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R. W. KELLY 
Opuntia mamillaris cristata 
O. opuntia. This one is native to eastern states and 
Canada and is quite hardy .25 
O. serpentina. A cylindrical kind whose knobby 
branches twist about in a snaky manner .25 
O. serpentina cristata. A fine crested form of the above 
making odd fan shaped branches .60 
O surphurea. A strong spined kind from the high 
Andes of South America so named because of its large 
sulphur yellow flowers .25 
Opuntia v'tdria 
PRICKLY PEAR COLLECTION. Five of the choices t kinds including Beaver Tail, Grizzly Bear, Rabbit Ears, 
Joseph’s Coat and Boxing Glove, a $1.65 value for $1.25 
rose colored flowers with a glistening sheen are equal 
to any rose in beauty. Plant in coarse soil and water 
lighter than other kinds. It stands considerable cold 
and snow in its native Mojave desert .35 
O. erinacea. The "Grizzly Bear’’ is another California 
species with long white bristly spines often tinged with 
yellow, red or black. It is quite hardy here and may 
survive outdoors in eastern states. Should be in a well 
drained sunny location. Do not keep this one or the 
above in the shade. It has large yellowish pink flowers. 
We recommend it highly .35 
O. erinacea cristata. A few fine crested forms at $1.50 
each, not prepaid because of large size and weight. 
Opuntia sp. cristata 
O. ficus indica. Commonly known as "Burbank’s Spine¬ 
less,” a nearly spineless kind, the large edible fruits 
of which have been used by the native Mexicans for 
centuries. Has large stems or pads up to eighteen 
inches in length .50 
O. mamillaris cristata. The "Boxing Glove,” its club 
shaped branches will all form crested forms and odd 
shapes, never forms a normal branch as do other kinds. 
Small club shaped plants .35, larger crested ones $1.00 
O. microdasys. *17. "Rabbit Ears;” a pretty one tufts 
of short yellow spines in dots regularly distributed 
over the surface. Quite attractive .2 5 
O. monacantha variegata. Is curiously variegated with 
patches of red, green and yellow. Very desirable, a 
high-light in any collection .35, "Joseph’s Coat.” 
Opuntia serpentina 
