Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. i eget ey, ; | ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OP ASBLANC & COy Philad’a, Pa" U. S. A. ivED | | + | | | a | U. 8. Department «f grr 9 ¥ ee a NEW HINTS ON CACTI and CATALOGUE, 116 pages, fully illustrated with large and new engraVings, will be sent on receipt of 10 cents. Pa ee pe See ees CS ca 0 Rie. PHILADELPHIA ® € © We claim the entire credit for making Cactionce more popular. This is due greatly to the fact that they are so easy to manage, and so interesting, and also to the fac that at great cost and trouble we have been able to offer to our customers the largest and finest collection in the United States. Our HINTS ON CACTI. Published exclusively by us, contains 116 pages and 180 large illustrations of Cacti and other rare plants, few of which can be purchased elsewhere inthe U. S. It is conceded by all who know, to be the best book on Cacti ever published, and answers every inquiry, giving fullest details regarding history, culture and treatment, prices, etc. HINTS ON CACTI is sent free with every order from this Catalogue amounting to 50 cen's, or to intending purchasers on receipt of 1c cents in postage or silver. All plants will be sent by mail, if requested, at prices named in this Catalogue, but we always send larger plants by express if purchaser pays charges. We ship plants during the entire year. Remittances may be made by Money Order, Registered Letter, Check, Draft, Postal Note or stamps of any denomination. Prices in this Catalogue are in many instances lower than in Hints on Cacti. A. BLANC & CO., OFFIcE: 314 North Eleventh St. Cactus Specialists, GREENHOUSES: at 48th and Walnut Sts. PHILADELPHIA, PA.., Ly So ee &a~ YOU CANNOT DO WITHOUT OUR HINTS ON CACTI. Cheap Collections of Cacti. We grow the following varieties in large quantities, and to induce every one who receives this Catalogue to begin the cultivation of these interesting plants, we will send FREE BY MAIL, FROM ILIST ‘BELOW: 2 5 plants of OUR CHOICE for 50 cents, or YOUR choice for 60 cents. B. 7 plants of YOUR choice for $1. C. to plants of OUR choice for $1. A good collection for beginners. D. 16 plants in sorts, OUR choice for $2, or YOUR choice for $2.35. E. 25 plants, OUR selection, for $3, by express at buyer’s expense. These plants are mostly of blooming size, and if ordered early in the season and planted in very sandy soil will give great satisfaction. i i i i i aD nt nt tn tn nt ni in in tn in tn tn ti ns nn tn nn hn tn ttt oo t ANHALONIUM CEREUS CEREUS : CEREUS ECHINOPSIS WILLIAMSI. GRANDIFLORUS.: MACDONALDI. Bee oe EYRIESII. Rare and curious. Flowers rose. Flowers white, 12 Night bloomer; Flowers 16 inches ; Lares flowersin No spines. inches. True sort. rapid grower. FFF F444 444444444 > = PHYLLOCACTUS. sree flowers.) ECHINOCACTUS ECHINOCEREUS SIMPSONII. ECHINOCACTUS ECHINOCEREUS SETISPINUS PECTINATUS. BERLANDIERI. Profuse bloomer ; Flows pink ; Lares purple Purple dances A chaieee variety ; fruit edible; hardy, fine color. flowers yellow. sweet-scented. flowers. eo < 9444 $444 444444444 44e A A i es +++ MAMILLARIA PECTINATA. PHP F444 FF 444444 4444+ tt aha banana nan aaah ahhh ahha na ae a «oo =o 2 oo oe iiiiiintattintntnttntne eo Sd al blooms at night. fase various colors. ; MAMILLARIA EPIPHYLLUM. (Crab Cactus.) APPLANATA. DECIPIENS. GRAHAMI. ———— et plowee pink; Flowers Le and large; beautiful. Flowers white; fruit bright red. Extremely beauti- ful spines. Fine winter bloom- ers; brilliant colors. large; good. OPUNTiA LURIDA. Cea Cactus.) OPUNTIA FRUTESCENS. = a | $ + MAMILLARIA MAMILLARIA : OPUNTIA MICROMERIS 4 EMORYI. Z 4 : 3 ; t PUSILLA. — —_ Bright ei berries; slender grower. icate a flowers; Pure white spines; rose. Redseed. elegant sort. Flowers flesh-col- ored; fruit red. (Cutting) Yellow. A i i a i ie i FFF F444 64449444 HH > FH 4444444444944 STAPELIA VARIEGATA. OPUNTIA MICRODASYS. EUPHORBIA TRIANGULARIS. OPUNTIA RAFINESQUE. OPUNTIA TUNA. Very curious and Very handsome; beautiful flowers. fine yellow spine. Valuable ble iain fine specimens. Yellow flowers. Hardy anywhere; yellow flowers. : : MAMILLARIA MAMILLARIA : : : : : = ? 94> 4444444 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEND ANY OTHER BETTER SORTS OF WHICH WE MAY HAVE A SURPLUS. F. 25 plants of our choice, BY EXPRESS larger and rarer than the above, for $4. Our HINTS ON CACTI is sent free with every order amounting to 50 cents. (2) PRICE-LIST AND DESCRIPTION OF VARIETIES. ANHALONIUII and =e . Anhalonium prismaticum. This exceed- ingly rare plant well deserves the first place in ~ our cCata- Pian e . = Our illus- tration, ;>made from a photo- graph, conveys a periect idea of its symmetrical shape. It requires very little attention, and will grow and bloom in any sitting-room without being watered for a long time. Found on the mountains of Mexico, where it attains a size of twelve inches in diameter. The center of the plant, as shown in cut, is cov- ered with a dense woolly growth. The flowers are large; petals of a silvery white and arranged in four rows; very attrac- tive; prefers a gravelly soil. Catalogued by others at $7; our price, $1 to $3, ac- cording to size, by mail, securely packed. Inferior plants, 50 cts. 4. ae ROPHYTUM MYRIOSTIGMA (Bishop’s-Cap). Appears at first to be scarcely a liv- ing plant—so rigid and unplant-like is its form, | as if carved from a piece fF of stone. This is certain- ge ly queer looking and thor- = =— oughly distinct; bears A. myriostigma. yellow and orange flowers, (Bishop's-Cap.) Which last a week. $2 to $5 each; a few plants at $r. Anhalonium prismaticum. Anhalonium fissuratum (Living-Rock). 2. Anhalonium fissuratum. Some- times called ‘‘ Zzving-Rock.’”” A most won- derful and curious cactus, and exceedingly rare, resembling more an intricate piece of carved workmanship. Always attracts the greatest attention in any collection, owing to its oddity. Beautiful light purple flow- ers in winter. Prices reduced from $1, to 30 cts. up to $2.50. 03. Anhalonium Williamsii. Entirely distinct from the two species above de- scribed. The top of the plant is round, without any spines; root long and tur- nip-shaped; avery curious cactus in- deed, and extremely attractive ; flowers pale rose in spring. As the plant be- comes older it pro- duces little offsets, which will root very easily, and will make very fine large plants. Price, 25 cts. to $1, by mail. ye Williamsi2. 4g= Our Customers should know that WE have originated the present CACTUS CRAZE, and that our establishment is the largest in the world devoted to Cacti alone. (3) CEREUS. These are tall, rapid growers and free bloomers, some growing many feet in height and having flowers fourteen inches in diameter. 6. Cereus alacriportanus. Strong, heavy, upright grower ; dark bluish green; beautiful flowers. 50 cents to $1. 7. C. albispinus. Extra-fine plant, with beautiful spines. 75 cents to $1.50. g. C. atropurpureus. Desirable for its magnificent and brilliant flowers; fine growth. 50 cents to $1.50. to. C. azureus. A scarce blue-stem- med Cereus; decorative. 75 cents to $3. C. Baumanni. Fine sort, tall grower; flowers brilliant vermilion and orange-yellow; profuse bloomer. 75 cents to $5: 12. C. Baxanensis. Dark green ribs, three or four-angled; fine night-bloomer, tall upright growth. 5ocents to $3. 14. C. Bonplandi. Stem square, of purplish brown color; various-colored spines, distinct sort. 50 cents to $1.50. 17. C. Bridgesi. Bluish green, upright stems ; heavy and strong grower; an extra- fine sort. 75 cents to $3. 