398 BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS 



Cacti, they thrive in loam, sand, and shattered brick, and need very 

 little water in winter. 



The Opuntias are a large genus, and include species of remark- 

 able appearance, as well as others of great beauty. The species 

 leucotricha (or ursina) is so shaggy as to have received the name 

 of Grizzly Bear Cactus. They will succeed with the same treat- 

 ment as other kinds. 



The last genus which we have space to mention is Phyllo- 

 cactus, and this is perhaps the most beautiful of all. Very few 

 species are cultivated, as the florists have provided a number of 

 beautiful hybrids and varieties, such as Agatha, pink ; albus 

 superbus, white ; Exquisite, rose ; Jenkinsoni, crimson ; and Niobe, 

 scarlet. They are easily grown, thriving in loam, leaf-mould, and 

 sand, needing a light, warm house, moderate watering in summer, 

 and very little in winter. 



