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SlEBKECHT & WaDLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
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ECHl.NOC ACTUS LON<;EH AMATLiS. 
ECHINOCACTUS, Continued. 
JS. Long'ehamatus. A species with long spines, bear- 
ing profusely large flowers. 50 cents to §3. 
TS. multicostatus. Another wonderful variation. The 
form is generally like a flattened ball, or a Mandarin 
orange, and the surface is ribbed with wavy and 
closely set ribs, upon which are curiously varying and 
handsome spines; a most desirable Cactus for any 
collection. .50 cents to .?.5. 
Za. Simpsonii. A perfectly hardy plant, bearing beauti- 
ful flowers and edible fruit, tasting much like goose- 
berries. The plant is easily grown, and is a cluster 
of thorny balls ; the spines are also attractive in ap- 
pearance. 50 cents to 
1!. Tezensis. Of symmetrical cushion-like form ; bears 
beautifully fringed yellowish rose flowers, followed by 
ornamental bright red seed pods. 25 cents to $1.50. 
KC HINOCKKUS PliC- 
TINATUS, GRAFTED. 
ECHINOCACTLS SIiMI'SONII. 
ECHINOCEREUS. This genus has mostly cylindrical 
stems, of rather dwarf habit, 
which have longitudinal ridges, 
either straight or spiral, bear- 
ing handsomely colored spines. 
The flowers are rich in color 
and very beautiful, and quite 
lasting in character. The plants 
thrive in a cooler atmosphei-e 
than do most Cactuses. 
E. Berlandieri. An odd form, 
bearing large sweet-scented 
flowers of great beauty. 25 to 
30 cents. 
E. candicans. A rdre and re- 
markable species, the beauty of 
the spines being its distinguish- 
ing merit — they vary from 
cream color to deep blood red. 
It is a free bloomer. $1 to S5. 
E. chloranthus. Of oblong 
shape, producing yellowish 
green flowers, low down on the 
plant; spinesredand white, and 
very pi'etty. 50 cents to SI. 50. 
E. enneacanthus. Bi-anching 
stems of fresh gi-een color; 
flowers reddish purple; spines 
short, yellow. 35 cents to si . 
E. multiplex. This is a superior species, being distinct 
and handsome in form, and notable for its beautifully 
arranged spines. The flowers are rich and elegant in 
appearance, and of large size; the variety is one of 
the most satisfactory of all the Cactuses. 50 cts. to S5. 
E. pectinatus. A superior blooming species, the flow- 
ers being produced in great profusion ; they are of a 
beautiful purplish pink; the plant is dwarf and very 
ornamental, with harmless spines. One of the very 
best Cactuses grown. .50 cents to S5. 
E. pectinatus, grafted. This species is handsome 
grafted on Crtru^ iirandijlora ; when so treated it makes 
rapid growth, and is very interesting Grafted plants, 
75 cents to SI. ,50. 
EClnXOFSIS. Of hardy con- 
stitution and free growth; 
this is a valued genus. There 
is much variety in the family ; 
the flowers are always pi'o- 
duced fi-om the side of the 
plant, as in K. MulUri, of which 
a cut is presented below. 
E. Mulleri. A very fine cactus ; 
of rapid growth, blooming 
when only two years, old and 
beai-ing very handsome 
double satiny pink flowers, 
freely scented, which remain 
open for a week. (iO cts. to 
m. 
Ten distinct varieties. We 
will send ten distinct varieties 
ECHiNocEKEUs' of Echinopsis for from -*3 to 
MULTIPLEX. according to sizes of plants. 