18. C. Czsius. Magnificent plant; also with bluish stems, very thick; grows to ten feet high. 75 cents to $15. 19. C. candicans. Looks morelikean echinocactus; yellow spines. $1 to $5. 20. C. chalibeus. Extra fine; spines numerous, very black; stems of a blue metallic luster. 75 cents to $15. 21. C. Chilensis. A very rare yellow- spined cereus, fine plant. $1 to $3. 24. C. coccineus. A free bloomer, one of the best in our collection ; intense scailet Mowers. 5o0cents to $2. Grafted plants growrapidly. 75 cents to $1.50. 25. C. colubrinus. A most desirable Cereus of quick, strong and rapid growth; fine large white flowers opening at night, as well as fine fruit. 25 cents to}§ 27. C. czerulescens. Theneatest blue- stemmed cereus, making handsome speci- mens; exceedingly fine and distinct in a collection. {1 to $5. 65. C. Donati. Enormous flowers, like Cereus grandiflorus. 25 cents to $1. 68. C. Donkelaarii. Of climbing habit; no spines, thin round stem ; night bloomer, and arare plant. 50cents to $1. For culture, see Hints on Cacti. 7o. Cereus Dycki. Strong, heavy ee making a fineshow. $1.50 to $3. C. eburneus. Grows five or six a coy three to four inches diameter, forming finespecimens. $1.50 to $3. 84. C. erectus. Exceedingly strong, heavy grower, frequently six inches in diameter. 75 cents, 104. C. flagellifor- mis (The Rat-tail Cac- tus). Almost too well known to require de-* scription; dwarf, droop- ing growth, and well suited for hanging- baskets. 40 cents. Our grafted plants of this species elicit theadmiration of every- one. They are sure to please and are really only worth growing when grafted. Wehave ourselves paid $15 each for plants three years old! Our price is now 50 cents to $10, according to height and beauty (low grafts, 2k on Cereus fagelliformis, griufted. —— TONWIERTED = = eas BY> h BLING ee | Coe flagelliformis cristata. 105. C. flagelliformis cristata. The Elkshorn Cactus. 4A most extraordinary , (4) CEREUS, monstrosity of the Rat-tatl Cactus, like a large drooping cockscomb. Most fantastic imaginable, all our plants being of adifferent shape. Our display at this year’s exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society created the greatest excitement, crowds surrounding the tables. Rapid grower, very scarce. Grafted plants, $1 to $50. 111. Cereus formosus. Fine; strong, upright; bluish green. 50 cents to $2. oe 112. C. formosus oe monstrosus. Curiosity ; @istince, -50 cts. to $5. See Hints. £132, C.. fora mosus mon- strosus, graf- ted. We have a limited num- ber of these curious plants grafted on ce- reus; atremen- dous growth with wonder- ful-ececet. Good stock grafted at vari- ous heights. Always attract attention. $I to $5. xO = one plant of this greatest curiosity .o be had. $200. 127. C. Geometrizans. Delicate blue stems; large black spines boldly set out, decidedly rare and beautiful. $1 to $3. 128. C. grandiflorus. The Queen of Night. The 7rue Night-Blooming Cereus ; flowers at night, often 14 inches across. Plants two years old have been known to bear 20 flowers, and old specimens, if planted in the greenhouse, will bloom every night for weeks in succession during June and July. The most ‘ beautiful flow- ering cactus there is; flow- ers deliciously fragrant. Late- ly a great de- mand has been created for the stems of Cereus grandtflorus for medicinal pur- Poses. 41s much as $100 per 100 lbs. is now paid for its 25 cents 10 $10. 136, Cereus g-f.an.d is: 121. C. gemmatus. Eieht-green, One of the most mag- nificent cerei we have. 75 cts. to $25. 120. C. giganteus. King of the cactus family; grows to sixty = So pz Zhe Queen of Night. (Cereus Grandifiorus.) feet, two feet in diame- ter; bears large flowers and fine fruit, which isedible. Small plants of this make splendidspecimens for the par- lor, vestibule or the garden; excellent for centerofa bedofcacti. Pricesdepend much on the beauty of thesubjects; 6 inches high, $1.50; I foot, $3 to $5, depending on thick- ness; 2 feet, $10; 3 feet, $15; 4 feet, $25; 5 feet, $25; 6 feet, $50—Superb plants. | f= See Hints, pp. 30, 31. C. giganteus cristata. (Blanc.) Only - (5) shinystems, 3to4sides. 40 cents to $5. 36; ¢.C. Greegi. Enormous root; rare sorts bloomingat night. $I to $5. 152. C. Hamatus. Fine for grafting other plantson; anight-bloomer. 25 centsto $1. 153. C. Hankeanus. A very fine blue- stemmed cereus. $1.50 to $15. 166. C. isogonis. Ribs rounding, shin- ing green stout spines. 50 cents to $1. 167. C. Jamacaru. Very fine; young growth blue; muchadmired. 75c. to $25. 190. C. Lagenzeformis. Night-bloom- er, resembling Cereus triangularis; flowers 15 inches across. 75 cents to $1.50, CEREUS. 194. Cereus Landbecki. fine cereus; beautiful spines. $1 to §2. 195. C. lamprochlorus. Boldgrower; having dark green, uprightstems. $1 to $2. 196. C. leptophus. Recumbentspecies, in style of flagelliformis. 50 cents to $1. as C. Macdonaldiz. Free bloom- ; flowers 12 inches in diameter, opening > night. Excellent to graft other sorts on; best bloomer of all the Cereus grandifiorus varieties. 25 cents to $10. 212. C. macrogonus. Exceedingly useful for grafting mamillarias; thick heavy stems, lively green color. 60 cents to $15. 216. C. Mallisoni. Very fine bloomer. Like C. cocctneus, 50 cents to $2. 220. C. Martianus. Another free bloomer, with large, bright scarlet flowers. 50 cents to $1. 222. C. monoclonus. stout, upright grower, height of 20 feet; white night bloomer; bears fine fruit. 25 cents to $5. 224. C. Napoleonis. From the Island of St. Helena; flowers 8 inches in diame- ter; pure whitenight bloomer. s5octs to$r. 236. C. nycticalus. The quickest and strongest grower of all the night-blooming cerei. Hlowers 12 inches across; blooms much freer than C. grandifiorus ; excellent for graftiug. Reduced to 25 cents to $1. 238. C. Pasacana. Very dark stems, almost black, long ashy gray spines in style of pugioniferus; rare. $2 to $5. 230, €. Paxtonianus. Elegant dark green shining stems. 50 cents to $2. 240. C. pentagonus. Instyleof grand- iflorus; finenight-bloomer. 25 cts. to $1. 250. C Peruvianus. Valuable plant ; enormously heavy, and tall grower; free bloomer. 50 cents to $ro. 252. C. Peruvianus monstrosus. A Soh) greatcuriosity, attracting universal attention; a: sometimes called Rock of meus Ages. 75 cents to $10. i, 260. C. platigonus. A egreat climbing cereus, yand a free bloomer. 50 = = cents to $3. Cereus Peruvianus 264. C. pruniosus. monstrosus. Rare kind. $1.50to $5. A scarce and (New.) Tall, often reaching a We send 10 Cerei, our choice, small plants, for $2; (6) 275. Cereus Regeli. This species of Cereus grandifiorus originated with Dr. Regel, of St. Petersburg, and differs from C. grandifiorus and Mac Dona/di in bearing flowers 20 inches in diameter. 35 cents to $2. 280. C. repandens. Styleofcolubrinus, but dark glossy green. 50 cents to $2. 281. C. rostratus. Night bloomer; flowers pink outside. 25 cents to 75 cents. 306. C. Seidili. Magnificent cereus ; bluish green, flowers Io inches, white, green stripe through petal. $1 to $2. 310. C. serpentinus. Very desirable; a quick grower and good bloomer ; elegant for grafting. 50 cents to $2. 314. C. Spachianus. A noble cactus; bright shining green, heavy stems, neat spines; an elegant plant, and makes fine specimens. $1 to $3. 318. C. speciosissimus. A magnifi- cent bloomer; brilliant crimson flowers; unfortunately scarce. 50 cents to $5. 330. C. strigosus. Another very hand- some cereus of strong habit. $1 to $3. 