Man of Sorrows, Stolen Treasure, Gary Bencyk are my top three. Everything though looks so good......I'm so sorry you still aren't well. It's tough to feel lousy during the gardening season - or for any season I guess if it comes right down to it. I hope you start feeling better soon..............Maryl

Nice group of photos. We too have experienced several days of very cool mornings. Lots of rain which is a change from last year. Daylily blooms are sparse and in 2 weeks(mid-July) we would typically be at peak. Other perennials/annuals don't seem to be affected. Hope you feel better.

I love that nice clump of Mohawk Chief. It looks very generous with the blooms. Royal Girls is very pretty! I also like the looks of Cobraskin Necktie. Your daylilies are looking terrific even as you aren't feeling that way yourself. Healing thoughts are going your way!

Remember that the 90% with lousy opening are not pictured. You can imagine what they look like.

I'm glad you finally got some blooms opening well. All of these are fantastic. I love the white edge on Gary Bewcyk, and both Spring of Living Water and JP Moneybags appeal to me. Man of Sorrows, Spiritual Corridor and Mohawk Chief are terrific clumps. I hope you will feel better soon!

Debra

Mantis, I'm experiencing the same season you are, so many disappointing blooms. Splotchiness has ruled here, the worst spring for sure. The few nice ones are treasured. Gary Bewcyk is lovely today! A great clump of Mohawk Chief and Man of Sorrows is lovely. I hope your health and the gardens improve.

Sherry

Beautiful group of photos. Man of Sorrows, Mean Green, and Banana Cream Beauty catch my eye. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for sharing these photos.

Lori

Interesting that you and Sherry both opened with the same intro! And sad that you are both experiencing similar seasons. You are so right about gardening. I had great season last year-probably best ever-this year, at least eight percent of lilies opened low in foliage or on short scapes. That being said, the ones you posted are terrific. Man of Sorrows has caught my eye before as has Mean Green. But what a clump of Mohawk Chief. Illness is rough in summer as Maryl said, especially for gardeners. Hopefully you will be better soon.

Kate

Oh. so many lovelies. it's great that you can successfully grow so many of Judi Davissons--I have always had a thing for Mean Green and I am liking Royal Girls and J.P. Moneybags. Real favorites have to be Man Of Sorrows and Stolen Treasure--I am a big fan of bitones. Never heard of Gary Bewcyk until now, but it's very striking. Here's a wish that you will soon be much better.

I agree, Mantis, Man of Sorrows is a winner. Gary Bewcyk is gorgeous! And Mean Green is always a winner. Lovely group today.

kay

man of sorrows, what a name! ha I've always wanted that Oz one! so many colors. :)