For best bloom, daylilies require at least a half day of sun in a location which doesn't make them compete with tree or shrub roots. They grow in all types of soil as long as it drains well and is adequately amended. We use well rotted manures, leaf compost and peat moss which in combination encourages good root growth and subsequent leaf and bud production. Every spring we apply a general purpose fertilizer around each plant but about 8-10 inches away from the center plant crowns.

In New England, daylilies can be successfully planted between April and September. When purchasing potted plants, take a good look at the root system before planting. Healthy plants have a large root system which often fills pots tightly. Take the plant out of the pot, briefly soak in water to loosen the roots, and then spread the roots apart before planting. Dig a hole a couple times the size of the root mass, amend the soil, water well, and then plant the crowns about an inch below soil surface level. Keep the plant well watered for the first couple weeks after planting, especially if it has been dry outside.

We recommend that daylilies be planted 18-24" apart. Long term plantings should probably be spaced an extra 6". If you are interested in an eye catching mass of one color, plant 3-5 daylilies in a triangular formation. If you are interested in harmonious color throughout the season, plant early, mid-season and late blooming varieties. Add some daffodils or other spring bulbs and some hybrid lily bulbs to the garden and you will have a mix of colors, height, texture and fragrance from spring until fall.

Over time, daylilies will grow based upon where and how you have planted and cared for them. Each year we hear success stories from happy customers who tell us their plants look much bigger and better than ours. That makes us happy because it confirms that our original stock was strong and healthy and that the gardener did a great job of planting. Soil condition, water, sunlight and proper placement always make a difference!

If you notice a  decline in the amount of bloom, it's a sign that it's time to divide your daylilies.  Older root masses prevent adequate water and nutrient intake. Spring is the best time for dividing because foliage is at a minimum, the ground is moist and digging is easier.  We recommend digging the entire root clump and being ruthless about the job. Do a little stretching first as some of the clumps can get surprisingly large and heavy.

Often garden journals show pictures of people dividing clumps using two spade forks. George always says he'd like to watch such a performance. We don't own two forks so we dig out the entire clumps, hose them down well with water and then cut them apart using a clean, sharp knife.  Dividing daylilies will provide you with plenty of new plants for your own gardens, your friends or any of the fund raisers or library benefits such as we have here in rural Vermont. Daylilies are a great plant, almost trouble free, and they look nice with other perennials, shrubs and grasses.

