SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1891. 
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Mamlllaria Stellaris, a lovely sort with long stems or 
branches, round and of a uniform size, completely cov¬ 
ered with a network of yellowish colored spines. It is 
exceedingly beau'if ul and easily grown, and should be in 
every collection. 20 c. each. 
Mamillarla Chlldsl, entirely new and of greut beauty. It 
grows to a good size, nearly as round as a bull, and col¬ 
ored with long spiues.wliicli are of a beautiful blue color. 
The flowers are large, blush white, and exceedingly hand¬ 
some. One of the very tinest new sorts. (See colored 
sketch on cover.) 50c. each. 
Opuntia Arborescens, this species has a narrow, much- 
branched stem, which often rises to a considerable height. 
These stems arc cut, and after the fleshy substance has 
been removed, there remains a hard, woody net-work of 
thick fibres, which is converted into walking sticks. 25c. 
each 
Opuntia Frutescens, a line sort of upright growth, and 
branching freely like a tree, blooming profusely and 
bearing handsome red, pear-shaped fruit, which is very 
line to eat. It is one of the easiest and most desirable 
sorts to grow. 15c. each. 
Opu ntla Emoryl, a rare species with long, flat spines of the 
color of ivory, which makes it beautiful and desirable. 
Flower large, light sulphur yellow. One of the newest 
and rarest sorts we have. 20 c. each. 
Opuntia Mlcrodasys, this Opuntia is admired on account 
of its distinct appearance The branches, which are of a 
lively green, arc beautifully spotted with tufts of golden 
yellow spines An extra line sort. 30c. each. 
Phyllocactus Speclosa, much like I-atifrons, except the 
flowers are smaller and light pink in color. A lovely free j 
bloomer. 25c. each. 
Phyllocactus Hookerl, iiiuch the same as Latifrons, but a 
smaller grower, dwarf and compact. 25e. each. 
Phyllocactus Ackermanl, this rare sort is in all respects 
like Jenkensoui, except in color, and perhaps a little | 
larger. It is of a bright deep scarlet, so rich and beauti¬ 
ful that it is impossible to properly describe it. Ourstock , 
is true and pure. 50c. each. 
The Queen Cactus (Phyllocactus Latifrons). This grand 
Cactus grows several feet high, with large flattened stems ! 
The flowers appear at evening and last all night, and are 
the grandest of all night blooming plants, being of enor¬ 
mous size, nearly one foot across, and of the purest white 
color, delicately shaded pink outside, wit h a most lovely 
form and texture. It is not unusual for a large plant to 
have 30 to 100 of these enormous flowers open at once It 
blooms freely every year, and is indeed a rare plant for 
anyone to possess. We have a very flue stock, and offer 
strong plants at the extremely low price of 40c. each; 3 
for $1 
Phyllocactus Jen kensonl, a fitting companion to the above. 
The enormous flowers arc rich crimson, with a delicate 
purple shading toward thecenter. The flowers keep per¬ 
fect several days, and it is not uncommon fora good plant 
to have more than lit) flowers open at once. It is one of 
the most popularand beautiful of all Cactus. 25c. each. 
Phyllocactus Crenatus, like the Queen Cactus except in the 
color of the flowers, which in this very rare sort is light 
. straw yellow. 50c. each. 
Pilocereus Senilis, the "Old Man” Cactus is one of the 
curiosities of plant life which always attract attention, 
and its appearance is certainly sufficiently strange to ex¬ 
cite some surprise. I’ilocereus Senilis derives Doth its 
botanical and popular names from the large number of 
long, silvery white hairs which cover the upper portion 
of its stem, and impart a peculiar resemblance to the 
hoary head of an aged man. Those hairs attain the 
length of several inches, and instead of spreading regu¬ 
larly, or projecting rigidly, as in other members of the 
family, they are flaccid and pendulous, thickly clothing 
the stem. It is one of the rarest and most sought after 
of all Cactus. $l.t«) each. 
Rhlpsalis Pachyptera, this has large flattened leaves ci¬ 
sterns like a Queen Cactus, only they are of a very dark 
color. The flowers, which are formed like a night bloom¬ 
ing Cereus and produced by the ltd. are small and appear 
in a closely set row all around the edges of the leaves, 
presenting one of the most odd and unique sights that 
can be found among (lowers. They are white in color 
and very beautiful, lasting many days before fading. 
50c, each. 
PMIPSAMS Mr*fMBBVANTMHAO,D** 
Rhlpsalis Mesembryanthemoldes, a ran- and tine Cactus, 
composed of small, short Jointed stems, which are cov¬ 
ered more or less with tufts of tine white hair. When In 
bloom It Is literally covered with liundredsof beautiful 
white blossoms. A very odd anil Interesting plant. 25c. 
each. 
Rhlpsalis rlspa, exactly like R. Pachyptera, except small¬ 
er In size of leaf and growth, and having flowers of a 
lovely straw color. 30c. each. 
For $1.00 we will send one plant each of these 4 rare tthijisalis. 
Stapelia Variegata, a most curious and beautiful flower, 
which is Star-shaped and of leathery text ure, dark snutr 
yellow with maroon spots. One of the easiest grown and 
most desirable of all Cacti. 20c. each. 
SPECIAL OFFER. We will send one fine plant of each of the 
fl.fine Cactus here, offered for $20. Or for Soc. ere will send 
five fine sorts , our select ion . 
Qicti See<l- ‘ 
Growing cacti from seed affords untold interest and pleas¬ 
ure. Sow under glass in light sandy soil. We offer live sep¬ 
arate sorts and a grand mixture. Per pkt. 
Opuntia Lurida, (Candor Cactus). Grows very fast 
from seed. jq 
Mixed Seed of thirty fine varieties.. 20 
We have a small stock of the following very rare Cacti 
which we can supply. All extra line plants. - ' Each' 
Cereus Colubrinus Baumanni, . :...$250 
44 Peruvianus,. .A . 2 00 
Rhlpsalis Sallconoldes, another sort of even more curious 
growth than the above. The plant is composed of hun¬ 
dreds of bare branches, most of which present the ap- I 
pearance of buds or seed pods. It produces hundreds of 
flowers of a deep yellow- color. A splendid plant, and | 
like all other .Rhlpsalis, very easily grown. 25c. each. I 
“ Turberl,. 300 
“ Clganteus,. 300 
44 Teptracanthus,.. 2 0 ) 
44 Spachlanus, ... . 2 00 
Phyllocactus Feastl,.. o 00 
