2007 INTRODUCTIONS

2007 INTRODUCTIONS

BELIEF IN VEIN seedling T02-66 (unknown x MOMENTUM) ) 6 in. DOR 40 in. EM RE BELIEF IN VEIN has been a favorite from the first moment of bloom. It was one of the rare seedlings that was sure to be introduced from the very first. The flower is unlike any other that we have seen anywhere. It is a bright orange with red orange eye and prominent red/orange veins on petals and a green throat. BELIEF IN VEIN is always popular with visitors, drawing rave reviews from the majority. The plant habit meets all our criteria here being a very vigorous grower and heavy bloomer. The scape carries 28 buds on the first round and almost as many on the second. Rebloom is quite reliable and extends the bloom season well into August, even September, after starting early in July. BIV is fertile both ways, producing strong healthy babies with dark green foliage as one might expect from the MOMENTUM heritage. Click on the first thumbnail image above to see the flower. The second and third thumbnails will show you the plant in two year old clumps. The heavy bloom shown is representative of what you will have for good portion of the main bloom season. The rebloom is not as strong as the initial bloom but is still quite prominent. Single $150

Our thanks to Sharon Fitzpatrick for the use of the image of BELIEF IN VEIN above as well a number of other images this year.

This shot from the 2007 season illustrates some of the brightness of the cultivar. The veining that gives BELIEF IN VEIN its name is less prominent here compared with what it can be at times. However a little more of the brightness of the coloration in this flower is seen above.

SUMMER EXPLOSION seedling T04-21 - Seedling x (SUMMER BLUSH X CUSTARD CANDY) 4.5 in. DOR 36 in. E RE EMO The second thumbnail above will demonstrate why this cultivar needed to be introduced. The image shows two year old clumps in early bloom. If you have many plants that can bloom like this in a climate like Ohio's you may not need SUMMER EXPLOSION. I would expect you do not. The bud counts range from 35 to 40 on initial bloom. There is some rebloom but it is not as heavy as we would prefer. However, with the amount of initial bloom rebloom is less crucial. If you look carefully at the second image you will also detect another strong feature of SUMMER EXPLOSION. The number of scapes produced by a clump, often referred to as scape density, is very high. Combined with a high bud count, high scape density makes this plant a blooming machine. The lovely flowers are a diamond dusted cream yellow. The rose pink eye adds a nice final touch to a plant that is sure to please . The flowers are fertile both ways making this a good tool for the hybridizer who is seeking to increase northern bud counts and scape density. The sibs were well branched and budded as were both parents. The family is prepotent for good bud counts, branching and scape density. Single $100

ASHWOOD SUMMER SUNRISE seedling T03-4 (SHERRY LANE CARR X CLARIFICATION) 5.75 in. DOR 34 in. EM RE This was quite a surprise in our breeding from the incredible breeder, CLARIFICATION, but a pleasant surprise indeed. The blossom is a gorgeous shade of creamy peach pink with a slight rose eye. Topped off by a double edge of gold and the same rose as the eye, ASHWOOD SUMMER SUNRISE is simply a beauty. The bud count is good at 20 to 25 but very reliable rebloom makes for a long season of bloom. This one is sure to gather a wide acceptance.. The breeding likely points to a broad area of the country in which this cultivar will be happy. SHERRY LANE CARR grows well over a wide area as does CLARIFICATION. ASHWOOD SUMMER SUNRISE is fertile both ways and gives very sophisticated kids. It has been one of our most used parents here the last several years.

Single $150

RUBY GRANDEUR seedling T01-82 (RUBY REGALIA X seedling T98-40) 5.25 in. DOR 32 in. ML The parent of RUBY GRANDEUR, RUBY REGALIA, gives babies in red that are exceptionally sun and rain resistant just as it is itself. RUBY GRANDEUR is a glowing gem-toned red with a strong green throat. The color is better represented by image of the single blossom but the plant qualities are readily apparent in the second image showing the whole plant. It is simply one the 2-3 best reds I have even seen, a real attention getter. With 35 buds and good branching, RUBY GRANDEUR gives a full measure of bloom for the effort. As a bud builder, this cultivar may even show better budding when established and grown in ideal conditions. The images above are of plants which were only in place a single year. They had only been grown previously in our terrible "clay soup" bed. Fertile both ways but the pollen is easier. Pods are a little reluctant. 2007 fall update: the pod set this past summer was excellent despite the drought. Single $100

