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SEASON  1926 

Price  List  of 

TREES 

SHRUBS 

PLANTS 

ALL  ARIZONA  GROWN 


CAMPUS  SCENE,  U.  of  A. 


MONTHAN 

BROTHERS 

Nurserymen 

P.  O.  Box  686  Phone  524-.J 

TUCSON,  ARIZONA 

Nurseries:  La  Cienega,  Vail,  Ariz. 
Tucson  Salesyard:  Menlo  Park. 
Phoenix  Salesyard:  1010  North  Central  Ave. 


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NOTICE  TO  CUSTOMERS 

TERMS — All  orders  sent  out  C.  O.  D.  except  to 
customers  who  have  established  credit  with  us. 

All  mail  orders  from  correspondents  unknown 
to  us,  and  who  desire  goods  sent  C.  O.  D.  must  be 
accompanied  by  at  least  one-third  cash. 

REPLACEMENTS— All  the  trees  we  sell  have 
been  passed  as  healthy  by  the  State  Inspectors, 
and  we  take  great  pains  to  deliver  them  in  good 
condition.  With  anything  like  fair  treatment  on 
the  part  of  the  purchaser  there  is  no  reason  why 
any  tree  should  fail  to  grow.  However,  if  for  some 
unknown  reason,  a tree  should  fail  to  start  and 
grow  we  will  undertake  to  replace  it  at  half-price; 
on  condition  that  the  tree  be  planted  not  later 
than  March  15th,  and  that  we  are  notified  as  to  the 
failure  of  the  tree  before  June  1st  of  the  same 
season. 

This  replacement  offer,  however,  does  not  apply 
where  the  trees  do  not  receive  fair  treatment  at 
the  customer’s  hands,  or  where  trees  are  shipped 
or  handled  by  carriers  or  others  beyond  our  con- 
trol, and  only  applies  on  trees  purchased  at  our 
list  prices,  and  not  on  trees  sold  at  wholesale  rates 
or  by  special  quotations. 

GUARANTEE — We  take  every  precaution  to 
have  each  tree  and  plant  true  to  label.  If  from 
any  fault  of  ours  a tree  is  not  so,  we  will  replace 
it  free  of  charge,  but  it  is  to  be  understood  that 
under  no  circumstances  are  we  liable  for  more 
than  the  amount  originally  paid  for  such  tree  or 
plant. 


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A FEW  L . THE  PLANTING  AND  CARE 
SOUTHERN  ARIZONA 

It  is  impossible  in  the  space  at  our  disposal  to 
enter  into  a long  discussion  on  the  planting  and 
care  of  trees,  but  we  will  simply  mention  a few  of 
the  details  wherein  the  practice  in  this  locality 
differs  from  that  in  other  sections  of  the  country, 
and  wherein,  as  our  experience  shows  us,  inex- 
perienced planters  usually  err. 

(1)  Deciduous  trees  and  shrubs  are  those  that 
shed  their  leaves  and  become  dormant  in  winter. 
Such  plants  should  be  set  out  during  the  cold 
weather  of  January  and  February  while  they  are 
dormant.  They  are  dug  up  and  .transplanted  with 
naked  roots,  and  cannot  safely  be  moved  while  in 
growth.  Evergreen  trees  and  shrubs,  being  usually 
moved  with  dirt  around  the  roots,  have  a much 
longer  planting  season,  and  can  be  set  out  any 
time  except  during  the  extremely  hot  weather.  A 
good  time  to  plant  hardy  evergreens  such  as  the 
Cypress  is  during  October,  and  plants  set  out  at 
this  time  will  quickly  get  established  and  will 
make  some  growth  during  the  winter  months.  The 
more  tender  evergreens,  however,  such  as  the 
Pepper  tree,  if  planted  at  this  time  will  run  some 
risk  from  frost,  and  it  is  best  to  put  off  planting 
these  until  the  heavy  frosts  are  over  about  March. 

(2)  Where  “Caliche”  exists,  tree  holes  are 
usually  made  four  or  five  feet  in  diameter,  and 
should  be  continued  down  until  a softer  stratum 
of  “Caliche”  is  encountered.  This  will  usually 
occur  within  four  or  five  feet.  This  is  done  in 
order  to  provide  drainage,  which  is  absolutely 
necessary  in  these  holes.  When  the  hole  is  com- 
pleted the  drainage  can  be  tested  by  filling  the 
hole  with  water,  and  noting  how  fast  it  seeps 
away.  Where  drainage  is  very  poor,  dynamite 
is  sometimes  used  to  shake  up  the  bottom  of  a 
hole,  but  is  not  usually  necessary. 

