It's no exaggeration to say that daylilies are the premier flowering perennial. From a handful of wild species belonging to the genus Hemerocallis, breeders have produced tens of thousands of hybrids in a dazzling array of colors, patterns, and shapes. Adding to their appeal is their hardiness, ease of care, and ability to combine well with other plants. With so many daylilies currently available, a pictorial guide to the best and most exciting cultivars is essential. More than 1700 daylilies1400 of them new to this editionare illustrated in close-up, detailed photographs. Each photograph is accompanied by a comprehensive description that includes information on color, size, bloom season, and parentage. Also included are chapters on daylily physiology, the history of the genus, the history of daylily hybridizing, hybridization techniques, and cultivation. Peat and Petit have created an authoritative reference and essential resource for anyonenursery professional, hybridizer, designer, or enthusiastwho wishes to explore the vast potential of these beautiful plants.
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"[The book] is an authoritative reference for anyone who wishes to explore the wide world of daylilies." (Michigan Gardener )
"The book isn't just a bunch of pretty pictures The instructions on how to make your own daylily hybrid sound so easy that I am planning on trying it next summer." (Creators Syndicate )
"The book isn't just a bunch of pretty pictures The instructions on how to make your own daylily hybrid sound so easy that I am planning on trying it next summer." (Creators Syndicate )
About the Author
Ted L. Petit, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Toronto, breeds daylilies at his Florida garden, Le Petit Jardin. He is a member of the American Hemerocallis Society and co-author of The Color Encyclopedia of Daylilies.
John P. Peat of Toronto, Ontario, is a research technician in biology, daylily hybridizer, and nurseryman. He is the owner of Cross Border Daylilies. He is a member of the American Hemerocallis Society and co-author of The Color Encyclopedia of Daylilies.
John P. Peat of Toronto, Ontario, is a research technician in biology, daylily hybridizer, and nurseryman. He is the owner of Cross Border Daylilies. He is a member of the American Hemerocallis Society and co-author of The Color Encyclopedia of Daylilies.
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If you like/collect daylilies, this is a great reference book for seeing how far these blooms have come in a relatively short period of time, and for comparing varieties and finding more varieties for your wish list. Somebody complained that most of the varieties in here were the authors' own intros, but I found most of the top breeders in NA today had plants featured, and while a large number of the featured varieties were Petit or Peat intros, that is because they are simply amongst the top breeders of today, and their hybridizing has led to some of the greatest breakthroughs in the modern daylily.Beautiful full colour photos and great information.
Format:Hardcover
Great book written and put together by 2 reknown daylily hybridizers.
Lots of nice pictures presented in practical subdivisions: by colors, double, patterns, spiders & UFO's.
Great guide for the amateur willing to venture in hybridizing.
A wealth of informations.
Lots of nice pictures presented in practical subdivisions: by colors, double, patterns, spiders & UFO's.
Great guide for the amateur willing to venture in hybridizing.
A wealth of informations.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Significant Advancement from the First Edition
Jan 22 2009
By Charles A. Harper
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I have now purchased three copies of this outstanding book. I was alarmed when I read a review that noted poor printing quality in the copy they had. I noted the same shortcoming in the first book I received, which I bought within a week of its release. The second two were 'normal', that is, stunning! But the best part of this new edition is the expansion of sections such as the patterned eyes and the inclusion of more hybridizers' submittals, especially the 'Future Daylilies'. This is, quite simply, THE definitive book on the daylily of our day.
19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fall from Grace for Timber Press
Nov 26 2008
By Jamie V.
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
OK, I gotta do this! I just received the new Encyclopedia of Daylilies
(Peat and Petit 2008) and am extremely disappointed. To start with, the
printing quality is very substandard and the colours range from
washed-out to overly dark. Part of this is due to mediocre fotos, but
most is due to poor preparation of the material; saturation, colour
balance, contrast, etc. Then, some of the pictures are clearly doctored
and not to the best for true presentation.
I've noted quite a few mistakes, such as 'Betty's Pick' with an
illustration of what may be 'Toothpick', an extremely unsuitable picture
of Clayton Burkey's 'Lola Branham' (as well as other wonderful cultivars that
are represented by sub-optimal shots), as well as the lack of many fotos
that apparently should have been included and didn't make it in the
book, but the descriptions did, some with pre-editing remarks still
attached! I'm afraid to go further for fear of what I'll find! One
can't blame the fotographers, here, rather whoever did the editing.
After all, an illustration should be representative, shouldn't it!
I must ask myself, what happened? The book was delayed in printing for
what ever reason, possibly waiting for fotos, but to actually print such
a poor product is simply irresponsible!
On the positive side, I find the layout much preferable to the first
edition, being chronological, plus the book starts with a retrospective
of what came before, but the actual chapter organizazion and design is
somewhat loveless. Someone wasn't doing their job! As this book will
certainly sell a few copies and hang about on the bookshelf as one of
the few references for the modern daylily, I find it a real shame that
such a potential was simply wasted. Wish I knew why! I have to admit,
since Timber Press was sold, the quality has dropped to below sea level.
Do I sound P.O.ed? You bet! This was not a cheap book to purchase and
I had it shipped over to Europe. A real waste of money, IMO. The first
edition may not be up-to-date anymore, but it is far superior in quality.
(Peat and Petit 2008) and am extremely disappointed. To start with, the
printing quality is very substandard and the colours range from
washed-out to overly dark. Part of this is due to mediocre fotos, but
most is due to poor preparation of the material; saturation, colour
balance, contrast, etc. Then, some of the pictures are clearly doctored
and not to the best for true presentation.
I've noted quite a few mistakes, such as 'Betty's Pick' with an
illustration of what may be 'Toothpick', an extremely unsuitable picture
of Clayton Burkey's 'Lola Branham' (as well as other wonderful cultivars that
are represented by sub-optimal shots), as well as the lack of many fotos
that apparently should have been included and didn't make it in the
book, but the descriptions did, some with pre-editing remarks still
attached! I'm afraid to go further for fear of what I'll find! One
can't blame the fotographers, here, rather whoever did the editing.
After all, an illustration should be representative, shouldn't it!
I must ask myself, what happened? The book was delayed in printing for
what ever reason, possibly waiting for fotos, but to actually print such
a poor product is simply irresponsible!
On the positive side, I find the layout much preferable to the first
edition, being chronological, plus the book starts with a retrospective
of what came before, but the actual chapter organizazion and design is
somewhat loveless. Someone wasn't doing their job! As this book will
certainly sell a few copies and hang about on the bookshelf as one of
the few references for the modern daylily, I find it a real shame that
such a potential was simply wasted. Wish I knew why! I have to admit,
since Timber Press was sold, the quality has dropped to below sea level.
Do I sound P.O.ed? You bet! This was not a cheap book to purchase and
I had it shipped over to Europe. A real waste of money, IMO. The first
edition may not be up-to-date anymore, but it is far superior in quality.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
I Want A Refund & I am Returning This Book
Mar 22 2010
By Michael L. Holbrook
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Hugely disappointing. Poor quality all around and pretty useless in my opinion. Very poor picture quality, missing pictures, inaccurate information, etc.
If I had seen this in the store first I would never have purchased it.
If I had seen this in the store first I would never have purchased it.
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