IRISES—Tall Bearded 
ARVISTA Gardens 
MRS. VALERIE WEST—42". Mr. Bliss’s masterpiece, the very finest of the 
DOMINION race. S. bronzy violet; F. rich, velvety maroon crimson.20 
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.75 
NARANJA—The first orange toned iris of great size. A strikingly beautiful 
flower on tall, straight stalks. 38". Tied for 2d choice for Dykes, 1939. 1.00 
NENE—Flowers to over 9 inches in length, well formed and on well branched 
stems. S. soft clear rose lilac; F. vinous red.25 
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.” .40 
NIKITA (Gers.-Ashley 1940)—24". A new intermediate iris with silky pinkish 
mauve blossoms that are distinctive, dainty and beautiful..10.00 
NOWETA—A bright true pink, pinker than Midgard. An ideal garden iris.25 
ORANGE BRONZE (Weed 1939)—L. 34". Much more orange than Naranja, 
it is a self color of iridescent orange-bronze making it unusual, distinctive, 
and attractive. All parts of the flower are the same uniform color. Very 
large flowers. Should be in every garden. 5.00 
OREGON SUNSHINE (Weed 1939)—32". The beautiful coloring of Lady Para¬ 
mount, splendid substance and branching, strong stalks, large flowers without 
the Dykes spots. 5.00 
ORIANA—Pure white of fine form and substance and w'ell balanced stalks. 32". 
A superior white.25 
PALE MOONLIGHT—A tall, w'ell-branched, near ideal clear light blue iris. 
Good grower. H.M., A.I.S., 1931.’ 40". A beauty.25 
PATRICIA (H. P. Sass 1939)—34". A fine new white, heavily ruffled wdth 
domed S. and flaring F. and short branched. 7.50 
PAULETTE—A French giant in enameled blue lavender of fine tone and finish. 
An immense flower with F. to 3i" across...20 
PEARL LUSTRE (Weed 1938)—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. 4.00 
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.25 
PICADOR (Morrison 1930)—43". Honey gold; F. deep Dahlia carmine. A M., 
England, 1939.25 
PINK IMPERIAL (Weed 1939)—52". Described as a large flower on a tall 
stem, of a clear, cool pink, a really modern pink iris. 5.00 
PINK SATIN—42". Midseason. The first clear, pure pink iris. Large finely 
shaped, well poised flowers with a rich satiny sheen.20 
PLUIE D’OR—Midseason. 41". This is a pure golden yellow self. Large 
flowers of great substance. Dykes 1928.20 
PORCELAIN BEAUTY—A distinctive blend of white, cream and yellow resem¬ 
bling old porcelain. No other variety of the same hue. Large flowers on 
well branched stalks. 36". 1.50 
PRES. PILKINGTON (Cayeaux 1933)—M. 36". A large, glorious blend of 
splendid form. An imposing flower of pale buff to lavender blue suffused 
buff yellow. Sturdy and magnificent.20 
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