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ROCKEA falcata,. 
SANSEVIERA 
ZEALANICA. 
A fine greenhouse succulent from 
South Africa, bearing hand- 
some flowers. 35 cents to ?!. 
SEBUM. A large and import- 
ant class of succulents, of easy 
growth ; several of the species 
are very useful for bedding. 
iS. acre. Small leaves; a hand- 
some and useful little plant 
for bedding. 25 cents. 
S. Japonicumvar. Handsome, 
with yellow flowers. 25 cts. 
SANSEVIERA. Beautiful va- 
riegated plants, with finely 
marked foliage. See page 109. 
SEMPERVIVUM. Thick 
fleshy plants, of peculiar char- 
acter ; fine for bedding. 
S. arboreum atropurpureum. 
Blackish i)urple leaves ; very 
effective in a sunny position, 
being so distinct in color. 25 
cents to 
SEMFERVIVUIVI atro-variegatum. Leaves green 
and creamy white §0 25 to $1 00 
S. intus luteus. Leaves varied 
with yellow 25 to 1 00 
STAPEIiIA. Succulent plants with thick stems and no 
leaves, much on the order of Cactuses; flowers star- 
shaped, very large and showy. 25 to 50 cents. 
YUCCA. Splendid plants, hardly succulent in their na- 
ture, and yet of the same general appearance as the 
Aloes. Their leaves are long, pointed and gracefully 
disposed ; the flowers, borne on a tall central spike, 
are white, bell-shaped and very ornamental. The 
Yuccas are ornamental anywhere. 
T. aloifolia. A fine and durable decora- 
tive plant $0 50 to $5 00 
Y. variegata(fricr)(o; ) . Leaves varied 
white and rose color ; a beautiful plant . 1 50 to 5 00 
Y. filamentosa (paccula). A well-known 
and superior hardy form 50 to 2 .50 
Y. gloriosa. Makes a tree with a'trunk of 
four to six feet high ; fine species .... 50 to 3 50 
Y. var. quadricolor 1 50 to 5 00 
Y. recurva. A form of 1'. filorioma. Foli- 
age finely varied 50 to 3 00 
5ELECT COLLECTION Of C/1CTU5E5. 
This generic term applies to manj' separate genera of succulent plants, including Cereus, Echinocactus, Echino- 
cereus, Epiphyllum, Mammillaria, Opuntia, Phyllocactus, Pilocereus, Khipsalis, 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 wr-apped in down, while 
others are beset with formidable spines. Beautiful flowers crown many species — variegated spines are the charm 
of some; delicate mathematical regularitj' 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 ijlants ai-e able to endure its absence for weeks at a 
time without any injury, except 
when growing rapidly 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 sufficient plants for such beds 
will be given on application. 
ANHAIiON lUM 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, uninjured. 
Flowers lai'ge, silvery white 
and pale yellow, jil to .$3. cactuses used for carpet bedding. 
