PERUVOCEREUS 
A genus recently erected for a group of hand- 
some Peruvian Cerei from the western slope of 
the Andes. The plants are generally 21/2’ - 4’ tall 
though individual stems may be much taller. They 
are very brightly spined yellow, tawny red or gold- 
en. Some produce quantities of silky hair almost 
like an Espostoa. They make as handsome speci- 
mens as any plants | know. They branch from the 
base forming clusters of 3-10 stems. They like 
a porous, well drained soil with moderate water- 
ings in summer. In winter keep on the dry side. 
They prefer a sunny or very light position. Those 
listed are from Mr. Akers’ collection and some 
have not been published. 
Peruvocereus albicephalus. 75¢ and......__-___.. 50< 
CURIOSITY PLANT Peruvocereus albisetosus. Each........................ 50c 
A very monstrose form, of Cereus peruvianus. Peruvocereus albispinosus. Each-_..................... 50c¢ 
These plants are seedlings and many are even more pesaan f 
contorted than the plant pictured. Spines chestnut Peruvocereus albispinosus. Red spined form. 75¢ 
brown, body dark green, They always retain their Peruvocereus churinensis. 4” -5” 75¢. Smaller 
curious growth and may reach 5’ - 7’ in height. 50c 
They make splendid show specimens, growing slow- 
ly. Give them a rich soil and moderate moisture, Peruvocereus chrysacanthus. Each 75¢ and__.50c¢ ESPOSTOA MOCUPENSIS 
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Se eee Dos tio Nee eae eae 35¢ Peruvocereus cajamarquilla. Each-................... 50c A new Espostoa with reddish spines and white wool. 
Peruvocereus flavispinus. Each ................. 50¢ A very attractive plant and a fairly fast grower. Of 
$1.00 more slender and taller growth than Espostoa lanata 
Peruvocereus lamatus...................-.--...-----2. aa 
and with fewer branches. Native to the dry Andean val- 
MEDIOCACTUS 
Climbing, generally epiphytic cacti from Peruyocercus PE le UE Re ae ele ae gee leys above Chiclayo, Peru. Each species of Espostoa 
South America. They look like Hylocereus, Peruvocereus rhodoflorus..___.._.--____.. $1.00: coms) tou -beLeonhned).to a. Narrow altigudinals band 
but are intermediate in character between Peruvocereus rubrispinus..............--.....-____.. 50¢ which is often true of many cacti. Temperature may 
if and Selenicereus. Stems 3-winged, slen- Peruvocereus salmonoideus. Lovely 50¢ and 35¢ be the determining factor but probably temperature and 
SHOVEL PAE el Peruvocereus setosus. 4” - 5” —75c. Smaller 50¢ — moisture together are the determinants. 15¢ 
the tube with scales. Fruit bright red its Peruvocereus viridiflorus. == 50c Shee Wheelie W Se OO LE Ee eee nsecareeceneanet eerie 
areoles felted and spiny. The 
branches are quite long and plants 
are vigorous growers. Give them a 
rich but porous soil and plenty of 
water during summer. 
Trichocereus huanucoensis. A 
new species |! found in central 
Peru. Growing to 15’ or more the 
jarge branched plants are almost 
spineless the stems 4” - 5” in dia- 
Mediocactus coccineus. The only ‘i (arees whitet#loulers (Each 
meter. Large : 
species in cultivation here-to-fore. 
