

Personally Select Your Trees, 

BLACK LEAF 40—For control of Aphis and other eat 
Wirt’s High Grade Lawn Grass Seed 
-WIRT’S VELVET LAWN GRASS—This is our own mixture and contains only the 
top grade seed—Kentucky Blue Grass, Redtop and White Dutch Clover. 
50c per Ib.; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs. or more, 40c per lb. 
WIRT’S SHADY LAWN GRASS—This seed is blended especially to build up a lawn 
where shade is to be considered. This seed is for sowing under trees and shad 
places where the ordinary seed does not succeed well, “| 
1 lb. pkg., 45c 5 lb. pkg., $2.00 
KENTUCKY BLUE Eee are for pepping up old lawns. 
1 Ib. pkg. 45c 5 lb. pkg. $2.00 
WINNER BRAND LAWN GRASS SEED—This is a good grade of lawn seed, carries 
a good per cent of blue grass, with red Eee ore as a nurse crop. 
1 Ib. pkg., 30c . pkg., $1.40 
WIRT’S EXTRA CHOICE LAWN ae is our mixture of Lawn Seed—Ken- 
tucky Blue Grass, Redtop, White Dutch Clover, Chewing Foscue and Astoria Bent, 
60c per lb.; 5 lbs., $2.50 
ABOUT LAWN GRASS—No one kind of grass will make a lawn that_will keep beautifully green 
throughout the season, but a mixture of several is essential. Our Velvet Lawn mixture is a splendid 
grass, giving quick and satisfying results The shady lawn for under trees and shady spots. Our Grass 
Seed does not contain Timothy, but Fescue, Red Top and Bent. Our seed is fresh 1940 crop. 
et. mee SEED TO USE—1 lb. to 300 square feet ot lawn or double this amount if a quick 
awn is wanted. 
« Fertilizers * 
Wirt’s High Grade Fertilizers 
Beautify your home with shrubs, trees, lawns, and flowers. Make 
sure they receive the food elements needed for fine, sturdy growth. 
Feed them Vigoro, the Complete Plant Food that contains all 11 of the 
plant food elements scientists have proved plants require from the soil. 
Vigoro is economical... you need so little. Then, too, it’s clean, 
odorless, and sanitary . _ especially prepared for home use Use 4 lbs. 
to 100 square feet for lawns. 
5 lbs. 45c 10 Ibs. 85c 25 lbs. $1.50 100 Ibs. $4.00 
CATTLE MANURE (Shredded)—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 1bs., $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 wilt 
start mew growth in your lawn or plants. Béne Meal mixed with sheep manure is the best combina> 
tion of fertilizer one can use. Use 60 to > pounds sheep manure to 1,000 square feet of surfac¢. 
5 lb. bags. 25c—Postage 10c 10 lb. bags, 45c—Postage 18c / 
25 lb. bags, $1.00—F.O.B. Alpha 50 lb. bags, $1.50—F.O.B. Alpha. / 
BONE MEAL FERTILIZER—Just the thing for roses, shrubs, etc. No danger of burning the ay pet 
Choice heavy seed, 

Use 3 to 5 pounds around each shrub or plant when setting it out. For lawns use 50 poundg per 
100 square feet. 
5 lb. bags, 35c—Postage 10c 10 lb. bags, 60c—Postage 18c 
NITRATE OF SODA—This fertilizer ne high in nitrogen and is very beneficial for APPLE /Trees. 
Apply after blooming period is ove Use % lb. to every year age of the tree. Just spridkle on 
the ground, starting 6 inches form ihe trunk and going out 2 to 3 feet. 
10 lbs. 60c 25 Ibs., $1.35 50 lbs., $2.60 100 lbs., $5.0 
Send for our special pamphlets on fertilizers and how to 
use them. Also on lawn making, they are free for asking. 
SPRAY MATERIAL 
sor Fruit Trees, Roses and Plants 
Good Spray material is almost as important as the plants, as many plants will not 
survive the attacks of insects. Therefore, a good spray is necessary once in|a while. 
The insecticides that I list here I think are the best as to quality and effectiveness. 
Kleenup Ready Mix (Oil Emulsion) Dormant Spra 
One of the best dormant sprays for scale, Green Aphis and Peach Leaf Roller. Apply in 
spring just before buds burst. Use 3 to 4 gallons to 100 gallons water. 
Price, $1.00 per Gallon; 5 Gallon Can, $3.50 
10% discount if you bring your own container. Add 15c for postage on a gallon can, 
The 5 gallon can must go by Express. 








ing insects on Roses and tender plants. 1 oz. 
bottle, 35c. Not mailable. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD—For the control of coddling moth on Apple and all other 
tree fruits. Spray when bloom starts to fall and every three weeks thereafter 
for at least three to four applications. Also for gooseberries, currants, potatoes. 
Kills all leaf eating insects. Use 4 lbs. to 50 gallons of water. 
1 lb. pkg., 35c; 4 Ib. pkg., $1.00. Not mailable. 
FISH OIL SOAP—Use for washing shade trees to protect them from bores, wash 
all round shade trees once every 30 days with a good, suds of Fish Oil Soap 
starting in April. Just the trunk is all that is mecessary. 
Fish oil soap is fine to mix with nicotine for aphis sprays. 
1 lb. box, 35c. Mailable. Postage 5c. 

