ASHWOOD GARDEN 2008
We are proud to present our fourteenth catalog. We want to thank
all those who have ordered from us in the past. We also hope we can serve your
needs in the coming years. We are very proud of the plants that we have
introduced into commerce that we feel that they stand up with the best. This
year’s introduction are some of the best to date.
Hours:
12 to 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday CLOSED
SUNDAYS +MONDAYS
We
will maintain these hours only during the last week in June through the
end of July. All other times require a call ahead to confirm that
we will be available. By the end of bloom season there is always a backlog
of things that must be attended to, many of them away from the property.
For
As always, our plants are guaranteed to be true to name, state inspected,
and healthy. We will also replace a plant which
fails to grow after it is planted.
We breed for as hardy a plant as we are able. Here in our zone 5/6 gardens we
have constant freeze/thaw conditions throughout the winter. This is an
especially hard test of cold hardiness. We also rarely see snow cover here
lasting more than a short while. This also gives the plants a good testing.
Nevertheless a rare one of our plants may not do well farther north. If a plant
does not do well for you in your garden, we will replace it with a plant of
equal value.
For choosing which cultivars to purchase, there is nothing like seeing
those plants in bloom. We encourage visits during our business hours. Our bloom
season tends to run from mid June to the end of July, with peak coming early in
July. If you are interested in looking at seedlings, there will about 30,000 in
place in 2008. We also can show you
a number of very exciting future
introductions.
Our shipping season can start in late April, depending on the weather. We
try to honor all requests as to shipping date but that is always subject to the
weather also.
CONTACT
US: (740) 767-3946
(phone and fax)
norashwd@frognet.net
(e-mail)
Our
website has become increasingly popular. The
address is ashwooddaylilies.com.
The
drawings on the cover were done by Don Adleta, internationally known graphic
artist. Don teaches at
ABBREVIATION CODE
BLOOM SEASON
FOLIAGE HABIT
BLOOM FEATURES
EE= EXTRA EARLY
DOR= DORMANT
NOC=NOCTURNAL
E=EARLY
SEV=SEMI-EVERGREEN
RE=REBLOOMING
M=MIDSEASON
EV=EVERGREEN
FR=FRAGRANT
ML=LATE
MIDSEASON
* = TETRAPLOID
EXT=EXTENDED BLOOM
L=LATE
S=SINGLE FAN
EMO= EARLY MORNING
VL=VERY
LATE
OPENER
Please
note All
introductions are net; Bonuses are not given with them. However we do like to
send gifts.
2008 INTRODUCTIONS
TETRAPLOIDS
All
proceeds from 2008 sales of Memorial to Steve are going to feed the hungry. All
checks for MEMEORIAL TO STEVE should be made out to: S. E. O. Food Bank. You can
read more on the web site at www.ashwooddaylilies.com before ordering. You
may also call us directly.
*MEMORIAL
TO STEVE seedling T03-34 {(
Off season the plants are among the finest we grow. Numerous times in the
last several years we have stood at a distance from the "clay soup"
bed where MTS has been growing and asked visitors to point out the best looking
plant in the bed. When the plants are out of bloom the answer is invariably
MEMORIAL TO STEVE. When the bloom is on the answer is the same. The plants
are vigorous, dark green, robust and healthy.
We had been braced to have to tell you that MEMORIAL TO STEVE was not as
fertile as we would like to see. That tentative conclusion came from the 2006
season. The pod formation was definitely suppressed that summer. The 2007 season
was a study in contrasts. Nearly every pod we attempted to set took and gave a
good number of seeds. The pollen was about as good as one could hope for. We
will call MTS quite fertile but with some variability.
The 6 inch blossoms are a grand shade of lavender pink with a definite
gold edge. The heart is a deep green which transforms to yellow as it radiates
from the center. One of the most valuable characteristics of the blossoms of
MEMORIAL TO STEVE is the manner in which they make themselves scarce after a day
of bloom. The flowers of MTS shrivel back toward a bud shape and dry as they do
so. This allows the blooms for the coming day to open without interference.
Bud counts are from 50 to 70 up to 72. The branching is long and
tree-like allowing the vast majority of the buds to open and display themselves
advantageously. Bud drop is virtually non existent. This was even true in '07 at
the same time that virtually every plant in the second and third year seedlings
beds a few yards away was either failing to bloom at all or dropping buds.
