ALPHA NURSERY 
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ALPHA, ILLINOIS 
TULIP TREES— T his is a flower shade tree, large tulip-like flowers, very large leaves. 
This tree is hard to transplant, except in small sizes. 3 to 4 ft. trees $1.00 each. 
HACKBERRY— This is a very valuable shade tree, fast growing, very spreading; 
Stands dry weather, limbs very seldom broken by snow or ice. Large, thick, dark green leaves. 
Grows 30 to 40 feet tall. 5 to 6 ft. trees' $1.50 each. 
OAK PIN —Of rapid growth, leaves very large and deeply cut, and colors beautifully 
in fall. 6 to 8 ft. trees $1.80 each. 
OAK SCARLET —This is the brightest of all Oaks in the fall; large deep cut leaves. 
5 to 6 ft. trees $2.00 each. 
HAWTHORN ENGLISH —A small shrubby tree. Single white blooms in the spring. 
3 to 4 ft. trees $1.00 each. 
JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRY —This is the flowering cherry that is grown so 
much in Washington, D. C. Large double dark pink blooms in May and June. This tree has no 
fruit. Grows 10 to 15 feet; very beautiful. 2 to 3 ft. trees $1.00 each. 
EVERBLOOMING ROSES 
2 yr. Plants 
Top Grade 
48c each 
3 plants 
$1.40 
6 plants 
$2.76 
10 plants 
$4.50 
The following roses are all Hybrid Teas. They will bloom all summer long. Every one is selected 
for out-door growing, and adapted to farm belt conditions. They should start blooming within 60 days 
after planting. These roses should be planted 6 inches deeper than they grew in the nursery. They 
need good, rich soil and full sun for best results. 
Our Roses are all 2 years old, strong field Northern grown, and are equal to any roses on the market, 
and are not to be compared with cheap Southern grown stock. . . . The following varieties are selected 
as best adapted for the climate, and the selection was made thru experience and trial. 
GRUSS an TEPLITZ (Crimson)—An extremely useful and dependable variety, suc¬ 
ceeding well all over the United States. A profusion of beautiful, clear, crimson scarlet fragrant 
flowers, borne from June until frost. A vigorous and shapely plant. 
PINK RADIANCE (Silvery Pink)—Vigorous upright bushy plants bear a continuous 
supply of very large, light silvery pink to salmon pink flowers on long, strong stems. 
RED RADIANCE (Deep Red)—Vigorous, upright bushy plant, bearing a continuous 
supply of very large, beautiful deep red globular flowers. 
DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON (Yellow)—Intense saffron yellow. Fine, strong- 
featured Rose familiarly called “Orange Killarney.” 
E. G. HILL (E. G. Hill Co., 1929) —A new red rose of striking form and color. Long, 
perfectly formed buds opening to high centered, full double flowers of dazzling scarlet shading to 
deeper red as they develop. Free flowering, vigorous. 
TALISMAN (Yellow copper red)—One of the new roses. A wonderful combination 
of shadings of gold apricot yellow, deep pink or old rose. The bud is long, perfectly formed. 
The plant is strong, vigorous grower and heavy bloomer. 
DAME EDITH HELEN —A magnificent, fragrant, full-bodied new rose of many 
substantial petals which curl back prettily, holding steadily to one vivid pink color. Remarkable 
fragrance. 
SENSATION — Scarlet Crimson (Black Rose) —Large, very double scarlet crimson 
flowers. Long pointed buds, very heavy; heavy bloomer. 
BETTY UPRICHARD —A charming type with rolling edges, a blend of deep toned 
carmine with coppery orange; the interior being mostly a delicate salmon. 
REV. PAGE ROBERTS —One of the newer varieties. Flowers of golden yellow, 
stained copper red. 
MRS. E. P. THOM —A bright lemon yellow. Long pointed buds, good bloomer, very 
fragrant. One of the newest roses. 
MME. JULES BOUCHE —Pure white, slightly blushed at center. A fine bedding type. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY (Red)—Large flowers. A profuse bloomer, with very large, 
deep pink to carmine, cerise flowers, that are delightfully fragrant. Borne on long, stiff stems, 
heavily clothed with foliage. 
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI (White)—Large flowers. An immense pure white, per¬ 
fectly double rose. Abundantly produced in June and if kept growing, continues' blooming all 
summer. An extremely popular rose, having second place in the “favorite dozen” roses. Plant 
robust, vigorous and upright grower. 
