EPIPHYLLUM 
Epiphyllum Species and Hybrids 
Epiphyllum hybrids are the aristocrats of the 
cactus family. Their flowers contain all the hues 
of the prism, singly and in combinations so 
daring yet so charming that they simply take 
your breath away; still with that glowing color 
they combine a delicacy of texture in the bloom 
and a vigor of growth in the plant which are 
well-nigh incredible. 
To the gardener they afford a wide and fas- 
cinating field for experiment in the development 
of new forms and combinations of color; to the 
flower lover they offer new material for the 
adornment of home, office or person since they 
make attractive corsages as well as dazzling ar- 
rangements. To the color photographer they pre- 
sent in concrete form what he has dreamed but 
never expected to realize. And not only do their 
flowers intrigue, but their forms as they are 
grown on trellises and hanging from baskets 
make them interesting subjects. 
Sensitive to frost and to too much hot sun, 
they prefer a filtered sunlight and rich soil, so 
that they do well in sun rooms and porches, 
and in mild climates under trees either planted 
in the ground or in tubs, or hanging in baskeis 
from the limbs. 
Anyone who has started a collection of Epi- 
phyllums will welcome -the opportunity to add 
newly developed varieties, and even among the 
older and better known kinds there are many 
which will add joy and richness to the plants 
previously assembled, and even a small col- 
TO OUR 
We wish to express our appreciation for the 
kind consideration you have given us in the past. 
We shall continue our efforts to'supply none but 
the first grade stock that we may further your 
lection when well chosen can give you a whole 
rainbow in one room. 
In our illustrated catalog for 1941 we offered 
many glorious hybrids, new importations and 
older established varieties, but because of the 
very wealth of our offering people found it dif- 
ficult to make a selection. For this reason, we 
have rearranged the grouping, to make it easier 
for readers to understand, and to find the mate- 
rial desired, and we welcome any comments on 
the new form. 
In this bulletin a few new introductions are 
listed, each under its own heading. As we are 
continually studying, testing and experimenting 
with our material, our intention is to keep on in- 
troducing new forms and colors of Epiphyllums. 
In some years, there will be more than in oth- 
ers, as their worth becomes proven and _ their 
identities established by means of colored pho- 
tographs. 
Since it is impossible to predict the future, 
we can only tentatively outline our plans. We 
hope to issue a new illustrated catalog in 1943, 
and our 1941 catalog together with this bulle- 
tin will be in force through 1942. In making 
selections, please order from the bulletin. 
To defray the expense of issuing a larger 
and better catalog we shall continue our charge 
of 25c a copy. Bulletins which will be issued 
from time to time will take care of price changes, 
and additional plants, and will be sent free of 
charge upon request. 
PATRONS 
confidence and patronage. We also wish to ex- 
tend our appreciation to Mr. Scott Haselton of 
the Cactus Journal and all others who helped 
to make our first illustrated catalog a success. 
PHYLLANTHOIDES 
NOPALXOCHIA PHYLLANTHOIDES 
(Deutsche Kaiserin) 
This is one of the oldest known species of the 
cascading free-flowering variety (B. & R.). Its 
true origin is not known. In 1651 it was found 
growing in Colombia, South America, and was 
figured by Hernandez in that year. Nopalxochia 
phyllanthoides has travelled through many coun- 
tries for many centuries and been known by 
many names, but the name that has stuck is 
Deutsche Kaiserin, or German Empress, which 
was given to it by a German botanist. Thus 
do we span the ages from the Aztec to the 
modern European. And while we know the 
species only from cultivated forms, we do know 
also that it was used as a parent in making 
hybrids many generations ago, though we do 
not find many of this size and formation in 
other than the pink shades. The flowers are 
used for corsages and table decorations, and 
also worn in the hair. 
Many years ago we chose this lovely lady 
to be the mother of a new line of hybrids, and 
today we have many of her children coming 
into flower. These hybrids have retained many 
of her fine qualities, her floriferousness, fine 
growth and delicate formation—to which have 
been added fine combinations of colors and 
greater vigor of growth. We have been more 
than rewarded for our work and patience. 
DEUTSCHE KAISERIN and hybrids. Any of these 
plants do well in baskets, although they may 
be grown in pots. They are best when al- 
lowed to follow their natural, drooping habit. 
They have small, flat crenated stems. 
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