
ARDY 

SHRUBS 



Shrubs make a quick and inexpensive planting, and with proper selection will bloom all summer. 
Our shrubs are grown in our Nursery at Alpha and are fresh dug from rich, black soil. 


ALMOND PINK—This is the shrub that blooms in May with small, 
double, rose-like blooms. Grows 3 ft. tall. 
2 yr. plants, 80c each 
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon)—Upright shrub growing 5 to 6 ft.; blooms in 
early fall with hollyhock type flowers. Blue, White, Red. 
3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 each: 3 for $2.75 
NINEBARK (Dwarf)—A low growing shrub; very attractive foliage and 
flowers in May or June, followed by red pods. Grows 3 ft. tall. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 75c each: 3 for $2.00 
RED BARBERRY—This 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 $2.00 

BLUE MIST—A new low shrub; powdery blue flowers from 
August until frost. Foliage silver green. Grows 2 ft. tall. 
2 yr., 12-18 in. plants, $1.00 each 

WEIGELIA (Able Carrier)—Salmon pink flowers. The large flowers 
almost cover the plant. Grows 4 to 5 ft. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75 
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. 
18 to 24 in. plants, 75c each; 3 for $2.00 
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 
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, 80c each; 3 for $2.00 
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 
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, 80c each: 3 for $2.00 
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, 75c each; 3 for $1.80 
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 
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, $1.50 each 

FRENCH LILAC 
2 to 3 foot Plants 
$1.75 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 
better color; they also bloom much younger. 
CHAS. X—Single Red. 
M. C. PERIER—Double White. 
MARECHAL LANNES—Double Pink. 
WALDECK ROUSSEAU—Double Lilac Pink. 
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, 70 cents each 
HYDRANGEA P. G. (Pink)—Large cone shaped flowers in the fall, turn- 
ing 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-blooming kind. Round white 
flowers like snowballs. Grows about 4 feet. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 each 
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 excellent shrub to enclose 
your back yard. 
3 year, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 3 or more, 90c each 
2 year, 18 to 24 inch plants, 75c each; 5 or more, 65c 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, $1.25 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 $2.00 
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 
HONEYSUCKLE (Bush) 
3 year, 3 to 4 ft. plants,$1.00 each; 3 or more, 90c each 
2 year, 18 to 24 inch plants, 75c each; 5 or more, 65c each 
This shrub is covered with light pink 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. 
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. 
3 year plants, 2-3 ft., $1.50 each 
2 year plants, 12-18 in., $1.00 each 
These shrubs are all tall or high growing. They grow from 6 to 8 feet 
tall and are used for tall screens or to enclose 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. 80c each. 
SNOWBALL—This is an old favorite of the tall growing shrubs; large 
round white flowers in late May. Grows 6 to 8 feet tall. 80c each. 
CRANBERRY HIGHBUSH—This shrub has heavy large foliage; white 
flowers in large heads, followed by bright red berries in the fall. $1.00 ea. 
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. 80c each. 
TAMARIX—This is the tall shrub with feathery foliage and long sprays 
of pink blooms. $1.00 each. 


ALPHA NURSERY, ALPHA, ILLINOIS 
