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plant that appears as if carved out of stone, 
yet lives and blooms among the dry rocks, 
and so closely does it resemble the stones 
that it is difficult to find the plants. It re- 
quires but little water and should be grown 
in sandy or gravelly soil. 50c. 
Seeds of Cactus and 
Succulents 
CACTI FROM SEED—TIt is a delight to 
watch their growth from the time that the 
seed sprouts, until it develops into a spiny 
ball of column, and sends out its satiny 
blossoms. Seeds are all sizes, from a small 
pea to a grain of mustard seed. Should be 
planted almost cn the surface in pots or 
cigar boxes, half filled with pot-sherds or 
gravel, with a couple of inches of sand, well 
watered and kept covered with glass. They 
generally sprout within ten days or a month. 
It is surprising to see the size of a plant that 
has come from a very small seed. They are 
beautiful little things; the most delicate col- 
ors, pale green, soft pink or pale yellow, and 
pure white, round or oval, and resemble pre- 
cious gems. They will grow well in the 
sand for two or three months or until large 
enough to transplant well, when they should 
be planted in a compost of loam, sand and 
leaf mold mixed with broken charcoal. They 
must always be given good drainage. Choice 
mixed, 10c pkt. 
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