CURIOSITY PLANT 
These novel and attractive cacti never lose their odd 
contorted growth. They are always pretty with their 
bright chestnut spines and living green stems. Cereus 
peruvianus monstruosus of this type is very rare. 35 
Hine, plants, 500 san) ee ese eens Cc 
NATIVE COMB 
A very pretty pot plant. Indians 
use the dried seed pods of Pachy- 
cereus pecten-aboriginum for excel- 
lent combs. Plants are copper- 
colored with light spines. In the 
wilds it grows to large tree 
size. 2% to 4 inches............. 25c¢ 
and its ALLIES 
HOSE who have travelled through Arizona have seen the gigantic, fluted columns of the Sa- 
huaro. Other members of the family are no larger than your thumb. Some kinds are climbing, 
others creeping, others branched trees. The flowers of many are gloriously beautiful, huge cha- 
lices sparkling in the early morning sun. They are found from the south western states south 
almost to the end of the Andes. There is a great diversity in the flowers and fruits and in the 
kinds of spines or hair they produce. The Cephalocerei at flowering time bear masses of silky- 
ite fl i hich the flowers and fruit nestle. 
Ms Sotto aalt eotie tops sharing the sun with the orchids and Bromeliads. They 
and are found growing high in the tree 
The Night Blooming Cerei are often epiphytic 
grow from the coastal bluffs to over 13,000 feet in the Andes. 
Culture. With few exceptions they are vigorous grow- 
ers and are of easy culture, presenting no particular 
problems to the cultivator. They have vigorous roots and 
thrive in a compost of 1 part loam, 1 part gritty sand, 
1 part leafmold with a sprinkling of soil eonditioner. 
SILVER TORCH 
An easily grown piant every collection 
should have. Bright red flowers in sum- 
mer. Makes many ‘“‘pups’’ around the 
base. A handsome hardy plant, standing 
teapera ures to 15° above. Sun or part 
sun, - specimens, 50c. 
Al? Yo SOC. Smaller icc ee cseeccees 25¢ 
GIANT MEXICAN CEREUS 
PHOTOGRAPHS 
We are always glad to receive 
pictures of yourself with your 
collection. For those used $5 
credit is given. Everyone enjoys 75c. 
seeing them. 
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CACTUS AND SUCCULENT JOURNAL 
Why not subscribe to this most interesting magazine? 
It is beautifully illustrated, describes many new plants, 
has splendid articles on the plants in their native lands. 
Lots of cultural notes. Membership in the Cactus and 
Succulent Society of America includes the $3 00 
Journal. Per syeat only fe2..g 5s ee ° 
PERUVIAN OLD MAN 
Everyone admires these handsome soft, white-haired 
plants. They are clothed with silky, snowy floss. Espos- 
toa lanata grows easily and quickly. Likes a little char- 
coal in the soil and a well-lighted window. 35 
Nice2s916 (on 5Ocmasmallent seen. a ctene Cc 
The small plants are very pretty 
and grow quite well. 
photograph of Pachycereus Prin- 
in. Baja California. 
Tine specimens 5” to 7”, 50¢ and 
Nice miniatures, 
QUA LOLS iene cesta 
CACTUS SOIL CONDITIONER 
Contains the minerals many soils lack. 
Desert soils are high in mineral content. 
Mix in potting soils. 
12-0z. package .... 60c 
The above 
25¢ 
BRAZILIAN ROCK CACTUS 
A thoroughly worth-while cactus for those who like 
flowers. Monvillea Cavendishii blooms with amazing con- 
sistency when treated generously. The white blossoms are 
followed by 2” ovoid fruits, crimson and good to eat. 
Rich loamy soil, generous waterings, sun or 35 
part, shades, (D7) 7 Ck as eee goes eee ee een Cc 
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DAYAM’S TREE CACTUS 
One of the best fruiting and flowering kinds. Bears 
big tomato-like, half pound fruits quite fragrant and 
delicious. Tree-like in habit. Handsome as small sgeed- 
lings. Large plants can be stored during winter in 
frost-proof basement or attic. 7”-8” 50c. 
Nice 35¢ 
The white-haired kinds enjoy a good dash of granulated 
charcoal to further loosen the soil. They prefer a sunny 
window but will grow in any light situation. Allow 
them as much fresh air as possible. 
PRINCESS OF THE NICHT 
A glorious white and gold blossom 10” across! 
The best of the Night Blooming Cerei. Selenicereus 
pteranthus canbe readily flowered. Sandy loam, 
leafmold with generous summer waterings. Harden 
growth in fall with sunlight, less water. 40c 
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POWDER BLUE CEREUS 
Small plants of Lemaireocereus pruinosus are lovely 
blue stemmed pot plants. Colorful, easy to 25 
STOW. SRINICE: 23562 ANG 5 ee eee c 
