
STAR CACTUS 
Astrophytum ornatum. Nat. size. 
A handsome ‘“‘cactusy’’ looking specimen that every 
collection should have. Quite easy to grow. Will reach 
with age 6 in. in diameter. See below for culture. Beau- 
tiful in all sizes but particularly attractive in the 2 in. 
plants. 
2 in. specimens, each 50c. 
2 in.-3 in. specimens, each $1.00. 
1 in.-1% in. specimens, each 35c. 2 
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ASTROPHYTUM 
To this grand genus belong some of the most in- 
teresting and popular cacti found in Mexico. They are 
small plants but with great age may reach a foot im 
height. All of them are quite free in flower as you 
may see by the color photo on page 24. The plants 
appear as though carved from stone and no collection 
is complete without them. 
CULTURE. They grow readily in the window gar- 
den and are not too particular liking a sunny posi- 
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 en- 
joy a portion of old plaster or powdered eggshells and 
a sprinkling of charcoal or crushed bricks (%4 in.) 
mixed with their potting soil. They are found wild 
on limestone hills where the rainfall is meager. You 
will find them, as we do, easy to succeed with and 
a perennial delight. 
BISHOP’S CAP. (Astrophytum myrio- 
stigma). To me this is one of the most 
attractive and easily grown plants we list. 
It is pictured in color on page 24. It comes 
from the upland, rock-strewn mesas of San 
Luis Potosi, Mexico. growing among the 
scanty underbrush often in company with 
more common cacti. The plants appear rigid 
as though carved from stone completely 
and thickly covered with thousands of 
microscopic white stars. There are no evi- 
dent spines. The shining bright yellow blos- 
soms appear in series throughout the 
summer. 
BEAUTIFUL SPECIMENS 11% in. diam- 
eter only 35c. 
FINE PERFECT % in.-1 in. plants 21c. 
SAND DOLLAR. (Astrophytum asterias). 
One of the oddest looking of cacti being 
shaped like a Sand Dollar, pale green, 
rounded and divided into 5 to 7 sectors 
like a pie, entirely spineless. From the cen- 
ter appear large yellow blossoms with red- 
dish throat. These very rare cacti are col- 
lected by sheep-herders in northern Mexico 
where they grow extremely thinly scattered 
on the mesas. Mature flowering specimens 
2 in.-2% in. 50c, 3 in. 65c. 
Astrophytum capricorne. Very rare. 1 in. 
to 1% in. 40c. 
Astrophytum capricorne major. 1 in.- 
14% in. SOc. 
Astrophytum capricorne minor. 1. in.- 
1144 in. 50c. 
Astrophytum myriostigma coahuilensis. 
A smaller growing but very white variety 
of Bishop’s Cap. 1 in. 40ce. 



ECHINOCACTI are a very attractive group found scattered from the U.S.A. to Patagonia. 
They may be placed in two great geographical groups the North American ones centered 
in Mexico, the South American genera found down the Andes to Chile and through 
Bolivia to Braizl, Paraguay and Argentina. I have placed under Echinocacti ‘most of the 
globular types even though technically some are more nearly related to Cerei. They have 
one characteristic in common (also shared with their congeners the Cerei) that is— 
ridged stems. This accordion effect allows them to expand rapidly without bursting when 
the rains fall. They range in size from tiny button-like species to the huge 10 feet tall 
Barrels of the Mexican plateaus. The larger 
species are of interest for the beauty and 
symmetry of even the smallest seedlings 
while many of the small and medium sized 
species have really remarkable flowers. 
Astrophytum myriostigma  columnaris. 
1 in.-14% in. 40c. 
ASTROPHYTUM MYRIOSTIGMA TETRA- 
GONA. Don’t fail to have this one! Always 
has 4 sides instead of the convenitional 5. 
Very rare. 144 in.-1% in. 50c. 
Astrophytum myriostigma potosina. 1 14 
in.-1 4% in., 45e. 