Use  the  best  soil  obtainable  for  filling  the  holes, 
rejecting  all  broken  “caliche.”  It  is  not  necessary, 
however,  to  haul  “river  bottom”  or  other  special 
kinds  of  soil  at  great  expense.  Any  fairly  good 
soil  that  is  handy  will  do  just  as  well. 

MANURE  MUST  NEVER  BE  USED  in  tree  holes 
unless  its  use  is  thoroughly  understood.  Large 
numbers  of  trees  are  killed  every  year  in  this  man- 
ner. Plain  soil  only  should  be  used  in  the  holes 
when  planting,  while  fertilizers  can  be  applied 
after  the  tree  is  established,  by  allowing  them  to 
seep  down  to  the  roots  with  the  irrigation  water. 

No  replacements  will  be  made  on  trees  where 
manure  has  been  used  in  the  tree  holes. 

(3)  When  your  trees  are  delivered,  if  you  are 
not  ready  to  plant  them  at  once,  do  not  leave 
them  in  the  bundles  or  bales,  but  immediately  re- 
move all  packing  materials  from  the  roots  and 
“heel  them  in”  by  digging  a hole  and  burying 
the  roots  in  moist  soil,  covering  well  up  onto  the 


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stems  of  the  trees.  In  this  wa  1 will  keep 

perfectly  until  you  are  ready  t them.  Keep 

the  roots  of  trees  moist  while  hancllmg,'  and  expose 
them  to  the  air  as  little  as  possible. 

No  replacements  will  be  made  on  trees  that 
have  not  been  either  planted  or  “heeled  in”  within 
twenty-four  hours  of  delivery. 

(4)  When  planting  evergreen  trees  that  are 
balled  in  cans  do  not  try  to  remove  the  whole 
can,  as  you  are  more  than  likely  to  break  the 
ball  of  dirt  and  kill  the  tree.  With  an  ordinary 
can  opener  cut  around  and  remove  the  bottom  of 
the  can,  and  then  plant  the  tree  with  the  sides 
of  the  can  intact.  After  planting,  should  the  sides 
of  the  can  project  above  the  soil,  the  part  that 
does  so  can  also  be  removed  with  the  can  opener. 
By  handling  the  tree  in  this  way  there  is  no  dan 
ger  of  breaking  the  ball  of  dirt,  which  would  be 
fatal  to  the  tree,  and  at  the  same  time  drainage 
is  provided;  while  the  part  of  the  can  left  under- 
ground will  soon  rot  away. 

When  trees  are  balled  in  burlap  do  not  try  to 
remove  the  burlap  in  planting,  but  simply  place 
the  tree  in  its  proper  position  in  the  hole  and 
pull  in  the  dirt.  The  burlap  will  rot  very  quickly 
underground. 

Balled  trees  should  always  be  staked  after 
planting  to  prevent  damage  from  wind. 

No  replacements  wall  be  made  on  balled  ever- 
green trees  which  are  not  handled  in  planting  in 
accordance  with  the  above  directions. 

We  usually  cut-back,  ready  for  planting,  all 
trees  over  a certain  size,  but  in  the  case  of  small 
trees  and  shrubs  to  which  this  has  not  been  done, 
care  should  be  taken  to  cut  them  back  at  least 
one-third.  This  is  very  important,  and  applies 
particularly  to  Fruit  trees. 

No  replacements  will  be  made  on  Fruit  trees  or 
others  which  have  not  been  cut  back  on  planting. 

(5)  After  a tree  is  planted  and  before  it  starts 
to  grow,  keep  the  soil  damp,  but  do  not  irrigate  it 
heavily  every  day,  thus  keeping  the  soil  in  a sod- 
den condition. 

See  that  each  tree  has  a large  deep  basin  around 
it  for  irrigation  purposes,  and  never  attempt  to 
irrigate  trees  with  a lawn  sprinkler.  A mulch  or 
layer  of  straw,  sawdust,  leaves  or  some  such  ma- 
terial placed  in  each  tree  basin  will  prevent  the 
soil  baking  in  the  sun  after  irrigation. 

