BISHOP'S CAP 
Astrophytum myriostigma 
A popular and curious plant from 
Mexico bearing 5 ridges, no spines, and 
is as white as though carved from marble. 
Blooms exceptionally freely all summer 
long. Very easy to grow. Larger plants, 
35c. 
Nice vigorous A1- 
plants.....- * * c 
The ECHINOCACTI 
OR BARREL CACTI 
These fine Cacti represent a large section of the Cactus family and to the group belong many of the prettiest flowered 
and most delicately spined genera. They are widely distributed from the Western United States all the way to Patagonia 
and climb from spray drenched sea clifTs to the dismal shores of Lake Titicaca 13000 feet up on the shoulders of the 
vast Andes Many of the South Amen- most, barren volcanic outcroppings, exultantly 
can genera need a trace of protection thriving in the burning heat where rain sel- 
from the summer sun. Others, as our dom falls. The fancier will find them all of 
California Barrels, seem to choose the paramount interest. 
CULTURE. Since they vary so great¬ 
ly in their habitats specific instructions 
are given with the various genera. In 
general the more fierce the spiny arma¬ 
ment the more attention should be given 
to drainage and the less water they need. 
The tender green-bodied kinds like the 
Rebutias will appreciate more moisture 
and some protection. All of them like 
plenty of air and sunlight and if they 
can be put outdoors on a porch or in 
the garden protected by a pane of glass 
from long wet spells they will show 
their appreciation. 
We find they all do equally well in 
soil composed of 1 part loam, *4 part 
leafmold, 1 part sharp sand with a dash 
of charcoal and air-slaked lime or pow¬ 
dered eggshells. 
However, it is to be noted that with 
acquaintance you will find your own 
ways of securing the results you want. 
ANCISTROCACTUS 
An interesting genus with erect hooked cen 
tral spines and ovoid, strongly tubercled. in 
distinctly ribbed plants. An anomalous genu." 
sometimes put with the Mamillariads at other* 
with the Echinocacti. 
Ancistrocactus Scheerii. A neatly spined 
plant with yellow green flowers from Texa* 
flowering in early summer. 1 * 4 ", 20 t. 2 ". 
25c. 3"-4" Mature, 35c. 
AREQUIPA 
FEROCACTUS INGENS 
A typical Mexican Barrel 
Cactus. Grows to a large 
size. 23o. 
This curious genus is found only in the 
mountains of northern Chile and Peru. It la 
characterized by Its slender tubular scarlet 
flowers. The plants are named after the town 
near which they are found In abundance. 
ASTROPHYTUM 
To this grand genus belong four of the most inter¬ 
esting and popular cacti found in Mexico. They are 
small plants though with age they may reach a foot 
in height. All of them are quite free in flower as 
you may see by the color photo above. The plants 
are rigid as though carved from stone and no collec¬ 
tion is complete without all of them. 
CULTURE. They grow readily in the window gar¬ 
den and are not too particular liking a sunny loca¬ 
tion if you have It. Give them a porous, sandy 
soil. In watering do not keep them wet but see that 
they are barely moist. I have found that they seem 
to enjoy a portion of old plaster or powdered egg¬ 
shells and a sprinkling of charcoal or crushed bricks 
mixed with their potting soil. They are found wild 
on limestone hills where the rainfall is meager. You 
will find them easy to succeed with. 
Bishop’s Cap. (Astrophytum myriostigma). See 
above. 
Star Cactus. (Astrophytum omatum). This hand¬ 
some species is illustrated on pages 8 and 12. The 
ridges are whorled and bear clusters of spines the 
plant body being beautifully flecked with hundreds 
of white dots! Handsome yellow blossoms. l/'-lVi". 
35c. 1V%”. 50c. Nice young plants. 25c. 
Goat's Horn. (Astrophytum capricorne). The ridges 
are tightly spiralled and bear few spines. The plant 
is heavily white spotted. The blossoms are beautiful, 
the fine yellow petals shading into a rich red throat! 
Blooms when small but grows slowly. 1*4". 35c. 
Sand Dollar. (Astrophytum asterias). One of the 
oddest looking of Cacti being shaped like a sand 
dollar, pale green, smooth, rounded and divided into 
5 to 7 sectors like a pie. Has no spines. Fine 
straw yellow blossoms with reddish throat. 2 1 4"-3" 
mature, flowering, well established speciments, 50c. 
