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Splendens. A tall variety, resembling the above, but with flowers one-third larger; 

 stem and sepals deep brownish red, petals creamy white, flowers funnel-shaped. 



~ Both of these cacti bloom at night and are fine bloomers. They are especially 

 useful for grafting. 25 cts. to $1.00 each. Cuttings, 15 cts. 



Emoryii. Or " Velvet Cactus." A beautiful upright-growing variety, with light 

 green stems, covered with shining, transparent golden spines of various lengths. 

 The young growth resembles the prettiest green velvet, with a golden tint. It is 

 very beautiful. The flowers are pale yellow and inconspicuous, but the plant is 

 very handsome. Plants 25 cts. to $1.00 each. Cuttings 10 to 25 cts. each. 



Dr. Regal. One of the climbing varieties, resembling C. grandiflorus, only the flow- 

 ers are larger. Cuttings, 10 cts. Plants, 15, 25 cts. and $1.00. 



Tortuosus. The stems of this plant are of a dark purplish black color, spines long 

 and dark, except on young growth, then nearly red. A fine plant on account of 

 its grotesque growth ; from Buenos Ayres. 50 cts. to $2.00 each. 



Nyctacalus. A splendid night bloomer. 25 cts. Cuttings 15 cts. 



Rostratus. A slender climber, with magnificent flowers like Cereus grandiflorus 

 25 to 75 cts. Cuttings, 10 cts. 



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EPIPHYLLUMS. 



Or "Lobster Cactus. 1 ' From November to March Epiphyllums, or "Lobster 

 Cactus," are lovely to behold. Their exquisite, drooping fuchsia-like flowers are so 

 profuse that a large plant resembles a minature crimson fountain. There are many 

 varieties, early, medium and late bloomers, so that they can be had in succession for 

 months. Six fine sorts. Grafted plants, 75 cts., $1.00 to $3.00 each. 

 Truncatum. Fine rose-colored flowers, with a white throat. 20 to 50 cts. 

 Laneritum Alba. Lovely pink and white. 20 to 50 cts. 

 Violaceum. Yiolet-purple. 15 to 25 cts. 



Superbum. Coppery red, white throat, edged and shaded rose; beautiful. 25 cts. 

 Sulphureum. Salmon-rose, white throat, lined and edged with deep rose. 25 cts. 

 each. 



"Gaertner's Cactus." Or "Easter Cactus." The flowers resemble in shape and 

 color the Phyllocactus; they are of a dazzling scarlet, with white stamens and 

 filaments. 50 cts. Cuttings, 10 cts. each, excepting the Easter Cactus. 



MAMILLARIAS. 



These are beautiful little plants, the spines embrace all the colors of the rain 

 bow, while the flowers of many are large as well as brilliant, the seed pods (delicate 

 colored berries) remain for many months, making them doubly attractive. They 

 can be grown anywhere and in any kind of soil, if the pots are well drained. 

 Nivea. Most beautiful species, covered with fine white spines; rare and beautiful. 



Pretty flowers, follow by red berries. 25 to 50 cts. each. Rare. 

 Pulsilla. Very dainty, with soft silvery spines. 15 to 25 cts. 