338. C. tephracanthus. Dark green stems, neat spines. 50 cents to $3. 344. C. tortuosus. Distinct species, with reddish brown stems. 5o0centsto $1. 346. C. triangularis. Bears the larg- est flowers of all, often 16 inches across; found in many collections. 25 cents to $5. 348. C. tuberosus. A most distinct cereus, of slender but up- S right growth; blooms first 4 year very freely. Mexicans 3 steep the tuberous roots in ¥ alcohol, and use the decoc- tion to rub parts of the body affected with rheumatism. 25 cents to $1; fine grafted , Saabs ae plants 75 cents. Raa 368. C. validus. Very C. tuberosus. fine sort; strong upright growth; square stems almost blue in color. $1 to $3. 370. C. variabilis. Tall grower; shin- ing green stems. 30 cents to $5. 375. C. Childsi. A true pink-flowering night-blooming cereus; most magnificent flowers we ever saw. $2 to $5. (See Hints on Cacti, page 39.) larger, $4. 10 cuttings, our choice, $1. ~ {J *) CY Ms = — Fine Cente, u 7 sr vy ee — \) ‘ ‘ SW \ mo. ZI ECHINOCACTUS. Echinocacti require a well-drained and very sandy soil, and plenty of sun and heat when obtainable; plant in as small pots as possible, and water very sparingly, especially during the winter months. Full directions for cultivation and lengthy descriptions, as well as large illustrations of each variety, will be found in our ‘‘ Hints on Cacti.’’ Some echinocacti are priced at lower rates in this catalogue than in ‘‘ Hints on Cacti.” #2 All plants sent by mail at prices marked if requested, or larger ones by express. 407. Echinocactus arrigans. Ribs wavy ; spines flat, like a leaf; flowers yel- low. 50 Cts. to $1. 412. E. bicolor. ors — yellow, amber = andred. Large flow- ers, purple or rosy purple; one of the very best echinocacti that we have, and always satisfactory. Large plants, 50 cts. to $4. 414. E. brevihamatus. A good sort, sve WZ but with very incon- Wax spicuous flowers. VROANG, 25 cts. to $1. 420. E. capri- , cornis. This rivals yellow, and freely produced. One of E. brevihamatus. the most distinct cacti that can be found . anywhere, and is very valuable. It sells in Europe at $20. Small plants, 50cts. up to $5 for fine specimens. 426. E. coptogo- nus. Well illustrated in our Hints; flowers my freely,and is very hand- some. Large plants, 75 cts. to $1.50. 438. E. crispatus. Neat cactus, with 40 to 45 ribs, closely pressed together ; flowers white, witha pur- ple stripe. 50 cts. to $1; anattractive and handsome variety. 460. E. Durangensis. Very rare plant, fully covered with spines. $1.50 to $3. £. capricomntis. 466. Echinocactus electracanthus. A rare Mexican species; spines amber-yellow, strong anderect. Large plants, $1 to $5. 430. E. cornigerus. The _ broadest- spined echinocactUs ess z= ao known; color blood- 5 rede. admared: by every one that sees it; fine bloomer. Large well-estab- lished plants reduced to $1 to $3.50. 432. E. cornige- rus flavispinus. A rarer speciesofabove with yellow spines ; very distinct and hand- some. $1.50 to $3.50. 444. E. cylindraceus. Species of for- midable appearance, furnished with long and powerful spines of ivory-white and red color; a-remarkably fine plant, attaining large dimensions; -_ always attracts marked attention when seen. Free bloomer.$1.50to $10. 470. E. Grusoni. &% Is acknowledged the '& handsomest cactus known, and was only discovered a few years ago, andnamed after Mr. Gruson, the celebrated manufac- turer, of Magdeburg, Germany, an enthu- siastic cactus-fancier. The spines of this echino are of golden yellow,almost as trans- parent as glass, standing out in bold con- trast against the clear, shining, lively green of the plant. very one who sees the spect- mens we have, want it, no matter what may be the cost. It at once attracts attention. Price, $2 for fine plants, up to $25 for extra-large specimens. A fine illustraticn of this variety will be found in ‘‘ Hints on Cacti,” page 44. E. cornigerus. 7 cyllindraceus. (7) ECHINOCIACTUS:.; 506. Echinocactus helophorus. Very unique, with strong, rigid spines. As the plant advances in age it is beautifully striped with red, on dark green ground. Large plants, $1.50 to $10. See Hints. 508. E. hexzedrophorus. Most curious and rare variety, with fasciculated body. $1.50 to $2.50. 510. E. horizonthalonius. This is very distinct in color from all other echino- cacti, being pearl . gray, and therefore makes a fine contrast in a collection; fine bloomer. Price ex- ceedingly low, owing to a large stock. 50 cts. to $3. 511. E. heteracan- thus. Beautiful plant indeed, and a very rare one, too; ribs many and gracefully undulated; neat spines, maroon color. $1.50 to $2.50. 524. E. intertextus. Very pretty neat little cactus, and a free bloomer; a good variety. 5o0cts.to$1. See Hints. 544. E. lancifer. Useful to have in collections, being rare. We have good plants. 75 cts. to $1.50. 545. E. Lecontei. Should indeed be ob- . tained by every col- =: lector, it being, per- m haps, one of the finest plants we have. for beauty of spines as well as flowers, ay) besides being perfect- eily hardy. Small =| plants, 75 cts. up to ~ $5 for fine speci- mens. Several extra- large and elegant plants, $10 to $50. 548. E. Leucacanthus. (New.) Blooms almost the whole year round ; the flowers are creamy yellow; valuable especially for its free-blooming habit. 5octs. to $1. 556. E. Longihamatus. Has the long- est spines of any cactus known, interlacing strangly around the plant; very distinct, and a desirable cactus to have in collec- tions. Large plants, $1 to $5. See Hints. EE. horvizonthalonius. E. Leconteti 571. Echinocactus obvallatus. This is a new variety, which we have fully de- scribed and illustrated in our book, Hints on Cacti. 6octs. to $1.50. 572. E. multicostatus. echino, not found in many collections, not even in the large European ; shaped like a flattened ball, and, as shown in cut, it has nearly go ribs. The spines vary greatly, some plants having long ones while on others they are very short. Free bloomer; flowers white, striped with purple. Sold in Europe at $12.50; our price is 50 cts. to $2.50. It should be in every well-arranged collection of cacti, and our very low price will enable all the fan- ciers to possess it. 560. E. lophothele. Would be taken at first sight for a malacocarpus, differing in its appearance frcm any other echino- cactus, and therefore unequaled for a con- trast ; the color is a peculiar grayish blue, and the plant produces large and attractive yellow flowers; very desirable. 50 cts. to $2: See Eitats: 580. E. Ottonis. Velvety brown in color, making an agreeable contrast; most magnificent yellow flowers, produced when plant is only one inch high; a very rare echinocactus, and we can supply only small plants at 75 cts. to $2.50. 581. E. ornatus :Mirbelli. remarkable plant, Ne YAW, one of age ae \ iis finest in our col- x SSeec Sr lection ; well illus- . AS Nes | trated and de- Z scribed in our <7@ ‘* Hints on Cacti,” Wye where it is cata- / loguedat $5. We oi: now have a few more plants, and will fill orders for them, until our stock is reduced, at $2; extra-large plants up to $5, by express. A rare new E. multicostatus. A most & GN: 14 ——S=—=—. = -- A FF, tar tas E. ornatus Mirbelii. (8) ECHINOCACTUS. 575. Echinocactus Orcutti. A new variety with pretty spines, which attains gigantic proportions. 75 cents to $25. 580. E. pilosus. Magnificent plants with beautiful transparent red or yellow spines and fine flowers; grow to enormous size and become very valuable. Large plants, $1 to $25. 