The Echinocacti are a large natural group of glo- 
bular-shaped Cacti generally bearing ridges. Some 
are quite tiny, others grow to a huge size. Many 
bear very lovely flowers with exquisite satiny petals 
in all shades of red, pink and yellow. The Barrel 
Cacti are familiar sights to tourists in our south- 
western states. There is an endless variety of them 
found on the plains and desert mountains all the 
way down to Patagonia. Globular types are grouped 
here though some are more related to Cereli. 
GOLDEN BARREL 
Bright Golden Globes. Small plants bear nipples; 
ridges appearing later. Every collection should have the 
beautiful Eechinocactus Grusonii. Very sandy soil. Nice. 
1 inch—35e. Bright specimens 75¢ 
2% to 3 inches 
PLAID CACTUS 
A perpetual spring and summer wloomer Gymnocaly- 
cium Mihanovichii stenogonum bears charming char- 
ECHINOCACTUS 
bear many thin ribs and® lovely purple, pink or 
white flowers. 
arrel Cacti 
A soil composed of 1 part loam, 1 part sand, 1 part 
leafmold suits them well. If the loam is-sticky add another 
portion of gritty sand or small gravel. We offer a very good 
type of leafmold on page 10. When potting use a pot about 
one and a half times the diameter of the palnt. Most nur- 
series or seed stores can supply 2% to 3 inch or 4 inch 
pots. Sand can be had at pet stores as ‘‘bird gravel’’ or at 
builders’ supply yards. Water only enough so plants will 
Culture: 
dry in about 5 days. Giye plenty of fresh air whenever pos- 
sible and a sunny window. 
DAM’S CHIN CACTUS 
If you want the easiest flowered cactus try Gymno- 
calycium Damsii which bears its lovely large pink and 
white flowers throughout the spring and summer. Even 
tiny plants flower. Seldom reaches more than 3 inches 
in diameter. Fine 3 and 4 year old specimens 50¢ and 
75c. Smaller tlowering beauties 25 
35¢ and c 
BRAIN CACTUS 
The Echinofossulocacti are a very choice group. They 
35¢ 
Grows. easily. Nice 
EAGLE CLAWS 
An old favorite bearing brilliant, large pink blos- 
soms like crumpled silk. The blossoms of Echinocactus 
horizonthalonius arise from the very wool-matted crown. 
Pale blue-green plant with stout, red, curved spines. 
From Western Texas. Sand with some leafmold and 
full sunlight suit it. Large specimens 75¢ and $1. 
Nice flowering specimens 50 
2% inches to 3% inches.................... Sere Cc 
Astrophytum ornatum Mirbellii. A choice, 
very white-flecked variety making grand speci- 
mens. Even the smallest plants are lovely. 
114-2” each 50c 
SNOW CUPS 
treuse yellow blossoms. Almost always has buds when nie very ee Hovering plant ae ca tney pe cae white 
shipped. 3 to 4 years 50¢ and 75c ossoms. Everyone flowers it. The charming Echinop- 
Stialies dewerine Be eater ea adie Sener bevencdenicefenasens 35c sis Kratochviliana grows in the high mountains of 4 i STAR CACTUS 
Argentina. Likes plenty of water in summer. Semi- Every collection should have the handsome Astrophy- 
shade. Blooms in May and June. 3 to 4 yéars, 25 tum ornatum, An old favorite of easy culture. It is 
specimens 50¢ and 75c. Smaller 35¢ and.............. Cc beautifully flecked with a myriad of snowflakes. Even 
the tiniest plants are perfect miniatures. Bears large, 
SAND DOLLAR 
One of the oddest cacti, entirely spineless and 
freely bearing large yellow blossoms with a red 
throat. Very rare even in the wilds where it grows 
thinly scattered on the desert mesas. Best potted in 
sand with a portion of leafmold, watering lightly 
when dry. Give it a very light position with some 
sun. It flowers from May to October. Well rooted, 
established plants. Specimens 3 to 4 60c 
inches, 85ce. Flowering size to 2% inches. 
Brilliant red 
heads. 
BLZO: DIBMES nie cosoccorceseeeereeetetemaanss 
lemon-yellow flowers. Grows freely, 
We have a very nice lot of them. 
1% to 2 inches, each 50c. 1 inch or more 
sun or part shade. 
35¢ 
LOBIVIA NEALEANA 
flowers. Forms neat clusters 
Nice 3 year old flowering 
of many 
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