
SILVER TORCH 
This lovely Cereus is an arresting plant with its 
white glossy columns clothed with glossy silvery-white 
spines. In summer there are quantities of bright red. 
tubular blossoms clustered thickly on the taller stems. 
Cleistocactus Straussii is very easy to grow, liking a 
light loamy soil with moderate water. Sun or 25¢ 
part shade. Fine 3 to 4 inch plants........................ 
MOON CACTI 
ERIOCEREUS 
Great favorites with their profusion of snow 
white blossoms and attractive crimson fruits. 
Kept in 5 to 6 inch pots and well fed during 
their summer growth, they rarely fail to flower 
abundantly. They will stand full summer sun. 
ERIOCEREUS BONPLANDII. This is a glor- 
ious plant and a prime favorite. The stout 
stems are triangular, not heavily armed, up- 
right, but should be tied up when they be- 
come long. They flower throughout the sum- 
mer till late fall. One plant we have bears 
scores of blossoms, often as many as 10 at one 
time. Blossoms 8 inches across. Nice. 4-6 
ASA Senda ec ace eh sts dee ee ee ean ee 25¢ 
Eriocereus Martinii. A lovely, extremely free- 
flowering species. The white flowers are fol- 
lowed by scarlet fruits. Large 8-12 inch, 50c; 
NIGER Z =e INICINGS stress eee er ee ee = 2 ooo. 35c 
Eriocereus Regelii. Pink Moon Cereus. A very 
free flowering slender species. Flowers a lovely 
shade of pink. Very choice. Nice. 2-4 in.....35¢ 
Eriocereus tortuosus. A very spiny variety 
with handsome ruffled flowers. A consistent 
bloomernrwEach: 2ae8 = eee er ee 35¢ 
HARDWOOD CACTUS CHARCOAL 
Useful in keeping soils sweet and aerated. 
Very useful in heavy soils. Makes a good cov- 
ering for seeds. Full directions for use. Per 
GUarte DOStDald! bees 2 es ee ES 35¢ 
ONE OF OUR CACTUS HOUSES 
In our greenhouses are scores of thousands of cacti 
and succulents. Here the tiny seedlings are cared for 
for the first years of their life. The tiny green globes 
from the sprouted seeds are replanted twice before the. 
reach their fina] quarters. This is a slow painstaking 
process and requires constant attention. When they 
reach adequate size they are moved outside to de- 
velop the hardiness our plants are noted for, You are 
cordially invited to visit our growing houses. Fanciers 
will find scores of rare plants not listed in our cata- 
logs. 

CULTURE OF CEREI 
Cerei are, with few exceptions, vigorous growers, and 
are of easy culture, presenting no particular problenis 
to the cultivator. They have vigorous roots and thrive 
splendidly in a compost of one part of sandy loam, 
one and one-half parts gritty builders sand, one part 
leafmold or our Cactus Compost, and a sprinkling of 
Cactus Soil Conditioner. 'They will grow almost any- 
where, but prefer a sunny position in the window gar- 
den with plenty of fresh air. In summer they may be 
put out in a hot sunny location such as under the 
eaves near the house foundation. (Caution: Protect 
during first two weeks from full sun to prevent sun 
scald.) They will show their appreciation by extra- 
ordinarily fine natural growth. Such matured growth 
insures flowers. : , 
Practically all cacti are happiest in medium sized 
pots. For though in the wilds their roots may ramble 
Over considerable distances, tracing out the pockets of 
humus laden soil, yet in cultivation oversized pots gen- 
erally become sodden and sour, which will mean sickly 
yellow plants. It is interesting to note that the healthv 
feeding roots are always found clinging to the porous, 
air-filled sides of the pots and not in the middle oc’ 
the ball. 3, 4 or 5-inch pots are quite ample for 
plants up to 15 inches tall. 
In winter rest your plants (plants like animals need 
rest) by gradually withholding water till eventually 
only enough water is given to keep plants barely 
plump. Never at this season give your plants a soaking! 
Always water lightly and on bright days, Wetness in 
dull weather causes rotting. 
JOHNSON’S CACTUS COMPOST 
Mix With Your Own Sand and Soil 
An economical base for a most satisfactory cactus 
soil. It is the base of our own potting soils, Peck 
boxes 61,9500 2=poundimbagse 2 eee 75c 
JOHNSON’S CACTUS FOOD 
A safe, gentle food for cacti. For use with estah- 
lished plants. 2-pound bags, $1.00; 10-0z. bags........5J 
CACTUS SOIL CONDITIONER 
Of great assistance in keeping cacti in good health. 
It is designed to add the minerals ordinary garden 
soils often lack, Full instructions. 32 oz...............$1.00 
LO Sozse bags ee ee eee 60c 

