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= 3 Zz 2 Py, Most of the Barrel Cacti we grow require the same treat- ete 
= = = 2X2 = = = ment as Pincushions and Cerei, coming as they do from similar 
. = z > 3 KS a= regions where the rainfall is not heavy enough to support true A 
= $= 2 x) > = forests but quite sufficient for shrubs and a vealth of an 
= 4 z z 3 Se nuals and bulbs in the rainy season. It is surprising how fer- 
= & Rt ~ = s tile the soil can be the base of bushes or boulders which 
wy hy : xe §-2 EF the plants favor. Our plants are easy to succeed with, for 
ee, ErBs BSE they are grown under much the same conditions yow will pro- 
79% *) Be CS vide for them in your own home. In general, a rule of thumb 
qt ’ “¢€ 2 SSS is the _more fierce the spiny arament of any cactus the less 
Et 2 FASES water it will need, The spiniest are the Ferocacti; the least 
st ee cs spiny, the Rebutias with their fat, tender green bodies which 
S ey enjoy considerably more water and perhaps a little shade. The 
“oe 1 great majority we offer are in between. In our nursery all are 
wu" grown under identical conditions and the extreme forms are 
grown side by side. Acquaintance vtith your own plants will 
soon show you how to secure the results you want, 
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CAT'S CLAW 
Hamatocactus hamatacanthus 
A very pretty plant with long 
hooked spines and _ bright yellow 
flowers which appear in early sum- 
mer. Spines are red and _ yellow 
borne on tubercled ridges, the plant 
sometimes becoming several inches 
high. In cultivation they grow very 
freely, liking plenty of light and a 
rich soil and during the summer p 
plenty of water. well, N. J. 
Each sisal 17¢ 
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STAR CACTUS 
Astrophyum ornatum. Nat. size. 
A handsome specimen that every collection should 
have. It is quite easy to grow and with its large 
yellow blossoms tinged with red in the throat a 
striking plant. Beautiful in all sizes 17-14%” 35¢c. 
27-214” 50c. 3” $1.00. 
Handsome plants %-1”.......................- 
LOBIVIA 
Cob Cacti 
These small Cacti are mostly mountain species 
from Bolivia (of which Lobivia is an anagram) 
and Argentina. Some species are found at 13,000 
ft. elevation on the bleak shores of Lake Titicaca 
the world’s highest lake. They are sometimes 
solitary plants, other species forming easily sepa- 
rating clusters. Many species have fleshy taproots 
while other species coming from the same dis- 
tricts have fibrous roots. The blossoms are ex- 
quisite in brilliant red and yellows. 
CULTURE. They enjoy a fertile sandy soil 
and plenty of sun in summer. Rest in a cool 
place in winter. When growing they enjoy 
moisture. 
LOBIVIA AUREA. See color plate on 
page 28. A very pretty and free-flower- 
ing species. 1” 26c. 
LOBIVIA ATROVIRENS. A new spe- 
cies with very short spines and bright 
green body. It grows freely and makes 
a fine cluster. Lately introduced from 
Salta, Argentina. 1” 35c. 
LOBIVIA CHRYSOCHAETE. A new 
species just described and very distinct. 
Plant body is bronze green with low 
ribs and close-packed rows of almost 
white spines. Nice plants 1”-114” 35e. 
LOBIVIA DENSISPINA. This hand- 
some species reaches 2” in diameter 
with low ribs and close-set tiny spines. 
Flowers almost 2” long, yellow. Nice 
2%”-3” plants only 50c. 
LOBIVIA BACKEBERGII. A handsome 
red flowered variety often literally cov- 
ered with bright blossoms. Grows freely, 
the plant light green with slender, weak 
spines. 144”-2” 35c. 
LOBIVIA JAJOIANA. A pretty spe- 
cies from Argentina with pale green 
body, tubercled ribs and long spines. 
The bright flowers are dark wine red. 
Each 35c. 
LOBIVIA FAMATIMENSIS. A_ stout 
species with low ribs and many tiny 
various colors of 
Each 35c. 
spines. Flowers of 
yellow and orange. 

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HOME COLLECTION 
10 BARREL CACTI 
COLLECTION N15 
One each of 10 different kinds including 
Bishop’s Cap, Golden Ball, Easter Lily, etc. 
