
OLD WOMAN CACTUS 
Echinocereus Delaetii. 2/3 Nat. Size. 
A very rare novelty and a fit companion for the Old Man. 
Its maternal instincts are well developed for it bears many 
tow-headed youngsters in an encircling cluster. You will want 
it to complete your collection of white-haired cacti for it is one 
of the most striking of the .group. An easy plant to grow. 
Give it ordinary care but not too much water. During the 
summer it enjoys plenty of sunlight and air. Gorgeous 3 in. 
pink blossoms. 
Clusters with 2 to 4 youngsters. $1.25. 
5 in.-6 in. plants. 90c. 
3 in-4 in. plants only 60c. 
NEOPORTERIA 
A rare Chilean genus often found on cliffs over- 
hanging the seashore. Some species become almost 
spineless with age while others develop masses of 
curling white hair. The flowers are most attractive. 
pink, yellow or orange. They come frm a rather dry 
area and should be carefully watered giving good 
drainage and a sandy soil. Rest them well during 
the winter. 
CHILEAN OLD WOMAN (Neoporteria 
senilis). One of the most striking grey- 
haired cacti in cultivation. The plant is 
completely hidden by an interlacing mat of 
long, coarse grey or white hair. A free- 
blooming cactus bearing exquisite vivid 
pink flowers 2 in. long lasting a couple of 
weeks and appearing for months. 
I have only a very few plants. 
5 in. to 34 in. 50c. 
Large flowering piants grafted on heavy 
T. Spachianus. Beautiful specimens $2.00 
Neoporteria napina. 114 in. 40c. 
Neoporteria nigricans. Small. 40c. 
Small 
DWARF CHIN CACTUS 
Gymnocalycium Quehlianum, 2/3 Nat, Size. 
The Chin Cacti are fascinating with their pretty frilly 
flowers and odd, compressed form. This one is from 
Argentina. The pink flowers are borne all summer long. 
Give it a deep pot with sandy loam soil and during the 
srowing time Cactus Food. Rest them well in winter in 
a cool place. 14% in. 35c. 2 in. 75c. 
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CHIN CACTI 
GYMNOCALYCIUM 
The ‘“‘Gymns’’ are a very fine group of 
small Barrel Cacti many of them very easily 
grown and producing very charming flow- 
ers. Several varieties flower again and 
again practically throughout the summer. 
They are all South American—Argentina, 
Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia. Their scientific 
name is difficult but simply means ‘‘naked 
bud”’ referring to the glabrous flower buds. 
Most of the plants are small though one 
species becomes almost a foot in diameter! 
The ribs are few and tubercled while be- 
low each aerole is a distinct ‘‘chin’’ a char- 
acteristic only of this genus hence their 
common name. The flowers of all are at- 
tractive sometimes larger than the plants 
that bear them, pink, white, yellow or red. 
CULTURE. They are of the simplest culture requir- 
ing no especial care. A mixture of sandy loam, leaf- 
mold and sand in about equal rroportions seems to 
suit them well or just the loam alone will do. Some 
of them have a short taproot and during their rest- 
ing period in winter pull themselves down almost 
flush with the soil. Keep them cool and on the dry 
side in the winter as with all cacti. 
DAM'S CHIN CACTUS 
One of the surest to bloom and most at- 
tractive small cacti we have. Grows under 
any conditions thriving with an abundance 
of water or in drought. Plants seldom ex- 
ceed 2 in.-3 in. in diameter the blossoms 
ranging from pink to white and cream. 
Don’t fail to have this easy to succeed with 
plant. See page 29 for color plate. 1% in. 
to 2 in. blooming size. 35e. Fine 1 in.- 
14% in. each 20c. 

