ORIENTAL POPPIES 
ARVISTA Gardens 
ARVISTA HONOR ROLL of Oriental Poppies 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
Oriental Poppy roots supplied on orders from this cata¬ 
logue will be treated with Vitamin before shipment. 
At ARVISTA GARDENS we have more than 150 named poppies not described 
in these lists, including many of the old favorites, and many rare and new sorts not yet 
■widely distributed. If you wish sorts not here listed, please ask for prices. 
AUSTRALIA—A new, massive ox blood or, deep spectrum red, 36".1.50 
BETTY ANN (Siebenthaler 1935)—A beautiful crinkled flow'er of La France 
Pink which has had much favorable comment. No base spots. A very profuse 
bloomer, a single plant making a veritable bouquet. Unusually long lasting 
as a cut flower. Stock limited. 24". 1.50 
CAVALIER—A fine, new Neeley hybrid of glowing Nopal Red. Large, crinkly 
flowers, tall, strong stems, good foliage... 1.00 
CER.ISE BEAUTY—Beautiful large flowers of cerise pink, or Deep Rose Doree, 
black-purple blotches, 34".75 
DAINTY LADY—Dainty La France Pink, Begonia Rose blotches give it a unique 
pinkish brilliancy. 28". Scarce. 1.00 
ECHO (Neeley, 1931)—A new delightful silvery pink, the base of the petals 
showing a very light maroon blotch. A frosted sheen gives the whole flower 
a most distinct and pleasing appearance, net*. 2.50 
ENCHANTRESS (Neeley, 1931)—A seedling of Masterpiece with all of its good 
qualities and none of its faults. In color Rosaline Pink with black base. It 
does not fade like the parent. The nearest approach to a lavender poppy. 
Bound to be extremely popular. Stocks limited, 30". 2.50 
ETHEL SWETE—New. A brilliant cherry pink with black blotch. Large, open 
flowers that are both distinct and lovely. Charming and rare. 1.50 
GOLD OF OPHIR—A magnificent new Neeley hybrid of distinct golden orange 
tone—the first of its color. Its beauty increases each year until it is thorough¬ 
ly established. Very attractive.. 1.00 
HELEN ELIZABETH (Siebenthaler, 1935)—24". A real acquisition of light La- 
France Pink. Deeply crinkled petals without base spots. 2.00 
HENRI CAYEUX—Orchid shading to wine color. Unusually lovely. Fine for 
half shade . 1.00 
HERCUHE—Immense, flame-colored flowers of true scarlet.50 
JENNIE MAWSON—Large, lovely flowers of peach or Geranium Pink on erect 
stems. Long season.50 
JOYCE—Radiant rose cerise, Rose Doree. A first choice. Distinct. 40".50 
JULIA BUCK—A beautiful, clear, distinctive pink hybrid from Dr. Neeley. 
Very fine. Good foliage and stiff stems. 1.50 
KING GEORGE (Perry, 1916)—Large, fringed flowers of brilliant scarlet. 
Grenadine Red. One of Perry’s finest. Fine form and free. 32". 1.00 
LACHS KONIGEN—Salmon Rosy Peach Red. Distinct. Fine for cutting.75 
LULA A. NEELEY—Prolific, wonderfully free bloomer, flowers of a deep, dark 
red. Nopal Red. Mr. Bonnewitz pronounced this the best poppy in the 
world. Fine cut flowers, 40". 75 
MAHONY—Large flowers of a deep mahogany-maroon or Light Bordeau. 30"... 1.00 
MANDARIN—A glorious, rich Chinese red. Grenadine Red flowers to 10" 
across, 36" tall. Very prolific cup shaped bloom with no spots in established 
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