io Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd's Descriptive Catalogue of 



EPIPHYLLUM. 



E. Truncatum. Crab Cactus. Beautiful, drooping, spineless stems, bearing a profusion of double shaded 



crimson flowers. 25c upward. 

 E. P. BlailC. Small white flowers. Small plants, 15c. 



ECHINOCEREUS. 



Easily characterized by the regularity and beauty of spines, the dwarfish, cylindrical stems and bril- 

 liancy of coloring. The flowers last for a long period, the plants profuse bloomers, and comparatively hardy 



and easy of culture. The fruits are mostly edible, of a pleasant acidity, often assuming rich tints that 



render them quite ornamental. 



E. Berlandieri. A low-growing, recumbent plant, slender stems, four-angled, with short spines. The 

 sweetly-fragrant flowers are nearly four inches across, bright purple and showy. An elegant species. 30c. 



E. Caespitosus. The beautiful Lace Cactus, with ivory white network of spines. A perfect gem. 15 to 50c. 



E. CaiidicailS. The Rainbow Cactus, so widely advertised, is noted for the differently colored spines, 

 which range from creamy white to deep crimson, usually in alternate rings around the plant. This 

 network of brilliantly colored spines renders the plant ornamental at all times, but when crowned with 

 a circlet of large crimson flowers — four inches across, with a white center — the plant is truly gorgeous. 

 35c to $1. 



E. Chloranthus. Beautifully arranged red and white spines. 50c to §1. 



E. Dasyacantkus. 50c to $2. 



E. Engelmaiiiii. A beautiful Cushion Cactus; large, brilliant purple flowers, edible fruit. 50c to $10. 



E. Enueacauthus. Large, reddish purple flowers, a profuse bloomer and handsome plant. 25c to $1. 



E. Pectiiiatus. A very ornamental plant, covered with pure white spines, bearing in great profusion 

 large, brilliant purplish pink flowers of strong, delightful fragrance. 25c. 



E. Yiridiflorus. Lovely purple and white spine. 25c to $1. 



E. Horizouthalonius. A beautiful species, which is found growing in strong soil at the summit of hills 

 from Pecos to El Paso, and north to Dona, and where it flowers freely from April to July. It varies 

 greatly in size, but is globular in form when full grown, with 9 to 10 thick ridges, on which the clusters 

 of spines are very closely set, the number usually being seven, thick and rigid. The flowers are funnel- 

 shaped, purplish pink, the sepals being tipped with a darker shade of purple, and have a pretty effect 

 when opening in the sun. Large plants, 60c to $1 each. 



E. Lecoilti. This extra fine species blooms in August and September. Flowers 2 inches in length; petals 

 lemon-yellow, with a brownish tint along the mid-rib. Amateurs always consider this one of the most 

 valuable Cacti, on account of its numerous and beautiful spines ; an extra sort, indeed, very beautiful 

 highly colored specimens. Large plants, $2 to $3. 



E. Loiigeliainatus. Several varieties have been sent out under this name; it grows to heads 6 inches to 

 2 feet high, and flowering often when not more than 2 inches high, usually with 13 ribs. Central spine 

 often 3 to 6£ inches long. Flowers measuring 1\ to 3j inches ; externally, greenish-yellow and red ; 

 internally, yellow, with a red base. A very free and profuse bloomer. Price, by mail, large plants, 

 $1 to $2. 



E. PhyllacailtllUS. Nearly 40 ridges, strongly undulated; spines remarkable; pearl-gray, with a reddish 

 lustre. Price, $1 to $3. An excellent and beautiful plant. 



E. Poselgerianns. One of the best Echinos I have, quite distinct from any other on account of its 

 peculiar bluish-gray color, unobstructed by the few spines. Indispensable as a contrast for darker 

 colored plants. Flowers very freely if kept in a sunny place, the bloom being large and elegant ; color, 

 white with a tinge of purplish pink; plants, 4 inches in diameter. Price, $1 to $2. 



E. Texensis. This very handsome sort is found in many forms, some much handsomer than others. 

 The very low, cushion-like plants of symmetrical growth are much finer than those with tuberculated 

 ridges, and have a darker green color and prettier spines. Plants vary in size from 3 to 12 inches 

 across; flowers, very large, yellowish rose and beautifully fringed; followed by large seed-pods that are 

 extremely ornamental, and which remain for several months in a bright red color. Strong plants, 50c 

 and 75c each. 



E. Setispinus. One of the best bloomers to be had, which makes up for the little beauty that is to be 

 found in the plant. Will bloom from early spring until late in the fall, and then be brightened during 

 winter with coral-red fruit. The flowers are very large, yellow, with a red circle inside ; very fragrant 

 and much admired. Should be placed in the sun when about to bloom. It likes sandy soil. Price, by 

 mail, 30c to 50c. 



E. Yiridescens. Under this name we receive many forms which seem quite distinct and might be classed 

 as such. Tne true Viridescens is a rather low growing Echinocactus, usually 4 to 5 inches high, 9 or 10 

 inches in diameter, and generally simple, but sometimes (only when wounded or burned over by fires) 

 they branch from the base and form quite a pile of prickly balls; flowers greenish, It inches long. The 

 spines are beautiful when wet. Price, 50c to $3. 



MAMMILLARIAS. 



Nothing could be more beautiful in the Cactus line than a good collection of the finer Mammillarias. 

 Arranged by any one having a taste for colors, a rich mosaic pattern could be produced with them, so 

 dsversified and brilliant are their various spines. The delicacy of some of them is simply unique — the little 

 Mammillaria Lasiacantha, for example, resembling a ball of the purest white cotton. Others of larger growth 



