IRISES- Tall Bearded 
ARVISTA Gardens 
MRS. SILAS WATERS (Ayers ’37)—A beautiful new yellow self of canary 
tone with arched S., flaring F., and dull gold beard. Many very large flowers on 
well branched stems. 35". 
MRS. WILLARD JAQUES (J. Sass 193S)—34". An outstandingly beautiful 
new pink blend of Noweta and Clara Noyes type. 
^ MRS. VALERIE WEST—42". Mr. Bliss’s masterpiece, the very finest of 
the DOMINION race. S. bronzy violet; F. rich, velvety maroon crimson. 
MUSSOLINI—Silver Medal, England. A very large blue-purple bicolor. 
Very late...... 
NARAIN—A rich marine self of great purity and a fine silken sheen. One of 
the ‘ ‘tops” in deep blue irises. You will keep it in your garden for years. 
NARANJA—The first orange toned iris of great size. A strikingly beautiful 
flower on tall, straight stalks. 38"... 
NATIONAL PROSPERITY—40". S. deep blue, with slightly ruffled edges. 
The gold beard affords a fine contrast. A wonderful new blue iris. 
NENE—Flowers to over 9 inches in length, well formed and on well branched 
stems. S. soft clear rose lilac; F. vinous red . 
NEON—A rich, gleaming, dazzling iris “that laughs aloud.’’ An old-gold 
and coppery-red bicolor. 48". H.M., A.I.S., 1936. “The bright and shining 
light of the garden. ’ ’ . 
NOWETA—A bright true pink, pinker than Midgard. An ideal garden iris. 
NURMAHAL—38". S. dark bronze overlaid violet; F. blackish brown shaded 
violet. Very velvety; splendid .-. 
OLETA (O-Lee-tah’) TB-M-R7M (Gers.; Ashley 1935)—36-40". 7-9 buds, short 
branched, compact growth, so free that a well grown clump has the same effect 
of a Siberian when in bloom. A phlox purple self, medium size. 
ORANGE BRONZE (Weed 1939)—We have no detailed description of this new 
orange toned bronzy iris... 
OREGON SUNSHINE (Weed 1939)—32". The beautiful coloring of Lady 
Paramount, splendid substance and branching, strong stalks, large flowers 
without the Dykes spots. 
ORIANA—Pure white of fine form and substance and well balanced stalks. 32". 
A superior white... 
PACIFIC—38". Clear, clean, glistening blue, an early long season bloomer of 
good substance, carriage, vigor and garden effect. 
PALE MOONLIGHT—A tall, well-branched, near ideal clear light blue iris. 
Good grower. H.M., A.I.S., 1931. 40". A beauty. 
PATRICIA (H. P. Sass 1939)—34". A fine new white, heavily ruffled with 
domed 8. and flaring F. and short branched. 
PAULETTE—A French giant in enameled blue lavender of fine tone and finish. 
An immense flower with F. to S 1 /^" across...„. 
PEARL LUSTRE (Weed 1933)—38". A new iris with the finest of branching 
and placement, 6 to 8 buds; many large well-formed flowers of fine texture, 
attractive blush yellow coloring, and delightful fragrance. A much lighter 
tone than Lady Paramount. 
-fa- PERSIA—Midseason, 48". An iris by Dr. Ayers, with an absolutely unique 
color. S. smoky blue; F. rich blue purple shading to much lighter at the edge. 
Gold markings. The coloring is that of a rich Persian rug. 
PHEBUS (Cayeaux)—Non-fading primrose yellow with bright orange beard. 
Large flowers with petals well rounded. Tall.. 
PICADOR (Morrison 1930)—43". Honey gold; F. deep Dahlia carmine. 
PINK IMPERIAL (Weed 1939)—52". Described as a large flower on a tall 
stem, of a clear, cool pink, a really modern pink iris, and one of the finest so 
far produced... 
^ PINK SATIN—42". Midseason. The first clear, pure pink iris. Large finely 
shaped, well poised flowers with a rich satiny sheen. 
-^PLUIE D’OR—Midseason. 41". This is a pure golden yellow self. Large 
flowers of great substance. Dykes 1928. 
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