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ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

Come and Visit the Nursery

I like to have you come to the Nursery, look around and ask questions. I like for you to select your trees and plants. Hundred of our customers come to the Nursery every year, select their shrubs, trees and plants, and take them home in their car. I try to give the very best of service. WHY NOT DRIVE TO THE NURSERY THIS YEAR? I will be looking for you.

The NURSERY is open SUNDAYS during the planting season APRIL, MAY, SEP¬ TEMBER and OCTOBER and during these months you can get your order filled and take the stock home with you. I do this to accommodate the many people who can get to the Nursery on Sundays only, and as the plant¬ ing season is short, I am giving my customers every oppor¬ tunity possible to get their planting done at the proper time.

I GUARANTEE

my stock to be true to name. Should any items prove un¬ true, I will replace them.

But shall not at any time be held responsible for any amount greater than the ori¬ ginal price.

I REPLACE

stock that dies at one-half price, if a list is sent me within four months after the shipment is made. I do not, however, replace Ever¬ greens or Seed.

HARD ROAD ROUTE 80 is just two blocks from the Nursery

We are just 25 miles from Moline 30 miles from Rock Island 18 miles from Galesburg 18 miles from Galva 20 miles from Aledo 35 miles from Monmouth

Save 10°^°

by ordering early

I like to have your order early as I have more time to write the tags and get your order in shape to be filled. When you have your order all figured up just take off 10%.

THIS OFFER IS GOOD UNTIL MARCH 15 ONLY WITH CASH ORDERS

I GUARANTEE SATIS¬ FACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK

If you receive any trees or plants from me that are un¬ satisfactory, just wrap them up and send them back at our expense, I will refund your money or replace the stock as you wish. You take no chances in buying from me.

PARCEL POST

I can send packages up to 50 lbs. and which are not more than 84 in. in length and girth by mail. This is a cheap and quick way for small packages going a few hundred miles. Large fruit trees, shade trees, evergreens, etc., cannot go by mail. Don’t forget to include postage if not post¬ paid.

EXPRESS

All large orders, such as trees, large shrubs, large orders of berry plants should go by Express. It is cheaper than mail, and much quicker than freight. Nursery stock will not stand delay in transit.

PAY WHEN ORDER IS RECEIVED

You can send in your order; we will ship at the proper time. You then can pay the postman or express agent when you receive the shipment.

PHONE IN YOUR ORDER

There is a phone in the office; call us and give us your order and it will go right out.

ALPHA NURSERY, Alplia, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

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PLATlTinq RITITS ns planting

March 20 to June 1 is the time to plant in the spring.

So send in your orders early, we ship out the orders in rota¬ tion as they are received.

Nursery stock is different from other products as it takes one to six and eight years to produce a salable plant, and when the year’s supply is gone, that is all there is, there

is no more. Don't wait until too late to get your order in.

September 15 to November 10 is the time to plant in the Fall. Most all the shrubs, shade trees, fruit trees and evergreens can be planted in the fall. The hardy perennials should be planted in September and early October.

During the summer months June, July and August is a good time to visit the Nursery. You then can see the shrubs, plants and perennials in bloom. Select what you like; the plants will be marked for you and then shipped at the proper time in the fall.

PLANTINQ AND PRUNINQ SHRUBS

The ground should be spaded deeply before planting, if the shrubs are to be set in beds the beds should be spaded, do not set the plants in the sod. Dig a generous size hole with perpendicular sides.

Put the good soil at one side so that it can be used around the roots, loosen up the soil in the bottom of the hole. Set the Shrubs about two inches deeper than they grew in the Nursery, spread the roots out naturally and work soil over and around them, keep putting in good soil until the hole is nearly full, then tramp the soil firmly around the shrub, then put on one or two buckets of water; after the water settles fill up the hole with loose soil which should not be tramped.

Alost of the taller growing shrubs should be set 3 to 4 feet apart and should be used at corners and background for smaller shrubs.

The lower growing shrubs should be set 2 to 3 feet apart, and are used in front of large shrubs, foundation planting and at entrances of smaller homes. Shrubbery should be set lYi to 3 feet from buildings, and about 3 feet from walks or drives. My catalog gives you the height each shrub grows which should help you select the right shrub for the right place.

PRUNING. Mere is a general rule. Shrubs blooming before July 1st should be trimmed after they bloom, that is. Bridal Wreath, Golden Belle, etc. Shrubs that bloom after July 1st should be trimmed earh^ in the spring latter part of March or early April. In trimming cut out most of the old wood and shorten back the new growth; this makes a bushy plant and the foliage bright and clean, also larger and lietter flowers. Spirea \Mn Houttei or Bridal Wreath grows tall and open at the base. This shrub should be trimmed after it blooms and can be cut back within 12 inches of the ground; cutting a little off the top does not do it much good as the shrub is still open at the base.

HOUJ TO CARE FOR EUERQREENS

Few people realize the time it takes to grow an Evergreen tree in the Nursery. Trees with well developed roots and tops, take from 8 to 12 years to grow. At that time they are from 1 to 3 feet in height, depending upon the varieties. Such trees make a very rapid growth when planted on your grounds, as they have the proper fibrous root system.

Soil; Evergreens are suited to nearly all soil conditions if the soil contains plant food and is drained.

MMter; \'ery few Eiergreens die from too much water. Those that fail to grow from lack of water probably account for the greatest number of failures. The thing to bear in mind, see that the roots are kept moist, not soaked. Late in the fall, before the ground f'-eezes, so-'- tt^^ soil around each tree thoroughly. Cultivation, and a light mulch, saves the moisture.

Trimming; This should be done during summer so the trees have a chance to heal before winter. Pruning should be done carefully and with reason.

A SAVING FOR YOU IF YOUR ORDER IS

i\J/0 received before march 15

When you have completed your order take off 10% and this will be the amount to send us for the order. We can give you this discount for early orders as we have time to get your orders in shape before the spring rush; it also gives you assurance that your order will be filled complete and with the very best of stock.

Last spring many items in our lists were sold out, and customers with late orders were disappointed. Don't let it happen to you; place your order early and take ad¬ vantage of the saving we are offering.

Nursery stock is different than other things you buy. It takes one to three j^ears.

some stock longer, to grow and get ready for market, and when this quantity is sold that's all there is. Sometimes we can buy from other nurseries for later orders, but 90 per cent of them are in the same fix we are — SOLD OLTT. By placing your order EARLY you_ always get A your order filled complete.

NURSERY STORE

I will again have my store in Galesburg this spring. I am planning to have the store open by April 1. The location will be an¬ nounced in the newspapers. Our truck de¬ livers every day from the nursery to the store so as to keep the stock fresh.

ALPHA NURSERY. Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

3Sf(iw anadl Msiir©

I am offering on this page a number of the new shrubs, which will put new life in your old planting: also a number of these shrubs should be used in a new planting as most of them are of the showy kinds, either in flowers or foliage.

]KI©w M©dl IBarlbgrrsf

75c each

It is only once in a life-time that a really outstanding novel¬ ty in a Hardy shrub is intro¬ duced. In the New Red Bar¬ berry we have such a Plant.

It is much like the green leaved Japanese Barberry, but the foliage of the new Barberry is a Rich Lustrous Bronzy Red. and unlike many red leaved shrubs, it gets more brilliant as the season advances — in the fall changes to a vivid Orange, with red berries. Add a few of these plants to your planting. They put on the finishing touch.

They are brighter in color when planted in full exposure of the sun.

Good 2 year plants. 12-18 in. tall, 75c each: 3 for $2.00. Postage lOc for one: 18c for three.

Does not have Wheat Rust.

Virginal — Grows 6 to 7 feet. This is a new variety of the sweet scented syringa. This variety has beautiful, fragrant semi-double flowers all summer, beginning in May, You should add one of these new shrubs to your garden. 18-24 in. plants 75c each

Kolkwitzia — Grows 5 to 6 feet. This is a brand new shrub, and very hardy, A lovely, graceful shrub, finer than any weigelia ever offered and covered early in May with the utmost profusion of bloom. The individual flowers are rather small, lipped something like a fox glove, clear pink with brownish spots and veins. The tiny rose colored buds are hooded with fuzzy jackets which remain to decorate the seed pods. It is a lovely thing all season. 12-18 in. plants $1.25 each

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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. These Lilacs are graf¬ ted on Privet or Ash and do not sprout. They should be planted 3 or 4 inches deeper than they grew in the Nursery. Every home should have a few of these Lilacs.

President Crevy — A beautiful shade of blue, large double flowers.

18-24 in. plants 80c each Charles X — Single purplish Red, strong rapid grower.

18-24 in. plants 80c each Ludwig Spaeth — Single dark Red. One of the best of the reds. A little more dwarf than the others. 18-24 in. plants SOc each

Mme. Lemo’ne — Pure double White. The best of the whites.

18-24 in. plants 80c each

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The Flowering Crabs are among the best of the spring flowering ornamentals. They are small trees, and their blooms range from almost red to light pink, fine for a shrubbery bor¬ der or lawn,

Hopa — Grows 15-20 ft. A beau¬ tiful pyramidal growing tree with attractive _ foliage. En¬ tirely covered with rose color¬ ed flowers in April and May.

Fruit red inside and out, hanging on until late autumn.

Very hardy and free from disease. 3-4 ft. trees $1.25 each Cathay (Chinese Apple) — Grows 10-15 feet. Hardy, round topped dwarfish tree. In bloom it is a huge bouquet of large white flowers ZYz in. in diameter, semi-double in April and May. Bright yellow with orange fruit. One-half inch in diameter.

3-4 ft. trees $1.25 each Bechtels — A beautiful double pink flowering crab with very fra¬ grant flowers; blooms in June. 2-3 ft. trees $1.25 each

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Pourpll© L©afedl

The Purple Plums are becoming very much in demand, as they are very showy with their purple foliage throughout the summer. The trees are small, compact in growth, and are suitable for the lawn or shrubbery border. A few of these trees placed about your home will add greatly to your planting.

Minnesota Plum — Grows 8 to 10 ft. A hardy, purple leaved ornamental tree with rich purple red foliage all summer. 3-4 ft. trees $1.25 each Newport Plum — Grows 10 to 15 ft. Hardy, upright grower. Foliage red¬ dish purple with striking bright red tips. 3 to 4 ft. trees $1.25 each

[False Spirea]

Sorbifolia (Ash-leaf Spirea). Upright from three to five feet, with many arching branches and fresh green leaves like the mountain ash. Pro¬ fuse bloom, June-July, in long feathery panicles, pure white.

2 to 3 feet. 60c each.

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$2.00 each

Japanese Flowering Cherries Grow 12-15 feet Japanese Cherries are one of the great sights in Washington,

D. C., during the spring, and everyone that has been east dur¬ ing Cherry Blossom time will always remember the lovely picture made by the blooming trees. The supply of Japanese Cherries has been very short the past years, therefore we have never offered them, but this year we have a fair supply of the best varieties.

Kwanzan — Double dark pink blossoms

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3-4 ft. trees $2.00 each rik flowers. Tree fast grower of spreading 3-4 ft. trees $2.00 each

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, PllOPKIETOR

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miRT’S RARP13 SHRUBS

In the adornment of the home grounds, hardy shrubbery has come to be recognized as indispensable, and it is a pleas¬ ure to be able to offer the quality of stock which will be found listed on the following pages. Its uses are many and varied. To set about the foundations of the house, to grow as hedges, to divide properties, or as screens to hide unsightly objects, to supplement the planting of evergreens or shade trees, shrubbery has its distinctive place. The proper planting of shrub¬ bery about the home adds to its value many times the amount e.xpended.

.\I/niE.V. (Kose of Sliiiron).

Grows 3 to 4 feet Blooms in Aug. and Sept.

Erect and open in growth. One of the few shrubs to bloom in late summer. Foli¬ age dull green, a very showy shrub while in bloom. Flow¬ ers in colors of red, white, pink and purple. Specify color wanted.

Althea

(Rose of Sharon)

2 to 3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40—6 for $2.70

li.V H U EK KA ..} .\ 1>.\^ ksE.

(Tluiiiln-rgii)

Grows 3 to 4 feet Yellow bloom

Valuable as a hedge plant or tnassing for fall or winter effect. It is densely covered with red berries in the win¬ ter, and the foliage in early winter is superb. W’ill grow well in shade. See page 9 for hedge size.

Barberry

18 to 24 in. Plants

35c each

3 for $1.00—6 for $1.90

Almond

2 to 3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40—6 for $2.70

.4EMOM)S. (Pink or White).

Grows 3 to 4 feet Blooms in May Very attractive in the spring, when it is covered with showy double Rose like Howers. good for foundation or shrubbery border. Specify color wanted.

CK.VMSEKKV IIIGHBI SH.

Grows t; to S feet Scarlet Berries Upright in growth with smooth, light gray branches and broad, rough leaves, lus¬ trous green changing to rich copper in the fall. Flat heads of W'hite flow'ers 3 to 4 inches across in June. The clusters of fruit begin to color by the end of July and remain on the branches and keep their scarlet color until the follow’- ing spring.

Cranb’ry Highbush

18 to 24 in. Plants

60c each

3 for $1.70—6 for $3.00

Arrowwood

18 to 24 in. Plants |

60c each \

3 for $1.70—6 for $3.00 \

ABKOWWOOI>.

Grows 8 to 10 feet Blooms White A good tall shrub with very attractive foliage, in the fall the leaves turn all of the autumn colors. The shrubs are of an upright bushy growth, single white flowers in May, followed by blueish black fruit.

Elder

2 to 3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40—6 for $2.70

PILDEK GOEDEX.

Grows 6 to S feet Golden foliage A variety of the European Elder, with large, bright yel¬ low foliage all summer. Flowers in large white flat showy clusters. A good shrub for contrast planting among other shrubs.

Postage on Shrubs:

lOc for 1 Plant; 18c for 3 Plants; 2Sc for 6 Plants Larger Quantities by Express

ALPHA XL'RSERY. Alplia, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

IDIRT’S HARDl] SHRUBS

Golden Belle

(Forsythia)

3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40—6 for $2.70

(iOl.DKN niOl.I.K.

I I'KK.li r. (I ()r>.>thia).

Gi-ow.s 4 to li feet.

Flowei's* yellow.

Yellow ljell-.«haped llowers, very early in the .■spring he- £oro the leave.s come out. Spreading in growth, deep green foliage.

IXXmilOlI t KI.I.OtY. Grows 4 to i! feet. Yellow bark.

This shrub htis yellow bramdies. Blooms white followed by bcrrit s. 4'his shrub glows idose to the ground, leafing no open spaces and is very good when placed in front of the red variety mtiking a beautiful contrast.

IXIGWtXX) Ml.\ KHISI.OI'I IIKI). Grows G to 7 ft.

This Ttogwooil is very attractive as the green leaves are cilgccl with silver, the btirk is a \ery bright red. Gooil upright bushy grown-. L’-S ft. piant.s. 75c each; 3 for .'jfJ.ild.

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2 to 3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40—6 for $2.70

IHMiUOOn KKI). (Sil)eri<‘a).

(Ii-Gws li lo S ft. Ited Bark.

This dogwood has tlie bright red branches. Whiti- flowers in the summer fol¬ lowed by berries. A very popular and attractive tall

Deutzia

2 to 3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40—6 for $2.70

Hills of Snow

1 75c each

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! Grnw.s 4 to r. ft.

4 Pink blooms.

7 This is the Hydrangia that J has the large cone-shaped 7 llowers. white in August 7 turning pink later in the fall. / Blooms can be cut for winter i bouquets. This shrub likes I good soil and a good sunny I place. One of the best shrubs I for all planting.

I 3 to 3 ft. plants

J 75c ciu li: 3 for S-.-5

7 IS to 24 in. plants

1 5Pc each: 3 for $1.10

4 12 to 14 in. plants

i 40c each; 3 for SI. 00

Hydrangias

Sturdy Plants

50c each

IIVDK.\N(ilA A. <i.

(Hills of Snow).

Grows 3 to 4 feel.

Blooms white.

This is the popular sum¬ mer blooming Hydrangia,

starts blooming in July and continues until frost. The

round white dowers are borne on long stems, the white changing to green. A splen¬ did foundation shrub.

12 to IS in. plants 50c cacdi ; 3 for $1 40

10 to 14 in. plants 35o each; 3 for $1.00

H> drangia — Pee <»ee

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A RED ROSE (Hansa Eskimo) grows 4-6 ft.

This rose is very tine for sbrubbeiy planting as it is very hardy, no pruning no spraying, no covering, it blooms all summer with large double fragrant dark red flowers. The foliage is dark green

and heavy. 18-24 in plants, 60c each.

A PINK ROSE (Belle Poitevine.)

This rose is the same as above except the llowers are bright pink.

18-24 in plants, 60c each.

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2 to 3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40—6 for $2.70

KKItltl.V HIIH'K.

Grows 4 to G feet.

White blomns.

.\n upright growing shrub, with a light green foliage, the leaves are crinkled some¬ what like Hazelnut. Single white llowers in .lunc follow¬ ed by black berries. A good hardy shrub.

KKHUl.X VKI.I.OW. Grows .3 to 4 feet. 5'eilow flowers.

