
Culture of Mamillarias 
M AMILLARIAS are found principally in Mexico, though 
many are native to the U. S. They extend south 
through Central America to Cclombia and Venezuela, 
but become progressively less numerous below Tejuan- 
tepec. Generally they are mountain species inhabiting 
the semi-desert ranges. Some, however, are found right 
down on the salty sand of the beach. 
Though their habitats differ very widely, yet in culti- 
vation they all seem to thrive under very much the same 
treatment. In general those with white spines seem to 

come from the driest regions and often from limestone Mamillaria Pringlei Mamillaria crocidata 
country. For this reason we recommend a quite porous Lovely shining yellow Very pretty with num 
soil with powdered eggshells or old lime mortar from globes! Bright ruby red  erous, close packed nip- 
brick walls or plaster. However, all varieties like the blossoms, a big Rens | Dies: Ruby blossoms in: » 
lime. Our Soil Conditioner is useful and our Cactus Co dy loam, moderate water- crown of white wool, 
post needs only the addition of loam and sand to make aed $1.00; 50e¢ ee ces 25¢ 
a perfect Cactus soil. Unless you have plenty of s c 
sclerophyllous leafmold you will find it exceedingly eco- Mamillaria carnea. A fine vigorous speci- 
nomical, as one 75c package when mixed will make 6 ™en with nice carmine pink blossoms. Flower- 
to 10 quarts of compost. ing specimens, 3-inch, 75¢; 2-inch.................... 50c 
F Mamillaria carnea var rosea. Vigorous grow- 
ee well in almost any soil. For the expert ing, plants! Nice! flowers, U=nichi...) 2 25c 
When Dees to take pains we recommend 1 part gritty Mamillaria centricirrha rosea. Nice 2-inch to GOLDEN STARS 
sand, 1 part rich but sandy loam, 1 part leafmold with a 3-inch specimens of this fine variety, $1.00; 
good sprinkling of powdered eggshells or old lime mor- Mamillaria elongata 
Strict] cries eet errr rere aL wc Seta al 
tar. Some like to add either bricks crushed to the size of : . : : an lovely sily grown speci ryone 
peas or charcoal with the intention of keeping the soil micmillasia chinecophald. i Peautiul avilie I ould nae pac Einele appa GAM one 
rhe Phen spined species of dwarf, caespitose growth. SET Os TENG TS WENO ola Ee Gael 
open an Sweet. eir growing season is from April Fl A plan : 5 ing golden yellow star. Young plants are soon 
till fall, when they may be kept fairly moist, particularly Owers crimson, 2-inch to 3-inch flowering..$1 formed in abundance about the base, quickly 
if they have plenty of light. During the winter less mois- Mamillaria compressa. | have some very fine ane kIG vetuale nC taSH Ons SAE latty OxeNy ape 
ture is needed. If you have a porch or garden where specimens of nis grand species, 2inch to a. finer succeeds with, When mature it’ may be 
they may be placed outdoors during the summer they inch, nice heads, 50c; 3-inch to 34-inch, 75e; well shows its branching habit and neat spir- 
will show their appreciation by vigorous, matured heads beginning to cluster, $1.00; clusters, alling star clusters, Sandy soil and partial 
growth. Many varieties are winter flowering. They all each ................ Fp ee ae $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 shade, Clusters, 7 to 12 heads, 50c¢; 3 to 5 
heads, 35c¢; fine plants 22¢ 
enjoy an airy, light position in the windows. beginning to branch 





MAMILLARIA MAGNIMAMMA 
A popular quick growing variety 
with pale yellow flowers and curving 
spines. Nice large 
DlantseouC, aN Gee eee eee 25¢ 

GRAPE CACTUS 


MAMILLARIA KARWINSKIANA MAMILLARIA DEALBATA Mamitariamnliiceps 
A handsome form of M. Parkinsonii, This dainty little cactus bears an end- 
epee: A splendid species with dichotomous- but with finer spines. Pure white spines less number of ‘‘pups,’’ each one of which 
. ly branching, deep green heads and and crimson blossoms in April. A choice will grow. Clusters seldom exceed 2 inches. 
eream colored flowers with a red line specimen plant. Likes a sunny position Very easy to grow. Sun or partial shade, 
down each petal. Club shaped scarlet with moderate waterings, Fine 2%-inch moderate waterings. Many cream colored 
berries. Easy to grow. Clusters, 4 and 3-inch flowering, 75c; 2-in., blossoms in spring. 
heads, $1.25; nice 1-inch EEL DC 50c; nice plants..............-. peas ease 35¢ CG) BD To 2) fc lee aaa eR eee ne ope 20c 
Mamillaria densispina. An outstanding variety with MAMILLARIA ELEGANS. Silver Pincushion. A love- 
innumerable bright yellow spines. Very choice ly silvery white spined species bearing dark pink 
blossoms in late spring. One of the choicest speci- 
ISSO OS oo cecrtceereceioerte oatieat tr omenen acerca niece cared 50c mens. Fine flowering plants, 2-inch to 3-inch, 75¢; 
‘ ; Smaller Milo wierin Gees cee es taes eee cee eee Re te hae 50c 
MAMILLARIA DURISPINA. A vigorous growing spe- , 3 g ae: ; : 
i : ‘ , Mamillaria elegans Schmollii. A variety branching 
cies with stout spines tipped black. Ruby red blos- very freely. 2-inch to 3-inch flowering... 75¢ 
soms, 2-inch, 50c; nice flowering size, 35¢; fine Mamillaria flavovirens. Quite rare, l-inch to 114- 
MAMILLARIA CONFUSA POL CUA esa ceest ea aces e sea ceaes sass Sees oon daa de save sousetveaveeesseasseeeees 25c TAG as Ste aed ta Neg ch we eats te oe eas 40c 
This very pretty and variable spe- 
cies grows freely and bears 72 
white to cream blossoms. 35¢ and c 

STAR PINCUSHION 
f 7 1 MAMILLARIA POLYTHELE Coryphantha clava is remarkable MAMILLARIA WEISINGERI 
Mamillaria pseudocrucigera A popular tall growing variety with with white spines stars tipping ea’ A lovely specimen plant of neat ap- 
A lovely plant with pure white, few spines, often only two. Flowers nipple. Very easy to grow and flower pearance. A quick growing plant. 
harmless spines and crowned with carmine red, abundantly produced A choice plant. Large specimens, 5- From the white wool at the top ap- 
pink blossoms. 2-inch and 2%-inch snroushout ne are 2-inch and pie oe 6-inch, 75c; 3-inch and 4- pear ane EOpy red ene 21% -in 
i : 3-inch, c. Smaller flower- inch, ic. anc -inch specimens, es 
eat and Serene wea 40c acl chee Washoe Huneuasscssctbsevesetere ZO Smaller; (S50 ANG) ce esessccsesnenesveeens 25c¢ Flowering 14%-in., 35c. 1-in. E206 
