Some Rare and YUuusual 
SUCCULENTS 
@ UCCULENTS are beautiful in their simplicity and as- 
3 tounding variety. They are becoming increasingly 
popular as our patrons become acquainted with their 
endless variations. Some are grown for their spectacular 
blossoms as the Rocheas and Stapelias; others for their 
odd shapes and peculiar habits. Such fascinating xero- 
phytes as the Stone Faces (Lithops), Dinteranthus, Liv- 
ing Rocks and the exotic ‘‘window plants’”’ are among 
the marvels of nature and are matched nowhere else in 
world. 

CHAIN PLANT 
Bears %” handsome pink blossoms the plant 
all summer. Likes sun and _ grows 
quickly. During summer throws 15 
out long flowering runners tof 


LITHOPS BELLA 
This Stone Face has a bright pattern 

BURRO TAIL EMERALD CHALICE of ‘‘windows’’ on the top of its single 
Puya spathacea is very different witb pair of leaves between which the charm- 
rose blossoms and emerald green, arch ing blossoms appear. Like all Lithop 
he finest new succulent introduced in many ing leaves. Likes water. 15 it wants a very sandy soil. 25 INDIAN COMB 
‘-s{ Sedum Morganianum fills an especial place 1 EVs) 1 Wes ei ae eine as eee 3 ¢c CYC eaten oot. ee Le aN oC Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum 
In the window garden this sel- 
dom exceeds 6” in height but in 
Mexico where it grows in sparse 
forests it lifts its huge columns 
to 30 ft. with great, upcurving 
arms. Indian women for ages 
have used the large, flexible, 
blunt spined fruits for combs and 
excellent ones they are. 
Each abn neces 4 15¢ 
DYCKIA ALTISSIMA 
The orange blossoms are 
borne on many branched 5 ft. 
stems and last for weeks. It 
belongs to the same family as 
the Pineapple and hails from 
Brazil. We find it one of the 
prettiest flowering plants in 
our gardens. Nice plants. 2”- 
3 aC. 
STAPELIA NOBILIS 
This grand Star Flower 
reaches 6”-8” across and is 
one of the prettiest as well as 
curious plants that we have. 
A few fine plants. 40c. 
ECHEVERIA SET-OLIVER 
Blooms very early in the 
spring with large waxy red 
bells on handsome spikes. 
Handsome plush covered 
leaves tipped red. A fine spe- 
the window garden. Beautiful blue-white, 
dent tails up to 3 feet long. May be grown 
pot on shelf or in a suspended pot. Likes 
ity of water and not too much sun. Very easy 
row and everyone will succeed with it. It was 
id growing in a Mexican peon’s house in the 
intains. The Mexicans call it ‘‘Cola de Burro’’ 
Burro’s Tail and prize it highly. Described in 
uary, Better Homes and Gardens, 
A Soo vai ns 2 wet Or ER Pe oro oe 50c 
HECHTIA TEXENSIS. Distinctly 
different with arched leaves of 
silvery green which in the sun, 
become rich red. Grows easily 
and will enjoy quite a bit of 
water. Belongs to the Pineapple 
Family. For variety you need it. 
20c. 
HUERNIA SPECIES. An odd 
plant with silvery green ‘‘thumbs’”’ 
spotted with purple. Star-shaped 
flower closely related to the Star- 
fish Flower. Each 23c. 
ECHEVERIA PLUMOSA. This 
lovely plant has thick oval leaves 
covered with a dense plush of 

silvery hairs against a bright cimen plant. Each 25ce. 
green ground. Will form a bushy ECHEVERIA DORIS TAYLOR SPIDER FLOWER 
plant with many branches and This lovely plant is like the Mexican Firecracker but much larger. The silver The rare and beautiful flow- 
gorgeous spikes of flaming or- haired leaves glisten as the light slants across them. The flowers are orang ered Ceropegia stapeliiformis. 
eas + red, last a long time and are extremely beautiful. The rosettes of leaves may . s 
ange flowers in January and Feb- become 8 inches in diameter. Give it plenty of light but not too much sun, All We have only a few plants of 
ruary. 30c. of these hairy leaved Echeverias like a moist rich soil with 35 this fascinating plant. 3”-6”. 
Boos) Rand Paton ee eee ee, A ered pee é c 37c. 
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PANDA PLANT 
You will never regret having this most 
easily grown Kalanchoe tomentosa. The sil- 
very, plush covered leaves are stained on 
the edges with rich, rust-brown giving the 
entire plant a most charming appearance. 
It will become quite bushy with many 
branches but seldom exceeds 8” in height. 
Likes a rich soil and for rapid growth 
feed it and keep the soil moist. 
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RATTLESNAKE CRASSULA 
The rare Crassula teres is seldom seen 
except in the choicest collections. Several 
stems arise from the base each eventually 
terminating in a cluster of white blossoms 
that scent the room with fragrance. It 
grows slowly and likes a light soil with 
coarse sand and some leaf mold. 
Keep barely moist. Each-_-....--.. S. 50c 
Copyright 1942 
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