
OWLS EYES 
_Short pure-white spines. The heads di- 
vide into 2 to 3 or 4 heads, thus making 
a@ most interesting specimen. Mamillaria 
Parkinsonii specimens, 4 heads, $1.00: 
2 to 3 heads, 75c; singles, 50c; 
Brine Le Sar Aiew reer aint em ieee 25¢ 
Mamillaria fuliginosa. Tall grow- 
ing, solitary, stem dark green, 
spines dark, flowers red. 2-inch, 
35 ¢s7simalleretet eer ee 25¢ 
Mamillaria Galeotii. A very dis- 
tinct and handsome variety with 
long curved amber spines and or- 
ange red blossoms. Large 4-5 inch 
specimens, $13; nice 114-inch..25¢ 
Mamillaria Guelzowiana. Hand- 
some. Very rare. Nice_.............--- $1 
Mamillaria Guerreronis. A rare 
white spined species. 1 1/2-in.....35¢ 
Mamillaria Gigantea. A_ very 
large growing species, 6-8 inches 
in diameter. 4-5 inch, $13 3 inch, 
SOcsemice: plants ee 35¢ 
Mamillaria Hamilton Hoytae. A 
rare and brilliant carmine-red 
flowered species. Large blooming 
Sizes SO aINCMeStee a ee eee eS 50c 

BIRD’S NEST 
Mamillaria camptotricha 
Feathery yellow spines that are papery 
soft and harmless. The plant is much 
given to clustering young plants pushing 
out from the sides. Flowers pale yellow. 
Likes moisture. Large flowering clusters, 
CULTURE OF MAMILLARIAS 
Most of the Mamillarias thrive under much the same treatment 
in the window garden. They like plenty of light and fresh 
air, A daily airing of the room is helpful whenever outside condi- 
ditions make it possible. However, cacti will thrive under condi- 
tions which would kill most house plants, Common sense and 
avoidance of extremes are one’s best guides. 
Mamillarias with green stems and darker spines are the most 
vigorous growers, Those with white, closely set spines seem to come 
from the driest regions and often from limestone country. For this 
reason we recommend a quite porous soil with crushed egg shells 
or old plaster or limestone grits, such as is fed to chickens, to 
supply the lime. However, all varieties like the lime. Our Soil Con- 
ditioner is useful and our Cactus Compost needs only the addition 
of loam and sand to make a perfect cactus soil. You will find our 
Compost exceedingly economical, as one 75 cent package will make 
6 to 10 quarts of excellent compost. 
Mamillarias will grow in almost any soil, but for the expert 
who likes to take pains we recommend 2 parts gritty sand, 1 part 
sandy loam and 1 part leafmold or Cactus Compost with a 
sprinkling of limestone. Some like to add either bricks crushed to 
the size of peas or charcoal with the intention of keeping the 
soil open and ‘‘sweet.’’ Their growing season is from April till 
fall, when they may be watered whenever dry, particularly if they 
have plenty of sunlight, During the winter when dormant less 
moisture is needed. If placed outdoors in summer they will show 
their appreciation by vigorous matured growth. 
Mamillaria hidalgensis. Fine red flowers. Tall growing 
with white woolly top. 3-inch, 50¢; smaller, 35¢ and_...25¢ 
Mamillaria Hoffmanniana. Recurved spines. Each........ 25¢ 
Mamillaria Kunthii. Handsome white spined. Specimens, 
AUS SO mIIG Ll eeserte ee eee te ee AE tt ON Ms Lah $1 
Mamillaria Kunzeana. A beautiful Powder Puff variety. 
Rab e@cms 0 Cra ice sse eee ete ten ae ae SR ies ee eee 3 C 
Mamillaria melanocentra. Long central spines tipped with 
black. Rose-red flowers. 2-inch flowering, 50¢; smaller 
SDEGCIINCTAS acon te eee eae ee LE ye I 35¢ 
Mamillaria microhelia. Lovely golden spines. Small______.. 25¢ 
Mamillaria mystax. A handsome species. Flowering 3-inch, 
focse2ainchesOesssmaller ire. ee oo eee Le 35c¢ 
Mamillaria nigra. Flowering 2-3 inch................ 35¢ 
Mamillaria occidentalis. Very rare. Cluster forming ._. 50c 
Mamillaria Petterssonii. 3-4 inch 
Dear Mr. Johnson: 
I have had very good luck with the cacti received from you. They 
arrived in excellent condition, regardless of the cold weather. The 
Giant Starfish Flower has bloomed every fall for the last three years. 
The flowers are sixteen inches across, Am looking forward to order- 
ing more in the future. 
Sincerely yours, 

SNOWBALL PINCUSHION 
Mamillaria candida 
An exquisite plant of purest white, the tips tinged 
pink at times, Always scarce, these specimens were 
imported. All are mature plants without a blemish. 
Large 3-4 inch flowering specimens, $1.50. 
Handsome 2-3 inch beauties, each................-....---- 

Pocatello, Idaho. 
February 21, 1947. 
Dear Sir: 
Here is a picture of my cactus collection. I now 
have 150 varieties. Of all the ones I have received 
those from your gardens are by far the most healthy 
and vigorous. I have had quite a few blossoms the 
past two years since I have hardened my heart and 
withheld water so that they could have their needed 
winter rest. My Aloe, Rebutia and Epiphyllum are 
now in bloom and the mimicry plants are busy with 
their fascinating yearly change. I’ll take Cacti for my 
hobby above everything else. 
MRS. SAXON B. OLSEN. 
CACTI AND SUCCULENTS 
And How to Grow Them 
A splendid booklet explaining the care, watering, 
propagation, grafting, seed sowing, etc,, of both Cacti 
and Succulents, A good practical guide to success. It’s 
a book every .cactus grower should get with hig first 
order! Fully illustrated. Sixty-eight 
pages. Postpaid. ...-2-.ccc..concs-see doce catteas ae aiboanebeaebne meee 50c 
GOLDEN STARS 
The lovely, popular Mam. elongata should 
be in every collection. Each nipple tipped 
with a shining golden star. Young plants are 
soon formed in abundance about the base. 
When mature it may be 6 inches tall and have 
MISS IRENE WAGNER. 

Creekside, Pa. 
3-4 inch, $1.00; 2-inch, 50c. 25¢ 

PINCUSHION 
Mamillaria kewensis 
VAUPEL’S PINCUSHION 
Mamillaria Vaupelii 
MOTHER OF HUNDREDS 
Mamillaria compressa 
A pretty variety with white spines One of the prettiest of the small- A rapid growing species of which eacaness Porgy qe oeeal shade, 7-12 
and brilliant ruby-red flowers imbed- er, richly colored Pincushions. our customers write it often reaches a pegtnnin ate Fao » JC; 23¢ 
foot in height in 3 or 4 years. With 
age the upper plant is covered with 
white wool. Blooms freely with crim- 
Beautiful when the sun is shining 
through the glossy amber spines! 
The plants are solitary and may 
ded in masses of white cotton, giving 
the plant the appearance of being cov- 
ered with snow. It eventually branches 
forming close packed mounds with eventually reach 3 inches across, son flowers. 14%-2 in., 35c; 2%-3 
scores of heads, Flowers in 30 Flowering, 3-inch, 75c; 25¢ inch, 50c; 23¢ 
winter. 2-inch, 50c; small......... c 2-inch, 50c; small.................. firiol inchs ee eee 

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