INEMEROCALLIS 
Here is a perennial that can “take it” in most any section of the country, and it 
seems to thrive well in lime or acid soil; sandy or clay soil; sun or light, shade; hot 
or cold; wet or dry situations. They bloom from midsummer to early fall, a time 
when so few other perennials are in bloom. 
Recent introductions have brought new colors and types that are very appealing 
and they are a distinct break from the common yellow, or orange, that one is apt 
to associate with daylilies They can now be had in peach tints; pastel tones; blended 
tones or solid colors, from soft yellow to wine red. Some of the two-tone effects are 
really startling revelations of what the hybridizer is able to accomplish. 
The Hemerocallis with its sterling qualities deserves to be placed among our 
finest perennials, and the collection we offer represents some of the very best varieties. 
We are growing and testing many new varieties of Hemerocallis. Those with 
outstanding good qualities will appear in our list in the future. 
Hemerocallis transplant readily almost any time, but early spring and late 
summer is most desirable. Our best shipping season here is from August 1 to 
October 1. 
A generous amount of Peat Moss in the soil will work wonders in establishing 
plants in their new location. 
OUR 1955 INTRODUCTIONS 
The two following varieties are from crosses made by Mr. Orville Fay. We 
received them from him before they produced their first bloom. 
LITTLE CHIEF 
A very free-blooming bright red with yellow throat. Flowers are of medium 
size and are borne just above the heavy dark green foliage. Height 24 to 26 
inches. This variety is very valuable for many gardens because it blooms so 
freely and it’s a low grower, ideal for flanking taller varieties. One of the few 
good low-growing varieties. First blooms open about July 5th. This plant is a 
very fast propagator and we have sufficient stock on hand to offer it at this 
very attractive price. Each $5.00 
MANTILLA 
This new Daylily has interested many visitors in our gardens. The color is 
unusual and very attractive, but hard to describe. It could be called dark rose 
or light red with just a tone of purple, but it is a very clear self color, — the 
only one like it in our gardens. The flowers are of medium size on well branched 
stems about 40 inches tall. Begins to bloom about mid-July. Each $10.00 
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