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E. dasyacanthus.— A distinct variety densely 
covered with gray and reddish spines, has very 
showy flowers of large size, color red and 
bright yellow. Each 50c to .$1.50. 
E. Emoryi. — A very handsome California variety 
with bright golden spines densely covering the 
plant. Flowers yellow. Each 50c to $1.00. 
E. ennecanthus.— One of the best; flowers 3 in. 
long, reddish-purple; grows in clusters. Each 
25c to 50c. Clusters 75c to $1.50. 
E. Fendleri.— Distinct in form, long dark spines 
turning upwards, very large flowers, in color 
dark rose to shining crimson. An excellent 
plant for rockeries and similar situations, being 
very hardy. Each 50c to $1.00. 
E. pectinatus.— Pure white spines, large pink 
flowers 4 inches in diameter, one of the very best 
plants for blooming, fragrant. Each 25c to 50c. 
EPIPHYLLTJM. 
(“Crab” or “Lobster Cactus.”) 
The varieties of this beautiful genus are numer¬ 
ous and are largely cultivated for their flowers. E. 
truncatum and its varieties are the kinds usually 
cultivated in our green-houses and are among the 
most highly colored and beautiful of our winter 
flowering plants. They are often grafted on Cereus 
grandiflorus but do best perhaps on Pereskia. A 
large symmetrical head is easily formed and with 
proper attention will make a plant worthy of a sit¬ 
uation in any green-house. The Epiphyllum is one 
of the best of sitting room plants, and may be had 
in bloom from November to March with good man¬ 
agement. Strong grafted plants, blooming size. 
Each 50c to $2.50. 
M. Grahami.— A very neat and striking plant, 
with pretty rose-colored flowers. Each 50c. 
M. micromeris. —(See cut.) Called by some the 
“Button” or " Mushroom Cactus.” On account of 
its small, neat, delicate appearance. 35c to 75c. 
.M. minima. —A very small, neat plant, with star- 
like white flowers. Each 25c. 
M. pectinata. —A showy plant, with sulphur yel¬ 
low flowers. Each 25c. 
PILOCEREUS. 
P. senilis.— "Old Man Cactus.” (See cut.) In 
potting this general favorite add a little lime to 
the soil. Each 75c to $5.00. 
Pilocereus senilis. 
MAMILLARIA. 
PHYLLOCACTUS. 
These beautiful gems of the Cactus family are 
natives of Mexico principally. In their native hab¬ 
itat they grow in rich loam. 
M. applanata. —A fine plant bearing bright red 
berries, very attractive. Each 25c to 50c. 
Mamillaria micromeris. 
M. decipiens. —Has lovely, large yellow flowers, 
which last for several days. Each 25c to 50c. 
M. elegans.— A handsome, short, white-spined va¬ 
riety; has bright colored flowers. Each $1.00. 
M. fnlvispina. — Magnificent plants, the spines 
are ivory white in color at the base. Each 50c. 
M. Goodrichii. —A California variety, color gray, 
forms fine large clusters. Each 25c to 50c. 
This magnificent genus is unexcelled for the 
quantity, size and beauty of their flowers which 
comprise all the rich tints of color. They are dis¬ 
tinguished by their 
curious flat, broad, 
leaf-like branches, 
the flowers are pro- 
duced from the 
notches or indent¬ 
ures along the edge 
of the branches. 
When well grown 
they form attractive 
and striking decor¬ 
ative plants for the 
house. 
P. Ackermanni.— 
(See cut.) A most 
profuse bloomer 
named the "King 
Cactus,” has flowers 
measuring as much 
as 7 inches across, 
of a rich scarlet 
color, with broad, 
very sharp pointed 
and slightly waved 
petals. Its stems 
are round at the 
base, which bear 
little tufts of short 
_ . , . spines and its flat 
Phyllocactus Ackermanni. branches or leaves 
are from 2 to 2*2 
inches broad and waved or deeply dented along the 
margin. Each 75c to $2.50. 
