(Wisterias 
THE QUEEN OF VINES 
There is a much wider range of varieties than is generally 
thought. Descriptions below are condensed because the species 
to which each variety belongs 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 blooming period until the leaves are pretty well 
out. All our stock is grafted and grown in a special manner 
7 to induce early bloom rather than a lot’ of useless wood. Seed- 
lings 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. 
For largest flowers, fertilize Wisterias in autumn after leaves 
have fallen; never during spring or summer as this induces too 
much growth and no flowers. It is essential to expose Wisterias 
to full sun if you want an abundance of blooms. 
Wisteria Floribunda Longissima 

Schizophragma Hydrangeoides —Climbing Hydrangea 
(See page 153) 

All our Wisterias have flowered in the nursery before they are sold. 

Floribunda, ‘‘TIssai’’ Each $4.00 
A very fine thing, entirely distinct and having many excellent qualities. 
Flowers a clear purple, 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 name means “‘nine feet.” Of course that is an exaggeration but 
the lavender flower clusters do attain three to four feet on old vines. 
One of the very desirable kinds. 
Floribunda alba Each $3.00 
White Japanese Wisteria. Last of all to flower and very profuse bloom- 
er. Snow white. 
Floribunda rosea Each $3.00 
Pink Wisteria. This is the finest Pink Wisteria we have ever seen. Clus- 
ters about 15 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 $3.00 
A very charming variety. The cluster as well as the individual flowers 
are smaller than usual, but very prolific. The effect is delightful and 
charming. Color a clear light lavender; very free flowering. 
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 
ee is the old favorite called Chinese Purple, but really lavender shaded 
ue. 
Sinensis alba (White Chinese Wisteria) Each $2.00 
Has white fragrant flowers. 
The correct pruning time for Wisteria is from the third week in 
July until August 15th. 
Cut back new growth to the fourth or fifth bud. 
TREE WISTERIA. (See page 185) 
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