When  you  wish  to  irrigate  turn  on  the  water 
until  you  are  sure  that  the  ground  is  thoroughly 
wet  down  as  far  as  the  roots  extend,  and  then 
withhold  it  until  the  top  few  inches  of  soil  begin 
to  show  the  need  of  it.  When  drainage  exists 
there  is  no  danger  of  applying  too  much  water  at 
one  time,  but  it  should  not  be  applied  too  often, 
so  that  the  ground  remains  in  a sodden  condition. 


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Roughly  speaking,  trees  should  be  irrigated  at 
intervals  varying  from  twice  a week  during  the 
very  hottest  time  of  the  year,  to  twice  a month 
during  the  coolest.  This,  of  course,  varies  some- 
what with  the  nature  of  the  soil  and  the  kind  of 
trees. 

(6)  Roses  like  a rather  heavy,  rich  soil,  and  do 
best  planted  in  the  open,  for  although  they  appre- 
ciate shade  during  the  hot  months,  they  need  all 
the  sun  possible  during  their  blooming  seasons  in 
the  Spring  and  Fall  of  the  year.  This  does  not 
mean,  however,  that  climbing  or  other  roses 
should  be  planted  against  a brick  wall  with  a 
southern  exposure,  as  in  such  a position  the  heat 
of  the  sun  will  surely  burn  them  during  the  Sum- 
mer. The  pruning  of  roses  when  they  are  once 
established  should  never  be  neglected,  and  while 
dormant  about  January  they  should  be  cut  back 
severely.  When  they  cease  blooming  in  the  early 
Summer  they  should  receive  another  pruning,  but 
this  time  a very  light  one,  and  from  then,  until 
the  cooler  weather  of  the  Fall  arrives,  their 
growth  should  be  hindered  by  a somewhat  stinted 
supply  of  water.  This  treatment  will  result  in  a 
profusion  of  bloom  in  the  Fall  of  the  year. 

(7)  About  the  end  of  September  begin  to  pre- 
pare evergreens  for  frost  by  applying  very  little 
water,  in  order  to  harden  the  young  wood  result- 
ing from  the  rapid  growth  that  takes  place  in 
the  Fall  of  the  year. 

As  soon  as  cold  weather  has  set  in,  begin  to 
irrigate  the  evergreens  again,  and  continue  to  do 
so  throughout  the  winter.  This  treatment  of  ever- 
greens will  prevent  injury  by  frost,  as  far  as  it  is 
possible  to  do  so. 

A SUGGESTION 

When  “caliche”  does  not  exist  and  there  are  no 
expensive  holes  to  be  dug,  we  suggest  that  it 
would  be  a highly  profitable  idea  for  the  future, 
to  plant  a quantity  of  either  Arizona  Cypress  or 
Eucalyptus  trees  (see  page  9),  provided  one  has 
sufficient  unimproved  land  for  the  purpose.  Plant- 
ed in  the  form  of  groves,  windbrakes  or  clumps, 
in  the  course  of  a few  years  these  trees  will  make 
any  place  highly  valuable  and  easily  saleable. 
Small  trees  for  this  purpose  grown  in  cans  or 
pots  are  cheap,  and  since  there  is  no  shock  in 
transplanting,  such  as  larger  trees  undergo,  will 
make  a remarkably  quick  growth  with  sufficient 
irrigation.  We  will  be  glad  to  quote  prices  on 
trees  for  this  purpose. 


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PRICE  LIST  OF  TREES  AND 
PLANTS  SUITABLE  FOR 
SOUTHERN  ARIZONA 

THE  FOLLOWING  PRICES  ARE  FOR  SINGLE 
TREES — SPECIAL  PRICES  ON 
QUANTITIES 

SPECIMEN  TREES,  LARGER  THAN  THOSE 
LISTED  BELOW,  AT  SPECIAL  PRICES 

QUOTATIONS  BY  SIZE  OF  TREES  INSTEAD  OF 
AGE  MADE  ON  REQUEST 


DECDUOUS  TREES 

THORNBER  COTTONWOOD  (COTTONLESS)  — 
Introduced  by  Prof.  J.  J.  Thornber  of  the  Uni- 
versity of  Arizona.  Is  very  much  superior  to  our 
native  Cottonwood,  growing  more  rapidly,  and 
having  a very  much  larger  leaf  and  a clean 
silvery-white  bark.  It  also  sheds  its  leaves  a 
month  later  in  the  Fall  and  comes  out  two 
weeks  earlier  in  the  Spring.  This  is  the  best 
tree  to  plant  where  an  extremely  quick-growing, 
large  shade  tree  is  desired. 

