Selected 
HIGO SEEDLINGS 
Many thousands of Higo Iris, all grown from our hand pollinated 
seed, have been selected and reselected to the point where we 
can now offer fanciers and amateurs alike a magnificent strain 
of Japanse 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 impor- 
tant 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. 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: Spring or Fall. 
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 to lighter shades of amaranth and 
amethyst are here. Most are selfs with complimentary lemon 
or orange yellow spears. Hisakata, which we have always con- 
sidered 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 specimens, and clear 
colors promises you only specimens of surpassing beauty. Many 
named varieties including strains other than Higos were used 
here. Shino-no-me, a huge lavender Higo, Iso-no-kamone, white 
Higo, and the orchid pink varieties, Mata Hari and Light-in- 
the-Opal served a large part in producing these pastels. 
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 white, we now have a fair number of 
excellent seedlings of large size and amazing beauty superior 
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. 
HIGO IRIS SEEDS ARE OFFERED ON PAGE 63 
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SINGLE 
BUTTERFLY 
HIGO 
IRIS 
PINAFORE SERIES — Blue 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 periwinkle 
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 measur- 
ing up to eleven inches. 
RIGOLETTO SERIES — Veined-Marbled Selections Each 2.00 
This bizarre group is perhaps the most striking and interesting 
of all. Their flamboyant beauty rivals the exotic, though some- 
what macabre colors, of their desert relatives, the fabulous 
oncocyclus iris. Variations in the color pattern are almost end- 
less. 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 in- 
stead of being penciled is marbled or splotched a darker color 
or white. Many, especially the veined sorts display prominent 
yellow spears. Individual size averages slightly less than the 
other series but maximum height is attained here. Some speci- 
mens will grow to 6 feet under ideal conditions. Shimoyo, 
Osamaru-miyo and Warai-hotei were crossed with Higo va- 
rieties 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 specimens of 
greatest brilliancy and sharpest color pattern. Some of our 
most striking selections will come out of this series. 
BUTTERFLY SERIES — Bordered 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 connoisseur who revels 
completely in the detailed loveliness of the flower alone. Ex- 
cepting 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 addi- 
tion to the border are sparsely to heavily dotted with the 
border color over the remaining white ground. The most en- 
trancing 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 refinement un- 
matched by the doubles. We sincerely believe that any of our 
Butterfly Series will afford our customers real pleasure at 
flowering time. 
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. 
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