Ttemecallis- Semon Lilies 
If the value of a plant is to be judged by the aggregate qualities 
of absolute hardiness, floriferousness and complaisance under almost 
any circumstances, then the Day Lily must be placed among the elect. 
From 18 inches to 4 feet in height they stand on stalwart stems. 
Their flowers are new in a multitude of shades from softest yellow 
through to almost fiery red, all with a clean and pleasant fragrance. 
By a careful selection of varieties. flowers may be had in abundance 
from June until September. Few plants surpass the vigor and beauty 
of well flowered clumps of the Day Lily. You will find offered here 
some very interesting new varieties in a fine range of colors. 
CULTURE: Any kind of soil will grow these plants successfully. 
They prefer partial shade, but do excellently in full sun. May be 
grown singly or in masses. Plant one to two feet apart in autumn or 
spring. Lift, divide and replant every third year to ensure the plants 
flowering freely. Very graceful and stately plants for the waterside, 
naturalizing in grass, or growing in the partially shaded border. 
Duchess of Windsor (Traub) Fach $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Cup-shaped blocms of broad, overlapping petals crimped along the 
edges. The coloring is deep cream shading to soft golden with a very 
soft, delicotely flushed rosy brown halo in the throat. Late July and 
early August blooming. Height about 24 to 30 inches. 
Dr. Regel Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Handsome rich orange-yellow flowers in early May and June. Very 
fragrant. Fine for cutting. 114 feet. 
Flava Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Sweet-scented, clear full yellow; 214 feet. Flower in June in great pro- 
fusion. 
Franz Ver Wilt Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Brilliant flaming velvety red, golden throat, petals slightly veined. Very 
similar to Flaming Velvet. A bold, clean colored, free flowering variety. 
Late July and early August flowering. Height about 36 to 40 inches. 
Hyperion Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.50 
The giant Amaryllis-like flowers of Hyperion are citron-yellow and 
delightfully fragrant. It is one of the most prolific flowering plants 
ever seen. The stems are gracefully thin and have exceptional sub- 
stance; about 40 inches tall, carrying delicately sparkling clusters of 
flowers, the soft color of which “‘carries’’ a great distance. Experts 
as well as amateurs consider Hyperion the finest pale yellow Hemer- 
ocallis available at a moderate price. Few plants surpass the beauty 
and vigor of a well flowered clump of this wonderful Day Lily. It re- 
ceived an Award of Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society of Great 
Britain. Its graceful arching foliage always looks handsome. The 
flower buds open well in water. It is perfectly hardy, grows in dry, 
wet, sunny or shady places. Blooms in July and August. 
Indian Sunset Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
A bold flower of soft cadmium-orange, conspicuously marked with soft 
broad mahogany star, deep golden to soft orange throat, over-all effect 
is soft chestnut-brown. A distinct as well as most unusual color in 
Hemerocallis. Flowering late July. Height 30 inches. 
J. A, Crawford Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Rich apricot-yellow shaded light cadmium. Many flowers on 4-foot 
stems; at their best about late June, flowering until end of July. A love- 
ly plant which looks well in light shade. 
Lemona Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
Delicate and pale lemon-yellow flowers on 414-foot stems. Blooms are 
at their best July Ist. One of the finest large blooms, much like a large 
Japanese Iris in form. 
Mongolia Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
The bronzy Chinese coral tint of the petals is separated by a soft but 
clearly defined star-like band of Indian red from a golden throat which 
lights up the flower and gives it much brilliance. Early July flowering. 
Height 36 inches. 
Mrs. W. H. Wyman Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Lovely light pale lemon-yellow flowers on 4-foot stems. In full bloom 
August Ist. Very free flowering and lasts a long time. One of the latest 
to bloom. 
Rajah (Stout) Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
A fine, big, well proportioned flower sparkling and iridescent. Flower 
petals are light burnt orange, circular deep chestnut-red or mahogany 
band with violet shadings; throat old gold. A brilliant flower and be- 
cause of its late blooming a valuable one. Late July flowering. Height 
30 to 36 inches. 
Stromboli Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Large flower with very substantial petals tinted old gold. A soft amber 
tinted band inside the flower gives great charm while the tips of the 
petals are distinctly veined with amber. Very brilliant in sunlight and 
delightfully fragrant. Height 38 inches. July flowering. 
Summer Pride Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
A profuse bloomer bearing ruby-red flowers with violet flush and small 
golden throat, faint yellow vein on midrib. This is a most unusual color- 
ina and we have not seen anything like it in any of the new Hemero- 
callis now offered for sale. Late July to early August blooming. Height 
about 30 to 36 inches. 
The Gem Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Rich, deep orange-yellow flowers on 31/- to 4-foot stems. In full bloom 
June 20th. Very finely formed bloom, equal to the test Lilies; truly a 
gem. 
