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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
Bplphyllum Trunctatum, 
th In Is the well known 
crab or lobster Cactus, 
the branches composed 
of short Jointed pieces 
anddrooping. The flow¬ 
ers are bright crimson, 
very showy .and at times 
borne in endless num¬ 
ber. 15c. each. 
Bplphyllum Cocclneus, a 
rare sort with dark scar¬ 
let llowers. A profuse 
bloomer, aud very 
showy. 50c. each. 
Bplphyllum Salmoanum, 
another exceedingly 
rare sort, having beau¬ 
tiful salmon-colored 
blossoms. 50c. each. 
EPlPMYLLUM. 
MAMILLARIA MICROMINDS. 
Mamlllarla Mlcromerls, this is one of our special favorites. 
It being such a unique little plant. Plants when small are 
as round as a ball and of a greyish white color, the short 
delicate spines 
being as soft as 
silk and com¬ 
pletely covering 
the plant in a 
web-like manner. 
As the plants at¬ 
tain age, the nu¬ 
merous shoots 
form a large clus¬ 
ter of the charm¬ 
ing ball-like 
crowns. When in 
bloom it makes a 
pretty show of 
blooms, being fol¬ 
lowed by bright 
berries, which re¬ 
main all winter, 
and are very at¬ 
tractive. It is a 
gem. 30c. each. 
IMamlllarla Macro- 
merls, This Mara- 
illaria is charac- 
Ized by its large mamillaria macromerib* 
tubercles and long 
spines, as shown in our illustration. It bears a very fine 
double flower, 2J£x3J£ inches across, of a distinct carmine 
color; a very effective plant, and one that is rare and dis¬ 
tinct. 50c. each. 
IMamlllarla Declplens, this is one of the easiest of all Cacti 
to grow, as it will stand any amount of rough usage, aud 
produce freely its largo showy yellow blossoms, which 
keep perfect several days before fading. It is a sort 
which can be very highly recommended. A free bloom¬ 
er aud exceedingly beautiful. 35c. each. 
Mamlllarla Pusllla, this beautiful little Cactus is always ad¬ 
mired for its bright, silvery spines, which radiate in the 
sun. It forms line dusters in a comparative short time, 
aud consequently can be readily propagated; flowers yel¬ 
lowish white, with a red stripe through center of petti. 
This is a little gem, aud, being u cheap plant, should not 
bo overlooked. 35c. each. 
Mamillaria Laslacantha, 
a pretty little species, 
covered and almost en¬ 
tirely hidden uuder the 
dense woolly growth 
with which it is covered. 
Flowors one-half inch 
long, petals white with a 
red streak in center, 
which at base formsu red 
circle around the yellow 
stamens. 50c. each. 
Mamlllarla Crahaml, a 
beautiful little species, 
really one of the best to 
bo found. Flowers roso 
colored and apiiear from 
June to August. Alovely 
little plant, 50c. each. 
MAMILLARIA ORAHAMI 
MAMILLARIA APRLANATA. 
Mamlllarla Applanata, no Mumilluriu will makcsucha line 
show as this one in curly spring, when covered with long, 
bright red berries, which appear between each tubercle. 
1 ho fiowers aiso appear at about the same time, making 
it doubly attractive. Will stand rather more water than 
any other Cacti. 25c. each. 
CANDLE CAOTUB, OPUNTIA LURIDA. 
Opuntla Lurlda (Tub Cheat Oandi.e Cactcki. Words 
cannot describe the beauty of this plant. It grows 3 to 4 
feet high, branching like a tree, aud producing hundreds 
of golden yellow, sweet-scented flowers, large aud double, 
like enormous roses. The stems are covered with a net 
work of shining spines, which reflect a luminous ray of 
light that can bo seen for a long distance, hence its name 
—Candle. This plant has been known and eagerly sought 
in the wilds of Mexico for years, aud introduced by us 
in 1&SS. It grows very freely and quickly from seed, 
and tins is one of the best ways to get it, as plants are 
scarce aud high. Seeds, 20c. per pkt. Flue plants, 50c. each. 