2 to  3 years $1.00  to  $2.00 

We  have  a limited  number  of  Specimen  trees  of 
the  Thornber  Cottonwood,  about  3 inches  in 
diameter  and  2 0 feet  high.  These  trees  will 
make  a useful  shade  tree  the  very  first  season. 

-.$3.00  each 

TEXAS  UMBRELLA — Well  known  popular  shade 
tree.  Dense,  round,  umbrella-shaped  head,  with 
dark  green  leaves. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

ARIZONA  ASH — A native  of  this  country  and  the 
only  Ash  that  will  grow  here.  One  of  the  best 
trees  for  street  planting,  and  is  used  for  this 
purpose  all  over  the  Southwest. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

ARIZONA  WALNUT — A large,  spreading,  native 
tree  of  dense  foliage  and  of  fairly  rapid  growth. 
Similar  to  the  Black  Walnut.  Makes  an  excel- 
lent, hardy,  long  lived  shade  tree. 

2 to  3 years..-. 75c  to  $1.50 

RUSSIAN  MULBERRY — The  best  Mulberry  for 
shade.  A very  hardy,  quick-growing  tree  with 
large  spreading  head.  Stands  drought  well. 
Fruit  small  and  scanty. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

DOWNING  MULBERRY — The  best  Mulberry  for 
fruit.  Grows  rapidly  and  makes  a good  shade 
tree.  Fruit  large  and  plentiful. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

FRUITLESS  MULBERRY  (KINGAN) — A guaran- 
teed absolutely  non-fruiting  variety  grafted  on 
the  Russian  Mulberry.  This  tree,  which  origi- 
nated with  Judge  S.  L.  Kingan  of  Tucson,  has 
a particularly  well  shaped  head.  It  blossoms  in 
the  Spring,  but  does  not  set  fruit. 

2 to  3 years $1.00  to  $2.00 

WEEPING  RUSSIAN  MULBERRY — A weeping 
tree  of  medium  size  and  very  graceful,  with  long 
slender  branches  drooping  to  th©  ground. 

2 to  3 years $2.00  to  $3.00 


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WEEPING  WILLOW — A well-known,  highly  or7 
namental  tree  with  drooping  branches.  Does 
well  here  with  plenty  of  water. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

LOMBARDY  POPLAR — A tall,  spire-like  tree 
with  dense  bright-green  foliage  and  large  leaves. 
Grows  very  rapidly,  but  requires  plenty  of  water. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

BALM  OF  GILEAD — A poplar  with  a broad 
spreading  head,  large  leaves  and  greenish  bark. 

A very  fine  tree.  2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

CAROLINA  POPLAR — Has  an  upright  pyramidal 
head  and  large,  glossy,  green  leaves  with  white 
bark.  A rapid  grower  under  favorable  condi- 
tions 2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

CATALPA — Has  a spreading  head  with  large, 
heart-shaped  leaves.  Bears  immense  clusters  of 
white  and  blue  flowers  freely  in  Spring. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

BLACK  LOCUST — A very  hardy,  quick-growing 
tree  with  spreading  thorny  branches,  bearing 
white  flowers  in  Spring. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

HONEY  LOCUST — A rapid-growing,  ornamental 
tree  with  a loose,  open  head  and  acacia-like 
foliage.  Is  very  graceful  and  extremely  drought- 
resistant. 

2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

AILANTHUS  (Tree  of  Heaven) — A purely  orna- 
mental tree  with  long,  fern-like  leaves.  Grows 

quickly.  2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

ELM  (Chinese) — A new  tree  that  has  been  grow- 
ing for  the  last  four  years  on  the  University 
campus.  Has  the  appearance  and  habit  of  the 
American  Elm,  but  is  a rapid  grower. 

2 to  3 years $1.00  to  $2.00 

ELDER  (Native  Mexican) — Very  popular.  Grows 
all  Winter  and  is  green  by  Christmas.  Flowers 
in  Spring.  Can  be  trained  as  either  tree  or 
shrub.  2 to  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

DECIDUOUS  SHRUBS 

POMEGRANATE  (Fruiting) — Very  popular  for 
hedges,  bears  excellent  fruit. 

