
NOTOCACTUS TABULARIS 
Mature plants may reach 2-3 inches across, the low 
ribs bearing only flexible bristles. The flowers are 
borne at the top, the buds densely covered with cocoa 
brown wool. It is native to Uruguay, flowering in late 
Spring. We have some very 35 Cc 
nice plants, Wach 
Notocactus pampeanus. A charming species 
with spine clusters, quite reddish when young. 
Ribs low, strongly tubercled with stiff spines. 
Flowers quite large, bright yellow. From Uru- 
guay. Large flowering specimens, 2-21 inches, 
pp OemOthersisOC and oo. econ et eed acd ease 35¢ 
Notocactus Schumannianus. Giant Ball. A 
fine, large growing species with flexible hair 
like bristles. The ridges are numerous and shal- 
low, the top depressed and filled with wool, 
from which the flowers emerge. A choice plant. 
Large $1.00. Smaller 50¢ and................0..... 35c¢ 
Notocactus scopa. See page 25. 
Notocactus submammulosus. Lemon Ball. 
See color illustration, page 25. 
_Notocactus tabularis. A fine flowering spe- 
cies, with reddish bristles. See illustration above. 
Notocactus Velanovskii. Similar to N. mam- 
mulosus. Nice 
MELOCACTUS 
TURKS’ CAPS 
These odd plants bear a curious bright red cap on 
their tops when ready to flower. It looks just like a 
Turk’s fez. The plants are melon shaped, with many 
ribs. They are found on the islands of the Caribbean 
and in Central and South America. They enjoy warm 
weather, a quite sandy loam and moderate waterings. 
Give them a sunny location in a warm window. 
Melocactus intortus. Turk’s Cap. 1] 1/-2 inch- 
Melocactus Jansenianus. 1]-inch 
Melocactus nobilis. ]-inch _.........-.......... 
Melocactus rubrispinus. |-inch 
Melocactus spiralis. ]-inch .............-.-....... 
Melocactus Townsendianus. 


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Parodia aureispina (Natural Size) 
This handsome plant is pretty at all times. The 
spine pattern is intricate, the yellow to golden spine 
stars each have a short hooked central borne on shal- 
In the full sun they assume a very 
rich golden color. The blossoms are lovely golden yel- 
low and are produced in May and June. A quick grow- 
er in light soil with moderate to generous waterings. 
Sun or partial shade. Large specimens, 2-2% inches, 
4 to 5 years old, $1.00. Smaller, 50c. 25¢ 
Nice plants, 35e and.. : sae 
low spiralled ribs. 

HYBRID EASTER LILY 
This year we have a very fine lot of these beautiful 
flowering cacti. Echinopsis hybrida ranges in color 
from white to pink. A new lot from seeds of our best 
varieties, hand pollinated. Like a good rich loam soil 
with moderate to generous waterings. Flower best in 
a sunny location, but grow well under almost any 
treatment. Large flowering, 2%-3%, each, 25 
750s a Smaller; 350) anne ees estes c 

PINK CHIN CACTUS 
Gymnocalycium Fleischerianum (Natural Size) 
A very floriferous variety with charming flowers, 
varying from white to pink. They come into flower in 
April and continue to late Fall. Our plants are rarely 
without blossoms. They blossom when an inch in 
diameter. Grow rapidly and easily, liking a sandy 
loam soil with feedings of Cactus Food. Protect from 
full midday sun. Flowering specimens, 1% inches, 
each, 75c. Blooming, 50c. Nice plants, 25 
LT to: 444 inches; ach, 0350 :aN@.e, c5.. 022255 .0.c-.-csceesces c 
PARODIA 
Elegant globular plants bearing the brightest 
of blossoms, orange, yellow or red, often as 
large as the plant. They are mountain dwellers, 
found principally in Argentina. The plants sel- 
dom exceed 3 inches in diameter. 
CULTURE. They are quite at home in the window 
garden and enjoy a sandy loam soil, sunny or par- 
tially shaded location and moderate waterings. Cactus 
Food applied two or three times during the Summer 
helps to keep them bright and thrifty. 
Parodia aureispina, See opposite. 
Parodia chrysacanthion. An exquisite plant 
when well grown. It is a brilliant yellow shin- 
ing globe with straight glossy spines. It may 
reach 4 inches across and even the least plant 
minded person is delighted. We have a few 
Hlanisaeacnen moet ee ok ee eee, 40c 
Parodia mutabilis. A fine species. 
illustration above right. 
See color 
Parodia sanguiniflora. See illustration page 
26. Handsome ruby red blossoms. A _ lovely 
Spring bloomer. Each 50¢ and._.....--............. 35¢ 
Parodia scopaoides. A fine species with or- 
ange-yellow blossoms. Large flowering, $1.00. 
Smaller 15 Oe"and tec5 5 etece eater arses esontee eetens 35c¢ 
Parodia Johnson’s Hybrids. A lovely group of 
hybrids varying in color from lemon-yellow to 
orange-red and red. Very pretty second gene- 
ration crosses between P. aureispina and P. 
MICKOSPErimabelacn aes ert ea eae 35¢ 

PARODIA MUTABILIS 
(Natural Size) 
The Parodias are all lovely plants with beautiful and 
bright blossoms. This sterling variety has orange-yel- 
low blossoms, often with a red throat. Even small 
plants produce several blossoms in May and June. The 
plant is very elegant and free blooming. Of the easiest 
culture. Give it a light loamy soil, moderate watering 
and sun or semi-shade. Large 5-year-old plants, 35 
$1.00. 114-inch, 50c. 1-inch to 1%4-ineh............ Cc 
REBUTIA 
CROWN CACTI 
These brilliantly flowered small cacti bloom with the 
greatest profusion during Spring and Summer, The 
buds spring from near the soil line and at times al- 
most smother the plants. The plants are branching and 
form nice colonies, Spines are bristle-like, the areoles 
set on low ribs. They are native to the Andes of Ar- 
gentina and Bolivia. 
QGQULTURE. They are quite at home in the window 
garden, liking a sandy loam soil with a little leaf- 
mold. Moderate waterings, but they do not like to get 
too dry. Do well in partial sun or in full sun if shel- 
tered a little during the hottest part of Summer days. 
Rebutia Kupperiana. Plant body chocolate 
brown. Flowers dark, rich red. Each_.......-... 50c 
Rebutia minuscula. Well known and much 
prized. A tender green plant with bright red 
blossoms. Very fine. A few nice plants only. 
E aC hymeeeeiee ane eee Fale nS Fal aaa ee ee 75¢ 
Rebutia pseudodeminuta. Dark wallflower 
réedatlowersesbachietce: et ee oe ee ee 75¢ 
REBUTIA VIOLACIFLORA. One of the most 
brilliant flowered of all, with large rich orchid 
pink blossoms! Stunning. Pretty deep green 
plant forming small colonies, blooming abund- 

antly in May and June. 50¢ and.................. 35¢ 
Rebutia sp. nova. A new species from Ar- 
gentinas, Flowers red: Each) 2::.-22.1-.-...2.2.22 $1.00 
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Notocactus Ottonis 
A pleasing free flowering plant recommended for its 
long blooming season, which extends over much of the 
late Spring and Summer. Plant about the size of a 
small orange. Grows easily under all condi- 35 
tions. Flowering, $1.00. Smaller, 50¢ and c 
