Magazine  (9 Jan 1915)  Page(s) 1295.  
 
Mr. Monson was first of all a practical man, and a very hard worker, still he took time and great pleasure in raising roses from seed, and he was never happier than when he had a new seedling in bloom to show an interested spectator, and he would never tire in discussing the merits and fine points of this child of his. The expectations and results were ever a great source of joy and pride. He brought out a great many locally known new roses, and at least two are well known to the trade — his Kate Moulton and Minnetonka.