Nebraska Daylily Society (NDS)

The Nebraska Daylily Society has several hybridizers among the membership.   See below for some of the most recent creations our members have come up with.

What's new under the sun in NDS member registered daylilies?

Bison Lemonade, Baker-M. 2018, 28" M 6" DOR Tet, UF Crispate, Diamond-dusted lemon yellow with dark green throat.

Davdi's Gift, Kirchhoff-D./Baker-M. 2018, 29" EM 4.5" DOR Tet, Round ruffled red with a yellow to green throat.

These are just a few of Mary's Introductions.  If you would like to see more of her beautiful daylilies please visit her website: www.picturetrail.com/bakm.

Cajun Scott, Linda Ferguson (Owen-Ferguson) 2014, 27" M 6.25" SEV Tet, Deep raspberry with a large lavender watermarked eye, green throat and white edge.

Jessie's Love, Linda Ferguson (Owen-Ferguson) 2014, 28" ML 6.25" DOR Tet, Tetraploid, Very bright red with green to yellow throat.

Linda's Big Red Tower, Linda Ferguson 2015, 44" EM 6.5" DOR Tet, Bright true red self with yellow to green throat.

Peyton Brother James, Bob Flick 2014, 28" M 5.5" DOR Tet, Pink with a purple eye and a dark purple ruffled edge above a yellow throat.

There is a bittersweet story behind this Introduction.  Bob's youngest son came to him and asked if Bob would name one of his seedlings for a friend's infant son who had passed away.  The family picked this seedling and it was named Peyton Brother James, which is what Peyton's sister called him.

Avianna Grace, Hansen-D.V. 2016, 26" EM 5.5" DOR Tet, Rose pink with light pink eyezone, white teeth on petals and sepals, green throat.  

Colleen Rene, Hansen-D.V. 2016, 32" M 6" DOR Tet, Clear rose pink with lighter pink halo above yellow to green throat, edged in yellow teeth on petals and cream teeth on sepals.

In Val's Honor, Hansen-D.V. 2016, 30" M 5.5" DOR Tet, Consistent rose red with teeth and tendrils on petals and sepals, green throat.

Papio Apple Delight, Hansen-D.V. 2015, 36" M 6" SEV Tet, Delicious apple red with large green to yellow throat, petal edges are a shade darker red and crimped, white stripe in the middle of the petals.

Papio Bob's Pick, Hansen-D.V. 2015, 27" M 5.5" SEV Tet,  Pale lemon with pink tint, crimped toothy edge and green throat.

Papio Leah Serenity, Hansen-D.V. 2016. 31" EM 6.25" DOR Tet,  Soft purple with darker purple halo, white toothy petals and sepals, green throat.

Papio Maleah Diane, Hansen-D.V. 2016, 30" M 5" DOR Tet, Pink base with violet band and edge, gold teeth and green throat.

Papio Trevor Thomas, Hansen-D.V. 2016, 32" M 6.5" DOR Tet, Bright cardinal red with good toothy edge and green throat.

Sixtieth Anniversary, Hansen-D.V. 2016, 33" EM 5.5" DOR Tet, Velvety pure red with darker red halo, and toothy petals and green throat. 

Cedar Creek Elaine Remembered, Kahnk 2017,  42" M 7" DOR Tet, Bitone with light purple petals and lighter purple sepals, darker purple chevron eye, white midribs on petals, and yellow to green throat.

Cedar Creek Elaine Remembered, Kahnk 2017  Stunning in a clump.

Cedar Creek Moon Glow Magic, Kahnk 2017,  38 " M  8" DOR Tet, Light cream with peach, white midribs on petals, yellow ruffled edge, and yellow to green throat.

Cedar Creek Shades of Pink, Kahnk 2017, 42" M  8 " DOR Tet, Bitone pink petals with pale pink sepals, white midribs, and yellow to green throat.

Cedar Creek Tomato Slices, Kahnk 2017, 30" M  5'" DOR Tet, Red self with yellow extended throat

Blushing Peach, Keast-M.&T. 2018, 38" ML 6" DOR Dip, UF crispate, Peach red blush overlay with yellow throat. 

Eyes Only For You, Keast-M.&T. 2018, 37" EM 7" DOR Dip UF Crispate,  Cream with  purple band dark yellow eyezone with emerald green throat. 

