I see the increased desire (almost at a frenzy now) to convert the very latest and most exotic diploid regardless of any latent tendencies toward infirmities or lack of stamina.

A plant's ability to grow, increase and sustain itself became of secondary and almost minimal interest.

If we lose our heritage of health and vigor, all the beauty that has been achieved will be for naught!

It is now time to reverse the trend we have seen developing over the years, that of beauty at all costs and health will take care of itself.

In the early years, daylilies were what I would describe as plain, but consistent, dependable, and hardy - hardy in the sense of being tough! Over the past 25-30 years, the daylily has become greatly refined and can now certainly be described as unique, beautiful, and varied.

Sarah is the toughest competitor I've ever worked with. She has the desire to be better than everybody else. She can't understand why someone is in a sport if they aren't in it to win.