miSES—Tall Bearded 
ARVISTA Gardens 
ROBERT (Ayers-Emigliolz ’33)—Large flowers of unusual substance that 
endure heavy winds. S. pale amber with a tan cast; F. flaring with a pale blue 
in the center. Distinct and a real high light. 36 in. H. M., A. I. S., 1936. $3.00 
ROMANCE (Murrell)—A lustrous, satiny rosy bronze. Very free. Silver medal 25c 
ROSE DOMINION—38 in. All the good characters of Dominion and none of 
the bad ones are found in this fine old-rose ccolored self with deeper falls . 50c 
ROSE MARIE—38 in. S. reddish violet; F. reddish purple, beautifully frilled. 
An Iris of new and unusual coloring. Highly recommended . 15c 
ROSE PETAL (MurreU) —M. 42 in. An attractive bright pink self with large 
weather-proof flowers. Tall, strong and free flowering . 35c 
ROSY GLOW (Eniigholz ’35)—S. heavily flushed Bishop’s violet; F. broad, 
ivory white edged and stippled violet purple. A rosy plicata. 28 in. 35c 
ROSY WINGS (Gage, 1935)—A Dauntless seedling-blend of brown, red and 
pink wuth conspicuous orange beard giving an elfect of light brown. Fragrant 
flowers of great carrying quality on well-branched, erect stalks. A. M., 
A. J-. ^D., . 
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.... $1.00 
ROYAL RUTH (Gottschall 1934)—M. 40 in. Proud flowers on a strong stem 
that displays them perfectly. An aristocratic royal blue purple . $1.00 
RUBEO (Mitchell)—48 in. S. glistening rose; F. velvety red. Huge flowers on 
well-branched, strong stems, of full, deep velvety richness and rounded symmetry 60c 
SAMERKAND—A brilliant bronze and red toned Dominion seedling. Smooth, 
arching S. of bronzy fawn flushed violet; F. deep carmine violet. Glowing . 50c 
^ SANDIA (Wmson. ’34)—A bright clean deep pink blend of heavy texture. 
Well branched, vigorous and free blooming. 39 in. $2.00 
SAN DIEGO—46 in. An immense, deep velvety blue-purple flower of Gaudi- 
chau coloring. Eeceived an Honorable Mention by the A. I. S. in 1931 . 35c 
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 . 25e 
SANTA FE—A pure white of perfect form with a flush of pale blue. 36 in. 
H. M., A. I. S. 50c 
SEA DAWN—A rutfled, coppery old rose blend. 38 in. 25c 
^ 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... 25c 
SENSATION—44 in. An enormous corn-flowmr blue of finest form and sub¬ 
stance. A glorious flower—one of the very finest ... 25c 
SEQUOIA—H. M., A. I. S. Red butf and deep velvety red. 42 in. 20c 
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 . $2.50 
-^SHAH JEHAN (Neel 1932) —38 in. Bronze medal, England, ’33. A sensational 
variegata-blend of no less than seven distinct color hues; an intriguing pastel 
art study of creamy buff, lavender, light fawn, glowing copper, deep chest¬ 
nut and lustrous velvety purple. Good habit and late. A. M., A. I. S., 1937 . $1.50 
SHAKOKA TB-EM-B9'M (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 . $1.00 
SHASTA—A very large, pure white ... 20c 
SHINING WATERS—An outstanding pale blue iris of distinctive character, 
beautiful texture, splendid substance, and a tall, well branched stem. Clear 
campanula blue, 12 or more buds to the stalk. “A reflection of the clear blue 
Western skies in still, shining waters.” A. M., A. I. S., 1935. 48 in. $1.00 
SHIRVAN—A. M., A. I. S., 1936. 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. 90c 
SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932)—48 in. Dykes medal, A. I. S. A refined flower 
of soft, clear blue, smooth finish and grnceful form. Enormous flowers on very 
strong well-branched stems. Wonderfully smooth with grace and poise . $1.50 
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