LIME SULPHUR—Used for fruit tree scale as a dormant spray, but we prefer 
the Oil Emulsion, LIME SULPHUR is the best for control of the disease 
on Raspberries. Spray just when the leaves show in the spring. Use 5 lbs. 
to 50 gallons water. Also advisable to spray again in September using 
same amount. 
1 Ib. can, 35c; 5 lb. can, $1.50. Not mailable 

BORDEAUX MIXTURE—For the control of black spot and yellows on Roses and 
Use 1 lb. to 5 gal. water. 
Not mailable. 
Cherry trees; also for dry rot on Plums. 
1 lb. can 30c. 
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 
PLANTING AND INSTRUCTION SHEETS FREE 
We will send the sheets that interest you. 
EVERGREENS—Planting and care, 
LANDSCAPING WITH EVER- 











Drop us 4 card or letter. 
STRAWBERRIES AND RASP- 
BERRIES—Planting and Spraying. GREENS—Plans. 
FRUIT TREES—Spraying guide. HARDY PERENNIALS and how to 
ROSES—Planting, care and spraying. grow them 
SHADE TREES—Planting and care. LAWNS AND FERTILIZERS. 
Evergreens and Plants 
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$1.00 Special — 12 Blooming Size Hardy Plants — $1.00 
3 DREAMS OF BEAUTY, DELPHINIUM. 
3 SHASTA DAISY, Large White Daisy. 
3 LONG SPURRED COLUMBINE, Pastel Colors. 
3 GALLARDIA, continuous blooming, red and gold daisies. 
For a Complete List of Perennials Best Suited to This Part of the 
Country Send for Our Descriptive Price List 
DELPHINIUM 
We specialize in DELPHINIUM and grow the finest and hardiest varieti 
Blue and Dark Blue, 2 yr. field grown, 20c each; 3 for 50c. FAMINE en 
blue, especially hardy and disease resistant, 30c each. DREAMS OF BEAUTY—A 
hearty hybrid in shades of blue with pink and orchid markings, 30c each, GIANT 
PACIFIC—Finest all double, in separate colors; deep velvety blue and pastel; potted 
plants, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
PHLOX—The most popular mid-summer flower. Our ne t 
Brilliant Red, Wine Red, Salmon Pink, Pink, White, eee ie $1.00. oa 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS—We are growing many of the newer early blooming Mums. 
Pink, Yellow and Bronze Cushion or low growing Mums—Early Bronze and Early 
Yellow Button. Lavender Lady White, Yellow and Bronze, large flowering varieties, 
and Old Gold Deep Red and Pink Korean, 25c each; 5 for $1. 00. 
PANSIES—If you want to win prizes buy our Giant DeLuxe Pansies, 35c per dozen. 
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VEGETABLE PLANTS 
Plant a Defense Garden—grow your own vegetables. 
tight from your own garden—fresh and crisp. 
TOMATOES—For early tomatoes buy our extra large plants in individual boxes. 
No wilting or set- back in planting, We have the good early and late kinds. 
VENTURA—A medium size, smooth, solid meat, fine flavor. 
EARLIANA—The earliest of all good tomatoes. 
CHALK’S EARLY JEWELL—Old favorite—large, smooth, all season. 
MARGLOBE—Disease resistant, medium size, fine flavor. 
SSTONE—Standard mid-season canning tomato. 
PONDEROSA—Very large 
Prices in Boxes—-Largest size, 50c per 12; 
They are better 
reddish pink, mild flavor. 
Medium size, 30c per 12; 
Transplanted Plants, 10c per 12. 
We have a large assortment of varieties in CABBAGE, PEPPERS, CELERY, 
SWEET POTATO PLANTS 

ALPHA GREENHOUSE, ALPHA, ILLINOIS 
Open Sundays 







This is a cordial invitation : 
to visit our nursery... 
Plan a trip to our nursery. You'll see much to interest you ; 
and perhaps you will find a suggestion as to just the very things 4 
you need to make your grounds more beautiful and fruitful. 
SELECT PERSONALLY SHRUBS, TREES 
AND PLANTS 
Hundreds of our customers come to the Nursery every year, ‘ 
select their SHRUBS and PLANTS, and take them home in 4 
their cars. 
It will save you money to do this, also you see just what you 
are getting. 

we Can Ship ppt 
TRANSPORTATION 
We can ship our Nursery Stock anywhere you 
wish, by Express, Freight or Parcel Post. Also by 
Truck lines. Our prices listed are for the stock 
boxed or wrapped. Large fruit trees, shade trees, 
evergreens and shrubs must go by express or freight. 
Berry plants, roses and small quantity of shrubs can 
go by parcel post. 
ALPHA NURSERY STOCK 
Is grown on heavy, rich black loam, which insures 
good, strong, steady growth. Our aim is to grow 
the very best, most hardy and productive varieties 
adapted for the Northern central states. 
We have been in the nursery business at Alpha, 
Illinois, for the past 50 years, and have a host of 
satisfied customers, as we try our best to treat every 
one fairly and squarely. 
We try to serve every customer and planter of 
our goods so promptly, courteously, and thoroughly 
as to assure each the profit, pleasure and satisfaction 
he expects, 
ILLINO |S > ee 
We Guarantee 
our stock to be true to 
i name. Should any items 
rove untrue, we will re- 
place them. 
But shall not at any 
time be held responsible | 
for any amount greater 
than the original price. 
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We Replace 

stock that dies at one-half 
if a list is sent us 
within four months after 
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