Wisterias 
OUR CHOICEST FLOWERING VINE 
There is a much wider range of varieties than is generally thought. 
Descriptions below are condensed because the species to which each 
variety belong covers the major points. The two important species are: 
Wisteria 'Sinensis, the Chinese Wisteria, characterized by large fragrant 
flowers in compact clusters of medium length. They come into bloom 
very young and all the flowers in each cluster open at about the same 
time before any leaves appear. Wisteria Floribunda, which is better 
known as Wisteria Multijuga or Japanese Wisteria, has long slender 
racemes of smaller flowers. Those at top are fully open while the lower 
ones are only small unopened buds. This of course lengthens the bloom¬ 
ing period until the leaves are pretty well out. All our stock is grafted 
and grown in a special manner to induce early bloom rather than a lot 
of useless wood. Seedlings or plants improperly propagated may go 
eight or ten years without ever producing a flower. We maintain that 
if wood is the main thing wanted, it is more economical to patronize a 
lumber yard than a nursery. 
All our W'istarias have flowered in the nursery before they are sold. 
Floribunda, “Issai” Each $3.00 
A very fine thing, entirely distinct and having many excellent qualities. 
Flowers have much deeper color than common Japanese and are borne 
very profusely. It is also decidedly precocious, coming into bloom very 
young. The short silky seed pods hang on all winter if not cut off, and 
are quite ornamental. 
Floribunda, “Kyushaku” Each $3.00 
The Japanese name means "nine feet." Of course that is an exaggera¬ 
tion but flower clusters are supposed to attain three to four feet on old 
vines. 
Floribunda alba Each $3.00 
White Japanese Wisteria. Lasl of all to flower and very profuse bloom¬ 
er. Snow white. 
Wisteria Floribunda Longissima 
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Schizophragma Hydrangeoides —Climbing Hydrangea 
Floribunda rosea Each $3.00 
Pink Wisteria. This is the finest Pink Wisteria we have ever seen. Clus¬ 
ters about 1 5 to 18 inches long. Slow to commence flowering but once 
started it blooms profusely. All plants have already bloomed in the 
nursery. 
Floribunda violacea plena Each $3.00 
Double Violet Wisteria. The only double Wisteria known in this country 
and has the darkest colored flowers of all. They are exactly like dark 
colored purple Violets borne in clusters about 15 to 18 inches long. Very 
free bloomer. 
Floribunda longissima Each $3.00 
Extra long clustered Wisteria. Lavender-blue. We have actually meas¬ 
ured clusters well over four feet long and there is dependable record of 
old vines producing occasional clusters fully six feet long! If the longest 
possible clusters are wanted, fertilize heavily in autumn after the leaves 
have fallen, but not in spring or during the growing season. 
Floribunda longissima alba Each $4.00 
A perfectly beautiful pure white form of the above variety. 
Geisha Each $4.00 
A very dainty variety. The cluster as well as the individual flowers are 
smaller than usual. The effect is delightful and charming. Color a 
clear light lavender; very free flowering. 
Mrs. McCullogh Each $4.00 
A rale and beautiful variety. The flowers are large, of a rich purple 
color and grow in compact clusters. The growth of the wood is short 
and jointed, making this a good kind where space is limited. 
Royal Purple Each $4.00 
Brilliantly colored, good sized clusters of royal purple; flowers are freely 
produced, making this one of the fine and outstanding varieties. 
Sinensis (Chinese Wisteria) Each $2.00 
This is the old favorite called Chinese Purple, but really layender shaded 
blue. 
Sinensis alba (White Chinese Wisteria) Each $2.00 
Has white fragrant flowers. 
TREE WISTERIA (See page 68) 
PUERARIA - Kudzu Vine 
The most rapid growing vine in cultivation, often attaining a growth 
of 40 feet in a single season. Especially desirable for immediate effect 
for dense shade, as its leaves are large. 
Thunbergi Each $0.40, Doz. $4.00 
(Jack-and-the-Beanstalk.) Small, pea-shaped, rosy purple flowers, 
heart-shaped leaves. Will grow anywhere. 
SCHIZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES 
(Climbing Hydrangea) 
Fine plants in pots. Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
One of the finest and most artistic vines in existence and extremely rare. 
Foliage large and bold, it clings to walls or other support. Flowers in 
large, flat clusters, studded with large, flaky, sterile blooms which are 
very showy and fragrant. 
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