LEMAIREOCEREUS 
A large genus of tall, branching, tree-like cacti, a few 
prostrate. Areoles rather large, felted. Spines usually 
stout, numerous. Flowers diurnal, sometimes nocturnal, 
funnelform or campanulate. Ovary with scales felted in 
the axils, at first spineless but soon developing spines. 
Fruit globular, very spiny, splitting when ripe, often edi- 
ble. Fruits are sold in the Mexican markets. A fine group 
of strong, vigorous growing plants tens of thousands of 
which are sold for dish or window gardens in the United 
States. They like a rich, porous soil and during the sum- 
mer a moderate to bountiful supply of water. They prefer 
a sunny or light situation. 
Lemaireocereus Beneckei. This species is generally 5’- 
6’ tall but may reach 15‘. It is a striking plant due to 
the silvery white, waxy coating of the stems. A hand- 
some, species;and: scanrces Each) 6-8/7 ee ee $1 
Lemaireocereus chende. A large, tree-like, much branch- 
EGmESDeCIeS. SIOWMEKOWING es RaGhoeest = tee ee 40c 
Lemaireocereus Hollianus. Tall, slim columns. Heavily 
spineds Usedwasnagmedse plant. Each: 2s. 35c¢ 
Lemaireocereus pruinosus. Page 20 
Lemaireocereus. Treleasii. Blooms when only 3’ tall. 50c 
Lemaireocereus Weberi. A giant species with a short 
thick trunk reaching 35’ with hundreds of erect arms. 
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MOON CACTUS 
Eriocereus 
These are very free growing cacti and 
flower abundantly during the summer. 
The large, snowy blossoms open in the 
evening and remain open until Jate next 
morning. Easy to grow liking a rich 
loamy soil and during the summer 35¢ 
a bit of water if in the 35¢ 
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ARMATOCEREUS MOCUPENSIS 
A giant new species from north Central Peru. Note 
the strict manner of branching. The trunks are armed 
with long, acicular, brittle spines. It was in flower and 
MONVILLEA 
fruit when I took this proverann 75¢ 
PEIN LOSS ies ORES Lag at at tegen ok A genus of slender, long stemmed eS 
a est blooming cacti from South America e plants 
Loxanthocereus eriotrichus lanatiflorus. eroe EB rararect on Halfcekect: often Forni: tickets 
; . Flowers white with slender tube and tiny scales 
Loxanthocereus Faustianus. 2” -3”. Each 50¢ on ovary and tube their axils naked. Fruit 
Loxanthocereus ferruginospinus. Generally smooth, reddish, spineless, juicy. The plants 
with quite red spines 4” - 5” 75¢. Smaller 50c vary in appearance some are round stemmed, 
Loxanthocere matucanesi ‘ tall with many ribs, others are slim stemmed 
SAines very dark Acrisiy £0 Beet oh omega’ with widely spaced areoles the ribs few and 
RPT 0 depressed between areoles, stems often mot- 
ae tled, spines very short. The Peruvian and Ecua- 
Loxanthocereus matucanensis senilis. With dorean species have shorter-tubed flowers. A 
more half 4 = 50 ——75¢. Smaller... 2. 50c new species | found in Peru grew on the 
Loxanthocereus paucispinus. 4” - 6” — 75c. banks of the dry water courses with a quite 
Sake eg, de eee ce ae es aC Che? a ea lS 50c different appearance from those | was fami- 
ee ee liar with. They flower freely in cultivation and 
Loxanthocereus polygona. Many ribbed. Each 
5c 
LOPHOCEREUS ‘ 
This genus is confined to southern Arizona, 
Sonora and Baja California. They are columnar 
plants generally branching from the base, some 
of the newer species not nearly so robust as 
the type. Ribs few to many. The flowering 
areoles produced as the stems get old, are very 
distinct. They are large and felted and produce 
few or many long, stiff bristles and more than 
one small, pink, funnelform, nocturnal flower 
each. Mature plants are striking. Young plants 
are rather pretty. Easily grown. 
Lophocereus Schottii. This is the one gen- 
erally seen and the most spectacular of the 
genus. They may reach 20’ though generally 
are much shorter. They form large colonies and 
are a typical sight in central Baja California. 
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PERUVOCEREUS VIRIDIFLORUS 
A pretty new species with yellow to 
golden spines. Charming clustered plants 
making handsome specimens. Grow well 5” 
in porous soil with moderate 
waterings. TEach............. Eee te a ah ae S5¢ 
Werck. glaber. Climbing 
but not a strong grower. 
ECHINOCEREUS DUBIUS Flowers lovely white and 
Handsome purple blossoms of good green. Free in bloom. Each 
size opening in June. Plants of soft 75¢ 
texture with slim, white spines the 
areoles borne on broad, low ribs. Stems am as 
- 6” pale green and much clustered. Werck. Tonduzii. E Stout 
Nice plants 50c 50 and bushy-branched. Flowers 
5 c White. ares. sa ieee ceed 
SILVER TORCH 
The lovely Cleistocactus Strausii is an arresting plant 
with its white, glossy columns clothed with silvery- 
white spines tipped brown. In summer there are quan- 
tities of tubular, red blossoms clustered thickly on the 
taller stems. It is very easy to grow liking a loamy, 
some bear quite large, 
generous treatment. 
Monvillea 
species. Each 
Monvillea diffusa. 
red fruits. Give them 
Cavendishii. A free flowering 
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An eeuiacorear species. 
35¢ 
Monvillea mocupensis. A new Peruvian spe- 
cies with thick, 
round, blue green stems and 
porous soil with moderate waterings. Sun or part shade. . 
Large 8” - 10” 50c. 35 short spines. Bachata) sphccoster eS cetae edt tak mea 75¢ 
Staller av acrest oe ee ete See : Cc Monvillea Spegazzinii. Each... 50c 
Monvillea phatnosperma var. Grossei___..... 75¢ 
WILMATTEA 
A monotypic genus growing in the trees 
about Lake Izabal, Guatemala where | collect- 
ed it in 1920. Stems long, slender, 3-angled, 
spines minute. Flowers small, fragrant, nocturn- 
al, pink and white. Scales on ovary naked or 
with bristles. At first considered a Hylocereus 
but the small, short-tubed flowers and pres- 
ence of bristles in the ovarian scale axils are 
quite distinctive. 
Wilmattea minutaeflora. Each................... 50c 50c¢ and 
WERCKLEOCEREUS 
Two plants from Central 
America related to Hyloce- 
reus but with spiny ovaries 
like Selenicereus. One is 
bushy, one climbing, both 
with 3-angled stems. Flow- 
ers white, short-funnelform ; 
tube and ovary with many 
areoles bearing black, aci- 
cular spines and hairs sub- 
tended by minute scales. 
They do well in cultivation 
if given a rich but well 
drained soil and plenty of 
water during warm weather, 
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Monvillea sp. Received from Dr. 
named. A handsome free flowering plant. 75¢ 
Snowy white, 
plant growing easily and fairly quickly. 
ern Peru. Likes a porous well drained soil and a sunny 
or light position. 
Rose un- 
PERUVIAN OLD MAN 
Espostoa lanata 
silken haired plants. A dainty, elegant 
Native to north- 
35c¢ 
