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| ⚫ | '''Siloam daylilies''' are cultivars of daylilies registered with the American Hemerocallis Society (http://www.daylilies.org) by Pauline Henry of [[Siloam Springs]], [[Arkansas]]. Mrs. Henry registered over 490 daylilies during her lifetime. Most of her daylilies were given a name beginning with the word "Siloam", hence "Siloam Daylilies". |
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| ⚫ | Siloam daylilies are cultivars of daylilies registered with the American Hemerocallis Society (http://www.daylilies.org) by Pauline Henry of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Mrs. Henry registered over 490 daylilies during her lifetime. Most of her daylilies were given a name |
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==History== |
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Pauline Henry |
Pauline Henry registered her first daylilies in [[1963]] with Siloam Satin, Siloam Splendor and Siloam Springs. Siloam Double Classic earned the prestigious Stout Silver Medal in [[1993]], the society’s highest award. She remained active in daylilies for the remainder of her life; registering 15 cultivars in her final year, passing away on [[September 20]], [[2000]] at the age of 92. |
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Siloam daylily cultivars are still very popular. Today's hybidizers are still cultivating Siloam daylilies as many of the new cultivars of daylilies have been crossed with a Siloam daylily. |
Siloam daylily cultivars are still very popular. Today's hybidizers are still cultivating Siloam daylilies as many of the new cultivars of daylilies have been crossed with a Siloam daylily. |
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The city of Siloam Springs, Arkansas has honored Pauline and Ralph Henry with a memorial garden. |
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Details about the Pauline Henry and the garden can be found on the website http://www.siloamdaylilies.com. |
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Details about Pauline Henry's registered daylilies can be found by doing a search on the American Hemerocallis Society web site. http://www.daylilies.org |
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The Siloam Springs Hearld Leader has published several articles about Ralph and Pauline Henry. For instance, articles where published on the following dates: |
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- 2005-01-26 By Hannah Nielsen, |
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- 2006-03-29 By Virginia Vickery, |
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- 2006-10-11 By Shelly Moran. |
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Revision as of 10:27, 18 January 2010
Siloam daylilies are cultivars of daylilies registered with the American Hemerocallis Society (http://www.daylilies.org) by Pauline Henry of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Mrs. Henry registered over 490 daylilies during her lifetime. Most of her daylilies were given a name beginning with the word "Siloam", hence "Siloam Daylilies".
History
Pauline Henry registered her first daylilies in 1963 with Siloam Satin, Siloam Splendor and Siloam Springs. Siloam Double Classic earned the prestigious Stout Silver Medal in 1993, the society’s highest award. She remained active in daylilies for the remainder of her life; registering 15 cultivars in her final year, passing away on September 20, 2000 at the age of 92.
Siloam daylily cultivars are still very popular. Today's hybidizers are still cultivating Siloam daylilies as many of the new cultivars of daylilies have been crossed with a Siloam daylily.