A 
PARSIFAL 
SERIES 
HIGO 
IRIS 
Many thousands of Higo Iris, all grown from our own hand pol- 
linated seed, have been selected and reselected to the point 
where we can now offer fanciers and amateurs alike a magnifi- 
ent strain of Japanese Iris. Higo Iris are characterized by largest 
flowers, richest colors, heavy substance and velvety texture. Many 
are intensely ruffled and all possess exceptional vigor a most 
important factor for the success of their performance in all parts 
of the country. Our controlled breeding program in recent years 
has developed a strain of superior iris and we are confident 
these Higo seedlings represent the most advanced development 
of Japanese Iris to date. Garden visitors invariably become 
ecstatic when they first see these beautiful seedlings. 
We offered these for the first time in 1950, and were completely 
sold out by midseason. No plants will be available before late 
August or September in order that we may make more selections 
at blooming time. All selected plants will be tagged to assure 
our customers of widest color range, largest size and best form. 
This is an exceptional offer and a real opportunity for the Japa- 
nese Iris lover who seeks the very best obtainable for a minimum 
cash outlay. 
SHIPMENT: August Ist to December Ist. 
CARMEN SERIES — Red Selections Each 2.00 
The finest and nearest approach to red comprises this group. 
Shades run from light to dark and some will be selfs, others 
enhanced by small to large white centers. As Karahashi, a good 
red Higo variety proved to be a splendid parent, giving us 
gorgeous red shades plus superior substance and texture most 
of our red Higos have been derived from this variety. You may 
observe that a few of our red selections at blooming time 
appear somewhat similar to some purples in the Rhinegold 
Series. Separating the red from the purple shades is most 
difficult because of the dominant purple color in all irises. 
RHINEGOLD SERIES — Purple Selections Each 2.00 
For richness and intensity of color no others can hardly match 
these velvety purple selections. Deepest shades of plum, violet, 
pansy and royal purple into lighter shades of amaranth and 
amethyst are here. Most are selfs with complimentary lemon 
or orange yellow spears. Hisakata, which we have always 
consid2red about the finest dark Higo variety and Karahashi 
are in the lineage of most of this group. Any of these stand 
out and-contrast well with other colors. 
MANON SERIES — Lavender-Pink Selections Each 2.50 
For those who do not desire strong colors, this group should 
give greatest satisfaction. No other type of iris provides us 
with such delicate and lovely shades of purest lavender, 
mauve and orchid pink. Our rigid selections of largest speci- 
mens, and clear colors promises you only specimens of sur- 
passing beauty. Many named varieties including strains other 
than Higos were used here. Shino-no-me, a huge lavender 
Higo, |so-no-kamone, white Higo, and the orchid pink varie- 
ties, Mata Hari and Light-in-the-Opal served a large part in 
producing these pastels. Picture on page 4. 
Selected 
HIGO SEEDLINGS 
PARSIFAL SERIES — White Selections Each 2.50 
Most visitors as well as ourselves agree that no other flower 
can excel the beauty and pure color of these big white Higo 
seedlings. Other irises including the bearded varieties cannot 
match their clarity and brilliancy of color. The reason is that 
these iris are absolutely white, not creamy, bluish or greenish 
white. As virtually all of our Higo crosses have yielded a per- 
centage of good pure whites, we now have a fair number of 
excellent seedlings of large size and amazing beauty supe- 
rior to all of our named varieties. We can assure you that any 
selections you receive from this group will add prestige to any 
iris collection. Like the Pinafore Series some of the single 
whites are of immense size yet graceful like white doves in 
flight. The doubles vary considerably in form. Some are prim 
and stiffly starched, others are extremely ruffled almost to 
the point of sheer abandon. Like the Rhinegold Series these 
also display to advantage with any other color in the garden. 
PINAFORE SERIES — Blu2 Selections Each 2.50 
Good blue Japanese iris are extremely scarce. Many of the 
so called blue varieties sold today actually present a lavender 
or purple garden effect. We have spent much extra effort to 
develop better blue seedlings and can confidently recommend 
these Higo selections. Campanula, cornflower and pz2riwinkle 
describe the lighter shades. The dark hues are near Wedgwood 
or navy blue. Like the Carmen Series some have white cen- 
ters. Many of the singles are of gigantic size actually meas- 
uring up to eleven inches across. 
RIGOLETTO SERIES — Veined-Marblid Selections Each 2.00 
This bizarre group is perhaps the most striking and interest- 
ing of all. Their flamboyant beauty rivals the exotic, though 
somewhat macabre colors, of their desert relatives, the fabu- 
lous oncocyclus iris. Variations in the color pattern are almost 
endless. Pure white grounds with blue, purple or red veins; 
reddish or bluish purple grounds with darker venation; or 
colored grounds striated white in varying degrees dominate 
this series. Quite different are the marbled types. The ground 
color instead of being penciled is marbled or splotched a 
darker color or white. Many, especially the veined sorts dis- 
play prominent yellow spears. Individual size averages slightly 
less than the other series but maximum height is attained here. 
Some specimens will grow to 6 feet under ideal conditions. 
Shimoyo, Ozamaru-miyo and Warai-hotei were crossed with 
Higo varieties to produce most of our best veined seedlings. 
Nishiki-gi, our finest marbled Higo variety is back of most of 
the marbled types. Our customers will be furnished with speci- 
mens of greatest brilliancy and sharpest color pattern. Some 
of our most striking selections will come out of this series. 
Picture on page 4. 
BUTTERFLY SERIES — Bordercd and Stippled Selections 
Each 2.50 
Some of our most refined seedlings are in this series. All 
radiate a certain charm and daintiness that is unique. They 
do not stand out as boldly in the garden as the solid colored 
or veined types. However, like rare pieces of hand painted 
china, these subtle beauties will delight the flower connois- 
seur who revels completely in the detailed loveliness of the 
flower alone. Excepting the darkest shades all colors known 
to Japanese:iris are here. The bordered selections are always 
white with blue, red or purple edging of varying widths. The 
stippled types, in addition to the border are sparsely to heavily 
dotted with the border color over the remaining white ground. 
The most entrancing singles are in this group as the small 
white standards are usually trimmed reddish or bluish purple. 
The finest single stippled specimens possess charm and re- 
finement unmatched by the doubles. We sincerely believe 
that any of our Butterfly Series will afford our customers real 
pleasure at flowering time. Picture on page 4. 
1 each of all 7 Series (Single or Double) 7 Plants...... 15.00 
NOTE: Please do not ask us to supply a particular shade of color 
or color pattern from any series. This will be impossible as 
those selected will be tagged with the Series name only such 
as Single Carmen, Double Manon, etc. 
WALTER MARX GARDENS ® BORING, OREGON 