588. E. Pfeifferi. Certainly a very de- sirable echino, on account of its light green color and transparent yellow spines. Reduced to 75 cents and $1.50. 509. E. Poselgerianus. An exceed- ingly rare plant; not catalogued in our “* Hints The Ze plant is almost oo blue: the flowers Wwe delicate purple; = one of the most beautiful in our collection and dis- tinct in shape; extra sort. $1 to $5. 590. E. phyllacanthus. This variety has nearly 4o ribs, nicely undulated, and grayish spines witha red luster; odd and handsome. $1 to $3: 60g. E. pycnoxyphus Schmidtii. fine clusters, very effecttve, $1 to $5. £. C. pectinatus. (11) ECHINOCEREUS and EPIPHYLLUM. Echinocereus pectinatus, grafted. We have grafted a number of plants r on cereus, which look very curious and unique, always attracting attention when szen. 75 Cts. to $1.50. 790. E. C. pectinatus rufispinus. Sameasabove, with handsomer pinkish spines; valuable. 50 cts. to $1. 796. E. C. Pheniceus. This makes large masses of plants, which bear fine purple - = Hewers, lapee. 75 cts. t0 $3. See ——«~S 2. E. C. procumbens. ag eae Prostrate stems, bearing pectinatus, large purple flowers, 2% to eensted: meee a diameter ; & ne distinct and attractive form. 25 to 5oc. 825. Echinocereus sanguineus. Rivals Z. C. candicans in beauty of spines ; flowers large, yellowish green; a new variety not offered untilnow. 4oc. to $1. 828. E. C. stramineus. Forms large clusters of thickly spined plants, covered with many brilliant flowers, purple. Single heads, 50 cents. Clusters, $1 to $3. 741. E. C. Upenskyi. (Blanc.) Also sent out by us and named in Europe; very stout-growing plant, with few but extremely long spines. Large specimens. §1 to ¢2. 842. E. C. viridiflorus. Beautiful pur- ple and white spines, green flowers; very pretty indeed. 50 cents to $1. Our best Echinocerei are: Candicans, Ca@spitosus, Chloranthus, Dasyacanthus, Gonacanthus, Pectinatus, Sanguineus and Viridiflorus. | EPIPHYLLUI1. Epiphyllums, commonly called Crab Cactus, ave among the best bloomers; although the flowers are not very large, still they come at a season of the year when flowers are scarce—October until March—and are therefore useful during the holidays. We have nice young plants in many varieties on their own roots reduced to 25 cents; larger plants up to $2.50. These can be furnished with buds from October until March. Grafted plants in ten varieties, reduced to 50 cents to $2.50 each. Cuttings, which we can furnish in many varieties, 15 cents each. Plants of pereskia, for grafting epiphyl- lums on, 20 to 50 cents. Plants of cereus for same purpose, 20 to 50 cents. Epiphyllum Russellianum Gzrtneri. Flowers entirely distinct from any other crab cactus, being most brilliant in colors, and of a regular form like those of Cerezs speclosissimus. Blooms in early spring when only afew inches high, recommended as an excellent plant for florists—awarded many prizes in Europe—most floriferous and brilliant. Grafted plants, 75c. to $5. E. Makoyanum. Introducedin Europe as a new variety. It is identical with EE, R. Gaertner. ) \\ ‘ , yy f NW. Ae | = ONG % ) < \ SF RS \ A Grafted Epiphyllum. (12) ECHINOPSIS. A few of the commonest sorts of echinopsis have been extensively grown everywhere, but our list includes some varieties that have never been seen in this country. rather rich, loamy soil; give plenty of sun at all times. 914. E. Duvalli. Distinctuprightshape, resembling acereus. 4octs. to $1.50. 916. E. Eyriesii. Well-known species ; neat in shape and free-bloomer; flowers 6 to 8 inches long, like a curved funnel; white and very fragrant. This plant pro- duces many offsets that soon make nice little specimens, and the plant is very in- teresting in appearance. 25 cts. to $1.50. 940. E. multiplex. Goodsort; flowers 8 inches across; delicate rose. Small plants, Ze Cts: : large, 60 cts. to $1.50. 941. E. multiplex cristata. Most cur- ious malformation, ribs being twisted and curved. Small plants, 75 cts. to $5. 939. E. Mulleri. The most valuable echinopsis, on account of its rapid growth, and because it blooms when only two years old. Flowers double, satiny rose in color, and remaining on the plants for a week; very beautiful. Small plants, 25 cts.; larger, 60 cts. to $5. 948. E. oxygona. Exceedingly fine bloomer; flowers white, stained with red. 40 Cts. to $1.50. g50. E. Pentlandti. Extra-fine flowers, long trumpet-shaped, color brilliant red. $1. Grow in The fowers are most beautiful. g70. E. triumphans fi. pl. double, rosy red. 4octs. to $1.50. 971. E. turbinata. One of our best bloomers; a good grower. 40 cts. to $1.50. 980. E. Zuccariniana. White flowers, Flowers as fragrant as a jessamine. 4octs. to $1.50. 984. E. Zuccariniana fl. roseo. Same as above, but has pretty rose-colored flow- 40 Cts. to $1.50. ers: E. Mullert. J& Five very small echinopsis, each distinct and to include £. Mu//erz, for 60 cts. MAMILLARIAS. These are beautiful little plants, the spines of which embrace all the colors of the rainbow, and while the flowers of many are large as well as brilliant, the seed-pods (delicate colored berries) remain for many months, making them doubly attractive. They can be grown anywhere and in any kind of soil, if the pots are well drained. 1112. Mamillaria angularis. Fine sort, soon making large specimens; color green. —.: 1116. M. applan- ata. Large plants, bearing pretty flow- ers, followed later by coral-red berries, which are more than an inch in length, and remain in bloom on the plant for near- ly a year:; interesting. 20 to 75 cts. > AUNT BIS tiiit | ML M. applanata. 1121. Mamillaria Arizonica. Beautiful sorts; brown and white spines, /arge pink flowers; one of the very best. 35 cts. to $1. 1128. M. auriceps. Covered with stiff yellow spines. 50 cts. to $1. 1143. M. Beguini (Blanc). This is a new variety which we sent to Europe under the name of WW. fulvispfina ; it was there named after the Abbe Beguin, a great cactus fancier. It varies greatly in color of spines. 75 cts. to $1.50. 1144. M. bicolor. Covered with white spines; extra-good; striking. 60 cts. to $1 (13) MAMILLARIA. 1148. Mamillaria Bocassana. Very ~ curious species, of weird structure, covered with fine white, hair-like fuzz; very rare -sort; free bloomer. 50 cts. to $1. 1167. M. candida. An exceedingly beautiful plant with a profusion of soft, ~delicate, white spines, often assuming: a - decided pix shade ; flowers flesh color and large. 6o0cts. to $1. 1168. M. carnea. Spines in form ofa cross, of purplish color; raresort. $1. 1169. M. Childsi. This fine mamillaria was sent out by us as /. fectinata before we bloomed it, from the fact that small “plants answered the description exactly. Asi vt-ecr blooming, h o wever, We discov- ered that it was a valuable new va- riety, and named it i— as above. When small, the spines are regular, short and white ; as the plant becomes older the spinesalso increase ~in size, and assume a beautiful purple color. Flowers very numerous even on small plants; color a clear pink; extra- good. 25 cts. to $r. 91170. M. cirrhifera longispina. En- tirely distinct from any mamillaria, having - long interlacing ivory-white spines, which increase in length withage. 75 cts. to $2.50. 1186. M. cornifera. Fine, dark green; strong spines; purplish flower. 3octs. to $1. 1190. M. conoidea. Pretty little in- teresting species. 50 Cts. to $r. 1192. M. crassispina. One of our fin- est mamillarias, anda perpetual bloomer for us ; flowers brilliant crimson ; almost every plant variesin color of spines. 5o0cts. to $1. Mamillaria Chtldsi. 