
OLD MAN CACTUS 
Cephalocereus senilis. 
The long snowy white hair of this 
venerable cactus makes it one of the 
most sought after. No collection should 
be without it. My plants are clean and 
snowy white with many healthy roots. 
Larger 35c. 4-5 in. $1.10. 25 
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GIANT CEREUS 
These huge tree cacti reach 40 ft. or 50 ft. in height 
and are a grand sight. Some of the largest are found 
in Lower California. where their huge armed columns 
tower above the low chaparral like Gulliver above the 
Lilliputians, 
Pachycereus Pringlei. A majestic spe- 
cies reaching 50 feet in height. 6 in.-7 in. 
75c. Beautiful young plants 1 in.-1% in. 
only 17c. 
Pachycereus chrysomallus. 10 in. $1.50. 
Small 35c. 
Organ Pipe Cactus. (Pachycereus margi- 
natus). A majestic, almost spineless spe- 
cies with vertical trunks arranged in odd 
series like the pipes of an organ. Makes a 
fine pot specimen if well fed. 2% in.-8 in. 
30c. 4 in.-5 in. 40c. 
GIANT ARIZONA CEREUS 
Carnegiea gigantea. The giant of the Ari- 
zona deserts. Grow this interesting giant in 
your own window garden in miniature. 2 in. 
plants 50c. Small seedlings 25c. 
TRICHOCEREUS 
TORCH CACTI 
A splendid South American genus practically all of 
which have glorious flowers. Among them are many 
of our old garden favorite plants that have withstood 
the test of time and that experienced collectors place 
among their choicest specimens. They vary from 12 
in. to 25 ft. in height and grow from sea level to 
10,000 feet. Vigorous rooting plants and extremely 
easy to grow. Grow anywhere but prefer plenty of 
light and air for the blooming types. Apply Cactus 
Food during summer growth. 
Trichocereus Spachianus or White Torch 
Cactus. Turn to page 14 for photo. Very 
well known and easy to grow. 
Trichocereus poco. A handsome species 
with cream-yellow blossoms. Should stand 
almost zero weather as it comes from 
12,000 elevation. 3 in.-4 in. 50c. 


MOON CACTUS 
Eriocereus Jusbertii 
These are very free growing cacti 
that bear 8 in. snowy blossoms opening 
in the evening remaining open until late 
morning. Easy to grow they like plenty 
of water and a rich soil. 
Nice plants..... 
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AN AFRICAN LIVING ROCK 
Pleiospilos simulans 
This is one of the best of the Living Rocks or mimi- 
ery plants rarely having more than 4 leaves and these 
appearing like shards of splintered granite even assum- 
ing the rough uneven surface and the peculiar speckled 
gray appearance of granite. Even on a hot day the 
leaves feel cool. See page 31 for others. 
Large 4 in. to 5 in. blooming specimens. 75c. 
Healthy 1% in.- 
pe plants. Ft eee, Oe Eee ele ere nt 20c 
TRICHOCEREUS 
White Bower Cactus. (Trichocereus 
Schickendantzii). A very free growing vari- 
ety with plump branches whose low ridges 
are closely gemmed with chestnut colored 
spine clusters. Branches very freely from 
the bottom, the clusters becoming tightly 
packed. Fine, frilly white blossoms 6 in. 
across in masses. A choice plant for speci- 
mens. When well rooted feed well. 1 in.-1% 
in. 19c. 
Serpent Cactus. (Trichocereus thelego- 
nus). A very free flowering species. The 
areoles are on raised centers rather than 
ridges, the stems attaining 2 inches in di- 
ameter and with great age a yard in length. 
Flowers handsomely frilled, the tube and 
fruits covered with black hair. 17c. 
At left. 
HEDGE HOG CEREUS 
Echinocereus pentalophus 
This is a particularly fine species from Mexico, the 
flowers being large and brilliant pink with a trace of 
violet. Each petal is frilled, the heart of the blossom 
filled with pale yellow stamens from which a bright 
green stigma protrudes. The plants grow with several 
3 in. to 6 in. branches and make unique fot speci- 
mens. Give them a rich sandy loam soil. Will grow 
anywhere but for best blooms give plenty of sun in 
summer. Turn to page 29 for other kinds. 4 in. to 
6 in. clusters. 35c. Fine 3 in. 
well branched clusters only.. 
