In other words, they know more than they think they know . It sounds like a good idea, crossing the newest, excessively frilled types together to get the 'state of the art' types which are extremely popular. Be careful here. The majority of daylily breeders would say concentrate on form first, and you might be better off sticking to the conventional way of thinking. For me, that something different will eventually be daylilies in unusual colours.
Large breeders like to breed for two or three of the categories.
Don't forget to join our own Hem. Buying seeds has never interested me a lot, although I know many people experience a thrill when the packet arrives. Setting pods is harder work that you think, as many don't set seed easily. I sow mine straight into the soil in this mild climate. Other people swear by refrigerating seeds for three to six weeks, especially those from dormant crosses.