552 FRITZ BAHR'S COMMERCIAL FLORICULTURE 



Fig. 285. — WiSTAMA BRACHYBOTRYS. While 



t^. sinensis is the best for outdoors where it has 

 a chance to climb, Wistaria brachybotrys, a 

 Japanese species, make the best pot plant for 

 early Spring flowering because of its dwarf habit 



In the same house you 

 grow these Violets you can 

 manage Pansies, Forget- 

 me-nots, Polyanthus Prim- 

 ulas, Mignonette and 

 Calendulas. 



Double Russian 

 Violet 



Even if there were noth- 

 ing else to be said in 

 favor of this Violet but 

 that it is perfectly hardy 

 (standing even ten or 

 more degrees below zero), 

 and that its double blue 

 flowers are as fragrant as 

 any freshly picked, green- 

 house-grown Marie Louise, 

 this would justify your 

 recommending it to your 

 customers. 



I don't believe there is 

 any one with a hardy bor- 

 der or room for a few per- 

 ennials who wouldn't ap- 

 preciate a batch of Lily of 

 the VaUey, as well as a few 

 clumps of these Violets, 

 and if you just mention 

 the fact that you carry a 

 stock of them, you are sure 

 to sell some. 



About as easy a way as 

 any to carry these plants 

 is to select a half-shady spot and plant small stock out about 12 in. 

 or so apart. Strawberry-fashion. The plants soon cover the ground, and 

 each Spring you can thin them out and dispose of your surplus. 

 Those who need large quantities can root the side shoots and runners 

 and grow them on in 23^-in. pots in a coldhouse or frame. 



WALL FLOWER 



See Cheiranthus 



WANDERING JEW 



See Tradescantia 