Foliage bright green. Branches vivid green all winter. Yel¬ low single llowc rs in .June. very good low shrub, that is out of the ordinary.

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Po.sta^v on Shrubs :

lOc for 1 Plant; 18c for 3 Plants; 25c for 6 Plants Larger (-Quantities by Lx])ress

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, PiiopiiiETOK

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IPIRT’S HARDl]

SHRUBS

Lilac

3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40

Bridal Wreath

2 to 3 ft. Plants

35c each

3 for $1.00

Syringa

3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40

SYUIXO.V JlOf'K OK.4NCJE.

Grows 6 to 8 feet.

White blooms.

This is the old fashioned tall growing sweet scented syringa. that blooms in early June. A very popular shrub for tall screens.

Snowberry

2 to 3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40

SNOWBEKKY WHITE.

Grows 3 to 4 feet.

White berries.

This is a very popular medium height shrub. Bears large clusters of large waxy white berries, well into the winter. Very showy.

SNOWBEKRY KEI>. (Cora'berr.y) .

Grows 3 to 4 feet. Red berries.

This variety has small red berries on large clusters. Foli¬ age is dark green, and holds well into the winter. The plant has a drooping effect in the winter, which is caused by the weight of the berries. A very good shrub for shade or damp places; will also do well in the sun.

AMOOR PRIVET. Grows 5 to 6 feet. The Hedge Plant.

This is the popular hedge plant, very hardy and easy to grow. Can be sheared to any height or shape. See page 9 for hedge sizes.

2 to 3 ft. Heavy plants for replacing in hedges. 25c each

ful bronze color in the fa rose crimson blooms.

12 to 18 in. plants 50c each; 3 for $1.40

Pink Spirea

12 to 18 in. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40

.SI'IKK.V FKOBEI.I.I.A.

Grows 3 to 314 ft.

Pink blooms.

This is a very popular dwarf .Spirea. very seldom obtaining a height of 3% feet. One of the few good low shrubs for foundation or tor the low front row of shrub groups. Foliage dark green, which turns a beauti- It blooms all summer with tiat

SI'IKEA THI NHEKGII.

Grows 3 to 4 feet.

A very line low growing shrub. Covered with very small white blooms early in May. The foliage is very finely cut and is very heavy, which makes it unusually ^ attractive all summer. You i can't go wrong in planting 4 this shrub. It needs sun and ( good soil. i

Spirea

Thunbergii

18 to 24 in. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40

Postage on Shrubs

lOc for 1 Plant; 18c for 3 Plants; 25c for 6 Plants Larger Quantities llV LxpreSS

ALPHA NURSERY, Alplia, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

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IDIRT’S HARDI3

SHRUBS

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Honeysuckle '

2 to 3 ft. Plants J

50c each j

3 for $1.40 ' 1

IIONKVSI ( KI.i; .MOHHOWI. '

Crciws u to C feet. ?

I’feanty wliite llowets. 7

Bush rather spreading in 7 growth, tlowc-rs are smali 7 ereaniy white, foliowed by / lilack berries. A good tall / shrub, Z

3 ft. plants. (

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TAKTAKI.VN. 1

firows t! to S f'-et. I’ink Flowers. J .An tipriglit grower, with dark green fidiage. f’ink How- 1 ers in .June, followed by red berries. .A gf>od tall sltrub for ^ background or screi n. '

3 ft. plants, .ode eatdi ; 3 for SI.K). S

^ IIOM'A SI CKI.K l■■K.\(iHA^T. Grows 3 to 4 ft. Pink flowers. ^ ( This shrub is almost an evergreen as the foliage hangs on ^ \ long into the winter. The foliage is a beautiful shiny dark \ ( green. .A good low shrub for foundation. \

i IS to 3 1 in. plants, .tdc eatdi; 3 for .SI. Id. i

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50c each '

Snowball

18 to 24 in. Plants

60c each

3 for $1.70

Weigelia

2 to 3 ft. Plants

50c each

I think this is the best of the AVeigelias, as it has heavy deep green foliage. Pink flowers in June and a few all summer. .A fine med¬ ium growing shrub.

2 to 3 ft. plants.

.■>dc eaeli; 3 for !|:i.4d.

AVKKiEI.I.V KV.V R.ATIIKE.

Grows 4 to 6 feet. Crimson blooms.

This shrub has deep green foliage, the flowers are red. trumpet-shaped.

18 to 24 in. plants. Ode eatdi; 3 for .Sl.td.

PRIVET IBOTA. Grows 3 to 4 feet. Bronze leaves.

A hardy Privet of spreading habit, dark green foliage, in the fall about half of the foliage turns to a bronze color, which makes it very attractive. A fine shrub for shady places, also for low screens.

2 to 3 ft. plants, 30c each; 6 for $1.50

Tamarix

3 ft. Plants

50c each

3 for $1.40

A1 KK ANA

Grows C to S feet.

Pink blooms.

The Tamarix are becom¬ ing very popular. This vari¬ ety has green feathery foli¬ age and soft sprays of pink flowers in July and August.

'I-.VAI.AKIN AAII KKNSIS. Grows 5 to C feet. Pink flowers.

This variety has bluish green feathery foliage, also pink¬ ish red flowers. Don't neglect to add Tamarix to your plant¬ ing, as it is very showy and entirely different from any other shrub.

SPIREA BILLIARDII.

Grows 4 to 5 feet. Bloom pink or white.

An upright growing shrub, with dark green foliage. The flow¬ ers are Itorne on long spikes in early August. A'our clioice of Pink or White.

3 ft. plants. 50c each; 3 for $1.40

SPIREA GOLDEN. Grows 5 to 6 feet. Golden foliage.

The llowers are borne in fiat clusters in June. The foliage is tlark green, turning to golden color in early fall.

3 ft. plants. 50c each; 3 for $1.40

QUINCE JAPAN Grows 3 to 4 feet. Rose scarlet blooms.

A very good shrub which is very little used. It blooms very ear¬ ly in the spring with rose scarlet flowers. The foliage is dark and very shiny. Some years it bears small Quinces 2 to 3 in. in diam¬ eter.

18 in. plants. 50c each; 3 for $1.40

IMiAXTIXG IXSTIU CTIOXS GO AVITII EVERY PIiAXT

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietoh

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PLAUT A REDQE THIS SPRITIQ

HARDY

PRIVET

Size 1

12 to 16 in. 1 16 to 18 in.

Each

10c

15c

12 Plants

$1.00

$1.65

25 Plants

$2.00

$3.20

50 Plants

$4.00

6.25

100 Plants $ 8.00 $12.50 !

200 Plants

$15.00

$24.00

PLANTS

Postage '

7c

12c

18c"

27c

( By Expres

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Amoor

Riper

Pripe

makes a Jine, hardq hedge

$g.00

per 100

AMOOR RIVER PRIVET.

This is the hardy type of privet so much used foi- hedges. Has glossy gio en foliage which hangs on very late in the fall. This variety of Privet can be trimmed at any time into any shape. Plant Amoor I’livet no mtitter where you live, it will increa.se the value of your place.

State Size Wanted

IPirl’s

Hedqe

Plants

Increase the ualue of tjour Home

Barlteriy Hedge

Bridal Wreath Hedge

BARBERRY (Thunberg’s or Japanese).

The finest of all the Barberries, g’rows in compact ftnm. spiney stems, foliage fine and dense, changing to brilliant red in fall, the clusters of red berries hanging on all winter. I\Iuch used for hedge and borders. Considered by many to be the most valuable foreign shrub grown. This Barberry is recommended by the Government. It does not have the wheat rust.

State Size Wanted.

Size	Each	3 plants	6 plants	10 plants	100 plants
18-24 in.	$ .35	$1.00	$1.80	$3.00	$25.00
12-18 in.	.25	.70	1.40	2.25	17.50
Postage	.08	.12	.18	.35	Express
10-16 in. size	.10	$1.00 per 12 plants	$8.00 per 100
Postage	.07	.10	.35

SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath).

T'sed for tall hedges or screens. Has abundance of small white llowers early in the summer.

State Size Wanted.

	1	3	6	10	100
Size	Each '	plants	plants	plants	plants
3-4 feet	$ .50 1	$1.40	$2.70	$4.00	$30.00
2-3 feet	.35 i	1.00	2.00	3.00	20.00
Postage	.10 1	.15	.25	.35	Express
12-18 in. size	.10	1 $1.00 per 12 plants	$8.00 per 100
Postage	.07	i .10	.35

PLANTING

Privet — Dig trench twelve inches deep or more and set the plants four to six inches deeper than they stood in the nursery row, or deep enough so the lower branches will be four to six inches under the ground. Such deep planting will make a compact hedge down to the ground line, but if the plants are set shallow there will always be undesir¬

able open spaces at the Ifase of the hedge. Some planters set Privet in a double row, eight to ten inches apart each way, which makes a very dense hedge. Cut Privet back to four inches after planted to promote thick new growth at lower part of plant. Trim often during the summer. Start the first year.

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H. G. 'WIRT, PliOPIilETOR

UJirt s Hardij Uines SSlch

HONEYSUCKLE (Scarlet Trumpet).

i.)ne 'jf the hand.'iomest in cultivation; coral llo\ver.>;: very vig¬ orous and hardy; blooming all summer.

TRUMPET VINE (Tecoma Radicans).

il.indsome, dark green foliage and showy clusters of orange and .'carlet llowers during the summer.

SILVER LACE VINE.

.\ strong vigorous vine attaining a height of over i;.') feet, it has all summer and fall a great mass of foamy sprays of white llow- r-rs which turn rose colored as they begin to fade, and the com¬ bination of the white and rose make a very pretty picture.

2 year plants. T.lc each.

BITTERSWEET.

A native vine that is especially ornamental in fall and winter, with brilliant orange and scarb t fruit.

CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE.

.\ strong, hardy climbing vine. Bright, rosy-purple llowers, fol- loweil by brilliant scarlet berries.

WISTERIA (Purple).

One of the finest climbers, of rapid growth, and perfectly hardy, with long, pendulous clusters of bluish purple. Flowers in June.

ENGLEMAN’S IVY.

It is one of the finest ivies we have. The brilliant coloring of the leaves in autumn, together with perfect hardiness, makes it a valuable climber for covering brick or stone walls. 'WTiere hardiness is necessary, the Engleman will be found much super¬ ior to Boston ivy,

AMERICAN IVY.

The well known native vine with five parted leaves, that change to rich crimson in autumn; berries blue black: very rapid grower and perfectly hardy.

BOSTON IVY.

Should be planted on the North side of the building, clings to brick, stucco or stone.

2 yr. plants 50c each; 3 for $1.40

Postage on all Vines on this page, 6c for 1 to 3 plants; 8c for 3 to 6 plants.

CLEMATIS

JACKM.VNNl.

'I'he well known purple fiowering clematis. Flowers 4 to 0 inches

2 yr. I'icld Grown plants 75c each

HENRYII.

The large white llowering clematis.

2 yr. Field Grown plants 75c each

MME. EDW. ANDRE.

A robust plant bloominj? freely. Violet red flower 3 to 4 inches across.

2 yr. Field Grown plants 75c each

PANICULATA.

The small llowering sweet scented white clematis. One of the most vigorous and beautiful climbers.

2 yr. Field Grown plants 50c each

crly arrangeil and planted you would take an interest in the liack yard, invite your friends to see it, there would be a seat or two, in which you would rest and talk with your friends ahont the different shrulis and plants yon have growing, then the first thing you know you have added anotlier room, AN OUTDOOR l.I\TX(i ROOM. Tlie cost is very small, why not ask us what can he done to the old hack vaial.

Do You Have an Old Back Yard, or an Out-of -Doors Living Room?

l)(i yon ever stand at a window in the back of your home and look across the hack of your lot? Is it a ]ilacc yon would like to show your friends, or just a ])lace to dumji the trash and let grow up in weeds?

Y’ou no doubt often say, 1 wish 1 could do something with this hack yard.

You would be surjirised what a few shrubs, trees, plants and vines could do to that back yard, and after you hav e trees and jilants prop-

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CARE OF ROSES

The growing of loses is very sim¬ ple, the planting and trimming is the main thing.

Roses should be planted 3 to 4 inches deeper than they grow in the nursery, get them down well into the ground. Fill the hole about half full of soil then put at least one bucket of water to each plant, after the water settles fill up the hole with soil; as a fertilizer a lit¬ tle well rotted cattle manure can be used on top the ground. After the rose is planted cut the plant back within 4 inches of the ground. For winter cut the plants back within 6 inches of the ground and cover the plant completely with leaves or straw. In early spring re¬ move _ the covering and cultivate and lightly fertilize, and you will have roses every year.

ROSES

Are Easij to Qroxu

STURDY TWO YEAR PLANTS

Plant more Roses. They will bloom the first year. Many of my customers have cut from 15 to 30 blooms from a plant the first year.

State Varieties Wanted

Size	Each	3 Plants	5 Plants	10 Plants
Sturdy 2 yr.	$ .60	$1.65	$2.75	$5.00
Postage	.08	.12	.18	.25

Hybrid Perpetual Roses

EVERBLOOMING AMERICAN BEAUTY.

Red. Large flowers.

A profuse bloomer, with very large, deep pink to carmine, cerise flowers, that are delightfully fra¬ grant. Borne on long, stiff stems, heavily clothed with foliage.

GENERAL JACQUEMINOT.

Scarlet crimson.

The Jack Kose. a long- time favorite. The fra¬ grant. perfect formed blossoms come early, are brilliant scarlet crimson, and are borne on long, strong stems, by a vigorous plant.

PAUL NEYRON. Clear Pink.

One of the best hybrid perpetuals for out door culture, and probably the largest rose in com¬ merce. the flowers sometimes being 6 inches in diameter. Fragrant, clear pink blooms, shading to rose, produced by a vigorous hardy plant.

FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI.

White. Large flowers.

An immense pure white, perfectly double rose. Abundantly produced in .Tune and if kept grow¬ ing, continues blooming all summer. An extremely popular rose, having second place in the "favorite dozen” roses. Plant robust, vigorous and upright glower.

TREE ROSES

We presume that most of our customers know that tree roses consist of a single up¬ right stem, top grafted to reliable varieties. This reveals all the foliage and bloom at the top of 3^4 foot stem.

Tree Roses are very much in demand; also are very scarce. Our supply is very limited, so order early. We offer them in Red, Pink or Yellow. All good, free everblooming varie¬ ties. By Express, $3.00 each.

Tea Roses

EVERBLOOMING

These Roses are highly fragrant and send out many flowers. They need a lit¬ tle winter protection.

ETOILE de FRANCE. Crimson.

A decidedly dependable rose, with long, point¬ ed buds, flowers very fragrant, large, cupped, velvety crimson, with vivid cerise center. Vig¬ orous, bushy habit, continuous bloomer.

GRUSS an TEPLITZ. Crimson.

An extremely useful and dependable variety, succeeding well all over the United States. A profusion of beautiful, clear crimson scar¬ let fragrant flowers, borne from .June until frost. A vigorous and shapely plant.

K. A. VICTORIA. White.

A great favorite. Large, double, creamy white blooms, on long stems, very fragrant.

RED RADIANCE. Deep Red.

Vigorous, upright bushy plant, bearing a con¬ tinuous supply of very large, beautiful deep red globular flowers.

SOUV. CLAUDIUS PERNET.

Yellow.

A beautiful, pure sunflower yellow, deeper in the center. The large, long pointed buds open to full double fragrant flowers. Large, glossy, disease resistant foliage. Plant of vigorous, upright habit. One of the best yellow roses,

COLUMBIA. Pink.

An unusually good American rose. The flow¬ ers are large, fully double, bright lovely pink, shading darker at maturity, fragrant and borne until late fall. A strong grower.

LOS ANGELES.

Flame pink, shaded gold.

One of the most notable American garden roses. Its color is a luminous flame pink, toned coral, shaded translucent gold at base of petals. An upright, sturdy grower, bearing perfect fragrant flowers on strong stems.

LADY HILLINGTON. Yellow.

Buds long pointed, blooms double, of peculiar and pleasing deep apricot yellow, free bloom¬ er, a fine rose.

MME. CAROLINE TESTOUT.

Satiny Pink.

The streets of Portland are bordered with thousands of these roses, because the beautiful blooms are borne abundantly all summer, on strong, vigorous plants. The large rounded flowers are bright satiny rose, with darker center.

SOLIEL D’OR. Orange yellow.

Beautiful, long pointed yellow buds, opening to very large full orange yellow flowers, that vary to ruddy gold. Requires best of soil and sunny position for best results. This rose is worth extra effort in planting and care.

Frail Karl Druscliki

COVER ROSES IX WINTER WITH LEAVES

ALPHA XURSP:RY. Alpha. Illinois

H, G. WIRT, Phopiuetou

Plant more

CUmbinq Roses

STRONG TWO YEAR PLANTS

Quality	Each	1 3 plants	5 plants	I 10 plants
Roses	$ .50	$1.45	^ $2.35	$4.50
Postage	.08	.12	.18	.25

Hardy Climbing Roses need only a foothold, and the long trails will twine and cling to any little trellis assistance and spread charming clusters over yards of wall space.