MEMORIAL TO STEVE is simply a plant of exceptional strength and vigor.
single $200
*FIRST CRUSH (name subject to AHS approval)
seedling T04-13 (MELANIE MAY X MARDI GRAS BEADS) 6" DOR 21" M EMO RE
The first moment that I saw this seedling blooming in the '04 seedling patch I
knew that it was to be a featured introduction. It caused me to stop in my
tracks in a way that no other seedling has. The impact of the blossom was beyond
anything I have bloomed myself or have seen anywhere in the north.
The flower is a generous 6 inches with great substance. The large eye and
very wide edge is a gorgeous shade of deep rose pink. The wide edge is outlined
with edges of both gold and silver. Both edges are not always present but the
blossom is always wide open and is always commanding presence.
FIRST CRUSH is an excellent breeder. Most of the crosses involving FIRST
CRUSH have produced scapes which were quite a bit taller than FC itself. Rebloom
with FIRST CRUSH is a real bonus. There are usually three full rounds of scapes.
The rebloom more than makes up for a bud count which is less than we like to see
at 15 to 20. The rebloom is of the standard type coming after a short rest
period. There is usually a late season scape or two that will appear even when
frost is threatening. The flower is an aggressive opener. Even after three years
FIRST CRUSH remains the premier breeder for eyes and edges here. FIRST
CRUSH is fertile both ways and has very good pollen fertility.
single $150
*UP
AGAINST THE SUN (name subject to AHS approval)
seedling T04-42 (SHERRY LANE CARR X CLARIFICATION) 6" SEV 44" EM RE
This introduction combines the all the plant qualities you should expect from us
with the height and commanding presence in the garden that we all desire. At
forty four inches the well budded scapes provide a show that demands that you
pay attention. The flower color is quite similar to that paragon, PRIMAL SCREAM,
but the presence in the garden is entirely distinct. The blossoms are less
spidery in form and the scape is so tall that none ignore it.
The
drought of '07 caused many of the other plants here to show signs of distress in
the foliage. That is to be expected when nature is as rough on the plants as it
was this past summer. At the point when stress was starting to show in most of
the plants the foliage of UP AGAINST THE SUN was flatly perfect. It remained
excellent for the entirety of the bloom season. This introduction should be
invaluable to the gardener who wants a center focus for a bed which simply
screams, "Look at me." It may even prove to be invaluable the breeder
of northern spidery or unusual forms who wants to improve the plant qualities in
their seedlings. UP AGAINST THE SUN is fertile both ways.
single $100
DIPLOIDS
PIGMENT
OF IMAGINATION (name subject to AHS approval) seedling
04-11 (BIG APPLE X SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE) 5" DOR 26" M This is a very
unusual introduction for us. This would be a very unusual introduction for
anybody. When we first saw this as a seedling our mouths dropped open and we
were speechless. There were colors on the petals we had never seen anywhere in
the daylily kingdom. But let's go back to the beginning. The flower begins the
day as a reddish purple or perhaps purplish red might capture it better. As the
morning progresses the red/purple disappears from the petal surface. What is
revealed underneath is a shade that has described by consensus as turquoise.
That was consistently true when this was grown as a seedling in its original
location. When we brought PIGMENT OF IMAGINATION in to the line out beds and a
richer soil other shades appeared in addition. Besides the turquoise we saw jade
as well as gun metal gray. We suspect that an interplay of weather and soil
chemistry determines what is seen. There are times when the color is quite blue
which is what the camera often picks up. All images shown here are just as they
came off the camera.
The pattern in which the red/purple surface coloration disappears adds
another interesting dimension. The color in the outside layers washes away from
the center of the blossom and progresses towards the edges of the petals. This
leaves the turquoise/jade/bluish/gray pigments below exposed.
For a time during the course of the day PIGMENT OF IMAGINATION takes on
the appearance of the much desired edge/no eye pattern. As the day proceeds the
second pigment layer follows the pattern of the first layer until it takes on
another variation of the edge/no eye look. This time the outside edge is the
same unique color as what was seen on the main area of the petals a few hours
earlier.