A strong growing plant but not 50c 
very common. Ready 1952. Each Trichocereus huascha (Lobivia 
75¢ huascha). Lovely yellow to red 
Mediocactus megalanthus. | acest aaa Bee 
found this rare plant growing at 
Tingo Maria, Peru in the eastern 
Andes in the valley of the Hualla- 
ga River an affluent of the Ama- 
Trichocereus Knuthianus. A tall 
growing species. Cuttings ... $1.50 
Trichocereus litoralis. Tall tree- 
zon. Supposedly the largest flow- HikeseGutGiings gases ee $1.25 
atid cactus. A few plants eine Trichocereus macrogonus. Large 
Be na ee ree Q stemmed. Cuttings... 2... $1.25 
Trichocereus Pachanoi. Almost 
spineless. Tall. A wonderfully free 
bloomer. Flowers immense. Cut- 
INES ee eee eee $1.00 
Trichocereus 
NYCTOCEREUS 
Well known to fanciers these 
Mexican and Central American 
cacti bear white, sometimes fra- likeceSO0evand.= ee see oe eee, 35¢ 
grant, nocturnal flowers. The plants Trichocereu i 
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are erect or clambering, slender, Cespitose dala 
with cylindric, ribbed stems. Are- AZUREOCEREUS NOBILIS LEMAIREOCEREUS BENECKE] = 1, eG 
oles bearing wool, and small aci- A handsome and distinct new cereus A lovely white stemmed Mexican Ce- 
cular spines. Flowers funnelform, with blue stems and stout brown spines. reus. The cutin is covered with a white 
bearing scales, and below the mid- It does not branch until it is several feet powdery wax. The rounded ribs bear 
dle. tufts of bristles. Fruit spiny high. Grows easily liking a porous soil raised areoles with black spines. Flowers 
i : 3 and a sunny position. Will stand 27° white. Give it a porous soil, a sunny 
Seeds very large. when dormant. 5” - 6” 1 50 position and moderate $1 
2, 4” $ Wateriness 6 = Bis 24s 0 a ae etets 
Nyctocereus serpentinus. The Sime ae ap Sena TI? 
well known cultivated species. 
Leal ee ee Cte ars ee os Ole 35c TRICHOCEREUS 
A large South American genus varying from low, 
cylindric, cespitose or prostrate plants to tall branched 
trees. Ribs few to numerous, low. Areoles with or with- 
out hair usually spiny. Flowers white, pale pink, yellow 
or red, large, nocturnal, funnelform. Flower tube and 
ovary bearing numerous scales, their axils with long 
hairs. Fruit without bristles or spines, green, yellow or 
reddish. South western Peruvian and Chilean species 
with narrow flowers and often white-woolly areoles. 
Fine plants for the fancier either for the window gar- 
den or in mild climates for the outdoor garden. Most 
of them will stand temperatures of 20° without injury. 
Give them a rich, porous soil and during summer a good 
supply of water. 
Trichocereus Bridgesti. 8” cuttings. .................. $1.00 
Trichocereus candicans. A cespitose, bright greer, 
plant to 12” or so tall freely bearing many white blos- 
soms. Stands considerable cold. 4”-5” beginning tu 
cluster > DaesmallenesO.¢katclen memes oe eee eeee 35¢ 
Trichocereus candicans robustior. A long  reddish- 
brown spined plant of large growth. 6”-8” $1.25. CHAMAECEREUS FLAME 
orale Bs ee eee ace dE eh ate al Me Oe ed eee ieee a 50c Hybrid Peanut Cactus 
richocereus sp. nova. From near Cora-Cora, Peru. 
White woolly areoles.... 15¢ ‘Hybrids between Chamaecereus Sylvestrii 
Trichecereucrchilocnsia Each nis ee ey and Lobivia aurea are very pretty and have 
I IS. EACM-_o-. eee et $1.00 considerable advantage over the old favorite 
Trichocereus cuzcoensis. Tall blue-green stems. Very Peanut Cactus. Our first hybrids were pro- 
CACTI IN GLASS FRAMES lage PtlOWG CS i) Greet Cee ames a > Dee eee a a eee 50c duced in 1937 but I failed to recognize 
Tens of thousands of our plants are growing in such Trichocereus fascicularis. A tall species from Arequi- their real worth, The one pictured is from 
pane muere light and moisture can be controlled. pa, Peru 50c the first batch of seedlings. It flowers far 
oung plants are transferred here from the greenhouses ABE say eer eel ir ie Red RAR aN Le ReMBROE baby: RS. eee eae more consistently and freely than the spe- 
where the seeds or cuttings are started. Here, close Trichocereus) gladiatus. A form of T. candicans. 50c cies with a larger, more orange blossom 
beneath the glass, they produce a vigorous healthy root re ae ae ee re ate ee ee Oe eh Oh, ce 35c and is a stronger grower with thicker 
system, All soil used is steam sterilized. The plants Trichocereus huancayensis. A form of T. peruvianus. stems. Mr. Andrea has produced a whole 
shown are Peruvocereus. 50c series from yellow to scarlet. 715 
Flame Cc 
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