Climbing roses bloom the second year. They bloom on the wood that is one year old, so don’t trim off last year's growth. They like a sunny place, and good rich soil. Spray with Black Leaf 40 for the rose bugs and lice. Black Leaf 40 — 1 oz. 35 cents. Cannot Mail.

Kxrelsa

CLIMBING ROSES

EXCELSA. Blood Red.

.\n intense ci imsc n. witit tlie edge.s of the petals a little lighter. I’rodueeil in iinnieiis ■ flusters, very similar to Crimson Ilambler. hut much superior in color and in glossy, disease resistant foli¬ age.

AMERICAN BEAUTY CLIMBING. Rich Carmine.

The nioderat.-ly fragrant rich carmine. :i to t inch riowers are produi'ed in great ahumlance. It will succeed in almost any sit¬ uation, and after h -coming estaldished, makes a very vigorous growth.

CRIMSON RAMBLER. Crimson.

An - xtrein**ly popular Rose, great inusst-s of crimson semi-double llowers a." borne liy the vigorous plant. I)esiralile pillar an<l porch plant. l)ut foliage .gels rusty in late summer.

DR. VAN FLEET. Deep Pink.

I’robably ihc best climliin.g rose in cultivation. Perfect formed long pointed deeji pink bu Is on long stems with seveial in a cluster, expanding to about 4 indies. It is a vigorous grower, with aliundaiU dark green glossy disease resistant foliage, that is a delight to the eye all summer.

PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. Scarlet.

'A’iniicr of gold medal .is best new dimbin.g Rose, at National Itose Soci'-ty's- Ihxhiliiticn. Flowers are scarlet, shaded c-rimson: laigo, semi-double. ( 'orrosponds with <’l. Am. Heauty. Hr. Van Fh-et, etc., as to size, shape ainl haliil. l^looms \’ery long, hold¬ ing a llower aft< i- many June bloomers have dropjied their petals; a wonderful Rose for trellis or per.gola use.

WHITE DOROTHY PERKINS. White.

-A. .'ipurt of Dorclliv I’'-Tkins, and closely icsemhles it in every way except its immense clu.sters of pure while llowers. a mo.st valuahle climl.er.

DOROTHY PERKINS. Pink.

<Jne of America's notable climbing Roses, clear pink, slightly fragrant bowers, borne in great profusion, and lasting a long time. The plant makes a very strong growth, as much as 20 ft. in a season. Foliage is glossy, bright green, and persists ’intil cold weather.

GARDENIA. Yellow.

Has lovely golden yellow buds, that open -witli a shade of white when fully expanded, has attractive glossy dark green disease resistant foliage. One of tlie most dependable yellow climbing Ro.«;es.

Shortneck Baby Roses — 60c each

distinct and channintr class of roses, low growing, 'eldoin exceeding 15 inches in hei.ght, and all summer pro¬ duce an abundance of clusters of small perfectly formed flowers. Not climbers.

BABY DOROTHY, Bright Pink.

i’liral pink, double llowers. borne in large clusters from June until late fall.

CRIMSON BABY. Crimson.

Bright crimson Idooins, liorn.- in siilenclid trusses on long strong stems. It is a very vigorous grower of bushy habit.

GRUSS an AUCHIN. Yellow.

An unusually good light colored rose. The flowers are very large, for this class. th>-y are delicate flesh pink overlaid with yellow, foliage large leathery ilark green, good fut llower, and indis¬ pensable sort.

Eskimo Beauties

“THE KIND THAT WILL GROW WHERE NO OTHERS WILL”

Can be used same as shrubs. Grows 3 to 4 feet.

Once planted, they are permanent; no pruning, no spiaying, no suckering nor an_vthing else is needed — just a little manure spaded in and the ground stirred. They bloom all suininer. Nci winter coxering needed.

2 yr. plants 60c each

BELLE PORTEVINE. (An Eskimo Beauty).

J'he bl loms are large and full, the petals gracetudy in-curved. Bright, clear, lively pink.

HANSA. (An Eskimo Beauty).

Handsome in bud and bloom. Both arc large, very full and dou¬ ble. The color is rich, maroon-red.

HOSES LIKE HICTI SOU

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lUirl’s Evergreens Qive Color All Ijear

Mugho Vinv

►Iniiippr ('liinese

Evergreens are just the thing for foundation planting and general landscape work. They give color during the winter that cannot be obtained with any other shrubs or trees, and make a splendid contrast in the summer. We offer tall, medium and low growing evergreens. But all evergreens can be kept trimmed to any desired height. Trimming should be done during summer.

Medium size evergreens are best to plant. Trees running from 1 to 3p2 R. They cost less and are much easier to handle without loss.

Trees that are marked Balled should go by Express.

JUNIPER SPINY GREEK.

(Juniperus excelsa stricta).

IJ^ to 2 ft., balled. $3.00 each.

8 to 10 in., not balled. $1.00 each.

This beautiful variety forms a tall, dense, nar¬ row, conical head, tapering gradually from the grounrl to a sharp terminal point, and is of fine glaucous color. The growth is slow, so that the tree is well adapted for foundation planting, rock gar¬ dens, or places where small or dwarf evergreens are required.

JUNIPER ANDORRA.

(Juniperus comm. dep. plumosa).

6 to 8 in., not balled. $1.00 each.

14 to 16 in., balled. $3.25 each.

This .Juniper has proven a most satisfactory low growing tree. It never burns nut. and throughout the year carries a most attractive color, ,4s soon as the frost comes in the fall, it takes on an unusual¬ ly attractive rich purple bronze color, not the brownish cast, sometimes found in Red Cadar. The spring and summer color is a rich bright green. It seldom raises its liranches over 18 inches oft the grouml. It is still (luite rare in Nurseries and stocks are limited.

JUNIPER PFITZER.

(Juniperus Pfitzeriana).

ARBOR VIT^ AMERICAN.

(Thuya occidentalis).

10 to 12 in., not balled. 35c ea. ; $3.50 per 12

1 to lyi feet, balled. $1.25 each.

2 to 214 feet, balled. $2.00 each.

3 to 31/ feet, balled. $3.00 each.

4 to 4>4 feet, balled. $4.00 each.

This ,4rbor Vitae is very hardy, and depend-

.•idely used for ttom and taper¬ ing toward the top, thus making an excellent evergreen for entrance and corner planting. Foliage is very soft and tlexible and of tine deep green color.

ARBOR VIT,ffi PYRAMIDAL. (Thuya pyramidalis).

IjZ to 2 feet, not balled. $1.25 each. 2^2 to 3 feet, balled. $3.00 each.

Of dense, compact growth, narrow and pyramidal in form. Deep rich green color, uniform habit and haidiness to withstand conditions here in northern states. It reaches a height of S to 10 feet, and usu¬ ally measures not more than 2 feet in <liameter at the base. This is one of many popular pyramidal

evergreens.

ARBOR VITzE GLOBE.

(Thuya globosa).

14 to 16 in., balled. $2.50 each.

1411110111 doubt, one of the l)Gst globe formed ar- burvitaes. It maintains the natural globe shape, without trimming, and under good conditions will reach 21/2 feet in height and diameter. It is espe¬ cially fine for low borders, for foundation groups, for tubs, or for urns.

PINE MUGHO. (Pinus Mughus).

1 to lJ/2 feet, balled. $2.50 each.

This is the genuine true dwarf Pine. Many stem¬ med, compact with good green color. It never groAvs over 314 feet tall, and 3 to 5 feet in diam¬ eter. by annual shearing can be kept any desired size. .4n excellent evergreen, wliere one of dwarf hal)it is Avanted.

JUNIPER CHINESE.

(Juniperus chinensis).

1(6 to 2 feet, balled. $3.00 each.

This Juniper forms a distinct, narrow pyramid shape. The foliage is remarkably decorative. This tree offi-rs to planters in colder climates, the ex¬ treme narrow growing form of Evergreen, so much desired. Grows from lU to 12 feet, but can be shear¬ ed at any height.

JUNIPER SAVIN. (Juniperus sabina).

10 to 12 in., not balled. $1.00 each.

1(4 to 2 feet, balled. $3.50 each.

This tree ranks as one of our most important Everegreens of today. It is a .lunip.n- that thrives under many conditions. It succeeils in exposed loca¬ tions, in full sun, also in shady protected places. Its foliage is of an attractive greenish blue. If left alone it forms an attractive Ioav. broad, irregular form, but l)y staking up one of the leaders it takes the pyramidal form. .4n excellent foundation or group Evergreen.

10 to 12 in., balled. $1.75 each.

1(4 to 2 feet, balled. $4.00 each.

A low many branched Evergreen, sometimes groAving 4 feet high. Its branches are spreading and dense. Planted 4 to B feet apart forms an excellent border to larger evergreens in the background. It is desirable as a Ioav in foundation groups. It itoes Avell in smoky atmospheres.

JUNIPER SWEDISH.

(Juniperus Comm. Suecica).

1 to 154 feet, balled. $3.00 each.

One of the olil familiar Evergreens. Very formal in outline, foliage glaucous green. GroAvs 5 to B feet in height, and not over IV2 ft'et in diameter. An excellent shoit, slim growing .Juniper.

PLANT EVERGREENS AROUND YOUR H0:ME

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H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

IDirl’s Evergreens are Reasonable in Price

JUNIPER RED CEDAR.

(Juniperus Virginiana).

lYi to 3 feet, balled. $3.25 each

This is one of the oldest, most popular and best known Evergreens. Grows in a compact pyramidal form, stands shearing well, and can be made into many shapes. An excellent, tall Evergreen.

JUNIPER WAUKEGAN.

(Juniperus horiz. Douglassi).

1 to 114 feet, balled. $3.00 each.

An interesting creeping Juniper. Very low and compact. Soft blue in spring and summer, chang¬ ing to rich purple color late in fall. It grows close to the ground, not over 6 to 8 inches high, spread¬ ing out 4 to 5 feet, excellent for rock gardens or ground cover.

SPRUCE NORWAY. (Bicea Excelsa).

1 to ll4 feet, balled. $1.25 each.

2 to 2l4 feet, balled. $2.25 each.

3 to ZYz feet, balled. $3.00 each.

4 to 4^ feet, balled. $5.00 each.

This is the original Xmas tree, and is highly ap¬ preciated because of its rapid growth, its thrifti¬ ness, and heavy masses of deep green foliage. Norway Spruce is a tall, picturesque and hardy tree, and well adapted to a wide range of plant¬ ings. Can readily be pruned to any desired height.

SPRUCE WHITE. (Picea Canadensis).

1 to 1)4 feet, balled. $1.50 each.

2 to 2)4 feet, balled. $2.50 each.

3 to 4 feet, balled. $3.50 each.

This tree is thoroughly hardy, free growing, not

particular about soil. A compact and upright grow¬ er of longevity. Eight green foliage, slightly tinged with blue. An excellent tree for all purposes. Can be sheared and kept to any desired height.

PLANTING BALLED EVERGREENS

First — Dig a hole considerably larger than the balled tree.

Second — Set the tree into the hole a few inches deeper than it grew in the nursery.

Third — Fill the hole about half full of good soil (only).

Fourth — Cut the burlap in which the ball is wrapped and turn back.

Fifth — Put two or three buckets of water to each tree. When settled, fill the hole with soil. A little mulch of leaves is good.

Don't let your Evergreen set around. Plant as soon as received. They won't stand exposure to the sun.

SPRUCE COLORADO BLUE.

(Picea pungens glauca).

2 to 2)4 feet, balled. $7.00 each.

This is one of the Blue Spruces. It is hardy, heaithy. and a beautiful tree. The rich blue color enhances the value of the Colorado Blue Spruce for single trees or for group plantings.

SPRUCE KOSTERS BLUE.

1)4 to 2 feet, balled. $10.00 each.

This is the genuine Blue Spruce. These trees are grafted, so as to hold their true blue color. These trees are very scarce, and our supply is very limited.

HEMLOCK. (Tsuga canadensis).

2 to 2)^2 feet, balled. $3.00 each.

The regular conical form, tapering evenly from a broad base, to a long straight and thrifty shoot. It grows thrift¬ ily and is of a dark green color, very dense, and shears well. The Hemlock will remain small for many years, if sheared, so that it can be recommended tor foundations, groups and small yards. Hemlock likes a rather moist, cool shaded place.

Juniper Swedish

WIRT’S Evergreens Make Happy Planters

There is something about evergreens that is different from the other trees and shrubs, the different shades of green, that good old pine smell, and when winter comes your evergreens are just as green as ever while the other shrubs are just a bunch of gray dead looking sticks. Plant more evergreens about your home and enjoy them 12 months in place of 6 months.

EVERGREENS FOR BEAUTY WINTER AND SUMMER

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Hard Maple

Tombardy

CARE OF TREES

In planting trees they should he set several inches deeper than they grow in the nursery. Dig the hole large enough so the roots will not be crowded, set the tree, then fill the hole half full of good soil (no manure, then put on 2 or 3 buckets of water. When settled fill up the hole with soil.

INSECTS. Borers are the worst pest of shade trees. To prevent this wash the tree in early spring, mid-summer and early fall with a suds from soft soap or fish oil soap from the ground to the branches. Do this and save your shade trees. About 35 per cent of the trees that die are caused from borers.

PLART

UJIRT’S TREES

for shade and beaulij

The spreading growth of shade trees will create much comfort for your home. Your property will increase in value by the pleasant surroundings.

HARD MAPLE.

Spreading top, very dense shade. One of the very best trees for lawns or street.

10 to 12 ft. trees $3.00 each; 8 to 10 ft. trees $2.00 each;

6 to 8 ft. trees $1.50 each

NORWAY MAPLE

This tree is very much like the above, but is a little faster in growth.

8 to 10 ft. trees $2.50 each.

MOUNTAIN ASH.

Hardy tree — dense regular head, beautiful fern-like foliage. The tree is covered with clusters of bright red berries from July until winter. A very pretty tree for the lawn.

5 to 6 ft. 75c each.

POPULAR LOMBARDI.

This is the tree much used in landscape work as background, grows tall and slim.

10 to 12 ft. trees $1.25 each; 8 to 10 ft. trees $1.00 each.

ELM AM. WHITE.

This is a splendid tree for street or lawn. It is fast growing and will give a lot of shade.

8 to 10 ft. trees $1.25 each; 6 to 8 ft. trees $1.00 each. MOLINE ELM.

A new tree, much like the white Elm, but grows more erect, hardy and long lived.

8 to 10 ft. trees $3.50 each.

GREEN ASH.

Grows 30 to 40 feet. A valuable street or shade tree, thrives over a wide territory. Valuable on the Farm.

Tree Trivet

Birch

5 to 6 ft. trees 75c each.

LINDEN.

A Stately tree with large shining ieaves, spreading in growth.

5 to 6 ft. trees $1.00 each.

RED BUD.

A small tree growing 12 to 15 feet tail. It is covered with reddish pink blooms early before the leaves appear.

5 to 6 ft. trees $1.00 each.

RED LEAVED MAPLE (Schwedlers).

This is the much admired Maple with the red leaves in the spring and again in the fall. Its growth is very much like the Hard Maple. Our trees are straight whips.

7 to 8 ft. trees $3.00 each BIRCH CUT LEAVED WEEPING.

A tall slender weeping tree, with white bark. Very popular as a lawn tree. The bark on my trees has not turned white, but will with age.

8 to 10 ft. trees $3.50 each; 5 to 6 ft. trees $2.75 each. MULBERRY TEAS WEEPING.

Forms a perfect weeping head, slender branched, drooping to the ground. A splendid ornamental tree.

5 to 6 ft. trees $3.00 each

OLIVE RUSSIAN.

Catalpa Bungei

A small tree, bark dark green. Foliage rich silver color. Willow shaped leaves.

4 to 6 ft. trees 75c each.

CATALPA BUNGEII. (Umbrella Tree).

Grafted on stems 4 to 6 feet high. It makes a perfect umbrella shape top without trimming. One of the best ornamental trees.

5 to 6 ft. 3 yr. trees $2.75; 5 to 6 ft. trees 2 yr. $2.00 each; 4 to 5 ft.

trees 2 yr. $1.50 each.

PRIVET (Hardy tree Form).

These little trees are just the thing to put in tubs or plant on each side of your entrance. They come in heights 2, 3 and 4 feet at

75c each or 2 for $1.40.

PUSSY WILLOW.

A small shrub-like tree, which is quick growing, has furry catkins in the spring which make it very attractive and desirable.

8 to 10 ft. trees $1.50; 4 to S ft. trees 75c each. AILANTHUS (Tree of Heaven).

Very rapid growing trees with Palm like leaves often 4 ft. long. Thrives in city lots exposed to gas and smoke.

5 to 6 ft. trees 75c each.

Weeping Mulberry

BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER

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H. (1. WIRT, PlIOl’UTETOU

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IDIRT’S APPLES

STURDY Cfic TREES Ol/each

Are easy to grow. They thrive in almost every clim¬ ate and soil. The Apple is the King of Fruits. Never were all conditions more favorable for the perst)n who would plant an acreage of fruit for market purposes. A few acres of fruit with rcasonalde good care will bring a larger cash income per acre than anything one can grow.

State Size and Variety.

Express Size	Each	5 trees	10 trees	25 trees
4-6 ft., 2 yr.	$ .50	1 $2.35	$4.50	$11.00

SUMMER VARIETIES NEARLY HARVEST.