1198. Mamillaria Dzemonocseas. I: dark green, almost black; the spines are very strong; plant is an elegant bloomer. 50 cts. to $1. 1199. M. dasyacantha. Fine and pretty flesh -colored flowers, freely pro- duced. The plant has regularly arranged spines. 30Cts. to $1. 1200. M. decipiens. bloomer; flowers large Exceedingly fine and yellow, lasting ~NW Of many days. Plant light ss yf FZ, Fal green in color, with fof few slender spines, but L not at all handsome. A cheap and easily managed plant. 20 to 50 cts.; $1 per doz. 1202. M. densa. in Forms large clusters of r- many heads; very white spines; quite ef- fective indeed. 50 to 75 cts. 1210. M. dolichocentra. Species with long, white, erect spines; fine flowers, re- sembling WW. Beguinz,. 50 cts. to $1. 1219. M. echinata. A fine mamillaria, very dark in color; central spine long and black, with smaller ones radiating from it. - Large rosy purple flowers, freely produced. One that requires very little attention, to grow and bloom, scarcely needing any water atall. 25 cts. to $1. 1228. M. echinus. Resembles the the above, but has whiter spines; flowers much smaller, however. 50 cts. 1224. M. elephantidens. A fine mam- illaria, which, when ~ A growing, produces a Nis << woolly substance be- ~ 5 Se tween the tubercles. \@la7, Flowers dark rosy Ag@ yenee carmine, and very \es# eA beautiful ; good plant. $1 to $2. This va- 7 riety comes to us in many different < and odd forms. : 1225. M. elegans. Most beautiful of all the white-spined varieties ; a variety which commands marked admiration wherever it is seen. $1 to $2. if The decipiens. 4 M, elephantidens. (14) MAMILLARIA. 1240. Mamillaria erecta. Upriglt grower, single stems, spines amber color ; flowers yellow; one of the most showy mamillarias that we have inour collection. 50 cts. to $1.50. 1260. M. fulvispina (Beguini). A very handsome mamil- laria, with numerous pure white spines, almost transparent ; named in Europe, where sent by us, after the Abbé Be- guin; flowers very large, delicate rose, turning to purple, pro- duced every year in the early spring; an extra-fine sort, always attracting attention. 75 cts. to $1.50. 1301. M. Grahami. One of the finest mamillarias to be found, having beautiful white spines, interlacing the whole plant; blooms very profusely during latesummer months. We can recommend it above all others as being very desirable. 50 cts. to $2 ZZ : for large plants. M. Graham. 1300. M. gracilis. Pretty delicate little species, with closely compressed white spines. 15 cts. to $1. 1266. M. formosa. Delicate white, short spines make this very distinct ; rare; small pink flowers. 50 cts. to $1.50. 1294. M. Goodrichii. A California spe- cies with brownish spines and very hand- some flowers. 50 Cts. to $1. 1310. M. Guilleminiana. Distinct plant, with fine colors and large white flowers. 35 cts. to $1. 1318. M. Heyderi. Resembles 17. af- planata in many respects; among the very best and largest bloomers, having also fine fruit. 35 cts.: extra-large, $1 to $2. 1346. M. Kewensis. Spines white, dark points; fine sort. $r. 1349. M. Klugii. Exceedingly rare sort, fit for finest collections; spines purest white ; flowers deep crimson. $1 to $2. iN \ ipl!) uss 224) M. fuilvispina. 1355. Mamillaria lasiacantha. The most interesting lit- tle plant of this fam- ily, being covered with very fine woolly | hairs, giving it the appearance of a ball of cotton; grown under a small bell- glass to keep the dust from soiling it; is always admired. Do not forget to order this. 5o0cts. to $50 for magnificent clusters. 1359. M. Leona. Rare sort, upright growth; peculiar light pearl-gray color ; flowers orange; scarce. 50 Cts. to $1. 1388. M. Meiacantha, In style of J7. applanata, but a much handsomer plant. Like 17. Heyderi, is an exceedingly free bloomer and strong grower ; very desirable. Small plants, 25 cts.; large, $1 to $2.50. 1380. M. macromeris. Quite distinct sort, becoming rare; large flowers. 50 to 75 Cts. 1394. M. micromeris. A small single plant resembles more a finely silk- embroidered but- ton than a plant ; makes large clus- ters as it becomes old, as shown in the illustration. Prices reduced to a5 tO 75 cts. for single plants; clusters, 75 cts. to $5. 1396. M. microthele. Closely allied to the preceding, but the spines are not so delicate. 5octs. to $2. 1398. M. minima. Delicate little spe- cies, yet of rapid growth, soon making large clusters ; spines light straw-colored ; large yellow flowers in greatest abundance for many months. 25 cts. to $1.50. 1399. M. montana. A hardy species, with neat small flowers and very attractive fruit. 20 cts. to $1.50. 1419. M. multiceps. Very pretty mam- illaria, with delicate lace-like spines; soon formslarge clusters. 25 to 50 Cts. M. lastacantha. A real beauty. M. eee (Button Cactus.) (15) MAMILLARIA. 1420. Mamillaria nivia. Magnificent species, not offered in our main catalogue; fine white spines. 50 cts. to $3. 1426. M. Nuttalli. Hardy species, in style of 17. montana. 35 to 75 Cts. 1434. M. Odieriana. Handsome plant, with very bright-colored spines; large lemon-yellow flowers. 60 Cts. to $1. 1459. M. pectinata. This fine mamil- laria bears very large flowers, and has most magnificent spines; one of the most desir- able plants we have in our collection; a very free bloomer. 35 cts. to $4. 1462. M. Pfeifferi. Its large transpar- ent, golden yellow spines make this valu- able. Large plants, 60 cts. to $1. 1476. M. polythele. Central spinetwo to two and a half inches long ; very curious and rare. Fine specimens, $1.50. 1500. M. pusilla. Is greatly admired = for its bright silvery Avis. spines, radiating in the sun, as well as for the neat flowers which it produces treely when only one inch high. This being a very cheap plant, it should not be over- jooked; bright red seeds. 15 to 75 cts. 1501. M. pyramidalis. Exceedingly finesort; always admired in our collection. 75 cts. to $1.50. 1502. M. pycnacantha. Boldsort with very large tubercles and very strong spines. Strong plants, 75 cts. to $1.50. 1517. M. radiosa. Pretty littlespecies, with delicate spines. 20 Cts. to $1. 1525 M. recurvispina. A neat plant with large recurved spines and very large purple flowers; distinct and good. 59 to 75 cts. lection. 1531. Mamillaria rhodantha.:Is an admirable and rare sort with bright spines, bearing abundant flowers. 60 cts. to $1. 1532. M. rigidispina. Clear green tubercles and white spines; good bloomer, 60 cts. to $1. 1542. M. sanguinea. Indispensable in a collection, on account of its fine silky, reddish spines. 50 cts. to $2. 1544. M. Schmidtii. One of the very handsomest spined mamillarias in our col- 6o cts. to $2. 1560. M. sempervirens. Flat dark green body, white wool between tubercles ; exceedingly rare. Large plants, $1.50. 1574. M. sphzrica. Makes large specimens and bears large flowers. 75 cts. 1576. M. sphezrotricha. Has pure white spines, completely covering the plant. 75 cts. to $1.50. 1580. M. spinosissima. Has the ap- pearance of a round brush made of yellow- ish hairs; curious. 50Ccts. to $1. 1584. M. stella-aurata (Golden-Star). Is covered with star-like rosettes of yellow spines. 30Cts. to $1. 1598. M. subangularis. Fine sort. 50 cts.; extra-large plants, $1 to $2. 1649. M. tuberculosa. A curious sort, well illustrated in our Hints on Cacti. 25 cts. to $1. 1650. M. uncinata. A large-growing mamillaria with spines gracefully curved and pressed close to the plant; flowers straw-colored, with a dark stripe through center of petal. 5octs. to $2. 