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 1.50 
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. 
RHINEGOLD SERIES — Purple Selections Each 1.50 
For richness and intensity of color other iris 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 2.00 
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. 
PARSIFAL SERIES — White Selections Each 2.00 
Most visitors as well as ourselves agree that no other flower 
can excel the beauty and pure color of these big white Higo 
seedlings. The reason is that these iris are absolutely white, 
not creamy, bluish or greenish white. Like the Pinafore Series 
some of the singles 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. We can assure you that 
selections from this group will add prestige to any iris 
collection. 
PINAFORE SERIES— Blue Selections Each 2.00 
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. Many of the singles are of gigantic size actually 
measuring up to eleven inches. 
RIGOLETTO SERIES — Veined-Marbled Selections Each 1.50 
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. Shimoyo, Osamaru-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. 
BUTTERFLY SERIES — Bordered and Stippled Selections 
Each 2.00 
Some of our most refined seedlings are in this series. All radiate 
a certain charm and daintiness and like rare pieces of hand 
painted china, these subtle beauties will delight the flower 
connoisseur who revels solely in the detailed loveliness of 
the individual flower. The bordered selections are always white 
with blue, red or purple edging of varying widths. The stip- 
pled types, in addition to the border are sparsely to heavily 
dotted with the border color over the remaining white ground. 
Most entrancing singles are in this group with small white 
standards trimmed reddish or bluish purple. We sincerely be- 
lieve that any of our selected Butterfly Series will afford our 
customers real pleasure at flowering time. 
PEKIN, ILL. 
The JAPANESE IRIS roots reached me in excellent condition. . . . One of 
the most pleasant surprises I’ve ever had was finding the Great White Heron 
and Giant Carmen (which | couldn't afford to buy but wanted so much) in 
the box. | thank you for your generous gift. Gladys M. Day. 
CARMEL, CALIF. 
Thank you for the promptness with which you filled our order of Japa- 
nese Iris. Also for your generous substitution of Perfect Peace for La Favorite, 
and for the gift iris, which were a delightful surprise, indeed — such very 
fine varieties. Mrs. C. V. Haynes. 
BOSTON, MASS. 
The HIGO IRIS and Pacific Hardy ASTER plants . .. arrived today ... in 
excellent condition in spite of the long time it took for the shipment. | want 
to thank you for your generosity in including Ocean Mist and Fujito-No-lori. 
Charles P. Sheldon, M.D. 
HAMPSTEAD, N.Y. 
The shipment arrived in very excellent condition and the plants are won- 
derful — so full, plump and full of life. Thanks a million for the extras... . 
Your seedlings are just as large and healthy looking as your regular Higo 
strain. Leo R. M. McNellen. 
GRAND OPERA COLLECTION 
COLLECTION 9-J 
4 EACH of ALL 7 SERIES (Single or Double )—7 PLANTS $10.00 
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. 
STARTER COLLECTION of Our HIGO IRIS SEEDLINGS ——\ 
COLLECTION 9-JA 
Field run seedlings grown from our own hand pollinated seed of the gorgeous named Higo varieties listed 
at 3.00 to 5.00 each. These plants will not quite measure up to our Selected Higo Series for color, size, etc., 
but every collection will include some beauties worth the full price of all 6 plants. Every order will be 
filled with heavy clumps consisting of several fans that will bloom the first year. Sold in mixed colors only. 
G Clumps $5.00 
12 Clumps $8.95 
YOU HAVEN'T GROWN THE BEST JAPANESE IRIS UNTIL YOU GROW OUR HIGO STRAIN 9 
