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THE FOLLOWING SHRUBS ARE NEWER AND BETTER ^ 
VARIETIES. THEY ARE SHRUBS THAT WILL NOT BE FOUND IN 
EVERY PLANTING. IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT SELECT 
A FEW OF THESE PLANTS.. 
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The following are some of the best varities of 
FRENCH LILACS. They are more dwarf than the common varities 
the blooms are larger and of better color. These Lilacs 
are grafted on Privet or Ash, therefore should not sprout 
They should be planted 3 to 4 inches deeper than they grew 
in the Nursery 
CHARLES JOLLY -- Double - Very dark purple with silver 
reflex. Large heavy deep green loaves./. 
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LUDWIG SPAETH-- Single - Very attractive dark red flowers 
One of the best varities.. 
PRESIDENT G^EVY-- Soublo - Large panicles of beautiful 
pale blue flowers.. 
time LEMOINE -- Double - Large trusses of pure white.. 
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ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon) 
ARDENS- Double Purple- Blooms in August and September ■ 
Large double purple blooms, which almost cover the plant 
Althea make a wonderful showy plant as they bloom at a 
season when flowers are scarso.. Should be olanted ina 
protected place. 
2 yr. 2 to 3 ft plants 
50$z! each 
L. KJ 
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EUONYMUS Alatus ( Winged Burning Bush) One of the most 
unusual shruba.The wings on the branches give it the effect 
of being square. Has dainty red flowers in the spring, 
followed by bright red berries after the leaves have fallen 
Leaves bright green fading in the fall to red and crimson 
3 year. 2 to 3 ft. plants 50^ each.. 
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HYPERICUM-- This is the first year that re have offered 
this shrub, wo have Had- it growing in the -Nursery for the 
past two years, it has proved very hardy, standing the 
past hard winter and dry summer.. Blooms in Soutember 
the blooms have 5 to 6 pedals with a fuzzy ball in the 
center, golden yellow in color, the flower is followed 
by a reddish pod. The plant holds its dark green leaves 
all winter... ’2 yr. 2 to 3 f t. plants 50<zJ each... 
HARDY PERENNIAL. SHRUBS 
BUTTERFLY BUSH MAGNIFICA- Lavender lilac like flower from July 
untill frost, grows 4 to 5 feet tall, should bo cut off 6 in.above' 
the ground every fall. 2 yr. plants 35^ each 
BUTTERFLY BUSH 1LE DE FRANCE- This is a new varity of Summer 
lilac . Deep Reddish purle bloom, a very handsome variety. 
2 yr plants 50^ each 
ALPHA NURSERY 
ALPHA 
ILLINOIS 
