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SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
ROCHEA falcata. 
SANSEVIERA 
ZEALANICA. 
A fine greenhouse succulent from 
South Africa, bearing hand- 
some flowers. 35 cents to §1. 
SEDUM. A large and import- 
ant class of succulents, of easy 
growth ; several of the species 
are very useful for bedding. 
'S. acre. Small leaves; a hand- 
some and useful little plant 
for bedding. 25 cents. 
S. Japouicum var. Handsome, 
with yellow flowers. 35 cts. 
SANSEVIERA. Beautiful va- 
riegated plants, with finely 
marked foliage. See page 109. 
SEMPERVIVTJM. Thick 
fleshy plants, of peculiar char- 
. acter; fine for bedding. 
S. arboreum atropurpureum. 
Blackish purple leaves; very 
effective in a sunn^' position, 
being so distinct in color. 25 
cents to SI. 
SEMFERVTVUM atro-vaxiegatum. Leaves green 
and creamy white *0 35 to SI 00 
S. intus luteus. Leaves varied 
with yellow 25 to 1 00 
STAFELIA. Succulent plants with thick stems and no 
leaves, much on the order of Cactuses; fiowers star- 
shaped, ver,\- large and showy. 35 to 50 cents. 
TTJCCA. Splendid plants, hardly succulent in their na- 
ture, and yet of the same general api)earance as the 
Aloes. Their leaves are long, pointed and gracefully 
disposed; the flowers, borne on a tall central spilce, 
are white, bell-shaped and very ornamental. The 
Yuccas are ornamental anywhere. 
Y. aloifolia. A fine and durable decora- 
tive plant ■. $0 50 to $5 00 
T. variegata((rico!(i( ) . Leaves varied 
white and rose color; a beautiful plant . 1 ,50 to 5 00 
Y. filamentosa (Jlacci<la). A well-known 
and superior hardy form .50 to 3 50 
Y. g'loriosa. Makes a tree with a trunk of 
four to si.\ feet high ; fine species .... .50 to 350 
Y. var. quadricolor 1 .50 to 5 00 
Y. recurva. A form.of r. (/(oWosa. Foli- 
age finely varied .50 to 3 00 
5ELECT COLLECTION OF C/lCTg5E5. 
This generic term applies to many separate genera of succulent plants, including Cereus, Echinocactus, Echino- 
cereus, Epiphyllum, Mammillaria, Opuntia, Phyllocactus, Pilocereus, Rhipsalis, etc. No description can do ade- 
quate justice to the wonderful forms and variations embraced within this class. Some of the genera are diminutive, 
with a silky sheen; others tower to a majestic height. Some are soft to the touch, as if wrapped in down, while 
others are beset with formidable spines. Beautiful flowers crown many species— variegated spines are the charm 
of some ; delicate mathematical regularity distinguishes them, and yet in some cases the widest divergence of form. 
They are a natural order of surprises, and the true nature-lover cannot but be attracted and charmed the more as 
he comes into knowledge of Cacti. One feature they have in common— they require but little care and attention to 
succeed, and a collection of them is satisfactory while easy to care for. We -have all the best sorts, and can supply 
specimens or whole collections to advantage. 
In the culture of the plants it must be noted that the soil should be quite sandy, and that the drainage must be 
perfect. Water need be supplied but sparingly; most of the plants are able to endure its absence for weeks at a 
time without any injury, except 
wh(!n growing rai)idly and flow- 
ering, when water should be given 
several times a week. 
The cut on this page shows a 
bed of Cactuses. Such a bed will 
present a most unique and attract- 
ive appearance, and require a 
minimum of attention if planted 
in a dry and sunny spot. Prices 
for sufScient plants for such beds 
will be given on application. 
ANHALONIUM prismaticum. 
A rare and handsome plant, of 
symmetrical shape, and a deli- 
cate pearl gray in color, the 
center covered with a dense 
woolly growth. It will live for 
a year without soil, uninjui'ed. 
Flowers large, silvery white , v^.^^.vm^.^^- 
and pale yellow. Utom. CACTUSKS USED FOR CARPET BEDDING. 
