PROVEN STANDBYS 
REDS AND WINES 
While much has been written about the colors of Daylilies, I still believe it is im- 
possible to appreciate these wonderful reds and wines fully without actually seeing 
them growing in your garden. Even those of you who insist on only lighter colors 
will usually come to agree with me when I say that it takes this depth in colors to bring 
out the true value of the lemons and pastels. Many varieties offered under the heading 
Reds and Wines are older standbys that we have offered for many years, and we be- 
lieve they will remain among America’s best during our entire lifetime. 
While the Daylily craze is sweeping America, there is a great deal of “swapping” 
(and what a wonderful idea) of plants going on among many gardeners, but in some 
cases they were possibly not quite careful enough about their labels. This has inevi- 
tably resulted in some of the smaller growers acquiring misnamed stock and offering it 
for sale in the best of faith (but still misnamed). Let’s all know we are right in this, 
and not just think so. We make the greatest effort to keep our plants POSITIVELY 
true to name. In our 244 million plants, if we ever found one plant in a row where it 
didn’t belong, our entire operations would halt, if necessary, to remove that plant 
and remove it immediately. You can be assured that all stock you receive from Russell 
Gardens is strictly true to name and of a quality we believe to be unsurpassed, yet at 
prices everyone can afford. You are doing us the utmost favor to inform us immediately 
if you ever have reason to complain. 
ADAGIO. Dormant. (Russell) 
An unusual, brilliant red, between a fiery red 
and a black-red, with deeper eye zone and small 
yellow throat. Keeps perfectly. For you who 
are seeking an outstanding red, this is it. 4-inch 
bloom. Ht. 3 ft. May, June. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.90. 
ALLAPATAH. Evergreen. (Watkins) 
A large flower of fine texture. In color it ap- 
proaches mascara. A real contender in the dark 
maroon field. Originated in Florida. Ht. 3 ft. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
ANNETTE. Dormant. (Russell) 
Mahogany-red, almost a black-red. This 
lovely, 6-inch flower has a deep, wide, chrome- 
colored throat. Its height is only 20 inches, which 
is quite unusual for a Daylily in this color class. 
April, May, June. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
BLACK PRINCE. Dormant. (Russell) 
Looking for a real dark red? Here’s one that’s 
almost black and will stand up under the hottest 
sun. Keeps well in the evening. The petals and 
sepals are an even color, with a slightly darker 
eye zone. The throat has a small yellow cup. 
Petals and sepals are wide, opening full, slightly 
reflexed, with velvety finish. Ht. 31% ft. April, 
May. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
BLANCHE HOOKER. Evergreen. (Stout) 
A 41-inch flower of brick-red with deep 
chrome throat. Long blooming season. Ht. 3 ft. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
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CANYON PURPLE. Dormant. (Nesmith) 
One of the finest steps toward a bluish Daylily. 
It is a dark red variety with an overlay or sheen 
of plum or prune-purple, which is highly dis- 
tinctive. Very nice broad flowers. Ht. 38 in. 
Midseason. $5.00 each. 
CARNIVAL. Dormant. (Russell) 
Now here’s a real circus-wagon-red with a 
deeper, rich red eye zone. When this is in full 
bloom, you have something in your garden to 
really make them take note. A 4-inch bloom with 
chrome throat. Ht. 3 ft. May, June. $1.00 each. 
CHEE CHEE. Dormant. (Russell) 
This small, 31-inch flower with wide, rounded, 
rich scarlet-red petals and huge, deep yellow 
throat is a twice bloomer, in April, May and 
again in July. It defies any weather conditions. 
Ht. 21% ft. $1.00 each. 
CRIMSON STAR. Semi-Evergreen. (Douglas) 
Large, open flower of crimson, flushed deeper 
on the petals and sepals just above the gold cup. 
The brilliance of the flowers is outstanding, and 
it makes a stunning clump in the garden, with 
fifteen or more buds on a stem. Ht. 3 ft. July. 
$10.00 each. 
DAWN PLAY. Evergreen. (Nesmith) 
A wide-open bloom of a deep velvety rose, with 
a beautiful golden throat. Very free blooming. 
Ht. 4 ft. June, July. $1.00 each. 
RUSSELL GARDENS, SPRING, TEXAS 
