ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois 
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^ Ornamental Shrubs ^ 
FRENCH LILACS 
3 to 4 feet plants 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
The following are some of the best va¬ 
rieties of the French Lilacs. They are 
more dwarf than the common varieties; rue 
blooms are larger and of better color, they 
also bloom much younger. These Lilacs 
are grafted on Privet or Ash and do not 
sprout. They should be planted 3 or 4 
inches deeper than they grew in the Nur¬ 
sery, Every home should have a few of 
these Lilacs. 
PRESIDENT GKEVY —A beautiful shade' of blue, 
large double flowers. 
CHARLES JOLLY' —Double. Very dark purple 
with silver reflex. 
RLBRA INSIGNIS —Single. Clear reddish lilac, 
free flowering. A striking variety. 
MME. LE3IOINE —Large pure white flowers. A dependable bloomer. One of the 
best of the double whites. 
COMMON LILAC 
2 to 3 feet plants, 35c each. 
I.II/AC (Common Purple) —Grows 6 to 8 feet. Lavender purple flowers. This is the old- 
fashioned purple lilac with the sweet scented flowers in May. We can furnish 5 to 6 
ft. blooming size in Purple Lilac for .$1.00 each. 
HONEYSUCKLE 
3 to 4 feet plants, 45c each; 3 for $1.20; 6 for $2.25. 
HONEYSUCKLE TARTARIAN (Pink) —Grows 6 to 8 feet. Pink flowers. An upright grow¬ 
er, with dark green foliage. Pink flowers in June, followed by red beiries. A good 
tall shrub for background or screen. 
HONEYSUCKLE TARTARIAN (Red) — Same as above but has red flowers in June. 
HONEYSUCKLE MORROWII (Lonicera M.) —Grows 6 1o 8 feet. A Japanese variety, blos¬ 
soms white, changing to yellow; refined foliage; long blooming period,, followed by 
small berries. 
Two Dandy New Plants 
; DWARF NINEBARK ! 
/ Dwarf form. Dense grower. Very attractive foliage and flowers. Blooms white || 
I in May and June, followed by numerous red pods. A NEW and valuable hardy low 
growing shrub. 3 to 4 feet, 45c each; 3 for $1.20; 6 for $2.25 s 
' NEW RED BARBERRY 
I Similar in all respects to the green leaved variety, except the foliage is a rich / 
/ lustrous bronze red all summer. Add a few of these plants to your planting; they / 
are full of color. Must be planted in full sun. 
s 10 to 12 in. plants, 20c each; 18 to 24 in. plants, 40c each. s 