We
saw just enough evidence in the seedling beds this past summer that PIGMENT OF
IMAGINATION passes along this unique ability. We saw several babies from it that
went through similar transformations in the course of the day. You don't have to
work real hard to realize what we are hoping may come from this fascinating
plant.
At 15 or so bud counts are
still not what we would prefer but there is no question of vigor. From just a
couple of small fans lined out in the fall of '05 we now have a sufficient
supply to meet the demands of introduction. The pollen is quite good on PIGMENT
OF IMAGINATION. Pods are difficult but not impossible.
single $150
PACKAGE OFFER
We are fortunate to currently
(12/5/07) have a pretty good supply of our 2008 introductions. As a result we
are able to offer a package deal of the four for this year. The catalog price
comes to $600.
We will offer the entire package
of four intros at only $450.
We are able to offer this only as
long as the full supply lasts for each of the four introductions. When one
cultivar runs out we will be unable to offer an entire package.
All proceeds from 2008 sales of
MEMORIAL TO STEVE are going to feed the hungry. You can read much more about
this on our web site. If you buy the package you may write a check for the
portion which goes for MEMORIAL TO STEVE to the charity, S. E. O. Food Bank.
That would be $150 as there is a 25% discount in the package.
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.
$150
*ASHWOOD SUMMER SUNSHINE
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 SUNSHINE 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 SUNSHINE is fertile both
ways and gives very sophisticated kids. It has been one of our most used parents
here the last several years.
$150
*SUMMER EXPLOSION
seedling T04-21 - Seedling x (SUMMER BLUSH X CUSTARD CANDY) 4.5 in.
DOR 36 in. E RE EMO The image on our website will demonstrate why this cultivar
needed to be introduced. The image shows two year old clumps in early bloom.
There are as many blooms on this plant as you can wish to see.
The amount of bloom found wirh SUMMER EXPLOSION will bring a new level of
impact to your garden. There will be
very few people who have any cultivars with the ability to bloom as heavily as
this one. The scapes should make a
real splash in the shows. 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. 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.
$100
*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. . 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. Fertile both ways but the pollen is
easier. Pods are a little reluctant.
$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.
$200
*SUPER
SEVENTY THREE seedling T00-73 (APRIL IN
*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.
$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
blossoms are very consistent. Once in a while you get a polytepal. 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.
$100
PLANE
GEOMETRY seedling 03-13 {(LIGHTS OF
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. Like many of
the babies out of SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE, PLANE GEOMETRY shows 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.
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.
$75
UNDERNEATH
THE ICE seedling
04-8 (BIG APPLE X SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE) 7 in. DOR 32 in. M
The
biig 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 a charming and little old fashioned and the flower has a
unique presence that was not to be denied.
$100
SHARON'S DELIGHT
seedling 04-9 (TAKE MY HAND X SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE)
7 in. SEV 34 in. M RE
EVIDENCE
OF ALIENS seedling 03-12 {(LIGHTS OF
ASHWOOD
WRAY OF SUNSHINE
(subject to AHS approval) seedling 03-4 {(LIGHTS OF
babies
of SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE, A.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
A. WRAY OF SUNSHINE. This cultivar is named in honor of a customer and friend
from the
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
2006
INTRODUCTIONS
*RED HAT DIVA (seedling
T98-37) {IMPERIAL IMPRESSION X (seedling T94-9, SCARLET ORBIT X ED MURRAY)} 6”
ML 28” SEV TET RED HAT DIVA
has an astounding presence in the garden. She comes on with brilliant red
blossoms just as the season is showing signs of winding down. The bloom
continues well past the end of the season for most of the rest of the garden.
One could not ask for better foliage. It stays a bright green well past the
first frosts, looking like most plants do before bloom. (As I write this on the
16th of
November the clumps of RHD look as good as any clumps here do at any point in
the year.) When we had rust here RED HAT DIVA showed almost complete rust
resistance. It took some looking to find a single rust pustule on this stalwart.
