A plant's ability to grow, increase and sustain itself became of secondary and almost minimal interest. |
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. |
If we lose our heritage of health and vigor, all the beauty that has been achieved will be for naught! |
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. |
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. |