HIP TO BE SQUARE seedling T00-3 (BILL NORRIS X ED BROWN) 5 in. DOR 28 in. EM RE HIP TO BE SQUARE would be a great candidate for introduction even if it were not a high percentage polytepal. On initial bloom it polytepals about 60%. On rebloom HIP TO BE SQUARE may reach as high as 80-90%. Some rebloom scapes will show close to every bud as a poly. The good news for those who don't see much rebloom is that this cultivar is an aggressive rebloomer. This year there were a number of scapes right up until frost in October. The blossoms are a rich cream with yellow and pink highlights. A nicely ruffled border with a strong gold edge makes this an exceptionally beautiful bloom. It is also a slight bitone. There will be about 16 buds on initial bloom but the plant will rarely be out of bloom due to the rebloom. We are convinced it is one of the most advanced polys to date, certainly in the north. HIP TO BE SQUARE is quite fertile both ways. Single $200

SUPER SEVENTY THREE seedling T00-73 (APRIL IN PARIS X SPLENDID TOUCH) 6 in. DOR 22 in. EM RE EMO This introduction is a light peach with rose eye and very green throat. SUPER SEVENTY THREE is a very pretty flower on its own, but that is not the reason we are introducing it. We have been saying for almost five years that this cultivar embodies more of the characteristics we are looking for in the "perfect" daylily than any seedling or introduction we have ever grown. SUPER SEVENTY THREE opens at dawn no matter what. My sister, Margaret Dickson, has been growing this one in the Seattle area for a number of years. Nights there are sometimes in the lower 40's, with daytime temperatures not getting past the 50's. SST has always been open right at dawn. Sometimes a cultivar that opens that early will have the problem of water spotting and damage to the pollen from the due occurs. We have not seen water spotting. And the pollen sacks open about the same time as normal cultivars. Here our problems can be different. Early morning openers can look pretty bad as the day progresses. Only a few can make it to 5:00PM. SUPER SEVENTY THREE will look almost perfect at dusk. An initial, well branched scape of some 20-25 buds is followed by a good rebloom scape. The throat is a very strong green which holds well in the sun. The image does not do that feature justice. If the scape were a little bit taller I might be tempted to declare this the perfect cultivar I have been looking for all these years. As it is, the buds are kept out of the foliage and the height is adequate for the plant. I just like them a little taller. If you live in an area in which opening is a problem and if you pass this one up you are making a mistake, doubly so if you are breeding in such an area. SST is fertile both ways and a very good parent. Single $100

RED CARPET MOMENT seedling T02-28 (MOMENTUM X MAXFIELD PARRISH) 5.5 in. DOR 28 in. M RE RED CARPET MOMENT is a fine red with a very strong gold edge. The edge can be as wide as .5 in. on the first blossoms. It settles down to .25 in. after the first blooms. The first scape has 4-5 branches and 38 buds. The rebloom is not quite as well budded and branched but is reliable and a great addition to a fine cultivar. This is another one of those seedlings that was clearly to be an introduction from the first bloom. Along with its half sib, BELIEF IN VEIN, RCM is clear evidence of the fine plant habit, branching, bud count and rebloom that come out of MOMENTUM. You will find RED CARPET MOMENT to be vigorous and hardy with good fertility both ways. . Single $150

WIZARD IN THE SHADOWS seedling T01-83 ( SHERRY LANE CARR X WISEST OF WIZARDS) 5.25 in. SEV 20 in. M RE WIZARD IN THE SHADOWS is a very elegant bright lemon yellow with great ruffling and a wide pleated edge. The inspiration for the name comes from the fact that the genes of Jeff Salter's master breeder for eyes and edges, WISEST OF WIZARDS, comes out in the next generation. The babies of this excellent breeder are very sophisticated with a look all their own. When this cultivar is bred to flowers that have no eye or edge, the results are very beautiful, ruffled and fancy babies of superior color clarity and advancement. When bred with eyed/edged cultivars, there is an innovative look in the babies that breaks new ground. The first image above is typical of this introduction. The blossoms are very consistent. Once in a while you get a polytepal such as the one shown in the second image. However there are not nearly enough poly blossoms to register it as such. WIZARD IN THE SHADOWS is fertile both ways. Bud count is moderate at around 15 to 20 but rebloom keeps WITS in bloom for a long time. Single $100

PACKAGE SAVINGS ON 2007 TETRAPLOID INTRODUCTIONS. All 8 '07 tet introductions for $750, a savings of more than 25%.