1664. M. Wildiana. Really charming species, soon becoming large, making many offsets; elegant bloomer. 4octs. to $1. 1665. M. Wildiana cristata. A curi- ous looking thing, assuming many different forms, often like a large caterpillar; inter- esting and very rare. $1 to $2. je=Ten small Mamillarias of our choice, by mail, for $1. e Bow Our Gacti Get to Russia. A. BLanc & Co.:—I have just received the cacti ordered of you. dition, which is remarkable, owing to the long voyage. i mr I beg to thank you for the fine collection of beautiful speci- and that one apparently of a tender nature. mens. You may expect more orders in the near future. St. Petersburg, Russia, August I1, 1891. The plants arrived in excellent con- Only one plant in the entire collection was dead, (Signed) PRINCE CANTACUZENE SPERANSKY. (16) PILOCEREUS. These are the rarest and most valuable of all the cacti, and are distinguished from the cerei by the hair-like spines which cover the upper part of the plant. They are highly appreciated by the fastidious amateurs and florists who want ‘‘something that no one else has.” Illustrations scarcely show off their charms; they must be seen., 1755 os peal oe (The Old Man Cactus), is one of the curiosities of plant- ‘ai : "= life that always attracts the greatest attention. If you have room for only one cactus, by all means get this one. For years we have been unable to obtain them, but now, thanks to a large invoice, wecan supply all demands. Our cut gives a good idea of the plant, which, as will be seen, “== is covered with very long silky white hairs, often drooping — below the rim of the pot, and giving it the appearance of the venerable white head of an aged person. Plant in pure, clean sand ; always keep sand moderately moist and in’a warm place. When well established and growing, re- pot in a mixture of sand and loam. Prices of Pilocereus senilis plants, 75c. each ; larger spec- imens, $1 to $5, according to beauty; extra- large plants, $10, $15, up to $25 each for plants two to three feet high. 1707. P. angulosus. Rare sort, with many light green tuberculated ribs; a beautiful plant. $1.50 to $5. 1708. P. Roideuesl Extra-fine; silky hairs, long central spine; most beautiful of all. $2 to $5. 1710. P. Celsianus. Golden spines, with few very =e ae silky hairs; rapid grower; fine sort. $2 to $5. (Old Man Cactus.) i7e5 ee Columna Trajani. Thick short heavy plants, enormous spines, extra-bold and remarkable. $1.50 to $5. 1723. P. Dautwitzi. The finest of all; most delicate yellowish silky hairs: like P. sentlis, but much finer hairs. Smal] plants, $2 to $10. 1726. P. Fosteri. ‘Vall upright grower, distinct appearance. $1.50 to $5. 1734. P. Hoppenstedti. Beautiful sort and very rare; closely covered, with thick white semi-transparent spines. $1 to $3. 1735. P. Houlletti. Extra-rare and fine; spines yellow or brown. $3 to $s, 1749. P. Pfeifferi. Lively green and hairy. 75 cts. to $2. 1763. P. Starkmanni. More rare than beautiful; valuedin Europe. §3 to $5. &a> Besides these we have a lot of other fine Pilocerei. List on application. PELECYPHORA. A distinct class, embracing but two varieties; exceedingly scarce, and ay shceald be in every collection ; rare genus indeed. Z 1710. Pelecyphora Aselliformis. Extremely difficult to obtain, => often selling at $10 each. It is called the Hatchet Cactus, on account © of its peculiar hatchet-shaped tubercles. Price reduced to $1 to $2.50. 1711. VP. pectinata. Delicate little species resembling Mamzllaria micromeris; rarein collections. 75 cts. to $2. PERESKIA. Plants used mainly for grafting epiphyllums and other sorts on, though : 2h Bz several are worth growing for their fine foliage, as well their flowers. Puecpphita Aselit: The only cactus that really bears leaves. 25 to 50 cts. Formis. (17) OPUNTIA. These are mostly bold, quick growers, very much diversified in shape, manner of growth, color of spines, etc.; most all make fine specimens in a comparatively short time, and are eminently adapted for planting in large beds during summer or among rockeries HINTs ON CacTI (10 cents) describes all opuntias fully with large engravings. 2016. Opuntia aurantiaca. terete stems ; orange flowers. 25 cts. 2018. QO. arborescens. Grows in tree form ; walking-sticks are made of it; a fine variety ; yellow flower. 25 cts. to $1. 2020. QO. arbuscula. Grows 7 to 8 feet high; slender branches. 5o0cts. to $1. 2042. O. Brasiliensis. Flattened branches; dark spines 2 inches long; very handsome plant. 30 Cts. to $1. 2032. O. Basilaris. Dwarf grower; very handsome; nospines. 25 cts. to $1. 2034. O. Bernardina. (New.) Rare species, with handsomespines. 5o0cts. to $1. 2036. O. Bigelowii. Tall grower in tree form, with shortspines. 35 cts. to $1. 2040. O. brachyarthra. Neat little species with short joints. 15 to 50 cts. 2052. O. candelabriformis. Almost circular stems; good sort. 50 cts. to $I. 2054 O. clavarioides cristata. Very raresort; of most remarkable and curious growth. Grafted plants, $1.50 to $5. 2058. O. clavata. A very good sort in- deed; always of dwarf growth, with large handsome spines. 25 to 50 Cts. 2062. O. coccinellifera. On this the cochineal insect is grown. 25 cts. to $1. 2068 OQ. corrugata. Upright cylindri- cal stems, nicely corrugated; quite inter- esting. 25 cts. to $1. 2072. O. crinifera. spines; cylindric stems. 25 Cts. to $1. 2074. O. cylindrica. Excellent sort, growing to a single round stem many feet in height; no spines; a very rapid grower. 50 cts. to $3; cuttings, 25 cts. 2076 QO. cylindricacristata. Re- markable monstrosity of preceding; very rare, assuming all sorts of fantastic forms. 75 cts. to $3. Cuttings, 35 cts. 2114. O. Emoryi. Cylindric branches ; large tubercles, many spines, fine yellow flowers; a very rare sort, and perhaps the finest opuntia; well worthy of a place in the most select collection. This variety is perfectly hardy anywhere. 25 cts. to §r. Cuttings, 15 cts. Irregular Has long hair-like 2116. Opuntia Engelmanni. Oval joints, 7 inches in diameter; tall growth ; makes fine specimens. 25. cts to $r. 2120. O. ferox. Large joints, closely 50 cts. to $1. Excellent ; spines 25 cts to $1. Has remarkably 5octs. to $1. Forms large, set with stiff, strong spines. 2134. O. fulgida. brilliant in the sun. 2136. O. fulvispina. bright golden yellow spines. 2126. O. frutescens. Neat specimens that bloom profusely, and which are covered with an immense number of red fruit, half imch in size; must be kept moist always. 25 Cts. to $1.50. 2158. O. horrida.~ Has many formidable looking spines. 50c.to $1. AO 2168. O. imbricata. Irreyularly cylin- drical branching stems. 25 cts. to $1. 2198. O. leucotricha. Curious plant with long white hairs. 25 cts. to $1. 2200. Q. lurida. (Candle-Cactus.) An extremely handsome S\ X, 1 sort, very hard to ob- tain, and not often found in collections. Makes nice large branching plants, the spines of which glisten _\ : inthesun. Large yel- SQ low flowers, freely pro- 3% duced; extrasorts, 25¢. tofro. Cuttings, 15c.; seeds toc. pkt. 2222. 0. mie re=) 3 dasys. One of the -= very prettiest opuntiaS in our collection. Neat plants without spines; exceedingly free bloomers. Always admired onaccount of its delicate tufts of velvety yellow hairs. 25 cts. to $1, 50. 2224. O. microdasys rufida. Same as above, with tufts of reddish hairs. 30 cts. to $1.50. SS He : > ee (18) OPUNTIA AND RHIPSALIS. 2230. Opuntia Missouriensis. Re- ; . markable plant in ™ color of spines, wee Gwarft bushy growth, and hand- some flowers; ex- tremely hardy; a bed of it when in full bloom is ad- = mirable; fine Zee plants. 