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CULTURE: 
WU such a very diverse group only general 
However almost ali of them can be grown under practically the 
rules can be given. 
same conditions with very slight changes of routine. We grow them all 
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or a bit more water, or perhaps missing a watering now and then for 
those intolerant of too much water. The same compost is used for all. 
Even in a window garden you will find considerable variety in exposure, 
enough so the thoughtful grower can arrange his plants to the best ad- 
vantage. It is often surprising what a small shift in position can some- 
times do for a plant. A little closer to the glass or perhaps a foot away 
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797, YF ER EE A soil the same as for the Mamillarias will do nicely. Water when 
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RED CROWN 
The Rebutias are a very lovely group of small cacti 
and bear very vivid blossoms. Rebutia senilis has 
bright red blossoms and produces quantities of them. 
I have seen specimens with almost 100 open at once! 
The plants are clothed with tiny white spines and are 
attractive at all times. tue to generous waterings. 
Large 1%-inch-2-inch, 50c. 
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ERIOSYCE 
A Chilean and Argentine genus of Echino- 
cactus-like growth and red campanulate flow- 
ers. Seed pods spiny. 
Eriosyce Korethroides. An Argentine plant 
with yellowish spines. Very scarce. 3”-4” $3.50 
In habit like Echinocactus 
SUR aac tec Sea ee ea i a Ree 715¢ 
LOBIVIA BREVIFLORA 
A very free flowering species the bright red 
blossoms appearing in late spring. The buds 
are clothed with brown wool. Likes a sunny lo- 
cation. 3”, 6 year old plants $1.50. 
Smaller flowering $1. 1” plants..............-. Zc 
should dry out in less than a week. When planting see that the base 
is about flush with the soil. 
courting disaster. Newly planted specimens should be allowed a week 
or so without water to allow the roots to heal. More plants are ruined 
by kindness than neglect! 
If the base is deeply covered you are 
LEUCHTENBERGIA PRINCIPIS 
A strange Mexican plant more like an Agave 
than a cactus. Very long, slender nipples tipped 
with papery ribands from which the flowers 
appear. Rare and 
curiouss 50c;and === == 2 os Se S 35¢ 
ECHINOPSIS LEUCORHODANTHA 
A charming small species that blooms very freely at 
intervals during spring and early summer. Flowers 
white with a trace of pink. Blossoms when quite 
small. Sun or shade with moderate to generous water- 
ings. Very easy to grow and to flower. 
Large 3 to 4 years old, 2”-2%”, $1. 25¢ 
Smaller: (SOc) arid scscc--esocoece tense ceeneteecence Be cee sees am 
ARIOCARPUS 
An extremely slow growing group from Mex- 
ico bearing horny tubercles instead of ridges. 
The flowers are very pretty, white or violet- 
red. They come from very arid regions. They 
are best potted in sand with some leafmold 
added. Do not overwater. Limestone chips or 
crushed oystershells are helpful to add to the 
compost. 
Ariocarpus fissuratus. Page 10. 
Ariocarpus furfuraceus. A fine large species 
with short triangular acute, grey green tuber- 
cles the axils with much wool. Flowers white 
to pink. Large flowering specimens each_....... $2 
Ariocarpus Kotschoubeyanus. A handsome 
smaller species with flat top and hardly raised 
tubercles with wool in axils. Flowers bright vio- 
let@rose.. Mature) flowering:2-..-.- $1.25 
Ariocarpus Lloydii. A large and distinct vari- 
ety of A. fissuratus. Mature flowering...... $1.50 
Ariocarpus Macdowellii. A variety of A. 
Kotschoubeyanus. Mature flowering each $1.25 
Ariocarpus retusus. A large, flat-topped spe- 
cies with very short, triangular tubercles. Flow- 
ers pale pink. Large flowering each...............- $2 
Ariocarpus scapharostrus. A distinct species 
long, erect, grey-white triangular tubercles. 
Flowers violet-rose. Flowering each__.............- $2 
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ASTROPHYTUM CAPRICORNE 
The handsomest flowered of this genus. Blossoms 
2 inches and 38 inches in diameter, richly colored. 
The plants are very attractive with spiralled ribs, 
spineless or with few curling papery spines. Plant body 
dotted or mottled with patches of white, rayed scales. 
Flowers when small. 35 
3-year-old ‘plants 50¢ ‘and_-----.......-..-. : Cc 
NEOPORTERIA 
(Chilenia) 
This genus as now understood contains many 
fine plants of rather diverse relationships. It is 
a poorly defined group and needs much more 
field work. It is closely related to Pyrrhocac- 
tus, Malacocarpus and Notocactus. It was erect- 
ed by Britton and Rose and the original char- 
acterization was very loose. Plants globose to 
cylindric with tubercled ribs; short-funnelform 
pink or red flowers; scaly, wool and bristle 
bearing tubes and ovaries. Fruit dehiscing by a 
basal pore. All Chilean. 
Neoporteria atrispina. Ready in 1952. 40c 
Neoporteria accutissima. Long funnelform, 
pink flowers. Very spiny. Flowering 21” - 3” 
75¢ 
Neoporteria castanioides. Rare. 2” each $1 
Neoporteria fusca. Ready 1952... 40c 
Neoporteria heteracantha. Very lovely pink 
flowers in early spring 2” - 2” flowering $1. 
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Neoporteria napina. 1952... 75¢ 
Neoporteria nidus. Ready in fall. Small..$1 
Neoporteria nigricans x heteracantha. 1952. 
50c 
Neoporteria nigrihorrida. ERS 
Neoporteria subgibbosa. Handsome _ globular 
plants with lovely pink flowers. 2” - 3” — $l. 
Wo 2 5 Oceanic Seer eet ee ee 75¢ 
ORANGE COB CACTUS 
The vivid blossoms of Lobivia famatimensis are a 
startlingly beautiful sight. Petals like crepe de chine 
in all shades of yellow, orange and red. Full sun, 
moderate waterings. 
2-inch and 3-inch, 
$1. Smaller. 
50c 