INIedium. to large, louiulish. liiighl straw llesh while, good

(juality. July.

PEWAUKEE.

Fruit mediimi tf» large, round skin bright yellow. Striped with light and dark reil. tiesh white, breaking half tender, juicy, good small core. 1'his is one of the old varieties. .January to May.

-SEEDLESS

RED JUNE.

Meiliuni. ol.limg'. hanl.v. anil |iroil act ive ; iine|i reil nnlnr; llesh white, tender, rich and suh-acid. .Vugust.

.t new apple fit ni New Vlexieo, good keeper, this apple di)e.s not Itave seed.s nr core, the lilofim is different from other aiiple.s. lipcenilier to Feliruary.

^YELLOW TRANSPARENT.

.Medium, yellow, good quality, productive, early liean r. .luly.

AUTUMN VARIETIES DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG.

l.arge size, loundish, streaked willi red and yellow, llesh white, iuicy. acid. Septemlier.

•FAMUESE (Snow).

.Medium, deep crimson, llesh snowy wliile. tender. Tree slow cuoukevl grower. (Jctobei’ and Xn\’embei‘.

GOLDEN SWEET.

Fruit large. |iale yellow ; llesh tender, sweet and rich; liardy and a good .grower. .Vugust and September.

WEALTHY.

liarge, roundish, smnutli, nearly <-()\’ered with dark reti; tiesh ^\■hite. hne. juicy, sub-acid; (juality very good; good gmwer and l)rnducti\e. October

WINTER VARIETIES

NORTHERN SPY.

'free rapid upright grower, and late bloomer. Fruit large, and roundish, skin thin, smooth, greenish covered with light and dark striiies of purplish red. Flesh line grained, tender, with a peculiarly fresh and delicious llavor. A line <dd variety. De- cemlier to June.

Crab Apples SOLh

TRANSCENDANT.

Large golden yellow with blush; llesh firm, erisp. yellowish; fine grainetl. v<-ry juicy and acid. Popular for .ielly and preserves, 'frees grow rapidly and irregular; great bearer.

WHITNEY.

fbuit very lai-ge, yellow striped witli red; llesh yellow, very juicy and line grained, flavor rich and almost sweet. August.

^DELICIOUS.

Fruit large, tier rly covereil witli lu illiaiit dtirk n il, llesh line graiiiecl. crisp and melting, .iuicy. with a delightful aroma; of very highest quality. December to February.

■GRIMES GOLDEN.

Medium golden yellow, with white dot.s, crisp, tender and .iuicy, excellent; tree Vigorous, hardy and productive. Xovcmlier to .la ml ary.

=^JONATHAN.

Jiedium, nearly covered with lirilliant .striiies of lively red; very showy. Juicy, excellent; trees siirearliiig and slender; liears early. Xovemlier to February.

ROMAN STEM.

Medium size, yellow, of good i]uality. very productive; tree a slow grower when young.

GOLDEN WINESAP.

One of tile imwer varieties, yellow witli slight red hlu.sh. .iuicy; llavor of the .lonathan and meatiness of the Winesap. (!ood size, .good keeper. December to March.

=^STAYMAN’S WINESAP.

Fruit large, striped, nearly covered with red; llesh greenish yel¬ low, very .iuicy and aromatic; very good; a strong, spreading grow'er; a good, early hearer; the liest of our late winter apples, .lanuary to Jlay.

WINESAP,

.Medium, roundish, deep red. firm, crisp. Juicy; excellent quality, moderate grower and good bearer; succeeds well throughout the West. Decemlier to May.

DlUARF JIPPLES

Set trees 8 to 10 feet apart.

These trees are very productive, usually start bear¬ ing very young. Excellent for yarrl or small garden planting.

I have oidy three varieties.

YELLOW TRANSPARENT. summer GRIMES GOLDEN.

The good yellow early winter apple.

DELICIOUS. Winter.

3-4 ft. trees, 80c each; 3 for $2.25 One of onr customers told us his Dwarf Yellow d'ransparent had 18 large apples the second year.

wApriCOlS SOeach

2 yr. 3-4 ft. trees

DOMINE.

Tins is a very popular old time early winter variety. The tree is vigorous spreading habit, quite productive. Fruit of medium size, yellowisli white streaked witli yellow and red in .sun. Flesli greenish white, wry tender, rich suli acid, very good. October lo Deccmlier. Tree early liearer.

ROME BEAUTY.

I.arge. yellow shadeil red. tender. Juicy, .suli acid. A leader in many apple districts. October to Decemlier.

The apricot is a very welcome fruit, ripening between the cherry and peach; it requires the same treatment as the plum; good bearer; fruit, light orange, flecked with red. Flesh tender, juicy. Sweet and good.

SUPERB.

A hardy seedling- from Kansas. The best llavored. most produc¬ tive hardy apricot yet produced. Medium size, light salmon color.

SKE BACK I’AGE FOB BAKCLLIXS IX SHRUBS AXD TREKS

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

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PEACHES

SOUR CHERRIES 80l.

A fresh ripe home grown Peach is mighty good. Peaches picked off your own trees, good and ripe sure hit the spot. Peaches will grow over a large season with very little care, they come into bearing very young, two years after planting they should bear.

Elberta

State Varieties and Sizes Wanted

Quality Trees	Each	5 trees	10 trees	25 trees
Express size 5-6 ft.	$ .50	$2.00	$3.75	$8.00
Mail size 3-4 ft.	.30	1.40	2.50	5.50
Postage	.07	.15	.25	Express

ELBERTA.

The great American market peach; produces big. prohtable crops. P'ruit large, bright, attractive, yellow with crimson shading: tiesh firm and of good quality. Will ripen perfectly when picked green. (Dne of the best for home or market use. Free stone. September.

EARLY ELBERTA.

Smaller than Elberta, fruit yellow; of very good (luality. Tree hardy and good bearer. Ripens about ten days earlier than El¬ berta.

GOLDEN.

Good size, golden yellow inside and out. of very good <iua]ity. Tree very hardy and a good bearer. Has proven to be a good variety here. September HI to 15.

J. H. HALE.

Of large size, ripens earlier than Elberta, and is of good (juality. Color, golden yellow inside and out. with a red cheek. Ripens in .September.

CHAMPION.

Fruit large, delicious, sweet, juicy: skin creamy white, with red cheek; handsome, hardy and productive, and a good shipper; adhering slightly to the stone. White flesh. August 15th.

CROSBY.

Freestone, medium size, bright yellow, streaked with carmine: annual bearer; hardy, September 15th.

WILSON.

Fruit large, yellow with large blush. Flesh yellow ami juicy. Ripens ten clays earlier than Champion. Originated in I\Iercer Founty. Supply limited.

ALEXANDER.

Medium size, almost soli<l red in color; Mesh while and juicy. July.

LEMON CLING.

Very large, light yellow; flesh firm, yellow and rich; the great canning peach of the South and West. August.

State Varieties Wanted

Quality

Trees

Size 4-6 ft.

Each

80c

5 trees $3.95

10 trees

$7.85

25 trees

$17.00

Karly Richmond

EARLY RICHMOND.

This is the early popular cherry that is planted so much. Me¬ dium red, hardy, immensely productive. ripen.«; the last of June.

MONTMORENCY.

The large, late, dark red cherry. This cherry ha.s become very popular on account of size. It is very meaty — ri))ens about 10 days iater than the Richmond.

MAY DUKE.

Earge, red, juicy, rich — not as sour as many cherries. Tree strong, upright grower. .lune.

DYEHOUSE.

very early and sure liearer: ripens a week Itefore the Rich¬ mond.

lUlRT’S PEARS SO'eacK

State Varieties Wanted

Quality	Size	Each	3 trees	j 10 trees j 25 trees
Trees	5-6 ft.	80c	$3.90	$7.60 1 $18.00

BARTLETT.

Large size, rich, yellow color, with a blush; very juicy and highly flavored; good to eat from the tree. This is the variety that is sold at fruit stands.

KIEFFER.

The best late pear — does not ripen on the tree. Pick them be¬ fore frost and lay them away. Heavy and sure bearer; good for canning.

DUCHESS.

The largest of the eating pears, flesh white, very juicy, and ex¬ cellent flavor. October.

LINCOLN.

Large, golden yellow, heavy bearer; very good eating and can¬ ning.

SECKLB.

The small, sweet pear. Surely fine to eat from the tree. The tree is a slow grower, but very hardy. September.


1 <TKe Neuj 1 Douqlas	Express size 4-5 ft. Mail size 3-4 ft.	Each $1.00 .75 '	2 trees $1.90 1.40	5 trees i $4.50 3.30 1
i Pears	Postage	.08	.12	.25
j have everything i Flavor, Beauty, 1 Size, Color, \ Quality, Shape, j Refinement	Here is a blight-free pear — in which is combined the best qualities and habits \| of all leading varieties — with the drawbacks of none. It bears even more profusely \| than tlie Kieffer. It begins to bear at an earlier age than any other pear on earth. \| It ranks with the best in shape, size and coloring. In flavor it excels others — rich — , \| melting, sweet, juicy, tender — altogether delicious. \|

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ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, PiiopniETOR

Plums 65'

Quality Trees Express size 4-5 ft. Mail size 3-4 ft.

Each $ .65 .45

5 trees

$3.15

2.00

10 trees $6.20 4.75

1 25 trees

$14.00

Postage

.07

.18

.25

Express

Fruit small size, about an inch with thick blue bloom; flesh melt- separates partially from the stone.

gOOll

ity;

State Varieties Wanted BLUE DAMSON.

Enormously product long; skin purple, cove ing and Juicy, rather t September.

GREEN GAGE.

Medium sized yellow free-stone, of tree a slow, dwarfish grower. August.

WILD GOOSE.

Hardy, native, deep red with purplish juicy and sweet; rapid grower; early and a July and August.

RED JUNE.

A vigorous, hardy, upright, spreading trec- as Abundance. Fruit medium to large, deep Vermillion red. with handsome bloom; very showy, tlesh light lemon color, slightly sub-acid, of good and pleasant quality; pit small. Early.

PRUNE ITALIAN.

Large purplish black; flesh greenish yellow, sweet and good quality. Tree very productive. September.

pro<lucti

Hansen Rijbricl Plums 50c. each

Each	3 trees	6 trees
Express size 4-5 ft. $ .50	1 $1.25	$2.00
Mail size 3-4 ft. .30	.80	1.50
Postage 1 .07	1 .15	.25

New plums introduced by Professor Hansen, of the South Dakota Experiment Station, at Brookings, who has originated many new fruits, which are of great value and importance to all sections of the country. One important feature of these Hybrid Plums, is their good quality, extreme hardiness, pro¬ lificness and early bearing.

HANSKA.

Cross between native Plum and Apricot Plum of China, fruit splendid for eating out of the hand, and when cooked, retains the apricot ilavor, fruit about one and one-half inches in diameter, red in color, flesh firm, yellow, good quality. Be¬ gins to bear the second year. Hardy.

SAPA.

Fruit dark purple, thin skin, red purple flesh. Very fine for eating and cooking, fine flavor and very prolific bearer. Fruit borne in clusters around the stem; trees three years old have borne as high as one and one-half bushels. Hardy.

OPATA.

Dark purplish red. Flesh gieen. flavor spicy, rich and sweet. Tree vigorous and hardy. A very productive and early bearer. Ripens in July.

DEWBERRIES

Size

2 yr. No. 1

12

plants

$ .75

25

plants

$1.40

50 1

plants $2.20

100

plants

$4.00

Postage

.08

.12

.18

.25

LUCRETIA.

.V trailing blackberry, much larger and jucier than blackberries. Dewberries are fine for planting on hillsides or banks that wash — they will hold the soil.

BLACKBERRIES

	12	25	50	100
Size	plants	plants	plants	plants
2yr. No. 1	$ .75	$1.40	$2.20	$4.00
Postage	.08	.12	.18	.25

ELDORADO.

Very productive and hardy; extra fine quality; sweet flavor, without core; fruit very large, jet black. We think this is the best of blackberries.

tPirl’s

Choice

QRAPES

are easij to qrouj

PLANTING Grapes should be planted about 8 feet apart. Make the soil mellow and plant the vines 10 to 12 inches deep in holes large enough to admit roots without curling them, pressing soil about roots.

Cut vines back to within three or four buds of the roots.

Postage, 1 to 3 plants, 8c.; 4 to 6, 12c.; 6 to 10, 15c.

CONCORD.

Black, the most popular grape in America; bunches and berries are large, hardy, healthy and productive,

2 yr. plants, 15c each; $1.20 per 10; $10.00 per 100.

1 yr. plants, 10c each; 90c per 10; $7.00 per 100. MOORE’S EARLY.

Black, bunches medium size and very compact; berries large and of excellent quality; ripens ten days before Concord which makes It very desirable for market; very hardy, well suited for the North; one of the best.

2 yr. plants, 25c each; $2.00 per 10. CAMPBELL’S EARLY.

A Strong grower, an abundant bearer; bunches and berries very large, glossy black; ripens with the Moore’e Early, but will hang on the vines until frost.

2 yr. plants, 30c each; $2.50 per 10.

AGAWAM.

Red or maroon color; berries large, of lich. peculiar aromatic flavor : ripens a week later than Concord; vine a strong rank grower.

2 yr. plants, 25c each; $2.00 per 10. CATAWBA.

Bunches of good size, fruit when ripe is copper color with a sweet rich musky flavor; a fine wine grape.

2 yr. plants, 25c each; $2.00 per 10.

MOORE’S DIAMOND.

White, bunches and berries large; flesh tender, juicy; hardy, productive, early; fine quality.

2 yr. plants, 25c each; $2.00 per 10.

SEND IN YOUR ORDER EARLY AND SAVE 10%

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois H. G. WIRT, Pboprietor

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SETTINQ STRAWBERRIES

lUirt’s Qualilxj Home Qrovon Plants

SlraEoberries 1 per 100

CARE OF STRAWBERRIES Set strawberries 12 to 16 in. in the rows, the rows 4 feet apart. Set them just as deep as they were in the nursery, the roots spread out fan shaped and straight down. Cut off all the dead leaves, blossoms, and just leave one to three green leaves. The plant wilts too much with all the foliage left on, and many plants can¬ not overcome this so wilt and die. Trim your plants be¬ fore setting. Strawberries need lots of cultivation the first year. The patch should be covered lightly with straw or leaves after the ground is ~ . _ . - . . . space between the rows about April 1st.

Too Deep

Too Shallow

Just Right

frozen hard, generally about December. Rake off the covering

We sell only new plants. They never have had a berry, so you get the very best, as three crops is about the life of a strawberry bed.

Varieties Sen. Dunlap Gibson Aroma Mastodon

12 plants

$ .25 .25 .25 .60

25 plants $ .35 .40 .40

1.30

SO plants $ .60 .70 .70

2.00

100 plants

$1.00

1.25

2.75

200 plants

$1.90

2.25

2.35

5.00

300 plants

$2.85

3.30

500 plants

$4.50

5.00

1,000 plants

$6.00

8.00

Postage

.07

.09

.10

.12

.15

.20

By Express

Early Varieties

SENATOR DUNLAP.

This is the best known variety in the U. S. It bears well in ail localities, producing big crops and big berries; very hardy; rich dark red color. Good plant producer, making wide heavy rows.

Mid-Season

Varieties

GIBSON

Large berries of evenly colored, glos¬ sy dark red; firm with rich flavor. Stands shipping or hauling well — reaching market in the best of con¬ dition. Even in size to the end of the season. Gibson plants have the reputation among growers of produc¬ ing more berries in one picking than most of varieties will throughout the season.

Everbearing Varieties

Mastddon

MASTODON.

The elephant o f strawberries. and bears lots of big ber¬ ries from summer until frost. Plants set in April had ripe berries July 11th, and the first week in August ICO quarts every five days per acre, and in Septem¬ ber 5YG quarts per acre every fi'.’e days, the late beirie.s sure bring tJte price. This is the newest and best everbearer on the market today. Try a few of the plants. Supply limit¬ ed. Order early.

Late Varieties

AROMA.

A standard late variety — starts ripening when the other varie¬ ties are gone. The berries are medium to large, dark red and fine; will stand lots of rough handling.

GOOSEBERRIES

State Variety Wanted

CURRANTS

State Variety Wanted

			3	6	12	Variety	Size	Each	6 plants	12 plants
Variety	Size	Each	Plants	Plants	Plants	Perfection	2 year	$ .25	$1.40	$2.75
Josselyn	2 year	$ .35	$1.00	$1.80	$3.50	Red Cross	2 year	.20	1.10	2.00
Pearl	2 year	.30	.80	1.50	2.90	White	2 year	.20	1.10	2.00
Parcel Post .	.10	.15	.20	.30	Parcel Post		.10	.20	.30

JOSSELYN.

Large sized, smooth, prolific and hardy, of best quality. The freest from mildew, both in leaf and fruit. A w'onderful cropper, with bright, clean, healthy foliage.

PEARL.

One of the large varieties. Very hardy, but moderately pro¬ ductive.

PERFECTION.

A wonderful currant, very large size, bright red; less acid than any other large currant.

