Thank you Debra.Wisest of Wizards surprised me today, as I wasn't expecting a bloom on it for a few more days.I was expecting Happy Face today , as it was starting to open just a little just before dark last night,when I went out to bring in my bird feeder. I have a little more expensive bird seed in my new feeder and I I leave it out, the raccoons tear the roof off it and scatter seeds all over the ground, after the nuts and big sunflower seeds in it,and I refuse to feed raccoons.I had thought it was squirrels after it,and I took it and hid it on the front porch, but the next morning the roof was took off and seeds scattered all over and I knew that was no squirrel doing that.just the nuts in the mix was gone.squirrels like the large sunflower seeds, too.and a squirrel would not have drug that heavy feeder that far either,and get the roof off it.. NANCY;Thank you for looking and commenting, too KAY; yes that sun does get out early and gets very hot too,early.I know when july gets here it will be unbearably hot out.I don't handle heat very well, no more, but, don't like it real cold either. jean

Thanks, Debra. I was very pleased to see it bloom so nicely as a brand new one. We had the unrelenting rain earlier, and I didn't think i would ever get any weeding done. I still have a few spots to do, but I'm working on the baby's room right now. thanks Sarah, I have such a nice selection because I have no discipline in buying them...actually, Mantis, I think Intelligent Design is more Purple because it has been a lot cooler than usual with the frequent rains...It will lighten up, never fear...the heat is coming...it always does. Thanks, Jean and Ruth. I had a lot more new ones blooming today and will post later in the week again. kay

Iddy Biddy Gal is sure a nice color and I've always liked Jet Setter, but know it would be mauve probably in my climate. I like a little variety in my daylilies, so a few smalls, doubles and even a UF have found there way into my collection from time to time...........Tall Dark Stranger is handsome one too...............Maryl

I like Fancy Buttons too with the white midrib. It must be nice to have some shade midday. Some people grow their plants out in the fields like rows of corn. Good growth, but not a pleasant atmosphere on a hot sunny day. I am happy to have a garden where many plants get some shade. Much more enjoyable looking at them on a hot day (when one can retreat into the shade a few steps away). On the other hand, we all know how tree shade can increase and limit our areas.