Succulents are so named because of their thick, succulent, water 
storing leaves or stems which have developed throughout the ages to 
tide them over the long dry spells peculiar to their desert homes. True 
Cacti are succulents, too, but for convenience we list them separately, 
The deserts of Africa are particularly rich in surprising forms. There 
are found the strange and beautiful Living Rocks and other mimicry 
plants which so closely resemble the pebbles among which they are 
growing. Nestling beneath the shrubs scores of fascinating Starfish 
Flowers, some with blossoms as bright as jewels, others as big as 
dishpans. The interesting ‘‘window plants’ are found in many forms, 


PEARL ALOE 
Each leaf is gemmed with tiny seed 
pearls, Aloe Bequinii enjoys a light loam 
soil, partial shade and moderate 25¢ 
waterings throughout the year......... 


PAINTED LADY 
Echeveria derenbergii 
A choice winter and spring flowering suc- 
culent that grows very easily. The blossoms 
are orange-red borne on short spikes and sev- 
eral appear on each plant, The very pretty 
white leaves ae lpves wae red. Likes plenty 
of moisture and some shade. 
Dharming. 35¢ and ........... Spetentaeed a. Seen 20c 


EUPHORBIA OBESA 
A strange and rare cactus-like succu- 
FOAM FLOWER lent from Africa. Most interestingly, 
A very rare mimicry plant, Crassula male and female flowers are borne on 
STARFISH FLOWER 
Stapelia variegata 
This is the most commonly seen of 
mesembrianthemopsis, will please you wit) separate plants. The plant thrives in a these curious plants. The flowers are 
its fragrant white blossoms and sand sandy loam mixed with some leafmold some 2 inches across, of a peculiar 
paper tipped, triangular, truncate leaves. and gravel. Give it a sunny, airy posi- leathery texture spotted with brown on 
Grows in fall, Keep dry in July 35 tion and water only when dry. 1 a yellow ground, It blooms freely on the 
ands -Aucusth Bachisemttis setter Cc Fine. Large $1.50. 75¢ and.............. $ young growth, followed by two horn-like 
; Matched flowering pairs, male and ites ee liberating a cloud of 
male, $4. > pair silk chutes. 
ie eee vai. Branched clusters, each................-.. 35c¢ 

COLD TOOTHED ALOE 
Blooming during the summer this fine, small 
species bears 18-inch spikes of bright red tubu- 
lar blossoms. Mature plants are 6 inches in 
diameter, often branched from the base. The 
dark green leaves are margined with yellow 
teeth, Aloe nobilis likes a rich open soil and 
water, 5-inch to 6-inch specimens 75c 25¢ 
each SNicel plants 2-252: so secs 

INCH WORM PLANT 

NECKLACE VINE PYGMY WINDOW PLANT The curious Klienia pendula seems to be un- 
HAIRY STARFISH FLOWER Haworthia turgida decided as to whether it belongs to the animal or 
_ The come ea of Cieseae per- A vere anon window plant with peut world! Likes a sandy oS Fertilize during 
This lovely desert star is one of the most forata are in long chains like a string @ pretty lucent pattern on the the summer when growing and water moderately, 
Pciiatins Se waseelontas Stapelia hirsuta FAs of buttons. Likes a sunny 22¢ wedged shaped leaves. 30c shading slightly. In winter keep dry, Bears 40c 
at home in the window garden, blooming free- Places Hach Paseo yee tecceedsasrocaueeas Nice plants. Hach.................. large scarlet flowers like carnations. Each... 
ly the first year. The small plants grow easily 
in sandy loam flowering in summer UP PANDA PLANT 
Give plenty of water in summer but ¢c An elegant plant growing well in any location. The leaves are 
keep dry in winter. Large 50c. Clusters..... 5 covered with a soft, silvery plush Stained at the margins with rich, OX TONGUE 
red-brown. Kalanchoe tomentosa soon forms a handsome specimen fn : 
thriving in a porous soil with plenty of light 25 The Gasterias are all fine plants for 
356. and See See ee LT ae Ml PS En SI a. Cc specimens with their mottled two-ranked 
leaves, They thrive in shade with moder- 
ate water and sandy soil. 25 
Flowers in spring. Each.................... ¢c 


