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Nyctacalus. A splendid night bloomer of strong growth, with 
square stems and very small spines, which produces very large white 
flowers. 25c each. 
Cereus Gemmatus. “Organ Pipe Cactus.” A most interest- 
ing variety, with very smooth stems, divided into six deep ridges by long 
lines of short spines, resembling beading. ‘The flowers are small, brown- 
ish red, 1 inch long, and are very close together. The beauty of the plant 
lies in its massive grandeur and bead-like lines of spines. It resembles, 
when well grown, a great organ pipe Small plants are handsome. 
Small size, only 15c to 25c each. 
Cereus Formosus Monstrosus. A curiosity among cereus; it 
appears like a green coxcomb at a glance. but on inspection proves to be 
a series of small tubecular branches. Cuts, 20c; plants, 40c. 
Echinopsis Mulleri. 
The Cactus for the Million. 
Because any one can grow it. It is free from all insect pests. It 
grows rapidly and lives year after year without disease, and it is the most 
beautiful of all the globose cactus. It bloom at intervals during the year 
(when large) but comes Outin a perfect glory of blossoms in March and 
April. The tube measures 6 inches in length and the semi-double flowers 
are 4to 5inches inches across. They area most lovely pure satin pink, 
the throat lined with numerous white silken stamens. A border of this 
beautiful cactus is a charming sight as may be seen by the cut opposite 
fifth page of catalogue. Wecan furnish all sizes up to large specimen 
plants and clusters. 10c,15c, 25c, 50c, $1.00 each; 75c. $1.00, $2.00, $4.00 
doz. Special prices given on large quantities. 
Eyresii. Like the above except that it has few spines, and pure 
white flowers. It is quite scarce and does not increase as rapidly as E. 
Mulleri. 25c each. 
ECHINOCEREWUS Berlandieri,. A low growing, recumbent plant, 
slender stems; four-angled, with short spines. The sweetly fragrant 
flowers are nearly 4 inches across, bright purple and showy. An elegant 
species. 30c each’ 
MAMILLARIAS. These are beautiful little plants, the spines em- 
brace all the colors of the rainbow, the flowers of many arelargeas wellas 
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, followed by red berries. Rare. S50c each. 
Pusilla. Very dainty, with soft silvery spines. 15c to 25c each. 
