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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. 
75c per lb.; 5 Ibs., $3.50; 10 lbs. or more, 68c 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., 80c 5 lb. pkg., $3.75 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—Valuable for pepping up old lawns. Choice heavy seed, 
1 lb. pkg., .90c 5 lb. pkg., $4.25 
FESCUE CHEWING—$1.25 per lb. 
This is the fine hair-like grass that comes up in many lawns. 
soil where other grasses fail. Needs very little mowing. 
Will grow in poor acid 
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 1949 crop. 
QUANTITY OF SEED TO USE—1 lb. to 300 square feet of 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. | 
Milorganite | 
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This is a natural plant fertilizer, scientifically prepared; free from all weed seed. Easy 
to apply without danger of burning. We, here at the Nursery, have used many kinds and 
types of fertilizer and like MILORGANITE the best. 
ESTABLISHED LAWNS use 30 to 40 Ibs. to 1,000 sq. ft. Make the first application in 
early spring, then again in early September. In poor soil where grass is thin, an 
application in late May or June, using one-half above amount is Savile 
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NEW LAWNS—Aiter the lawn is leveled, make an application of 40) to 50 Ibs. of 
MILORGANITE to 1,000 sq. ft. then lightly mix into the top soil.) Now you are 
ready for the lawn seed. Sow the lawn seed 1 lb. to 200 sq. ft. and|lightly rake to 
cover the seed. 
MASS PLANTING OF SHRUBS—Use 30 to 40 Ibs. MILORGANITE to 1,000 sq. ft, 
Broadcast over the area to be planted or among shrubs already planted. 
INDIVIDUAL SHRUBS—Use 1 to 4 handfuls of MILORGANITE to each plant, de- 
pending upon its size. It is always advisable to work the fertilizer into the soil. 
EVERGREENS—Use % Ib. of MILORGANITE for each foot height or spread of an 
Make a shallow ring around the tree at the outer edge of the tree, place 
evergreen. st 
d then close the ring. Fertilize your ever- 
the fertilizer in the ring. Water good, an 
greens in early spring and again in August. 
VEGETABLE GARDENS—MILORGANITE can be broadcast over the entire garden 
in early spring at the rate of 40 to 50 Ibs. to 1,000 sq. ft. Later, when the small vege- 
table plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, make a shallow ditch 4 to 6 inches from the row, 
both sides; sprinkle 1 Ib. MILORGANITE on each side for 50 feet of row. Lima 
Beans should have three applications—when 3 inches tall, 6 inches tall, and again 
when blooming. 
ALWAYS USE MILORGANITE FOR BEST IN FERTILIZER 
10 lb. bags $ .85 25 Ib. bags $1.75 
50 lb. bags $2.50 100 lb. bags $4.00 
Be ili ; from weed seed—suita- 
SHEEP MANURE—This is a natural fertilizer, odorless and free 
able for trees, grass, fruits, vegetables. Use as a top dressing on your garden and 
l i 1 ine. Use at rate of 100 lbs. to 1,000 square feet. 
Mabeeacs cu 4 25 Ib. bags, $1.25; 50 lb. bags, $2.00; 100 lb. bags, $3.75 
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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, $6.00 


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Personally Select Your Trees, Evergreens and Plants 



STRAWBERRIES AND RASP- 
ON HIGHWAY U. S&S. 150 


SPRAY MATERIAL 
for Fruit Trees, Roses and Plants 
~ LET THE BUGS EAT UP YOUR TREES, FLOWERS AND GARDEN. 
THE FOLLOWING INSECTICIDES WILL CONTROL THEM. 

DON 
GARDEN GUARD (Rotenone)—Controls the widest variety of sucking and chewing 
insects which attack the garden. Non-injurious to humans, pets or animals when 
ased as recommended. ; 
1 lb. sifters, 60c each 
NATE OF LEAD—For control of fruit worms and chewing j ts i 
Ae trees, vegetables, and berry bushes—1 Ib. added to 25 Pier ue 
1 lb. cans, 70c each , 
BORDEAUX MIXTURE—For the prevention of fungus spores on raspberries, ever- 
greens, grapes, plums, etc. Controls rot. Can be applied dry or wet. : 
1 lb. can, 60c each 
NNOR ROTENONE SPRAY—A garden spray makes available the tremendous killing 
ower of Rotenone in a more effective form than ever. For control of sucking and 
tating insects. 1 oz. bottle, 40c each 
LIME SULPHUR (Dry)—For use on fruit trees, rose bushes and raspberries for scale. 
To be used only before leaves appear or after they have fallen in the fall. 
1 lb. can, 50c each 
DUSTING SULPHUR (Wettable or Dry)—Can be used wet or dry, for spots on roses, 
rot on peaches, red spider on evergreens. Can be added to Arsenate of Lead for 
fruit spray. 2 lb. can, 50c each 
RED RIVER POTATO MIX (DDT)—Yes DDT has been added to this effective 
product. Effective against leaf hopper, blight and bugs. 
1 lb. bag, 65c each 
APHIS SPRAY—A fine all-round contact spray for the control of aphis, thrips, leaf- 
hopper, and many other sucking and eating insects. 
3 oz. tubes, 50c each 
LIME (All Purpose)—For sweetening the soil. 10 lb. bags, 50c each 
TREE PAINT (Copper Shield)—Used to paint cuts and tree wounds. 
1 lb. jars, 75c each 

Good Garden Supplies 
WISS HAND PRUNER—A new effortless hand 
pruner, cuts through wood with a smooth draw 
action. We use this pruner at the Nursery. 
$2.50 each 
WISS HEDGE SHEARS—This is the best hedge 
shear we have ever used. Hollow ground blades, 
one notched. 8% in blade. Will last a lifetime. 
$4.75 each 
SOIL SOAKER HOSE—Here is an unusual way to water your lawn, plants and flowers. 
Made of special porous canvas; screws to any water connection. Water seeps through 
every pore the full length. No spray, no waste. Will not burn out grass like a 
sprinkler—Cheap too. 
30 ft., $3.50 
TROMBONE PRECISION SPRAYER—This is a trombone type sprayer. 
35 feet. Made of heavy brass. Hose is placed directly in a bucket or tank. 
easy to handle—just the thing for small gardeners. Has 4 different sprays. 
$7.65 each 
PEI III IPI FG I PGR FR FIR IR 
PLANTING AND INSTRUCTION SHEETS FREE 
We will send the sheets that interest you. 
SHADE TREES—Planting and care. 
EVERGREENS—Planting and care. 
LAWNS AND FERTILIZERS. 

50 ft., $5.60 
Will carry 
Light, 
Drop us a card or letter. 
BERRIES—Planting and Spraying. 
FRUIT TREES—Spraying guide. 
ROSES—Planting, care and spraying. 
Open Sundays 

This is a cordial invitation 
to visit our nursery. . 
Plan a ttip 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. 
SELECT PERSONALLY SHRUBS, TREES 
\ AND PLANTS 
f our customers come to the Nursery every year, 
HRUBS and PLANTS, and take them home in 
Hundreds 
select their 
their cars. 
It will oi you money to do this, also you see just what you 
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PERENNIAL PLANTS, SPRING BULBS, VEGETABLE PLANTS 
We have a special sheet listing Hardy Perennial plants, bulbs, vegetable plants. 
It is FREE. Mail a postal card to ALPHA GREENHOUSE, ALPHA, ILL. 

We Can Ship Anywhere! 
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 
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 59 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. 



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