Astrophytum ornatum var. Mirbelii. Gen- 
erally a more heavily spotted plant becom- 
ing a handsome specimen. Fine 2 in. 50e. 

GOLDEN BALL CACTUS 
Notocactus Leninghausii 
A very choice specimen plant being thickly clothed 
with long, soft, harmless golden hair. Visitors at our 
nursery always exclaim over its unique beauty. Though 
it is of the very easiest culture and in our shipping 
sizes grows quickly yet it will always be rare as tiny 
seedlings are very slow. It enjoys a sandy loam soil 
with a third leafmold. To get the best growth never 
let the soil become completely powder-dry. 
Choice 14% in. specimens 60c. 
Choice 2% in. specimens $1.00. 
Choice 4 in. specimens $2.00. 
Choice 1 in.-144 in. specimens 35c. 
Seautiful %4 to 1 in. specimens, 3 yrs. old............. 
JOHNSON’S CACTUS FOOD 
A balanced food for Cacti, Succulents 
and all houseplants. 114 gram bottle 50c. 
ERIOSYCE 
A rare genus of fine Barrels from elevations of 
6000 ft. in the mountains of Chile and Argentina, 
Give same culture as for Acanthocalycium. 
Eriosyce korethreides. Newly discovered 
species from Argentina with straight, 
chestnut-brown spines. Nice plants 11% in. 
each 50c. 
At Left. 
A FINE CACTUS COLLECTION 
This well grown and interesting collection has been 
brought together by Pearl Beals of Cheteh, Wisconsin. 
As of October 1, 1940, she had 85 varieties. In the 
lower left hand corner is a large pendent Xmas Cac- 
tus. The tall plant by Mrs. Beals head is a Snake 
Cactus. 
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GOLDEN BARREL 
Echinocactus Grusonii 
In spectacular beauty it stands out in any collec- 
tion as one of the most attractive specimens. A globe 
of purest shining golden yellow unlike any other. 
Even young plants are golden but the older it grows 
the more beautiful it becomes. Reaches 18 in. in 
diameter. Small seedlings bear nipples instead of 
ridges! From the mountains of San Luis Potosi, 
Mexico, 18 in. specimens F.0.B. $50.00. 
EXTRA SPECIAL. Beautiful 10 in.-12 in. diameter 
specimens as in photo above, over a yard around! 
Crated and ready for shipping only $10 each. F.O.B. 
Hynes. 
FINE SUCCESS WITH OUR PLANTS 
Dear Mr. Johnson: I am exceedingly pleased with 
the lovely plants you have sent me, such healthy 
roots and so well formed. I had no idea there were 
sO many beautiful cacti. 
I feel really proud of my window garden and you 
may be sure I appreciate the many extra plants you 
have sent me. I love the fat little seedlings. How 
I wish I could visit your gardens and see the many 
wonders you must have there! I feel proud of the 
beginning I have made. 45 plants: and I wouldn’t 
part with any of them. 
EVA BROWN HOLMES 
Bayport, New York. 
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Denmoza rhodacantha. This rare plant 
forms a handsome and much prized speci- 
men. 2 in.-2% in. 60c. 31% in.-4 in. $1.25. 
ACANTHOCALYCIUM 
VIOLET SEA URCHIN 
A genus closely allied to Echinopsis differing chiefly 
on having the short tube of the flowers covered with 
chaffy scales. Found in Argentina they grow on the 
precipitous flanks of the foothills and mountains. 
Grow easily enjoying a soil composed of 1 part loam, 
1 part leafmold, 1 part sand with a sprinkling of 
powdered egg shells. Place in a warm light situation. 
VIOLET SEA URCHIN. (Acanthocaly- 
cium violaceum). Turn to page 29 for a 
color picture of this exquisitely flowering 
cactus. The blooms are amongst the most 
beautiful I know. 1% in.-2 in. 75e, 3 in. 
$1.50. Fine 34 in. to 1 in. each 19c. 
