FITZPATRICK’S CACTUS GARDENS, EDINBURG, TEXAS 


BARREL CACTUS 
eae ter mere | BARREL CACTUS 
(Ferocactus nobilis) 
Specimen plants $2.50 and up 
A. Blane cut. 75¢ each 
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Cultural Guide for Cacti and Other Succulents 
Upon arrival cactus plants should have any dry roots cut off, leav- 
ing only the live parts of the roots. Plant up to the previous soil mark 
in an equal mixture of garden loam, leaf mold, and coarse sand (but not 
ocean sand) adding a trace of charcoal and old crushed mortar. 
Cacti and succulents, like all plants, require some direct sun, but 
must not be exposed to the sun rays continuously. In the deserts these 
plants always grow in the shadow of a bush or other plant. 
Water causes the death of more cactus plants than any other cause. 
These plants should be well drained with some broken pottery in each 
pot, a hole in the bottom of each pot and should be watered lightly, pre- 
ferably with a spray: gun, often during the summer months. Each day 
is not too often if a very small amount of water is used. Never soak the 
dirt with water, and do not water for at least two months during the 
dormant winter period. A small amount of liquid manure or commercial 
fertilizer will aid the growth of cacti and succulents. 
NIPPLE CACTUS 
(Dolichothele spaerica) 
Very rare. Most beau- 
tiful, of. ally Texas cacti. 
Large yellow flowers. 

Large 3 inch plants 37c¢c 
aie Voge (Thelocactus 
Smaller 1% inch 19¢e Bicalon) 
A.“ Blane’ cut 
Rares.23c¢) 45¢,4 ea 

