
CRIMSON PARODIA 
Parodia sanguiniflora (Natural Size) 
The Parodias bear large and bright blossoms, this 
species being particularly lovely, with brilliant ruby 
red flowers which shine in the sunlight. It seldom ex- 
ceeds the size of a small orange with tiny dark hooked 
spines. They are found in the less arid mountains of 
Argentina. Thrives in sandy soil, partial sunlight, 
with moderate waterings. Four year old, 11%4-1% 
inch specimens, 50c. 
Three year, 1l-inch specimens................ 35¢ 
FRAILIA 
A rather rare group of small almost pygmy cacti 
from Argentina and Bolivia. They were named after 
the old gardener who cared for Dr. Rose’s collection 
when he was writing his monograph. Curiously, they 
often form seed without the flowers opening at. all. 
Frailia gracillima. Tall _....... 
Frailia Crahliana. Clustering 
Frailia Dadakii. Slow growing _.. 
Frailia pseudopulcherrima. Clustering 
Frailia Schilinzkiana. Clustering 



FRAILIAS 
At the left is F. gracillima, which grows to finger 
size, eventually branching. Forms seed pods abund- 
antly At the right, F. Grahliana, a globular form 
with green body, but the nipples tipped with maroon. 
This little plant produces many young ones 72 
about the base which root to make a colony. Ea... 5c 

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HEDGE HOG BARREL CACTI 
ECHINOCACTUS 
Those who have traveled across our South 
Western deserts are familiar with these Bar- 
rels. They are found in the driest regions here 
and in Mexico and often grow to huge size. 
The ribs are waved with heavy curved spines. 
The tops are full of white wool through which 
the flowers emerge. 
CULTURE. They are quite shallow rooted and grow 
easily in sandy soil and sunny position. A moderate 
amount of water suits them. 
Echinocactus Grusonii. Golden Barrel. The 
most striking member of the group. Spines 
golden yellow. Nice plants._........--2..2222002..... 50c 
Echinocactus horizonthalonius. Eagle Claws. 
A fine species, blue-green body, heavy curved 
pink spines, brilliant purple-pink blossoms. Large 
mature plants. 4-5 inches, 75e¢. Flowering, 
3@4 inches teach Bek cee Ree ee 50c 
Echinocactus ingens. Giant Barrel. A pretty 
plant with blue-grey body and dark curving 
spines. They live to great age and become 
enormous, weighing a ton. Grows on rocky 
mesas in Mexico. Grows rapidly. Nice colorful 
plants; l=l85ainches, c= nee eee ee 25¢ 
Echinocactus Palmeri. A very fine species, 
blue body, dark reddish spines. Grows rapidly. 
Becomes enormous. 11-inch. Each................ 25¢ 

ROSE CHIN CACTUS 
Gymnocalycium Urselianum 
A large flowered Chin Cactus with tender rose or 
white blossoms. It grows 3 to 6 inches in diameter, 
bearing in early Summer several flowers which remain 
open some days. Always attracts attention. Moderate 
watering in either sun or part shade. Fine 4 year 
old specimens, 2-inch, 75c. 
Nice; plants, =146 sin ches it csset isc cccesceeteccse tecee beeen 35¢ 
MALACOCARPUS 
A rare genus of South American depressed 
globular, ribbed cacti with appressed spines. 
Flowers bright yellow, appearing in the densely 
white woolly crown. May reach 5-6 inches in 
diameter. Give them a sandy soil, moderate 
watering and a trace of shade in Summer. 
Malacocarpus corynodes. Very recently intro- 
duced, this fine species is a native of Uruguay. 
The plant may reach 4 inches in diameter, 
with 13-16 acute ridges. Flowers canary yellow, 
2 inches wide. 1-1/4 inches, each-...............- 75¢ 
Malacocarpus pauciareolatus. A handsome 
dark green plant with few sharp low ridges and 
few spines. Flowers shining yellow. Specimens 
8 years old, 214-3 inches. Flowering........ $1.50 
Malacocarpus Sellowii (M. tetracanthus). A 
rare species with sharp low ribs, heavily 
spined. Plants 1-14 inches, each...-...........- 75¢ 
At Left: 
ORANGE COB CACTUS 
Lobivia famatamensis 
A lovely flowered Argentinian cactus forming clus- 
ters. Flowers of various shades of orange, yellow and 
crimson. Particularly good for grafting. Flowers free- 
ly, liking full sun, moderate waterings. Flowering 
size, 2-inch, 75c. Smaller, 1%-inch, 50c. 
hal ae 35c¢ 
Nice 1-1% inch, each 
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DAMS CHIN CACTUS 
If you want the easiest flowered cactus try this one. 
Gymnocalycium Damsii flowers when tiny, the lovely 
large pink and white blossoms appearing throughout 
the Spring and Summer. Even our smaller sizes flow- 
er. Grows to 3 inches in diameter. Flowering 3 year 
old plants, 50c. 25 
Nice flowering sizes, 35¢ and.........02 dee c 

CHILENIA HETERACANTHA 
A scarce and charming spiny cactus producing a 
myriad of bright pink blossoms from October to Janu- 
ary. Very vivid when in flower. A most attractive 
plant at all times. Grows quickly in a light sandy 
soil with moderate waterings, thrives best with 40 
some sun. Sure to flower. Small plants, 1-inch.. Cc 
CHILENIA 
A very handsome genus with bright pink to 
deep cerise flowers. They bear an extraordi- 
nary number of blossoms, often two at an 
areole, and bloom when comparatively small. 
They are very spiny, cylindrical plants, with low 
tubercled ribs. May reach a foot in height. 
Native to Chile. 
Chilenia accutissima. An attractive, vigorous 
plant reaching a foot in height. Spines straight, 
brown and stiff. Flowers rose-pink, large for 
the genus. Nice plants, 75¢. Smaller_........ 40c 
Chilenia heteracantha. See photo above ...40c 
Chilenia subgibbosa. A very fine species 
with bright flowers and tawny spines. Nice 
plants, 75¢. Small 
PINE CONE CACTUS 
Encephalocarpus strobiliformis 
A very rare and curious plant with triangular, 
strongly incurved nipples. Related to the Mexican 
Living Rock. Plant silvery green, hard and parchment 
like. Flowers handsome, large, violet rose. Imported 
fully mature flowering specimens. $2 00 
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