RED CROSS.

A strong growing variety with long clusters. Berries medium size, bright red, mild and good.

WHITE.

One of the best white currants. Bunches long and large; good quality.

DRIVE TO THE NURSERY IN THE SPRING

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ALPHA NURSERY, Alplia, Illinois

U. G. WIRT, Piioi'itiETOH

A

Qroujti Plants RASPBERRIES SO^^r 12

Raspberries are easy to grow with a little care. Every garden should have a few varieties. There is a great de¬ mand for the fruit, never enough to supply the demand.

Raspberries are tied 25 to the hunch, the top canes arc left 6 to 10 inches long, for the sole puri)ose of tying them in bunches, and after planting this cane generally dies, and the plant starts from the crown or root. In planting spread the roots out gootl, cover the crown from 2 to inches with soil. Do not put manure next to the roots. Cultivate good the first year, then mulch heavy along the row.

State Varieties Wanted

	12	25	50	100	1000
Variety	plants	plants	plants	plants	plants
Ciimberlan d	$ .60	$1.00	$1.90	$3.75	$30.00
St. Regis Red	.75	1.40	2.50	4.00	35.00
Columbia Purple	1.00	1.80	3.25	6.00
Latham Red	.75	1.40	2.60	5.00	30.00
Parcel Post	.08	.12	_ .18_	.25	Express

Quality Plants — Fresh Dug.

CUMBERLAND.

One of the larg-est black raspberiie.s known; its immen.'Je size, firmness and great productiveness entitles it to first considera¬ tion. I’nusually strong grower, throwing up stout, stocky canes; perfectly harciy. The most valuable profitable raspberry grown for home or mat ket use. Fruits for long season.

LATHAM.

This is one of the leading varieties of the Reds. The fruit is large and soliii. does not mush up or lireak apart. The plants are almost disease proof. Try a few of this variety, you will like them. A coming new red variety.

PURPLE COLUMBIA.

Deep purplisli red. highly flavored. ' Xtra strong canes, wonder¬ fully productive; berries very large. Thete is nothing finer grown in the line of fruit than this variety for table use, can¬ ning, etc. This variety does not sprout.

ST. REGIS (Everbearer).

Veiiy early, fruit large and extra (juality, good stocky grower and hardy. It is very much like the Louden except it makes a fall crop of the new ones. Red variety. (Sprouts).

Variety

Conovers

Size

2 year

12

$ .30

1

$ .55

50

$1.00

100

$2.00

Parcel Post

.10

.18

.25

.35

CONOVERS.

<iuality.

PLANTING ASPARAGUS

Asi>aragus shcjuld he planted at least 2 feet apart, dig the hole a foot deep and make a small mound in the center of the hole; set the asparagus plant over' this mound (hen eovu* the plant witli

in the soil until it is level with th*- top of thr ground. You shouhl have by this time or fi inelies of soil over the plant. Tn the fall mulch the ])ed with 2 to 3 inches ot cattle manure, and in early Spring work this manure into the ground, riant asparagus deep, and do not imt manure next to the roots. Also select a dry place.

LINNAEUS.

Large, early, tender and fine; the old reliable pie kind.

Asparagus

Pie Plant

V ariety Linnaeus

Size

2 year

3

Roots

$ .25

12

Roots

$1.00

25

Roots

$2.00

50

Roots

$3.80

Parcel Post

.10

.15

.20

.35

SAVE 2,5 to o0% OX YOl K ORDERS

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

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lUlRT’S HARDl] PERETITIIALS

ALL PERENNIALS ARE SENT POSTPAID

II a r d y peren¬ nials or old-fash¬ ioned hardy gar¬ den flowers are among the most useful and beauti¬ ful of ornamental plants. They are usually a little hard to transidant h u t when once started, they are V e r y haixh' and will live from year to year, each sea¬ son producing a wonderful mass of lieautiful blooms. You will find them especially fine for borders, for foun¬ dation plantings; along paths and to c o V e r unsightly places in one's yard. If you plant hardy perennials, your worries should cease for they come up every spring from the roots without further bother of f'antei-bury ISell planting.

CANTERBURY BELLS

Campanula

Grows 2 feet tall, blooms in June and July. Separate colors, white, blue and rose. 25c each; 3 for 70c.

ASTERS

Hardy Asters

Excellent fall blooming flower.

ARTIS. S'k.v blue, grows 3 ft. 30c each.

CLIMAX. White, grows 3V2 ft 30c each.

ST. EGYN. Liark blue, foliage good all summer. Grows 4 ft. 30c each; 3 for 75c

BLEEDING HEART

One of the old fashioned early spring flowering plants, bearing numerous rosy red heart shaped flowers until June. 50c each; 3 for $1.40

COREOPSIS

Tickseed

LANCEOLAT GRANDIFLORA.

One of the beautiful yellow daisies. Fine for cutting. Blooms all summer. 20c each; 3 for 50c

BUTTERFLY BUSH

Summer Lilac

Makes a bush 3 to 4 feet tall, but freezes to the ground during winter. The bush is just covered with long racemes of Lilac-like flowers. Blooms in July and August. Very attractive. 30c each; 3 for 80c.

HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS

These are the last flowers to bloom in the fall, and come in a host of colors.

25c each; 3 for 60c AUTUMN GLO'W. Re.sy erim.^on.

EVA. Rosy pink.

INDIAN. Brownish red.

LITTLE BOB. Bronze button.

SNOWCLAD. Pure white.

YELLOW QUEEN. Golden Yellow.

CARNATION

CARNATION HARDY.

Flowers very fragrant, pimluce on long .stem.s. Scarlet.

25c each; 3 for 70c

COLUMBINE

Aquilegia

ROCKY MOUNTAIN.

Bright blue and white, long spurred.

25c each; 3 for 70c

CANADENSIS. Native, bright red and yellow,

20c each; 3 for 50c

CHRYSANTHA. Bright yellow. long spurred Ho

25c each; 3 for 70c

WIRT’S LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS.

All color.s. pink, lavender, blue, white and red.

25c each; 3 for 70c

j ARTEiniSlA

! “Silver I Kinq”

I This Artemisis is one of such rare beauty it is hard to describe it. Its bright silver colored stems and foliage makes a fine contrast with other foliage and blooming plants. The foliage does not wilt or shatter when cut, and after hardening off can be kept for a long time. The plant grows about three feet and the branches arc thickly covered with bright sil¬ ver foliage. 35c each; 3 for $1.00.

FOXGLOVE (Digitalis)

A grand display of thimble shaped flowers in im- | mense spikes during July and August. Grows about / 3 ft. My plants are e.xtra fine this year. Rose color ( 20c each; 3 for 50c

When done blooming cut the top.s off of hardy flowers. Don’t cover until groniid is frozen hard.

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ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, PliOPRIETOK

IDIRT’S HARD^ PEREnillALS

ALL PERENNIALS ARE SENT POSTPAID

Hardy Larkspur

Delphinium

These are the cream of all the perennials. Their blooming season covers nearly the entire summer. Our plants are strong 2 year old.

WREXHAM HOLLYHOCK-FLOWERED STRAIN

New giant-flowered strain of superior quality. Flowers in blue, white and pink combinations, many of them bi¬ color, many of them Hi to 2 inches in diameter.

35c each; 3 for $1.00

BELLADONNA. sky blue. 25c each; 3 for 70c

BELLAMOSA. Dark blue. 25c each; 3 for 70c

ENGLISH HYBRIDS.

Gives you all colors from light blue to purple, in singles and doubles.

30c each; 3 for 80c

^VHITE DELPHINIUM. ,V beautiful white variety.

15c each; 3 for 40c

Blanket Flower

Gaillardia

Blooms all summer with long stems. Excellent for cut¬ ting, and has beautiful colorings. Center reddish brown, the petals are marked with rings of crimson and orange.

20c each; 3 for 50c

Baby Breath

Gypsophila

Will thrive any place. When in bloom has an abundance of minute white flowers. One of the best to mix with other flowers in bouquets. Can be dried for winter use.

25c each; 3 for 60c

ALASKA.

Shasta Daisy

An improved hardy white daisy, flowers snow white with yellow center. Excellent for cutting. 20c each; 3 for 55c

Perennial Sweet Pea

Lathyrus Latifolius

Flowers large and full, of colors, red or pink.

Blooms almost all summer. Your choice

20c each; 2 for 35c

Red Hot Poker

Rush like foliage, smooth Mower stalk a yard long with a single fiery cone at the top. Brilliant scarlet. July to Sept. A won- derful autumn cut flower. 25c each; 3 for 70c

Snow In Summer

Silver white foliage all summer, small white Mowers, grows about 3 inches, fine for rockery or ground cover.

25c each; 3 for 70c

Oriental Poppy

Paoaver

WIRT’S BLACK ORANGE.

Orange colored petals with black at the base and black center.

2 yr. plants, 30c each

Chinese Lantern Plant

Physalis

Produces bright orange scarlet lantern-like fruits. Very fine for winter bouquets. Grows 2 ft. 20c each; 3 for 50c

Balloon Flower

Platycodon

Grows 2 ft. tall, with blue Mowers which resemble small balloons about lYo inches in diameter.

25c each; 3 for 70c

Painted Daisies

Pyrethrum

Very hardy, blooms at intervals throughout the summer. Fine for cutting.

MIXED. Light shades. 25c each; 3 for 70c

Live For Ever

Sedum

SPECTABILIS.

Broad, bright green foliage, with immense heads of rose colored flowers. Very showy. Fine tor border planting.

50c each

G-reat Sea Lavender

Statice

LATIFOLIA.

A valuable plant for border or rockery. Leaves have a leathery appearance, with purplish blue minute Mowers on a tall stem. Can be dried and makes wonderful winter bouquets.

25c each; 3 for 70c

Hardy Pansies

Viola

MIXED.

One of the best all roun<l perennials. Blooms from .June until snow. We have picked Pansies after a snow storm. Not the common annual Pansy. 20c each; 3 for 50c

Adam’s Needle

Yucca

Broad, sword-like, evergreen foliage. Fine plants for lawn or rockery work. Tall spikes of white Mowers, in June.

3 year plants 50c each

HARDY FI.OWERS COME UP EACH YEAR

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

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lUlRT’S HARDIJ PERETITIIALS

ALL PERENNIALS ARE SENT POSTPAID

HARDY LILIES

Hardy Lilies are one of the most beautiful garden flow¬ ers that have been neglected. Planted in the spring 6 to 8 inches deep, they will bloom the same season and with a little covering they will come up again each year.

AURATUM — (Gold Banded Japan Lily).

This variety has ever been a great favorite. The flower heads are large, with broad petals gracefully recurved. White, thickly studded crimson-maroon, with a w'ide gold band down the center of each petal. Improves with age. and produces a vast amount of bloom.

35c each; 3 for $1.00

ELEGANS.

This is a hardy and easily outdoor grown Lily. Produces a beau¬ tiful orange-scarlet bloom. Remains in bloom over a period of about two weeks. Plant in Spring.

25c each; 3 for 70c

REGAL LILY.

Single New variety from western China. Hardy in all local¬ ities. Flowers are ivory-white striped on the outside with pink and splashed with canary-yellow at the base of the petals. De¬ lightfully perfumed, stems 3 to 5 feet.

35c each; 3 for $1.00 SPECIOSUM RUBRUM.

White spotted with rays of ro.sy red. Most satisfactory of all the Lilies. Mammoth size bulbs. Should be planted in the late Fall or early Spring. It planted in Spring, will bloom the same season.

45c each; 3 for $1.25.

TIGER.

This is a bright rosy red Lily, covered with black tiger-like spots. Grows 4 to 5 feet and blooms in .4ugust. Stands heat well and is a beautiful Lily to plant among the other shrubbery. Plant in Spring.

20c each; 3 for 60c; $1.75 per 10 LEMON LILY.

Flowers clear yellow, fragrant, free bloomer; very showy.

20c each; 3 for 50c; $1.50 per 12

WIRT’S HARDY PHLOX 25c each

STURDY 2 YEAR PLANTS

Among hardy herbaceous plants, none are more showy or more easily grown than the Phlox. They are very desirable planted in groups. Individual clumps throughout perennial beds make a very satisfactory display, while mass planting of one color make the most effective showing.

They produce magnificent trusses of flowers, commencing to bloom in luly, and lasting for weeks, making them always favorites of the garden. Their flowers have a very agreeable odor, and are produced in abundance. The plants are perfectly hardy and will grow year after year with but little care. I recommend frequent cultivation, however, as they quickly respond to it, producing much larger trusses, and larger and more beautiful individual flowers. Simply keep the ground clear of weeds and well hoed. They will grow and do well in any soil: but prefer a good rich well drained loam. They may be planted in the Fall during August, September and October; and in the Spring during April, May and until the plants are too far advanced in June. In planting be sure that the crown of the root, that is, the part where the new shoots start, is two inches below the surface of the ground.

State Varieties Wanted

Size I Each I .1 plants ' 6 plants [12 pfants

Strono- 2-yr. Plants | $ .25 ' $ .70 $1.35 ! $2.50

The following- is a splendid assortment of colors. They are two year plants and will bloom the first year.

BEACON.

Cherry red. crimson center.

BRIDESMAID.

White, carmine center.

FERNAND CORTEZ.

Deep crimson, shaded bronze. This is one of our best and most popular varieties.

MRS. CHAS. DORR.

Light rosy lavender.

PROF. VIRCHOW.

Carmine overlaid orange scarlet.

RHEINLANDER.

Bright salmon pink, claret center.

R. P. STRUTHERS.

Light cherry red, shaded crimson.

RYNSTROM

Rosy pink with salmon shades.

MISS LINGARD

Pure white early.

MRS. JENKINS.

A vigorous growing pure white.

THOR.

Deep salmon crimson.

VON HOCHBERG.

Rich deep crimson.

W. C. EGAN.

Delicate lilac pink, rosy center.

WM. RAMSEY.

Very deep reddish purple.

HARDY OUTDOOR FERNS

Do not bury Ferns too deep. Plant just deep enough so they are well covered. Put on top of them some moss, leaves, decayed manure or mulch. If you will observe Ferns in the northern woods you will find they grow and thrive in swamps with very little soil to support them. OSTRICH PLUME FERNS.

20 to 40 in.

LADY FERNS.

10 to 18 in.

ONOCLEA SENSIBILIS.

12 to 20 in.

3 for $1.00 6 for $1.90

One Customer Said His Rubrum Lily Grew Five Feet and Had 25 Blooms the First Season

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ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. (5. WIRT, Phoi’hietor

IPIRT’S HARDl] PERETiniALS

ALL PERENNIALS ARE SENT POSTPAID

WIRT’S CHOICE PEONIES

STRONG 3 YEAR ROOTS The most popular of hardy plants. The flowers are very large and attractive; hardy as an oak; once planted they will take care of themselves. The following list are all good, double flowering varieties:

FESTIVA MAXIMA. White.

Immense blooms, douljle. pure wliite, delieute tinge of cream in center and usually a few small Hakes of erimson. The most popular pi-ony grown. In great demand for < ut bloom. An ideal

60c each.

FLORAL TREASURE. Pink.

Delicate .'-■hell I'ink ; rose t.vpe; fragrant: mi.i

45c each; $4.00 per 12 MRS. CLEVELAND. Pink.

Very delicate pink, good bloomer.

45c each; $4.00 per 12. LUCRETIA. Pink.

Buds light pink, changing to rvhite a.'- flowers c grower and bloomer.

45c each; $4.00 per 12.

ALEXANDER DUMAS.

early.

pink, good for

50c each.

How. 1

looms

Very

WIRT’S IRIS

When you add to their extreme hardiness and ease of culture, the lavish display of blossoms, it is not surprising that they are highly prized. The charm of a bed of Iris is one of the keenest pleasures in June. Early varieties are always in bloom for Decoration Day. Later varieties pro¬ long the blooming season.

GERMAN IRIS, EARLY

CAPRICE.

DWARF BLUE.

20c each; $2.00 per 12.

GERTRUDE.

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

AUREA.

Canary flower s

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

Bloom a little later than 2 to 3 feet tall. Plant a vi

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

Extra Fine Red Peonies

J OFFICINALIS RUBRA.

:iis i.s the early time gardens; peonies bloom

} FELIX CROUSE.

d heads perfect 1 ■dinal at base of

75c each.

MEISSONIER.

75c each.

\ RUBRA SUPERBA.

n. Veiy lute

75c each.

PARSIENSIS.

Deeii purple. Crows .same t.s above. Tlte llowers are very large .uid v. ry lasting

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

FLORENTINA ALBA.

I“urple while. Flowers are very large; borne on stem 2 to 2 Vi feet tall; one of the best of the white,

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

LATER VARIETIES

SIBERIAN.

White. Blooms in .June, after the (brman Iris are gone. Foli- age is 12 to 14 inches tall; -lark green and very thick; tlie flow¬ ers are liorne on stems 2 to 3 feel tall, pure white an<l of medium

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

JAPANESE IRIS 30c each; $3.00 per 12.

This variety of Iris is the last to bloom. Their lilooms come the last of June and in July. They are tall growers and are of dark purple. Gold and Mahogany shades. The dowers are extremely large. th<- largest of all Iris, many times measuring tu N inches.

