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THE FOLLOWING EVERGREENS CAN BE 
SENT BY PARCEL POST 
We have developed a new method of packing Evergreens 
so that they can be shipped by Parcel Post. The regular 
balled in burlap trees are too heavy to be shipped through 
the mails. 
These trees are fresh dug from our fields with roots saved. 
They are then dipped into a sloppy mixture of black and clay 
soil which clings to the roots. They are then packed with 
wet Peat Moss, after which an outer coating of wet Sphag- 
num Moss is applied. They are then wrapped in water-proof 
paper. Evergreens treated with this method can be shipped 
several hundred miles and be out of the ground many days 
without drying out. 
When these trees are received by the customer the outer 
paper wrapping should be taken off, leaving all the moss on 
the root system, and planted directly into the ground, moss 
and all; then give the tree plenty of water. They should be 
watered every day for 5 or 6 days, then the watering cut to 
once a week throughout the summer. 
These trees are 6 to 8 years old and run from 12 to 36 
inches tall, depending on the type and kind of tree. 

$2.00 each 
POSTAGE 20c EACH 
JUNIPER ANDORA—This juniper has proven a most satisfactory low growing tree. 
Its spread will reach 4 to 5 feet across and 18 to 20 inches high. It is a good 
thrifty grower. In the fall it turns a silver and finally, going into the winter, a 
bronzy red, but during the summer it is a vivid green. 15 to 18 in. size. 
JUNIPER PFITZER—this tree ranks as 
one of the most important evergreens of 
today. It thrives under many conditions. 
We have found that this evergreen will 
grow where all other kinds fail. It 1s 
spreading in growth and will attain a 
height of 4 to 5 feet if properly sheared 
and staked a little. 15 to 18 in. size. 
VIRGINIA JUNIPER — This is one of 
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It is well adapted to our climate and 
will stand the smoke and gas of the city. 
A fast grower. With a little trimming 
ae it makes a perfect pyramidal tree. 2 to 
Pfitzer Juniper 5 bbesize: 
JUNIPER SPINY GREEK—Grows in a rather broad base, tap- 
ering to a pointed terminal top; gray-green foliage. Grows to 
a height of 5 to 6 feet. 12 to 15 in. size. 
COLORADO JUNIPER—This is a very refined upright growing 
evergreen, with fine bluish green foliage. Stands lots of dry hot 
weather. 24 to 30 in. size. 
CHINESE JUNIPER—A fine upright evergreen with blue green 
foliage—a very hardy fast-growing tree, which stands our hot 
summers—out of the Pfitzer family. 2 to 3 ft. size. 
KETTELER’S JUNIPER—A fine upright open growing ever- 
green, with dark green, heavy foliage. It is well adapted for our 
climate—does not burn out. 2 to 3 ft. size. 
CANNARTI JUNIPER—An upright grower, with very dark 
green foliage; holds its color all year. Has blue berries, which 
hang on all winter. Grows 6 to 8 feet. (2 to 3 ft. size.) 
MASCULA JUNIPER—An upright pyramidal type tree with 
dark foliage, interwoven with silver foliage. This tree has two 
distinct types of foliage. A very hardy evergreen. Grows 6 
tO Or itom(2—Oett. Sizes) 
ARBOR VITAE PYRAMIDAL—This is a slim pyramidal tree, 
growing 8 to 10 feet tall. Flat, light green in color. (15 to 18 
inch size.) 
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE—One of the best and most popular of Spruce. 
symmetrical upright grower. Slow growing, very hardy, withstanding 
and cold. (18 to 24 in. size.) 
Colorado Juniper 
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§ 1 .0O each 6 Trees for $5.00 
Postage 10c One of Each—Postage 30c 
The following Evergreens are 5 to 6 years old and run from 
12 to 24 inches tall. They are bare roots packed in wet Peat 
and Sphagnum Moss, which insures arrival in good moist 
condition. When planted they should be well soaked with 
water every day for the first week—then once a week all 
summer. 
PFITZER JUNIPER—A medium low spreading kind, 
dark green foliage. 
of the best low foundation trees. Will grow anywhere with a little : One 
15 in. size. are, 122 
VIRGINIA JUNIPER—An upright pyramidal tree; rapid in growth: 
be sheared into any shape. 18-24 in. size. > : 
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE—A wide spreading upright tree; dark o 
of the Xmas tree type. Needs lots of water first year. 18 to 24 oe 
COLORADO JUNIPER —A slim pyramidal tree with silver foliage, 
weather well. 18 to 24 in. size. 
COLORADO SPRUCE—This spruce has a silver foliage—needles y 
Big, heavy grower. This is not the true blue spruce, but a very net) heavy, 
blance, 18 to 24 in. size. + Close resem- 
AUSTRIAN PINE—This is the long needle pine. Grows in 
tree—best for background planting. 18 to 24 in, size. 
hardy—can 
reen foliage 
size. : 
Stands dry 
a tight, compact 


ALPHA NURSERY 
Personally Select Your Trees, Evergreens and Plants 
the oldest and most popular evergreens. **% 


