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CACTUS. 
The most satisfactory Cactus to grow are the large flowering varieties 
that give their superb flowers every year. Owing to the difficulty in se- 
caring collections of the globose Cactus, we offer only such varieties as 
we can depend on keeping in stock. ‘These are beautiful large flowering 
Varieties. 
ANHALONIUM Williamsii. The top of the plant is round with- 
out any spines. Root long and turnip-shaped; a very curious cactus and 
extremely attractive; flowers pale rose. “‘Dumpling’’ and ‘Turnip’? Cac- 
tus are names given toit. Each 25c to 50c. 
ASTROPHYTUM Myriostigma. “Bishop’s Hood.” This, at 
a glance, appears to be scarcely a living plant; so regular, rigid, and un- 
plant like is its form, that one might imagine that it had been carved from 
a piece of stone, beautifully spotted all over; fine yellow flowers. Prefers 
asandy soil. Wery rare. 75c to $1.00 each. 
Cereus. 
Our collection of Cereus embraces over fifty rare varieties; but the 
stock of many of these is very limited, so that they cannot be offered at 
this date. Occasionally there isan extra plant to spare for those who 
value rave cactus. ; 
CEREUS TRIANGULARIS. 
Triangularis. A fine night bloomer. Outside it grows to immense 
proportions, andif planted near a dwelling, the branches will flatten 
themselves against the side of the house, sending out long white roots on 
each side, which attach themselves tightly until the stems become har- 
dened, when they loosen and hang like heavy gray strings. The flowers 
are superb; immense size, fine creamy-white, with magnificent clusters of 