UNIVERSE.

MAHOGANY.

Beautiful mahonagy color, very odd. good hloomer.

PURPLE AND GOLD.

Purple petals with gold center. This is a fine old standby varie¬ ty in the .Japan, se.

Big Bulb DAHLIAS 25c each 60c $1.10 $2.10 '“'ST

Dahlias are the most beautiful of fall flowers. Their immense size and wonderful colors make them very showy and attractive. Dahlias like the sun and lots of water. Plant the tuber about 6 in. deep, eyes or sprouts up. I pay the postage.

Cactus Dahlias

COUNTESS OF LONSDALE.

Delicate apricot toward the edge of the

35c each; 3 for $1.00

GENESTA.

Rich orange bronze.

Decorative Dahlias

DELICE. Blowing rose pink.

GOLDEN SUN.

Golden yellow, lighter at center. JACK ROSE. Brilliant crimson red.

Show Dahlias

DREER’S WHITE. Pur.- white. ORA DOW Purple, tipped white. PEARL HILDA. Pink.

BON TON. Deep garnet ted.

KREIMHILDE.

Shell pink, .shading to white at center.

MARION THOMPSON

Pure lemon yellow, very large.

EARL OF PEMBROKE.

Clear purple. A wonderful showy variety.

MIXED DAHLIAS — This mixture is a wonderful value in Dahlias and is worth more than twice the price we ask. If you want a collection of dahlias don't pass this up. $i,oo per 12 bulbs.

DAHT.IAS DO BEST WITHOUT FEKTIIdZEK

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

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lUlRT’S CARNAS 15",„h 'loT $i.4o lllo

I PAY THE POSTAGE ON ALL BULBS

Cannas are one of the finest of all season bedding plants.

A wide range of colors in flowers and foliage. They serve to conceal the ground or make a back ground. They like plenty of sun and rich soil, with plenty of water.

My Cannas are grown here at the Nursery, and are good, large, plump roots. All are dwarf varieties. Cannas should be planted 4 to 5 in. deep, in good soil. Plant them 2 feet apart.

APRICOT.

(4 ft.) Broadly compact trusses, freely productive. Rich apri¬ cot color. A rich, dainty and most attractive Canna. Green leaves.

MADAM CROZY.

Grown 3% ft. Vermillion scarlet, edged with bright golden yellow.

lUlRT’S CHOICE QLADIOLUS SIZE PLANTS

This class of summer-flowering bulbs is doubly valuable for the brave field show of bloom, and for its generous supply of cut-flowers. Gladiolus flowers last longer when cut than most any other flowers, and develop in water to a greater per¬ fection than if left on the plant. Bulbs should be planted from the middle of April on into May throughout the Northern States, a second planting after two or three weeks ensuring a more even succession of bloom. Set bulbs 2 to 4 inches deep and 2 inches apart in the drills, single rows 12 inches, and double rows 18 inches apart. Beds do well planted 4 to 6 inches apart each way.

KING HUMBERT

( 4 Vi: ft.) One of the best Bronze leaved varieties. Distinct heart-shaped leaves, shaded with purple madder brown. Im¬ mense orchid flowered trusses of velvety scarlet. Many plants of this variety come with yellow and scarlet flowers on the same plant, which is quite a novelty.

YELLOW KING HUMBERT.

<4 ft.) .V very popular green leafed variety. Flowers very large. Golden yellow spotted with bright red.

THE PRESIDENT.

(4 ft.) A green leafed variety, which ranks among the best. The flowers are immense and round. Firm, of a cherry pure scarlet.

SHENANDOAH.

(SV2 ft.) A bluish green variety, which grows very compact. Flowers large pale pink with satin sheen. Very line.

WYOMING.

(5 ft.) A very showy variety. The foliage Is a rich purplish bronze, the Powers bright orange, slightly tinted with salmon.

Grand Garden Mixture of Gladiolus

Special for 50 bulbs $1.00 postpaid

This mixture of Glads is the biggest bargain I have in the Catalog. Many of the varieties that go into this mixture would cost $1.00 for 12 bulbs. The bulbs are Big No. 1 size and will bloom this year.

RED COLLECTION GLADS

We have grouped together the good red varieties running from light red to almost black.

75c per 12; $3.00 per 50

■7 ^	1 1 ) LAVENDER AND WHITE )	} r ; 1
1	; COLLECTION ]	1 \
j	1 This collection contains pur- ( 1 pie, lavender, and white, with ' lavender markings, also pure j 1 whites. j
J i	1 75c per 12; $3.00 per 50 1

SUNSET COLLECTION

Contains yellows, pinks with dark markings. An assortment of real varieties.

75c per 12; $2.75 per 50. |

EVELYN KIRKLAND.

Beautiful shade of rosy pink, darktr at the edges, fading to shell pink, darker at center; brilliant scarlet blotch on lower petals; long stems. Last year they reached over 50 inches.

15c each; $1.00 per 12.

MRS. FRANK PENDLETON.

delicately Hushed salmon pink. Each flower is strikingly marked with rich maroon blotch on the three lower petals. One of the most exquisitely colored and formed Glads in our list.

lOc each; $1.00 per 12.

1910 ROSE.

A wonderful shade of pink. Very early bloomer.

lOc each; 50c per 12.

ALICE TIPLADY.

Orange saffron, flowers unusually large for the class, and beau¬ tifully ruffled.

lOc each; $1.00 per 12.

MURIEL.

A lavender spotted with white. An unusual color.

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

SCHWABEN.

A giant yellow. None better.

lOc each; 75c per 12.

EMPRESS OF INDIA.

Dark wine red with a black velvet throat. The flowers are placed even on the stem. One of the finest.

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

GOLDEN MEASURE.

Golden yellow. Tall, strong growing plant. Flowers closely placed on spike.

lOc each; $1.00 per 12.

BARON J. HULOT.

A dark velvet purple; bloom of medium size.

15c each; $1.50 per 12.

WILBRINK.

Delicate pale pink.

lOc each; $1.00 per 12.

LILY WHITE.

Pure white.

lOc each; $1.00 per 12.

ROSE ASH.

Ashes of roses, the color that has attracted the attention of everyone who has seen it, flowers very large and spikes tall and strong. Blooms well set on the spikes.

20c each; $2.00 per 12.

No. 1 Collection. 12 bulbs, 1 each of the above Glads for $1.00

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ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, PiiOPKiEToit

SEED DEPARTMENT

UJirVs High Qrade Corn Belt Seeds

\ All the varieties liste<l in the Vesetahle Seed Departiiient are tliose of hnonn merit. Seeds |

iare from stoek Krown espeeially for seed and liave been tested tor germination. We liave varie- i ties espeeiall.v attraetive for the market Kardener and otliers for the home Rarden. )

Oor seeds are put up in idain paekages, tile variet.v plainly markeil. We give yon more and I t hetter seeds an<i not sueh a fan<'> paeket. Send us a small trial order for s(‘eds and see for ytuir- {

I self the high gra<le seeds «e sell. We evpeet to he in the seed husiness for years so eould not af- t I ford to send out poor seeds. t

ALL MY SEEDS ARE SENT POSTPAID

BEANS

DWARF, WAX OR BUTTER

If seed w lie bushel

feet apa apart in t inches. O .> 1011 feet

exceedingly llesliy. Th or fibers at

Wirt’s Kust-proof (iolden Wax — Tlie pods are being of large size, very thick, and unusuall; tender, brittle and entirely without strings until maturity, while the color is rich golden strain of Golden Wax that will excel the stock <ts.: M: Ih., UIJ vts.; Ih., 10 vts.

Karl.y I’roiilic Hlack Wax— This improved st we offer under this name is exceptionally pro reliable and of the tiest quality. They are of ; vellow color and remain a long time in conditi I'acket, 10 cts.: Vg I*'., M vts.: Ih.. 4.> vts.

DWARF GREEN PODDED VARIETIES

stages

kvt, 10

ery hardy, ght golden ? as snaps.

These

Sov

rietn s are very rich in tlavor and slightly hardier in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. F‘lant about 8 inches apart in the rows. Co.'er ab’Dut 2 inche.s. One pound of seed will sow 100 feet of row; one bushel will sow an acre.

ISurpee’s Striiiglvss tirvvu I’ud— Plan' grows from 12 to IS inches high, very erect and productive. Pods round ami ahotit .. inches long, absolutely stringless and very tender. I'uvket. 10 vts.; g Ih., •zr, vts.: Ih., 45 vts.

Giant Striiiglvss Grevii Pod — From its introduction it has been a fa¬ vorite Pods about 5 inches long, dark in color, w ry brittle and absolutely stringless. Packet. 10 vts.. Vg Ih., ’25 vts.: Ih., 45 vts. ISountiful— Pods beautiful rich green, very thick, broad, long and uniform; meaty, tender, fine quality; absolutely stringless. Good shell Bean for winter use. A splendid market variety. I’a.-kvl, 10 vts.: V> Ih., ZZ vts.; Ih.. 40 vts.

POLE BEANS

Pole Beans require more care than Bush Beans, but bea longer period and are generally more productive. Plant hills feet apart and .3 or 4 beans in every hill. One-half pound feet of row; 30 pounds to the acre.

for a ; to 3

Famous Kviitiivky Wonder or t)!d Ilomestvad— Very early and enormously productive, the long green pods hanging in clusters from top to bottom of pole; entirely stringless. Pods of a silvery green color Packet. Ill vts.; Yg Ih., ZZ vts.; Ih., 40 cts.

I.azy Wife — Each pod contains from t! to 8 white beans, which make excellent winter shell beans. I’aeket, 10 ets.; Vg Ih., 25 ets.; Ih., 4o

LIMA BEANS

lleiidersim's Bush Fima (Bah.x Fima) — One of the smaller-seeded sorts but the most prolific of all the Bush Fimas. Pomewhat earlier than the other varieties and bears all the time. I’avket, 10 vts.; Vg II).. 2’2 vts.: Ih., 40 vts.

Furdhouk Bush I.ima— This newest and best Bush Fima represents the highest achievement in bean breeding and we offer our patrons, in our Improved Strain of Fordhooks. a Bush I.ima that has attained the acme of perfection, surpassing any other strain or type on the market. It is the best possible Bush Fima Bean, possessing every (luality so long known and esteemed in the older pole varieties, and van l)e grown as earl.x as any Snap Bean. Packet, 10 vts.; Vz Ih., vts.: Ih., 50 ots.

King of (he Garden (Pole Fima) — Somewhat later than the Bush Fimas, but very prolific. A strong grower and uniformly large pod¬ ded. The pods frequently contain 5 to II very large t>eans. Beans of excellent quality, easily shelled; of large size and handsome ap¬ pearance. Packet, 10 vts.; Vg lh„ ZZ vts.; II).. 40 vis.

CUCUMBER

Early Furtonv — An exceptionally fine early and productive Cucumber; an improved strain of the White Spine.

Packet, 10 vis.: 07... 15 vis.; '/, Ih.. 35 vis.: Ih., .fil.’;.).

(4)ivagi) Pickling — Small variety used extensively for pickling; prolific,

I’avkvt, 10 vts.: u-/... 12 vis.: % Ih., 32 vts.; II)., .1:1. (10.

Fuog Green — One of the earliest long green varieties, fruit in to 12 inches long, and of a rich dark green color: fine for shipping; also

a good pickling variety when young. PiU'kvl, 10 vts.; o/,., 20 vts.;

'/, Ih., 50 Its.; i/g II)., S5 vts.; Ih., .SI..50.

.Vrlinglui) White Spine — ^.\n obi timer and a good one. Pai'ket, T

vts.; uz... It vts.; V, Ih.. 32 <(s.; Vg Ih.. 55 vts.; Il)„ HG.OO, postpaid.

BEETS

TABLE VARIETIES

liich soil is very important in growing talile Beets. Plant the seed as early as possible and <lig young. Do not allow tliem to be¬ come overgrown.

Detroit Dark Red — Very early; medium size: globe-shaped; dark red skin. Paeket. 8 ets.; <►/.., 15 <ts.; Vi lb.. ets.; Mj Ib.. (50 ets.; lb.. 81. Id.

Karly Blood 'riirnip Beet — (Jur standard variety with liright red ttesh. It is a good keeper. Paeket. 7 ets.; o/., ets.; >4 Ih., 30 ets.;

CroslLv’s Egyptian — An early variety of bright red color; tender ami of fine quality. Very uniform in size. Paeket, 8 ets.; uz., 15 ets.; Vi lb.. 35 ets.: M; Ih., f»0 ets.: lit., -SI. 10.

Swij^s ( hard or -Spinach Beet — Cooked like spinach greens. The leafy portion of Swiss Chard is of most excellent flavor. Paeket. 7 ets.; 07.. 15 ets.; V, Ih.. 38 ets.; Vl> lb., 05 ets.; Ih. $1.25.

RELIABLE

CAULIFLOWER

llvndvr.soii’s Earl.v .'^nuwhall — The seed wc- offer you is of the highest po.ssihle quality. "Grown in Denmark”, the country from which it was first introduced. The strain we offer is the result of thirty years breeding and perfecting by the most honorable and responsible grower in Denmark. Pa<-kvl. 15 vis.; % uz., (15 vfs.; Vg oz.. $F20; uz., .'1(2.25; y, Ih., .S7..50.

CELERY

U'liito Plume — Matures in 100 days. T^nlike most varieties, this one does not require to be earthed up. but if only loosely tied, and a few handfuls of earth brought close around the base of the leav'es to keep them close together, all the inner leaves or thin stalks will turn whit:- and crisp. Paeket. 10 ets.: uz., 30 ets.; pi Ih.. 00 ets.

EGG PLANT

»\\ York Impruvvd S])inelvss — This is an entirely spineless strain of the large purple-fruited, which is the well-known standard. The plants are equally as productive, fruits as large and well colored. l)ut stetns a)id calyx are entirely free from spine. I’avkvt, 10 vts.: Vg oz., 22 vts.; oz... 35 vts.; >/l Ih., $F25.

W> guarantee our seeds and plants to he .just as represented. If the.v prux e olherwise, we xviM retill the order free of <harge, or return >()ur money, hut it must he understood we do not guarantee the erup, thereby, in eommon with all reliable seedsmen, we give no Warranty, Express or Implied, as to Purity, Deseription. (tiiality, Prodiietiveness or other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs or Plants we send out. and we will not he in any way responsible for the crop. If the pnrehaser does not aeeept the goods on these terms, they are at once to he returned. — .VIpliu Nursery.

ALPHA NURSERY, Alplia, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

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Wirt’s Prosperity — Tlie Best Second Early — Prosperity is yours if you plant an acreage of this grand cabbage. Very earliest, largest and best fiat headed cabbage we have ever seen. It forms large Hat heads, solid as marble, weighing HI to 20 pounds each. The most popular of all Summer Cabbage. Truly this might be termed The All Year Around Cabbage. Wirt's Prosperity is a dwarf, compact grower with few outer leaves, allowing very close planting, a sure header, very uniform in growth, beautiful appearance, free from coarse leaves. Packet, 15 cts.; >/" o/.., 35 cts. : oz., (iO cts. : Vi )1>.. SS.IM).

Eargc Bate Drumhead — It makes a large, round, firm head, uniform in shape and color, which seldom bursts or rots. It is a standard sort for winter keeping and sells readily in the winter and spring markets. One of the most profitable varieties to grow, and will give unbounded satisfaction. Packet, 7 cts.: oz., 25 cts.; 14 Ih., 75 ets.

Wisconsin Xo. 8 — Developed out of Hollander under the direction of Dr. L. R. Jones of the Pniversity of Wisconsin. At Racine, Wis., where for several years many of the commercial crops of cabbage were badly infected or entirely destroyed by the disease called the yellows, this strain has proven to be practically immune from at¬ tack. Packet, 15 cts.; 'A oz., 55 cts.; oz.. .81.00; 14 11.,, ,$3.25.

Mowcll’s Evergreen — This is one of the most popular of all varieties. Although not an early sort, it is without exception the best for table use of the entire lot, Pome may have tried it, but did not have pure stock as no variety degenerates so quickly unless the grower is ex¬ ceedingly caieful. Packet, 10 ets.; 14 |h., 20 ets.; lb., 35 ets.

Conntry (lentleinan — The ears average !) inches in length and are borne from two to five and sometimes six on each stalk. The cob is small and very closely packeil from tip to butt with slender, pure white kernels of the finest quality. If you trv this variety you will like it. Packet, 10 cts.; % Ih.. 20 ets.; Ih., 35 ets.

LETTUCE

siniiTsmi’.s Early Curled — A very extensively used early loose-leaved, or clustering variety. The leaves are light green in color, slightly frilled and much blistered, crisp, swei t and tender. The sort is especially adapted for sowing thickly and cutting when the plants are young. Packet, S ets.; oz,. 15 ets.; ’4 Ih., 40 ets.; Y> Ih., 70 ets.; Ih.. .$1.30.

Mammoth I*rize Date Elat Dutch — Prize Flat Dutch is comparatively free from a disposition to burst, and is one of the most reliable win¬ ter keepers. Packet, 10 ets.; oz., 27 ets.; 14 Ih., 80 ets.

