Scarlet Sunset (Wheeler) As brilliantly glowing as a flaming sunset. Medium sized, 
regularly formed flower. Buds are orange-scarlet. Very well received by all 
who view it. Mid-season. 30”. $2.00 
Sceptre (Bechtold 1946) Very large flowers of jonquil yellow — many open at the 
same time on strong stems. A good grower with heavy dark green foliage. 30’. 
Miid-season. $1.50 
Starlight (Nesmith) Pale creamy yellow. This is termed a night blooming variety 
which means the blooms do not close as early in the evening as most varieties. 
Blooms July to September and is a very free bloomer. 39’. $1.00 
The Gem Rich, deep orange-yellow on 3% to 4’ stems. In full bloom by June 20th 
in this section. A very fine variety, aptly named. 75¢ 
Theron (Stout 1934) A much heralded hemerocallis of dark red purple with great 
depth of color. The petals and sepals are recurving at the tips with a velvety 
flush extending down to the medium yellow cup. July bloomer. 34”. $1.00 
Valiant (Cook 1943) One of the finest orange day-lilies. The color is clear and 
smooth. Segments are waved and crimped, texture and substance excellent. 
July-August. 42’. $3.00 
Vespers (Nesmith) A pale creamy yellow of great beauty. A night-bloomer that 
opens between 5 and 6 P.M. $1.50 
Villanelle (H. M. Hill 1949) Graceful flowers in an unusual rose shade with a blend 
of purple. Mid-season. $2.00 
Yellowstone (Kraus) Large, free-flowering light yellow. Wide petals. Creped and 
ruffled, very fragrant. $2.00 
Zouave (Stout 1941) Near to a red bicolor. Blooms in June. Petals a rich fulvous 
red, with darker mid-zone. Sepals slightly lighter. Medium sized and well 
branched. This variety remains open evenings and usually blooms again in 
September. 75¢ 
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This Society has recently been organized. If you are interested in Hemerocallis, 
the flower of the future, and want personal experience reports from gardeners, plus 
the best advice of leading hybridizers, join this worth-while Society. Annual dues 
are $3.50. Address: Daisy L. Ferrick, Secretary, The Hemerocallis Society, 416 Arter 
Ave., Topeka, Kansas. 
A BOOK ON TREE PEONIES 
A new book on tree peonies has been prepared by two noted authorities 
on the subject, Mr. John C. Wister of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania and Mr. 
Harold E. Wolfe of Belleville, Illinois. This book has been received with 
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and culture. Write for your copy at once. Price $1.00 each. Address: 
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