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SHRUBS 
ALMOND PINK—This is the shrub that bloom 
with small, double, rose-like blooms. 
2 yr. plants, 75c each 
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Grows 3 ft. fea 
BLUE MIST—A new low shrub; powdery bl fl . 
from August until frost. Foliage silver Serene as 
ft. tall. Grows 2 
2 yr. plants, 75c each: 3 for $1.80 
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon)—Upright shrub growing 5 to 
6 ft.; blooms in early fall with hollyhock type flowers 
Blue, White, Red. : 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 75c each: 3 for $1.80 
NINEBARK (Dwarf)—A low growing shrub; very at- 
tractive foliage and flowers in May or June, followed by 
red pods. Grows 3 it. tall. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 75c each: 3 for $1.80 
RED BARBERRY—tThis plant, when planted in sun, has 
bright red foliage all summer. Fine for contrast or hedge 
shrub. 
15 to 18 in. plants, 60c each; 3 for $1.50 
CORAL BERRY—Fine for bank planting or shady places, 
Grows 3 ft. tall; has pink berries, changing to red berries 
all winter. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 75c each; 3 for $1.80 
DEUTZIA—White bloom in May; fragrant. 
Plant where protected. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 50c each 
WEIGELIA (Able Carrier)—Salmon pink flowers. The 
large flowers almost cover the plant. Grows 4 to 5 ft. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 75c each; 3 for $1.80 
FLOWERING QUINCE (Japan Quince) — This shrub 
blooms along the stems with rosy red flowers before the 
leaves appear. Attractive waxy foliage. Upright grower, 
attaining 4 to 5 ft. in height. 
3 for $1.80 
18 to 24 in. plants, 75c 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 to 24 in. plants, 75c each 
Grows 3-4 ft. 

FORSYTHIA (Golden Belle) 
FORSYTHIA (Common)—This is the shrub with 
golden yellow flowers along the stem in early spring 
before the leaves appear. Grows 4 to 5 feet. 
3 ft. plants, 75c each: 3 for $1.80 
FORSYTHIA (Spring Glory)—This is a new and 
improved Forsythia. Produces an abundance of 
large yellow flowers, completely covering the 
branches. 
3 ft. plants, $1.00 each 
FORSYTHIA (Dwarf)—This is a dwarf variety of 
Forsythia. Grows about 3 ft. tall, and of dense 
bushy habit—blooms same as above. 
15 to 18 in. plants, $1.00 each) 
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SPIREAS 
SPIREA (Anthony Water)—Dwarf shrub, growing 18 to 
24 in. tall; rosy red flat blooms all summer—streaks of 
yellow in foliage. 
12 to 15 in. plants, 75c each; 3 for $1.80 
SPIREA (Frobellia)—Dwarf shrub growing 3 ft. tall with 
light rosy red flat blooms; foliage turns red in fall. Very 
hardy. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 65c each; 3 for $1.50 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath) — The well 
known, popular shrub with white flowers last of May. 
Grows 4 to 6 feet. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 25c each; 10 for $2.00 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00 
SPIREA (Billardi)—Pink flowers on long spikes—upright 
grower. Grows 4 to beieet. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 75c each; 3 for $1.80 
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 feather 
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and long sprays of pink blooms. y foliage 
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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 feet, $1.00 each 12 to 18 inches, 60 cents each 


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 ft. plants, $2.00 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 

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 



HILLS 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. 
8 to 10 feet tall. 
3 year, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 3 or more, 90 cents each 
2 year, 18 to 24 inch plants, 60 cents each; 
5 or more, 50 cents each 
Can be trimmed to almost any height. 
Will grow 
An excellent shrub to enclose your back yard. 
SYRINGA (Everblooming)—This is a semi-double, large white flower. 
heavy in June, then lighter during the summer. 
not a thick and heavy grower. 
3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 
Blooms very 
Better as a specimen plant, as it is 
18 to 24 in. plants, 80c each 
SYRINGA (Lemonine)—A medium growing shrub, 4 to 6 ft., spreading in growth; white 
single flowers. A good background shrub. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 75c each; 3 for $1.80 
SYRINGA (Bouquet Blanc)—A new syringa, grows 4 to 5 ft; blooms heavy May-June; 
flowers waxy white, partly double, very fragrant. Excellent medium height screen 
shrub. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 each 
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HONEYSUCKLE (Bush) 
3 year, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 each: 3 or more, 90 cents each 
2 year, 18 to 24 inch plants, 60 cents each; 
5 or more, 50 cents each 
This shrub is covered with light pink flowers in June, followed by bright red berries, 
hang on all summer. A fine shrub for tall hedges or screens. Can be trimmed to 
which é : ; : ; 
Should be trimmed as it grows, which will make it more compact. 
any height. 
COTONEASTER (Divaricata) 
deep green leaves almost evergreen. Pink flowers followed by 
some shrub with 
A handso Can be trimmed for hedges. Grows 5-6 feet. 
; i il late winter. 
berries which hang on unti 
bere 3 year plants, 2-3 ft., $1.50 each 
2. year plants, 12-18 in., $1.00 each 
You may buy your Nursery needs from the Alpha Nursery with the 
utmost confidence. 
59 years, 
We have grown nursery stock in Alpha for the past 
and we are proud of our list of satisfied customers. 

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