Hi,
According to the Interpet Encyclopedia of Koi;
KIKUSUI:
Literally, "water crysanthemum", Basically a Doitsu Platinum Kohaku
(Hikarimoyo-mono) Platinum = Purachina.
According to Koi Appreciation "The First Step" by Kate McGill;
KIKUSUI:
" Chrysanthemum water" a metallic Doitsu Hariwake Ogon with the pattern running between the scale lines.
According to Koi Varieties by Nick Fletcher;
KIKUSUI:
Doitsu Platinum Koi with metallic Orange markings
According Volume 1 of Kokugyo;
KIKUSUI:( Kee coo' swee)
Doitsu Platinum Koi with Hi pattern, means " a Chrysanthemum in water", is the same as a Doitsu Hariwake with red markings or a Metallic Doitsu Kohaku.
According the Modern Nishikigoi by Takeo Kuroki;
The "Kikusui" are Doitsu Platinum Kohaku. "Sakura Ogon" and " Kinzukura"
are the Hikarimono of Kanoko Kuhaku and Goten-zakura, respectively. All the above belong to Kohaku lineage.
Well? Who is right and who is wrong?