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EVERGREENS 
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EVERGREENS ARE NOT HARD TO GROW. All they need is a little reason- 
able care—and most of this care is water and a little cultivation. Water is very 
important, as 70 per cent of evergreens that die is from lack of WATER. One 
good watering, once a week, is much better than watering every day, and 
when you water put 10 to 15 gallons of water to each tree—but don’t wet the 
tops. 
ALL OUR EVERGREENS ARE GROWN AT THE NURSERY IN ALPHA. 
They are all fresh dug from our fields. This is very important, as evergreens 
dry out fast, and if they are out of the ground very long, they will be a sure loss. 
IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY EVERGREENS FROM THE GROWER. 
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The following Evergreens are all balled in burlap. It is best 
that you call at our Nursery, select your Evergreens, and take 
them with you, as these sizes are hard to ship. However, we can 
ship them by Dohrn or Burlington Truck. These trees have to be 
boxed or packed separately in baskets. 
LOW OR SPREADING TYPE 
EVERGREENS 
PFITZER JUNIPER — This is one of the most 
popular spreading type evergreens; very hardy, 
will grow in almost any soil and in any condi- 
tion. Blueish-green in color, soft heavy foliage. 
Grows 3 to 4 ft. tall and with a 5 to 6 ft. spread. 
15 to 18 in., $2.50; 18 to 24 in., $3.00; 
2 to 3 ft., $4.00; 4 to 5 ft. size, $7.00 each 
ANDORA JUNIPER — A most satisfactory low 
spreading type. In fall it turns silver with bronzy- 
red undercast, changing to bright green during 
summer. Grows 20 in. tall and 4 to 5 ft. spread. 
18 to 24 in., $2,508 Z2stonseteeno0 
PROCUMBUS JUNIPER—A very low spreading 
type, about 14 to 16 in. tall and 3 to 4 ft. spread. 
Blueish-green foliage. 
18 to 24,in.; $2:505 Sito v4ettahs:50 
GOLDEN JUNIPER—One of the new evergreens 
with golden yellow colored foliage, changing to 
an old gold color in fall. 
18 to 24 in., $2.50; 
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Virginia Juniper 

TALL PYRAMIDAL AND UPRIGHT EVERGREENS 
VIRGINIA JUNIPER—One of our old native type evergreens well adapted to our 
climate; a strong, upright grower, can be sheared into any shape. Dark green in 
summer, changing to plum color in fall. 3 to 3% ft., $2.50; 5 to 6 ft., $7.00. 
COLORADO JUNI- 
PER—A refined up- 
right type, bluish- 
green ioliage; stands 
hot dry weather. 24 
to 30 in., $2.50; 5 to 
6 ft.\ $7.00; 4 to 5 it., 
$5.00. 
CANNARTI JUNI- 
‘PER + An upright 
type with vivid green 
foliage; holds its col- 
or all year. Has blue 
berries in winter. A 
good hardy ever- 
green. Zumtom setts 
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4 to 4% ft. 
CHINESE JUNIPER 
A fine upright ever- 
green with blue-green 
foliage. A very hardy, fast growing tree. 
sheared, 3 to 4 ft., $3.00. 
MASCULA JUNIPER—An extra hardy type with two types of foliage, dark green and 
bluish-green. Good grower and well adapted to our climate. 2 to 3 ft., $2.50; 3 to 
31% ft., $4.00. 
GLAUCA (BLUE) JUNIPER—A grafted type, with blue foliage. A good grower, 
should be trimmed to 
keep in shape. 2 to 
3 ft., $3.00; 3 to 3%4 
ft., $5.00. 
ARBOR VITEA PY- 
RAMIDAL—This is 
a slim, upright tree. 
Grows 8 to 10 ft. tall. 
Has flat, light green 
foliage. 36 to 40 in., 
$3.00 each. 
YEW — An upright 
spreading type, grow- 
ing in a fan shape. 
Very dark green; best 
in shady places and 
north plantings. 18 
to 24 in., $3.00; 2 to 
3 ft., $4.00. 
ht, but the branches are long, witl : roe Perens — Grows 
upright, but toe - , with weeping effect; very dark green. D ‘ 
a damp, shady places. Heavy 4 to 4% ft., $4.00. Sheen oes best 
Stands shearing well; in fact should be 

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SPRUCE AND FIR 
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE—A most popular Spruce, dark 
green color. A compact, symmetrical, upright grower; 
very hardy, but needs lots of water. 12 to 15 in., $1.50; 
18 to 24 in., $2.50; 24 to 30 in., $3.50. 
NORWAY. SPRUCE—The hardy northern Spruce, much 
used for Xmas trees. 18 to 24 in., $2.00; 24 to 30 in., $3.00. 
DOUGLAS FIR—A fast growing tree with foliage much 
like spruce—needles longer and softer. 12 to 18 in, 
$2.00; 18 to 24 in., $3.50; 4 to 4% ft., $5.00. 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE—This is one of the Blue 
Spruces, but of the seedling type. Heavy bluish foliage. 
12 to 18 in., $3.00. 
MOREHEIM BLUE SPRUCE — This is the genuine 
rafted Blue Spruce—bright blue foliage. 12 to 15 in, 
4.00. 

Be sure to read the suggestions above concerning water- 
ing of Evergreens. This is essential to their growth. 
Colorado Blue Spruce 



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