ARIZONA ASH 
Deciduous TREES 
ARIZONA ASH 
(Fraxinus velutina) A fast growing, clean, relatively 
disease and insect free tree ideally suited to Arizona 
since it is a native of the state. Stcnds alkaline soil, 
drouith and heat. Makes very fine shade. The tree illus- 
trated is just 7 years old. Reaches 30 feet. 
Bare root, 6-8 ft. $3.00; 8-10 ft. $3.50 
FRUITLESS MULBERRY 
Kingan Mulberry (Morus kingan)—Generally accepted 
as the finest shade tree for the Valley of the Sun, and 
with very good reason. It grows rcpidly, provides a 
dense shade with its large, closely set bright green 
leaves, and is almost never attccked by disease or in- 
sect pests. Very long-lived, it reaches a height of 40 
feet and is wide spreading too. Very uniform, rounded 
appearance. Bare root, 6-8 ft. $3.50; 8-10 ft. $4.50 
CHINESE ELM 
(Ulmus pumila) A very fast grow-ng iree wh'ch is often 
planted for quick shade, It is rugged and thrives in any 
weather or soil, but is subject to disease here. 
Bare root, 6-8 ft. $2.50; 8-10 ft. $3.50; 10-12 ft. $5.09 
TEXAS UMBRELLA TREE 
(Melia azedarech umbraculiformis) Another of the fast 
growing deciduous trees which has found favor here 
because it thrives in our soil and climate, provides a 
very dense shade, cnd has an ctiractive appearance. 
The tree looks for all the world like an umbrella in shape. 
Bare root, 6-8 ft. $3.00; 8-10 ft. $4.50 
WEEPING WILLOW 
(Salix elegantissima) A fam'lar and lovely tree, well 
represented in all paris of the couniry. The Weeping 
Willow does well in the Valley of the Sun, too, reaching 
a height of 40 feet cnd lending grace to any scene with 
its long, sweeping, pendulous brenches. Although it 
lives many years, it is a rapid growing tree, and it is 
not particular as to soil or lecation. 
Bare root, 8-10 ft. $4.00 
Coniferous EVERGREENS 
ARBORVITAE 
Berckman’s Dwarf Golden (Thuja orientalis aurea nana)—Dwarf semi- 
globular and very compact little tree seldom growing over 6 feet tall. 
This fine strain has that green-gold color on the new growth. Hardy. 
Gal. $1.25, larger sizes $3.50 up 
Dwarf Green (Thuja orientalis compacta)—This variety is the same in 
size and description as the one described above except that it is 
bright green. Gal. $1.25, larger sizes $3.50 up 
Pyramidal (Thuja orientalis pyramidalis)— Tall, narrow, compact, 
pyramidal shaped irees with rich green foliage. Ultimate heght 15 
to 20 feet. Gal. $1.25, larger sizes $3.50 up 
CYPRESS 
Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica)—A rapid growing, trouble-free 
tree with attractive blue-gray foliage. Trees grow 18 io 25 feet tall 
and about 10 feet wide, making good single specimens or very fine 
windbreaks when planted in a row. Grows almost anywhere; immune 
to heat and drouth. Gal. $1.00, larger sizes $4.00 
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)—Remarkably tall and slen- 
der, reaching 20 feet in height while only 3 feet wide. Wonderful 
tall accent plant. Gal. $1.25, larger sizes $3.50 up 
JUNIPER 
Pfitzers Juniper (Juniperus pfitzeriana)— Low, spreading, soft green 
plants, ideal for foundation planting. Stands crowding and grows in 
sun or shade. Gal. $1.25, larger sizes $4.00 
Tamarix Juniper (Juniperus tamariscifolia)—Very low growing, about 
10 to 12 inches high. Wonderful ground cover or foreground shrub. 
Gal. $1.25, larger sizes $4.00 
PINE 
Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis)—Very rapid growing pine. Dense, 
spreading and with short needles. Stands incredible amounts of heat 
and drouth. Gal. $1.00, larger sizes $3.75 
KINGAN MULBERRY 
14 DECIDUOUS TREES ARE AVAILABLE IN BARE ROOT CONDITION IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 
