NOPALXOCHIA PHYLLANTHOIDES 
(Deutsche 
This is one of the oldest known species 
of the cascading free-flowering variety (B. 
& R.). Its true origin is not known. In 
1651 it was found growing in Colombia, 
South America, and was figured by Her- 
nandez in that year. It is also found grow- 
ing in Mexico as Nopalxochia phyllan- 
thoides, has travelled through many coun- 
tries for many centuries and been known 
by many names, but the name that has re- 
mained is Deutsche Kaiserin, or German 
Empress, which was given to it by a Ger- 
man botanist. Thus do we span the ages 
from the Aztec to the modern European. 
And while we know this species only from 
cultivated forms, we do know also that it 
was used as a parent in making hybrids 
many generations ago, although in the past 
we have not found in making hybrids many 
generations ago, although in the past we 
have not found many of this size and for- 
mation. 
Many years ago we chose this lovely lady 
co be the mother of a new line of hybrids, 
and today we have many of her children 
coming into flower. These new Deutsche 
Kaiserin crosses were made with great con- 
sideration given to the retention of the 
small, graceful flower and compact growth. 
These hybrids have retained many of her 
fine qualities, her floriferousness, fine 
growth and delicate formation, to which 
have been added fine combinations of colors 
Kaiserin) 
and greater vigor of growth. These dainty 
flowers may be enjoyed from the time their 
buds start forming until in full bloom. They 
flower over a long period of time and fre- 
quently give flowers out of season. We have 
been well rewarded for our work and 
patience. 
Any of these plants do well in baskets or 
pots; they are more attractive and grace- 
ful when allowed to follow their natural, 
cascading habits. The plant stems are small 
and compact; they require more protection 
from extreme heat and cold than the larger 
flowering types because of the finer growth. 
Exposure to extreme cold may cause the 
plant stems to become mushy; when this 
occurs cut the stems back to where you 
have healthy tissue; the wound may be 
dusted with a Hormone powder and kept 
dry for a few days. The one thing which 
is most harmful is allowing the sun to strike 
a plant that has been exposed to extreme 
cold; this will cause a burn which will have 
the appearance of rust; in case of extreme 
exposure to strong sun, brown spotting or 
blistering may occur, having the appear- 
ance of a disease. Planting instructions for 
the species and hybrids are the same as for 
other varieties. 
GERMAN EMPRESS SPECIES: Light 
pink, tubular corolla, with flaring deep rose- 
pink back petals. Small plants, 50¢. 
