CHINESE AND AMERICAN WISTERIAS. 



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NEW CHINESE WHl'lE \V1:,TER1A. 



Wisteria American Blue (Frutescens). 



An elegant climbing vine, hardy and vigorous, and blooms 

 later than the other varieties ; pretty violet-purple flowers, 

 borne in large clusters and very fragrant. 20 cts. each ; 

 6 for ^i. 



OUR STOCK OF WISTERIAS. 



For years Wisterias have been a specialty with us, and 

 we consider our stock the largest and best grown in this 

 country. Many consider Wisterias the grandest of all 

 climbing vines ; they last for years, and grow well in 

 city yards. For high balconies and second-story veran- 

 das nothing finer could be imagined. New Chinese 

 White Wisteria offered below comes from the gardens 

 of the Emperor of China, and is a royal companion for 

 Wisteria Magnifica. 



New Chinese White Wisteria. 



In the balmy days of Spring, when leaves are push- 

 ing, grass springing, and buds and flowers blooming, 

 what can be prettier than these grand Wisteria blooms, 

 hanging in gorgeous clusters from porch, balcony and 

 veranda railings ; immense clusters of deliciously sweet 

 and lovely flowers, great masses of blooms that you 

 can gather by armfuls all around you ? Nothing can be 

 finer. Plant Wisterias whenever you want a good tall- 

 growing vine to shelter high porches or second-floor 

 fronts. It grows strong and high, makes a pretty leafy 

 screen, not too dense, and is loaded with bloom in the 

 early Spring, just when you seem to need fl.owers and 

 shade most. There are several varieties of Wisterias; 

 this is the finest of all ; immense clusters; pure white 

 flowers, very sweet ; extra-fine plants, grown in pots ; 

 sure to bloom the first season. Price, 35 and 60 

 cts. eacli; latter should go by Express when conven- 

 ient, or, if by Mail, must be cut back. The most beau- 

 tiful effect is produced by planting the NeTV Chinese 

 White, with either of the rich Violet Blues de- 

 scribed below. 



Chinese New Double Purple Wisteria. 



We offered this magnificent new variety for the first 

 time last season. It is entirely distinct, and the hand- 

 somest Wisteria now in cultivation ; produces a pro- 

 fusion of splendid large racemes of double flowers, ex- 

 quisitely fragrant ; color, deep shining purple. Price, 75 

 cts. each. 

 Chinese Blue Wisteria. — One of the most beautiful of all Wis- 

 terias; a vigorous, strong-growing vine, producing in early Summer a 

 great profusion of large clusters of lovely, rich, violet-blue flowers, de- 

 liciously sweet and exceedingly handsome. One of the very best climbing 

 vines for verandas, balconies, second-floor fronts, etc. Price, 25 cts.; with 

 New Chinese White above, 2 for 50 cts. and 75 cts. 



Ne-w American White Wisteria. — A rare and elegant variety, con- 

 trasting finely with other sorts. Flowers are borne in shorter and more 

 compact clusters than the Chinese varieties ; pure snowy white and deliciously 

 sweet; in this latitude blooms in early June. 33 cts, each ; 3 for gi. 



Wisteria Magnifica. 



Similar to New Chinese White Wisteria, except in color, 

 which is clear light blue, almost cerulean; a splendid and 

 profuse bloomer, the finest of its color in cultivation. 25 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 5 for $1. 



Special Offer. — The complete collection of 6 Grand 

 Wisterias oft'ered on this page for $2, postpaid; or largest 

 plants, by Express, 6 for ^3. 



