HAIRY STARFISH FLOWER 
SILVER SKIN 
Argyroderma octophylla is a pretty 
mimicry Stone Plant. 
and bearing yellow or orange-red A very pretty and scarce species with 
blossoms. Likes a very light posi- bright rufous stems and crested leaves. 
tion. Nice specimens 25 Should be shipped only during 
2-3 years old each..................--.. Cc cool weather. Each 50¢ and......... 
ribbed, 
Easy to grow. 
Silvery white 
ECHIDNOPSIS 
Stapeliads closely 
which they differ 
tesselate stems. 
ture as in Stapelia. Very interesting plants creep- 
ing or upright with small red or yellow flowers. 
related to Carralluma from 
only in their peculiar, many 
Arabia and Africa. Cul- 
corona 
ADROMISCHUS CRISTATUS 
35c 
HOUSELEEK 
Sempervivum calcareum is a win- 
ter hardy plant anywhere in Can- 
ada and the U.S. Native to 
France. The rosettes are very 
glaucous the leaves tipped red. The 
flowers are lovely, borne in 4” 
spikes, pale red, %4” across. Do 
best in the rock 
SALON. ccnccccceed eonenceerencaaverenetecedey 25¢ 
DUVALIA 
Stapeliads without close relatives. The outer 
is disk-shaped and surrounded by a 
smail annulus or thickening of the corolla. The 
petals are often replicate or bent back ver- 
tically upon their central median line. Charm- 
ing plants though the flowers are not very 
This lovely, bright desert star is one of the most 
fascinating of succulents. Stapelia hirsuta blooms 
freely the first season and is at home in the win- 
dow garden. The small plants grow easily in a rich 
but porous soil but should be watered moderately. 
Keep dry in winter. Flowering season during sum- 
mer and fall. 
Potted Pee ders. nein Seether 35¢ 
STAPELIA 
There are about 100 species and varieties 
of these interesting and beautiful African 
plants. The fiowers range from less than 
1” to 18” across thus making it a contender 
for the world’s largest flower. There is an 
infinite variety in color and shape but all 
are small plants suitable for small collec- 
tions. They like a rich but very porous 
soil and moderate waterings during the 
summer growing season. They are warm 
weather plants and should be kept dry and 
dormant in winter. 
Echidnopsis cereiformis obscura. Grows upright 
branching above and below. Flowers murky yel- 
low. Each 
Echidnopsis serpens. A creeping species recently 
described with red flowers. Grows easily. Each 35¢ 
large. 
Duvalia Corderoyi. Rare. Lovely.........-.... 75¢ 
Duvalia elegans namaquana....._.-...-.........--. 50c 
eaenans 50c Duvalia® polita.... 5 
Duvalia radiata obscura___________.-.-------.------- 75¢ 
Duvalia reclinata. Pretty_----......-..-...-...--..- 35c 
HUERNIA 
A large and beautiful genus of Stapeliads easily dis- 
tinguished by the 10-pointed flowers i.e. 5 petals plus 5 
acute points at the sinuses between the petals. Small, 
clustered stems and very pretty flowers. Culture as in 
Stapelia. Easily grown. 
Huernia Hislopii. 75c. Huernia hystrix. 35c. H. kenien- 
sis. 35c. H. keniensis nairobensis. 1952. 50c. H. Langii. 
50c. H. Levyi. 50c. H. macrocarpa cerasina. 50c. H. macro- 
carpa flavicorona 50c. H. macrocarpa Penzigii. 50c. H. 
macrocarpa Schweinfurthii. 50c. H. Pillansii. 50c. H. 
primulina. 35c. H. Schneideriana. 35c. H. Thureti. 35c. 
H. Vansonii. 35¢c. H. Whitesloaniana. 1952. 50c. H. zebri- 
na 45c. 
CARALLUMA 
This is the basic genus of the tribe Stapelieae of which 
the other genera are segregates. Over 105 species are 
recognized of which perhaps half have been in cultiva- 
tion. Intensely interesting plants to the collector. Many 
are of easy culture others are really difficult. Those 
listed are of easy culture. 
Carralluma ayvasmontana. 
1952. 75¢. C. Baldratii. Rare 
Stapelia ambigua fulva. Purple-brown 50¢ 
Stapelia angulata. Red and yellow.___.. 35c 
Stapelia asterias lucida. Purple ___-__.. 50c 
Stapelia berlinensis. Purple black _____.. 50c 
Stapelia. bellac: Se eee es. 50c 
Stapelia cantabrigensis......- ==. 50c 
Stapelia comparabilis..............-_._.__.. 50c 
Stapelia Cooperi_.._..._...........---...2.-.2..--.. 35¢ 
Stapelia deflexa atropurpurea...____ 50c 
Stapelia Desmetiana. Large purplish....75¢ 
Stapelia divaricata......---- 
Stapelia Dummeri. Yelliw flowers 
Stapelia, Engleriana. Rare_.....-....-.__._ 
Stapelia flavirostris _..........--. 
