
PROF. EBERT 
A very lovely free blooming variety with flowers of 
bright violet-carmine. A good sturdy growing plant 
with triangular bright green stems and quite sure to 
flower. Makes an attractive, upright plant, bearing its 
blossoms boldly. Petals overlapping, flower 
offine forms) “Machi3 22. 22.8222 oe cecesacatagesc-ts 90c 
ORCHID CACTI 
WHITE VARIETIES 
MOONRISE. A lovely large white blossom, 
outer petals rich saffron yellow, inner petals 
broad, pure white. Flower quite open in form. 
A fine free flowering variety of sturdy consti- 
tution. Makes a clean, vigorous, healthy plant 
and a fine specimen. A very good variety to 
Start “withs.Each) 2 ecco aac 
ORIOLE. A very lovely variety with contrast- 
ing yellow and white petals. The inner series 
pure white, slightly shirred, the outer petals 
rich yellow shading to coppery brown. Flowers 
large, freely borne, plant strong and healthy. 
Each ip © eee fered, oeteeeene Oar ee Seek 75¢ 
MAGNOLIA. Flowers to 8 inches, cup shap- 
ed, pure white, with broad petals. A handsome 
sturdy plant. Each 
Strictum. A white flowered species with nar- 
row petals and long tube. Very pretty. Ea...50c 
Wrayi. Inner petals white, outer petals bright 
yellow. Very pretty. Good grower. Each...... 85¢ 

EMPRESS 
long-keeping pink blossoms imagin- 
pir J itiful in corsages. An old favo- 
te window gardens, where it thrives, produc- 
in fine display of the daintiest pearl-pink blossoms. 
Flower for Likes a light sandy loam 
with leaf d and sand 
modcerat t eI 
Partial shade with 
Each 715¢ 
aterings 
ORCHID CACTI 

flowers. 
PINK AND ROSE 
AGATHA. A very handsome flower. See 
photo below. 
ARGUS. A beautiful cup-shaped flower of 
delicate shell pink with red throat. A strong, 
vigorous plant, free blooming, making a good 
specimen. Blooming period long and _ late. 
Each 
JOSEPH DE LAET. A lovely colorful variety 
with medium to large flowers. Outer petals 
scarlet red, spreading, next series red and vio- 
let, inner series violet to pale orchid with cen- 
tersstripe sy Each steers ee ee $1.00 

AGATHA 
This is a singularly beautiful variety with soft 
pastel pink petals of a lovely satiny sheen. A ruby red 
eye at the bottom of the throat brings out the warm 
fresh tones. The flower is perfectly formed, the plant 
vigorous, with strong roots. Makes a fine 75 
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LATONA. A large loosely petalled flower of 
a fine orchid pink. Outer petals are a deep rosy 
red, the inner petals suffused with lilac. A very 
lovely and distinct variety. Good grower. 
Bach oe 508. 35) ee eee oe eae: eh 85c 
LOHENGRIN. Deep orchid pink blossoms 
with rose center. The flowers are very large, 
with wide petals. This charming variety is of 
Poodusturdy Srowtn, each eee eee 75¢ 
MARTHA SALLNER. Deep carmine pink blos- 
soms having an irridescent pink sheen. The 
large waxy flowers are quite handsome. 
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PADRE 
A lovely warm pink blossom of fine size, with spread- 
ing outer petals, the inner series forming a central 
cup. The plant is vigorous, with a goo’ healthy root 
system, the ‘‘leaves’’ pale green, and continuing 
growth for many years, It may be found in bloom 
at almost any season if the weather 75 
is warm. TEach c 
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RCHID CACTI 
cacti. 
inches in diameter, and in the brightest pinks, reds, 
violets, whites and bicolors imaginable. They bear no 
spines, as they are not desert plants, but generally are 
found wild growing on trees or rocks along with 
Orchids and Bromeliads. 
they look. The wild plants have been vastly improved 
both in color and size, for they were originally white 
and many bloomed only at night. 
last several days and even Orchids pale beside their 
glorious coloring. The delicate petals are like satin, 
the colors fresh and brilliant. 
bear the showiest blossoms of all 
The flowers are very large, from 4 to 10 
At left is a drawing of how 
The flowers now 
They vary considerably in shape, some starry with 
cupped center petals, others bowl shaped, while some 
are massive with ruffled, overlapping petals, the cen- 
ter a cascade of snowy, thread-like stamens. 
care they are astoundingly free in bloom and quite at home 
in the window garden. 
fashioned ‘‘bow window,” and with what pride the neigh- 
bore were called in to see them in their Spring garlands of 
With proper 
They were the joy of many an old- 

CHRISTMAS CACTUS 
Crabs Claw Cactus (Zygocactus truncatus) 
The beautiful Fuchsia-like blossoms are seen from 
December till March, when other flowers are scarcest. 
Easy to grow in light sandy soil with leafmold. Water 
moderately, but do not allow them to get too dry. 
They are native to the cool, moist Organ Mountains 
of southern Brazil, where they grow up in the trees 
with Orchids and Popcorn Cacti. Nice plants, 50 
3%-5 inches, 75e; 2-year-old, 2%- inches. Each... c 
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PLEASE NOTE 
The Orchid Cactus plants we offer are well 
rooted tip or center cuttings, generally with 
1 to 3 new leaves starting from the basal 
areoles. They average 5 to 8 inches long, de- 
pending upon variety, etc. 



MISTLETOE CACTUS 
A much branched weeping plant with white flowers 
and mistle-toe-like berries. Rhipsalis mesembrianthe- 
moides needs same treatment as the Orchid Cacti. 
Make very interesting specimens. Give some shade in 
a cool situation, a very sandy loam, with 40 
generous waterings. Nice plants.. ma c 
