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ANHALONIUM PRISM A.TICUM . 
ANHAIiONIUM, Continued. 
A. Williamsii. A distinct species, with a round, fis- 
sured crown; flow- 
ers pale rose. 50 c. 
to $1. 
CEREU A large 
and important gen- 
us of Cacti, of al- 
waj's upright and 
frequently slender 
growth. They reach 
even in cultivation 
a height of fifteen 
to twenty feet in 
some species, others 
being of very slow 
growth. The flow- 
ers of the genus are wonderfully fine, some being 
richly fragrant. As a whole, this is one of the best 
and most easilj' grown sections in the Cactaca^a. 
C. azureus. A species with dis- 
tinctly blue stems, affording a 
i-emarkable contrast to the other 
species. 75 cents to .$1.50. 
C. colubrinus. A rapid, upright 
and handsome grower, bearing 
fine white flowers at night, and 
large orange coloi'ed fruits. It 
is also vei-y useful as a stock 
for grafting other sorts upon 
when several feet high, thus 
forming ver.y interesting ob- 
jects. (See illustration of C. 
JlayMiformiK, grafted.) 35 cents 
to .$1. 
C. flagelliformis. Popularly 
known as " W h i p - c 0 r d " or 
"Rat-tail" Cactus, because of 
its slender drooping stems, 
reaching ultimately a length of 
four to six feet. In spring the 
bright rosy flowers are freely 
produced, and very attractive, 
and these plants are much admired. 40 cents to 11.50. 
C. flaeelliformis, grafted. When this variety is graft- 
ed on a tall-growing sort, a 
very pretty effect is pro- 
duced, as may be seen in 
our illustration. Grafted 
plants, $1 to $3.50. 
C. g'ig'anteus. The great 
columnar cactus, foi-ming 
in its native clime impos- 
ing natural branched col- 
umns of 30 to 50 feet in 
height, the majestic form 
of which may be seen in the 
illustration. It is a most 
valuable decorative spe- 
cies, and will be found 
most admirable to use in 
contrast with palms, ferns, 
etc. S3 to *15. 
CEREUS FLAGELLI- 
FORMIS, C; RAFTED. 
CERETTS grandiflorus. The well-known "Night- 
blooming Cereus," and a grand plant. It is of rapid 
growth, and produces its wonderfully beautiful flow- 
ers at night; they are of an indescribably rich fra- 
grance, and always attract great attention. Any plant 
lover will be repaid for the little care required to prop- 
erly grow this superb species. 50 cents to S3. 
C. Jamacaru. A valuable species for contrast, and of 
upright growth. The stems are a light pubescent blue. 
75 cents to 
C. monoclonus. A species from Florida, of tall and 
stout growth; stems lively green, round, ribbed, with 
small spines ; bears very handsome white flowers. 50 
cents to s . 
C. speciosissimus. A very free-blooming sort, flower- 
ing even when only three inches high. The glossy and 
very handsome flowers are scarlet and purplish crim- 
son, usually, and will last in good order several days 
when cut. 50 cents to $3. 
C. variabilis. Of tall growth, with stout spines, sparse- 
ly set; bears very handsome white nocturnal flowers 
and large crimson fruit. 35 cents to S5. 
ECHINOCACTUS. The "Hedgehog" Cactus is the 
colloquial name for this genus. They are mostl.y of a 
stout mass, often i-ouud, and of sturdy growth, making 
fine and attractive specimens. In some species, the 
thorns or spines are extremely large and strong, and 
often very ornamental from their varied colors. 
E. capricornis. A most distinct and peculiar plant. It 
is of considerable thickness, and resembles a bishop's 
hood. The surface is dark, covered with white dots, 
and crowned with spines; flovvei-s large, yellow. We 
do not know of a more interesting plant for a collec- 
tion. .iO cents to .$3..')0. 
E. cylindraceus. Apparentl,\' on\y a mass of formid- 
able white spines, interlaced over the whole plant. 
The ai)pearance is well shown by our cut, and it is a 
beautiful and attractive species. 75 cents to $3. 
E. horizonthalonis. A beautiful Mexican species, of 
oblong cylindrical shape, ridged, and the ridges set 
with clusters of rigid spines ; gray in color, and bear- 
ing funnel-shaped purplish pink flowers ; very attrac- 
tive tA 
ECHINOCACTUS CYLINDRACEUS. 