This plant is a must for any hybridizer who is looking to put rust resistance
into their plants. The large blossoms on heavily budded and branched scapes make
this plant a highlight of the end of the season. A bright green throat adds much
to the lovely bloom but the outstanding feature of the blossom is the very
clear, bright white edge. This plant has the vigor which we would all like to
see in daylilies. fertile
$100
*POLLY WOLLY DOODLE
(seedling T02-71) (seedling x
BILL NORRIS) 5 ½” M 31” RE TET A
solid gold self with much of the look of its marvelous parent, BILL NORRIS,
except for the wonderful surprise of the fact that POLLY WOLLY DOODLE produces
polytepal blossoms 40% of the time. There are so few tet polys available that
PWD is going to be a valuable addition to the gene pool of anyone interested in
collecting or hybridizing polys. The plants are strong and vigorous as you might
expect from a child of BILL NORRIS. $75
KERMIT’S
SCREAM (seedling
01-3) (LIGHTS OF
WHEN
I DREAM) 6" EM 25" DIP This is the plant that has been drawing
attention here since its first bloom in 2001. That is perfectly understandable
when you take into consideration that the blossoms sports a 4.5" green
throat. This one is from our no-trumpet line, a cousin to our unique
introduction, SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. The name, KERMITS SCREAM, was inspired by
the way the gigantic green throat calls attention to the plant from 100 ft away.
The throat is outlined by the red color of the petals but the green throat is
the dominant feature of the blossom. I do not think there is another cultivar in
which the throat is the distinctive feature. KS is the second in a line of what
will be many introductions in our no-trumpet line in both dips and tets. The
lack of any trumpet in the blossom creates distinction and beauty which sets it
entirely apart from all that have preceded it. I fully expect to see the
no-trumpet look create a niche in daylilies which is entirely new and
innovative.
$90
2005 INTRODUCTIONS
*MARDI
GRAS BEADS seedling
T01-84 ( seedling x CLARIFICATION) 5” DOR 26” EM RE This was one of the
first CLARIFICATION seedlings to bloom in 2001 and one of the ones that made us
convinced CLARIFICATION was a very special breeder. It was the bright color that
made MARDI GRAS BEADS stand out. The petals are an almost neon shade of pink
with similarly brilliant eye. The edge is prominent and the same shade as the
eye. We found out the edges fairly explode in the babies, with very wide double
and triple edges being common. The clarity of the eye is easily passed on to the
kids. The CLARIFCATION babies breed such clear colors and this is one of the
best breeders of the lot. As the parent of T04-13, MARDI GRAS BEADS, has earned
a place of high honor in our program.
note:
The 2005 bloom season showed MARDI GRAS BEADS to be one of the premier breeders
in our eyed/edged line. We had assumed that some of the extreme sophistication
of the seedling T04-13 was derived from MELANIE MAY. When a similar look
appeared from a cross of MGB to
*ASHWOOD
RINGS OF SATURN seedling
T01-13 (ROSE PARFAIT X ALTERED STATE) SEV to DOR 6” EM 36” RE
The rings of rose in
descending gradations of intensity place this cultivar in a category by itself.
We are pleased to be able to tell you that AROS has great plant habit to go with
the beautiful bloom. Clean, dark green foliage make the plant attractive all
season. Fertile both ways. With 22-25 buds and some rebloom there are many
blossoms to admire and use. We have great hope that this introduction will be
the first in a long line of blossoms with multiple concentric rings of color in
all ranges. $100
*ASHWOOD
DARK SIDE
seedling T99-51 (RUBY REGALIA X NOSFERATU) DOR 5 ¼” M 40” A bright
green throat is accented by a line of brilliant red. Other than that, this
cultivar is very black. As with any
cultivar this dark there is some degradation of the blossom on intense, hot
days. However, most days the blossom still looks good into the afternoon. Pollen
is quite fertile but pods are difficult. The babies are very black like ADS
showing a wonderful breeding potential. Bud count is 20 to 25 and is even better
in the kids. We have learned that ADS will survive but not thrive in zone 4 in
*CLARITY OF VISION
seedling T01-95 (RASPBERRY CANDY X MOONLIT MASQUERADE) X CLARIFICATION SEV 5 ½”
M 38” RE This is a very clear cream to white blossom with a lavender purple
eye and edge. It has as good a plant habit as any of the best CLARIFICATION
babies, in fact as good as any plants we grow. CLARITY OF VISION has the kind of
instant rebloom we love combined with superior budding. It is easily fertile.
