Maryl, I would imagine that Holly would be rust free especially in the spring. Her climate is much the same as ours and it did get cold enough to kill rust here last winter.

Nancy

Unless she uses greenhouse culture. I wish people who have sales sites up north would put "rust free" in their intro page so I don't have to bother them in order to ask. Just because you are north doesn't mean the daylilies you sell are field grown (eg: Northern Lights, CT daylilies, etc.). But then I really don't want rust ever again, so I am of the "belt and suspenders" philosophy. I almost always discuss the rust issue with whomever I order from if it's my first time. Every once in a blue moon I'll take a slight risk, but usually a nursery has to be rust free in order for me to feel secure.........Maryl

What a wonderful thing to have in spring - the scent of Lilacs. They don't do well as a rule in our climate - too hot in the summer, but occasionally someone has success and I was lucky enough to be in their yard when it bloomed....The white fringed red tulips are gorgeous....... Interesting about the variegated foliage on the daylily. It might add another dimension to the landscaping appeal of a daylily when it's out of bloom...........Maryl

I really like your lilacs; the Iris is nice too. My purple Irises are having an exceptional and early year.

Brad

French lilacs were disappointing here the last two years, with untimely freezes; but this year, they are blooming more profusely. Later varieties, such as Miss Kim or the dwarf Korean, are much more reliable, and if I were choosing a lilac now for landscaping, I would choose one of those. The scent of French lilacs, though, is usually powerful. Maiden's Blush has appealing contrast in bud and open flower.

Thanks Sherry. I haven't been over at NGA in a few days. That's nice to hear. I'll go over there tonight...........Maryl

Thanks Kay......Maryl

Congrats Maryl! Sherry, I've never received that email.

Debra

Congrats Maryl!!

No I get no emails from the NGA. I probably set my account to not get emails as I usually do for most things. I do get emails for this daylily forum and not much else except for from friends and family.

I agree with everything Nan (Nancy) says. I especially recommend Oakes daylilies as a good place for newbies to shop. I still shop there myself. They send nice rust free clumps that for me have always been of good quality.....If you want to see some of the newer daylilies, Nan (Nancy) sells her own hybrids from Indiana. BTW: I grow Muy Caliente from her and think it's marvelous. Give her website a peek........Maryl

Cherry Hill daylilies (Nancy)

Thanks everyone. i'm a sucker for spiders so decided to purchase from Woodhenge

Good choice! You won't be disappointed.