
ORANGE COB CACTUS 
Lobivia famatimensis 
The vivid flowers of this fine cactus are a startlingly 
beautiful sight. The petals are like crepe de Chine and 
are in all shades of orange. The plants are very free 
flowering. Full sun, moderate waterings. Flowering 
size, 14%4-inch and 2-inch each, 75c; 35¢ 
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LOBIVIA 
COB CACTI 
These small Cacti are native to the high 
mountains of South America. Some are found 
at 13,000 feet on the bleak shores of Lake 
Titicaca. Most species are cluster forming, 
some have fibrous roots, others fleshy tap- 
roots. The blossoms of all are exquisite in all 
shades of pink, red and yellow. 
Culture. They enjoy a sandy soil, moderate water- 
ing and plenty of sun in summer. Rest in a cool 
place in winter. When growing apply Cactus Food 
monthly. 
Lobivia allegriana. A globose species with 
pinks flowersaEcCh) ee wee en ee wees rene. 50c 
Lobivia atrovirens. A dark green cylindrical 
plant with short brown spines. Each.... 
Lobivia Backebergii. See next page. 
Lobivia Binghamiana. A cluster forming spe- 
cies with red flowers. Each 2Q..8.22..0:-....-A. 50c 
ECHINOPSIS POLYANCISTRA 
A lovely snow-white flowered variety bearing black 
hairs along the tube. The flowers are quite large and 
fragrant. It flowers very freely and is quite easy to 
grow, liking a sandy soil :nd moderately free water- 
ings, Semi-shade. Specimen flowering plants, 3-inch 
and 4-inch, $1.50; fine flowering size, 2144-inch 75 
and 38-inch, $1.00; smaller flowering...................... Cc 


Lobivia boliviensis. A fine species with or- 
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Lobivia cinnabarina. A beautiful species 
vitaudal (cleadoobiakey syatol Jelyorstslohoots) Ge ee cn ecco 75¢ 
Lobivia chrysantha. A very handsome spe- 
cies with beautiful golden blossoms shading 
to red in the throat. Quite fragrant. A much 
recommended plant. Each 

Lobivia corbula. A beautiful variety with 
red flowers tinged with blue........................- 75¢ 

LOBIVIA SANGUINIFLORA 
A lovely red flowered variety with cup-shaped blos- 
soms. The buds are clothed with russet hairs. Flow- 
ers freely, liking a sunny situation and sandy soil 
with application of Cactus Food whiie grow- 50c 
ing. Moderate waterings. Large flowering plants..... 


LOBIVIA NEALEANA 
Quite large bright red blossoms produced in early 
summer, A cluster forming species branching freely. 
Give it a sandy soil, moderate waterings and applica- 
tions of Cactus Food. Full sun or semi-shade. 35 
Large plants;/<$ 1.00 7A smallerccc.sccccceseee cee ste see c 
Lobivia cylindrica. A larger, single stemmed 
plant bearing large, handsome golden blos- 
soms. A very choice variety and free bloomer. 
Each 
Lobivia densispina. Considered by many 
one of the prettiest species, with large, ruffled, 
yellow blossoms, the center filled with sulphur- 
yellow stamens. A vigorous grower. Large, 
(Hibsvol ayer sp Ex hy epoatodWkerd aoe ee 35c 

Lobivia Ducis-Pauli. A large single stemmed 
species with heavy spines. This vigorous plant 
bears white blossoms. Makes a fine specimen. 
2-inch te: 3-ineh, each, 75¢s smellon sss s.ce. 50c 
Lobivia jojoiana. A pretty species with 
wine-red blossoms. From Salta, Argentina. 
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Lobivia jajoiana var. Fleischiana. This hand- 
some variety has longer spines and dark 
vinous blossoms 

Lobivia Hermanniana. 
forming fine clusters. 
A vigorous species 
The blossoms are a 
bright violet-rose to cinnabar-red. A very vivid 
flowered, choice plant. Fine 2-in. plants....35¢ 
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MELON CACTUS 
Ferocactus electracanthus 
A fine, quick growing Barrel Cactus from Mexico. 
The yellow and red spines are strongly curved. Very 
easily grown and one of the most popular of this fine 
group. Mature plants reach over a foot in diameter. 
Flowers yellow. Beautiful 2-inch specimens, 25¢ 
350s) Smaller; Seach <2 oes eee eae eee 
Lobivia Hertrichiana. A very charming spe- 
cies with vivid red blossoms 1¥2 inches in 
diameter. The plants produce many offsets, 
soon forming clusters. A fine variety. 2-inch to 
3-inch flowering, 75¢; smaller......................... 50c 
Lobivia lateritia. Beautiful, brick-red blos- 
soms with black hairs along the tube. Plant to 
4 inches with low ridges and short, russet 
spines. A fine variety. Large flowering plants, 
38-inch to 4-inch, $1.00; smaller... 50c 
Lobivia Marsoneri. A yellow flowered spe- 
cies related to L. famatimensis. Forms clus- 
AGTSS, CCH ye Sooo sae te ee 50c 
Lobivia mistiensis. A rare species with rose- 
wood colored blossoms, paler within with rea 
central stripe. Plant caespitose. 2-inch to 3-inch 
flowering: <Size) le caress eee ee 75¢ 
Lobivia Pentlandii, A well known variety 
with wine-red blossoms. Sometimes single, 
often forming clusters. Quite rare in collec- 
tions 
Lobivia Pentlandii achatina. A fine variety 
with red blossoms. From imported stock....75¢ 
Lobivia potosina. A large, solitary species 
with prominent ribs and long, dark spines in 
mature specimens. Fine flowers. Each.......... 50c 
Lobivia pseudocachensis cinnabarina. A 
caespitose small plant with large rootstalk 
and bright cinnabar-red blossoms.................. 50c 
Lobivia Shreiteri. A small caespitose plant 
Wath: wine-red etlOWers see ee ee 50c 
Lobivia Wegheiana. A very pretty species 
with handsome large pink flowers................ 50c 
YELLOW BALL 
Notocactus Graessneri 
One of the prettiest of the Ball Cacti, forming pale 
yellow globes to 3 inches in diameter. The plant al- 
ways grows faster on one side, giving the ball an odd 
and pleasing shape. Grows freely in a sandy soil with 
moderate waterings and semi-shade. Large 2-inch 
plants, 50¢; smaller specimens, 35¢; 25¢c 
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