Name A New Hybrid Daylily

Several years ago, a service called the "Star Registry" was formed; its purpose was to let individuals name stars after others, events… etc. This seemed like such a cool concept... but the thing is, I bet that after paying for the registry… you couldn't find the star if your life depended on it. Meanwhile, we are going to select a number of seedlings (2009 crop) that indeed are FULLY worthy of bearing a meaningful name! And unlike some far-off celestial rock, these can actually be appreciated in multiple gardens... year after year, for generations to come! Naming new plants for memorial, loved ones, good friends that like to garden, events like Mother's Day/Father's Day or birthdays/anniversaries/special personal events... wouldn't you say that would be "slightly different" and would be a gift… that could last forever.

So we are inviting the public to visit Cora Gardens, 230 Cora Road, Cookeville, on
June 18th - 19th & July 9th - 10th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - to view and hopefully purchase our new unnamed hybrid seedlings.

Cora Gardens will have 200 plus (2009 seedlings) plants available for their selection. The daylily plants (New Hybrids) will range in costs from $75.00 $250.00 – there will be discounts on multiple purchases of three or more. Another 200 “2010” seedling will be sold at $25.00 each – these seedling have not bloomed as of yet – so there will be a big surprise when they bloom in 2011. 2010 cannot be pre-registered until 2011 or until they bloom and are evaluated.

You will receive all that exist of that plant. And should you wish to register that plant, we will assist you with the paperwork. The fee to register Daylilies with the AHS* is $15.00 each. Upon AHS* approval of the name you've selected (8-10 wks), you will get the original registration papers. Not bad, considering a new intro (bearing ANY ol' name) is about $100.00 to $500.00 per fan... and you don't get "all that exists"!

We will also be happy to mail your plant for a fee of $25.00, which includes postage and handling… anywhere in the continental United States, except where prohibited.

*The American Hemerocallis Society, Inc.

100% of the net proceeds will go Habitat for Humanity International, to aid with their rebuilding and repair of existing housing efforts.
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After the January 12th Haitian Earthquake in which 230,000 lost their lives, hundreds of thousands of children were left orphans and one and a half million of the Haitian population were left with no shelter… a number of individuals from the Highlands’ of Tennessee formed Rebuild Haiti.

Why Rebuild Haiti? Our Mission is to help the Haitian people with relief and rebuilding efforts, over the long term.

Many Americans donated to the Haitian Relief Efforts – from small change to large contributions – this included the United States Government, a number of Corporations and many donations from other countries. The first donations came fast during the first few weeks after the devastating event – but sadly have dropped to a trickle in only four months since the earthquake hit. And some of the larger commitments are at best questionable.

While many Haitians are receiving some food and water – many are still without shelter and with little to no medical care. People are still sleeping under traps and bed sheets – on the ground and when the rains start in full force – no one can predict the outcome.

So we at Rebuild Haiti are partnering with Habitat for Humanity International, in hopes of helping them, house some 50 thousand families over the long term. Our goal is to raise $10,000 plus from this fundraising event. This will help build and/or repair 500 housing units.

It is a unique and wonderful way to remember loved ones, friends, and events – add beauty to your gardens – for generations to come… and help the Haitians all at the same time. This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.