California Flowers, Plants, Seeds, Bulbs, Etc. ii 



are covered during the early spring months with brilliant flowers, encircling the plants in unbroken rings, 



to be followed later on by seed-pods like large coral beads dotted among the spines, adding another phase to 



the attraction of these plants. 



Mo Mvea. An elegant white-spined sort with small crimson flowers. 50c to $2.50. 



M. Phellosperma. A rare desert variety, with beautiful rose flowers ; a desirable sort. $1. 



M. Pusilla. 25c. 



M. Tuberculosa. A pretty Arizona mountain species. 25c to 50c. 



-M. Uncinata. 50c. Only a few. 



M. Vetula. Bright flowers ; very beautiful. 50c to $1. 



M. Wrightii. A peculiar flattened plant, with purplish flowers and fruit. $1. 



OPUNTIA. 



O. Basilaris. Low growing, joints fan-shaped; areola? close and densely set with short brown bristles ; 

 flowers large, of a deep and most brilliant magenta ; blooms profusely. 50c to $2.50. 



O. Bigelovii. Desert Cholla. 50c. 



O. Clavata. 25c. 



O. Emoryi. One of the handsomest of the genus. 25c. 



O. Eflgrelmaiiiii. Plant large, erect, 4 to 6 feet high, with obvate joints ; flowers large, yellow, with a red- 

 dish center ; fruit crimson, edible, useful for jellies. Several species are probably often included under 

 this name, all answering to the general description. Rooted plants, 50c. 



O. Frutescens. A shrubby, erect Mexican; spines almost solitary; small, greenish flowers, with beautiful 

 scarlet fruit, pear-shaped, edible and of fine flavor ; plant branches freely. 15c. 



O. Prolifera. The noted ("holla of Southern California. 25c. 



O. Senilis. A beautiful sort, often wrongly called Old Man's Head Cactus, on account of the long white 

 hairs which completely cover the plant and give it a very strange appearance. Price, 25c to $1. 



O. Serpentina. 20c. 



O. Tuna. Cuttings, 25c. 



PHYLLOCACTUS. 



Profuse in flowering, with large showy blooms, most variously colored, from the richest crimsons and 

 brightest scarlets to the most delicate rose and blush tints, they are unexcelled in beauty by any of the 

 ordinary plants grown for decoration, in size, or in the profusion of bloom ; many valuable hybrids have 

 been produced by cross fertilization. 

 P. Acfcermanni. One of the handsomest Mexicans known, the flowers large, 6 to 8 inches across, of a 



rich satiny scarlet or crimson, produced in profusion ; well named the King Cactus. From it a number 



of beautiful varieties have been produced. 25c to $3. 

 P. Anguliger. In foliage, this is the most distinct of all the Phyllocacti. The deep notches are cut all 



along the leaves like the teeth of a large saw. It is a clean grower, the lively green color remaining 



fresh for years, and carried boldly. The flowers are composed of a curved tube 6 inches long, spreading 



out at the top to a width of 6 inches, and surmounted by a whorl of pure white petals. A winter 



bloomer of the most delicious fragrance. This is a very rare species. Small plants, 75c to $1. 

 P. Latifrons. The Queen Cactus is the largest of the genus, growing 8 to 10 feet high, robust in habit, 



the stems 4 to 5 inches broad, flat, crenated ; night blooming, the flowers of a delicate creamy white, 



sepals and tube of a reddish hue. 25c to $1.50. 

 P. Wrayi. A grand flowering sort; flowers 5 inches long by 8 inches across, brown outside, yellow within, 



petals yellowish-white, fragrant when first open. 50c, $1 to $2 each. 

 P. Case Knife Cactus. One of the oldest varieties with flat stems, and numerous handsome light scarlet 



flowers, about three or four inches long. It blooms when very small, and from every eye. A very 



satisfactory variety. Strong plants, 25c, 50c, 75c and $1 each. 

 P. Alice Wilson. Very large, elegant scarlet flowers, exquisitely shaded metallic purple. 50c. 

 P. Orange Gem. Kesembling the above. The foliage always has a rich yellow tint. A grand sort. 



50c each. 



P. Refulgens. Most beautiful flaring scarlet flowers, shaded metallic purple. 75c each. 

 P. Speciosissimus. Embracing all the colors of the rainbow. 50c, 75c and $1 each. 



About the middle of February the Mamillarias put forth their dainty circles of flowers, and are soon 

 followed by the Echinopsis with their large, sating , funnel-shaped blooms, after which the brilliant Philo- 

 cereus burst into bloOm. The grand night bloomers, C. Grandiflora, C. McDonaldi and Phyllocactus Lati- 

 frons commence blossoming in April. The Echinocactus comes on about the same time. All through the 

 months of August, September and October, C. Trinagularis opens its magnificent flowers. The Opuntias 

 also troop in, so that with a collection containing a variety, Cacti can be had in bloom nearly all the year. 

 I will take pleasure in selecting large or small collections for customers who prefer to leave it to me. Choice 

 collection of a dozen pretty varieties, sent by mail, $3 to $5; two dozen pretty varieties, $5 to $9. I can 

 furnish extra large, splendid plants. Prices on application. 



AGAVES. 



The Agaves are among the most beautiful and striking plants that can be used in tropical and semi- 

 tropical gardening. Many of them are useful as hedge plants, and the genus contains several of the most 

 valuable fiber-plants in existence. 



