
VIOLET SEA URCHIN 
Acanthocalycium violaceum (Two-thirds Nat. Size) 
This very handsome and colorful small cactus flowers 
most profusely over a long period in early summer. 
The blossoms are particularly bright and shining and 
the color is most pleasing. Begins to flower when 
small and the number of blossoms increases yearly. 
The plants are globular and ridged like Echinopsis, 
but the flower tube is not hairy and much shorter. It 
is native to the dry mountains of Argentina. Grows 
very easily in semi-shade in light sandy soil with 
moderate waterings. Large flowering plants, 2%-inch 
to 3-inch, each, $1.00; flowering, 2-inch, 75c¢; 35 
1¥%-in., 50c¢; nice plants, l-in, to 1%4-in., each... c 
ASTROPHYTUM 
To this grand group belong some of the most popu- 
lar and pretty cacti found in Mexico, All are very free 
flowering, producing blossoms all spring and summer, 
They are all small or medium sized globular cacti and 
seem particularly happy in cultivation. Their unique 
shape and texture make them appear as though carved 
from stone. No _ collection can be without them. 
Highly recommended, 
CULTURE. They grow readily in the window garden 
and are not too particular, liking a sunny position 
you have it, Give them a sandy soil and when growing 
an occasional application of Cactus Food. Moderate 
waterings, allowing them to become dry between wat- 
ering. This is important with all cacti and is the 
best of all insurance for success and blossoms! I have 
found them to enjoy a little lime in the form of old 
mortar or powdered dry eggshells. Our Cactus Com- 
post contains the lime necessary. A sprinkling of char- 
coal mixed with the soil helps to keep it sweet and 
open, If you do not have these things do not let tha: 
deter you, for they are truly easily grown. 
BISHOP CAP. Astrophytum myriostigma. II- 
lustrated page 16 in full color. One of the most 
attractive and free flowering of cacti. Blooms 
several times during spring and summer, 
Everyone can flower it, as it blooms when 
young and is most easily cared for. Put it in 
a@ sunny window and it will reward you with 
its cheerful yellow blossoms many times. Mod- 
erate waterings. Mature flowering. 3-inch, 
$1.00; 2-inch and 21-inch, flowering, 50c; 
W/2-inch.GoG? Small) Patni cheeses eececeeaesenceeeoeces 25¢ 
STAR CACTUS 
Astrophytum ornatum (Natural Size) 
Every collection should have this handsome and eas- 
ily grown old favorite. It is beautifully flecked with : 
myriad of snowflakes which are really microscopic 
spine clusters. The large, lemon-yellow blossoms are 
borne freely throughout the summer. Grn: 
semi-shade or full sun, Large 4-in. to 5-in. specimen 
plants, $1.50; 3-in. to 4-in., $1.U0; 2-1n. to 25¢ 
2%-in., 50c; 1%4-in., 35c; small, 1-in........20..... 

FASCINATING BARREL CACTI 
or ECHINOCACTUS 
HESE barrel-shaped cacti are a very attractive group found scattered from the United States 
to Argentina. They vary greatly in their size and shape and in the kinds of flowers and 
fruits they bear. Some are tiny species the size of walnuts, others are 10 feet tall and a yard 
in thickness. They may be identified in two great geographical groups, the North American 
ones centered in Mexico and embracing such planis as Bishop’s Cap, Golden Barrel, Cat's Claw, 
Agave Cactus, etc., the South American ones the Parodias, Lobivias, Chin Cacti, Ball Cacti, etc. 
I have placed under Echinocacti most of the globular types even though technically some are 
related more closely to the Cerei. Almost all of them have one feature in common (shared with 
their congeners, the Cerei), that is—ridged stems. This accordion effect, well shown in the 
photograph of the Star Cactus at the right, allows them to expand rapidly without bursting 
when the rains fall. Their flowers are regular and wheel-shaped generally though not always 
borne in the younger areoles near the top of the stems. The larger species are of interest for 
the beauty and symmetry of even the smallest seedlings. Many of the smaller ones bear really 
remarkable flowers. The delicacy and brilliance of some seem all out of proportion to the 
plants as though nature had tried to make up for the harshness of their surroundings. 

STRIPED CHIN CACTUS 
DEVIL’S FINGER 
Echinocereus Berlandieri (Two-thirds Nat. Size) 
Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii (Natural Size) 
Beautifully striped green and maroon, this is one 
You will treasure this beautiful dwarf plant, which 
flowers freely in April. Lovely 38-inch blossoms, with 
lustrous petals enclosing yellow stamens and emerald 
of the loveliest of dwarf cacti and will flower in an‘ 
window from early spring to late fall. The blossoms 
are pale yellow, sometimes tinged with chocolate or 
pink, Large flowering, 2-inch., 75¢; 114-inch, 25¢ 
50c; smaller flowering, 35c; small, each.................. 
BISHOP CAP (Continued) 
Four-sided Bishop Cap. A collectors’ rarity. Always 
has four sides. Blooms and grows just as freely as 
the ordinary 5-sided type. Each, 11/-in. to 11%-in.....50¢ 
Astrophytum myriostigma coahuilensis. Whiter than 
the type and with red seed pods. Each, l-inch to 
Ab oto) nlf Speen coh N Ee: 0. Se Sew he Mire ere ee a eee 75c 
Astrophytum myriostigma columnaris. This is much 
taller and slenderer and quite white. Very free flow- 
ering. Flowering size, 12-inch and 2-inch, each....60¢ 
Astrophytum myriostigma potosina, Darker and fast- 
OL GLOWING. EACh es aa eeran ee Bere Eee cee Et eee 35c 
Astrophytum capricorne. This is the loveliest vari- 
ety of all. The very large 2-inch to 3-inch blossoms are 
of a bright golden yellow, the base stained red. The 
satiny sheen of the petals which surround the feath- 
ery mass of yellow stamens is altogether beautiful. 
It is a small species, 4-inch or less, bearing no spines 
and spotted like the Star Cactus. It likes a warm 
sunny place and very moderate watering. l-inch, 40e; 
1Y2-inch and 3-inch, flowering, 75¢ larger............ $1.00 
STROMBOCACTUS 
A very rare genus from Mexico, Plants globular. Flowers 
white. We will have a few grafted plants in 1947, Full sun 
and liberal treatment. 
Strombocactus disciformis. Very distinct and cu- 
PIOUS Iw CGarctlea HE GCin Pac cai ere eelen eee $2.00 
Strombocactus pseudomacrohele. A newly described 
species of quite different growth. Pretty. Grafted..$2.00 
5 
green stigma, Short finger-like stems. Soon form nice 
specimen clusters. Very easy to grow on sandy soil 
with moderate waterings. Flowering clusters, 
50cs (smaller, SG0 andi ccccrccecetey ee meteenee ee 
225¢ 
GOLDEN BALL 
Notocactus Leninghausii 
(Two-thirds Natural Size) 
A lovely species with soft golden hair thick- 
ly covering the entire plant. I think it one of 
our choicest plants, a unique beauty. Grows 
easily with moderate waterings. 14-inch spe- 
cimens, 50c; 2-inch, 75c; 24-inch to 727) 
8-inch, $1.00; nice specimens.................... c 

