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Echinocactus 
(The Hedgehog Cactus.) 
The Hedgehog Cactus genus is one of the 
largest in the whole family, and in the 200 
species comprised in it includes some of the 
most handsome and curious forms in this 
portion of the vegetable world. They are as 
remarkable for beauty and symmetry of 
structure as the Mamillarias, the flowers are 
usually large, brightly colored, the tints most 
predominating being yellow, rose and purple, 
while many are pure white. 
Coptogonus. (Wavy ribbed) From North- 
ern Mexico, reaches a size of 4 inches in dia- 
meter, has twelve or fourteen sharp ridges, 
armed with short stout spines, mostly curv- 
ing inward to the top of the plant. Spines 
more plentiful on some specimens than oth- 
ers. Flowers small, purple and white, 50c. 
Cornigerus. (Horn bearing) No one can 
look at this plant without expressing admira- 
tion. The central spines alone are deserving 
of it. They are no doubt the broadest of any 
Echinocactus; very flat, and curved sharply 
at the end; the color is reddish-purple. $1. 
Cornigerus Flavispinus. Quite similar and 
just as handsome as the above, but much 
rarer. The broad central spine is of a light 
yellow color; flowers salmon color. $1.50. 
Crispatus. A great favorite, very numerous 
ribs, closely compressed and armed with good 
spines, the central spine flat and not much 
thicker than paper. Flowers vary, some be- 
ing white with purple stripe and others a 
bright purple. Very pretty plant and a good 
bloomer, 50c and $1. 
Electracanthus. Distinguished by a bold ap- 
pearance that renders it quite unique and 
easily recognized. Well grown plants are 
from 10 inches to 2 feet high and 1 foot in 
diameter. The spines in clusters of 9, 2 
inches apart, are equal in size, 1 inch long, 
rigid, horn-like and yellowish, the central 
one bright red at the base. The flowers are 
clear yellow. $1. 
Erectocentrus. This plant is characteriz- 
ed by its very flat base. Spines rigid, inter- 
woven. Flowers yellowish. A very pretty 
variety. Scarce. 75c. | 
Helophorus. Light green with purple 
markings, Spines stout, a pearl gray. a very 
striking plant. $1.00 to $1.50. 
Grusoni. (the Golden Cactus) Completely 
covered by a mass of almost transparent 
golden spines, which gives it the appearance 
of a ball of gold. Flowers red and yellow. 
Fine large plants, $1.50. 
Hexaedrophorus. A small growing sort 
looking more like a Mamillaria than an Echi- 
nocactus. The star-shaped spine-nests are 
borne on the ends of large round tubercles, 
and the flowers, pink, shaded to white, are 
very large and beautiful. Found in Northern 
Mexico, though not plentiful by any means. 
(BC. 
Horizonthalonius or “Nigger Head Cactus” 
A fine Texas species, Globular, a pretty gray 
color, with 9 to 10 thick ridges and clusters 
of closely set spines, usually seven.: The 
flowers are funnel shaped, purplisi-pink, the 
sepals tipped darker purple; the stamens 
are very numerous. Easy to grow and a free 
bloomer. 25c. 
Intertextus. A neat, small growing Echi- 
nocactus. Spines regularly arranged, almost 
pure white. A very pretty plant. 40c. 
Lecontei. Flowers lemon yellow. Has 
numerous and beautiful spines, hooked and 
straight, covering the plant. Grows quite 
large. Fine plants, $1.50. 
Ingens. Similar to Helophorus without the 
purple markings. Large plants. $1.50. 
E. Longehamatus (Long Hooked) It grows 
to heads 6 inches to 2 feet high, and flower- 
ing often when not more than 2 inches high, 
usually with 13 ribs. Central spine often 3 
to 6% inches long. Flowers measuring 2% 
to 3% inches; externally, greenish-yellow 
and red; internally, yellow, with a red base. 
A very free and profuse bloomer. Large 
plants, $1.50, 
Multicostatus. (Many ribbed) The general 
run of these plants are much like EH. Crispa- 
tus, but the ribs are more numerous 
spines shorter or altogether lacking, and 
flowers almost clear white. Very curious lit- 
tle plants. 50c. 
Poselgerianus, One of the neatest we 
have. Quite distinct on account of its pecu- 
liar bluish gray color. Rather long spines. 
Flowers white shading to pink. $1.50. 
Setispinus. Southern Texas. A very satis- 
factory sort, easily grown, and a profuse 
bloomer. Central spine is hooked. Flowers 
two and one-half inches across, bright yel- 
low with crimson center. 25c, 50c, and $1. 
Tetraxyphus (Central Mexico) Much like 
E Crispatus but much finer in the spines, 
has lateral spines long and pure white, al- 
most transparent. An extra good and dis- 
tinct sort, Flowers white with purple stripe. 
Price 75c. 
Texensis. A flat gray cushion shaped 
cactus. Plants vary from 3 to 12 inches 
across. Flowers large, yellowish rose 
color and beautifully fringed, followed by 
large bright red seed pods. that remain 
several months. 35c. 
Uncinatus. Flowers purplish red. Spines 
hooked, the centrals a straw color and long- 
er than the others. Small growing sort. Rare. 
$1.00, 
Wislizeni. (Fish-hook Cactus) One of the 
largest varieties. Spines prettily colored 
from gray to dark pink, the central forming 
a perfect hook and very strong—are used 
by the Indians for fishing. Flowers orange 
color. Fine plants, $1.50. 
Echinocereus 
Berlanderi. A low growing recumbent 
plant, slender stems, four-angled, with short 
spines. The fragrant flowers are nearly 4 
inches across, bright purple and showy. An 
elegant species. 15c. 
SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 
SEEDS.—THEY ARE THE BEST GROWN 
