RDY 
SHRUBS 
Ta ubs make a a quick ATi 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 5 ft. tall. 18 to 24 inch plants, $1.00 
each; 2 to 3 ft., $1.50 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, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.00. 
AZALEA MOLLIS (A Shade Lover)—Waxen blooms completely cover 
over the 3 to 4-foot shrub in May and June in rich shades of salmon, 
orange. Cover in northern sections in winter the same as roses Water 
in dry weather. Price: 12 to 15 inch with flower buds, $2.85. 
BEAUTY BUSH (Kolkwitzia amabilis)—A fitting name for this really 
beautiful, hardy plant from China, its drooping branches thickly covered 
with delicate pink, fragrant flowers in May and June. 4-6 feet at 
maturity. 18 to 24 in. plants, $1.00 each. 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 each. 
BUDDLEIA—The Summer Lilacs often called Butierdy 3ush. Three of 
the finest varieties and colors. Charming, a lavender-pink; Dubonnet, a 
new dark wine; Empire Blue, an aster blue. 80c each; 3 for $2.10. 
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, 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
COTONEASTER (Divaricata)—A handsome shrub with deep green 
leaves, almost evergreen. Good for shade Red berries until late winter. 
2 year plants, 15 to 18 in., $1.25 each. 
‘CRANBERRY HIGHBUSH—This shrub has heavy large foliage; white 
flowers in large heads, followed by bright red berries in the fall. 18 to 
24 in. plants, $1.00 each. 
DEUTZIA (Lemoine)—Large white showy flowers in May. Quite hardy. 
24 to 30 in., $1.00 each. 
DOGWOOD RED STEMS (Bayellie)—Stem fiery red all year, dark 
green foliage, white flowers. Very showy. Grows 5-6 ft. 3 to 4 ft. 
$1.25 each. 
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. 18 to 24 in., $1.80; 
Zt Sites D250: 
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. 2 to 3 ft. plants, 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 
FORSYTHIA — Golden Belle 
FORSYTHIA (Fortune)—This is the shrub with golden yellow flowers 
along the stem in early spring before the leaves appear. Grows 4 to 5 
feet. $2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.25 
each; 3 for $3.45. 
FORSYTHIA (Spring Glory)—This is a new and improved Forsythia. 
Produces an abundance of large yellow flowers, completely covering the 
branches. 2 to 3 ft., $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. 
FOR SYTHIA (Dwarf)—This is a dwarf variety of Forsythia. Grows 
about 3 ll, and of dense bushy habit—blooms same as above. 15 to 
18 in Since, $1. 00 each, 
FRENCH LILACS 
These are the tops in lilacs, the blooms larger, and colors better. 
They bloom very young. 
pO aaah BLESS Semi-double, 
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SAARL ES X_ Paes free flowering reddish violet. 
MME. CASIMER PERIER—Large double, creamy white. 
PRES. MASSART—Sinele large flowers deep purplish. 
WILLIAM ROBINSON -Double, deep red in bud. 
18 to 24 in. plants, $1.75; 4 for $6.00 
3 to 4 ft. plants, $2. 50 each. 
deep red opening to violet red. 
LILAC (Common Purple)—T he old time sweet eeented: purple lilac. 2 to 
3 ft. plants, $1.15. 
WHITE—Same as above but with white flowers. 
PERSIAN LILAC—Upright vigorous grower; reddish purple flowers in 
\pril and May. This Lilac blooms very young, and is very hardv: 
stands dry weather; much used for hedges or tall screens. 2 to 3 ft. 
plants, $1.00: 3 to 4 ft. $1.50; 3 or more $1.40. 
VILLOS >A LILAC—Blooms after other lilacs are gone, light purple, 
sweet scented. 3 to 4 ft. plants, ihe each. 
HYDRANGEA P. G. (Pink)—Large cone shaped flowers in the fall, 
turning pink with the frost. Can a cut for winter. 18 to 24 in. plants, 
90c each: 2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.15 each. 
HILLS SNOW (Hydrangea) The summer-blooming kind. Round white 
lil Grows about 4 feet. 2 to 3 ft. plants $1.25 each. 
PURPLE WIL! LOW- —Compact, dense blue grey foliage. Very 
vet : B3 fine for low hede xyes, 18 to 24 in. plants. 
cultivated French variety having long catkins. 