With a heavy bud count and instant rebloom on well budded scapes, COV puts on a
spectacular show for a very long time. The CLARIFICATION blood shows in the
babies as they are even clearer, brighter and more sophisticated.
$80
*FOREVER
IN LOVE
seedling T02-36 (DESPERADO LOVE X FOREVER IN TIME) SEV 6 ¼” M 40” RE
A
great big clear yellow with a delightful lavender purple eye which breaks up
into a pattern on rebloom. Instant rebloom with both sets of scapes nicely
budded and branched makes this one very special.
Visitors who have seen the pattern have called it a major winner. The
large blossom on the tall scapes are outstanding. Fertile.
Single
$100
*BELLE
OF ASHWOOD
seedling
T01-32 (CHANCE ENCOUNTER X WILLIAM AUSTIN NORRIS) X
note:
The 2005 season has clearly demonstrated that this is going to be one of our
most important breeders, period. Of the characteristics that BOA brings to the
table, being able to impart instant rebloom in its kids is the one we most
value. In the difficult ‘05 season perhaps 40% of the babies showed instant
rebloom in the form of two scapes per fan. The scapes came on in just the way
that we would wish. The second fan appears when the first is part way through
the bloom cycle. BOA may (should) prove to
be very valuable in extending the bloom season in the north. In the south I
would expect it will be a very long blooming cultivar. We have now bloomed
babies from BOA crossed to purples, eyed/edged cultivars and, of course, pinks
with gold edges. There have been very good results in each category. As I write
this there are a dozen plants of BOA in the greenhouse waiting to be crossed to
everything in sight. Such is the breeding ability of BELLE OF ASHWOOD.
LIMITED
Single $90
*ASHWOOD
SMOKEY JOE seedling
T01-73 ( T98-28 x TUPAC AMARU) SEV 5 ¼” M 30”
The long-awaited ASHWOOD SMOKEY JOE is available.
The most exciting discovery of the past two years is that ASJ passes the
pattern along to its kids with ease. The babies are not duplicates of ASJ as so
often happens with unique cultivars but are variations on the theme. The budding
and branching on ASJ are excellent, in the range of 25 to 30 buds. The budding
is passed along to the offspring too. The first bloom or two on ASJ tend to be a
more solid, grayed purple. The rest of the blooms are more likely to show the
pattern and coloration that have made this the most awaited of our cultivars.
Some of the babies are even better at exhibiting the uniqueness of this line.
The base color can be described as a grayed rosy-purple. A white edge outlines a
dark purple to black border which varies in width. The rosy purple eye is
outlined in a black border. The website image shows everything with more of a
rose shading than there is in the flower. Excellent plant habit. Fertile both
ways Babies are well branched and budded and quite distinctive
$125
note:
The very hot summer of 2005 taught us something new.
The temperatures were consistently higher than we have seen in years. The days
were rarely far from 90 degrees if not over. In those conditions the pattern of
ASHWOOD SMOKEY JOE is suppressed. The good news is that several of the children
were unaffected by the temperatures and gave the marvelous pattern without
regard to temperature. ASJ remains an important breeder for this grand new look.
2004 SPRING INTRODUCTIONS
*MARY’S
BABY (seedling T01-71) (MARY LIGHTFINE
X THUNDER AND LIGHTNING) SEV 4 1/2” M 27” TET
We feel that this one is probably the finest flower we have introduced to
date. The color is a distinct step forward from the wonderful parent, MARY
LIGHTFINE. It is a deep velvet purple outlined by a rich white border on the
petals and on the sepals. She easily passes along the velvet to her babies too!
The recent results in the seedling beds indicate that MB will be a superb parent
for rich deep purples especially for stark white edges. The contrast between
the shade of purple and the white edge is a delight. We have received numerous
glowing reports on the wonderful rich color of the parent, MARY LIGHTFINE. This
child is a full step ahead in color. The color saturation is the best I have
seen on any purple introduction from anywhere, period. Add in very good rain and
sun resistance and you have a superb daylily. Fertile both ways, the pollen is
powerful. Bud counts in the 20 to 25 range on well branched scapes. Feedback has
been excellent from customers.
