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SlEBRECHT & WadLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
ECHINUCACTl'S LONCEHAMATUS. 
ECHINOCACTTJS, Continued. 
E. Long'ehamatus. A species with long spines, bear- 
ing profusely large flowers. 50 cents to 
£. multicostatus. Another wonderful variation. The 
form is generally like a flattened ball, or a Mandarin 
orange, and the surface is ribbed with wav.y and 
closely set ribs, upon which ai-e curiously varying and 
handsome spines; a most desirable Cactus for any 
collection. 50 cents to .?5. 
E. Simpsonii. A perfectlj' 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 . 
JS. Texensis. Of s,ymmetrical cushion-like form ; bears 
beautifully fringed yellowish rose flowers, followed by 
ornamental bright red seed pods. 25 cents to SI. 50. 
ECHINOCEKUS PKC- 
TINATUS, GRAFTED. 
ECHI.VOCACTUS SIMI'SONU. 
ECHINOCEKEUS. 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 atmosphere 
than do most Cactuses. 
E. Berlaudieri. An odd form, 
bearing large sweet-scented 
flowers of great beauty. 25 to 
30 cents. 
E. candicans. A rare 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 ; spines red and white, and 
very pretty. 50 cents to ^\M). 
E. enneacanthus. Branching 
stems of fresh green 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 $5. 
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 ^5. 
E. pectinatus, grafted. This species is handsome 
grafted on Ccicun (iraiiiliflttra; when so treated it makes 
rapid growth, and is ver.v interesting Grafted plants, 
75 cents to .S1..50. 
ECHINOFSIS. Of hardy con- 
stitution and free growth; 
this is a valued genus. There 
is much variety in the famil.y ; 
the flowers are always pro- 
duced from the side of the 
plant, as in E. Mnlkri, of which 
a cut is presented below. 
E. Mulleri. A very tine cactus ; 
(if rapid growth, blooming 
when only two years, old and 
bearing very handsome 
double satiny pink flowers, 
freely scented, which remain 
open for a week, DO cts. to 
.?3. 
Ten distinct varieties. We 
will send ten distinct varieties 
EciiiNocEKEis of Echinopsis for from $3 to 
MULTIPLEX. $5, according to sizes of plants. 
