
BABY TOES 
This odd ‘‘w.ndow’’ plant is native to 
the sandy coastal deserts of West Afri- 
ca. Each leaf has a clear window at 
the tip. Lovely white blossoms in 35 
the fall. Potted flowering plants. c 
Seve geste ES eee, 
Larger 
specimens 

CARUANTHUS CANINUS 
A sturdy, pleasing little plant related 
to the Tiger Jaws, Like them it forms 
small clusters of blue green faintly 
toothed leaves and, in the early fall, 
produces many of its daisy-like vellow 
blossoms. Nice flowering 
Dlanitsioeee.- weed 5 RR ee este 20c 
The charming Echeveria setosa is a 
treasured plant. The fresh green leaves 
are covered with white plush-like hairs. 
The richly colored blossoms last a long 
Likes a well lighted 
25¢ 
OUR CACTUS COMPOST 
For the convenience of our customers 
we have prepared a compost that with 
the addition of sandy loam and clean 
builders sand will make an ideal soil 
for all types of Cacti and Succulents. 
One package will make 6 to 10 quarts of 
compost. Very economical, 
2.Pound Bag... 9... 75¢ 
Per: Peck Sa eae $1.95 
CHENILLE PLANT 
Echeveria pulvinata 
At all seasons this is a dainty beauty, the leaves 
and stems densely covered with a soft plush of 
fine hairs and tipped and margined with rich red. 
It flowers in midwinter, the bells large and bright- 
est crimson. One of the prettiest things in our 
houses, Semi-shade and moderate 25 
ANLOISCUT GPa Chiecesseeses ee eee ee Cc 
MEXICAN FIRECRACKER 

time in perfection, 
situation but not too much 
Girectisunh Wachvws. sean 
plant, Should be in every window. 20c 
| SUCCULENTS 
HESE colorful and fascinating desert plants are becoming increasingly popular with our 
patrons. Most of them are easy to grow in the window garden and none of them have spines. 
They are found principally in the desert or semi-desert regions of Africa and Mexico, though 
almost every region of the world produces some species. They are called ‘succulents because 
their thick juicy stems and leaves store water to tide them over the long dry spells found in 
their home lands. Mexico, from its mountains and plateaus, has given us the lovely Echeverias 
with their rich coloring and handsome flowers, the white powdered-leaved Pachyphytums, Sedums 
and related genera and the stately Yuccas and Nolinas and the towering spikes of the Century 
Plants. From South America come the Dyckias and Puyas, members of the Pineapple family. But 
the great bulk of our succulents are from South Africa and Madagascar. Here are. found a 
myriad of strange and curious forms. The strikingly beautiful Star Flowers, some with blossoms 
bigger than dinner plates, nestle beneath the scanty shade of Mimosas. The plains and valleys 
are dotted with shrubby Mesembryanthemums, which during their flowering seasons are ablaze 
with brilliant blossoms. In the warmer regions toward Rhodesia the great tree Euphorbias, their 
gaunt arms reaching upward, give thin shade to the sturdy black men in their kraals. The won- 
derfully adapted Stone Plants, which in their hundreds mimic the pebbles among which they 
grow, are found in abundance. Only when they burst into bloom may one discover their hiding 
places. Clumps of Haworthias in their infinite varieties cling to the shelter of the sparse shrubs, 
shrubby Cotyledons open their orange bells on the hillsides, and among them hide the dainty 
Crassulas, with their fragrant ‘‘shaving brush’’ blossoms, while the flaming torches of the glorious 
Aloes march over veld and kopje, their honey-dripping bells an invitation to the flashing sun birds. 

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EUPHORBIA OBESA 
A strange and rare cactus-like succu- 
lent from Africa. Most interestingly 
plants are either male or female, It 
thrives in sandy loam with leafmold and 
gravel and plenty of sun, Large 50 
$1.50. Fine plants, 75c and........ c 
Matched flowering pairs, per pair..$4.00 
SCARLET PAINT BRUSH 
A very handsome flowering succulent 
that should be in every collection. The 
myriad scarlet blossoms are borne in flat 
topped corymbs in the fall, Rochea fal- 
cata grows easily for everyone. Scarce! 
5-inch to 6-inch flowering, 20 
50c. 2-inch to 3-inch.........0..---- ¢ 
SUCCULENTS FOR THE AMATEUR 
A fine book describing over 800 kinds of 
Succulents. 167 pages crammed with informa- 
tion. 400 illustrations, 85 in color, Every collec- 
tor should have this book to refer $2 55 
to. Cloth binding. Postpaid.................... . 
At left: 
CHAIN PLANT 
In summer it throws 
out long runners bear- 
ing lovely bright pink 
blossoms. The leaves 
are coppery and in CACTI FOR THE AMATEUR 
winter are tinged with 110 colored pi 
fs A d pictures, 150 cactus photos, <A 
purple, _ Tradescantia splendid book on Cactus culture, q 
Eve) 
navicularis is related to 
the common Wandering 
Jew and comes from the 
mountains of Peru. 
Thrives in sun or shade 
with moderate 20c 
waterings, Each. 
Cloth binding. Postpaid................ 
CHRIST THORN 
The lovely scarlet blossoms of Euphorbia splen- 
dens are found all the year around. Everyone 
succeeds with it. Likes a rich sandy loam and 
generous supply of water. When growing, light 
applications of our Cactus Food will keep it 
blooming indefinitely. Give it a semi-sunny“loca- 
tion. Native of Madagascar. Large plants, 16 to 
18 inches, 75c: 12 to 14 inches, 50c. Fine 
blooming specimens from pots, 35 
Sion Onches ae eae EB, Soe c 
SUPERB TICER JAWS 
A splendid white dotted form of this popular fall flowering 
Nice ‘clusters, (35¢7, Fach: 2-2. sacdeesdbide opanshecaeeeteensheniages 

