VISITORS 
Visitors are always welcome at Arvista Gardens. The height of the flower¬ 
ing 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 re¬ 
ceived. 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 
Shipments 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 greatest 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 condition. 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. 
Customers who are willing to pay transportation on shipments ordinarily 
sent prepaid, will receive more than the transportation cost either in larger 
roots or free varieties or both at our discretion. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES 
We have the honor to be a member of a volunteer national committee, 
organized in 1932, for the classification and scoring of named Oriental Poppies. 
The original committee consisted of the late Dr. J. H. Neeley, for many years 
the peer of American poppy hybridizers, Mr. Karl K. Lorenz and Mr. John D. 
Siebenthaler, of Dayton, Ohio, and the writer. The results of the committee’s 
work will appear from time to time in various gardening publications. 
We believe that the vogue of the Oriental Poppy is just beginning; that 
when its ease of culture, its wide color range and striking charm are better 
appreciated, the demand will far exceed any commercial supply that now exists. 
We believe that our list of some 150 named varieties of Oriental Poppies is the 
largest offered by any grower in this country. 
