(Wistextas 
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 laree 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 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. 
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. 



All our Wisterias have flowered in the nursery before they are sold. 
Floribunda, “Tssat’’ 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”’ Sold out for this season 
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 $4.00 
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 Sold out for this season 
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 $4.00 
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 leave 
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. 
Sinensis (Chinese Wisteria) Each $2.00 
This is the old favorite called Chinese Purple, but really lavender shaded 
blue. 
Sinensis alba (White Chinese Wisteria) Each $2.00 
Has white fragrant flowers. 
Venusta Violacea Each $4.00 
Brilliantly colored, good sized clusters of royal purple; flowers are freely = : : re 
produced, making this one of the fine and outstanding varieties. Wisteria Floribunda Longissima 
‘Gee OV oaa 
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 : 
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 21/2 to 3 feet in diameter. Every plant has bloomed before it leaves our 
nursery. 
Blue Tree Wisteria A Matched Pair for $12.00, Each $7.00 
The most popular color. These were grown from grafts taken of the variety 
illustrated in color. 
White Tree Wisteria A Matched Pair for $16.00, Each $9.00 
The white-flowered form of the above. Delicate silvery white blooms. 
RARE 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 $10.00 _Floribunda longissima Each $10.00 
Floribunda, Issai Each $10.00 

The proper time to “shape-up” or “trim’’ your Tree or Vine Wisteria is from the third 
oe : 50 . , week in July until August 15th. Cut back new growth to fourth or fifth bud. Fertilize 
Tree Wisteria growing in the garden of Mrs. H. only dyiring winter months—November, December and January—never in spring. Sprihg 
Aukerman, Redkey, Indiana, and furnished by Way- feeding induces unreasonable growth and not flowers. 
side Gardens a few years ago. It will outlive the 
youngsters by several hundred years. 
See color page opposite. The Tree Wisteria in bloom in front of our office. 

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