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SHRUBS 
Shrubs make a quick and inexpensive planti"&, and with proper selection will bloom all sum- 
mer. Our shrubs are grown in our Nursery at Alpha and are fresh dug from rich, black soil 
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‘SHRUBS 
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= Hardy Low-Growing 
75c each 3 for *1.80 
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for foundation 
The plants are 

These shrubs are all low growing. — The 
to 4 feet tall. They are excellent varieties 
planting or where low shrubs are needed. 
all strong 2 year. 
Pink Spirea 
WEIGELA EVA RATHKE—PBright red trumpet shaped flowers in June and late sum- 
mer. Bushy plant. 
SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER—Pink Spirea. Grows 2% to 3 feet, flowers dark 
pink, bloom all summer. 
SPIREA THUMBERGI—This Spirea blooms in April, with small white flowers which 
just cover the shrub. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. 
BLUE MIST—Low growing shrub covered with powdery blue flowers trom Augus 
until frost. Foliage silver green in color. Grows 2 ft. 
ALMONDS PINK—This is the shrub that blooms early in May with small pink rose- 
like flowers. 
We can ship 2 year 
Shrubs by Parcel 
Post. Shrubs mark- 
ed NOT MAIL- 
ABLE will have to 
go by EXPRESS. 
PARCEL POST 
RATES 
ON SHRUBS 
15c each 
25c for 3 plants 
40c for 5 plants 

Spirea Thumbergi 
Pla We jum-Growing 
75c each 3 for *1.80 
These shrubs are all of medium height. They grow from 
4 to 6 feet and are suitable for foundation and shrubbery 
borders. 



The plants are all strong 2 year old. 
GOLDEN BELL (Forsythia)—This shrub has yellow bell 
shaped flowers early in the spring before the leaves 
appear. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTEI—This is the much planted Brid- 
al Wreath. White flowers in early June. 
SYRINGA LEMONINE—This is a medium growing 
Syringa, white flowers in May. A good thick bushy 
shrub. 
Althea 
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon)—Blooms in early fall. Holly- 
hock type flowers—Blue, Red, White. 
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COTONEASTER (Divaricata)—A handsome shrub 
with deep green leaves almost evergreen. Pink 
flowers followed by red berries which hang on until 
late winter. Can be trimmed for hedges. Grows 
5-6 feet. 
2 year plants, 18 - 24 in., $1.00 each 
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Spirea Van Houtei 

Hardy Tall-Growing 
75c each 3 for *1.80 
These shrubs are all tall or high growing. They grow 
from 6 to 8 feet tall and are used for tall screens or to en- 
close yards, and corner planting of foundation. They are 
all strong 2 year old plants. 

BEAUTY BUSH—This is a new shrub, very hardy. The 
blooms are pinkish white and appear in June. This 
shrub attracted wide attention last summer. 
SNOWBALL—This is an old favorite of the tall growing 
shrubs; large round white flowers in late May. Grows 
6 to 8 feet tall. 
CRANBERRY HIGHBUSH—This shrub has heavy large 
foliage; white flowers in large heads, followed by bright 
red berries in the fall. 
LANTANA—Beautiful wrinkle Lantana like leaves, white 
flowers in May and June; the berries range in color 
from crimson to black. Good for shady places. 
TAMARIX—This is the tall shrub with feathery foliage 
and long sprays of pink blooms. 
ALPHA 
Personally Select Your Trees, Evergreens and Plants 
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Cranberry Highbush 
NURSERY 
ON a U=Ss150 

ae FRENCH LILAC 
2 to 3 foot Plants 
$1.50 each 
The following are some of the best varieties of 
the French Lilacs. They are more dwarf than the 
common varieties; the blooms are larger and of bet- 
ter color, they also bloom much younger. These 
Lilacs are grafted on Privet or Ash and do not 
sprout They should be planted 3 or 4 inches deep- 
er than they grew in the Nursery. Every home 
shculd have a few of these Lilacs. 