HONEYSUCKLE — Bush 
RED TARTARIAN OR ZABELI 
2 year 2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 3 or more, 90c each. 
3 year, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.40. 
This shrub is covered with rosy pink or red flowers in May, followed 
by bright red berries, which hang on all summer. A fine shrub for ta’! 
hedges or screens. Can be trimmed to any height. 
HYPERICUM. Kalm. Grows 3 ft. Dense round shrub with blue green 
foliage, immense quantities of bright yellow flowers in July and August. 
18 to 24 in. plants, $1.25 each. 
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. 18 to 24 in., $1.00 each. 
MAGNOLIA—See Ornamental Trees. 
NINEBARK (Dwarf)—A low growing shrub; very attractive foliage and 
and flowers in May or June, followed by red pods. Grows 3 ft. tall. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 90c ach; 3 for $2.50. 
PEPPER BUSH (Sweet)—Compact neat plant, for moist, shady places, 
intensely fragrant white flowers in July and August. 18 to 24 in. plants, 
$1.25 each. 
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, 20c each; 3 for $2.00. 
SNOWBALL—This is an old favorite of the tall growing shrubs; large, 
round white flowers in late May. Grows 6 to 8 ft. tall. 18 to 24 in, 
$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. 15 to 18 in. 
plants, 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
SPIREA (Frobellia)—Dwarf shrub growing 3 ft. tall with light rosy ret 
flat blooms; foliage turns red in fall. Very hardy. 12 to 15 in., 55c each; 
5 for $2.50; 18 to 24 in., 90c each; 5 for $4.00. 
1 3-5 ft. Blooms early in May with 
small white flowers. Foliage very fine cut. A fine low growing shrub. 
2 to 3 ft. plants, 90c each. 
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 $3.00; 2 to 3 ft. plants, 60c each; 10 for $5.50° 
3 to 4 ft. plants, 80c each. 
SYRINGA 
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; 
5 or more, 90c 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. 2 to 3 ft. plants, 
$1.00 each; 3 or more, 90c each. 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.50 each; 3 or more, 
$1.40 each. 
SYRINGA (Pyramid)—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. 2 year, 2 to 3 ft. plants, $1.00 each; 5 or more, 90c each. 
3 to 4 ft, plants, $1.50 each; 3 or more, $1.40 each, 
TAMARIX—This is the tall shrub with feathery foliage and long sprays 
of pink blooms. 3 to 4 ft. plants, $1.00 each. 
RED WEIGELIA—Red flowers in June and during the summer, 18 to 
24 in., $1.00; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50. 
WEIGELIA VARIEGATED dwarf shrub. Silvery variegated 
leaves. Flowers rose with white eyes, July. Maturity 4 to 5 ft. 18 to 
24 in. plants, $1.00 each. 
HARDY HEDGE PLANTS 
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 to 18 in. plants, 10 for $2.00; 100 for $16.00. 18 to 24 in. plants, 
10 for $2.70: 100 for $23.00. 
BRIDAL WREATH—Fine for tall hedge or screens: white flowers in 
June. Plant 3 ft. apart; grows 5 to 6 ft. tall. 18 to 24 in., 35c each; 
$3.00 for 10; 2 to 3 ft., 60c each; $5. 50 for 10. 
BARBERRY (Japanese) —Thick’ green foliage changing to crimson in 
fall; thorny, 2 year, 12 to 18 in. plants, 45c each; 3 for $1, 20; 10 for $3.50. 
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. 
HONEYSUCKLE (Bush)—A fine shrub for tall hedges or screen. Can 
be trimmed to any height. 18 to 24 in, plants, 50c each; 10 for $4.50. 
LODENSE PRIVET—Dwarf grower; heavy thick foliage; holds foliage 
well into winter. Fine for tubs or formal gardens, also patios. 12 to 15 
in, hedge type, 60c each; 10 for $5.00. 
MULTIFLORA ROSE—Used for a tight hedge or fence. Plant 2 feet 
apart. Blooms. 2 year plants, 12 to 15 in., 10 for $1.25; 50 for $6.00; 
100 for $10.00. 
ALPHA NURSERY, ALPHA, ILLINOIS 
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