Stapelia fulva.. Rare......22.--.:2.2222...-2..... 
Stapelia Gettleffii. Beautiful 
Stapelia gigantea. Giant Starfish... 50c 
Stapelia gigantea pallida... 75¢ 
te 
ELK HORN EUPHORBIA 
Euphorbia lactea cristata is a scarce and attractive 
plant. All collectors treasure these crested varieties. We 
have only a few plants to offer. They make noble, very 
intricately crested specimens and with great age reach 
3’ - 4’. They like a porous, rich soil and a well lighted 
or partially sunny location. Do not overwater also do 
not let them go bone-dry for long periods. Growing 
period in summer. 
$1.50. $1.2” = 3” 75¢ 
CHRIST THORN 
Crown 
one 
and generous 
succeeds with it. 
ruary to November. 
4 50c. C. Burchardii var. maura. 40c. C. hesperidium. 50c. 
i C. hottentorum var. minor. 1952. 75c. C. Keithii. 50c. C. 
Knobelii. 1952. 75¢. C. lutea. 1952. 75c¢. C. melanantha. 
of Thorns or Euphorbia splendens. 35c. €. Nebrownii var. intermedia. 75c. C. Nebrownii 
An old favorite with bright red flowers. Every- var. pseudonebrownii. 75c. C. piaranthoides. 50c. C 
In blossom from Ieb- i nee , ~ eS : : 
We ak Hen ane soil ramosa. $1. C. Rogersii. 50c. C. tsumebensis. 50c. 
waterings. In summer a little 
Cactus Food will keep it blooming indefinitely. STAPELIANTHUS 
Sunny or semi-sunny position. 15”, 
” arr 
- 6 
35c 
A curious stapeliad from Madagascar with dark maroon 
7GCsyS een Ne 50 Crh Ayes) ene ee sei 
Euphorbia Hislopii. Ready 1952. Rich dark | Stems and odd Huernia-like flowers. 
red flowers, smaller plant. Wach.............-...00.- $I Stapelianthus Decaryi. Each.........2-.--..--.--.e.--e2oeseseaecees 40c 
Stapelia glabricaulis..........-...-..-.-2.---e. 50c¢ ’ 
Stapelia glanduliflora..___. ce ee 50c pore 
ep PGS re anaes weveecoes Ms A monotypic genus with Hoodia-like stems 
Stapellay hirsuta, unguipetala +. ee S06 and Stapelia-like flowers. Quite rare. Each 50c 
Stapelia Leendertziae. 50c 
Stapelia maculata. Ready 1952... 50c PIARANTHUS 
Haete Pe rie ree ee eg se oe About 15 species of dwarf stapeliads with 
Stapelia marientalensis. 1952... 75¢ | °°f0na lobes toothed: at the back. 
Stapelia Molonyae..... 35¢ Piaranthus foetidus. 35c. P. foetidus var. 
ceeele PaBiee Solera eae oe ee eae a purpurascens. 50c. P. globosus. 1952. 50c. P. 
Stapelia parvipunctata. Rare_..90¢ __Pallidus. 1952. 40c P. Pillansii. 35¢. 
Stapelia Peglerae. Rare... 50c 
Stapelia Pillansii. Rare... 75¢ 
Stapeliag Plantiiie Rates ee eee 60c 
Stapelia pulchella. Dwarf ..........- 50c 
Stapelia pulvinata. Page 45... 40c 
StapeliaiSchinzliie- 5-5 a ee ee 75¢ 
Stapelia semota. Lurid-............0....02222-- 50c 
Stapelia senilis. Rare.........22...00.000--2-2220-c0.. 75¢ 
Stapelia verrucosa. 1952.00 50c 
Stapelia verrucosa conspicua........ 50c 
Stapelia Wilmannae. Black bells... 50c 
HUERNIOPSIS 
A small genus near Huernia, corolla lobes 
peculiarly excavated above the tube. Flowers 
open in afternoon. Culture as in Stapelia. 
Huarniopsis atrosaneuinca ne: 15¢ MRS. F. C. SPINKS COLLECTION 
Huerniopsis decipiens. eR Line: 75¢ Naina tighter ee mien Bionsure ap por pene 
ls ; Reis ee eabea en eagee= caesarean e een quite s i i 
Huerniopsis papillata Eee = oP ee nk 75¢ She lives at Roneuverte: W.Va. Be ae ee ae 
