(Wisterias 
THE QUEEN OF VINES 
| There is a much wider range of varieties than is generally thought. De- 
; scriptions 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 
i leayes appear. Wisteria Floribunda, which is better known as Wisteria 
| Multijuga or Japanese Wisteria, has long slender racemes of smaller flowers. 
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Those at top are fully open while the lower ones are only small unopened 
f buds. This of course lengthens the blooming period until the leaves are 
j pretty well out. All our stock is grafted and grown ini ai 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 
i 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 abun- 
. dance of blooms. 

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All our Wisterias have flowered in the nursery before they are sold. 
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| 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 rosea Each $3.00 
1 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 $3.75 
| Double Violet Wisteria. The only double Wisteria known in this country 
| and has the darkest colored flowers of all. They are exactly like dark 
i colored purple Violets borne in clusters about 15 to 18 inches long. Very 
free bloomer. 
{ Floribunda longissima Each $3.75 
i 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 
ossible clusters are wanted, fertilize heavily in autumn after the leaves 
Reve 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. 
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 
pis is the old favorite called Chinese Purple, but really lavender shaded 
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Sinensis alba (White Chinese Wisteria) Each $2.00 moe ; ae 
Has white fragrant flowers. Wisteria Floribunda Longissima 
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: No more lovely sight can be imagined than a Tree Wisteria in bloom. The purplish blue 
flowers are produced by the hundreds and completely cover the tree during May, transforming 
i it into a thing of sheer beauty. In formal gardens Tree Wisterias are indispensable. On the 
- lawn they develop into beautiful specimens and live for generations, increasing in beauty and 
dignity each successive season. The plants we offer are grown on stems about 4 feet high and 
the crowns are about 2'/2 to 3 feet in diameter. Every plant has bloomed before it leaves our 
nursery, 
Blue Tree Wisteria A Matched Pair for $10.00, Each $5.50 
The most popular color. These were grown from grafts taken of the variety 
illustrated in color, 
White Tree Wisteria A Matched Pair for $11.00, Each $6.00 
The white-flowered form of the above. Delicate silvery white blooms. 
NEW TREE WISTERIAS 
The new varieties are perfectly beautiful. The flower clusters are longer and 
the various kinds offer a variety of color and form. For color descriptions see under 
heading ‘‘Wisterias,’’ above. 
Floribunda rosea Each $7.50 Floribunda longissima Each $6.50 
Floribunda, Issai Each $8.00 Floribunda longissima alba Each $8.00 
Royal Purple Each $8.00 Floribunda Violacea Flora isp ree 
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: The proper time to “shape-up” or “trim’’ your Tree or Vine Wisteria is from the third 
n ie ‘ A week na ily until August 15th. Cut back new growth to fourth or fifth bud. Fertilize 
Tree Wisteria growing in the garden of Mrs. H. only during winter months—November, December and January—never in spring. Spring 
Aukerman, Redkey, Indiana, and furnished by Way- feeding induces unreasonable growth and not flowers. 
side Gardens a few years ago. It will outlive the See color page opposite. The Tree Wisteria in bloom in front of our office. 
youngsters by several hundred years. 
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