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RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND MAGAZINES 
Literature for the study of cacti is as important as the plants themselves. The fad of the 80’s was short-lived 
because there was no reading matter in the English language and the few foreign books were all too scientific for 
the amateur. American botanists have carried on where the German botanist, Alwin Berger, left off and to-day 
this country leads in the finest collections of cacti and in the publication of cactus literature. During the months 
when cacti are dormant there is no better time for the study of these interesting plants. An understanding of the 
habits of cacti will have a marked effect on the cultural results. 
GAGCIUSeeaND]-SUCCULENT SOCIETY OF 
AMERICA is an international organization, 13 years 
old, which publishes a monthly magazine devoted to 
cultural experiences, exploration, plant names, illus- 
trated glossary, etc. You are eligible to join and re- 
ceive free this illustrated ‘‘Cactus Journal.’ Member- 
ship $3 per year. 
CACTI FOR THE AMATEUR—4Haselton. Tells 
the beginner what cacti he can grow and furnishes 
complete, illustrated cultural information. Tells where 
to obtain plants and seed, and what literature is avail- 
able. This hand-book of cacti answers the following 
questions: How. can I grow cacti? What cacti will 
flower? How do IJ start collecting? Which kinds are 
most desirable? Where can they be obtained? Can I 
grow them from seed? How can I graft cacti? Can 
cacti be watered? Will cacti grow in cold climates? 
How can I know their names? Where can I read about 
cacti? And hundreds of other questions. Price $1.05 
paper cover, $1.55 board bound, $2.05 cloth, post paid. 
SUCCULENTS FOR THE AMATEUR. This 140 
page book is written entirely for the amateur and intro- 
duces him to more than 250 of the more common yet 
most interesting succulents other than cacti. Clearly 
illustrated with 250 pictures from which one can name 
his plants. More than 100 pictures in color, showing 
the beauty of succulents. Cultural information. (This 
catalog cover, in color, is a reprint from this book.) 
Price $1.55, paper cover, $2.05 cloth bound post paid. 
CALIFORNIA CACTUS—E. M. Baxter. Describes 
all of the species of California with 85 illustrations. 
Compiled after 10 years of study. Common names, cul- 
ture and locations. 8x11, 95 pages. Formerly $2.50. 
Special Edition $1.00. 
THE CACTI OF ARIZONA—New enlarged edition 
contains 134 pages, 7 color plates, 115 photos, 50 line 
drawings, 60 distributional maps. One of the most 
comprehensive and valuable books ever published. 
$1.10 postpaid. 
TERMS. All orders for plants of $1.00 or more are 
sent prepaid except in a few instances where otherwise 
specified. For ordezs less than $1.00 fifteen cents extra 
must be included to cover packing costs. Remittance 
should accompany order. Use check, bank draft or 
money order. We do not ship C.O.D. 
FOREIGN SHIPMENTS are prepaid to the extent of 
10% of the total value of the order. Costs above this 
amount including costs of consular invoices, etc., are 
chargeable to consignee. 
WE GUARANTEE that you will receive only clean, 
CACTACEAE (or Naming Cacti)—Marshall & Bock, 
250 pages 9x12. 160 photos and 30 plates containing 
drawings of 146 genera. 1941. Supplementing the 
work of Doctors Britton and Rose, this volume de- 
scribes all of the new genera and species since 1919, 
and the changes 1n nomenclature necessitated by recent 
discoveries. Tells the chief differences between the 
varied groups, or genera. Illustrated keys of all genera 
make classification understandable. This book is a 
necessity to collector, student and botanist. Bound in 
heavy art linen, $5.10 post paid. 
PRONOUNCING GLOSSARY—Marshall & Woods. 
Collectors and beginners have demanded information 
so that they may be able to pronounce these ‘“‘terrible’’ 
cactus names. 120 valuable pages. Cloth bound $3.85 
This Glossary includes all terms used in the descrip- 
tion of cacti with hundreds of suitable illustrations. 
WHAT KINDA CACTUS IZZAT? by Reg Manning, 
famous cartoonist of the Southwest. This 100 page 
book is packed with humorous cactus drawings which 
are based on hundreds of interesting facts. For amuse- 
ment and information, this book is unique. Ideal as a 
gift book for those who hate or enjoy cacti. Cloth 
bound $1.30 post paid. 
THE CACTUS BOOK—Houghton. Published in 1930. 
Especially valuable for its extensive list ““Conspectus of 
Species.” From this book you will learn the secrets of 
successful watering, how to grow cacti from seeds, 
how to propagate the rare species by grafting, how to 
hybridize, how to grow indoors in pots and on window 
sills, 5x8, 150 pages. 17 illustrations, $2.30 post paid. 
THE CACTACEAE REPRINT— by Britton and Rose. 
This four-volume monograph on cacti was published 
by Carnegie Institution in Washington, D.C., in 1920- 
1923. Contains 1048 pages 9x12, 7800 cacti names, 127 
full-page illustrations, 1120 additional illustrations, de- 
scriptions, keys, indexes, and thousands of synonyns. 
Price of the four volumes bound with heavy boards 
in a rich art-linen and stamped in gold $50.00 
healthy plants properly named, and that they will 
arrive in good condition. Any plants which do not 
reach you safely will be replaced free of charge, pro- 
vided we are notified within ten days from date of 
shipment, otherwise no replacements can be made. 
SALES TAX. California customers are required by 
law to include 3% State Sales Tax. This does not 
apply to out of state purchasers. 
Cacti will be found in alphabetical order according 
to first name (genus), in the first 16 pages of this 
catalog. Succulents will be found on pages 17 to 24. 
Reger KK ELE Lay: 
2410 La Rosa Drive, Box 235, Temple City, California, U. S. A. 