Praise On High, Keast-M.&T. 2018, 54" M 6" DOR Dip UF Crispate, Lavender with radiating eyezone shades of purple, sepalsare cream with lavender blush and green throat.

Roanoak Anita Marie, Keast-M&T. 2018, 20" M 4.25" SEV Tet, Amber scarlet eye and edge with silver trim wire and green throat.

Starched Petticoats, Keast-M&T. 2018, 24" M 6" DOR Tet, Lavender purple with yellow gold cristate throat, heavy ruffled two tone cream and gold edge.

Wings Of Love, Keast-M&K. 2018, 39" EM 13" Dor Dip Spider 5.8 to 1 ratio. Yellow green with cream edges on both petals and sepals.

These are just a few of Mary and Tom's Introductions.  If you would like to see more of their beautiful daylilies please visit their website: www.keastdaylilygardens.com



Katelyn Grace, Keller 2016, 28" M 6" SEV Tet, Soft pastel pink with bright yellow throat and ruffled gold wire edge.

Scott is just begining to introduce his wonderful dayliles.  If you would like a peek at his upcoming Introduction or see what's catching his eye in the seedling bed please visit his website:  www.pickadaylily.com

HOOKED ON ANGEL WINGS, P. McIntosh 2010, 24" ML 6.5-7" DOR Tet,    pale yellow fading to near white w/yellow radiating eye and edge.

PIXIE CHICK, P. McIntosh 2006, 24" EM 2.87" DOR Dip,  Dark yellow with orange highlights.

SANDHILL CRANE, P. McIntosh 2011, 48" M 10" DOR Dip UF Crispate, Cream pink with rose feathered eyezone.

FAR FROM OVER, Doug Moritz 2006, 26" M 4.5" SEV Tet,   Pink with burgundy eye and burgundy gold tooth edge.

INSTANT SATISFACTION, Doug Moritz 2006, 32" MLa 5" SEV Tet,   Red self with light gold edge.

Lost Island Treasure, Doug Moritz 2006, 28" M 6" SEV Tet, Orchid lavender pink with thin gold edge above green throat.

MAGGIE'S CREAM PIE, Doug Moritz 2006, 24" M 5" SEV Tet,   Pale yellow cream with faint pink blush and yellow edge.

Sweetheart Surprise, Doug Moritz 2006, 24" M 4.5" Dor Tet, Pastel lavender with purple eye and edge above green throat.

Bentley Samuel, Otto 2015, 35" MLa 7.5" SEV Dip UF Spatulate, Petals and sepals are recurved, pinkish lavender outlined with a pink edge, throat is tree frog neon green.

Dragon Daggers, Otto 2015, 46" M 7" SEV Dip UF Crispate, Violet purple with a dark purple eye above a greenish yellow throat enhanced with white midribs.

Monsters In The Garden, Otto 2016, 60" MLa 9.5" SEV DipUF Cascade, Yellow with a light pink eyezone, green throat, and slightly ruffled edges.

Mr. Bob Wilson, Otto 2015, 66" MLa 10" SEV Dip UF Cascade, Glowing golden yellow with a deep green throat.

 Ninja Turtle, Otto 2016, 35" MLa 7.5" SEV Dip UF Spatulate,  Large green throat covering most of the bloom, with light lavender on the ends of the sepals and petals.

Pink Panther Paws, Otto 2016,  37" M 7.5" SEV Tet UF Crispate-Spatulate, Medium pink with a huge white watermark and a yellow green throat. 

 Kathryn Irene Rule, Rule-L. 2017, 20" 6.5" DOR Tet, Coral rose with fine gold wire edge, yellow throat, ruffled, and very fragrant.

Hybridizing daylilies is an interesting hobby/garden venture.   Keeping it under control can be a problem though, as the further along a person gets, the more seeds seem to be made and then it comes to the nursery rhyme of "The old woman in the shoe, she had so many children she didn't know what to do".   It can happen all too quick.

The best part of hybridizing is to see the first blooms of a seedling crop, most often two years after the seeds have been made, in Nebraska/Western Iowa.  Looking at the individual crosses on paper can bring wonderful visions of "what can be", but often when those first blooms open, it makes a person wonder where they came from!  Then there is the day when a fantastic bloom is open when checking to see what glorious flowers have opened in the morning, to find what hybridizing is all about;the appearance of what seems to be a perfect flower.   Bingo!  More spreading of pollen.