CHAS. X—Single Red. 
M. C. PERIER—Double White. 
MARECHAL LANNES—Double Pink. 
WALDECK ROUSSEAU—Double Lilac Pink. 

PERSIAN LILAC 
3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each 12 to 18 inches, 60 cents each 
PERSIAN LILAC—Upright vigorous grower, reddish purple flowers in April and 
May. This Lilac blooms very young, and is very hardy; stands dry weather; much 
used for hedges or tall screens. 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 12 to 18 inch plants, 60 
cents each. 
GOLDEN LEAF NINEBARK—When planted in sun the leaves are golden yellow, 
flowers white. Blooms in May. Should be cut back each fall. Grows 4 to 5 ft. 
18-24 in. plants, 75c each. 
RED BARBERRY—This Barberry, when in the sun, has bright red foliage. 
contrast shrub or hedges. 18 to 24 in. plants, 75c each; $7.00 for 10. 
CORAL BERRY—New. 
red berries. 
Fine for 
aceful arching branches, pink flowers, 
Very smali leaves, gr 
es. Grows 3 ft. 2-3 ft. plants, 75c each. 
Fine for banks or north plantin 
HYDRANGEAS 
HYDRANGEA P. G. (Pink) — Large cone shaped 
_ flowers in the fall, turning pink with the frost. Can 
be cut for winter, 
3 to 3% ft. plants, $1.25 
18 to 24 inch plants, 80 cents each 
LS SNOW (Hydrangea) — The summer-bloom- 
ing kind. Round white flowers like snowballs. 
Grows about 4 feet. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 each 
Hydrangea—P. G. 

SYRINGA 
SYRINGA (Mock Orange) 
This is the sweet scented syringa used for hedges and tall screens. Fast upright 
grower. Can be trimmed to almost any height. Will grow 8 to 10 feet tall. An excel- 
lent shrub to enclose your back yard. 
3 year, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 each 
2 years, 18 to 24 inch plants, 60 cents each 
SYRINGA (Everblooming) 
This is a semi-double, large white flower. Blooms very heavy in June, then lighter 
during the summer. Better as a specimen plant, as it is not a thick and heavy grower. 
3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 18 to 24 in. plants, 80c each 
3 or more, 90 cents each 
5 or more, 50 cents each 

HONEYSUCKLE (Bush) 
3 year, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 each 
2 year, 18 to 24 inch plants, 60 cents each 
3 or more, 90 cents each 
5 or more, 50 cents each 
This shrub is covered with light red flowers in June, followed by bright red berries, 
which hang on all summer. A fine shrub for tall hedges or screens. Can be trimmed to 
any height. Should be trimmed as it grows, which will make it more compact. 

EUONYMUS 
EUONYMUS (Alatus) 
One of the best hardy Euonymus. A compact, slow growing bush with corky winged 
bark. Foliage turns brilliant red with first frost. Bright red berries well into winter. 
2 to 3 tt. plants, $1.50 each 
EUONYMUS (Wahoo) 
A hardy native shrub, producing a wealth of scarlet berries. Foliage brilliant in the 
fall. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 each 

PINK SPIREA 
15 to 18 in., 2 yr. plants, 65 cents each 5 or more, 50 cents each 
SPIREA FROBELLI—This is a splendid low growing shrub, growing about 3 feet. In 
June it is covered with rosy pink flat blooms. In the fall the foliage turns a beautiful 
bronzy red, which hangs on well into early winter. Very hardy; good for low hedges 
or borders, 


FLOWERING QUINCE 
18 to 24 inch plants, 75c each; 3 for $1.80 
This is the shrub with rosy red blooms along the stems before the leaves appear in the 
Spring. Attractive waxy like foliage. In the fall it often has goden yellow fruit. 
Makes a good hedge—grows 3 to 4 feet, but can be trimmed to any lower height. 
Very hardy. 
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