bright cinnamon. July-August. HO", 
Evergreen. 
FLORE PLENO (Species) 75¢ 
This is a very double, or triple petaled daylily. The color is a vivid 
reddish-orange. Large symmetrically formed flowers. It is a fast 
increaser and deciduous. 48”. 
FOND CARESS (Milliken) $2.50 Net 
Daylilies that will remain open all evening are not too plentiful, 
therefore, they are “must haves.” Fond Caress is one of them. Its 
lovely shimmering star dusted petals are creamy yellow, lily-shaped, 
with broad petals and sepals which overlap. A most fragrant flower. 
Evergreen. 36”. 
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GARDEN LADY (Norton) $1.50 
This is a very pretty and satisfactory pink blend, we are sure you will 
like. Evergreen. 36”. 
GARNET ROBE (Milliken) $2.50 
A true garnet-red of heavy velvet texture, with a deep yellow-green 
throat, The rich, glowing, smooth coloring of this flower has won 
it top rating in this color class. A vigorous grower and early bloom- 
ing. Evergreen. 36”. Pictured on back cover. 
GRANADA (Traub) 75¢ 
A red-bronze, with a golden throat which gives it life. The petals are 
nice and wide. A twice bloomer and evergreen. 36”. 
HONEY REDHEAD (Nesmith 1942) $1.00 
A rare combination of colors, bright rose-red with a well defined 
border of pale yellow. 38”. June-July. Deciduous. 
JEAN (McDade) $1.25 
A gay and exciting brick red and yellow bicolor. The sepals have 
a prominent yellow midrib through the center. Its edges are curly 
and fluted. Spectacular in the garden. Late, 48”. 
JEAN LAFITTE (Claar) $3.00 
A deep garnet of velvety texture, with a throat of cool chartreuse 
green. Wide petals and sepals. Early mid-season. 36”. 
JEWEL RUSSELL (Russell) $3.00 Net 
Large blooms of pale lemon yellow with ruffled edges. Petals are 
wide and recurved. A knockout. Evergreen. 36”. 
JOY RUSSELL (Russell 1942) $1.00 
A tall, light yellow, paler than lemon yellow. Full, open flowers. 
A good garden subject. Evergreen. 36”. 
KANAPAHA (Watkins) $1.50 
Here is another jewel for your garden, in a clear bright raspberry- 
red without midrib or eye-zone. Even the throat of the flower is 
the same. Evergreen. 36”. 
LAMPASAS $1.00 
An attractive blending of apricot and buff tones. The flowers are 
large and have a graceful wide open flare. 36”. Deciduous. 
LUSTROUS (Nesmith 1942) $1.00 
A large, bright pink overflushed with a lustrous sheen. Orange 
throat. Many flowered, well-branched stalks. Deciduous. 40”. 
MADCAP. (Nesmith) $1.00 
An outstanding bright burnt orange which will be a distinctive 
addition to your daylily collection. Very floriferous. Evergreen. 
MADRIGAL (Milliken) $8.50 
Take the substance of Ruffled Pinafore, the crepe texture and width 
of petals of Colonial Dame and blend the colors of both parents, to 
obtain a warm apricot with a rosy dusting. The petals have a delight- 
ful reflex, which sets this daylily apart from the ordinary. Early mid- 
season. A rebloomer. 36”. (Colonial Dame x Ruffled Pinafore ) 
MAID MARION (Lester) $5.00 
Large graceful flowers of coral pink with ruffled segments. Grows 
an in the north and fairly low in the south. Good increaser. De- 
ciduous. 
MAJESTIC (Stout) $1.50 
One of the finest of the large deep orange daylies. 36”. 
MARIE WOOD (Wood) $25.00 Net 
Really a pink daylily—very near Azalea pink. Round, full flowers 
evenly toned and of firm smooth texture, with recurving petals. 
The same pink coloring follows deep into the throat of the flower, 
which has a dewy freshness about it the entire day. Best growing 
results are found with 'this one, when planted and left undisturbed 
for several years. It does not seem to like being transplanted every 
year. Early mid-season. Deciduous. 30”. Stock very limited. 
MARY GUENTHER (Russell) 15¢ 
A brilliant color contrasting bi-color of carmine-red and clear yel- 
low. July. Recurrent bloomer. Evergreen. 36”. 
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