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LAWN SEED 

YOU ARE ALWAYS 
WELCOME AT 
OUR NURSERY 
We are open Sun- 
days for your con- 
venience. Hundreds 
of people visit our 
Nursery during the 
growing season and 

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Purple Raspberry 
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take thei h ; 
mee ries iba hee 6 for $1.25 12 for $2.40 
ing the advantage of 25 for $4.50 50 for $8.00 
making their own 
eee ona Rich, delicious, very heavy bearer. Berries are very large, 
beautiful wine color. Just the thing for your freezer. We are 
using Sodus from our freezer which was put in in 1944. 

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. 
80c per lb.; 5 lbs., $3.75; 10 lbs. or more, 70c 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 shady 
places where the ordinary seed does not succeed well. 
The plant is a strong grower, and does not sprout; grows 
like the blacks. 
Order early as supply is limited. 
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KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—Valuable for pepping up old lawns. Choice heavy seed. A eet ht IG 
1 lb. pkg., 70c 5 lb. pkg., $3.25 
New Black Raspberry 
MORRISON 
6 for $1.25 12 for $2.40 25 for $4.50 
This is a new Black Raspberry, and one of the most prom- 
FESCUE CHEWING—$1.25 per lb. 
This is the fine hair-like grass that comes up in many lawns. Will grow in poor acid 
soil where other grasses fail. Needs very little mowing. 
ABOUT LAWW 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 1945 crop. 
QUANTITY OF SEED TO USE—1 Ib. to 300 square feet or lawn or double this amount if a quick 
lawn is wanted. 
ising. Fruit very large and solid, heavy cropper, ripens earlier 
than Cumberland. 
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- Fertilizers + 
Wirt’s High Grade Fertilizers 
The use of fertilizer is a very important factor in the growing of all fruits, trees, vegetables, lawns EVERBLOOMING ROSES 
and especially small fruits, as there is very little humus turned under to enrich the soil. Everything is 
taken out of the soil to produce growth. The three most important chemicals to produce growth and 
fruit are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potash. The Nitrogen produces top growth, Phosphorus helps set DRY GariPlanis—— NO 2 eee 3 for $1.25 
the fruit or seed, and Potash helps set root crops. But all three are necessary, and iach be in 
balanced proportion. Nitrogen is the first that should be added. If Nitrogen is short, the other two . 
chemicals will be almost useless, and too much Nitrogen will cause too heavy a growth, with very Red Pink Yellow 
little set of fruit; therefore, Phosphorus and Potash are added to make the set. It is therefore better 
to use a balanced fertilizer, and use it in small quantities, starting early in spring and at intervals 
Per ougheut the growing season—but not in the fall, as it causes late growth and this new growth will 
winter kill. 
MANY FERTILIZERS HAVE BEEN OFF THE MARKET—OR VERY LIMITED—DURING DWARF CANNAS 
THE WAR YEARS, BUT NOW MANY ARE BACK AGAIN. SO NOW IS THE TIME TO 
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START BUILDING UP YOUR LAWNS AND GARDENS. 
oP. 15c each 
SHEEP MANURE—This is a natural fertilizer, odorless and free from weed seed—suitable foe gc 
rass, fruits, vegetables. Use as top dressing on you arden and lawn in early spring. se at 
> ce ef 100 ibs, fas 1,000 eixtirs een Ato ris iE me be Dp 1 ea Red and Yellow 
10 Ib, bags $ .65 BO ais nib ae sien ene oe ee $2.00 Em te 