A group selected to give you an introduc- 
rite to this very interesting and beautiful 
amily. 10 nice plants all 
properly. labelled) Von) vce. nc-cecseeeeenae $1.75 

GOLDEN BARREL 
Echinocactus Grusonii 
No collection is complete without this spectacu- 
larly beautiful species. A globe of purest, shining 
golden yellow unlike any other. Young or old they 
are golden, but the older it grows the more strik- 
ing it is. For the first year or so it bears nipples 
instead of ribs! Of the easiest culture enjoying 
powdered eggshells for lime. 
$2.50. Fine golden 
116” 350.91” 
A few specimens 5”-6” 
plants 2”-21%4” 60c. 2 
5¢ 
BRITTONIA DAVISII 
This most intresting plant is found in 
Texas. The small plants are colorful with 
their red and yellow spines, the longest of 
each cluster being hooked. The blossoms, 
borne in a circle at the top, are yellow. 
Grows easily, flowers freely. 17 
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Ferocactus acanthodes 
One of the handsomest Cacti native to the moun- 
tains of California. The fiery red color is from the 
long, hooked and twisted horny spines. They are 
startlingly conspicuous on the rocky hillsides, their 
color flaming red amongst the sparse shrubs. When 
sprayed With water the color becomes very intense. 
Plant them in pure sand and give no water, perhaps 
a trace in early summer. To give you the lowest price 
we ship only Express Collect. Packed weight approxi- 
mately 6-10 lbs. 
Giant specimens 24” to 36” $ 
in circumference, each. ie 1.00 
PLEASED WITH FIRE BARREL 
“The shipment of Cacti arrived Saturday. They are 
beautiful and I received many compliments on them. 
You do not fully describe the beauty of the Fire 
3arrel. No one here has anything like it. In the 
afternoon when the sun shines on it, it is glorious. 
My fourth order in six weeks.’’ 
MRS. RALPH PEPMEYER, 
A A ed 
Burlington, Iowa. 
SPECIMEN CACTI 
The photograph is of the collection of Mrs. 
Mrs. 
above shows but part of her collection which she 
to the Fire Barrel. 
JERSEY 
R.F.D., 
her plants 
IN HOPEWELL, NEW 
Robert Moore, 
very successful with 
Hope 
and the 
has in the sunniest win 
dows all over the house. The specimen at the right is a Ferocactus similar 
Moore has been 
The other is the Candy Barrel. 
FEROCACTUS 
These are familiar sights in the heat tortured 
desert mountains of the Southwest where they 
stand sentinel over the lonely wastes, yellow in 
the level rays of the rising sun, golden in the 
purple twilight. Give them a porous, sandy but 
fertile soil with a little leafmold; remembering 
not to keep their feet wet and to give them 
plenty of sunshine and fresh air. 
CALIFORNIA FIRE BARREL. See description 
below. Every collection should include this one! 
A real big specimen, 2 feet to 3 feet in circum- 
ference. One of the prettiest of cacti and only $1. 
each. 
FEROCACTUS ECHIDNE. A large Mexican spe- 
cies with yellow spines and yellow flowers. 1144” 
each 30c. 
FEROCACTUS FLAVOVIRENS. A _ handsome 
species branching with many heads at last form- 
ing great mounds. Very rare. 144,”-114” 40c. 
CANDY BARREL. Ferocactus Wislizeni. A very 
pretty Fish Hook Barrel found in Arizona where 
the flesh is cut up and cooked in sugar making 
the famous cactus candy. %”-1144” 20c. 
FEROCACTUS NOBILIS. A rare and fine species 
that in Mexico grows to a great size. The small 
plants are quite attractive with their colorful 
spines. 17-144,” 20c. 
FISH HOOK BARREL. Ferocactus latispinus. 
This excellent species has long been popular. The 
spines are reddish or become red, the central one 
quite wide, rigid and hooked at the tip, the ribs 
sharp and low. A colorful plant and easily grown. 
144” each 25c. 
CACTUS SEED 
Growing Cacti from seed is quite simple and interesting 
and many of our customers have had fine success with them. 
Full planting instructions are sent with every order. Seed 
germinates in from 3 to 10 days in a warm room. See page 
17 for large selection! 
MIXED CACTUS SEED. Contains 
varieties. Packet 50c. 
95 
25 standard 
DE LUXE MIXTURE. Superb mixture of over 
100 species of cacti. All important, many rare 
kinds included. Three separate packets of fine, 
medium and large seed for easy sowing. 
ATI VST DA CREU Siete ccitoe reece ened cete eae $1,00 





