IMPORTED HIGO VARIETIES 
We are pleased to be able to offer once again some varieties of this magnificent strain. Though little known in 
America the Higo Strain in Japan is generally recognized as the highest development of Iris Kaempferi. Immense 
flowers up to one foot in diameter, heavy substance and velvety texture characterize these varieties. Many are 
intensely ruffled and best of all Higo Ivis possess exceptional vigor and give better results under ordinary garden 
conditions than other strains. 
We have imported more than 100 Higo varieties in past years the best of which were used in our controlled hybridiz- 
ing program to develop better Higo Iris. If you want nothing but the finest Japanese Iris do not overlook our twelve 
1953 introductions on page 3 and our New Higo Series on page 6 as well as the imported varieties below. 
SHIPMENT: August 1 to December 1. 
AKA-GARASHU Each 3.00 
Mammoth single of beautiful color and crepe like texture. 
Distinct shade of deep lavende2r tinted fawn that invariably 
attracts attention. Draping 10 inch flowers that display a pro- 
nounced crinkled surface on the falls. Very early and low 
growing. 22 to 3 ft. 
GEKKYUDEN Each 3.00 
A pure white single of prim flaring form and stiff starch like 
substance. One of the best as a cut flower. 3 to 32 feet. Early 
to midseason. 
HANA-IKADA (Floral Raft) Each 3.00 
Gorgeous rose purple variegated white. Large ruffled double 
flowers that come very late in the season. Height 3 2 feet. 
HIRUDOKI-NO-TAKi Each 3.00 
Very large single bicolor of most delicate color contrast. Semi- 
flaring pure white falls marked only by light yellow signals. 
Upright standards shaded light orchid pink. Height about 4 
feet. Midseason. 
HISAKATA (Lofty Heaven) Each 3.00 
This massive midnight blue is unsurpassed in its color class. 
The bright yellow signals are bordered by brilliant indigo 
blue which shades out to the dominant bluish violet of deep- 
est hue. The 10 to 11 inch flowers exhibit just about every- 
thing one could desire in a top notch iris. Very late. Height 
414 to 5 feet. See color plate page 5. 
1SO-NO-KAMONE Each 5.00 
Large pure white of incomparable beauty and informal out- 
line. Few others possess such ruffling as this rare double 
variety. Mids-ason. Height 32 feet. Only a few plants to 
spare this vear. 
KARAGINU (Imported Silk) Each 3.00 
Big 10 inch blooms of royal purple with yellow spears and in- 
conspicuous white veins radiating from centers. Very free 
flowering and early. Height 3 to 3/2 feet. 
KIRI-FURI-NO-TAK! (Waterfall Enveloped with Mist) 3.00 
A very dark and richly colored variety something like Hisa- 
kata. Deep violet with no suggestion of blue contrasted by 
prominent yellow signals. Late and tall growing up to 5 feet. 
Double. 
KURUMA-DOME Each 5.00 
An amazing beauty that is one of the finest in our collection. 
Color is white with narrowest crimson border. The large crisp 
flower is beautifully crimped on the outer rim and together 
with the fascinating color pattern is always a favorite with 
visitors. Midseason. Height 4 feet. Very few plants. 
MIODOROK! (Three Surprises) Each 3.00 
A giant double which will produce flowers one foot in diameter 
under ideal conditions. Color is rich plum purple shading to 
violet at the center. Elegant ruffled flowers. Midseason. Height 
3 2 to 4 feet. 
MURAKUMO (Dark Clouds) Each 3.00 
Velvety deen blu2 toned purple and one of the richest of all 
the dark varieties. Prominent gold spears. Very large single 
flowers of classic form. Midseason. Height 3 feet. 
NISHIKI-GI Each 5.00 
Most outstanding of the marbled varieties. The double flow- 
ers are pearl white heavily striated and mottled imperial purple 
and light blue. Deep purple styles. 10 inch bloom which is un- 
usually large for this type. Midseason. H2ight 3 1/2 feet. 
SANO-NO-WATARI (Ferry at Sano) Each 3.00 
Perhaps the biggest single of all. The massive white falls are 
dotted and splotched violet on the margins. The small stand- 
ards are edged purple and enclose pure white styles tipped 
bluish lavender. A fascinating giant of wavy and drooping 
form. Height 4 feet. Midseason. 
SHIMEI-NO-AKI (Autumn) Each 3.00 
Immense flat double flowers of light porcelain blue marked 
by wide white streamers. Low growing about 2% to 3 feet. 
Early to midseason. 
YOU HAVEN’T GROWN THE BEST JAPANESE IRIS UNTIL YOU GROW OUR HIGO STRAIN 
SISI-ASOBI Each 3.00 
A rosy shade near Old Rose penciled with fine white veins. 
Upright standards of the same color. Of crisp flaring form and 
splendid substance this is another good cut flower variety. 
Tall growing up to 5 feet. Midseason. 
TOTENKO Each 5.00 
One of the most recent introductions from Japan that is quite 
sensational. The huge 10 inch flowers are near crimson with 
just a suggestion of fawn brown. Fully double blooms on tall 
well branched st=ms. 
YAME-SUGATA Each 5.00 
Again we can offer a few plants of this p2erless double red 
variety. A deep crimson on the order of Totenko plus a small 
white center and a few white markings extending about half 
way out on the petals. Wonderful substance and crepe like 
texture. Later and not quite as tall as Totenko. 
JAPANESE IRIS—Growing Under Ordinary Garden Conditions 
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