True Cientiiue Danish Ballheatl — This celebrated Cabbage is now rec¬ ognized the world over as the hardest headed, longest keeper, best shipping and biggest money maker of all winter varieties. I’aeket, 10 ets.; oz,, 32 ets,: 14 ih., !I0 ets.

Early Jersey Wakelield — The best first early, oblong sort. Heads are conical, very hard and solid, and of excellent quality. Most gardeners depend upon it for the bulk of their extra crop, and its hardiness to resist cold and other unfavorable conditions insures the most satisfactory results. Packet, 10 ets.: oz., 32 ets.; 14 Ih., 00 ets.

Black Seeded .simpson — One of the best for sowing outdoors where an exceedingly tender leaf is desired and tor those markets which demand a very large loose clustering .^ort. This curly and thin¬ leaved. bunching variety is uniformly attractive and remains of ex¬ cellent quality a very long time. Packet, 8 ets.; oz., 18 ets.; 14 Ih . 45 ets.: M: Ih.. 80 ets.; Ih., $1.50.

(irand Rapids — Produces loose heads of large size and handsome ap¬ pearance. and is crisp and tender as any lettuce can be. The leaves are bright green and crimped at the edges. One of the most popular varieties on the market, easily raised out-of-doors, from early spring planting. Ideal for the home garden and for town and city markets. Grand Rapids is used almost altogether for forcing under glass. Packet, 10 cts.: oz., 18 cts.; 14 Ih., 45 ets.; Vg Ih., 80 ets.: II)., $l.50l

CARROTS

New Earl.y t'hantena.y — A very fine variety for bunching. This is a very choice strain, producing thick roots of the finest quality. Will average three inches in diameter at the shoulder, gently tapering throughout the broad stump-root, and measuring five inches in length. Flesh tender, fine grained, free from hard core, and of a deep golden orange. An excellent variety to grow for winter use, as they can he harvested easily and are immensely productive. Packet. 10 ets.; oz.. 10 ets.; V-t Ih.. 34 ets.: Vu Ih., 55 ets.; Ih. $1.00.

(iiierancle or Oxheart — good variety on soils too hard and stiff for the longer-growing sorts. The root is short, very thick and has a small tap root; flesh is a bright oiange color, fine grained and sweet flavor. Paekc-t, 10 ets.; oz., 10 ets.: % Ih., 34 ets.; Ms Ih., 55 ets.; Ih. $1.00.

5Ia,y King — Produces round, solid head about si.x inches in diameter with leaves smooth and folded close. Plants are of quick growth and quality all that can be desired — probably best of smooth-leaved early kinds; very rich and fine, good shipper and also valuable for home use. Packet, 10 ets.; oz., 18 ets.; 14 Ih.. 45 ets.; V- Ih 80 ets • Ih., $1..50.

PARSLEY

Moss t'lirle.v— Standard variety: curled leaves; finest quality I’aek¬ et., 10 ets.; oz., 18 cts.; 14 Ih., 35 ets.

PARSNIPS

Hollow Crown — Rich, very sweet flavor, immensely productive, ready for use in .SO to 85 days. Roots are smooth, in good soil 15 inches long by 3 inches across the shoulder; tender and sugary. Packet, 10 ets.: oz.. 15 ets.; 14 Ih., 35 ets.; Ih., $1.25.

ONIONS

I’rizetaker — A very satisfactory onion to grotv for seed planting. Much larger than Globe Danvers under ordinary conditions. Will mature in 130 to 140 days. Packet, 10 ets.; oz., 25 ets.; 14 Ih., 70

Southport Yelhcw Glohc^ — Flesh white, mild flavor, large in size and an excellent keeper. Packet, 10 ets.; oz., 18 ets.; 14 Ih., 00 ets.

Southi)ort Rc’cl Glohe — Just the right size to command highest mar¬ ket price. Darker skin and better keeper than any other strain of Southport. Excellent keeper. I’aeket, 10 ets.; oz., 20 ets.; 14 Ih , 05 ets.

Southport White Glohc’ — Differs from other Southports in color only. Skin pure white. Packet, 10 ets.; oz., 32 ets.; 14 Ih., $1.00.

One of our customers that purchased a large order of seeds last spring, called me on the phone late during the summer and said; “I al'ways have been proud of my vegetable garden but this year I have the best garden I have ever had.” This surely speaks -well for my seeds.

A TRIAL ORDER IS ALL THAT IS ASKED

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II. G. WIRT, PiiopitiETon

lUirl’s RiqK Qrade Corn Bell Seeds

ALL MY SEEDS ARE SENT POSTPAID

WATERMELONS

PEPPERS

Tom Watson— Matures in 85 days. The South's most popular, big. sweet watermelon, dark green in color. Melons are long, average large size, splendid shippers and one of the best table quality mel¬ ons on the market. Our stock is grown for us witli great care on a large plantation where no ^other melons are planted. I’acUet, T cts.; 07... 12 cts.; 14 Ib., 25 cts.; Vi lb- 15 cts.; II.., 80 cts.

Iliili.V King — Matures in 120 days. An exceedingly large and hand¬ some pepper of mild llavoi : the peppers are of a bright ruby red. from 41/2 to 6 inches long, by H to 12 inches in circumference. Can be sliced for salads or eaten w'ith salt and vinegar, like tomatoes and cucumbers. l*ackct, 10 cts.; '/• <>7.. 25 cts.; (.7., 10 cts.; ’4 lb., .S1.25

Sweet Mountain — One of the large sorts. Very thin skinned, sweet and mild llavored; much used for stuffed pickles. I'acket, 10 cts.; 1/2 07., 25 cts.; 07., 10 cts.; Vt lb.. $1.15.

POP CORN

Ice Cream or I'eerless — Whiteseeded ; of unquestionable quality; very early; medium size, thin rind, flesh bright scarlet. Rind too thin for shipping, but it is the great home market melon. Few, if any, sorts surpass it in melting, delicious quality. I’acket, < cts.; 07.', 11 cts.; Vi 111., SO cts.; '5 lb., 55 cts.; lb., $1.00.

Kleckley’s fSweets or Monte t'risto — We get our seed of this wonder¬ ful melon direct from the originator, Mr. Kleckley, which is the only true stock. Matures in SO days. One of the earliest melons to ripen and one of the sweetest and best flavored. It is hard to beat; is splendid for home use and market. Large size, handsome appear¬ ance and superior quality, ilelons grow 18 to 24 inches in length and 10 to 12 inches through; rind dark green; flesh bright scarlet, with broad solid heart, extra sweet, melting and_crisp. being en¬ tirely free from stringiness, racket. 8 cts.; 07., 15 cts.; Vi lb., 3b cts.;' >/- lb., 55 cts.; lb., $1.0(1.

MUSKMELONS

Hearts of (lold — The best early sal¬ mon flesh melon and a wonderful money maker. .lust tlie right size to cut in halves and serve alone or with ice cream. Flesh is deep orange, extremely thick, fine grain¬ ed and as sweet as honey. Always free from stringiness — closely netted — very solid — almost blight proof. We never have enough of this seed to go around, so order early please. Packet, HI < ts.; o/.., 15 cts.; Vt lb., 12 cts.; V- lb., 78 cts.; lb.. .81.45.

Kxtra Karly Hackensack — ((15 days). Fruits round and flattened at the end. Very heavily netted and irregularly ribbed. One of the best early green-meated sorts. Melons weigh 4 to 10 pounds. I’ack- ct, (> cts.; 07., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; V; lb., .5.5 cts.; lb., $1.00.

Haiiana Caiitaloiipe — (85 days). The flesh of this melon is very sol¬ id rich salmon color, of mighty good flavor when the melon is thoroughly ripe. Grows from 20 to 30 inches in length and is very prolihc; very peculiar in appearance, I’ackct, 10 cts.; 07., 18 cts.; Vi lb.. 45 cts.; Ve lb.. 80 cts.; lb., $1.50.

Imiirovcd Kocky Ford — (70 days). Does well in most any locality. Very productive, medium early. Flesh is green and very sweet. Vines are very vigorous. One of the best for home use. Packet, 0 cts.; 07.. 12 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; V-- lb., .55 cts.; lb., $1.00.

RADISHES

M bite Icicle — Radishes measuring from 4 to 5 inches long and one- half to three-fourths inch thick. Earlier than any other long white radish pure white, almost transparent, very tender. I’ackct, 7 cts.; <>7., 14 cts.; % lb., 28 cts.; V- lb., 50 cts.; lb„ 00 cts.

Long Scarlet — Tops rather small; roots long and tapering; an in¬ tense bright scarlet; very crisp and tender. When grown rapidly is tree from pungent taste. Ready for use in 25 to 28 days. Packet. 5 cts.; 07.. 10 cts.; % lb., 2.5 cts.; VI. lb., 45 cts.; lb., 85 cts.

French lircakfast^ — Matures in 22 days. A handsome radish, scarlet, with the end and the root white. Quite tender. Packet. 7 cts.; 07., 12 cts.; V, 11)., 25 cts.; V- Ih., 45 cts.; lb., 85 cts.

Vick’s Scarlet Globe — One of the best for forcing or for early outdoor sowing. Perfect in shape and color. Roots are oval or olive-shaped, deep scarlet in color, mild, crisp and tender flesh. Small tops. They are ready for market in 20 to 25 days after sowing. Packet, fl cts.; 07., 12 cts.; 14 lb.. 25 cts.; Vi lb., 45 cts.; lb., 85 cts.

Royal Gem _ Matures in 20 days. A very early radish, quite popular

with market-gardeners. A beautiful, deep scarlet color, with white tips; small tops. Selected stock. Packet, 10 cts.; 8 07., 18 cts.; 14 11).. 40 cts.; Ml lb., 65 cts.; lb., $1.25.

( alifornia Mammoth Winter — Large white winter variety. Packet. 7 <ts.; 07... 14 cts.; Vi lb., 28 cts.; V; lb., 50 cts.; lb., 00 cts.

.Vnstralian Hnlless — Also know in some sections as .lajianese Rice, Tom Thumb or Bumble Bee Popcorn. The Australian Hulless is a dwarf-growing corn, a heavy yielder of attractive ears, peculiar in form, being nearly as thick as long. I’acket, 8 cts.; '4 lb., 13 cts.; ‘/a lb.. 20 cts.; lb., 25 cts.

PEAS

.Maska — Very desirable pea for market, dark green pods, and good shipper. Packet, 10 cts.; V-i lb., 22 cts.; lb., 10 cts.

.Imerican Wonder — The earliest wrinkled pea. Vine 10 to 12 inches high. Very prolific; excellent flavor. Recommended for family use.

I’acket, 10 cts.; V- lb., 22 <ts.; lb., 40 cts.

Lillie Gem — An early dwarf pea for market and family use. Pods large and crowded with 0 to 9 peas. .5 little dwarf pea for canners.

Packet, 10 cts.; V- lb., '20 cts.; lb.. .35 cts.

Little Jlarvel — Vines grow very even, about 15 inches high, bearing good sized pods, frequently in pairs. Good seller on all markets.

Packet, 10 cts.; V- lb.. ’25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.

Xott’s E.xcelsior — One of the most popular varieties for the home garden. Is also veiy desirable for the )narket gardener. Pods are well filled and peas are of delicious flavor. Packet, 10 cts.; >/. lb., 22 cts.; 11)., 40 cts.

.Alderman — This fine new pea is of the Telephone type excepting the pods are of darker color. Highly recommended to market garden¬ ers as a splendid yielder. Packet, 10 cts.; '/i lb., 25 cts.; lb.. 45 cts.

PUMPKINS

Rig Tom — .A greatly improved strain of I'ankee or Connecticut Field Pumpkin which has been selected for many years to secure the most uniform type. Not only are the pumpkins larger and smoother, but the yield is nearly double that of the old variety. We recommend it to our customer.^ as the very best type of cornfield pumpkin. Packet, 5 cts.; oz.. 12 cts.; >4 lb., 22 cts.; V; lb., 411 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Al'intcr I.ii.xiir.v — Fine keeper and enormously productive. Color, golden ruesst. I’acket, 5 cts.; o/.., 14 cts.; Vi lb., 35 cts.; Mi lb., 65

SALSIFY

OR VEGETABLE OYSTERS

Alammoth .Sandwich Island — Improved type, producing roots of extra large size, superior quality, delicate flavor. Packet, 10 cts.; oz., 22 cts.; Vi lb.. 65 cts.

SPINACH

RIoomsdalc or Savo.v Leaf — An early variety and one of the best varieties to plant in the Autumn tor early Spring use. Narrow pointed deep green leaves which are slightly curled. Packet. 5 cts.; 07., 10 Cts.; Mi lb., 17 cts.; Ml lb.. 28 cts.; lb., 50 cts.

SQUASH

Htibbard — This is the well known Winter Squash now grown so largely throughout the country. Vines of strong running growth; fruits large, olive shape, with dark green skin and very rich flesh. An excellent keeper. Packet, 10 cts.; oz... 18 cts.; Mi lb.. 45 cts.; Mi 11)., 80 cts.; lb., $1.50.

Table (Jiieen or “Des Moines" — A comparatively new variety. Mar¬ ket gardeners have found it their best seller. The enthusiasm of customers entitles it to the place among Squashes accorded to “Golden Bantam" in Sweet Corn. Table Queen is just the right size to serve two persons. I’ackct, 10 cts.; 07., 18 cts.; Mi lb., 55 cts.; Mi 11).. $1.00; II)., $1.75.

WE GIVE 10% DISCOUNT FOR EARLY ORDERS

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Prophietor

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lUirl’s High Qrade Corn Bell Seeds

TURNIPS

Turnips do the best in a high¬ ly enriched or sandy loamy soil. One ounce will sow 125 feet of drill; 2 lbs. per acre in drills; 3 lbs. broadcast.

Purple Top Wliite Globe — One of the handsomest and most salable turnips. Desirable for either home or market. Flesh pure white, fine grain; of excellent flavor. Splen¬ did keeper. Heady market in this ts.; V4 lb., 22 ots.; Mi Ih., Hs.;

ALL MY SEEDS ARE SENT POSTPAID

some grasses make a luxuriant growth in the spring, others in the summer and some in the fall. My mixture contains a big percent of Blue Grass, with enough other grasses that grow quickly to shade the ground so the blue grass can get through, as it takes about 21 days for blue grass to come up, it is therefore necessary to have other grasses to shade the ground and to hold the moisture until this grass is through.

WIRT’S LAWN GRASS — This is a good grade of lawn grass seed which contains over 60 per cent Kentucky blue grass seed, and is not to be compared with the cheap pack¬ age seed.

RUTABAGAS

OR SWEDES

Rutabagas require a longer season for maturing than turnips, hence should be sown earlier, about the middle of .June.

■imerican Piirplo Top — An old standard variety. Large roots; yel¬ low color with purple top. Fine quality and a good yieder. Pack¬ et. 7 et.s.; 07.., 12 ets.; % Ih-. <'ts. : M: lli., .70 ets.; II)., 90 ets.

TOMATOES

Our seed is selected from toma¬ toes that have been grown and se¬ lected for seed only. Sow the seed in March and April in hotbed or in pot in a sunny exposure in the house. If stock plants are desired they may be transplanted into a cold frame or green house when 2 or 3 Inches high.

When 5 or 6 inches high and w'hen the ground has become warm, trans¬ plant into the open.

Parliana — Very popular extra early sort. Plants are of compact growth and yield well. Fruit solid, fine quality, and bright red. Ready for market in 90 days. Packet, 10 ets.; oz., 35 ets.; % 11)., 85 ets.

New Stone — This vaiiety has obtained immense popularity with mar¬ ket gardeners, southern growers, canners and home growers every¬ where. Its solidity and carrying qualities are remarkable. Its color is a desirable red, its shape is excellent; perfectly smooth. Packet, 10 ct.s.; 07., 30 ets.: % lb., 70 ets.

Marglobe — A Wonderful New Variety — .\ cross between Livingston's Globe Tomato and a French variety by the name of Marvel. It is a bright red variety not only on the surface but all the way through. It is about the size and shape of Livingston's Globe. One of the best features is that it is resistant to wilt and nail head rust disease. .4n excellent shipping and market variety. Has very small core. Packet, 15 ets.; oz., 50 ets.; % lb., .'Sl.85.

Pondcrosa — Exceptionally large in size. It must have rich soil to be a success, but fruits are very large, purplish pink in color, solid, meaty and very sweet. Packet, 10 ets.; M; oz., 35 ets.; oz., 60 ets.; Vi lb., $1.60.

WIRT’S HIGH-GRADE LAWN GRASS SEED

In making a beautiful lawn lies largely in the prepara¬ tion before the seed is sown. If there is errading to be done the top soil should be removed to a depth of 6 to 8 inches and placed to one side so that when the grade is complete this soil can be replaced. If this is not possible, after the grade is complete have 6 to 8 inches of good black soil hauled in to finish the grade.

This soil should be raked until it is in fine condition and level. Sow the seed early in the spring, then lightly rake it, then it should be thoroughly rolled. This presses the seed into the soil; also makes a solid seed bed. The lawn should be watered often so that it is moist at all times until the seed is through. No one kind of grass will make a lawn, as

50c per lb. 3 lbs. $1.45 10 lbs. $4.75 postpaid

WIRT’S SHADY LAWN GRASS— This seed is blend¬ ed especially to build up a lawn where shade is to be con¬ sidered. This seed is for sowing under trees and shady places where the ordinary seed does not succeed well.

