hot summer. Will appreciate fertilizers once in a 
while. 
159. Small, valuable cuttings of that fine Cactus, 
No. 85, each 12c. 
162. Ruschia karrooica. A fast growing, colorful 
Messemb., that is flower crazy. This family of mass 
fiowering plants does not ask' for extra rich soils. Sun- 
ny locations are where they do their best. No excessive 
water. Special—5c ea. 
160.. A real steal—5, each different, Echeverias. 
Small colorful plants for 35c. 
If any Cactus seems to be heathy but shows no 
signs of growth after a long period in pots or garden, 
remove plant from the soil, wash the roots clean. 
If base of plant has decayed spot, cut it from plant 
or roots and cover cut with lamp-black (this replaces 
healing the cut for days) replant firmly in soil, water 
very little for a few weeks. 
Have you extras of small Cactus to trade? Send 
self-addressed, stamped envelope and description, also 
name plants you wish in return. This makes you a 
member of my “All American Cactus Club”. Some 
other member may have just what you want. 
Cactus and Succulent Books. If interested I will 
send you data concerning two fine new books, one 
about Cactus and the other Succulents. The most 
informative, best illustrated books I have yet come 
across. Many colored pictures, names, care, grafting, 
seedlings, soils, waterings, sprays, pests, etc. Cost 
is $1.00 and $1.50. 
163. Ceropegia woodii. The Rosary Vine. Silver 
spotted heart-shaped leaves. A fine, odd plant for 
potting. Delicate trailing vine with purple flowers. 
Small bulbous root. Easily grown indoors or for 
porch plant. Worth much more than my price of 12c. 
165. Klenia radicans. Waxy-green, oval-shaped 
leaves. White paper covering of the flowers (yellow) 
remain fixed and pretty for months. Plants—dc ea. 
166. Cotyledon wallichii. Small plant, stocky trunk, 
and thick, powdery-white leaves. Has bell-shaped 
pendants of red flowers. Sun loving. Any good soil. 
Native Africa. 2 inch plant—12c. 
167. Cotyledon orbiculata. Similar to No. 166, but 
with sprays of pinkish-orange bells. 5 inch plant—9c; 
9 inch—15c; C-3c. 
168. Rhipsalis teres. Grows slender, stiff, pencil- 
like stems. Strange leafless oddity. Pale yellow 
flowers at tips. Easily grown. 6 inch plant—8c. 
169. Cotyledon undulatum. Like No. 166 except that 
the powdery-white leaves are handsomely waved. Not 
common. 6 inch flower size plant—28c. 
170. Cactus Crests. Saucer-size rooted slabs of 
these Cactus freak growths. (They really are strange 
growths) 75c each. Small crests of Opuntias at 23c. 
Plant in pots and with average soil. Spare the water. 
171. Sempervivum arachnoideum. Small rosettes 
of rare beauty, silvery cob-web effect over the top— 
9c each. 
172. A hybrid of No. 171. Without the cob-webs, 
but forms handsome clumps, 3c ea. 
To my many Cactus friends and to all the new 
ones I hope to have, let me wish you success with 
this fine, popular hobby and remember, that “It 
is better to establish a ten cent plant in a dollar hole 
than to plant a dollar one in a 10c hole. I thank you. 
—ROY C. FOOTE. 
