CCULENTS "2% 
Succulents are very simple in their 
requirements and are quite at home 
the translucent panes in dainty patterns diffusing the brilliant sunlight eniiee window sanders We suggest a 
to the chlorophyl hidden beneath the ground. Brilliant torch bearers are ‘ll om the sandy side—1 part loam, 
the Aloes, marching over veldt and kopje, their flaming spikes an invita- i Has pone U eamece canton, 
tion to the flashing sunbirds. This welter of curious succulents whose in- 8 Pest suited to the majority, though 
any soil from which water drains 
quickly igs suitable. In watering be 
temperate. A good rule is to apply 
finite variety astounds one, peoples thousands of miles of mountain and 
plain. In America, Mexico has brought us from its mountain fastnesses, 
lovely Echeverias, Pachyphytums and bright Sedums in endless variety periate ; : ‘ 
and abundance. On its mesas and stark sierras the Agaves and Yuccas WEN Daly BS. thes soll becomes dry. 
rear their gigantic spears, mixed in grand abandon with the Cacti. Domi- ToS Ae ea 
nientiiG thearGalit A F i principle is followed! Remember they 
g ifornia chaparral, the Lord’s Candle lights the way. Ae SIRE ELA) SHUTS SRL EE 
desert homes and dry spells are quite 
normal. They like plenty of light and 
many do well in full sunshine, thoug> 
they will thrive with a little shade 
during the hottest part of the day. 
The more shade they have the less 
water they need, which is true of all MEXICAN GEM 
plants. Since they grow on sparsely 

Close rosettes of powdered white spoon- 
wooded plains and mountains, they shaped leaves, The blossoms which appear 
also like plenty of fresh air. in spring are charming. Colors are best 
when given plenty of light. Echeveria ele- 
gans is very easy to grow. 20c 
Large, 30c. Each ............ 


a CHRIST THORN 
The lovely scarlet blossoms of Euphorbia 
. TIGER ALOE splendens are found all the year around. 
Sometimes called Partridge Breast. Everyone succeeds with it, It likes a rich, 
An old favorite and still one of the best. sandy loam and a generous supply of water. 

Handsome and easy to grow. The green Water should be applied only when the pots 
leaves are brightly spotted white. In are dry. When growing, light applications of 

late winter the red flowers appear, This our Cactus Food will keep it blooming in- 
African plant enjoys a very sandy loam, definitely. Give it a semi-sunny location for CANDY STICK 
tie va 5-in. and 6-in., best results. Large plants. 8-inch to 10-inch, Kleinia stapeliiformis 
-00. 4-in., & 50c. 12-inch to 14-inch, 75c. A lovely marked plant mottled with 
Smaller, 35¢ and ............... Sete ies 25¢ 4-inch to 5-inch flowering...............:-.--..-.- 35¢ darker green oa 4 silvery ground. 
Give it a sandy soil and moderate 
water, Related to the daisies. Z5c STAPELIA DIVARICATA 
Pretty and rare, Kach.............. A very free flowering species with pretty 
flesh pink blossoms an inch in diameter. 
The plants grow in tight little clusters 
flowering for months. Light soil 35¢ 
and a fair amount of water. Each... 

ROYAL STARFISH FLOWER. The handsome Sta- 
pelia nobilis is a great favorite with its 6-inch yellow 
flowers striped maroon and covered with long purple 
hairs. Grows quickly in a rich sandy soil 35 
flowering in autumn. Keep dry in winter.............. c 
FRINGED STARFISH. A lovely, curious flower, 2 
inches in diameter, heavily flecked brown on a cream 
field. Grows vigorously, flowers all the time. Stanelia 
mutabilis flowers for every one. 35 
Mime: plants: = Wachee sae secre teres c 
CHENILLE PLANT 
Echeveria pulvinata 
At all seasons this is a dainty beauty, the leaves 
and stems covered closely with a soft plush of fine 
hairs and tipped and margined with red. It flowers in 

SILVER SKIN 
A beautiful, easily grown mimicry 
plant with silvery white, thickened 

leaves and handsome yellow or cop- . 3 2 i s Bid iotve, the bells large and brightest red, and one 
per colored blossoms. Argyroderma PICKANINNY TOES of the prettiest things in our house. Semi- 25¢ 
coteptg ie kes full sun, 25¢ Ennhorhisteccranata CONOPHYTUM BRAUNSII shade and moderate moisture. Hach.................-.-..- 
SAEED Se 2 sicem ceria ass Everyone likes this perfect little Conophytums are solve’ ane fore suc- 
tree with lively green branchlets culents related to Lithops. is is one 
SCARLET PAINT BRUSH and red cyathia. It grows quick- of the prettiest when in bloom with 
A handsome flowering succulent ly in a loose soil with moderate sparkling pink petals. Very sandy soil. 
with 5-inch to 9-inch heads of glow- watering and semi- 25 watering only when dry. 715 
ing scarlet blossoms in fall. Rochea shade, Pretty. Hach - c DG) ee Res ee Reece erst reer R Peace a Cc 

falcata, grows easily for evervone. 
Searce! 5-inch to 6-inch, flow- 20c 
ering, 50c; 2-inch to 3-inch........ GIANT STARFISH FLOWER. One of the largest of all flowers! Blos- 
soms often 12 inches across. Grow in 4-inch pot! A great 35¢ 
curiosity. Basy to prow: S0¢ an... ...........cecs:ce-sccceerneconcetreceaneeeennsenen ste Jie 
PRINCESS PINE 
Tiny, tree-like Crassula 
with closely imbriated leaves. 
Every piece will grow. Sun- 
shine or shade. 
Two for 25¢ 




