(Wisteria 
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 
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, “‘Issai’’ 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 $4.00 
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 $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 Each $4.00 
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 $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 leaves 
have fallen, but not in spring or during the growing season. 


Floribunda longissima alba y Each $4.00 
A perfectly beautiful pure white form of the above variety. 
Geisha Each $4.00 
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. 



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Sinensis (Chinese Wisteria) Each $2.00 
| : i ; : ais is the old favorite called Chinese Purple, but really lavender shaded 
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| Wisteria Floribunda Longissima Sinensis alba (White Chinese Wisteria) Each $2.00 
! Has white fragrant flowers. 
: Venusta Violacea Each $4.00 
INFORMATION ABOUT WISTERIAS Brilliantly colored, good sized clusters of royal purple; flowers are freely 
Because the flower heads can be killed by extremely low produced, making this one of the fine and outstanding varieties. 
winter temperatures, Wisterias may fail to flower and are 
not recommended for planting in the following States: 
Idaho, lowa, Maine, Northern Michigan, Minnesota, Mon- ¢ NW; f Y 
tana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South yee UStLEXLAS 
Dakota, Vermont, northern Wisconsin and Wyoming. 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 
4 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. 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 
week in July until August 15th. Cut back new growth to fourth or fifth bud. Fertilize 
only during winter months—November, December and January—never in spring. Spring 
feeding induces unreasonable growth and not flowers. 
Tree Wisteria growing in the garden of Mrs. H. 
Aukerman, Redkey, Indiana, and furnished by Way- 
side Gardens a few years ago. It will outlive the 
youngsters by several hundred years. 


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