IRISES—Tall Bearded 
ARVISTA Gardens 
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".20 
BLUE SKYSCRAPER (Weed)—41". “Tall, strong, well-branched stalks bear¬ 
ing very large flowers.” S. medium blue, F. tinged violet and semi-flaring.75 
BLUE TRIUMPH—A.M., 1936. 42". 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.50 
BLUE VELVET (Loomis 1929)—An Iris of superlative beauty, clear, rich, beau¬ 
tiful, the richest, deepest, darkest blue velvet.20 
BONANZA (J. Sass ’39)—34". A plicata with the deepest yellow background 
yet produced, dotted and veined with light brown. The colors are bold and 
definite. 3.50 
BROWN BETTY—40" stalks bear large flowers of cinnamon brown, Prussian 
red and soft lavender, making a delightful blend of a new sort. Well 
formed and wonderfully smooth.60 
BROWNGREY BLEND (Weed)—44". Strong, well-branched stalks bear “fra¬ 
grant flowers of grey-brown with the semi-flaring F. slightly washed violet- 
blue.” A beautiful new blend.50 
BUECHLEY GIANT (Wassenberg, 1932)—A very large blue toned iris of 
perfect form and color. A glorified Lord of June. A well-formed giant.30 
BURNING BRONZE (Ayers)—40". A cool, stately, brilliant, blazing metallic 
red bronze of grace and dignity. Glows like a burning torch. A.M.30 
BYZANTIUM—32". Unfading flowers in a colorful blend of gold and blue. 
A tan-brown background with an iridescent blue flush on the F. Glistens 
with a golden light. Exceptional fineness of form.40 
CADMIA (Emigholz)—S. light primrose yellow, erect, domed; F. slightly darker, 
with bright gold beard. A lovely clear yellow, best and largest of Its 
height, 30".25 
CALIFORNIA GOLD—Rich as the gold of California. The finest large, clear, 
deep yellow we have seen. A glorious flower with broad petals. A.M., 1937. .25 
CATHEDRAL DOME (Nesmith, 1936)—H.M. 1936. A very large white with 
S. ruffled and domed; F. flaring and arched, a warm creamy white. Strong, 
/ well branched, free blooming. 40".A. 2.50 
CHALLENGER—Huge dark intermediate of Dominion quality. S. dull dark 
purple; F. dark blackish violet. The largest flowered intermediate. A.M., ’38. .25 
CHARLES ARTHUR (Callis ’39)—A very fragrant, very hardy new Iris and a 
strong grower. A stalwart giant showing a combination of golden buff, 
garnet browm and rosy pink. Mid-season. 2.00 
CHEERIO (Ayers 1934)—40". S. lustrous tan; F. glowing, brilliant velvety 
red. “A flame in the garden.” H.M., A.M. England, 1939.35 
CH’ENYAUN—TB-TM-S7L (Gers.; Ashley 1939)—Bedding iris; very free 
blooming, dainty, sweet scented flowers in a delightful blend of pale ama¬ 
ranth pink, buff and yellow. Fine substance; good branching. A favorite 
in Texas. Should become one of the most popular of the Gersdorff varieties. 2.50 
CHIEF SIDAR (Gage)—A sister seedling of Rosy Wings, in 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. 1.50 
“I have always liked everything I have bought of you.”—Ohio. 
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