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Cwo Featured Groups 
of CNew Hemerocallis 
Croesus Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Noted for its clear and big flowers of brilliant, rich amber-yellow with 
a soft golden glow, carried on tall, stiff stems. A bold and colorful plant. 
One of the best of the new Lemon Lilies. Height about 40 inches. 
Crusader Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Visitors describe the color as Indian red, rich mahogany, velvety chest- 
nut, etc. It’s a shading difficult to describe, glowing richly but softly in 
the sun. Lighted by a golden throat, it is one of the fine, distinct 
varieties. Petals of flower are delicately pencilled with a fine golden line 
through the center. Late June and early July flowering. Height 30 in. 
Dido Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Clear, warm soft apricot. It is one of the outstanding colors in our 
Hemerocaliis field. A very choice variety greatly admired by visitors, 
flowering late June. Height 36 inches. 
Erie Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Buff-shrimp-pink with soft buff-yellow midrib deepening to dull gold 
in the throat of the flower. A most unusual color combination. 
General effect created by flowers in bloom is soft buff-shrimp-pink. 
flowering late June. Height 36 inches. 
Fascinating Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Soft Chinese yellow somewhat deeper tinted in center of flower, 
lighter along the edges of the petals, all overlaid with a soft shading of 
apricot, creating a delightful cool and delicate effect. Very fragrant. 
Flowering late June. Height 28 inches. 
Hercules Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Well shaped flowers of maroon-red with red-mahogany overtones and 
deep golden yellow center. Particularly bright and brilliant, totally 
devoid of dullness often present in the New Lemon Lilies. Grows about 
40 inches tall and makes a fine clump. One of the best of the reds. 
Insulinda Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Fine bold flowers of apricot-buff with pink overtones. Hemerocallis 
enthusiasts refer to this type of bloom as pink but it is not. However, 
the feeling of pink is present. Center clear yellow. Grows about 36 inches 
tall and is free blooming. One of the best of the New Lemon Lilies. 
Magnificence Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Soft burnt orange with undertones of Chinese coral inside of flower, out- 
side shows buff and gold, center inside golden. A rare and choice color 
combination which glows and sparkles in sunlight as if dusted with gold 
and coral. Flowering in early July. Height 38 inches. 
HEMEROCALLIS COLLECTIONS (See illustration) 
Collection No. 3: 1 each of the above 8 varieties 
Collection No. 4: 3 each of the above 8 varieties 
Gratia Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
A massive gold reddish mahogany flower with big golden yellow throat; 
center of flower petals is veined yellow, giving the whole a britliant 
star-like effect. A bold flower which stands out clearly, making it 
especially good for planting in the background or where a tall, bold 
effect is desired. Flowers are delicately fragrant. July flowering. Height 
36 to 40 inches. 
Linda (Stout) Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Color is soft, pale amber-yellow, Havana or Egyptian buff. The throat 
of somewhat deeper tone is separated from the main color by a well 
defined, narrow, delicately shaded starlike band of soft mahogany. 
The three main or broadest flower petals are heavily ruffled while tne 
separating three narrow petals are not. The effect is very pleasing. 
Height 30 to 34 inches. 
Primrose Mascotte Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $13.00 
Cool empire-yellow deepening to lemon-yellow in center. Visitors to our 
nursery call this ‘“The Dwarf Hyperion’ and consider it the best of the 
dwarf summer flowering pale yellow Hemerocallis. In addition to its 
cool icy yellow shade, it is delightfully fragrant and forms fine clumps. 
A perfect plant for foreground planting or corners of flower beds. 
Flowers about mid-July. Height 20 inches. 
Morocco Beauty Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Medium size flower but very brilliant. Color seems to be a mixture of 
velvety maroon-chestnut with purplish undertone; deep golden yellow 
throat, midrib in center of petals golden. Makes a very bright spot in 
the garden. Late June and early July flowering. Height 24 inches. 
Nigrette (Leonian) Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
This is the darkest colored Hemerocallis in our collection. Flowers are 
deep pansy-purple with very dark mahogany overtone; throat deep 
golden yellow. The flowers are not as large as we would like them to 
be but that fact can be cverlooked because of their distinct color. Late 
June and early July flowering. Height 26 inches. 
Tasmania Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
Chinese coral overlaid with purplish glow, star of same color but several 
shades deeper, center golden yellow. The general effect is unusual. 
Several visitors wanted to know what this pink Hemerocallis is and 
rightly there is a definite pinkish shade produced by this flower. 
Flowering from middle to late June. Height 30 to 36 inches. 
HEMEROCALLIS COLLECTIONS (See illustration) 
Collection No. 1: 1 each of the above 6 varieties 
Collection No. 2: 3 each of the above 6 varieties 
