IRISES—Tall Bearded 
ARVISTA Gardens 
ROSE DOMINION—38 in. All the good characters of Dominion and none 
of the bad ones are found in this fine old-rose colored self with deeper falls .. $1.50 
ROSE MARIE—38 in. S. reddish violet; F. reddish purple, beautifully frilled. 
An Iris of new and unusual coloring. Highly recommended ... 50c 
ROSE PETAL (Murrell) —M. 42 in. An attractive bright pink self with large 
weather-proof flowers. Tall, strong and free flowering. $1.25 
ROSY GLOW (Emigholz ’35)—S. domed, heavily flushed Bishop’s violet; F. 
straight hanging, broad, ivory white edged and stippled violet jmrple. A 
rosy plicata. 28 in... $1.00 
^ ROYAL BEAUTY (McKee 1932)—48 in. Midseason. One of the finest new 
Irises. S. clear, intense, medium blue; F. deeper, a brilliant, deep, velvety blue. 
Velvety texture. Stalks tall, widely branched, carrying many open flowers 
at once. A. M., A. I. S........ $1.50 
ROYAL RUTH (Gottschall 1934)—M. 40 in. Proud flowers on a strong stem 
that displays them perfectly. An aristocratic royal blue purple . $3.00 
SAMERKAND—A brilliant bronze and red toned Dominion seedling. Smooth, 
arching S. of bronzy fawn flushed reddish violet; F. semi-flaring, of deep car¬ 
mine velvet. Intense red gold beard making a flower with a glowing center. $2.50 
SAMOA (Hardee)—A fine large, tall Iris blend of brick red tones . (30c 
SANDALPHON (Hardee)—A large, rich dark violet, heavy substance . (30c 
SANDIA (Wmson. ’34)—A bright clean deep pink blend of heavy texture. 
Well branched, vigorous and free blooming. 39 in... $4.00 
SAN DIEGO—46 in. An immense, deep velvety blue-purple flower of Gaudi- 
chau coloring. Received an Honorable Mention by the A. 1. S. in 1931 . 60c 
SAN FRANCISCO—Midseason, 43 in. Tall stems, low and widely branched. 
Large white flowers with both S. and F. edged lavender blue. Far beyond any 
of the older Plicatas in size, shape and substance. Outstanding . 45c 
SANTA FE—A pure white of perfect form with a flush of pale blue. 36 in. 
H. M., A. I. S... 60c 
* SELENE—40 in. Midseason. A tall, very large, pure white of thick sub¬ 
stance and fine form. Exquisitely luminous. Hardy. H. M., A. I. S. 60c 
* SENSATION—44 in. An enormous corn-flower blue of finest form and sub¬ 
stance. A glorious flower—one of the very finest . 50c 
SEQUOIA—H. M., A. I. S. Red buff and deep velvety red. 42 in. 35c 
SERENITE (Cayeux 1931) —48 in. A massive flower and a beautiful color 
combination. S. buff overlaid lavender; F. soft pastel Alice blue, edged soft 
yellow. A flower of fine shape and charming poise. A prize winner . $7.00 
SHAKOKA TB-EM-B9M (Gers. Kellogg 1932)—Ashley 1934; reddish purple 
bicolor; large, long and low branched, 36 in., very free and most noteworthy 
for its fine fragrance, 12 buds . $1.50 
SHIR VAN—H. M., A. I. S. A strikingly handsome flower standing out like 
a light in the dark. S', pale tan; F. brilliant, rich red-brown, velvety as the 
finest pansy. A most striking contrast of colors. 38 in. $3.00 
SIKH—A rich bronzy purple blend on the order of Bruno, but more brilliant 
and coppery. Very large. Sometimes blooms in the fall . 35c 
SIR KNIGHT—40 in. (Ashley, 1934) During five seasons of bloom in our 
gardens, this Iris has been outstanding in size, depth of color, and velvety 
falls. S. Bradley’s violet edged fluorite violet; F. hyacinth violet overlaid 
fluorite violet; claret brown veins on white haft. A wonderful sheen and 
iridescence. Deep orange-tipped beard. Single flowers have measured 8%x6 1 / 4 
in. Striking fragrance and greatest brilliancy .$12.50 
SIR MICHAEL —Midseason, 48 in. S. clear lavender blue; F. rich deep 
purple, suffused red-brown, brilliant red-gold beard. According to Dr. Ayres, 
SIR MICHAEL stands head and shoulders above all other English Irises . 35c 
SORRENTO (Hardee 1930)—A fine early, large deep blue-violet flower with 
texture of heavy silk. One of the best deep blue Irises . 60e 
SPRING BEAUTY TB-E-R7L (Gers.; Kellogg 1934)—30-36 in. A light pink 
of the Georgia type larger, better substance, color close to Pink Satin but of 
different form and effect. Locust bloom scent. Withstands heat . $0.00> 
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