Chico's looks like a Stella d'Oro lily to me, Goldfields, but I don't think that's what your friend is sending you. Whatever it is, it's beautiful!
Strangely enough, chico, my Stella d'Oro seems to be blooming on the same schedule as yours for a change!
Mine are usually way behind!
Your astilbe is beautiful, too! I was thinking of putting some in the hummingbird garden. Do you ever see hummers at it? And how long does it bloom?