GENERAL INFORMATION 
April, May and June are the best months to visit the gardens 
as most varieties are in bloom during that time. 
Phyllocactus fills a definite need in all plant collections. Many 
make wonderful hanging baskets, others can be trained in an 
espalier effect, while still others are best as simple pot plants. 
All of them prefer partial shade. 
It will pay you to make use of the books in your public library 
on cactus and succulents. They contain valuable descriptions and 
instructions on plant care. 
A study of the following pages will be of great help to you in 
classifying these plants in your Own mind as you see them in 
bloom in various parts of the country. 
Each plant carries its own identification number. We find many 
mis-named varieties offered to the public, but this condition is 
gradually being overcome and names are becoming standardized as 
rapidly as possible. 
Our collection comprises far too many varieties to list here in 
detail. Word descriptions are so inadequate to describe these 
magnificent flowers that we are taking a great number of colored 
pictures, which we will show from time to time to those interested. 
Better yet a visit to the gardens during flowering season will 
acquaint you with their marvelous charm. 
In addition to some of our own hybrids, we are releasing a 
number more of Steele’s seedlings. Varieties and prices upon 
request. Unrooted cuttings available at this time. Priced 75¢ to $2. 
Any other varieties that you may be interested in we will be 
glad to advise you about, and where possible, either secure them 
for you or put you in touch with their originators when known. 
Cuttings offered are of mature growth from six to fifteen inches 
long. We will be glad to supply them rooted as long as our stock 
permits. 
Quotations are subject to change without notice. 
Larger plants are priced individually on request. 
We will never substitute without consent of the purchaser and 
whenever possible would suggest that you make a second selection 
in your order. 
We endeavor to have all plants correctly named. In case of 
error, we will not be responsible for more than the original pur- 
chase price of the plant. 
Please add 20 per cent for packing and shipping. California 
customers add 2’ per cent for sales tax. 
