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ALPHA, ILLINOIS 
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
Medium Growing Varieties 
These shrubs grow 4 to 6 feet tall. 
2 and 3 year plants 45c each; 3 or more plants 40c each 
(except where noted) 
GOLDEN BELLE (Forsythia) —Grows 4 to 6 feet. Flowers yellow. Yellow bell¬ 
shaped flowers, very early in the spring before the leaves come out. Spreading in 
growth, deep green foliage. 
DOGWOOD YELLOW —Grows 4 to 6 feet. Yellow bark. This shrub has yellow 
branches. Blooms white followed by berries. This shrub grows close to the 
ground, leaving no open spaces and is very good when placed in front of the red 
variety making a beautiful contrast. 
CALYCANTHUS —A fragrant shrub with chocolate colored flowers, the shrub grows 
4 to 6 feet, has large deep green leaves—makes a good upright bush. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTEI (Bridal Wreath)— Grows 4 to 6 
feet. One of the most beautiful and common shrubs; 
an immense bloomer. Pure white flowers early in 
the summer. 
SYRINGA LEMOINEI— Grows 4 to 6 feet. White 
flowers. An upright growing plant, with large pure 
white flowers. A fine shrub for foundation and gen¬ 
eral shrub planting. 
WEIGELIA ROSEA— G rows 4 to 5 feet. Pink blooms. I 
think this is the best of the Weigelias, as it has heavy 
deep green foliage. Pink flowers in June and a few 
all summer. A fine medium growing shrub. 
WEIGELIA EVA RATHKE— G rows 4 to 6 feet. Crim¬ 
son blooms. This shrub has deep green foliage, the 
flowers are red, trumpet-shaped. 
HYDRANGIA HILLS OF SNOW (Arborescens Sterilis)— Grows 3 to 5 ft. A new 
variety, much like the above, but commences to bloom in July and lasts until frost; 
flowers borne on long stems, and changing from pure white to green, a rare variety. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.40 
HYDRANGIA PEE GEE —Growls 4 to 5 ft. Pink blooms. This the Hydrangia that 
has the large cone-shaped flowers, white in August turning pink later in the fall. 
Blooms can be cut for winter bouquets. This shrub likes good soil and a good 
sunny place. One of the best shrubs for all planting. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.40 
12 to 14 in. plants, 30c each; 4 for $1.10 
BEAUTY BUSH 
2 to 3 ft.—50c each 
KOLKWITZIA —Grows 5 to 6 feet. This is a brand new shrub, and very hardy. A 
lovely graceful shrub, finer than any Weigelia ever offered and covered early in 
May with the utmost profusion of bloom. The individual flowers are rather small, 
lipped something like a fox glove, clear pink with brownish spots and veins. The 
tiny rose colored buds are hooded with fuzzy jackets which remain to decorate 
the seed pods. It is a lovely thing all season. 
Spirea Van Houtei 
