
VIOLET SEA URCHIN 
Acanthocalycium violaceum (Two-thirds Natural Size) 
A lovely flowering small cactus, blooming 
profusely during the Summer time. The blos- 
soms are particularly bright and shining and 
the color is most pleasing. Flowers when small, 
the number of blossoms increasing yearly. They 
reach 4 inches in diameter. Native to Argen- 
tina. Grows easily in light soil with moderate 
watering, sun or semi-shade. Large, 212-3 
inches, $1.00. 11-2 inches, 50c. 
Nices. plants, 0s to 2 eee ee 35¢ 
THELOCACTUS 
NIPPLE CACTI 
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. 
Thelocactus hexaedrophorus. A fine, very 
slow growing species. Purple flowers. Large 
flowering.« Each 422 es eee ee $1.50 
Thelocactus leucanthus. Somewhat similar to 
T. bicolor. Flowers yellowz:.22-2.22:2.--.-<.--0..2..: 75¢ 
Thelocactus lophothele. A large, flat-topped, 
heavy nippled plant, curious shredded spines. 
Flowers salmon. Large specimens.............- $2.00 
Thelocactus nidulans. _Bird’s Nest Thelocac- 
tus. Large heavy nippled plant. Long, shredded, 
interlaced spines. Nice flowering plants....$2.00 
subterraneus. Mature plants, 
een AYER, eae a a Sep meee Aen 9A ....$1.00 
Thelocactus 
each 

NOTOCACTUS 
BALL CACTI 
Some of the loveliest and most fascinating of cacti are 
in this group. Practically all of them bear fine flowers in 
reds or yellows. Some of the very prettiest cacti as regards 
colorful spine patterns are among them. Those who are 
familiar with the Golden and Silver Balls will appreciate 
this. They are all moderate in size when mature, seldom 
reaching more than a foot in height. All are native to 
Southern Brazil, Argentina and adjacent states. 
cactus means southern cactus. 
CULTURE. They are not very choosey and thrive in sandy soils, 
sun or partial shade with moderate waterings. They appreciate 
Cactus Food two or three times during the Summer. 
Notocactus apricus. Sun Cups. See page 27 for illus- 
tration.Each 22822 o eee ee 8 eee ees 
Notocactus caespitosus. 
with large yellow blossoms. Very rare. 
Notocactus floricomus. 
spines and large yellow blossoms. Nice, 50¢ and__.._.. 35¢ 
Notocactus Graessneri. Yellow Ball. A handsome spe- 
cies thickly covered with pale yellow spines. Charming. 
Specimens, 2 inches, 75¢; 114 inches, 50¢; smaller__..35¢ 
Notocactus Crossei. A very rare species similar to N. 
Schumannianus, but fewer spines and ribs. Small 

GOLDEN EASTER LILY CACTUS 
Bearing handsome, large bright yellow flowers. It 
flowers very freely and with us every bed is shining 
with blossoms. I consider Lobivia aurea one of the 
choicest varieties and recommend it fully. It grows 
easily in light loam with moderate waterings and 
almost ets sun suits it. Fine 5-year-old flowering 
specimens, $1.50. 
Smaller = flowering = 750" amd. cen etesreee eee sed teesceasennates 40c 
SOLISIA 
The genus Solisia is monotypic and is found 
near Tehuacan, Mexico. Though long known 
to collectors, it is seldom seen. The plants are 
small, with almost microscopic white spines 
borne on lenticular, low nipples. The flowers 
are white or pale pink with a dark central 
stripe. They grow easily in sandy soil with 
moderate waterings and sun or well lighted 
location. 
Solisia pectinata. The only species. 
Nice mature specimens. Each................ $1 50 
At left: 
STRAWBERRY CACTUS 
A group of these plants is never without flowers in 
the Summer. Hamatocactus setispinus is a great favo- 
rite with all, growing freely and flowering when small. 
The fruits are brilliant scarlet and quite showy. Enjoys 
a light loam and two or three applications of Cactus 
Food during the Summer. Moderate water and some 
shade at midday. Flowering specimens, 3-4 3 
inches, 50c. Small flowering, each 5c 
28 
ON ines 30c 
A newly introduced species 
Forms colonies. 
Specimens, 91, O0sisinial ere ssesee eeneh se eee ee 
A pretty variety with stout 
Bt Be 75¢ 
Noto- 

WALLFLOWER CROWN CACTUS 
The lovely Rebutias are small plants, flowering freely 
in early Summer. The delicate flowers come from near 
the base and are very brilliant in coloring. This spe- 
cies has bright wallffower red flowers. Likes a sunny 
window and moderate watering. 50 
1-144 inch flower:..:2...c. nee Cc 
Notocactus Hasselbergii. A truly lovely col- 
lectors plant, thickly covered with glossy white 
spines and crowned in March and April with 
vivid orange-red blossoms. Large 2-21/-inch 
specimens, $1.50. Smaller flowering specimens, 
11-inch, each. eee $1.00 
Notocactus Leninghausii. See page 24 for 
illustration. Each from 25¢ to.............--... $1.00 
Notocactus Linckii. A rare and desirable spe- 
cies with large yellow blossoms. Large flower- 
ing specimens, 2 inches, each $1.00. Smaller, 
COACH © ook. oe cinca sal esdscetnuelas ee 50c 
Notocactus mammulosus. See page 27. 
Notocactus Mueller-Melchersii. The true spe- 
cies with handsome pink blossoms! A really 
lovely thing and handsome in flower. One of 
the finest of new introductions. Nice flower- 
ing’ plants. Each 2c.-2v.. 20 eae $1.00 
Notocactus muricatus. A very rare and at- 
tractive plant. Spines are rich chestnut red in 
well grown specimens. Small, each-..........-.. 50c 
Notocactus Ottonis. Page 24. 
Notocactus Ottonis longispinus. Distinct va- 
riety. Flowering. Each 
Notocactus Ottonis uruguayensis. A very 
handsome variety with rich yellow blossoms 
which glisten in the sunlight. Each $1.00. 
Smaller’ c..-.4.2e5-. 0020 seccnoncce eee 50c 

PYGMY EASTER LILY 
Echinopsis hamatacantha 
This lovely little species bears pink tinted blossoms 
several times during the Summer. These are mountain 
plants and like a little shade during the hottest part 
of the day. The plants bear harmless spines and grow 
Seldom reach 3 
25¢ 
quite freely, flowering when small. 
inches across. Like sandy loam and moderate 
to generous waterings. Each 35¢ and 
