Day 1287: The Nass Day Lily Farm

We said goodbye to Harold and Janet today.  Their gardens are closing for business and so they are selling as many day lilies from their collection as possible.  A son, daughter and a couple grandchildren were on site to assist with the digging, labeling, billing and packaging.  Mrs. Nass said that her kids had no idea how much work the gardens involved until they arrived.  Now they understand why it's time for the folks to retire.

I only bought four lilies, partly because I already have most of their stock and there's very few open spots left in my gardens.  Their own cultivars are most precious because they will not be hybridizing any more.  I chose Chautauqua Blush and Pale Faced Geisha from their cultivars as well as Naomi Hope and Dancing Shiva.  Great names!

Despite the ferocious rain yesterday, the pool only dropped to 80 degrees so I was able to swim 260 lengths.  The weekend promises more delightful days and opportunities for many more laps.