25 lb. bags .... “$1.25 (OOM bags Men oe sewed $3.20 
MILORGANITE—A unique plant food, scientifically prepared, free from weed seed. Easy to apply 
without danger of burning. Excellent for lawn and garden use. Use 100 lbs. for 50 x 100 ft. PLANTING AND INSTRUCTION SHEETS FREE 
25 lbs. $1.25 50) lbs, $1.75 100 Ibs. $3.00 
ARMOUR’S SPECIAL GROWERS MIXTURE—A plant food which is quickly available. 4-12-8. Use Drop us a card or letter. We will send the shcets that interest you. 
PS to 409 ea ft. and mee ie the soil, or apply along the rows about 6 in. out, using 2 lbs. to STRAWBERRIES AND RASP- SHADE TREES—Planting and care 
; ve oe sue 100 1 peers 9 aus ft. re es, an, ate BERRIES—Planting and Spraying. EVERGREENS—Planting and care, 
¥ . $1. s. $2. «Pos FRUIT TREES—Spraying guide. LAWNS AND FERTILIZERS. 
SUPER-PHOSPHATE—20% available. Should be added where heavy applications of manures have | ROSES—Planting, care and spraying. 
been used. 50 lbs. $1.75 100 lb. bags $2.75 
SEND FOR OUR SPECIAL PAMPHLETS ON FERTILIZERS AND LAWNS. 
|| Open Sundays 
SPRAY MATERIAL | 
for Fruit Trees, Roses and Plants This is a ds dial invitation 
to visit our nursery... 
Good Spray material is almost as important as the plants, as many plants will not Plan a trip to our nursery. You'll see much to interest you 
survive the attacks of insects. Therefore, a good spray is necessary once in a while. and perhaps you will find a suggestion as to just the very things 
you need to make your grounds more beautiful and fruitful. 





The i ticides that I list here 1 think tl Steasuc i i 
e insecticides tha ist here ink are the best as to quality and effectiveness. SELECT PERSONALLY SHRUBS, TREES af 
AND PLANTS i] 
Hundreds of our customers come to the Nursery every year, Y 
Kleenup Ready Mix (Oil Emulsion) Dormant Spray piaebemndae papirte emn t arteharne ee Coane reese PS 
ars. j 
One of the best dormant sprays for scale, Green Aphis and Peach Leaf Roller. Apply in “tr al save you money to do this, also you see just what you 
spring just before buds burst. Use 3 to 4 gallons to 100 gallons water. 
Price, $1.00 per Gallon 
10% discount if you bring your own container. Add 20c for postage on a gallon can. ] 
The 5 gallon can must go by Express. 
are getting. 


BLACK LEAF 40—For control of Aphis and other eating insects on Roses and tender plants. 1 on. 
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 1b. pkg., $1.00. Not mailable. 


we Can Ship Anywhere! 
2 2 TRANSPORTATION 

KRYOCIDE D50—for dusting. 1 lb., 50c. 


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Effective against chewing insects which attack the ) W G arantee We can ship our Nursery Stock anywhere you 
Home Garden, e u wish, by Express, Freight or Parcel Post. Also by 
| our stock to be true to Truck lines. Our prices listed are for the stock 
UME-SULFUR LIME SULPHUR—Used for fruit tree scale as a dormant ’ ; boxed o apped. i 
ee Me Ol Hranleions, LIME SULPHUR ie the best for conteel of the dienes name. Should any items xed, or wrapped. 7 Lerge mur trees) enade ines, 
peeBiapberties + Spray justiwhen thesleaves show in the springs Gants oe rove untrue, we Silene evergreens and shrubs must go by express or freight. 
one uEallons water. Also advisable to spray again in September using gate ihemt Berry plants, roses and small quantity of shrubs can 
: : o by parcel post. 
1 Ib. can, 35c; 5 lb. can, $1.50. | Not mailable But shall not at any BoOY_P P 
- e held responsible | 
. time b ee ALPHA NURSERY STOCK 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE—For the control of black spot and yellows on Roses, Cherries al for nanyeamous aie 
and Evergreens; also for dry rot on Plums. Use 1 lb. to 10 gal. water. than the original price. Is grown on heavy, rich black loam, which insures 
Extra Strong—1 lb. can 50c. Not mailable. : good, strong, steady growth. Our aim is to grow 
Come the very best, most hardy and productive varieties 
adapted for the Northern central states. 
We have been in the nursery business at Alpha, 
We Replace illinois, for the past 55 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. 
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 
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stock that dies at one-half 
if a list is sent us 
within four months after 
the shipment is made. 
price, 
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, 85c; large bales, $5.00 









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