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S ALPHA, ILLINOIS "X 
5-in-l APPLE TREES—QUINTUPLETS 
Here is something that should be of interest to the city planter—FIVE va¬ 
rieties of Apples on ONE tree—Summer, fall and winter varieties. They are all 
budded on one tree—Red and Yellow Apples—Summer and Winter varieties, and 
just ONE TREE. 
We have a very limited number of these trees—in fact, just fifty—so order 
early if you want one. 
4 to 5 ft. Trees—3 year—$2.50 each 
VITAMIN B1 . . EXCITING DISCOVERY 
New Plant Stimulant—New Tablet Form—Easy to Handle—Correct Doses 
50 Tablets $1.00; 100 Tablets $1.50; 200 Tablets $2.75; 500 Tablets $5.00; 1000 Tablets $7.50 
Here is the New Plant Stimulent that came to light last fall. The development 
came from California, where amazing results have been obtained. Average 2-inch 
blooms increased to 5 and 6 inches. Roses moved in bloom, soil taken off the roots, 
then soaked in VITAMIN B1 for 15 minutes and the plant reset, then watered with 
VITAMIN B1 never lost a leaf or bloom. 
VITAMIN B1 is in the experimental stages, so all kinds of reports have been made 
on its uses, the experimentals claim: 
Larger, healthier plants—large flowers—more rapid growth—reinvig¬ 
orated sick and straggly plants. Makes it possible to move plants, 
trees, etc., with very little set-back. Stimulates bloom on plants that 
have refused to bloom. 
We offer VITAMIN B1 in tablet form—each tablet contains correct amount of 
VITAMIN B1 and a small amount of VITAMIN C — one tablet to one quart of water 
—for soaking roots before planting, or for 20 quarts of water for watering plants that 
are established—indoor or outside. 
Try VITAMIN B1 on your Plants, Trees, Shrubs and Roses this spring when 
planting. Our Special Pamphlet on Vitamin FREE for asking. 
PEAT MOSS 
This is the finely ground Peat Moss, for use on Lawns, Evergreens, Shrubs, 
Roses and Flowers. Keeps the soil loose and holds moisture. Peat Moss worked 
into the soil under shade trees will help make a nice green lawn, where grass has 
refused to grow. PEAT MOSS worked into the soil around EVERGREENS will 
keep them in a good healthy condition. ROSE BEDS need PEAT MOSS. 
1 bushel paper bags, 75c; 100 lb. burlap bags, $3.50 
HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWER PLANTS 
THE GREENHOUSE has a large, choice assortment of HARDY PERREN- 
NIAL FLOWER PLANTS—also Greenhouse Plants for Porch Boxes, Beds and Urns. 
Our Hardy Plants are dug fresh from our Perennial Fields for each order. Drive 
to the Greenhouse and select your plants personally. We have a special Folder giving 
varieties and prices on all Hardy and Greenhouse Plants. It is Free. 
Just send a card to ALPHA GREENHOUSE, ALPHA, ILL., and the Folder 
will be sent you promptly. 
SPECIAL BLUE SPRUCE 
COLORADO BLUE (Picea pungens glauca) —This is one of the Blue Spruces. It is 
hardy, healthy, and a beautiful tree. The rich blue color enhances the value of the 
Colorado Blue Spruce for single trees or for group plantings. 
18 to 24 in., balled, $3.00 each. 24-36 in. trees, $5.00 each. 
MOREHEIM BLUE SPRUCE —This is the true Blue Spruce. These trees are grafted 
from the very best of the Blues, and are always true in color. The King of 
Evergreens. 3 to 3*4 ft., $10.00 each. 