HERTRICH'S COB CACTUS 
Lobivia Hertrichiana. 1% Nat. Size. 
Turn to page 25 for descriptions and culture of 
other Lobivias. Note that the plants seem to flower 
from near the base. This species has brilliant, ruby- 
red blssoms in June and July. Give them a porous 
sandy soil and keer them moist during the summer. 
Blooms when small. 30c. 
STRIPED CHIN CACTUS 
Turn to page 24 for a color plate of this 
attractive small plant. The plant is striped 
with bronze. 50c and 35c. 
GIANT CHIN CACTUS 
Gymnocalycium saglione. This splendid 
species with age will reach a foot in diam- 
eter. The tubercles are large the plant ap- 
pearing somewhat like a big Mamillaria. A 
magnificent specimen bearing a ring of 
handsome pink blossoms about the crown. 
Fine 2 in. plants 60c. 3 in. specimens 85ce. 
Gymnocalycium Anisitsii. A very attrac- 
tive and easily grown species from Para- 
guay with white blossoms. Blooms freely in 
summer later bearing pretty red fruits. 
Fine 1 in.-14 in. plants that will bloom 
this year. 35c. 
Gymnocalycium Delaetianum. Handsome 
with pink and white blossoms. 1 in. 30c. 
GYMNOCALYCIUM FLEISCHERIANUM. 
A most attractive plant with bright bands 
of olive green and pale green. Very attrac- 
tive pink blossoms. Grows easily. Small 
plants only at present. 14 in.- 5% in. 17ce. 
Gymnocalycium gibbosum Schlumbergeri. 
Rare new variety with handsome large 
blossoms. %4 in.—-1 in. 4@c. 
Gymnocalycium Joosensianum. A white 
flowered species with pale green body. Very 
rare. 1 in. 35c. 
Gymnocalycium lafaldensis. A very large 
pink flowered species. Rare. % in.-% in. 
35c. 
LP Ope 

A PRETTY BALL CACTUS 
Notocactus apricus. Natural Size. 
This choice cactus bears flowers much larger than 
itself! With me it has long been a favorite growing 
so freely and flowering so regularly in the spring. It 
is a native of Uruguay growing on the coastal bluffs. 
The spines are soft and harmless. Flowers are bright 
yellow with dark crimson stigma. The buds are coy- 
ered with brown wool. 
Special. Blooming size 11%4 in. specimens 35c. 
Fine 1 in. to 1% in. that should bloom 22 
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Gymnocalycium michoga. A 
growing from 8 in. to 4 in. 
with white blossoms 
green. 5% in.-% in. 25c. 
GYMNOCALYCIUM MIHANOVICHII 
STENOGONUM. This variety of the Striped 
Chin Cactus is the most brightly striped of 
all. It is very rare and quite new. You will 
enjoy its attractive coloring of bronzy 
green and silvery green. Blooms quite free- 
ly. A few plants only. Nice % in. speci- 
mens. 35c. 
species 
in diameter 
tinged pink and 
Gymnocalycium multifiorum. An old but 
rare species growing to 3 in. in diameter 
with short-tubed, white flowers. A fine 
plant. Small 1% in. plants only. 20c. 
Gymnocalycium Urselianum. 1/2 in. 25c. 
WE GUARANTEE OUR PACKING 
Dear Mr. Johnson: April 15, 1940 
A word of thanks for your service. My orders have 
been received when the temperature was 20 degrees be- 
low zero to 85 above and I have never lost a single 
plant. This is because of the fine root systems and the 
way you protect them in shipment. There is always a 
trace of earth and your manner of wrapping the roots 
separately does not permit them to become dry or 
crushed. Your fplants are always at home as soon 
as planted. 
W. H. Piper, 7 
300 Prescott St., St. Paul, Minn. 

AN ATTRACTIVELY POTTED COLLECTION 
This is the well grown collection of Mrs. P. B. 
Owen of 4049 Connecticut St., St. Louis, Mo. Note 
the attractive pots the plants are grown in and that 
the surface of the soil has been covered with neutral 
pebbles which adds to the neatness of the pots’ 
appearance, Care, however, must be used in watering. 
