SHADE 
TREES 

e Le The Spreading Growth of SHADE TREES will Create Much Comfort for Your Home. 
A ] I C 0 n d it 10 n Yo u r H 0 m e | Your property will increase in value by the pleasant surroundings. 
SCHWEDLER’S MAPLE—This Maple has red foliage in the spring, 
turning bronze during summer. 
6 to 8 ft., $6.00; 8 to 9 ft. heavy, $9.00 
NORWAY MAPLE—Much like common hard Maple but faster growing; 
yellow leaves in the fall. 
6 to 8 ft., $6.00 
HARD MAPLE—The common hard Maple and many have bright colored 
leaves in the fall. 
8 to 10 ft., $7.50 
SILVER MAPLE—A good fast growing Maple; will last 50 to 75 years. 
6 to 8 ft., $4.00 each: 5 to 6 ft., $2.00 each 
MOLINE ELM—A tall, upright tree, good heavy foliage; does not break 
in wind or ice. 
7 to 8 ft., $5.00 
BIRCH (White)—This is the white barked tree; hard to start; requires 
lots of water. 
5-6 ft., $4.00; clumps of 3, $6.50 per clump 
MOUNTAIN ASH—Medium size tree with red berries. 
6 to 7 ft. trees, $4.00 
PIN OAK—Rapid growth; leaves color in fall. 
5-6 ft.. $5.00; 98-9 it., $7.50 
RED BUD—Rosy pink flowers in spring before leaves appear. 
2-3 it., $1.50; 4-5 ft., $3.00 
WILLOW (Wisconsin Weeping)—The graceful weeping tree; green bark. 
4-5 ft.. 75c: 8-10 ft., $2.50 each 
PUSSY WILLOW—Has fuzzy catkins in spring before leaves appear. 
4-5 ft., 75c 
BLOOMING TREES 
BECHTEL’S CRAB—Large double pink bloom 2% inches in diameter. 
No fruit. 
4-5 ft., $2.50 
. HOPA CRAB—Crimson buds opening to single rose colored flowers; red 
fruit. 
0 5 to 5% ft. trees, $2.00 each 
DALGO CRAB—Light pink blooms; fruit medium, extra fine for pickles; 
Has bright red color. 
4-5 ft., $2.00 
DOGWOOD (Pink)—This is the pink blooming tree, which has become 
very popular. 
2-3 ft., $3.50: 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 
TREE WISTERIA—Forms a round head; has long sprays of purple 
flowers; very unusual. 
2-3 ft., $3.00 
FAST GROWING TREES 
ARDI POPLAR —The tall-slim tree; very fast-growing. 
3-4 ft, 40c each: 5-6 ft., 75c: 8-10 ft., $1.50 each 
CHINESE ELM—One of the fastest growing shade trees—a tree for 
quick shade. 
5-6 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $2.50 
RED LEAF PLUM 
This is a small tree. Foliage rich red all summer; white flowers in April 
3 to 4 ft., $1.50: 4 to 5 ft., $2.00 
VINES AND CLEMATIS 
BOSTON IVY—This is the 3 leaf vine that clings to brick. 
75c each: 3 for $2.00 
SILVER LACE VINE—A fast growing vine; great mass of foamy sprays 
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2 yr. plants, 75c 
JACKMANII CLEMATIS—tThis is the large purple Clematis. 
2 yr. plants, $1.00 
MME. EDW. ANDRE CLEMATIS—This Clematis has large red flowers. 
2 yr. plants, $1.00 
HENRYII CLEMATIS—tThis variety has large white flowers. 
2 yr. plants, $1.00 
PANCULATA CLEMATIS—This is small flowering, sweet scented kind; 
blooms late summer. Makes a good cover. 
2 yr. plants, 75c each 
ALPHA NURSERY, 
PLANT A HEDGE 
AMOOR RIVER PRIVET—This is the hardy type Privet so much used 
for hedges. Has dark green shiny foliage, no thorns. Plant 1 foot apart. 
12-18 in. size, $2.00 for 10; $16.00 per 100 
18-24 in. size, $2.50 for 10; $20.00 per 100 
BRIDAL WREATH—Fine for tall hedge or screens; white flowers in 
June. Plant 3 ft. apart; grows 5 to 6 ft. tall. 
18-24 in., 25c each; $2.20 for 10 
2-3 ft., 50c each; $4.00 for 10 
BARBERRY (Japanese)—Thick green foliage changing to crimson in 
fall; thorny. 
12-18 in. nlants. 3Nc each: $2.50. far_1N 
18-24 in. heavy plants, 50c each 
GOLDEN PRIVET—This is a new Privet; smooth golden yellow foliage 
all summer. Makes a very showy hedge. 
18 in. plants, 60c each 
LODENSE PRIVET—This is a dwarf type. 
grows very thick. 
9 to 12 in. plants, 60c each; $5.00 for 10 
Dark green smooth foliage; 
CHINESE ELM—tThe fastest growing of all hedge or screen plants; 
should be trimmed often. Plant 1 ft. apart. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 for 10; $4.00 for 50; $7.50 for 100 

MAGNOLIA 
The most popular and hardiest of all the Magnolias, producing a 
wealth of large rose colored blossoms in early spring before leaves appear. 
Supply limited. 
3-314 ft. plants, $9.00: 342 to 4% ft. plants, $12.00 

BUTTERFLY BUSH OR SUMMER LILAC 
70c each; 3 for $2.00 
Pink with Orange Eye; Dark Wine; and Lavender Pink. 
these three colors in the wonderful summer blooming plant. 
August till frost. 
We offer 
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VINCA—Evergreen plant with blue flower; grows about 4 in. tall; trailing 
habit. 
Clumps of 1 to 10 plants, 25c each 
SPURGE—Glossy evergreen foliage; grows about 6 in. tall; does well in 
sun or shade. 
2 yr. plants, 25c each; $2.00 for 10 
PEAT MOSS 
A finely ground humus for mulch on lawns, evergreens, roses and 
shrubs. Keeps the soil moist. Use Peat Moss in your soil. 
1 bu. paper bag, 85c; 2 burlap bales, $3.75 
carpack bag, $2.75; full bales, $5.70 

MILORGANITE FERTILIZER 
This is a natural plant fertilizer; will not burn. This is the only fertil 
izer we use here in our Nursery. For lawns, 50 Ibs. to 1,000 sq. ft. Shrubs 
and evergreens, 1 to 2 lbs. to each plant. For vegetables, 1 lb. to each 
side of 50 ft. of row. 
10 lb. bags, 85c 
25 lb. bags, $1.65 
ALPHA, ILLINOIS 
50 lb. bags, $2.75 
100 lb. bags, $4.25 
