Battle Creek, Mich. IRISES—Tall Bearded 
SHINING WATERS—48”. An outstanding pale blue iris of beautiful texture, 
splendid substance, and a tall, well branched stem. “A reflection of the 
clear blue western skies in still, shining waters.” A.M., A.I.S., 1935............. ray n 
SIEGFRIED (H. P. Sass 1936)—44”. Large ruffled flowers of good substance. 
S. Naples yellow dotted purple. F. pale yellow. Very large flowers on well 
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SIERRA BLUE (Essig 1932)—48”. Dykes medal, A.I.S. A refined flower of 
soft, clear blue, smooth finish and graceful form. Enormous flowers on very 
strong, well-branched stems. Wonderfully smooth with grace and poise...... 25 
SIR KNIGHT—40”. Ashley, 1934). .An outstanding iris in size, depth of color, 
and velvety falls. S. Bradley’s violet edged fluorite violet; F. hyacinth 
violet. Great iridescence. Deep orange-tipped beard. Single flowers have 
measured 83”x63”. Striking fragrance and great brilliancy. H.M., 1936...... 40 
SIR LAUNCELOT (J. Sass 1935)—32”. S. haze, F. claret brown. Haft golden; 
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SIR MICHAEL—Midseason, 48”. S. clear lavender blue; F. rich deep purple. 
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SNOWKING—40”. Very large flowers, faultless of form and placement, of a 
clear unmarred white. Exceptional weather resistance. 2d choice for 
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TENAYA—Tall, glowing velvety blackish red purple. Very bright and showy.  .25 
THE BLACK DOUGLAS (J. Sass 1934)—An almost black iris. Rich flowers of 
deep pansy violet with a black sheen and velvety texture. 36”. H.M............. 25 
THEODOLINDA (Ayers 1932)—A San Francisco type iris with immense flowers. 
Absolutely, hardy-ands outstan din psc seme ie oe eae eee See as 
THE RED DOUGLAS (J. Sass, 1937)—38”. Dykes, 1941. One of the very 
finest red irises. Immense flowers on widely branched stems .........................--- 2.00 
TIFFANY (H. Sass, 1938)—One of the new yellow ground plicatas—perhaps the 
finest; more heavily marked and colorful than Siegfried... wt. sees 2.00 
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VARESE (Williamson ’35)—37”. A most brilliant red purple iris of fine globu- 
lar form and great substance. An iris of great carrying power in the garden. .35 
VENUS DE MILO—42”. A clear white Dominion seedling by Mr. Ayers, with 
bright yellow beard. Heavy substance and fine texture. H.M., A.I.S. Sec- 
ond choice Dykes medal, 1936. One of the finest whites. .....2.........--1cceceeeeeeoeee 25 
VIOLET CROWN (Kirkland ’31)—40”. A gorgeous heliotrope self with large 
flowers of perfect form and substance. Really stunning. H.M., A.I.S., 1936... .25 
VISION—38”. S. of honey-yellow, F. of velvety garnet-red. Vigorous, clear and 
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WABASH (Williamson, 1936)—39”. Dykes Medal, 1940. S. white; F. bright 
violet with a definite white margin. ‘The very finest iris of its type................. 125 
WAR EAGLE (J. Sass, 1933) —40”. An immense iris in deep rich red. H.M., ’33 .25 
WASATCH (Thorup 1935)—40”. A huge, glistening white plicata of great 
charm and beauty. The broad arched S. and straight hanging F. evenly 
edged with clear blue. Flowers of heaviest texture, well placed. Remarkable. .50 
WOODLAND—48”. Large, fragrant flowers, of mauve to Chinese-violet............ nes 
WOTAN—34”. An unusually rich dark purple self of exceptionally velvety tex- 
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ZUNI (Ayers 1930)—40”. An iris of superb red-brown and copper shadings. 
Standards seem sprinkled with gold dust. Very fine. Earlyviw. esse: 25 
‘‘T was more than pleased with your Irises and you can be assured that I will 
boost Arvista Gardens to all my friends.’’—Tllinois, 
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