NOTOCACTUS PAMPEANUS 
NOTOCACTUS 
This genus, first.characterized in 1898 by Schumann, 
was included by Britton G Rose in Malacocarpus. It is 
distinguished now by its globular to elongated, dry fruits 
dehiscing by a basal pore, perhaps splitting in some spe- 
cies; ovary and tube with scales, their axils with bristles 
and wool. 
cespitose, the ribs often tubercled; areoles felted. Apex 
felted or naked. Flowers from top, short funnelform, yel- 
low or pink. 
Plants globular to short cylindric simple or 
CULTURE. Of all the genera of small, free flowering Cacti this 
is perhaps the favorite. It contains many of the brightest spined as 
well as bright flowered kinds. They are of the easiest culture for 
they are native to regions in Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Argen- 
tina that are not too dry and desolate. The fibrous roots like good, 
well drained soil and the plants will take a reasonable amount of 
water in summer. They like a sunny or well lighted position. All 
will stand temperatures as low as 20° without injury. 
Notocactus apricus. A pretty flowering small plant. See 
illustration on page 19. 
Notocactus caespitosus. A beautiful small species with 
flexible, light colored spines on low ribs. Wool on the 
tube and buds light, flowers large, lemon yellow. Large 
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in size. It is found in ‘South America. Notocactus concinnus. ReadyainvelG5om 0 use coe 35c 
The bright blossoms appear in the spring 
after the winter rest. Thrives in a well 
lighted window liking a sandy loam. 
When growing will take more water. Very 
satisfactory plant. Large 2” 35 
75e. 114” 50. Smaller................... c 
Lobivia Johnsoniana. Grows to 3” or more 
with long, slender, light colored spines and 
bright pinkdtowenrs se achesemeee ee eee 50c 
Lobivia longispina. A long spined, nocturnal, 
white flowered species probably more closely 
allied to Echinopsis. Nice plants 11/2”__....... 50c 
Lobivia lateritia. A red flowered Bolivian spe- 
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Lobivia mistiensis. Each___...................__.. AES 1 
Lobivia Nealeana. Page 13 
Lobivia neo-Haageana. A dwarf species with 
large root. Flowers very pretty salmon color. 
Gluste rst mee eee ee a ee Be 50c 
Lobivia orurensis. Very small plants but very 
cespitose. Plant dark green. Flowers red. Clumps 
Zeer 75¢ 
Lobivia psuedocachensis. dark 
A_ cespitose, 
green plant with carrot-like roots. Flowers dark 
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Lobivia Pentlandii. The oldest species (1844) 
and the type of the genus. A fine plant with 
red ‘flowers: Nice. 50¢ and= == 35¢ 
Lobivia rhaphidacantha. Very long, dark, red- 
dish-brown spines. Cespitose. Flowers light red 
with bluish cast. 4” $1. Smaller_...-............_.- 50c 
Lobivia rubescens. A large growing, hand- 
some flowering: plant. Eachs2...2..222.. $2 
Lobivia sanguiniflora. A fine, bright red 
flowered species, easily grown. Central spine 
often hooked. Cespitose. 3” —75e. Smaller 
PD Ocgaincim 2 eet coke ey a ee ae ng 35c 
Lobivia Walterspielii. New species. Large, 
similar L. cinnabarina. Small 1” 1952... 75¢ 
Lobivia Wegheiana. A beautiful, lilac-pink 
flowered species with long tap root. Plant 
simple to cespitose. 3” - 4” $1. Smaller_..... 50c 
HARDY HEDGE CEREUS 
These plants bear gaudy, bright rose- 
pink blossoms 2” to 2%” across. They 
flower freely several times during the ing pink and white blossoms in early be in every collection. 
summer. Plants conical, 2 inches to 4 summer. Gymnocalycium Schickendantzii moderate waterings increased when grow- 
inches tall. Grow easily in sandy soil. grows readily in sandy soil with moder- ing. Flowers for weeks. 
