 Historic
references to daylilies go back more than 2,000 years, and they
were introduced into the U.S. in the late nineteenth century.
Grosvenor's comprehensive guide to this easy-to-grow perennial
gives information on the various species: cultivation (soil
preparation, planting, watering, mulching, weed control,
fertilizing, and dividing); propagation; and classification.
There's a 95-page list of recommended varieties divided into
large-flowered daylilies and small-flowered and miniature plants;
a chapter on gardening and landscaping that focuses on mass
plantings, color, and companion plants; and a chapter on pest and
disease control. Also included are tips on photographing daylilies
and on hybridizing. There even are recipes--fried and sauteed
daylilies, a daylily casserole, a soup, and chicken. The book
contains 300 color photographs and 33 diagrams and tables. George
Cohen
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