Per  hundred.. $10.00  to  $20.00 

POMEGRANATE  (Flowering) — A handsome  shrub 
with  shining  green  leaves  and  large  double  red 

or  variegated  flowers 75c  to  $1.00 

TAMARISK — Very  hardy.  Has  fine  feathery  foli- 
age tipped  with  large  spikes  of  small  pink  flow- 
ers. Will  stand  considerable  alkali.  Is  used  for 
hedges  or  screens,  and  is  very  effective  grown 
in  clumps.  Can  be  headed  up  as  a tree  if  desired. 

- 75c  to  $1.00 

ALTHEA  (Rose  of  Sharon) — A pretty,  very  free- 
flowering  shrub  blooming  during  the  hot  weath- 
er when  flowers  are  scarce. 

Several  colors 75c  to  $1.00 

SPIREA  (Bridal  Wreath) — Medium-sized,  grace7 
ful,  white-flowering  shrub.  Flowers  profusely 

in  the  Spring 75c  to  $1.00 

LILAC — Can  be  grown  successfully  in  this  climate,] 

but  requires  considerable  care  and  attention  and 
prefers  some  shade  during  the  hot  weather. 

- 75c  to  $1.00 


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LEMON  VERBENA — An  old-fashioned  shrub, 
grown  chiefly  for  the  fragrance  of  its  foliage. 
75c  to  $1.00 


EVERGREEN  TREES 

PEPPER  TREE — One  of  the  most  popular  ever- 
green trees  throughout  the  Southwest  wherever 
the  frost  is  not  too  severe.  The  drooping,  feath- 
ery foliage  is  particularly  graceful.  This  tree 
is  very  sensitive  to  overwatering,  especially 
when  newly  planted.  Grown  in  cans. 

2 and  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

ARIZONA  CYPRESS — A splendid  native  ornamen- 
tal tree  of  pyramidal  habit.  Bluish-green  folL 
age.  A good  grower  and  very  hardy.  When  once 
established  this  tree  will  exist  without  irrigai 
tion,  on  our  rainfall  alone,  although  of  course 
under  such  conditions  the  growth  will  be  slow, 


Grow:*  in  cans,  2 and  3 years 75c  to  $2.00 

Balled,  3 to  5 feet. $3.00  to  $5.00 


The  three  kinds  of  Cypress  trees  listed  here  de- 
serve planting  extensively.  They  are  among  thQ 
finest  of  ornamental  evergreens  and  are  never 
damaged  by  frost.  Their  style  of  foliage  contrasts 
well  with  other  trees,  and  they  never  fail  to  at- 
tract attention  wherever  planted.  The  campus  of 
the  University  of  Arizona  has  been  planted  exten-r 
sively  to  these  trees  during  the  last  few  years, 
owing  to  their  being  so  well  adapted  to  the  condi- 
tions prevailing  there. 

MONTEREY  CYPRESS — The  well-known  Cali- 
fornian Cypress  with  dense,  dark  green  foliage. 
Contrasts  well  with  the  Arizona  Cypress. 

Grown  in  cans,  2 and  3 years 75c  to  $2.00 

ITALIAN  CYPRESS  (Pillar  Cypress) — A tall, 
tapering  form  with  branches  growing  parallel 
with  the  trunk. 

Grown  in  cans,  2 and  3 years 75c  to  $2.00 

Balled,  3 to  5 feet $3.00  to  $5.00 

ARBOR  VITAE  (Chinese) — A low,  bushy,  com- 
pact, symmetrical  tree  of  pyramidal  shape.  An 
excellent  ornamental  for  a small  yard  or  for  in- 
formal planting.  Grown  in  cans. 

2 and  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

Balled,  2 to  3 feet $2.50  to  $4.00 

CASUARINA  (Beefwood) — A rapid-growing,  tall, 
upright  tree  with  drooping  branches,  bearing 
dark  green,  needle-like  leaves.  A very  hand- 
some ornamental  tree,  growing  well  in  any  kind 
of  soil. 

Grown  in  cans,  2 and  3 years.. 75c  to  $1.50 

EUCALYPTUS — We  grow  two  varieties  of  these 
well-known  trees.  (1)  E.  Rudis  or  the  Desert 
Gum.  (2)  E.  Rostrata  or  the  Red  Gum.  These 
are  the  two  best  varieties  for  this  climate. 

