Kittens Paw (Circular)	Aztec Gold (Star-Shaped)	Cheek to Cheek  (Double)

Jungle Princess (Spider-Shaped)	Late Cream (Triangular)

Daylilies are easy to care for and like a good, well-drained garden soil in full sun as shady conditions will reduce flowering.  They prefer to be watered on a regular basis, not only when they are flowering but after as well.  When the leaves of a Daylily sprouting from the base turn a dried papery look, it indicates the soil is too dry.

Some varieties of Daylilies are more prone to fungus than others and it is best to just go ahead and remove the few affected leaves when this occurs.  (Be sure to not add these to the compost pile.)  If the complete plant looks affected, don't be afraid to cut the plant back to the ground after flowering.  After a couple of weeks, new growth will emerge.

Daylilies should be divided every 3-5 years either after flowering or in the Spring when they just emerge.  If the roots are at the surface, it is a good indication that it is time to divide and replant in order to maintain vigorous plants.

Take some time to browse our Daylily selection (over 60 varieties) and reserve your favorites early as we are already sold out of some varieties.  Remember, your credit card will not be charged until your order is shipped!

We really have enjoyed getting your pictures for our contest...we are looking forward to seeing some wonderful photos of your gardens this Spring!

Once Spring finally arrives in your neck of the woods, it is time to fertilize your perennials and bulbs.  A regular garden fertilizer will do just fine or you can use special bulb fertilizers.  Either one is better than none at all!

Deadheading is a must with most bulbs as well as with perennials and annuals.  It makes for a nicer, cleaner plant and will have more nutrients available for the plants and further flowering.

HOW TO CARE FOR AMARYLLIS AFTER FLOWERING?

1. During the growing season, it is important to feed the Amaryllis on a regular basis with a regular houseplant food. 
2. After the Amaryllis is finished flowering, cut the flower stalk off just above the nose. 
3. Keep feeding the Amaryllis while it is still in a warm place and keep the soil moist by watering it on the saucer. 
4. You can put the Amaryllis out in the garden, either in the pot or by taking it out of the pot and planting it. 
5. Take the Amaryllis back inside in September.  Stop watering and place the bulb in a dry and cool place for 10-12 weeks.
6. After this time period, take the bulb out of the pot, clean off the old foliage and any old roots.  Leave the healthy roots in place.
7. Repot in fresh soil, leaving the top 1/3 of the bulb exposed.  Make sure the pot has a drainage hole. 
8. Place the pot in a warm place and water well initially.  Then water sparingly until growth emerges.  Then, water more regularly and keep it in a cooler place. 
9. Also, resume fertilizing the Amaryllis again.

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Canna Lenape	Dahlia Alpen Wonder	Daylily Sombrero Way

For Spring, all orders over $50.00 receive 2 FREE Cannas, orders over $100.00 receive 2 FREE Cannas and 1 FREE Daylily of our choice and, when you sign our guestbook, you will get a 10% discount on your first online order.  Remember to order early to ensure availability!

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