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HARDY CACTI. G, ' 
Our introduction of these useful and interesting plants a few seasons ago has opened up 
new possibilities in permanent planting, and seems to be filling a long felt want, for something 
extremely hardy both against cold and drought. These have a further advantage of being 
effective both winter and summer, and while in bloom few plants can rival them in splendor. 
All these endure safely, a winter temperature often exceeding 20 degrees below zero. The 
chief precaution being to avoid stagnant moisture at the roots especially during winter. On the 
plains the clumps are usually found growing upon a slight mound produced by the lodgment of 
dust, sand and other debris blown about by the wind. This will suggest a soil in which humus 
and sand are prominent factors; to which broken stone, limestone preferred, may be added with 
good results. The low mound culture may well be imitated. 
The Opuntias are especially adapted to planting extensive areas which would be too dry or 
sandy for anything else. The wonderfully distinct character of each of the sorts we offer will 
prevent any degree of monotony from extensive use. Remember we are headquarters for all 
“Hardy Cacti” and our prices are below competition. 
Opuntia arenaria** This new Opuntia is related 
to the O. frag ills but has flat round joints 2 
inches in diameter; spines very long, straw 
color, or varying to purple. Flowers yellow 
or purplish. Quite rare. $1.00 per dozen; 
seed 10 cents. 
Opuntia arenaria** Very dark spined variety. 
Seed 15 cents. 
Opuntia Arborescens** Cylindrical branching 
sort, often growing 6 feet tall. Large rich 
purple flowers, yellow fruit and perfectly 
hardy. Small plants, $2.50 per dozen; seed 
10 cents. 
Opuntia Camanchica,* One of the most showy 
of all, bearing an abundance of large yellow 
flowers, followed by the large crimson fruit, 
which ripens early and remains perfect until 
late winter. The joints are large, nearly 
orbicular in outline, very glaucus, and the 
upper half is clothed with long stout 
spreading spines in beautiful shades of white, 
straw, red, purple and black. Extra select 
stock. $1.00 per dozen, seed 5 cents. 
Opuntia Camanchica gigantea.* This remarkable 
plant seems to be a gigantic variety of the 
last, and is so classified temporarily. It is a 
recent discovery, and the stock is limited. 
