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ALPHA H ILLINOIS 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
GLADSTONE —The King- of the White hardy lilies, surpassing all others in size and freedom 
of bloom. $1.50 each, 
TUBEROSA ROSEA —A Hardy lily of a delightful shade of pink. Usually 4 to 5 in. across 
and borne well above water, making them desirable for cutting; free bloomer. $1.00 each. 
AURORA —An unusual Hardy lily. When the flowers first open they are a creamy yellow, 
changing to a dark red by the third day. Very desirable for a small pool. $1.00 each. 
TROPICAL WATER LILIES 
We have had very fine success with the Tropical Water Lilies. Last summer our plants 
had one to five blooms to each plant every day. The blooms are very large, often over 8 
in. across, and the colors are much better than the hardy varieties. They have to be taken 
in during the winter, and are a little hard to keep, but if one has to buy them every year 
they are worth it. Delivery on Tropical Lilies not made until FIRST WEEK IN JUNE. 
PENNSYLVANIA —Deep blue flowers a foot across; produce very freely. Leaves very large 
and speckled with brown above. Blooms from early morn until 3 p. m. $2.00 each. 
JANICE —A new pure white, bell or cup shaped. We think this is the best day blooming 
tropical. $2.50 each. 
DAIBEN —Produces small blue flowers in great profusion. The leaf plants frequently 
bloom while still attached to the parent plants. Pine for small pools. $1.00 each. 
MAR ROBERT SAWYER—Light pink. Plant is a strong grower and carries many flowers 
at one time. $2.00 each. 
NIGHT BLOOMING TROPICAL LILIES 
Many of our customers like this type of lilies, as they are at work during the day, and 
when they arrive home in the evening the day bloomers are closed. The Night Bloomer 
starts to open about 3 to 4 p. m., and remains open all night, closing with the sunrise. 
BASSET —Rose pink flowers often 10 in. across. Petals concave, giving a cup-shaped effect. 
Bright orange stamens. $1.00 each. 
DENTATA —Flowers pure white with golden stamens. Flowers large and open out flat. 
$1.00 each. 
FRANK TRELEASE —Dark crimson, with deep redish-brown stems. Flowers are 8 to 10 
inches across. $2.00 each. 
WATER LOTUS —(Speciosum). Sacred Lotus of the Nile. This Lotus grows well under 
almost all conditions. Both flowers and leaves stand well above the water. Bloom large 
and fragrant, color rosy pink. Use the Lotus for the center of the pool. Potted plants 
$1.50 each. 
WATER LILY' CULTURE —Water lilies do better if planted in boxes about 18 in. square 
and S to 10 in. deep with the boxes set a few inches off the bottom of pool. Use about 
sod, rotten cattle manure, \\ garden soil. Plant the root, then set box in the pool and 
cover the soil with an inch of sand. Water should be at least 10 inches over the box. 
WIRT’S HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS 
CATTLE MANURE (Shreded) —A very efficient high grade natural fertilizer for all general 
purposes. There is no danger of burning with this fertilizer; easy to handle as grain. 25 
lbs to 10 feet square. 
10 lbs., 65c—Postage 18c 25 lbs., $1.25—Postage 35c 
50 lbs., $2.45—By Express 100 lbs., $3.50—By Express 
SHEEP MANURE —Sheep manure is fine for grass, shrubs, trees, vines, vegetables, melons 
and small fruits. It can be used without fear of weed seed. A top dressing any time in the 
summer will start new growth in your lawn or plants. Bone Meal mixed with sheep ma¬ 
nure is the best combination of fertilizer one can use. Use 60 to 100 pounds sheep manure 
to 1000 square feet of surface. 
5 lb. bags, 30c—Postage 10c 10 lb. bags, 55c—Postage 18c 
25 lb. bags. $1.25—F.O.B. Alpha 50 lb. bags, $2.35—F.O.B. Alpha 
BONE MEAL FERTILIZER —Just the thing for roses, shrubs, etc. No danger of burning 
the plants. Use 3 to 5 pounds around each shrub or plant when setting it out. For lawns 
use 50 pounds per 100 square feet. 
5 lb. bags, 35c—Postage 10c 10 lb. bags, 60c—Postage 18c 
NITRATE OF SODA —This fertilizer is high in nitrogen and is very beneficial for APPLEi 
Trees. Apply after blooming period is over. Use lb. to every year age of the tree. Just 
sprinkle on the ground, starting 6 inches from the trunk and going out 2 to 3 feet. 
10 lbs.. 60 C 25 lbs., $1.35 50 lbs., $2.60 100 lbs., $5.00 
VIGORO —Plant food for lawns, shrubs, trees and flowers. Instructions on every package. 
5 lbs., 50c 10 lbs., 85c 25 lbs., $1.50 
Add 10% for postage on fertilizer where postage is not given 