WHITE TORCH CACTUS 
Beautiful, popular and exceedingly easy to grow. 
ing many-headed clumps. Will stand 10 degrees 
above zero, Nice plants............. SR eee Rep eEE Sy DRA RES Sacre 
CEREUS 
Most of the cacti formerly put in this genus by 
botanists have been removed in recent years to new 
genera listed in this catalog. 
Cereus aethiops. Lovely blue stemmed 
Cereus azureus. Handsome blue stemmed 

OUR CACTI IN CHINA 
The interesting collection of Miss M.'A. Alvares, Kow- 
loon, Hong Kong, China. We have many patrons in China 
who report our plants are fine. 
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Tricho- 
cereus Spachianus is a fine plant for the window garden, with 
snow-white blossoms. Plants branch only from the base, form- 
25¢ They were all so lovely I am sure I will 

We are once again able to offer this choicest of 
the Old Man Cacti. The fine silky-white hair en- 
tirely clothes the young plants so that they appear 
as puffs of white wool. Pseudoespostoa melanostele 
grows easily, liking a light loam soil, moderate 
watering and sun or semi-shade. May grow to a 
height of 8 feet, branching above. Native to the 
high Andean valleys of Peru. Nice 25¢ 
STOW Yi Dats tind i Chiscee cose c.ceesencateceee tee te ceereestres, 
HYLOCEREUS 
NIGHT BLOOMING CEREI 
A glorious group of night flowering cacti. 
The huge 10-inch snowy-white to pale cream 
blossoms open in the evening, closing in the 
morning. Native to the jungles of Central 
America, Their stems are climbing and 3- 
winged. 
Culture. They like a very sandy soil with 
leafmold or Cactus Compost and, when 
growing in summer, feedings with Cactus 
Food. Water generously and give partial 
shade. They enjoy being outdoors in the rain 
in summer. 
Honolulu Queen. Hylocereus unda- 
tus. This well known variety has huge 
12-inch blossoms, white inside, yellow 
without. Magnificent in bloom. Likes 
a warm situation and water. Each..75¢ 
Hylocereus calcaratus. Large white 
blossoms), Rares ee. eee 75¢ 
Hylocereus  costaricensis. White 
stems. Flowers white with red edgings 
to outer sepals. Handsome!......._._.. 75¢ 
Hylocereus extensis. Much branch- 
ed. Stems slender, spiny. Flowers rose- 
redeuitandsonme sss ee eee eee 35¢ 
Hylocereus Lemairei. White stems. 
Flowers white with yellow outer pet- 
als. Sepals laced with crimson_.._...- 75¢ 
Hylocereus napoleonis. A very hand- 
some flowered species. Flowers pale, 
creamy yellow, very large and grace- 
ful; Splendid eS ae 50c 
Hylocereus ocamponis. White stems. 
Flowers huge, white, yellow and laced 
with red on sepals. Glorious....._..._.- 75¢ 
Hylocereus polyrhizus. Stems blotch- 
ed white and green. A vigorous grow- 
er. Handsome blossoms. Outer sepals 
orange-red, inner yellow grading to 
White:. Eraghan times: san 75¢ 
PLEASED WITH HER PLANTS 
Received the cacti in fine shape Saturday. 
have good luck with them. Thanks for the 
free one, Will be sending another order soon. 
MRS. ETHEL ANTEMAM. 
Albany, New York. 
CURIOSITY PLANT 
These novel and attractive cacti never lose 
their odd method of growth. They are always 
pretty with their bright chestnut spines and 
35c living Breet Bemis. mane for pots. Large sne- 
cimens, 6-8 inches, $1.00; nice, 3-4 
35¢ inch, 50c; fine bright, 1% -2 inch........... 35c¢ 