Grown  in  cans,  2 and  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

WEEPING  PITTOSPORUM — A very  handsome, 
medium-sized  tree  with  drooping  branches. 
Quite  hardy.  Grown  in  cans,  2 and  3 years. 

75c  to  $1.50 

STERCULIA  (Bottle  Tree  or  Australian  Poplar)  — 
Of  upright  tapering  habit.  Leaves  change  shape 
continually.  An  excellent  tree  for  street  plant- 
ing. 

2 and  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 


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PALO  VERDE  (Bagote) — A curious  native  tree 
with  bright  green  bark  and  feathery  branches. 
Is  covered  with  yellow  flowers  in  the  Spring. 

Grown  in  cans,  2 and  3 years 75c  to  $1.50 

LOQUAT — A low-growing  Japanese  fruit  tree  with 
large,  rough,  glaucous  leaves. 

Grown  in  cans,  2 and  3 years $1.50  to  $2.00 

EVERGREEN  SHRUBS 

OLEANDER — Most  popular  evergreen  flowering 
shrub.  We  grow  the  two  best  varieties:  double 

pink  and  double-white.  Balled $1.00  to  $2.50 

JASMINE  (Primulinum) — Dark  green  drooping 
branches  covered  with  bright  yellow  flowers.  A 
semi-trailing  plant  that  is  handsome  all  the 

year  round 75c  to  $1.50 

CALIFORNIA  PRIVET — The  most  common  ever- 
green hedge  plant. 

Per  100,  Bare  Roots $10.00  and  $15.00 

Specimens  (balled) $1.00  to  $1.50 

JAPANESE  PRIVET — Has  a larger  leaf  than  the 

California  Privet,  and  is  more  persistently  ever- 
green. Can  be  used  either  for  a hedge  or  as  a 
tree. 

In  flats,  per  100 $5.00 

Specimens  (Balled) $1.50  to  $2.00 

EUONYMUS  (Japonicus) — Very  effective  as  a 
specimen  shrub.  Stands  trimming  weP  and 
makes  a grand  hedge  plant. 

Grown  in  cans 75c  to  $1.50 

PITTOSPORUM  (tobira) — A low-growing  orna- 
mental shrub  with  dark  green  leaves. 

Grown  in  cans 75c  to  $1.50 

BURNING  BUSH  (Crataegus  pyracantha) — A 
thick,  thorny  shrub  with  small  glossy  leaves. 
Bears  white  flowers,  followed  by  red  berries 
which  persist  all  winter. 

Grown  in  cans 75c  to  $1.50 

COTONEASTER  PANOSA — A very  attractive 
shrub,  bearing  scarlet  berries  all  winter. 

Grown  in  cans 75c  to  $1.50 

EVERGREEN  TAMARISK  (Athel) — A new  intro- 
duction from  Algiers.  Grayish-green  foliage  re- 
sembling somewhat  the  Arizona  Cypress.  Grows 
extremely  rapidly,  and  can  be  used  either  as  a 

tree  or  a shrub.  Grown  in  cans 75c  to  $1.50 

Cuttings $3.00  per  100 

SPANISH  BROOM — Well  known  yellow-flowering 
shrub.  Very  resistant  to  drought. 

Grown  in  cans 75c  to  $1.50 

LAVENDER — For  low  hedges.  Useful  for  edging 
walks.  Per  dozen $1.50 

palms 

CALIFORNIA  FAN  PALM  ( Washingtonia  Fili- 
fera) — The  only  hardy,  large-growing  Fan  Palm 
for  this  locality.  A rapid  grower.  Can  be  used  for 
street-planting,  if  desired. 

Balled,  2 to  3 years $1.50  to  $2.50 

Extra  large  Specimens.  Prices  on  application. 
ORNAMENTAL  DATE  PALM  (Phoenix  Canarien- 
sis) — One  of  the  handsomest  of  all  Palms  with 
dark  green  pinnate  leaves.  Is  not  quite  so  hardy 
as  the  Fan  Palm  and  grows  somewhat  slower. 
Makes  an  excellent  tub  plant. 

Balled,  2 to  4 years $2.00  to  $3.50 

Extra  large  Specimens.  Prices  on  application. 