PICTURE	NAME	DESCRIPTION	E-M-L	HT	$EA
	Addie Branch Smith	Henry '78 Dor. Dark purple eye zone surrounded by rosy 4" orchid bloom	M	20"	$9.00
	Alaqua	Stamile '96 Ev. Tet. Unusual creamy bloom w/burgundy-plum eye and standout ruffled plum edge. Fragrant and Vermont hardy	M	23"	$15.50
	Alna's Pride	Barth '87 One of the first three Barth daylilies George brought back from Maine. 7" soft golden bloom with a mahogany eye. Fragrant and showy. Very strong!	EM	35"	$18.50
	Ann Warner	Peck '71    Tet.  Medium peachy pink.   Strong!	M	24"	$10.50
	Anzac	Parry '68   Med. velvety red w/orange tone	M-L	28"	$9.50
	Artic Snow	Stamile '85   Tet.  Near white,  ruffled w/pink highlights	E	27"	$12.75
	Atlanta Debutante	Petree '82. Tet. SEv. Large attractive rosy pink bloom w/yellow-green eye. Nice with soft peach or yellow	M	27"	$10.50
	Autumn Prince	Stout '41 Dormant, fragrant and late. Tall, wispy, smaller blooms of soft goldy-yellow with a light burgundy overlay. A very nice natural look for fall. We enjoy older daylilies and this is one of them!	Late	42"	$12.50
	Barbara Mitchell	Pierce '84   SEv   Soft peachy pink ruffled w/lemon throat. Award winner.	M	20"	$12.75
	Barbary Corsair	Hudson '80  Small 3" blooms, striking deep plum w/yellow throat on tall scapes. Terrific!	M-L	30"	$10.75
	Becky Lynn	Guidry  '77    Rosy pink w/yellow center, green throat. Fragrant 6" bloom. George likes this older one!    Awards.	E	20"	$12.75
	Bella Lugosi	Curt Hanson '95 6" deep purple blooms w/yellow ctr, color holds well in sun. This prize is currently a favorite in all polls. SE Tet. 33" scape	M	33"	$15.00
	Beloved Country	Wild '64  Nicely  shaped, soft yellow bloom. Nice specimen in our raised bed display garden.	M	32"	$10.75
	Beth Barth	Barth '87. A soft peach with pink ribs and a light yellow overlay. 6 1/2" blooms. +4 years old and large roots	ML	36"	$18.50
	Big Bird	Griesbach-Klehm '81 Huge yellow blooms w/cream tone edges. Remember Sesame Street?	M	34"	$10.75
	Bitsy	Warner '63    2" yellow, slight ruffle. Blooms early and into fall here. Good throughout most of US	E-L	18"	$9.50
	Blueberry Candy	Stamile. Fragrant creamy white ruffled 4" blooms w/green throat & purple eye. Dormant Tet.	M	22"	$12.75
	Bonanza	Ferrick '54    Yellow bicolor  with reddish brown center. Strong. Try near mixed astilbes	M	24"	$7.50
	Breathless Beauty	Pittard '66   Ev    Deep burgundy, yellow throat. Nice, tall, showy!	M	32"	$10.75
	Butter Curls	Reckamp '66 Very pretty, fragrant, 4" creamy yellow w/ruffled edges. A real delight! Dormant	E-M	28"	$10.75
	Carefree Peach	Klehm 3" petite peachy/apricot blooms w/yellow-green throat & thin rose halo. Dormant	E-M	27"	$10.75
	Catherine Woodbery	Childs '67    Light lavender w/yellow throat. Late summer classic!	M-L	34"	$10.75
	Charles Johnson	Gates '81   5" cherry red, fragrant, w/green throat. Brilliant in late afternoon	M	24"	$12.75
	Cherry Cheeks	Peck '68    Rosy blend with yellow green throat. Velvety.  One of Gail's favorite's!!	M-L	28"	$12.75
	Chicago Apache	Marsh '81     5" velvety scarlet red w/lime green throat. Ruffled edge. Blooms into Sept. here	M-L	27"	$12.75
	Chicago Arnies Choice	Marsh-Klehm '81 Tet. Dor.  5.5" purple w/plum halo,  green throat	M	28"	$15.50
	Chicago Gold Coast	Marsh '75  Large 6"  gold----stands out in the distance	M	24"	$10.75
	Chicago Heirloom	Marsh '81    Dusty pink w/deep wine halo. Combine with blues, purples & soft yellows	M	22"	$10.75
	Chicago Jewel	Marsh '77   Deep purple with creamy throat. Ruffled edges	M	25"	$10.75
	Chicago Knockout	Marsh -Klehm '80  Tet.  Outstanding plant with deep velvety red petals. One of Gail's favorites	M	25"	$12.75
	Chicago Peach Parfait	Marsh-Klehm '86.  Tet. Soft peach with fine gold edge	M	25"	$15.00
	Chicago Petticoats	Marsh-Klehm '82 Shell pink with rose highlights. Very ruffled yellow edge	M	24"	$15.00
	Chicago Picotee Lace	Marsh-Klehm '80  Victorian shade of light rose w/darker  eyezone. Ruffled.	M-L	22"	$10.75
	Chicago Silver	Marsh '73   6.5" purple, ruffled w/silvery edge, creamy green throat	M	30"	$10.75
	Chicago Star	Marsh Very showy 8" goldy yellow blooms. Has long bloom period & great for showing up from a distance. One of Gail's favorites. SE	M	24"	$10.75
	Chicago Sunrise	Marsh '69   SEv  Huge, gold, heavy bloomer. Catches your eye from a distance, especially late evening!	M	28"	$10.75
	Chicago Weathermaster	Marsh '74 Tet. SEv 6" deep purple ruffled bloom w/deeper purple center & green throat	EM	20"	$10.50
	Christmas Is	Yancy '79 Dor.  Deep red, 4.5" bloom w/large lime green throat	M	26"	$12.75
	Citrina Species Daylily	Originated in China; often used in hybridizing. Fragrant, pale yellow, and nocturnal. Gail loves this one!!	M-L	45"	$15.50
	Classy Lassie	Lenington '79 4.5" cream blooms with slight hint of yellow/pink and chartreuse throats SEv Diploid	M	20"	$9.50
	Condilla	Grooms '77  Dormant Double 4.5" deep gold	E-M	20"	$10.00
	Country Fair Winds	Klehm 6" creamy peach w/yellow & pink tones, ruffled edge of soft gold. Dormant	L	25"	$9.00
	Country Uncle	Klehm '88 Dormant 6" peachy rose bloom w/a slight ruffled edge & yellow throat	ML	30"	$9.50
	Cranberry Baby	Croker '84 Dormant. Small 2.75" clear, deep cranberry with lemon-green throat. Long bloom period	EM	12"	$10.50
	Creepy Crawler	Hite '73 Dormant. Fragrant. Large, 6" open blooms, golden yellow, ragged edge, chartreuse throat	EM	30"	$10.50
	Crimson Shadows	Klehm Deep crimson 5" blooms w/chartreuse throat. A good deep red, not orangey. Dormant	M-L	25"	$10.75
	Custard Candy	Stamile '89 Rounded and ruffled creamy blooms w/soft burgundy eye, green throat. This subtle beauty has a beautiful picotee edge of gold. Long blooming. Dor. Nice!	E-M	25"	$12.75
	Cute As Can Be	G. Stamile 2000 SEv 2" petite double medium rosy bloom with darker tomes within. Good bloom	EM	12"	$12.75

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