Saturday, August 13, 2005
Thanks Betty & Darryl!
This is my LATEST (figuratively and literally) Stippled Double, Happpy Hooligan, blooming in August. But if it weren't for the hybridizing of Betty Harwood and Darryl Apps, this might well be the ONLY thing blooming in my garden now. Today Betty's Ora Lee ( the official daylily of the Clinton administration), Cool Cassie, and Last Reward are blooming with Darryl's Bridgeton Entertainment, Just Plum Happy, and (of course) Happy Returns. That's over half of my TOTAL blooming varieties. Jedi Tequilla Sunrise (Wedgeworth 1990) is listed as an EARLY, but it's on its last bloom today after 2+ months of glory. Tuscawilla Tigress (Hansen 88) has 10 buds left, and Darryl's Apricot Sparkles continues blooming. Finally, Piano Man (Trimmer 98) is blooming for me this week, though registered EM. Anybody else growing Piano Man? Let me know your favorite LATE daylilies!