













YOU ARE ALWAYS 
WELCOME AT 
OUR NURSERY 
We are open Sun- 
days for your conve- 
nience in March, April, 
and May, and Septem- 
ber 15 to November 15, 
when salesmen will be 
on hand until 6 P. M, 
During the summer 
months there will be no 
salesmen on Sundays, 
but you are welcome to 
come and see the flow- 
ers and shrubs’ growing. 
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. 
90c per lb.; 5 lbs., $4.30; 10 lbs. or more, 85c 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. 
1 lb. pkg., 90c 5 lb., pkg., $4.25 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—Valuable for pepping up old lawns. Choice heavy seed. 
1 lb. pkg., $1.00 5 lb. pkg., $4.90 
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 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 1945 crop. 
QUANTITY OF SEED TO USE—1 lb. to 300 square feet ot lawn or double this amount if a quick 
lawn is wanted. 
- Fertilizers + 
Wirt’s High Grade Fertilizers 
The use of fertilizer is a very important factor in the growing of all fruits, trees, vegetables, lawns 
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 
the fruit or seed, and Potash helps set root crops. But all three are necessary, and should 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 
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 
throughout 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 
THE WAR YEARS, BUT NOW MANY ARE BACK AGAIN. SO NOW IS THE TIME TO 
START BUILDING UP YOUR LAWNS AND GARDENS. : 
SHEEP MANURE—This is a natural fertilizer, odorless and free from weed seed—suita- 
able for trees, grass, fruits, vegetables. Use as a top dressing on your garden and 
lawn in early spring. Use at rate of 100 Ibs. to 1,000 square feet. 
10 lb. bags, 65c; 25 lb. bags, $1.25; 50 lb. bags, $2.00; 100 lb. bags, $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 pounds for, 50 x 100 feet. 
25 lbs., $1.25 50 lbs., $2.00 100 lbs., $3.50 
§ 
Here Is the. 
~ Balanced 
ARMOUR’S SPECIAL GROWERS MIX- 
TURE—A plant food which is quickly avail- 
able. 4-12-8. Use 6 lbs, to 100 sq0 sq. ft., 
and work into the soil, or apply along the 
rows about 6 in. out, using 2 lbs. to 50 ft. 
row; for lawns, 100 Ibs. for 50 x 190 ft. _ 
10 lbs, 75c 25 lbs., $1.25 50 lbs., $2.50 
100 lbs., $4.00 
. Food for 
Goat! 
For that velvety-smooth, deep-green 
lawn, that you’ve tried so hard to at- 
tain, try Vigoro, complete plant food. 
Vigoro supplies grass with the nour- 
ishment it needs to make quick, 
sturdy growth. Clean, odorless, sani- 
tary, and easy to use. 
A PRODUCT OF SWIFT 
COMPLETE PLANT FOOD 
SUPER - PHOSPHATE—20 percent available. 
Should be added where heavy applications of 
manures have been used. 
50 lbs., $1.75 100 lb. bags., $2.75 
VIGORO—The complete Plant Food, for lawns, 
trees, plants and Gardens. 
5 lbs., 45c 10 lbs., 85c 25 lbs., $1.50 
50 lbs., $2.50 100 lbs., $4.00 
Send for our Special Pamphlets on Fertilizers 
and Lawns. 

SPRAY MATERIAL 
for Fruit Trees, Roses and Plants 
OIL EMULSION (Dormant Spray)—For scale on Apple, Peach, Pear, also Peach Leaf 
Roller. Use before buds burst in spring. Mix 3 gal. to 100 gal. water. Price, $1.00 
per gal. 
BLACK LEAF 40—For control of Aphis and other eating insects on Roses and tender 
plants. 1 oz. bottle, 35c. Not mailable. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD—For the control of Codding 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, currents, 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. : 
SULPHUR DUSTING—For Roses, Evergreens, Cherries, for control of Red Spider, on 
Evergreens, Leaf Spot on Roses. Can be used dry or as a spray. 2 lb. can., 50c ea. 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE—For control of Yellows and Black Spot on Roses, Cherries 
for Blights on Raspberries, and Rust on Evergreens. 1 Ib. can, 50c each. % 
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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, 85c; large bales, $5.00 

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Personally Select Your Trees, Evergreens and Plants 

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Garden Needs 
We have added for the year 1947 a few scarce items in Gar- 
den Needs. Our supply is limited, and we cannot say at this 
time what the supply will be next summer. 
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Clean Cut 
Power Mower 
New Postwar Models 
Light, Strong, Simple Construction. 
Perfectly Balanced, Easy to Operate. 
Cuts ¥2 to 4 inches. Cuts clean. 

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with Prices. 
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Garden Tractor 
Only three moving parts; no gad- 
gets to give trouble. Makes tending 
your garden a pleasure. Perfectly 
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Spray Pumps New Bucket Type 
$4.50 each 
With 3 feet of hose, high pressure nozzle, and 10 feet of hose, open nozzle. 
This is a good spray pump. To be used in a bucket. Will force water 50 
feet from end of open nozzle. Just the thing for small garden or a few fruit 
trees. Inexpensive and easy to operate. 
Chore Carts 
$6.50 each 
A light two-wheel cart for hauling things about the garden, for shopping, 
or for the golf bag. Will carry 150 pounds. Easy to handle boxes, baskets, 
rocks, bricks, and all sorts of things. 
Bush Cherry 
2 to 3 ft. trees, $1.00 each 
This is the really good Bush Cherry. Fruit about one-half the size of 
* regular Cherry. Pit very small and flavor very good. We think much 
better than the common Cherry. Tree grows about 6 feet iall. Our sup- 
ply is very limited. 
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PLANTING AND INSTRUCTION SHEETS FREE 
Drop us a card or letter. We will send the sheets that interest you. 
STRAWBERRIES AND RASP- | SHADE TREES—Planting and care. 
BERRIES—Planting and Spraying. EVERGREENS—Planting and care. 
FRUIT TREES—Spraying guide. LAWNS AND FERTILIZERS. 
ROSES—Planting, care and spraying. 
Open Sundays fr 

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 { : 
you need to make your grounds more beautiful and fruitful. oie 
SELECT PERSONALLY SHRUBS, TREES % 
AND PLANTS 
Hundreds of our customers come to the Nursery every year, Y 
select their SHRUBS and PLANTS, and take them home in “44 
their cars. $ 
| It will save you money to do this, also you see just what you 4 
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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 



We Guarantee 
our stock to be true to 
name. Should any items 
prove untrue, we will re- 
place them. 
But shall not at any 
time be held responsible 
{for any amount greater 
than the original price. 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 56 years, and have a host of 
Cwvo 
We Replace 
stock that dies at one-half 
price, if a list is sent us 
within four months after 
the shipment is made. 
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. 







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