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Some things just love the summer

Peach-colored day lily

The sepals and petals of this peach-colored day lily have a beautiful translucent quality. July is the peak of the blooming season for day lilies in Maryland. (Sun photo by Jerry Jackson / July 6, 2008)


As the rest of us droop in early July humidity, day lilies of all varieties come to life. The Free State Daylily Society is planning an exhibit and sale of the plants this Sunday at Cylburn Arboretum.

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