$80
*REGAL
SHIELD (seedling T01-63) (seedling x
CLARIFICATION) 5 1/4” M 28” DOR TET RE The first thing you see on this
beauty is the gigantic eye. The dark purple eye complements the yellow petals
with their lovely peach overtones. A matching purple edge goes all the way
around the petals. The deep green heart and yellow throat with excellent rebloom
complete the picture. A true standout in the gardens here. Scapes have 15 to 20
buds With rebloom REGAL SHIELD provides
a long bloom season. Fertile both ways.
$40
*NO
BLUE OXFORDS (seedling T01-47) ( a cross of
two sibs of CLARIFICATION) 5 1/2” EM 37” DOR RE TET The flower was selected
in clump condition in the seedling patches. It stood out due to the way that it
bristled with scapes. Upon inspection we found that virtually every fan had put
up two scapes. With closer observation over the last several years we have
learned that the second scape emerges just as the first is beginning to bloom
with overlapping bloom periods later (instant rebloom). We counted the buds on
scapes arising from three random fans. The counts were 28, 33, and 33. The
second scapes had 17, 19 and 17 buds respectively. The blossoms are lavender
pink with a purple eye and purple edge outlined in gold. A green to yellow
throat makes NO BLUE OXFORDS a very pretty flower. Fertile both ways.
.
$40
*JOAN
HOOD
(seedling
T99-28) (sib x FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN) 4 1/2’’M 30’’ SEV RE TET Clear peach
with a bright purple eye, green heart to orange throat, and distinct ruffled
purple edge. JOAN HOOD is a an easy, reliable grower. Both sets of scapes are in
the upper teens in bud count. The blossoms are always perfectly formed and look
good all day. The ‘04 bloom season revealed that JH is a much better
breeder than we suspected, showing babies with very bright, large eyes,
wide edges. Fertile both ways. $35
*CORAL
MAJORITY (seedling T99-31) (SOUTH SEAS X
APACHE WAR DANCE) 4 1/2’’ L 33’’ DOR RE TET The rich coral with orange
highlights has to be seen to be believed. The color simply glows in the garden.
Combining the best of both parents, the color is a wonder. If that were not
enough, the plants are very prolific rebloomers with well branched scapes
averaging close to 20 buds each. This garden star comes on just as the
season is winding down and is a flamboyant presence in the garden just when it
is most needed. Garden visitors were constantly drawn to this one from all parts
of the garden. The color acts as a beacon from a distance. Fertile both ways.
$40
*ASHWOOD
STILL NIGHT (seedling
T01-28) (EARTH MUSIC X EVENING ENCHANTMENT) 5.25" E 28" SEV RE TET
This is a very deep and very rich purple blossom with a dramatic, triangular
bright green throat and a tiny watermark. This is the one that all the early
visitors zeroed in on. Scapes are exceptionally well branched and budded. The
lowest bud count we could find was 33. The highest was 45. Lower 40’s were
typical. There is a little rebloom to extend the season further. Fertile both
ways
$40
*QUIET
WYATT (seedling T00-49) (BILL NORRIS X
ED BROWN) 5” EM 28” SEV RE EMO TET Named in honor of a fine southern
gentleman of Forsyth fame, Wyatt LeFever, this introduction has a peach with
yellow blossom that sports a rosy blush to the outside of the petals,
constituting an edge without an eye. Light rose veining on the petals
adds
distinction. The beautiful rose edge is further accented by dramatic piecrust
pleating. The green heart blending to a bright yellow throat enhances the bloom.
QUIET WYATT is a fine, vigorous plant with well-budded scapes which display 20
to 25 buds followed by reliable rebloom, keeping the plant in bloom a very long
time. A true EMO, QUIET WYATT is
even more special. Fertile both ways but it is not easily pod fertile
$40
note:
Wyatt reported to me that his namesake daylily was the longest blooming cultivar
in his greenhouse this fall, reblooming repeatedly.
We now suspect it will do quite well in warmer climates such as Wyatt’s
2003
INTRODUCTIONS
*STURM
UND DRANG (seedling
T99-14) (RUFFLED ROYALTY X THUNDER AND LIGHTNING)26” EM 6 1/4” SEV RE This
is a large, rich and saturated rosy purple with a yellow edge and a lighter
purple watermark. The blossom has a commanding presence with the added benefit
of very reliable rebloom. STURM UND DRANG has as good an overall plant habit as
any I grow. It has big husky foliage with deep green leaves. Establishes
quickly, grows exceptionally well.