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CEREUS HYBRIDUS MONSTRUOSUS 
A strange and monstrous cactus at- 
tracting the attention of all who see it. 
They grow taller than the true C. peru- 
vianus monstruosus, As easy tO grow as 
any cactus and never lose their 
peculiar growth. Fine plants 
COLLECTION No. Hl4—These 4 curious cacti postpaid for... cn cee eee ee 

PAPER SPINED OPUNTIA 
Tephrocactus glomeratus 
One of the rarest and most peculiar 
of all cacti. Instead of spines they have 
long white paper ribands! They come 
from western Argentina and form 
great white mats. Grow castig LE OC 
TRICHOCEREUS 
White Cup Cactus. (Trichocereus Scha- 
feri). An almost spineless species with 
glorious 10 inch snowy blossoms. It grows 
wild among the underbrush of the quebra- 
das and mesas of Salta in Argentina. Grows 
most easily with very fat, pale green, 
branching trunks. Feed well. A splendid 
subject for pots. Specimen clusters 6 to 10 
heads 8-10 in. $2.50. 1 to 1% in. 19¢. 
Golden Cup Cactus. (T. huascha). Deep, 
brilliant yellow blossoms 7 inches across. 
Otherwise similar to the White Cup. Nice 
1 in. plants 17c. 
Trichocereus huascha rubra. An elegant 
and dwarf variety of the golden cup with 
fine red blossoms in various shades. Very 
choice. 3 in. plants. 40c. 
Trichocereus Bridgesii. A quick growing 
subject used as our cover illustration last 
year. Grows extremely easily. The arms on 
older specimens loop over and root at the 
tips. Give it a fairly rich soil and plenty of 
Cactus Food. 12 in. specimens 60c. Tricho- 
cereus Bertramianus. Rare species. 75c. 
Trichocereus candicans robustior. This 
very rare variety forms a grand specimen 
with thickly-set, glistening, chestnut 
spines. May grow to 3 feet. 1 in. 30c. 
Trichocereus chiloensis. A beautiful spe- 
cies from high in the Andes. The spiny col- 
umns reach to 10 feet tall with age becom- 
ing well branched. An imposing plant and 
recommended specimen. 1 in.-2 in. 35c. 3 
in. 40c. 6 in.-7 in. 75c¢ to $1. 
Trichocereus coquimbanus. 1 in. 50c. 
Trichocereus cuzcoensis. 8 in.-10 in. 75c. 
Trichocereus fascicularis. 75c. 
Trichocereus Knuthianus. A fine new spe- 
cies. Tall and tree-like and a rapid grower. 
Fine 3 in.-5 in. 35ce. 12 in.-15 in. 75e. 
Trichocereus lamprochlorus. A particu- 
larly fine blooming plant making specimen 
clusters rapidly. Blossoms 6 inches across! 
Trunks 8 in. to 15 in. long forming loose 
clusters. Try it. 11% in. 20c. Larger speci- 
men clusters 75c to $1. 
Trichocereus litoralis. A new _ species 
from Chile with long spines and fine flow- 
ers. 3 in.-3% in. 40c. 
Trichocereus macrogonus. A _ favorite 
specimen plant in California. Trunks 38 in. 
to 4 in. diameter with rounded ribs and sil- 
very green in color. Vigorous grower with 
magnificent flowers in great quantity. Fine 
cuttings 12 in.-15 in. $1. 8 ft. f.o.b. $2.50. 
Trichocereus Pachenoi. A practically 
spineless variety with dark green trunks, 
growing on cliff faces in Ecuador. Magnifi- 
cent blossoms. A nice specimen to add 
height to your collection. 12 in. 75e. 
Trichocereus pasacana. From Argentina. 
A vigorous columnar type. 2 in. 35c. 
Trichocereus pasacana albicephala. A 
high mountain form. 8 in. 50c. 
Trichocereus strigosus. Handsome clus- 
ter forming. 25c. T. Terscheckii 2 in.-3 in. 
35c. T. Terscheckii montanus 35c. T. uyu- 
Ppampensis. Rare. 6 in. 75c. 
MY SELECTION of 5 Varieties........ $1.00 
