EPIPHYLLUMS =~ Aristocrats of the Cactus Family 
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 
fascinating field for experiment in the de- 
velopment 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 cor- 
sages as well as dazzling arrangements. To 
the color photographer they present in con- 
crete 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 baskets from the limbs. 
Anyone who has started a collection of 
Epiphyllums 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 collection when well 
chosen can give you a whole rainbow in 
one room. 
In our illustrated catalog for 1941 we 
offered many glorious hybrids, new im- 
portations and older established varieties, 
but because of the very wealth of our offer- 
ing people found it difficult to make a 
selection. For this reason, we have re- 
arranged the grouping, to make it easier 
for readers to understand, and to find the 
material desired. 
In this bulletin a few new introductions 
are listed. As we are continually studying, 
testing and experimenting with our mate- 
rial, our intention is to keep on introduc- 
ing new forms and colors of Epiphyllums. 
In some years, there will be more than in 
others, as their worth becomes proven and 
their identities established. 
All of our Bulletins are FREE to every- 
one, but our 1944 Illustrated Catalog will 
cost 25 cents to those who do not purchase. 
This is necessary to defray the unusual ex- 
pense attached to catalog making at this 
time. 
INITIALS EXPLAINED: C.K., Curt Kue- 
bel; R.W.P., R. W. Poindexter; C.S., Clar- 
ence Steele; W.A., Wm. Ambury; D.G., Dr. 
Houghton; F.W., Friend Wegener; T.M., 
T. M. Monmonier. Formerly listed as Mrs. 
W. D. Monmonier. 
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 Her- 
nandez in that year. Nopalxochia phyllan- 
thoides 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 Em- 
press, 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 cul- 
tivated 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 reward- 
ed 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 allowed to follow their natural, 
drooping habit. They have small, flat cre- 
nated stems. 
DEUTSCHE KAISERIN (Species No. 1)— 
Light pink, corolla tubular, back petals 
flaring and of a deep rose pink. These 
dainty flowers may be enjoyed from the 
time they start to bud until they are in 
full bloom and they flower over a long pe- 
riod. Small plants 35c; medium 75c; speci- 
men plants $1.50. 
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