2007 DIPLOID INTRODUCTIONS

PLANE GEOMETRY (was to be registered as Sun Catcher but that name could not be approved) seedling 03-13 {(LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM ) X (LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM)} X SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE (6.5 in. DOR 38 in. M RE EMO PLANE GEOMETRY is a glowing shade of red orange on a very flat and open blossom., a form which is new and unique. Another introduction from the unique SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE this diploid is unlike any daylily introduced to date. Many of the babies out of SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE show outward facing flowers, a characteristic which is a definite advantage for viewing in the garden. PLANE GEOMETRY has a very large yellow/green throat which flares out onto the petals and the sepals and a slight hint of an darker eye. There is no pollen but it will set pods with difficulty. The flower is so unique that it deserves to be introduced. PLANE GEOMETRY is quite popular with visitors. The price reflects the difficulty in use for breeding but the uniqueness and beauty of PLANE GEOMETRY should make it a sought after cultivar for the home gardener. Single $75

UNDERNEATH THE ICE seedling 04-8 (BIG APPLE X SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE) 7 in. DOR 32 in. M Big, ethereal lavender blossom which shows the edge/no eye look. SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE continues to give unique looks in its babies. This very pretty, feminine and mysterious blossom presents yet another outcome from this important line. The form is not the modern round form that I prefer but the flower has a unique presence that was not to be denied. Single $100

SHARON'S DELIGHT seedling 04-9 (TAKE MY HAND X SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE) 7 in. SEV 34 in. M RE SHARON'S DELIGHT is a very large reddish purple. The throat is the prominent feature, very large and a shade of yellow and green that tends toward white. This one makes the visitors here suck in their breath. SHARONS DELIGHT received its name after Sharon Fitzpatrick visited to take photos and interview us for an article for the Region 2 journal. Sharon fell in love with this one and gave us the nod to name it in her honor. Once again the SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE breeding has produced a unique flower. The scapes are heavily budded and produce blooms for a very long period. Rebloom comes along then as a bonus. The color holds well in the sun with a little fade towards lavender. But the afternoon blossoms are still every bit as beautiful as they were in the morning. We highly recommend this selection. Single $100

EVIDENCE OF ALIENS seedling 03-12 {(LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM ) X (LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM)} X SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE)} 5.5 in. DOR 34 in. ML RE The name reflects the alien nature of this look. Some may see a resemblance to last year's introduction, KERMIT'S SCREAM. However, in the garden one will easily see that the two are distinct. The flowers are a bright shade of red orange with no trumpet. The throat is the dominant feature being quite green and pinched. Daylily people who have not seen flowers from this line before react almost as if they were seeing aliens. The look is startling. Single $100

ASHWOOD WRAY OF SUNSHINE seedling 03-4 {(LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM ) X (LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM)} X {(LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM ) X (LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM)} 5 in. DOR 28 in. E RE EMO A glowing lemon yellow with no trumpet, much in the style of LIGHTS OF DETROIT. A clearer shade of yellow and also strong rebloom lead us to introduce this beauty. There were scapes in bloom when frost arrived in October this year. Like so many of the babies of SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE, ASHWOOD WRAY OF SUNSHINE is an unusual form. There were three rounds of bloom this year. This is a highly inbred cultivar which displays vigor, health and good plant habit with aggressive rebloom. I suspect there is a world of breeding potential in this one. A principle of breeding in both plants and animals is that a deeply inbred individual which is strong and healthy is likely put extreme vigor and uniqueness in its offspring. (I also breed and race homing pigeons. A good bird with such inbreeding in its pedigree is worth its weight in gold.) I will be most anxious to see what others are able to get from ASHWOOD WRAY OF SUNSHINE. This cultivar is named in honor of a customer and friend from the Boston area, Marty Wray. We lost Marty last winter and in losing Marty, we lost a delightful human being. Marty, we miss you. 2007 fall note: we were able to set a few pods on AWOS this past summer but we cannot call the pod fertility easy. Single $75

Please take time to look at both of the pictures of clumps of ASHWOOD WRAY OF SUNSHINE above. The first shows a clump of AWOS well under a year after planting. Notice the fact that there is already evidence of rebloom below the scapes that are in current bloom. The second images shows the very same clump a mere 12 months later. Notice the increase and greater bloom. There was evidence of three levels of bloom at the time that the shot was taken.

note: You may have noticed that fertility information on the diploid introductions is largely missing. The reason is that we have not seen it as wise to further cross this line from the original cross of LIGHTS OF DETROIT X WHEN I DREAM another generation. For a number of years this line of diploids has been the only line of dips here. There are a very few unrelated diploids on the place but not the quantity and variety that I think is necessary to do the job. There is a world of breeding potential in these inbred beauties just waiting for the person who is already breeding sufficient dips to make the right matches. I do not make crosses just to make crosses. I only go through the process for a reason. I simply lack the right cultivars to find out what these plants will do.

PACKAGE SAVINGS ON 2007 DIPLOID INTRODUCTIONS All 5 '07 diploid introductions are $325, a savings of more than 25%.

FURTHER SAVINGS!!!!! All of our 2007 introductions, both tetraploid and diploid, for $1000. Hey, I don't even want to think how much money that is off the list prices. You do the math.