55c per lb. 3 lbs. $1.60 10 lbs. $5.00 postpaid

QUANTITY OF SEED TO USE— 1 lb. to 400 square feet of lawn or double this amount if a quick lawn is wanted.

SEEDS OF HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWERS

The following seeds are sent postpaid.

.VQPir.EfilA OK COI.P5IBINE — An early blooming plant. Flowers well above foliage with long, graceful stems. Suit¬ able for bedding or for cut flowers. 5Ii\c(l Varieties, 10c pkt. BABY’S BREATH or GYPSOPHIE.A — The fine cut, white blossoms are beautiful while fresh, or when dried as ever¬ lastings are indispensable in winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c. C’AMP.ANEE.A — (Canterbury Bells). The well known "Cup and Saucer" plant. Pink, blue and lavender bells, half as large as a teacup. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.

D.AISIES, SH.ASTA, White. The well known large-flowering white Daisy, which was introduced from California. Pkt. 10c. COREOPSIS Eanceolata — A yellow daisy-shaped flower. This plant, with Gaillardla, are the two perennials that best stand hot, sunny locations. Pkt., 10c.

GAIEE.VRDIA — (Blanket Flower). A very useful perennial for the hot, sunny locations. Color a blending of orange-yel¬ low and various shades of red. Very useful as a cut flower, as it blooms all summer. Pkt., 10c.

PYRETHRCM roseuin — (Painted Daisy). One of the newer perennials, but already so popular that some growers are making a specialty of it. The blossom is daisy-shaped and comes in all the colors of pink, white and rose. It is always in bloom at Decoration Day, and combines beautifully with Peonies, as it is the same shade. You can't have too many. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

DEEPIIINICM

These are the beautiful hardy Larkspurs. They come in wonderful shades of blue and lavender, and the spikes some¬ times stand higher than your head. You will wish to try a few of each variety.

BELE.ADONN.Y— Probably the universal favorite because of its exquisite pale blue color. Pkt., 10c.

BEEE.AMOSCM — Just like Belladonna except it is a dark, deep blue, with a white center. Pkt., 10c.

E.ATIIYRI .S or PERENNIAL SWEET PEA — .A sturdy and rapid growing vine, which Is covered all through the late summer with masses of Sweet Pea-shaped flowers in white, pink or rose. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

YIOEA — (Tufted Pansy). This is the Pansy with small blos¬ soms that self-sows among your shrubbery, and is sometimes called "Heartease”. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

DRIVE TO THE NURSERY IN THE SPRING AND MAKE YOUR CHOICE

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II. G. WIRT, PiiOPUiEToii

FLOWER SEEDS ARE SENT POSTPAID

‘easy to grow. The plant is hardy and will withstand light frosts. Seed can be sown outdoors as soon as the ground is warm and dry. Asters are being continually improved. The varie¬ ties listed below are beautiful. Everyone is worthy of a place in vour garden.

((iiecii of (he .Market^ — \ ery early, liranching habit. Double llowers. stems 12 to 15 inches long. Fine for cut Howers. Mixeil colors.

racket. 1(1 cts.

(iiant Comet — Mid-season, 1 .S to 24 inches high. The handsomest Aster of its type. Long twisted petals. Produces an abundance of large, beautiful flowers, yil.xed colors. I’acket, 10 els.

I.ate Braneliiiig — Very beautiful flowers. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. Large deep double blossoms on long stems, (‘’olors, mixed, racket.

lainty white (lower. Delicate 1 ice. Excellent for lioialers and 1 11 boiKiuets. It is a standard variety. Ne; retined little llower. There is a place in ev

Sweet Alyssum

and to use in everyone loves

garden for it. racket. 10 cts.

Balsam (Lady’s Slipper)

Brilliant double rose-like llowers often July to October. Do be.st in a rich lo moisture. They make beautiful tabb de thickly on an erect bushy plant that

racket, 10 cts.

TV/Tei V’irr/tlcl Thf jlarigolds are old favorite

IViarigOla annuUs of easy culture. They li,

with a glitter of yellow far into the frosts of Autun varieties produce large, self-colored blossoms on t French are much smaller but the markings are ver Double Dwarf, .\fricaii— Mixed (Pride of the Gard golden yellow lloevers: dwarf habit. I'ackct, 10 <ts. Dwarf French Donl.lc forts— Mixed

One of the showiest an¬ nuals. Very easy to grow, two inches iicmss. Blooms tin and should have ample [■ora' inns. Flowers are borne grows 1.5 to 20 inches tall.

lowering

garilen

African

Phlox Drummondi-

showiest and most easily raised ill annuals. All the tints of the lainbow are represented with all possible variations of stripes. Vi-ins and eyes of contrasting shades. We know of nothing which pro¬ duces such a continuous supply of (he most attractive llowers anil a wonderful range of colors. 12 inches high. Mixed. I’ackct, 1(1 cts.

Antirrhinum or Snapdragon — ■av-ln'tTwui

everyone. Their beautiful colors and fragrance pleasing. They are easily grown and are fine for ci as a good bedding plant. Mixed. I’ackct, 1(1 cts.

f^rvOTVirtCJ _ Ski.'y of the Fall garden. Gn ta

VtOSmOS green stalks it beais daisy-like llowers if of lavender, pink and red. Ours is the early-blooming blooms from milsummer on. Mammoth Giant Jlixed.

I’acket, 111 cts.

are a ith most re wonderfully Howers as well

Helichrysum (Strawflower)-

Everiasting Hardy . . , annual. 1% feet.

1- lowers are round flat but thick, very full of short, stiff, incurved petals surrounding a depressed center. Their chief value is for winter use in baskets and vases, dried, cut with long stems when about a third opened. .Suspend bunch (heads down) in a cool dry place until thoroughly dried. .Mixed. I’ackct. II) cts.

T El flriS Vtn V _ Giant Hyacinth Flowered. 3 feet. Derives its

J-Ctllibpui name from the striking resemblance of the llow¬

ers to a double Hyacinth. Mixed colors. I’ackct, 1(1 cts.

Sweet Peas — supreme spencers

King White — Large llowering. Glistening purity of the whiteness and the Perfect finish of the Hower make this one of the best. Truly gigantic; very free bloomer. I’ackct, Id cts.; nr.., :>5 cts.

Blue .Monarch — Daik blue. A splendid new dark blue of large size and free bloomer. Very rich in color. I’ackct. 1(1 cts.; <>■/.. . 30 cts. King Edward — Deep rich crimson: a strong and beautiful color. Does not fade. I’ackct. 10 cts.; o/,.. 30 cts.

Hercules — Deep pink. A magnificent soft rose-pink frequently meas¬ ures 2% inches in diameter. I’ackct. 10 cts.; or... 30 cts.

Spencer Mixed — All varieties. I’ackct. 10 cts.; ur... •’() cts.; ■/, Ih., 00 cts.

T on + Einci— Shrubbery plants with Verbena-like llowers In JJClIlLclllct shades of white, red and yellow. I’a.'kct, 10 cts.

Portulaca or Moss Rose— ^^suXsed T" brfiXcy

by any other annual in cultivation. The plants are low-growing and creep along the ground. They thrive well in almost any location, even in a dry sunny place among stones, and can withstand the hot¬ test summer weather. They like the full sunlight. Mixed.

well on poor soil as on rich fact, they prefer a thin, rocky, clay soil. The climbing or trailing varieties are .just the thing to cover a fence, stump or trellis. The dwaif varieties make a good border plant. All varieties are tine for cut (lowers. Keep them picked. Dwarf Nasturtiums. Mixed. I’ackct. 10 cts. fall or ( limbing larictics. Mixed. I’ackct, 10 cts.

’PciriO'ioo _ Miracle Mixed — Our super mixture contains all the

■k (in. St types of all strains, latest novelties and in¬

cluding ruffled llowers and many of the new Sunburst I’ansies;

with fine long stems. Here is something I’ansy world. I’ackct. 20 cts. each; 2 for

different and better i

3.-> cts.

lants ef|ual the Petunias for freedoii and variety of color. Petunias will pro sweet scented flow’rs in their delicate and gorgeous

SINGLE SM-XLL I LOW EKING, I'/g I EE f

osf-pink with white throat; very dainty anil of (he most poimlar Howering plants in cultivation. I’ackct, l.j 2 tor 2.-. < ts.

I.AKGE SINGLE FLOW EKING Balcoin Blue — Rich, velvety— indigo blue. I’ackct, 20 cts.

.Mixed Large Single— I’ackct . I.J cts.

CJalvia _ America or . . Fire-Continuous blooming,

•JctxVlCk form in habii of growth, which makes it valuable for bedding or planting in lines. I’ackct, 2.5 cts. VovVlonfl A very popular garden annual. For beds and bor- V Cl UCllCt dels, and window boxes. Particularly fine as an undergrowth for tall plants.

< hoicc .Mixed. All colors. I’ackct. 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts.

icularly

Zinnias —

Packet 10 cts. each

Th'-se most attractive flowers are very popular. Remarkable for profusion and duration of (lowers. A wonderful range of color. Old rose, dainty cream, brilliant yellow, striking red, deep purple, and other lovely colors. Very easy to grow. Our new varieties far surpass the old kinds.

Mixed Giant-Flowering Sliow Zinnias— H uge (lowers on long stems. Bright and ideasing colors. Produces remarkable ef¬ fects. lie sure to have tliis attraction in your ganlen. I’kt. lOc.

D.MII.LV FLOW EK V.tKIEflES Bat terciip — A deep creamy yellow. I’kt. Klc.

Dream — A fine deep lavender, turning to purple, a new shade.

I’ki. lOc

.Meteor — .V rich glowing deep red. I’kt. lOc.

t’almon Kosc — A rose salmon cfilor. Very select. I’kt. Klc.

ZINNIA EILI.II’l I

These small llowered Zinnias are very popular as a cut Howr. The llow.-rs are small and perfectly formed.

(Salmon Kosc — A rose salmon color. Very select, I’kI. lOc. Scarlet Gem — A rich bright scarlet. I’kt. lOc.

Golden Gent — A bright golden color. I’kt. IDc. ^

This old-time an¬ nual. which is once mixed colors. Wonderful

Scabiosa or Mourning Bride

more decidedly

favor, is hei-e offered i fl — Best large flowers. l»a<-k

CARE AND PLANTING OF PERENNIAL AND FLOWER SEEDS a depth of five times the diameter of the seed. Many seeds are very small and just pressing them into the soil fine seed bed is necessary for fine seeds. Some sow the seed broadcast and some in rows. We favor the 1 keep the weeds out easier. Here at the nursery after the seeds are sown we place a piece of muslin or burlap sack over the of this. The cloth keeps the soil from washing and also keeps the soil from drying out. Leave the cloth on until the seeds just get through. If you leave the cloth on too long the seed will grow into the cloth and will all be pulled up in taking off the cloth. Ninety of the seed that don’t grow is caused by the lack of moisture at the time they are just coming through the ground. If at this time the soil dry and bake the little plants are burnt off and that ends them, so keep your seed beds moist at this time.

is allowed

ALPHA NURSERY, Alpha, Illinois

H. G. WIRT, Proprietor

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I

JILPHA QREENHOUSE

SWEET ALYSSUM

Fine for borders

10c each; $1.00 per 12

SALVIA (Scarlet Sage)

One of the showiest, cheapest and most practical red flow'ers for summer bed and border. Grown from cuttings and pinched making good bushy plants.

10c each; $1.10 per doz.

HANGING BASKETS

Filled wdth ferns, plants and vines.

$1.25 and up Filled porch bo.xes.

$1.00 and up

ASTERS

Fine large plants in separate colors of lavender, pink, white and purple.

35c per doz.; 3 doz. for 90c

Pansy Plants

Giant Flowering mixed colors

35c per doz.; 3 doz. $1.00

Petunias

Doubles 17c each; $1.65 per doz. Rosy Morn 10c each; $1.10 per doz. Royal Purple 10c each; $1.10 per doz. Giant Single Mixed 10c each; $1.10 per doz.

Cut Flowers

We furnish Cut Flowers for all oc¬ casions. Prices vary according to the season; the following prices will prob¬ ably be higher at Christmas and Moth¬ ers’ Day and low'er in the Summer. CARNATIONS red, pink, white.

$1.50 per doz.

ROSES red, pink, white.

$2.50, $3.00 and $4.00 per doz. SNAPDRAGONS all colors.

$1.50 per doz. LILIES $4.00 and up per doz.

Tulips, Jonquils, Larkspur, Chrysan¬ themums, etc., in season.

We have a large assortment of bedding stock for window boxes, urns, vases and general flower bed planting. Why not visit the greenhouse, select your plants and take them home with you? You will save the post¬ age and get to select just what you want. We have lots of plants that are not listed on this page and also have bargains that will save you money and will make your trip worthwhile. We are open days, nights and Sun¬ days during the Spring planting season. So come anytime, there will always be someone here to wait on you.

Note: Bedding plants are not shipped until about the first week in May on account of danger from frost. Should you include your order for Greenhouse plants in with your nursery order the greenhouse plants will be sent later unless advised to the contrary.

GERANIUMS

S. A. NUTT (red).

4 in. 23c each; 3 for 80c S. A. NUTT (red).

3 in. 18c each; 3 for 45c S. A. NUTT (red).

2^4 in. 12c each; 3 for 33c POITEVINE (Salmon Pink).

4 in. 28c each; 3 for $1.10 BARNEY (Pink or red).

4 in. 28c each; 3 for 75c RICARD (Orange Red).

4 in. 28; each; 3 for 75c Z SPECIAL (Bright Pink).

4 in. 28c each; 3 for 75c MARTHA WASHINGTON or Pansy Type 4 in. 38c; 3 for $1.10 3 in. 32c ; 3 for 90c

DROOPING VINES For Porch Boxes and Hanging Baskets ASPARAGUS SPRINGERII FERNS. 4 in. 28c each; 3 for 75c

3 in. 18c each; 3 for 47c PARLOR IVY. 3 in. 18c each; 3 for 47c

verv rapid grower with dark green foliage.

ENGLISH IVY. 3 in. 20c each; 3 for 55c

WANDERING JEW. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.

VINCA VARIEGATED. One of the most popular of drooping vines. Foliage is green with white edging. 4 in. 28c each; 3 for 75c

3 in. 18c each; 3 for 47c

FLOWER PLANTS

SNAP DRAGONS all colors. 10c each; $1.10 per doz.

LANTANAS best of the named varieties. 30c each

DRACENAS for porch bo.xes or urns. 30c each

VERBENAS separate colors of red, Idue, purple, rose and white.

10c each; $1.10 per doz.

AGERATUM best blue border plant. 10c each; $1.10 per doz.

COLEUS or foliage plants. Asst, colors. 10c each; $1.10 per doz.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

Postage Prepaid

TOMATOES. Earliana. Ponclerosa, Stone, Marglobe and Beef Steak.

13c per doz.; 2 doz. for 25c TOMATOES (Oxheart). Very large and nearly free of seeds. One crop of these will convince you that they are the finest tomato. 20c per doz.; 3 doz. 50c TREE TOMATOES. Fine for the city garden as they take up very little room.

15c per doz.

CABBAGE. Earlv Jersey Wakefield. Late Flat Dutch and Danish Bald Head.

13c per doz.; 2 doz. for 25c CAULIFLOWER. 20c per doz.

PEPPERS. Sweet and red hots. 20c per doz.

EGG PLANTS. 20c per doz.

CELERY. 15c per doz.; 75c per 100.

Which would-

choose?

I am offering the following SHRUBS and TREES in smaller sizes at a very low price, and those who wish to plant younger shrubs and trees than are listed in the cata¬ logue, can save money on the items listed below. The stock is all good, first-class, but only one year old. They will make just as good Shrubs and Trees as you can buy, but will take about two years longer, than our regular two year stock.

The descriptions of all the items listed below can be found in the front of this catalogue.

	1 3 Plants 1	6 Plants	1 12 Plants	3-4 ft. Trees	S trees	10 trees
12-18 in. Size	1 70c	$1.35	$2.60	One year	$1.00	$1.90
Postage	! 10c 1	14c	20c	Postage	15c	1 25c

Your selection of varieties.

Dogwood Red Dogwood Yellow Golden Belle Hydrangia P. G. Hills of Snow Honeysuckle Bush Syringa M. O. Sumac Cut Leaf Golden Elder Spirea Ant Waterer Spirea Thunbergi Tamarix African Weigelia Rosea Arrowwood

Evergreen Planting at Nursery

’it's not a Home-

it's PLANTED

Evergreens Growing in Nursery

APPLE TREES Early Harvest Wealthy

Yellow Transparent Delicious

Duchess

Grimes Golden Jonathan Stayman’s Winesap

PEACH TREES Golden J. H. Hale Champion Crosby Elberta Early Elberta Wilson Alexander

BRIDAL WREATH 1 l 12-18 in. $1.00 per 12

I BARBERRY JAP. > Postage 10c per 12. - 10-16 in. $1.00 per 12

PRIVET HARDY ) I 12-16 in. $1.00 per 12