Moderate water. Large 35c ate watering. Large 2 inch 35¢ $1.25. Smaller 50¢ and 
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WHITE CHIN CACTUS 
A rare and fine plant, dark green in 
color and bearing heavy spines, Charm- 
Notocactus Graessneri. A lovely plant. See page 14. 
PYRRHOCACTUS 
Pyrrhocactus tuberisuleatus commonly known as P. 
horridus is a very satisfactory plant with heavy, curved 
spines. It blossoms freely in late spring the flowers red- 
dish yellow followed by red fruits which drop their 
seeds through the base when ripe. It makes an excellent 
plant to graft for then it grows rapidly and flowers 
quickly. It is a Chilean plant and like other plants from 
the coastal deserts of Chile is inclined to grow slowly. 
The deserts of Northern Chile are very dry due to the 
effects of the Humboldt Antarctic Current and plants 
are dependent on sporadic rains and the dense dripping 
fogs for moisture 2” — 75c. 
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LEMON BALL 
The very freest blooming and easiest to 
grow, Notocactus submammulosus should 
Light soil with 
Mature 3 - 344” 
PLAID CACTUS 
Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii 
A brightly banded Chin Cactus with flowers varying 
from chartreuse to pale yellow or even chocolate. Ex- 
tremely free flowering starting in spring and continu- 
ing until the cold weather of fall.. The banding is pro- 
nounced and makes the small plant very attractive. 
Large flowering specimens 4 years old 2” - 21%” each 
Sil 6 = 27> 50; 35¢ 
Smaller 
Notocactus Grossei. One of the largest grow- 
ing of the genus. Plant globose although re- 
ported up to 5’ high. Ribs about 16, spines few, 
yellow to brown or grey, apex felted; flowers 
pale yellow. Scarce. 1” - 2”___.. ae ee see eben Ee 75¢ 
Notocactus Hasselbergii. Spines glossy white. 
Flowers orange-red to crimson, small but free- 
ly produced. Very scarce. Each___.__........ 5.1550 
Notocactus Leninghausii. One of the choicest 
plants for specimens. The spines are slender, 
hair-like, flexible and golden yellow complete- 
ly hiding the green plant below. Even the small- 
est plants are wel! clothed. At first simple it 
later is cespitose. Large 10 to 15 year old 
specimens 8” -10” beginning to branch. $5 
to/$7 2-505 15-2 50cvande i ace Nices = 35c 
Notocactus Linckii. Same habit as N. Ottonis 
but quite distinct. 1%4”-2” 50¢ and 75c. 
Smallere eee Ur Bee g eee tn ae ae 35¢ 
Notocactus mammulosus. 2” -21/” 75¢. 115” 
506." Small ene nee an) ent Sree eee. 35¢ 
Notocactus muricatus. Rare species. 1” 50c 
Notocactus Mueller-Melchersii. See N. ruti- 
lans the correct name for our plant. 
Notocactus Ottonis. Indian Head. Page 13. 
Notocactus Ottonis tenuispinus. Long flex- 
ible brown spines. Flower buds with whitish 
wool. Fine. 2” 75¢. 11%” 50c¢. Smaller...._... 35c 
Notocactus Oftonis uruguayensis. | 1/,” - 2” 
5 0c tandee oh a e S eee re eae eines 75¢ 
Notocactus rutilans. sp. nov. With pink flow- 
ca WA lovely free flowering plant. Each 1”- 
2 
GLORY OF TEXAS 
Gorgeous crepe-like, brilliant pink 
blossoms over 244” across. Blooms from 
spring to fall. Flowers for everybody. 
Light soil with moderate watering. The- 
locactus bicolor, flowering 
sizes 3” 500. 2” to 296" .ccccoscocce 555¢ 
SELECT COLLECTION. No. Z2. One each of Illustrated Cacti. Four Plants......--.-22...200cceecceee eee. $1.10 
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