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THE QUEEN OF VINES 
There is a much wider range of varieties than is enerally thought. Descriptions be- 
low are condensed because the species to which eac variety belongs covers the major 
points. The two important species are: Wisteria Sinensis, the Chinese Wisteria, charac- 
terized 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 Multi- 
juga 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 
gratted and grown in a special manner to induce early bloom rather than a lot of use- 
less 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 dur- 
ing 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. 
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All the Wisterias we send out, either vines or tree form, have flowered in the 
nursery. You can absolutely depend on yours to bloom. Newly transplanted 
Wisterias sometimes remain dormant (show no leaves) until August. Don’t be 
alarmed at this dormant state. Water freely deep down and they will start when 
they are “good and ready.” 
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Floribunda, ‘Issai’’ Each $4.50 
A very fine thing, entirely distinct and having many excellest qualities. Flowers a 
clear purple, much deeper color than common Japanese and are borne very pro- 
fusely. It is also Gecidedly precocious, coming into bloom very young. The short, 
silky seed pods hang on all winter if not cut off, and are quite ornamental. 
Floribunda longissima Each $4.50 
Extra long clustered Wisteria. Lavender-blue. We have actually measured 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 $4.50 
A perfectly beautiful pure white form of the above variety. 
Floribunda rosea Each $4.50 
Pink Wisteria. This is the finest Pink Wisteria we have ever seen. Clusters about 
15 to 18 inches long. Slow to commence flowering but once started it blooms pro- 
fusely. All plants have already bloomed in the nursery. 
Floribunda violacea plena Each $4.50 
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. 
Geisha Each $4.50 
A very charming varietv. 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 $4.59 
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 $3.00 
This is the old favorite called Chinese Purple, but really lavender shaded blue. Our 
plants are guaranteed to bloom. 
Sinensis alba (White Chinese Wisteria) Each $3.00 
Has white fragrant flowers. Our grafted plants are guaranteed to bloom. 
Cree Wisteria 
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 genera- 
tions, increasing in beauty and dignity each successive season. The plants we offer are 
grown on stems about 4 to 5 feet high and the crowns are about 21% to 3 feet in 
diameter. Every plant has bloomed before it leaves our nursery. 
Blue Tree Wisteria Each $7.00, A Matched Pair for $12.50 
The most popular color. These were grown from grafts taken of the variety illus- 
trated in color. 
White Tree Wisteria Each $9.00, A Matched Pair for $16.50 
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 head- 
ing ‘“Wisterias,’’ above. 
Floribunda rosea Each $10.09 
Floribunda, Issai Each $10.00 
Royal Purple Each $10.00 
Floribunda, longissima Each $10.00 
Floribunda longissima alba Each $10.00 
Floribunda violacea plena Each $10.00 
CARE OF TREE WISTERIAS 
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. Very im- 
portant it is to remember that newly transplanted Wisteria trees or vines often do 
not “leaf out’? until August. Water plants freely while in this apparent dormant 
state. 
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Wisteria Sinensis 
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INFORMATION ABOUT WISTERIAS 
Because the flower buds can be killed by extremely 
low winter temperatures, Wisterias may fail to flower 
and are not recommended for planting in the follow- 
ing States: Idaho, lowa, Maine, Northern Michigan, 
Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, 
North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Northern Wis- 
consin and Wyoming. 
This is the Size Of the Ble Tree Wisteria 
We Offer 
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