Antique Rose Emporium knows their hot-weather roses. Look up some of their pioneer roses. They only do own-root though. (I grow only in pots, so nematodes are less of an issue for me) David Austin as some that are supposed to do well in the south, but I'm not sure if quite as far south as you are!

Thanks Debra for the suggestion, but I have BTH in my established garden, and I know I did not get it again. Jane

I spent about 5 hours yesterday at an AHS display garden. (Yes, you got that right....five hours!) The owner sells from her collection of about 1800 daylilies, so I came home with a long list of potential buys, but ONLY one pot -- what self-control! I've sworn that, this year, I will not buy a single yellow daylily. So, these, from my list, are merely mental reminders....or so I tell myself LOL. Here are the ones I particularly liked that seem to match most closely what you're looking for (I liked many lemons, creams, golds & short ones, so this list is much shorter than my own): BRIDGETON BASTION -- an early-mid bloomer from Darrel Apps. Registration info says it's "mustard yellow," but to my primitive eyes, it's a nice, bright yellow. FERENGI GOLD -- an older one I still don't have. Don't let the name fool you; it's a lovely polychrome w/ a real glow. Wonderful daylily. 'Tho does not meet your height requirement. SENECA VALLEY -- Yes, it's registered as lemon yellow, but it's a wonderful daylily. SILOAM FRISBEE -- I like this one, but it is short. SILOAM GRADY LAMB -- light yellow with a large flower. I broke down last weekend (different place - not the display garden) and bought one that I think you should consider: CARTWHEELS -- a real oldie (1956) registered as a deep yellow. It's tall, it's dormant, it's stood the test of time, and IMO the flowers have a way cool form. Note that it's also a Stout Silver Medal winner, so that tells you something. In fact, I've been incredibly good about not buying yellows this year, but CARTWHEELS was such an eye-catcher in the field that I had to have it. More yellows I like: HYPERION SUPREME -- another oldie. Definitely not fashionable....but very cheery. Speaking of which, what about HYPERION? Can't go wrong there. MARY TODD is registered as "buff yellow." In my garden, it looks like plain 'ole yellow to me. If more names come to mind, I'll post 'em here later.... OK, it's later LOL. How about some from Curt Hanson? BE HERE NOW's a good one. I don't know what you mean by "not pricy," but I see it for sale from Dan Hansen at $25/clump. NOTIFY GROUND CREW -- yellow and tall. Very, very tall LOL. Look through his registered daylilies, as there are many yellows. Some are still expensive, many are described as lemon or gold or whatever, but you might find some candidates. Also, look at the daylilies of Oscie Whatley. Many lovely yellows there!

I found this terrific nursery on the web that sends "Monster" peony divisions when you order from them. Their motto is to "make an instant impact in your garden", rather than wait 2 or 3 years to see a bloom. They are Scott and Elizabeth Reath of Reath's Nursery at www.reathsnursery.com. The contact is 906.563.9777. In fact, Scott's father, David Reath, hybridized one of a few, the very rare" Lemon Chiffon" before he died in 1995, priced at $380. And, itÂs gorgeous! All of theirs are true to their name. I swear to you, the roots are as if they sent the entire plant to you! There's 3 different sizes and prices to choose from for each peony named. I ordered a few peonies just this past Monday via fax, and I received them today (this Wednesday evening here in Alaska!) on my door step by UPS, because they cared about the snow coming in soon. Now that's service!! I promised them that because of the wonderful service I received that I would make every local master gardener aware of their website. They even ship through November until "their" ground freezes! How can you beat that! I only wish I'd found them 4 years ago! Of course, we have snow by November but, you can always pot them up and put them in a cold place. I can assure you all that their services and divisions are certainly worth any money spent!!!!!! Please make all my sisters and brothers of gardening aware. Please check out the website guys!