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    1. [HATCHER] Article about W.H. Hatcher in Douglas, AZ 1910
    2. J. Alan Hatcher
    3. Bisbee daily review. (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, February 13, 1910, Image 10 http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024827/1910-02-13/ed-1/seq-10/ I'm reasonably sure that this is his record in our Hatcher file, but could be wrong: http://hatcherfamilyassn.com/getperson.php?personID=I1982&tree=WmTheIm (Douglas International ) At the nursery of W. H. Hatcher at the corner of Green street and D avenue In this city has been received one of the finest lot of trees, vines and shrubbery ever brought to Doug las, though in the past Mr. Hatcher has received many important ship ments of the kind. The shipment this morning came from Huntsville, Alabama, and every tree and vine arrived in perfect con dition. Mr. Hatcher declaring that In this respect the shipment was the most satisfactory ever received from any nursery. The shipment included Carolina poplars, Lombardy poplars, Umbrel la China trees. Black Walnuts, Weep ing Mulberries. California Privet, Amoor River Privet, north and south; there were also a large variety of roses, some magnolias and acasias, and many varieties of fruit trees, shrubbery bushes and plants. All these goods were being carefully un packed this morning and put into prepared ground ready for delivery to purchasers. During the past fall and winter Mr. Hatcher has added two lots to his nursery and has planted on them 289 rose bushes of carefully selected varieties. Each variety was planted in a separate row and a plat made of the rose farm for future reference as to the success of the several varie ties. Mr. Hatcher maintains a hot house un which he is cultivating many rare house plants and flowers. Mr Hatcher has been engaged In the nursery business in this city for many years and has studied the soil and conditions so as to be able to judge of the best trees and plants for the climate. As a landscape gar dener he ranks with the very best and many or the beautiful grounds in Douglas and Bisbee are the result of his knowledge and handiwork.

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