ARIZONA  TREES  FOR  ARIZONA 


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MONTHAN  BROTHERS 


ROSES 

We  have  small  stocks  of  many  other  varieties  in 
addition  to  those  listed  below.  We  have  probably 
got  the  particular  variety  you  are  looking  for.  If 
you  wish  us  to  make  a selection  of  varieties  for 
you  we  will  do  our  best  to  satisfy  you. 

1 year,  50c  each;  $4.50  per  10 

2 year,  75c  each;  $6.50  per  10 

RED— 

American  Beauty  (rosy-crimson). 

Crimson  Queen  (dark  crimson). 

Ecarlate  (scarlet  red). 

Eugene  E.  Marlitt,  (carmine-scarlet). 

George  Dickson  (dark  crimson). 

Gruss  an  Teplitz  (bright  crimson). 

His  Majesty  (deep-crimson). 

J.  B.  Clark  (deep-scarlet). 

Mrs.  A.  R.  Waddell  (rosy-scarlet). 

Red  Radiance  (crimson-scarlet). 

Ulrich  Brunner  (cherry-red). 

PINK— 

F.  R.  Patzer  (buff-pink). 

George  Ahrends  (clear-pink). 

La  Detroit  (shell-pink). 

La  France  (silvery-pink). 

Mile.  Cecile  Brunner  (salmon-pink). 

Mme.  Caroline  Testout  (clear-pink). 

Mrs.  Chas.  Bell  (shell-pink). 

Ophelia  (salmon-flesh). 

Radiance  (rosy-carmine). 

Wellesley  (bright  pink). 

WHITE — 

Bessie  Brown  (creamy-white). 

Frau  Carl  Druschki  (pure  white). 

Kaiserin  A.  V.  (ivory-white). 

White  La  France  (pearl-white). 

YELLOW— 

Etoile  de  Lyon  (sulphur-yellow). 

Isabelle  Sprunt  (bright-yellow). 

Lady  Hillingdon  (golden-yellow). 

Souv.  de  Pierre  Notting  (apricot-yellow). 
Sunburst  (cadmium-yellow). 

CLIMBING  ROSES 

75c  each  except  where  noted. 

Cherokee  (double  white). 

Christine  Wright  (pink). 

Climb.  American  Beauty  (rosy-crimson). 

Climb.  Cecile  Brunner  (salmon-pink). 

Climb.  Gruss  an  Teplitz  (bright  crimson). 

Climb.  Helen  Gould  (carmine). 

Climb.  Kaiserin  A.  V.  (ivory-white). 

Climb.  Papa  Gontier  (deep  crimson). 

Climb.  Souv.  de  Wooton  (crimson). 

Climb.  White  Cochet  (cream-white). 

Lamarque  (pure  white). 

Marechal  Neil  (golden-yellow),  $1.00  each. 


ARIZONA  TREES  FOR  ARIZONA 


TREES,  SHRUBS,  PLANTS 


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FRUIT  TREES 

In  planting  fruit  trees  in  Southern  Arizona  the 
choice  of  varieties  is  very  important.  Many  of  the 
leading  varieties  in  other  parts  of  the  country  fail 
to  fruit  here  even  when  the  tree  itself  stands  the 
climate.  We  grow  our  own  trees  from  the  roots  up 
and  bud  or  graft  them  from  bearing  trees. 

PRICES — 1 yr.,  3-4  ft.,  50c  each;  $4.50  for  10; 
$35.00  per  100. 

2 yr.,  4-6  ft.,  75c  ea.;  $6.50  for  10;  $50.00 

per  100. 

The  rate  per  10  and  rate  per  100  apply  to  trees 
of  one  kind  only. 

Extra  heavy  selected  trees $1.00  each 

PEACH — Alexander,  Foster,  Champion,  Elberta, 
Lovell,  Early  Crawford,  Late  Crawford,  Salway, 
Krummel,  Phillips  Cling,  W.  Heath  Cling. 
APRICOT — Newcastle,  Royal,  Tilton,  Moorpark. 
PLUM — Burbank,  Wickson,  Satsuma,  Damson, 
Santa  Rosa,  Beauty. 

NECTARINE — Advance. 

ALMOND — Texas  Prolific. 

PEAR — Bartlett,  Kieffer,  Flemish  Beauty,  Winter 
Bartlett. 

APPLE — Gravenstein,  Jonathan,  W.  W.  Pearmain, 
Winesap,  Transcendent  Crab. 

QUINCE — Champion. 

