ECHINO 
FASCINATING 
HIS large group of cacti is a very fascinating one to the collector. | have 
included here also members of the Echinocereanae as they are mostly of the 
globular type of stem. The exigencies of catalog building prevent one at times 
from adhering to a strict botanical interpretation. Those included are Rebutia, 
Lobivia, Mediolobivia, Echinopsis. From the Coryphanthanae: Ancistrocactus, The- 
locactus, Pelecyphora, Solisia, etc. 
The plants are found from the Canadian border south to Patagonia. Only 
Cactus (Melocactus) is found in both North and South America. Some of the 
genera are widely distributed, others are quite local. Some are quite distinct in 
character while many, through gradations, merge into one another as Lobivia, 
Rebutia, Echinopsis and Trichocereus. Thus one can always find plenty of ma- 
terial for argument. 
As the illustrations show there is a great diversity in the appearance of the 
plants and in their flowers. Many have strikingly beautiful blossoms, brightly 
colored and of many hues the petals often like satin or crumpled silk. Mostly 
they are not gigantic plants but small from the size of a walnut to that of a 
large orange though a few with great age become columnar to the height of a 
man. Most have ridges though some bear tubercles or the ridges are divided into 
“chins.”’ The flowers are generally borne from the central areoles which dis- 
tinguish them from the Echinocereanae which flower from lateral or side areoles. 
In most cases the flowers are regular or wheel-shaped though a few South 
American genera have zygomorphic or irregular flowers. A great many new 
plants have been found in the past 20 years and many more are to be expected 
as new regions are opened up for travel. 
MEXICAN LIVING ROCK 
This curious cactus could hardly look less like a living thing. It is EPITHELANTHA 
a thrill to see the dainty, lovely pink blossoms eudstenly epee Bmons Small pure white plants with tiny 
the horny tubercles. Ariocarpus fissuratus has a tough, leathery skin z Z aa ee : 4 S 
through which the underlying green shows faintly. The top of the plant nipples and short white spines. The i 
blossoms are borne on the young nip- 
ples and are followed by clavate red 
fruits. Bpithelantha micromeris...... 35c¢ 
is filled with grey wool. Give it a very sandy soil or pure sand with 
some leafmold and place in a sunny window. Water only when dry. Large 
mature flowering specimens 2-inch and 
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ASTROPHYTUM 
This Mexican genus though it has only a few 
species contains some of the most widely 
known and grown kinds. They are extremely 
satisfactory growing well under many kinds of 
treatment. They characterize when very small 
and their odd, graven forms and the freedom 
with which mest bear their cheerful blossoms 
ensure them a place in every collection. 
Culture. They need an open sandy soil and 
a very light or sunny position. Moderate water- 
ings when dry. 
Astrophytum asterias. Sand Dollar. Page 18. 
Astrophytum capricorne. See Page 11. 
Astrophytum capricorne major. A supposedly 
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Astrophytum capricorne minor. 
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Astrophytum capricorne senilis. The spines 
of this variety are quite papery, long and curl- 
ing varying from straw color to black. The 
flowers are jarge up to 3” in diameter rich 
golden yellow the silken petals stained with 
red at the base. The plants are variously mot- 
tled with grey-white patches. Three years old 
Gach ye te eet 50c 
NOTOCACTUS MAMMULOSUS 
This favorite has handsome, bright yellow flowers. 
Surprisingly floriferous and easily grown. Hnjoys light 
loam, moderate waterings. Sun or light position. Nice 
2-inech, 2%2-inch, 75c. 
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LOBIVIA HERTRICHIANA 
A small growing plant 2” - 3” in diameter 
and height, forming clusters. Flowers freely in 
the spring. It is found near Cuzco, Peru. Very 
easy to grow and will stand a considerable de- 
gree of cold. Flowering size clusters 75c. 
Smaller 50e€ and 
COLUMBIAN BALL 
Malacocarpus Vorwerkianus is a small, flat-topped, 
deeply ridged plant seldom exceeding 3 inches in 
diameter. Flowers sulphur-yellow with satiny petals. 
Flowering size 4 years, 90 
14%-ineh, 2-inch Cc 
Astrophytum myriostigma. Bishops Cap. 
Illustrated Page 14. 
Astrophytum myriostigma  coahuilensis. 
A white variety generally of smaller growth 
than the type. 114” - 2” —75e and........ $1 
Astrophytum myriostigma columnaris. A 
very distinct, tall, slender variety. A quick 
Srowers 5 Oclandies. =. ees: $1 
Astrophytum myriostigma tetragona. 4- 
sided Bishop’s Cap. A most interesting vari- 
ety coming from seed. 115” —50c. 2” —- 
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Astrophytum ornatum. Star Cactus. A 
handsome species flecked with white the 
ridges with stout, curving, yellow spines. 
Flowers large, scented, lemon yellow. 2” — 
DOC eSiniall eps eee Se ee ee ee 35c 
Astrophytum ornatum Méirbellii. More 
heavily white-flecked than the type. Nice. 
50c 
AREQUIPA 
A small distinct genus from southern Peru 
chiefly around Arequipa a beautiful city, 
8,500 feet at the foot of the volcanic cone 
of 19,000 foot El Misti. Globular to cylindric 
plants with tubular, zygomorphic, red flow- 
ers with scaly, hairy tubes. Nearest Oroya 
and Matucana. 
Arequipa leucotricha. Beautiful fine white 
spines. 2” - 2145” 
GYMNOCALYCIUM VENTURIANUM HYBRIDS 
These lovely forms of G, Venturianum are exquisite. 
They vary in flower color from pale pink to scarlet and 
crimson and are truly as pretty in blossom as any 
cacti I know. Like many Chin Cacti they flower for 
months during spring and summer. Very easy to grow, 
liking sun or a light situation. Moderate 
Flowering 14%-inch-2-inch, 75¢ and $1. 
Smaller flowering 
water. 
50c 
