CEREUS 
O this large group belong most of the tree-like Cacti except the Opuntias. Most of them are 
Wliranee to the warmer regions, the tropics and subtropics, from our extreme southern states 
through Mexico and Central America and the adjacent islands south to Argentina and Chile. They 
are found from the salty ocean beaches to high in the Andean ranges to perhaps 12,000 or more 
feet. They vary in size from an inch or so to recorded heights of 64’ some having a great can- 
delabrum-like head of many branches. Some of the largest are in Baja California and Arizona 
though Argentina and Mexico have their quotas. Many bear large blossoms of yellow, red or 
white and a more inspiring sight can hardly be imagined than the tall, fluted columns studded 
with their snowy chalices sparkling in the early morning sunlight. 
The plants present a great diversity in form and in habit. All have ribbed stems, sometimes 
partially tuberculate. Though they are described as several to many jointed yet many are single 
jointed. They are cylindric to columnar, some branching only at the base others branch above, 
some repeatedly so to form the candelabrum-like heads. Those that branch at the base seldom 
attain great height perhaps 15’-20’ but those that have a single trunk may become very woody and 
attain enormous size. The flowers are borne at the older, usually lateral areoles. In Neoraimondia 
the same areoles bloom yearly and attain 3” in length. The flowers are very variable some tubu- 
lar, funnelform or salverform and followed by fleshy fruits, some of large size (| have weighed 
them to 1] ounces) and often very pleasing to eat. 
: Many are climbing and some epiphytic and these have the largest blossoms, up to a foot or 
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT more, and are generally nocturnal. They climb by aerial roots which are produced on the side 
touching the support. A few have hooked, tuberculate ribs which hold the plant in place as it 
An old favorite with huge 12-inch blossoms. Seleni- 
cereus Macdonaldiae is free blooming growing quickly thrusts up through the brush or branches. 
and easily, liking partial shade, a rich but porous soil 
and generous waterings during the summer. The flowers BERGEROCACTUS : 
are truly magnificent the outer petals golden yellow Native to Southern and Baja California and ad- 
| the inner ones snowy white. They bloom on last years jacent islands. It is confined to the hills near the 
stems, not on the new growth, and are more sure to sea. One of the most colorful of Cerei with long 
blossom if put outdoors during the summer so the golden spines. It grows in clusters the old stems 
growth will be vigorous and dying away as new ones advance. Flowers small, 
MACUTeG. WMA ch eens ht eictec eee ee eee 35c¢ campanulate, yellow with spiny ovary. Bergerocac- 
HEIST EMM Ony ite eee ieee oe ee a ee Ree ee eae 50c 
CLEISTOCACTUS 
Of recent years a great many new species of this fine 
genus have been discovered and described. The original spe- 
cies as defined by Britton and Rose were only three, con- 
fined to Paraguay and Argentina. We now know that north- 
ern Argentina, Bolivia and Peru have many kinds with prob- 
ably more to be found. They are slender plants, branching 
from above or below of distinctive appearance. Flowers long, 
tubular without expanded jimb, generally red or whitish with 
scales on ovary and tube, the axils with hair or wool. Fruit 
small, globular, red or yellowish. While the plants are easily 
identifiable as Cleistocactus there is considerable diversity. 
Some bear lovely red blossoms very freely, others have white 
or red tinged spines and others make fine branched speci- 
mens. They are of the easiest culture liking a rich, porous 
soil and during summer a reasonable amount of water. The 
white spined species like less water. Most of them have sur- POWDER BLUE CEREUS 
vived temperatures as low as 20° Lemaireocereus pruinosus is handsome as a small 
: ; ; - plant. Covered with a powdery, blue bloom and 
Cleistocactus apurimacensis. A newly discovered, as yet with brown-black spines. Grows very easily and 
undescribed species. From the valley of the Apurimac near makes a most effective specimen. A fine plant for 
Cuzco. Perute4ee Oa each ai. seer ee ee theres eee Oe 50c oe beginner. Colors best in full sun but grows 
fi ee . , F well in part shade. Flowers pink. 
Mleistocac tis ge sum amnll a ves mderyspecias tO) 3 atallt with sats cn arg ant ah, eee me ies 25¢c 
many branches from the base. Extremely free in flower. 
Blossoms vivid scarlet. Splendid. 10” - 12” 75¢. Smaller....35c¢ 
Cleistocactus Herzogianus. To 6’, much branched. Flowers 
darks. redid) all O173 5é sand: eee. ce Cerin ss Gr alae 50c 
Cleistocactus Morawetzianus. From seed collected in the 
CLEISTOCACTUS type locality. A large plant to 8’ or more branched from 
HY ALACANTHUS above. Makes a stately specimen. Grows in company of Mora- 
This is the so called “‘white Straussii’’ wetzia. Flowers whitish 50¢ and. So gine DE. [ak Soe, soe 75¢ 
though it actually is a quite distinct Cleistocactus Roezlii. A Bolivian species, much branched. 
plant with very different flowers. The Deere Oded OC ANI: eens pert gre rete eet cae Seccsb eee cee 75¢ 
stems are stouter and the spines hya- Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus. Brown spined species to 3’. 
loid. A beautiful specimen, when well RlOWers ered stip Pedm witha Sree ard ches amen ane 50c 
grown reaching 3’ though handsome at Cleistocactus Straussii jujuyensis. With brown spines... 50c 
a sha Plants 50c Cleistocactus tominensis. A very large, stout species. Cut- 
(0 Nae are eee ee sh 2 Ree tiNngsnOwr > SySCeCingsaG waatc pee weeny ga 50c 
Cleistocactus tupizensis. A short, stout species with many 
ONE OF OUR CACTUS HOUSES aes wens sept MIATA 
A section of one of our cactus greenhouses showing 
how young plants are grown. This house contains Jarger 
seedlings before they are put out doors in glass covered 
frames where they develop their bright colors and 
strong root system. The plants, you will observe, are 
grown in community ‘‘flats’’ i.e., shallow boxes. 
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PEANUT CACTUS 
Chamaecereus Sylvestrii 
One of the most popular varieties of cacti and 
BLUE MYRTLE CACTUS 
Myrtillocactus geometrizans is a very interesting plant easiest t i i 
_ hin ; sti 0 grow.. This Ar vi 
ji Mcrae branched pene oth small seedlings and produce 15-20 branches ine aucle ee ee 
s€ plants are covered with a bright, blue-white be in every collecti Fl 7 i rin; i 
bloom. In winter they turn smoky violet mois iS shade. NiGe-p GAGE eo Ee 
) : y ‘ : oisture. Sun or shade. } s 
A fine window plant easily grown.............................. 35¢ beginning to beiveh ne Shia Soke Vay 2 
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