VISITORS 
Visitors are always welcome at Arvista Gardens. The height of the flowering season 
usually extends from the middle of May to the Middle of June or even later. The dwarf 
Irises bloom earlier, about the end of April or the first of May. 
To reach our garden from US-12, follow M-78 1.4 miles south of US-12, turn left 
on East Columbia Ave., one block (east), then left (north) on Grand Boulevard to 172— 
the first place from the corner on the left or west side of the street. 
TERMS 
Prices quoted are net cash with order with the exception that 5% may be deducted 
on orders for named varieties at catalogue prices amounting to $10 or more and 10% 
on orders of $25 or more. All special offers are net as quoted. 
Special prices will be quoted on lots of one dozen or more of one variety. We are 
always glad to quote special prices on lists of wanted varieties, and in most instances 
are prepared to meet prices quoted by any reputable grower. 
Terms cash with orders. Remittances may be by check, money order, bank draft or 
registered mail. Orders amounting to less than $2 are not solicited. 
Orders for all plant material herein offered will be filled in rotation as received. 
Early orders are highly advisable as stocks of some varieties are very limited. 
We reserve the right to return orders, or refund money paid for plants which for any 
reason beyond our control we are unable to supply. 
SHIPMENTS 
Shipment of Irises will be made soon as possible after the blooming season, beginning 
about July 1st and continuing through the balance of the season. Shipment of Peonies 
begins about September 15, and shipment of Poppy roots from the middle of August on. 
Hemerocallis may be shipped in the spring or in the fall. 
GUARANTY 
No warranty, either express or implied, is given as to growth or productivity of any 
plant, root, bulb or seed which we offer for sale. We do guarantee to exercise the great¬ 
est of care in filling orders, and are always glad to rectify any errors made in the names 
of varieties shipped to the extent of replacing any variety that proves untrue to name. 
We ship only live, healthy, field grown stock which we guarantee to arrive in good con¬ 
dition. Every order has our close personal attention. It is our earnest desire and effort 
to please every customer. 
All offerings in this list at prices quoted will be shipped prepaid anywhere in the 
United States by parcel post or express at our option on all orders amounting to $2.00 
or more, excepting on certain special offers as noted. Include 25c for postage on smaller 
orders. 
We do not substitute unless requested to do so. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES 
CULTURE 
The chief requirement of this most striking plant is that it should be moved only 
after the beginning of the dormant season about the first to the middle of August, and 
from then until the ground freezes in the fall. It is important in transplanting that the 
plant be set deep enough to place the crowns three inches below' the surface. It is 
well also, to set the plants at an angle of 45 degrees or more so that water will 
not be trapped by the hollow crowns of large plants. After planting, the ground should 
not be allowed to dry out before the roots become established. After the ground freezes, 
a light covering of straw or coarse litter should be placed over the ground to prevent the 
plants from being heaved out by alternate freezing and thawing which, in our experi¬ 
ence, is the most common cause of winter killing. Plants also may be killed by planting 
where water will stand over the crowns in winter, or by cutting off the crowns after 
2 
