IRISES—Tall Bearded 
ARVISTA Gardens 
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BLUE HILL—One of the bluest of all. Large, ruffled, clear color . 35c 
BLUE MONARCH (J. Sass ’33)—A violet blue self of deep tone, good size 
and substance. Vigorous, well branched and hardy. A.M., A.I.S. 1936. 40 in. $1.00 
^ BLUE TRIUMPH—A.M., A.I.S., 1936. 42 in. A real triumph. Many say it 
is the finest light blue Iris. A.I.S. score 90. A graceful Iris of flaring form, 
smooth firm texture and heavy substance. $5.00 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929)—An Iris of superlative beauty, clear, rich, 
beautiful, the richest, deepest, darkest blue velvet. 25c 
BOADICEA—Soft yellow with a clear light pink flush in both S. and F., the F. 
with a center overlay of sky blue. A ruffled flower of bewitching effect. 50c 
BRANGAENE—A large red-copper blend, dark velvety falls. 34 in. 25c 
BRONZE GLORY—One of the finest of bronze varieties. Its fine color hues 
unapproached by any other.;. 50c 
BUECHLEY’S GIANT (Wassenberg, 1932)—From introducer’s description: 
A very large blue toned Iris of perfect form and color. Might be called a glori¬ 
fied Lord of June. A well-formed giant. 40c 
CADMIA (Emigholz)—S. light primrose j’-ellow, erect, domed; F. slightly darker, 
■with bright gold beard. A lovely clear yellow, best and largest of its height. 30 in. $2.00 
CALIFORNIA GOLD —Rich as the gold of California. The finest large, clear, 
deep yellow that we have ever seen. A glorious, well-rounded flower with broad 
petals. A.M., A.I.S. 1937 . $5.00 
CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS— A beautiful blended self of deep rose and buff, 
and heavy substance. 44 in. tall, it is a lusty grower with good foliage . 25c 
CARFAX —46 inches. Rich velvety red-purple flowers of large size . 25c 
CHALLENGER —Huge dark intermediate of Dominion quality. S. dull dark 
purple; F. dark blackish violet.- The largest flowered intermediate. Vigorous 
and free . 25c 
CHEERIO (Ayers 1934)—40 in. S. lustrous tan; F. glowing, brilliant velvety 
red. Perhaps the “reddest” Iris yet. “A flame in the garden.” H. M., 
A. I. S., 1936 . $5.00 
if CHIEF SIDAR (Gage) —A sister seedling of Rosy Wings, in the color class 
of Dauntless but of lighter tone, a better bloomer and increaser. With splendid 
carrying quality the effect in mass planting is really stunning. $5.00 
CLARA NOYES —36 inches. A rich medley of yellow, orange and apricot. 
Large flowers. An entrancing warm blend. A.M., A.I.S. 35c 
CLAIRE de LUNE (Emigholz) —Large flowers of smooth texture on strong, 
candelabra-like stems. A clear light bluish lavender self, the center of the F. 
flushed deeper. A flower of distinct form brightened by a deep red gold beard.... $1,50 
if CHRISTABEL (Lapham-Gage 1936)— S. dark Vinaceous; F. Acajou red over¬ 
laid blackish purple. Brilliant red effect. H.M., A.I.S. 1936. Large blooms of 
excellent substance and weather resistance. Better than any description.$12.00 
CLASSIC H. M. 1931; A, M. 1932—A Dominion-Asia type of old gold and 
red-lavender, vividly glowing center . 20c 
CLARIBEL' —A hardy, large-flowered plicata a la Los Angeles. 40 in., well 
branched stems . $5.00 
CLAUDE AUREAU —S. old gold; F. soft red-brown with wide border of old 
gold. One of the finest of variegatas with soft French coloring. 35c 
COLUMBINE —A dainty pure white flower with the fine form and finish of 
Aphrodite. A sparkling, English medal winner. A real beauty. 40 in. 20c 
if COPPER LUSTRE —A sensational Iris with copper luster and a gold-tan 
undertone. Large, flaring, well-formed flowers. A gold and copper blend. A.M., 
A.I.S., 1937 . $8.00 
if CORALIE (Ayers 1932) —38 in. Dykes Medal 1933. Says the introducer; 
“The loveliest color we have seen in an Iris.” S. Broad, clear pale red, flushed 
mauve; F. a glowing wine red of beautiful shade. Pure golden beard. A per¬ 
fectly stunning flower. $3.00 
CREOLE BELLE —A satiny Bishop’s Purple self with splendid branching and 
strong grape fragrance. 38 in. Distinct and beautiful. H.M., A.I.S., 1936. $4.00 
CROWN JEWEL— 36 in. Somewhat similar to Clara Noyes but deeper color 
verging on burnt orange. S. deep yellow with orange flush; F. same yellow •with 
dull red flush. A splendid doer and a brilliant flower. $2.00 
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