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Lewinii. Similar to Williamsii, but the 
cotton tufts more pronounced. Rare. 50c. 
Prismaticum, The finest and largest grow- 
ing sort in this genus attaining a diameter of 
8 inches. The hard, gray-colored tubercues 
taper to a point and are quite smooth. They 
rise from a bed of wool-like substance, out 
of which comes the very large, pure white 
flowers, really borne on the upper base of 
the young tubercles, Fine plants 50c. 
Williamsii. The top of the plant is round, 
without any spines. Root long and turnip- 
shaped; a very curious cactus and extremely 
attractive; flowers pale rose. “Dumpling” 
and “Turnip” cactus are names given to it. 
25c. 
Mamillarias 
To the real cactus lover, none are more 
attractive than these beautiful little plants, 
being the daisies and violets of the group. 
The plants are composed of a mass of tu- 
bercles, are round or ovoid in shape and 
often so covered with spines as to be en- 
tirely obscured. The beauty of their spines 
is their chief charm, some lace-like, some a 
delicate fuzz, others an armed casing. No 
collection is complete without a number of 
these specimens. 
Applanata. An easily grown sort, of flat 
cushion-like form. Flowers are white, strip- 
ed with mauve, but the chief beauty is the 
bright red seed pod that comes at about 
the same time as the flower. 50c. 
Bicolor. The whole surface of this plant 
appears as if covered with a fine cobweb, 
owing to the numerous closely-set white 
hairs which form the outer series of spines; 
and if grown under a case or in a position 
where the dust can be excluded it is one 
of the most striking of the genus; blooms all 
summer when quite small, and is covered 
in early spring with bright carmine ber- 
ries; one of the very neatest plants imagin- 
able. 60c, 
Bocassana. Of a wierd, irregular structure; 
spines tender; head covered with the finest 
of white, hair-like fuzz; a very rare sort, 
which should be found in every collection. 
50c. 
Candida. An exceedingly beautiful plant, 
with a profusion of soft, delicate white, 
spines, often assuming a decided pink shade, 
flowers flesh color and large. 40c. 
Centricirrha Macrantha. Tubercles pyra- 
midal 4 angular. Spines irregular, stout, 
straight and curved. A very neat plant. 75c. 
Conoidea. Tubercles short, spines stout 
and straight, centrals blackish. Flowers 
deep purple. 50c., 
Decipiens. A variety with a long pale 
green tubercles, tipped with a few slender 
pee A fine bloomer and easily managed. 
G: 
Dolichocentra (long spurred). Flowers 
pale rose or reddish crimson; stem short. 
White spines of irregular length. 25c and 50c. 
Echinus. Globular, 14% to 2 inches in dia- 
meter. Radial spines white, interlacing; cen- 
tral spine very rigid, brownish, straight or 
sometimes recurved. Flowers large, 2 inches 
in diameter, yellow. 50c. 
Grahammi. A very pretty species, Covered 
with a net work of fine white spines and hav- 
ing a long black central spine, very slender 
and hooked at the end. A rarely seen plant 
in collections, but highly valued where ob- 
tained. 50c. 
Lasiacantha. A very pretty little plant, 
almost hidden by fine white hairy like 
spines. Dainty flowers. 35c. 
Macromeris. Long green tubercles, sur- 
mounted by gray spines 1 to 2 inches long. 
Flowers a rich carmine. Very showy. 50c. 
Micromeris. Certainly no one will say this 
is a “horrid thing with sharp spines,’ for 
you may well let the babies play with it, so 
soft and delicate is it in texture. It is called 
the “Button Cactus” by some, because small 
single plants really resemble a fine silk- 
embroidered button, Then again, it is called 
the “Mushroom Cactus” and well it may be, 
for as it gets old any number of little offsets 
will appear all over the plant and soon trans- 
form it into a curious mass. The flowers are 
followed by bright carmine berries, which 
remain on it all winter and make it very 
attractive; pretty, indeed, when grown un- 
der a glass shade, which keeps it nice and 
white. Besides the above charms, it has the 
advantage of retaining life for months with- 
out watering. 25c. 
Minima. Resembling Stella Aurata but of 
more dwarf habit and with smaller stems, 
which are covered with cream colored star- 
like spines; it also bears white flowers, 10c 
Nuttalli. A stout growing plant soon form- 
ing large clusters. Quite hardy, with white 
spines. Blooms all summer. Flowers green- 
ish yellow, 2 in. in diameter. Has round red 
berries. 50c. 
Nivea. Most beautiful species, covered 
with fine white spines; rare and beautiful. 
Pretty flowers, followed by red berries. Rare. 
25e and 50c. 
Pectinata. (Comb like) Native of Southern 
Texas and northern part of Mexico. One of 
the real satisfactory kind on account of its 
neat form and very large and beautiful 
flowers. Color a clear yellow. Extra good 
sort and cheap. 40c. 
Pusilla. (Small) This beautiful little Cac- 
tus is always admired for its bright, silvery 
spines, which radiate in the sun. It forms 
fine clusters in a comparative short time; 
flowers yellowish white, with a red stripe 
through central petal. This is a little gem, 
and should not be overlooked. 40c. 
Radiosa. A little plant that should be in 
every collection, very hardy, easy to grow 
and bloom, Low growth, dark-green in color, 
and spines set closely to the plant. 50c. 
Rodantha Brunea. Spines reddish-yellow, 
bristle-like, completely covering the plant, 
Rare and choice. 50c. 
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