PARODIA 
Elegant globular plants bearing the brightest of blossoms, ruby- 
red, orange or yellow, often as large as the plant. They are moun- 
tain dwellers found principally in Argentina. The plants seldom 
exceed 3 inches in diameter. 
Culture. They are quite at home in the window garden and 
enjoy a sandy loam soil, semi-shade and moderate watering. 
Cactus Food applied once or twice during the summer helps to 
keep them blooming. 
Parodia aureicentra. A very rare species from Argen- 
tina «growing at 10,000 feet elevation. The ribs are 
spiralled, set with golden brown spines, the central one 
hooked. The plant is orange-shaped and at the top 
bears blood-red flowers. Nice 1-inch plants.---........... 50c 
PARODIA AUREISPINA. Tom Thumb. A handsome 
species very easy to flower. See color illustration at left. 
PARODIA CHRYSACANTHION. An exquisite plant 
when well grown. The plant is a brilliant shining yellow 
globe with straight glassy spines. It may reach almost 
4 inches across, and even the least plant minded person 

is delighted. We have at last grown a small lot. Fine 
young? -plantsjes4— le MCh GaGi yee eases re ee ee 35¢ 
Parodia sanguiniflora. See below at left. A handsome 
ruby red flowered elegant plant. A real jewel. Fine 
Plants eS ee ee es ee a ee 25¢ 

Parodia scopioides. A fine species with bright orange 
flowers. Large flowering, 50¢; smaller, 35¢; 1-inch....25¢ 
Parodia Maassii. A rare species with red-brown, hook- 
ed spines. Flowers dark orange-red. Few plants only. 
TOM THUMB 
Parodia aureispina (Natural Size) 
The easiest cactus to flower with golden, 
satin-like petals. The plant, a rich yellow 
PINK CHIN CACTUS 
Gymnocalycium Fleischerianum (Natural Size) 

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spiralled ridges. A light soil and moderate . . Bees - A very floriferous variety with charming flowers vary- 
water. 2-inch to 212-inch, flowering, 25 Parodia Stuemeri. ote hook spined Speco: Searce..$1 ing from white to pink. They come into bloom in April 
50c; 114-inch, 35c¢; 1-inch... oe Ao Parodia tilcarensis. Rare straight spined species. and flower till early fall. Our plants are rarely without 
Scarce blossoms. The plants blossom when an inch in diam- 
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eter. Grows very rapidly and easily, liking a sandy 
loam soil with feedings of Cactus Food. Semi-shade 
and moderate waterings. Large flowering specimens, 
83-inch, each, $1.50; flowering, 2%4-inch, $1.00; 1%- 
inch and 2-inch, 50c; smaller flowering, 25¢ 
S35c * nice, wp Vat Serra. sees cere cee neo ase oprceteee ena 

GRAFTED PEANUT CACTUS 
These form very interesting specimens, be- 
ing grafted on snake cactus stems. They rap- 
idly form valuable clusters and in spring 
bear their bright red blossoms. 75 
Single stem grafts, each.................0....20+- c 
FRAILEA 
A distinct group of small globular cacti, 
some solitary, others forming dense clusters. 
Almost spineless, bearing large yellow blos- 
soms, and make quantities of seed without 
showing flowers. Argentina. 
Frailea gracillima. Slender .............2.0.........0 
Frailea Grahliana, Clustering... 
Frailea Dadakii. Close spined.. 
Frailea pseudopulcherrima. Nice.. 
Frailea Schilinzkiana. Clustering... 
CRIMSON PARODIA 
Parodia sanguiniflora 
Bright ruby red flowers! One of the surest to bloom 

QUEEN OF THE NIGHT 
An old favorite with huge 12-inch blossoms. Selenicereus 
Macdonaldiae is free blooming, growing quickly and easily, 
liking partial shade, light sandy soil and moderately generous 
waterings during the summer. The flowers are truly magnificent, 
the outer petals golden yellow, the inner ones snowy white 
They bloom on last year’s stems and are more sure to bloom 
if outdoors in the sun in summer. 15-18 inch, 35 
S500) Smaller; leach? 2. es et ee See aa Cc 
DWARF TREE OPUNTIA 
Opuntia vilis grows into a tiny, well branched tree 
with round trunk some 4 inches tall, This charming 
little Mexican species is particularly liked for its dis- 
tinct tree-like growth and the ease with which every- 
one succeeds with it. Likes a sandy soil and a light or 
sunny place. Well branched, 4-inch to 6-inch. 20c 
Bach, 30¢. Smaililers....2222.== pet Mineo) fo Ste 

and easiest to grow. Blossoms in May and June, From T 
Argentina. Give it semi-shade, sandy soil, moderate MELOCACTUS THELOCAC US 
waterings. You will want it. Larger, 35c; 25¢ NIPPLE CACTI 
TESTI OA) ENON cya cong Are Daca eaborcoe gern amEOSa a TURKS CAP 
The Nipple Cacti form a very fine and inter- 
esting group to which the Glory of Texas be- 
longs. Most of them are quite rare in collec- 
tions, as mature plants must be imported. They 
differ among themselves in appearance, but all 
have very handsome flowers. Some are flat- 
topped, others conical. They bear nipples 
though do not have the appearance of Mamil- 
larias, as the nipples are broad based or on 
spiralled ridges. The flowers are borne on the 
very young tubercles and are pink or white. 
Thelocactus bicolor. Glory of Texas, page 29. 
Some of the oddest of all cacti. Each mature 
plant bears a red cephalium shaped like a 
Turkish fez. They are native to the Caribbean 
region and to Central and South America and 
everywhere attract attention. They enjoy warm 
weather and a sandy soil, moderate waterings 
and part sun. 
TURKS CAP. Melocactus intortus. A fine spe- 
cies, easily grown. Plants with fully developed 
cephalia are great curiosities and much sought 
after. Beautiful small specimens, 11/2 in.....40¢ 

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus. A fine, very 
Melocactus Jansenianus. Small 252-40e slow growing species. Purple flowers. Large 
Melocactus Lemairei. 11/4 inches_.......... 15¢ flowering Each vcore ee $1.25 
Melocactus nobilis. Small... 50c Thelocactus leucanthus. Somewhat similar to 
OLA KS oe eee ten aoe ee 1. bicolory Flowers) yellow. = = eee 75¢ 
Melocactus rubrispinus. Small 40c Thel Mevignhothaioneanl fl d 
Melocactus spiralis. Small 40c ptt id bebe edt arge, Tat-topped, 
heavy nippled plant, curious shredded spines. 
Flowers salmon. Large specimens............-- $1.50 
Thelocactus nidulans. Bird's Nest Thelocac- 
tus. Large heavy nippled plant. Long, shredded, 
interlaced spines. Nice flowering plants....$1.50 
PELECYPHORA 
An extremely rare genus in cultivation. The 
plants are 1 to 2 inches in diameter and bear 

elliptical ridges or nipples with a margin of 
comb-like teeth. The flowers are apical, bright 
purple-pink and quite large. One of the real 
oddities among cacti. It likes a sunny place in 
the windows and pure sand or sandy loam. 
Moderate watering when dry. Our plants are 
mature, established specimens. Pelecyphora 
asselliformis is the only species. Each........ $1.00 
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OBREGONIA 
A rare and peculiar cactus with curious, 
sharply angled, incurving, imbricate, silvery 
green nipples. The apex is filled with wool with 
a few stiff bristles among which the white 
flowers appear. This uncommon plant is mono- 
typic, the only species being Obregonia Dene- 
grii. Nice flowering specimens, 22-3 in...$2 
