CACTUS SPECIOSHSiurs. 



The blossoms, which for magnificence 

 are scarcely equalled by any plant at 

 present known, are usually produced in the 

 summer, each lasting three or four days 

 open. 



The plant succeeds very well in a warm 

 greenhouse, and should have little water 

 during the winter season. It may be in- 

 creased without difficulty by cuttings, which 

 should be potted in rich loam, mixed with 

 a Miiall portion of decayed morter. 



