84 Mrs. Theodosia B. Shepherd's Annual, Catalogue 



ANHALONIUM Williamsii. The top of the plant is round with- 

 out any spines. Root long- and turnip-shaped; a very curious cactus in- 

 deed, and extremely attractive; flowers pale rose. "Dumpling-" and 

 "Turnip" Cactus are names given to it. Each 20c to 50c. 



ASTROPHYTUM Myriostigma,. "Bishop's Hood." This, at a 

 glance, appears to be scarcely a living plant; so regular, rigid, and unplant 

 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 a 

 sandy soil. 75c to $1.00 each. 



CEREUS TRIANGULARIS. 



CEREUS. 



My collection of Cereus embraces over fift}- rare varieties; but the 

 stock of many of these is very limited, so that they cannot be offered at 

 this date. Occasionally there is an extra plant to spare for those who 

 especially value rare cactus. 



Triangularis. A fine night bloomer. Outside it grows to immense 

 proportions, and if planted near a dwelling, the branches will flatten them- 

 selves against the side of the house, sending out long white roots on each 

 side, which attach themselves tightly until the stems become hardened, 

 when they loosen and hang like heavy gray strings. The flowers are 

 superb; immense size, fine creamy-white, with magnificent clusters of silk) r 

 stamens and a light ) r ellow pistil. Blooming plants, 25c, 50c, 75c and SI. 00 

 each; cuttings, 5c to 25c each; cuttings, 12 inches long for grafting, 25c 

 each, postpaid. 



Cereus Beauty. A very beautiful and distinct variety which came 

 unnamed, and was given the name "Beauty" on account of its handsome 

 appearance. It is a strong, vigorous grower of the Grandiflora type. The 

 stems have four or five ver) r deep angles, which are ornamented at the 

 eyes with handsome tubercles that alternate along the edges; and in the 

 center of each is a tin)' cluster of black spines. These stems are a beau- 

 tiful light green with a shiny waxen luster. The flowers are large with 

 short broad petals, of a beautiful rich greenish-white. Small plants, 25c 

 each: second size, 50c each; cuts, 15c each. 



