TS{ative Shrubs 
-Lhere are innumerable native shrubs in the Southwest just 
as beautiful and much more adaptable (especially to those localities 
which have a limited supply of water) to the climatic conditions 
than many of those from other lands. Unless specially noted, the 
majority of these shrubs prefer the minimum of acidity in that 
soil in which they thrive—the major part of the Southwest being 
non-acid soil. 
With this idea in view, a large number of catalogues have been 
searched and the following list has been compiled of those that 
may be purchased. A surprising number are being carried by nur¬ 
serymen in other states, which could not be located in the lists of 
our own Southwestern commercial growers. 
Editor. 
Acacia farnesiana 
Huisache (pronounced wee-satch). Semi¬ 
hardy in the region as a whole. A 
rather small spreading tree with at¬ 
tractive fern-like foliage and fragrant 
yellow ball-shaped flowers, borne 
abundantly all spring. Demands rich 
soil and a great deal of moisture. 
Artemisia (Dusty Miller) 
Has feathery, silver-gray foliage. 
f Agarita (Berberis trifoliata) 
Native barbary; evergreen; semi-hardy. 
May be termed Western Holly. En¬ 
dures drought. Leaves are sharply 
pointed and are bright green, making 
a beautiful contrast for the red berries. 
In the early spring it has very fragrant 
rose-like blossoms. 
f Agarita (Berberia Swaseyi) 
Similar to above, having large white ber¬ 
ries and heavier foliage. 
f Agarita (Berberis repens) 
Oregon Grape. Purple berries. Resembles 
Holly. West Texas and New Mexico. 
f Aloe and Agave 
Desert plants. 
fAnisacanthus (Wrightii) 
Grows about five feet tall and bears 
through summer and fall, orange-red 
flowers. Should be cut back to eight 
inches in February. 
f Beauty Berry ( Callicarpa purpurea) 
This large-leafed shrub, growing about 
four feet, has graceful curving 
fDemands very little water. Is drought and heat-resistant. 
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