HARDY 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—tThis is the shrub that blooms in May with small, 
double, rose-like blooms. Grows 3 ft. tall. 
2 yr. plants, $1.00 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, 90c each; 3 for $2.50 
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. 
tall; has pink berries, changing to red berries all winter. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 90c each: 3 for $2.50 
Grows 3 ft. 
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. 
almost cover the plant. Grows 4 to 5 it. 
3 to 4 it. plants, $1.50 each 
FLOWERING QUINCE (Japan Quince)—This shrub blooms along the 
stems with red flowers before the leaves appear. Attractive waxy 
foliage. Upright grower, attaining 4 to 5 ft. in height. 
18 to 24 in. plants, $1.00 each: 3 for $2.75 
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. 
The large flowers 
3-4 ft., $1.00 each 
BRISTOL RUBY WEIGELIA—New dark red weigelia. 
3-4 ft. plants, $2.00 
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. 
3-4 ft. plants, $1.00 each: 3 for $2.75; 12-18 in., 50c 
FORSYTHIA (Spring Glory)—This is a new and improved 
Forsythia. Produces an abundance of large yellow flowers, 
completely covering the branches. 
$1.35 each 
FECRSYTHIA = (Dwarf)—This isa 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, 90c each; 3 for $2.50 
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, 90c each; 3 for $2.50 
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, 35c each: 10 for $2.50 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 50c each; 10 for $4.50 
EUONYMUS (Alatus)—One of the best hardy Euonymus. 
slow growing bush with corky winged bark. Foliage turns brilliant red 
with first frost. Bright red berries well into winter. 
18 to 24 in., $1.80: 2 to 3 ft., $2.50 
A compact, 
SYRINGIA GOLDEN—Dwarf grower,. foliage golden yellow 
all summer when in the sun. 
12-18 in. plants, $1.25 each 
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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. 
MME. LEMOINE—Double White. 
MME. ANTONE BUCHNER—Double Pink. 
PAUL HARIOT—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 ft., $1.25 each; 12 to 18 inches, 60 cent 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 in. plants, 90c 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; 
1 year, 12 to 18 in. plants, 50c each; 
3 or more, 90c each 
5 or more, 45c 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. 
3 ft. plants, $1.00 each 
HONEYSUCKLE (Bush) 
3 year, 3 to 4 ft. plants,$1.00 each: 3 or more, 90c each 
1 year, 12 to_18 in. plants, 50c.each: 5 or more, 45c 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. 
flowers followed by red berries which hang on until late winter. 
trimmed for hedges. Grows 5-6 feet. 
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. 
pinkish white and appear in June. 
last summer. $1.00 each. 
SNOWBALL—This is an old favorite of the tall growing shrubs; large 
round white flowers in late May. Grows 6 to 8 ft. tall. 90c 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. 2-3 ft., 90c. 
TAMARIX—This is the tall shrub with feathery foliage and long sprays 
of pink blooms. $1.00 each. 
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ALPHA, ILLINOIS 
