RAMSAY FARMS: Daylilies for Rayna

Friday, July 25, 2008

Daylilies for Rayna

These are for my daylily addict, Rayna :) They are quite common varieties.

Hem. Happy Returns. They are a very pale-ish yellow color. Repeat bloomer.

Hem. Pardon Me. I love the dark red petals. It too is a repeat bloomer.

Hem. Stella D'Oro. Everyone has these! Golden flowers that bloom from May until frost.

Hem. Little Wine Cups. My first daylily. I absotlutely love this pale mahogany/wine colored flowers. Its also a rebloomer!

This is Hem. Mini Stella D' Oro. The flowers are less than 1" across, smaller shorter clumps of leaves as well. great for borders along sidewalks (even better than the original Stella!)

A great big flower (6-7"wide) is Hem Mary Todd. A bright yellowish/gold that gets a bit taller than the other varieties so far. Isn't really a repeat bloomer, but blooms for a LONG time.

Hem Siloam Doodle Bug. I love this one!

Hem. Siloam June Bug. More of a gold, versus the more muted one above. The flower stalks are a bit taller on this one as well.

I have the rest of my daylilies starting to open..or in the bud stage yet. Will keep you posted!

3 comments:

Unknown said...: just happened to find your blog. I loved your to buy or not blog. I had my first real lamb crop this year and I am torn on various levels esp. cuz I had some awesome markings that I was not expecting to see. Best wishes 4 your dog show. I have blue merle female cardigan & we will be at the regionals in OH in Aug. We took 3rd in open bitches at the Nationals in April. Thank you for sharing your world...perhaps we could chat in the future:); July 25, 2008 at 10:30 PM
North Star Shetlands said...: Yay for daylilies! :D; July 28, 2008 at 1:17 AM
Carolina Trekker said...: Glad i looked in on your Daylilies today. Now I realize my Stella D'Oro's are Minis. Thanks!; August 13, 2008 at 1:58 PM

Who we are

Ramsay Farms is situated in the northeastern part of Ottertail County, near Perham, Minnesota. This family farm of 320 acres has been in the Ramsay family for five generations, dating back to 1892. Today our farm prides itself on our Simmental cattle, Shetland Sheep and BlueFaced Leicester sheep. We strive to breed animals that closest match the breed standards given to them, and mindful of production, health and longevity in our animals as well.

In spring of 2016, there was a purchase of 32 acres in Green County, Wisconsin to accommodate Garrett for his work in that region. The animals have for the most part been moved to that location. Both locations will work in tandem to continue educating and promoting these animals and this way of life.

From the Shetland Sheep Society

"Shetland sheep have for generations been noted for their very soft and well crimped fleece. The wool is the finest of all native breeds and shows an amazing variety of colours and patterns. There are 11 main whole colours and 30 recognised markings.

By selecting from coloured fleeces a range of naturally coloured yarn can be produced. This eliminates the need for dyeing and therefore retains the soft feel of the natural fibre and is favoured by those who prefer a totally natural approach.

Shetland wool fibres are of a simple construction witha central cortex covered by a thin scaly cuticle, and have an average diameter of about 23 microns. However there is a range from 10-20 microns for neck and shoulder wool to 25to 35 microns for britch wool. the average staple length is 3.5 inches. The amount of crimp varies, and is most important in providing the 'bounce' required for knitwear. There is a positive correlation between fineness and crimp, with wool of the finest quality being crimped at between 8 and 12 to the inch. Wool from shetland sheep is used to produce gossamer lace, the famous 'Fair Isle' knitwear, and fine tweeds. Pure bred Shetland sheep tend to shed their fleece in sprin. The growth of new fleece can cause a rise or weak point and where this is present the fleece can sometimes be plucked or 'rooed' by hand. The timing of this can be different in each sheep, however, it is worth taking the care to get it right as rooed fleece can be amongst the softest because the fibres have no harsh cut ends as occurs with a sheared fleece.

Shetland fleece can be handspun straight from the fleece or made into rolags and then woollen spun. It can also be sorsted spun by hand, used on a peg loom or handwoven. It also felts well using either dry or wet methods. When processed commercially the wool can be made into the finest lightweight worsted cloth or heavier weight, harder wearing fabrics and tweeds."

RAMSAY FARMS

Friday, July 25, 2008

Daylilies for Rayna

3 comments:

A long time coming!

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