Pod fertile but not easy, pollen is quite good. $25
ASHWOOD
BLUE HIGHWAY (seedling T00-69) (ADMIRAL’S
BRAID X FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN) 26” EM 6 1/2” SEV RE This is the cultivar that
has given me hope of a truly blue eye and edge in my program. It is light
raspberry with a very blue eye. This same shade of blue is also found on the
edge along with purple and gold. We get reliable rebloom from this one,
reflecting the FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN heritage. ABH clumps up fast and blooms and
grows with vigor. Fertile both ways as is most in this line.
$40
*RUBY
REGALIA (seedling T93-1) (CHICAGO RUBY X ED MURRAY) 28” M 5” DOR
This one was first introduced as a breeder’s flower. It is also an exemplary
garden flower. RUBY REGALIA is the parent of our much anticipated ASHWOOD DARK
SIDE The form is very old fashioned. The breeding results are not. RUBY REGALIA
is narrow petalled but the children are not. I do not breed spiders but RR might
be worth it for that. I am next to certain it would put sunfastness and color
saturation into a tet spider program. RUBY REGALIA is a very deep velvet red
which holds in the sun very well and is quite well budded and branched green
throat Fertile both ways
$20
*RUTH
PARISH (seedling T00-32) (GOLDEN TEARDROPS X ED BROWN) This is a
beautiful flower introduced for its combination of beauty and performance. RUTH
PARISH is a cream yellow with distinct pink overtones, very round and ruffled.
RP has a bright gold edge and a fine green heart. Great branching and high bud
counts keep RUTH PARISH in bloom for a long period of time. Very reliable
rebloom extends the season here in
note:
A report from
*CLARIFICATION
(seedling T98-12) (MASK OF TIME X
CREATIVE EDGE) This is the best breeder for eyes and edges I have used by leaps
and bounds. It is a hard dormant. The spring foliage is deep green, as pretty as
any. The foliage characteristic is passed along to the kids. The blossom is pink
with a lavender overlay and a purple eye and edge. Pod fertile with some
difficulty but the pollen is powerful.
26” M 6” DOR RE
note:
We have always been blown out of the water by the breeding ability of
CLARIFICATION. We are coming to a new conclusion. CLARIFICATION is a wonderful
breeder but far excels as a breeder of breeders. If you purchased C when it was
introduced, do not hesitate to use the seedlings you are now blooming to further
the line. They have a strong tendency to make quantum leaps forward in
their babies. Pick the one that has the best plant habit even if it does not
show a state of the art blossom. That baby of CLARIFICATION may very well give
you another leap in breeding sophistication.
$50
*SUBSTANTIAL
EVIDENCE (seedling 00-6) [(LIGHTS OF
along
with the greatest substance of any cultivar I have seen, including all tets. SE
is a large yellow with an orange overlay, very popular with visitors. It is
breeding the most distinctive kids you can imagine. The flat face is passed
along to many of them due to the inbred pedigree. If you are not familiar with
the ancestor, LOD, you may not visualize what I mean by flat. Many people
introduce flowers that are “flat”. SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE puts that
description into an entirely different category. SE shows no trumpet at all. SE
also can survive a driving rainstorm which shreds
every other blossom in the garden. It has the ability to pass along sun and rain
resistance to its progeny. The blossom is also an early morning opener of the
highest order. Despite the early opening the pollen is almost always good.
Fertile both ways but the pollen is easier.
33” M 6” DOR EMO
$50
INTRODUCTIONS-2002
*MARY
LIGHTFINE (seedling #T98-36) (complicated
pedigree involving great grandparent, GLORIA HITE BEST, RUFFLED DUDE, and
others.) 32” L 5 1/4” EV RE Until the blooming of MARY’S BABY, MARY
LIGHTFINE has shown the best shade of blue-purple of any we have seen in
daylilies. With the addition of a startling white edge on both the petals and
sepals, MARY offers a flower of outstanding beauty. The scape is exceptional
with more than 40 buds. She will
rebloom here on occasion in