
CORAL CACTUS 
The Cora] Cactus is one of the prettiest of all 
with its scarlet or coral red berries and_ pretty 
cream blossoms. The berries break forth ripe 
and red, taking only a day or so to appear, as 
they mature within the plant from the earlier 
blossoms. Mature 2-3 inch fruiting 
50c 
specimens........ 











































CRESTED BOXING GLOVE 
A curious crested cactus assuming odd shapes. 
Collectors are always on the lookout for crested 
plants and Opuntia mammilata cristata is a good 
one. It is slow to propagate and we have 40 
only a limited number. 2 to 3 inch c 
MAMILLARIAS 
General Collection 
Mamillaria angularis. Handsome with 
much white wool in the axils. 11-inch, 
50c¢s\smmallen sees eee hes teens He 35c 
Mamillaria arida. Rare __..................... 50c 
Mamillaria balsasensis. Fine __............. ioc 
Mamillaria bocasana. See below ........ 25¢ 
Mamillaria Brandegeii. Rare __............. 50c 
Mamillaria Bravoae. Lovely white spined 
SpeCl eS yt i bce le eee Ree eae 30c 
POWDER PUFF (Mamillaria bocasana) 
cotton boll this little plant is clothed 
now-white hair instead of spines, though 
tiny hooked one on each slender nipple. 
i lored flo 
wers and very attractive bright 
i seed pod \ jewel among cacti. Very easy 
th sun or partial shade, moderate waterings. 
N pla t 1 nehe 
35c. 
25c 
MEXICAN JEWEL COLLECTION 
diameter . Garden, 
The set, postpaid.. 

‘Mamillarias 
or Pincushion Cacti 
S AN OLD MAMILLARIA fan perhaps I am prejudiced, but I know of no other group of plants that gives one 
pleasure to grow and collect. There are endless varieties and new ones eontinually turning up. 
They are fine for collectors wtih limited space, for you can grow mature specimens on a window ledge which will 
bloom and fruit yearly. This year we have a number of new ones to offer and will have many more to offer in 
the future as they are propagated. Some are lovely because of the intricate, almost geometrical pattern of their 
spines and nipples; yellow, white, black and red spines. Some with long white hair or feathered spines. Some 
grow solitary, others form many headed clusters, others form mounds, the heads so closely pressed together as to 
hexagonal. Most are native to Mexico, though many are found in the United States, Central America and even 
Colombia and Venezuela. They grow from the salty sands of the beaches to the high mountains. Many hide in 
the scanty shade of the chaparral or cluster on the steep brush-clad walls of desert barrancas. Some bloom in 
Spring, others in Summer, Fall or Winter with pink, red,’ white or yellow blossoms The seed pods of some are 
lovely red berries to entice the birds, 
CULTURE. They are not too particular and thrive under surprisingly different 
a compost of 2 parts sand, 1 part loam, % to 1 part leafmold or 
charcoal. They like the sun, but do well in any well lighted window. 
so much are 
be 
conditions. I grow them in 
Johnson’s Cactus Compost with a sprinkling of 
April to October. 
Growing season is from 
ESCOBARIA 
TUBERCULOSA 
The pink striped flowers 
appear in early Spring. It 
is related to the Mamillar- 
jas and requires same Care. 
The plant often branches, 
forming small clusters, Easy 
to flower. Seed pods 25¢ 
light crimson. Each.. 
GRAPE CACTUS 
A dainty tiny cactus 
bearing an endless number 
of ‘“‘pups,’’ each one of 
which will grow. Your 
friends will enjoy growing 
a youngster. Mamillaria 

multiceps has cream _ blos- 
soms followed by scarlet 
pods. Wie y: 
CUUStONS Aaperee crash jaset aces 
Grape Cactus 
MAMILLARIA 
PSEUDOCRUCICERA 
A ’ pretty white, short 
spined species. Crowned in 
Spring with a chaplet of 
pink blossoms. The heads 
divide into 2, 3 or 4 ‘‘eyes.”’ 
Slow growing. Plants * 50c 
2-inch flowering...... 
MAMILLARIA 
BUCARELIENSIS 
A newly introduced spe- 
cies with wide based, low, 
conical tubercles and long 
curved, dark spines in ma- 
ture plants. It is a cluster 
forming species. Grows rap- 
idly. Nice young 
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LADY FINGERS 
Mamillaria elongata Schmollii 
THIMBLE CACTUS 
Mamillaria fragilis 
RUBY DUMPLING 
Mamillaria tetracantha 
A dainty gem and so easy to Like the ‘‘Old woman who lived in A quick growing cactus with 
grow. Each little plant is a bright a shoe’ this little cactus has more bright crimson flowers and, with 
mosaic of rich golden, harmless children than she knows what to do maturity, a hoary white head. It 
spines. Quickly forms fine speci- with. Pure white, harmless spines and has long been a favorite with 
mens. Small clusters, 35c. every little baby will quickly y sturdy growth and vigor. \ 
Single ‘heads.-.4-5 5.004. - 25c¢ STOW. Mach sate crt 25¢ 1%-inch, 35¢e. Nice ieee 
These four pretty and easily grown Pincushions may be planted in individual 2 or 3 inch 
pots or may be planted together in a small ornamental dish 4 to 5 
R15. 
