CACTI RELATED To 
Mamillarias 
HERE are several groups of interesting cacti more or less 
closely related to the Pincushions but differing slightly in 
their flowers, fruits, seeds or in the type of nipples borne. All 
of them bear nipples and in general have’ the appearance of 
Mamillarias, some bearing lovely blossoms considerably larger 
than the true Mamillarias. They thrive under the same treat- 
ment, liking a sandy but fertile soil, and when they are grow- 
ing, i.e., forming new nipples, they will appreciate being kept 
just moist. Echinomastus, however, should be kept drier than 
other genera. Some have chunky tap-roots as many species 
of Coryphantha. The genera are found from Montana to Mexico 
a few being winter hardy in the coldest climates if’ protected 
by a snow-blanket. Some are amongst our most beautiful 

plants. 
ESCOBARIA TUBERCULOSA CRIMSON LAKE PINCUSHION. Neolloydia texensis. The 
The bright pink striped flowers ap- lovely and brilliant blossoms of this attractive plant are borne 
pear in early spring at the top of the over quite a long period in spring and summer, the blossoms 
pleat A. showy plant when in bloom each lasting some time. Opened fully in the sunlight they WAIT-A-BIT 
ae ha Seanties” ering =i always attract comment from visitors. The plants are generally ‘This charming easily grown Ancistrocactus 
350: 37-477 flowering. planta... 18¢c clustered with one or two taller stems with youngsters about Scheerii freely bears its chocolate-colored blos- 
tach: Mad ce eee at oS their base. Clusters 35c. Fine mature blooming plants 20c. soms in February and March. Don’t fail to have 
: : it! Giants 47-6” 35c. 
NEOLLOYDIA PILISPINA. An odd species with spines cov-  Flowerine size 216" 3" — 19¢ 
ered with a fine pubescence. Flowers pale yellow. 17-1144” 25e. 
PRAIRIE GOLD 
Coryphantha echinus 
This little beauty has lovely golden blos- 
soms that appear early in the spring. The 
blossoms are an inch or more in diameter and 
cheerful in appearance coming from such an 
armored little plant. It is not hard to handle 
though it is so spiny. Each 18c. 
CORYPHANTHA 
Coryphantha asterias. 
Sears beautiful white 
blossoms. A rare variety. 
1” 25¢c. 
Coryphantha radians. A 
charming variety with 
handsome yellow blos- 
soms 114”-2” across. 1” 
25c. 
_Coryphantha macrome- 
ris. Seautiful blossoms 
of richest purple, opening 
widely in the sunlight, 
S$looming size 2”-4” 23c. 

TEXAS HEDGEHOG CACTUS 
Echinomastus intertextus 
This most charming variety blooms 
very early in February, the large pale 
pink blossoms lasting several days. 
Every one will flower for they are 
large mature plants. Keep almost dry 
in sandy soil. Fine mature 23 
plants, 2467-3160 ooo cencceeenen c 
Coryphantha bumamma, 
Yellow blossoms on an 
attractive spined plant. 
1” each 25c. 
Coryphantha elephanti- 
dens. An extremely rare 
species with gorgeous 
deep pink blossoms. 1” 

COMB CACTUS 40c. 
BUTTER PINCUSHION The large yellow blossoms of Cory- ; 
Dolicholthele longimamma phantha pectinata open in early spring Parse ney ae rhapida- 
2 and all our plants are fully mature cantha. Tall growing spe- 
The lovely canary yellow blooming size! This little plant likes a cies. 114” 25¢. 
blossoms—almost as large as 
the plants, appear in early 
summer. Differing from other 
Mamillarias they have very 
long, soft and fleshy nipples 
tipped with a cluster of weak BUTTON CACTUS 
Epines7, ‘The branches, oddly Reall vs ri deeactiertalyral o's to appear alive 
. eally so curious app yi 
enough, form on the tips of at all. The spines are microscopic and completely cover 
sunny, airy position. Fine flow- 18 
ering plants 144-2” only.............. ¢c 



















these nipples. Nice plants, the plants so that it looks like a small white rock or a 
26c. puffball from, the pasture! Pretty pink flowers appear in 
spring followed by bright red berries in ares eyes 
in northern Mexico and Texas. A dainty and exceedingly 
DOLICHOTHELE SPAERI- attractive plant. A few clusters 55c. 19 
CA. Very large yellow blos- Mature flowering size 347-1414 ......ssscccscslfscessesesscessee soe 5 c 
soms with shorter, more com- 
pact nipples; the many CORYPHANTHA ERECTA 
ie epee eventually forming NIPPLE CACTI A beautiful species: with yel- 
arge many-headed specimen. i ipples 2 
Lv iy Coryphantha low spines, the nipples ar 
37%-1 14 22c. ranged in regular, slow spirals. 
; 209 large Tnweree ete of We have some exceptionally fine 
handsome cacti, some wi OS- specimen sizes of this rare va- 
COCHEMIEA POSELGERI soms as large as the plant. riety 67-8” in height. A real 
A very rare plant with large addition to your collection! 
tubular scarlet blossoms. 4”- CORYPHANTHA COMPAC- Each 35c. 
6” 40c. 3 TA. 1” 20c. o fs 
’ CORYPHANTHA CLAVA. 1 PRAIRIE PINCUSHION Escobaria dasyacantha 
each 22c. The Prairie Pincushion is a dainty, pink flowered 
cactus with white spines often tipped with red. The 
AT LEFT spines though harmless completely cover the plant. 
It grows into neat little clusters generally with one 
tall stem and several shorter ones. Flowers in the 
RIBBON CACTUS spring followed by red berries in the summer. Speci 
et men clusters, three or more branches 35c. 
Tephrocactus Turpinii Fine mature blooming plants—2%4” Oa 25¢ 
A lovely white ribbon spined variety. 2” 
egg-shaped joints with wide parchment- 
white curling spines. A novelty of the first 
water formerly listed at $1 per joint. Very 
easy to grow. Specimens 75c. De Luxe $1. 
Nice plants 50c. 
THE EASIEST HOUSE PLANTS TO KEEP 
Dear Mr. Johnson: 
The last shipment arrived today in good 
condition. I am enclosing a picture of my 
cactus collection, which is composed of 
fifty-five different varieties. The cactus re- 
ceived from your gardens are exceptionally 
nice and the free plants were greatly ap- 
preciated. 
JANE ROUSH, 
2946 Clime Road, Columbus, Ohio. 
ees fee 

