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RARE CACTI 



FISH-HOOK. 



CORAL. 



BUTTON. 



CORN-COB. 



ROSE. 



These rare plants are now as popular as Orchids, but, 

 unlike them, they require absolutely no care, and will grow 

 for months in a parlor or sitting-room without watering. 

 Their large flowers, of exquisite beauty and fragrance, are 

 perfectly dazzling and when not in bloom their strange and 

 grotesque forms always attract attention. Some people 

 suppose they do not bloom freely ; thisis an error, as many 

 Cacti bloom when only an inch high. 



TURK'S HEAD — This name is often given to this 

 Cactus, but wrongly so. It is, however, one of our good 

 " standbys" that can be relied upon to bloom when quite 

 young, and the flowers of which are really exquisite and 

 fragrant. It is not unusual to have flowers a foot long, 

 shaded white and rose. 40 cents each, large plants $1.00 

 each, postpaid. 



THE LIVING ROCK — Never before hasthisexceedingly rareand 

 wonderful Cactus been offeredso cheap. Everyone admires it, believing it 

 rather to be some intricate piece of carved workmanship than a blooming 

 plant. 40 cents each; large plants. SI. 0(1 each, postpaid. 



THE RAINBOW CACTUS — Its beauty , together with large size 

 of flowers, which often measure 5 inches in diameter, combine to make 

 it the most desirable Cactus in cultivation. Last year thousands upon 

 thousands were sold, and that at very high prices. Three years ago 

 single specimens were eagerly bought up at 82.00 to 85.00 each. All who 

 see it, want it. It is a most magnificent plant, thickly covered with 

 spines, ranging from cream color to deep crimson. Some may question 

 the accuracy of the number of blooms on one plant shown herewith, but 

 illustration is taken from a photograph. It requires absolutely no care, 

 as it will grow for months without watering, and bloom just as well. 

 30 cents each; large plants 50 cents and SI .00 each, postpaid. 



FISH-HOOK.— One of the very best bloomers to be had, bloom- 

 ing from Summer until late in Fall. Flowers large yellow with a beau- 

 tiful red centre. Place in the sun while blooming. 25 cents each, large 

 plants 50 cents each, postpaid. 



CORAL. — Large plants bearing pretty flowers, following later with 

 coral-red berries more than an inch in length, which remain on the 

 plant for nearly a year. 25 cents each; larger plants 50 cents each, postpaid. 

 BUTTON.— A real beauty; a small single plantresembles more a fine- 

 ly silk embroidered button than a plant; makes large clusters as it becomes 

 old. Pink flowers. 25 cents each ; larger plants 50 cents each, postpaid. 



CORN-COB.— The best and finest of all the Echinoc'erei ; blooms 

 profusely when quite young, and makes large clusters ; often bears 40 to 

 50 flowers at one time. 35 cents each ; large plants75 cents each, postpaid. 

 THE ROSE CACTUS.— Free growing, early bloomer, flowering 

 perhaps more profusely than any sort I kuow of. Plants with 20 to 30 

 large, rosy-colored flowers are by no means unusual, and as they last a 

 long time, it makes a valuable plant. I know of one 40 years old. 50 

 cents each ; large plants S1.00 each ; postpaid. 



THE QUEEN CACTUS The giant of Its family ; magnificent 



nlgbt-bloomer; flowers eight, ten and twelve inches across, produced 

 on plants scarcely a foot high, from May to August ; quick grower if good 

 soil and warm, though somewhat shady, position be given it. Perhaps 

 no oth er Cactus is so suitable for all around purposes, as it is sure to bloom 

 profusely and make fine and valuable specimens. I recommend it above 

 all other Cacti, and believe it will please purchasers especially well. 25 

 cents each ; large plants 50 cents and SI .00 each, postpaid. 



THE QUEEN OF NIGHT.— I have been extremely fortunate in 

 securing stock of this wonderful Cactus, the only true Night-bloom- 

 ing Cerens producing deliciously fragrant flowers, often measuring 

 13 to 30 Inches across and is entirely distinct from all others. It is, 

 moreover, a strong grower, constant bloomer and more desirable in everv 

 respect. Unlike other night-bloomers, the flowers of thisare pure yellow 

 outside, true white within. As high as 85.00 has been paid forsingle 

 flowers of it, and I know of an instance where 8100.00 was paid for a 

 plant bearing five flowers ; and yet they often bloom when only one year 

 old, and a two-year-old plant often bears 6 to 8 flowers. Itstands any kind 

 of rough treatment and yet prefers a rich soil. 30 cents each; large 

 plants, 50 cents and 81.00 each. 



TURK'S HEAD. 



THE RAINBOW CACTUS. 



RHRE CHCTI OFFER 



One Plant of each of the ten sorts mentioned 

 on this page only $2.50, postpaid. 



TEN CHOICE CACTI 



Not mentioned on this page, each distinctly 

 named, $1.00, postpaid. 



A Book on Cacti de 

 scribing and illustrating; 

 hundreds of sorts, sent 

 on receipt of 10 cents. 



THE QUEEN CACTUS. (Pbyllocactns Latlfrons.) THE QUEEN OF NIGHT. ( l>rt )UI G ramlinorus.) 



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