FIG — Brown  Turkey,  Black  Mission,  White  Adri- 
atic. 

POMEGRANATE — Wonderful,  Papershell. 

OLIVE — Mission.  $1.25  each;  $10.00  for  $10. 
GRAPES — Thompson’s  Seedless,  Malaga,  Muscat, 
Mission,  Tokay,  Black  Morocco,  Concord. 

1 year.. ..25c  each;  $2.00  per  10;  $10.00  per  100 

BLACKBERRIES -15c  each;  $1.25  per  10 

DEWBERRIES 20c  each;  $1.50  per  10 

STRAWBERRIES  (Everbearing)  

75c  per  doz. ; $2.50  per  100;  $15.00  per  1000 


WHY  NOT? 

Why  not  buy  Arizona-grown  trees  for  Arizona 
planting?  Is  it  not  reasonable  to  suppose  that  a 
tree  that  has  been  raised  in  Arizona,  and  is  han- 
dled direct  from  the  nursery  to  the  planter,  is 
more  likely  to  succeed  under  any  circumstances, 
than  one  raised  in  some  other  locality  that  has 
been  shipped  in  by  freight  and  handled  by  various 
dealers?  Why  buy  shipped-in  trees  from  some 
traveling  salesman  when  you  have  a Home- 
Nursery  right  at  your  door,  where  you  not  only 
get  the  benefit  of  16  years  experience  of  tree- 
growing in  Tucson,  but  you  can  see  in  advance 
what  you  are  getting  for  your  money  and  select 
your  own  trees? 


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MONTH AN  BROTHERS 


CLIMBING  PLANTS 

VIRGINIA  CREEPER — The  hardiest  and  most 
rapid  growing  deciduous  climber  for  our  climate 
50c 

BOSTON  IVY — Differs  from  the  Virginia  Creeper 
in  its  habit  of  clinging  closely  to  a wall  or  other 
flat  surface.  Does  best  in  partial  shade.  Decidu- 
ous  50c  to  75c 

TRUMPET  VINE — A strong-growing,  deciduous 

vine  with  scarlet  trumpet-shaped  flowers 50c 

HONEYSUCKLE  (Chinese) — Vigorous  evergreen 
climber.  Flowers  white,  changing  to  yellow. 

Very  fragrant 50c  to  75c- 

ENGLISH  IVY — Well-known  evergreen  climber 
writh  dark,  glossy,  green  leaves.  Will  cling  to 
a wall  without  support.  Rather  slow-growing 

to  begin  with.  Must  have  shade 50c  to  75c- 

ANTIGONON  LEPTOPUS  (Mountain  Rose) — A 
climber  from  Mexico  flowering  all  summer  with 
racemes  of  rose-colored  flowers  two  feet  long. 

50c  to  75c 

BIGNONIA  TWEEDIANA  (Evergreen  Trumpet 
Vine) — Will  cling  to  any  rough  surface.  Flowers 
orange-yellow ..50c  to  75c 


BEDDING  PLANTS  (,at  Proper  Seasons) 


Potted,  7 5c  per  dozen 


Calendula 

Hollyhock 

Pansy 

Violet 


Petunia 
Shasta  Daisy 
Snapdragon 
Verbena 


Carnation,  $1.50  per  doz. 
Chrysanthemum,  $1.50  per  doz. 

Geranium,  $2.00  per  doz. 
Canna,  20c  each;  $2.00  per  doz. 
Dahlia,  25c  each;  $2.50  per  doz. 


VEGETABLE  PLANTS  (at  Proper  Seasons) 

Asparagus  roots,  50c  per  doz.;  $2.00  per  100. 
Pepper  (Chile),  50c  per  doz.;  $1.50  per  100; 
$5.00  per  1000. 

Pepper  (Bull  nose),  75c  per  doz. 

Tomatoes,  50c  per  doz.;  $1.50  per  100;  $6.00 
per  1000. 

Tomatoes,  potted,  75c  per  doz. 


HOUSE  PLANTS 

We  can  usually  supply  a variety  of  choice  potted 
plants  suitable  for  house  decoration. 

Description  and  prices  on  application. 

MISCELLANEOUS  PLANTS 

Pampas  Grass $1.00 

Yuccas  (several  varieties)  balled.. ..$1.00  to  $2.50 

Lippia  repens  (for  lawns)  per  sack $3.00 

(One  sack  will  plant  about  500  square  feet).