ORIENTAL POPPIES 
ARVISTA Gardens 
VISITORS 
We hope you will visit ARVISTA GARDENS’ at bloom time. You will receive 
a hearty welcome at any time. The height of the season usually is from May 15 
to June 15 or later. The dwarf Irises bloom earlier—from late April well into 
early May. 
The top of the flowering period is reached usually in the first week of June, 
and each succeeding season brings a finer display of outstanding varieties than 
we ever had before. Being a commercial garden, we make no claim for landscape 
effects; but the peak display, once seen, is highly inspiring and is not soon forgotten. 
To reach us by automobile from the East, follow US-12 to the stop light where 
it turns west from M-78; turn left (east) one block, then left (north) on Grand 
Boulevard to 172—first place back of the N. W. corner. From the West on US-12, 
continue straight across M-78 one block, then left as above. 
TALKS 
We are prepared to talk to garden clubs and others at points within reasonable 
distance, on any of the plants on which we specialize — Irises, Peonies, Oriental 
Poppies, Hybrid Daylillies. Expenses include 5c per mile traveled and meals and 
lodging as may be necessary. Other moderate charges would be based on distance 
and the necessary time away from home. 
TERMS 
Cash with order, please. 5% may be deducted from orders at listed prices 
amounting to $10.00 or more, and 10% on orders of $25 or more. Special offers are net. 
Michigan customers please add the State Sales Tax of 3 per cent, or 1 cent for 
every 33c of the amount of the order. 
Quantity prices arranged when desired. We are usually able to meet the prices 
of any reputable grower. 
Unless otherwise noted, three plants of any variety will be sold for two and 
one-third times the price of one. 
Orders amounting to $1.00 or more at listed prices are sent prepaid. 
Add 25 cents to smaller orders for postage and packing. 
Early orders are advisable, as some stocks are limited. 
We will return money paid for plants which for any reason beyond our control 
we can not supply. 
We ship Irises from July 1 to end of season; Peonies from September 15, and 
Poppy roots from July 15; Hemerocallis either spring or fall, except in their bloom 
season. 
Prices quoted in this catalogue are effective until a new one is issued the fol¬ 
lowing spring, in April or May. 
Plants grown in Michigan have a well deserved reputation for vigor and hardi¬ 
ness. The climate of Michigan seems unusually favorable for producing sturdy 
plant material. 
Every tine garden is an expression of the personality of its maker. We believe 
that in our listings you may find a wealth of material that should help you to give 
still finer expression to your own personality and charm and add much to the joys 
of your garden. 
GUARANTEE 
We guarantee the greatest of care in filling orders, and gladly rectify any errors 
to the extent of replacing any variety that proves untrue to name; to ship only live, 
healthy, field-grown stock which we guarantee to arrive in good condition. We 
personally check and pack every order, and try to deal liberally with every customer. 
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. 
WHY NOT A SPECIALTY? May we suggest that you add definite distinction 
and charm to your garden by making something of a specialty of some worthy 
perennial. There are many such, but we find nothing finer for such a purpose than 
Irises, Oriental Poppies, Hybrid Daylilies, or the old favorite Peonies. You may 
start with a modest collection of good varieties of the chosen perennial, and add a 
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