Astrophytum capricorne major. 1*4". 35c. 
Astrophytum capricorne minor. 1*4^, 35c. 
Astrophytum capricorne senilis. 1", 35c. 
Astrophytum myriostigma coahuilensls. This is a 
smaller growing but very white variety, 35c. 
Astrophytum myriostigma columnar!*. A taller, 
more slender growing variety. 35c. 
Astrophytum myriostigma potosina. A rapid grow¬ 
ing variety with wider spaced dots, 35c. 
Astrophytum myriostigma tetragona. Don’t fail to 
have this one! Always grows with 4 sides instead 
of the conventional 5. A very rare plant. Nice 
1"-1V4" plants. 35c. 
Astrophytum ornatum Mirbelii. This retains its 
heavy spotting into full maturity. A very handsome 
plant. lVi". 50c. Nice 1" specimens, 35c. 
REBUTIA SENILIS AURESCENS 
The Rebutias are small round Cacti with harm¬ 
less bristles in place of spines. They have beautiful 
scarlet or crimson blossoms that are borne from the 
base of the plant, like moisture and q 
some shade . 
Cactus Seeds 
Turn to Page 10 for list ol our Cactus Seeds. 
BRITTONIA 
A monotypic genus from Texas. B. Davisii 
is a globular plant with red spines and yel¬ 
lowish flowers. IV 2 ”. 25c. 
Arequipa Weingartii. A newly described 
6pecies. Small and probably caespitose. Wispy 
hairs in the areoles. 2”, 50c. 
DENMOZA 
Botanically this is sometimes put near the 
Cereae but its habit of growth is that of a 
Ferocactus. The red flowers are closed, zygo- 
morphic and borne among straight slender 
spines quite different from the red curved 
spines produced by non-flowering areoles. 
Though they are normally globular with great 
age they become cylindric reaching a height 
of 5 feet 
Demnoza rhodacantha. The only species is 
found in the mountains near Mendoza, Argen¬ 
tina. The generic name is an anagram of 
Mendoza. A rare plant, it forms a handsome 
and much prized specimen. 2"-2Vi.", 50c. 
3V 2 "-4", $1.25. 
LEMON VINE CACTUS (Pereskia aculeata). 
Bears leaves like a lemon treel Clusters ol 
fragrant cream blossoms. A true cactus. 20c. 
ECHINOCACTUS 
HEDGE HOG CACTI 
These are the true Hedge Hog Cacti and are found 
in the west and in Mexico. The plants become 
large, thick and cylindric with many ribs the top 
often being clothed with a mass of silky wool. The 
flowers emerge from the dense wool crown and are 
generally yellow. 
GOLDEN BALL CACTUS 
Notocactus Leninghausii 
The entire plant is thickly clothed with 
90 ft, harmless old-gold colored hair! Visitors 
who see it exclaim over its unique beauty. 
H grows readily its fibrous roots liking a 
lb tie extra moisture. Though it is very rare 
and 'OU will not And it offered elsewhere 1 
have a few perfect plants to offer in various 
sizes. 1^". 50c. 2 1 4". $1. 5". $2.50. 
Attractive smaller 
specimens...X /C 
ACANTHOCALYCIUM 
A genus closely allied to Echinopsis differing prin¬ 
cipally in having the short tube of the flowers cov¬ 
ered with chaffy scales. They are all found in 
Argentina where they grow on the precipitous flanks 
of the foothills and mountains. Of very easy culture. 
Acanthocalycium formosum. This reaches quite a 
large size, perhaps a foot in diameter, and is thickly 
covered with straight stiff spines. Flowers yellow. 
3". 75c. 4". $1. 6 ", $2. 
Acanthocalycium spiniflorum. A very rare species 
with rose lilac flower. 3". $1. 
Acanthocalycium violaceum. Turn to color plate 
on page 18. 
JOHNSON'S CACTUS FOOD 
Will prove of great benefit especially where plants 
have filled their pots full of roots. Mildly stimu¬ 
lates growth. Per bottle, 50c. 
STRIPED CHIN CACTUS 
Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii 
Tli is is a most attractive small plant bloom in* 
when quite young and seldom growing more than 2 " 
in diameter. The Chin Cacti are a very charming 
group of small Barrels most of them being very free 
bloomers, the blossoms being quite large for the 
plants and attractively colored in pink, white, or 
yellow. This one should not become or. 
too dry.-..... 
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