25c.to $r. Opuntia Missouriensis. iis eee ae grower; large flattened joints; brilliant yellow flowers. 25 cts. to $I. 62236. O. monacantha variegata. Beautiful plant, the joints of which are handsomely variegated white and green; young growth pink; remarkably handsome. 50 cts. to $5. Cuttings, 25 cts. 2240. O. nigricans. Large joints and very dark spines. 25 cts. to $I. 2280. 0. prolifera. Dwarf sort from the coast of California. 25 to 50 cts. 2285. O. Salmiana. Slender growing species of upright growth. 50 cts. to $1. 2290. Opuntia Rafinesqui. be said to be a common plant, but when in bloom its beauty is amply sufficient to rec- ommend it to the most fastidious. When es- tablished it is covered ae with hundreds of flowers; hardy. This may 15 cts. to $1 each, $1 doz. 2306. O. senilis. Called Old Man Cac- tus, on account of the white hairs with which it iscovered, somewhat on the order of Pilocereus sentfis. 25 cts. to $r. 2360. O. Tuna. Elegant strong-grow- ing plant, soon a making very large fine specimens, blooming abundant- ly; flowers satiny yellow; bearing edi- ble fruit, the size of an egg; fine sort; a rapid grower. This is one of the best opuntias, and veryeffective. 25c. to $1. Errata.—In ‘‘Hints on Cacti,” the names under the engravings of Opuntia Tuna and Missourtensis have unfortunately been transposed; those on this page are named correctly. 42-10 Opuntiz, our choice, by mail, for $2. Cuttings of ail the above, except those priced, at 15 cents each. For other sorts see Hints on Cacti. RHIPSALIS. Curious plants very much unlike any cactus. A fewsorts have been grown for years in this country, under the name of Rice Cactus. 1006. Rhipsalis Cassytha. True Mis- tletoe Cactus. The stems are cylindrical and pipe-like, producing their whorls in branches of six, upon the sides of which small white flowers are produced, and are followed by the white semi-transparent berries. Small plants, by mail, 25 to 5oc. 1007. R. funalis. A strong, upright grower; soon makes a fine plant, Price, by mail, 25 cts. roo8. R. Mesembryanthemoides. A dwarf, much-branched plant, with trailing stems, bearing small cylindrical branches, covered with tufts of fine hair. Price, by mail, 35 cents. to1o. R. paradoxa. A strong Bra- zilian plant, with long, pendulous, three- Of easiest growth and bloom very freely. angled branches, jointed, and the stem is half twisted. Price, 25 cts. to11. Rhipsalis saglionis. (Golden Paint-Brush.) Extremely pretty dwarf grower, producing in mid-winter an enor- mous number of golden yellow flowers, Alike a paint-brush, tipped with gold-dust. 25 cts. to $1. 1o1z. R. Salicornoides. Instead of the flowers appearing at the side of the branches, as in other varieties, they are in this species produced at the joints, and their color is yellow-orange, wax-like andshining; one-half inch long. Price, 25 to 50 cts. to14. R. Schwartziana. Hasalso flat- tened stems like a phyllocactus edged with small flowers. Price, 25 to 50 cts. (19) PHYLLOCACTUS. These are grown especially for their large and magnificent flowers, which are so —s : freely produced, if their wants are under- <\ stood, that cuttings two inches high will ~ | often bear two and three flowers. For this, good rick open soil, small pots, full exposure to the sun in winter, are essential. It is not unusual to see phyllocacti with mw Zea\ 250 buds. We have 75 varieties, each wl “A\ distinctin color of bloom. The follow- [ji Zs WWi| ing are the very best. 2500. Phyllocactus Alexandrina. Beautiful violet color; extra-large fine flowers. 75 cts. to $1.50. ber wha 2501. P. Bollwilleriana. |Carmine- scarlet flowers, five inches in diameter ; a good grower. 50Cts. to $1. 2502. BP. Cooperi. Large yellowish flowers; rare sort; very expensive. Small plants at 75 cts. to $1.50; large plants, $3; cuttings, 30 cts. 2503. P. Conway’s Giant. Enor- mously large bright scarlet flowers; : handsome sort and desirable. 75 cts. NLL ee — to$r1;cut- tings, 25 Cts: 2504. P. crenatus. Extra-fine clear rose; very free bloomer, strong robust upright grower. 50 cts. to $1.50. 2505. P. Kampmanni. Flowers exquisite shape, large, purple-carmine. 5o0cts. to $1.50. 2500. P. Kermesinus magnus. Scarlet flowers, twelve inches across. Small plants, 75 cts.; large plants, $1.50 to $3. 2508. P. Pfersdorffi. Magnificent yellow flowers ; rare variety. Small plants, 75 cts.; $1.50 to $3 for good specimens. 2510. P. roseus superbus. Fine pink flowers; very free bloomer ; one of the best sorts. 50 Cts. to $1. _ 2511. P. speciosissimus. Embracing all the colors of the rainbow; brilliant colors. Small plants, 50 cts. to $5. 2512. P. Tettanus. Inside violet, outside purple ; very showy and rich in appearance. 50%cts. to $1.50. 2513. P. Franzi. Fine blooms of a delicate lilac. 50 cts. to $1.50. 2514. P. Wray. Pale yellow bloomer; extra-fine variety. $1 to $3; cuttings, 50 cts. 2515. P. albus superbus. Extra-large white flow- ers. 75 cts. to $1; cuttings, 30 cts. 2516. P. Anguliger. Leaves cut out on the edges like the teeth of an enormous.saw; large white fragrant flowers. Small plants, 75 cts.; larger plants, $1.50 to = $3; cuttings, 35 cts. Phyllocactus Ackermanni. (20) Phyllocactus albus superbus. Yh % | i \ | t PHYLLOCACTUS. 2517. Phyllocactus Ackermanni. 2518. P. Jenkinsoni. Good old stand-by ; flowers cherry-red. 25 cts. to $3. 2519. P. phyllanthoides. Bright rose, streaked with white. small (plants, 75: cts:; large plants, $1 to $5. 2520. P. stenopetalus. Like f. latifrons, but a day-bloomer. 50 cts. and upwards. jz All the above sorts are very free day-bloomers, and are the choicest phyllocacti. 2525. PHYLLOCACTUS LATI- FRONS (Queen Cactus). The giant of its family ; magnificent night-bloomer ; flowers eight, ten and twelve inches across, pro- duced on plants scarcely a foot high, from May to August; quick grower if good soil and warm, though somewhat shady, position be given it. Perhaps no other cactus is so suitable for all around purposes, as it is sure to bloom profusely and make fine and val- uable specimens. We _ recom- mend it above all other cacti, and believe it will please purchas- ersespecially well. Price, 25cts. for one-year-old plants; larger specimens at all prices up to $10 each. 2516. P. Hookeri. Somewhat similar to P. latifrons, but shorter growth. The flowers of P. Hookeri are not only larger, but are also fragrant; extra sort. Price, 25 Cts. to $5. ££ Cuttings of all the above phyllocacti wiil be furnished at 15 cts. each, except where marked. We have over 75 distinct phyllocactus (the largest assortment in the United States), embracing all the colors of the rainbow. Many quite equal to the above sorts at 25 cts. to $1.50 each. Five varieties of phyllocactus by mail, our choice, distinct in color, for $1; larger size by express, $2, $3, $5. Old species, but profuse bloomer. 25 Gts. to $3. \ A SS \ \ \ ~ Zz \\ bt / 23 — LN - — Sa = Payllocdctes tif | SEEDS OF CACTI. We furnish a liberal packet of cacti- seed in mixed varieties of our own saving, therefore certain to be fresh, at 15 cts. per packet. For instructions see Hints on Cacti, page 97. Mrs. H. G. Tingley, Iona, Mich., writes: ‘‘From the package of seed bought of you, I have raised 500 dainty little gems.”’ We have some fine Japanese Porcelain Jars, suitable for growing Cycas, Dickson- ias,etc. Theyare, ofcourse, moredurable than wooden tubs and more ornamental, and are fit for any hall or parlor. The dec- orations are blue on white ground; perfor- ated. Prices: Jars, 8-inch inside, 103 outside, $2.50; ro-inch inside, 13 outside, $3.50; 11-inch inside, 15 outside, $5.50. (21) STAPELIA. Some of the stapslias bear flowers ro inches in diameter, and of wonderful construc- : tion. They should be more extensively grown, and will astonish you with their profusion of flow- ers, as well as their distinct character and very interesting habit. They grow with the greatest ease in any kind of soil; you will have no trouble to make them flourish in any situation. Their flowers vary greatly both in form, color and size, and are most interesting. So easily are they grown from cuttings that none should miss the opportunity of trying them, as they can not fail to give satisfaction. Stapelia anguinea (Snake-speckled). Flow- ers glabrous; corolla yellow, marked with numer- ous rufous spots; the orb or circle is marked with large spots of two forms, dark brown, yellow; arare species. 30 Cts. to $1. S. Asterias (Star-like). Flower large, of an obscure violet color, the segments variegated with transverse yellowish stripes, the bottem purple. 30 Cts. to $I. S. bufonis (Toad-like). Corolla much spread- = ing, two inches or more in diameter; segments Stapelia grandifiora. yellow, with stripes and spots of dark blood color; 3 tare) 20 cts. toon: S. Curtisi. Flower spreading, deeply five-cleft; segments sulphur color,” with transverse oblong spots of dark blood color. 30 cts. and up. S. deflecta. In this species the flowers measure only about two inches across’; color greenish or pale red, deeply wrinkled; very curious. 30 Cts. to $1. S. grandiflora. Most remarkable plant, well illustrated in ‘‘ Hints on Cacti,” p. 96. Atthelast chrysanthemum-show we exhibited plants, of which the flowers meas- ured 8 inches across. They are star-shaped, and completely covered with long reddish hairs. Owing to the enormous demand for this plant last season, our stock has been almost entirely exhausted. Price for small plants, 75 cts. to $1.50. S. planiflora. Flower flat; corolla spreading, sulphur-yellow, lined and spotted with dark purple. 30 cts. S. revoluta. Distinct flowers, red with whitish blotches; smooth, very fleshy, and with fringed margins. 30 cts. to $1. S. rufa. In this the flowers are of an obscure violet color, variegated with a deep purple and pale red; transverse stripes, the margins edged with dark violet hairs. 30 cts. to $1. S. Tsomoensis. A very rare species from the Tsomo river. Corolla three inches in diameter, the face entirely dull smoky purple, darker at the tips of the lobes; forms fine plants. 75 cts. to $1.50. S. variegata. Well illustrated and described in our ‘‘Hints.’”’ The flowers are beautiful, measuring three inches across, of a leathery texture; color buff-yellow, with maroon markings; blooms when quite small. 15 cts. and upwards. (5 Besides the stapelias enumerated above, we can supply Stapelia ciliolata, cylin- drica, conspurcata, fuscata, gemminata, hispida, lentiginosa, marmorata, mixta, parvi- punctata, pulchella, rectiflora, sororia, stricta, scuttelata, triculca, and many other sorts, at 30 cts. each and upwards. Four Stapelias of our choice for $1. We strongly recommend all amateurs to grow a nice collection of these, being confi- dent that their curious flowers will greatly interest them. (22) ALOE, GASTERIA, HAWORTHIA. They all bear long spikes of flowers, which open sucessively, last a considerable i time and mostly combine yellow, red, orange and green in color. ALOE VARIEGATA. Too well represented in our cut to need description. Leaves spirally arranged, face concave; back keeled, bright green, copiously striped with light gray on both sides; flower-spikes in branches, covered with most y | beautiful wax-like blossoms, like those of gasteria shown on WWI iF page 93, Hints on Cacti. Very rare. 50 cts. to $1; large WiWZZ ze piants, $1.50 to $5. \ N/K ALOE VERA. A beautiful sort, with pale green, almos ie, gray, leaves, very long. Makesa graceful plant: being a talt and quick grower, it is desirable and useful for centers of baskets, beds, etc.; it is not expensive. 25 cts. to $1. The juice is an excellent remedy for burns or scalds, applied to the part affected. ALOE PICTA. When well grown and rot stunted as to light and nourishment this soon makes a remarkably hard- some plant. The leaves are broad, thick and charmingly recurved. The color is a green, spotted and mottledall over with white and green of a still lighter shade. Flower- spike enormous in size, and growing at the rate of two inches a day until] two feet high, when it produces a beautiful panicle of yellow, orange and green flowers. A plant that will last a life-time, and bloom regularly every season, According to size, 50 cts. to $2. 20 Other varieties at same prices. ALOE ROSEA SINCTA. This is very distinct, with leaves, edged white and pink. s5octs. to $5 each. GASTERIAS. Of these, there are more than 25 what of the same habit of growth. Leaves mostly light grayish green vatieties, all some- tongue-shaped, some white, in raised short, otherlong. They are all beautifully spotted with lumps. Flowers on graceful spikes, blooming during HAWORTHIAS. Natives of the Cape of Good Hope, plants indeed. Leaves broad, thickand fleshy. Highly preceding species; they require no attention, and will out watering. 25 cts. to $2, according to size. We HAWORTHIA LONGIARISTATA. The most beautiful of all the ha- worthias, a perfect gem indeed, not offered by any one in this country; see Hints on Cacti. §1 to $3. AGAVE MACULATA. An exceed- ingly rare plant, not catalogued by 7 any firm inthiscountry. It has ee li habit of growth of asmall agave; but unlike any other plant of this genus, | 7 the leaves are beautifully blotched, \ with black or dark brown spots, which Vrg renders it very ornamental and at-. jf, tractive. Its value is enhanced be-}\ cause it blooms when but a foot high. It is a decided treasure for all who ! ' winter. 25c. to $1. and very interesting ornamental, like the live for months with- have 2c sorts. love rare and fine plants. $1 upto $5. tus. Plants socts. RNES> up to $5 each Y Ss We have many OAD otherecheverias at 25c. each and up. — re Echeveria Agavoides. ECHEVERIA AGAVOIDES, the handsom- est of all, and not offered by anyone in this country. It resembles a beautiful little century-plant, with frosty leaves edged with carmine; flowers orange. Price, 50 cts. to $1. Wesend 5 distinct echeverias for $1. MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Very interesting plants of peculiar and much diversified growth, each plant seem- ing like an entirely different family. They bear large and curious flowers, and are very much ad- mired. Theone here illustrated, M. tigrinum (Ti- ger’s-Jaw) is the most curious of this fine family. Price,.5e-etee- to $1. Several : other sorts, 25¢. (24) AGAVES The plants described on the rollowing pages are not cacti, but succulents usually grown with them and under the same conditions. Of these excellent plants, so useful with cacti, we have a few varieties. Agaves are noble plants, and form grand ornaments in the greenhouse or conserva- tory, and more especiallyso for thelawn during summer. Down south they are perfectly hardy; there they growrapidlyand { soon comeinto bloom. Manysorts, indeed, willsend uptheir enormous flower-spikes 30 feet high when only 5to1oyearsold. They grow in any kind of soil. Our collection is undoubtedly the largest in the United States, consisting of over 50 varieties. Agave Victoria Regina (The Queen Victoria Century-Plant). Extra-fine sort.: Small plants, 50 cts.; larger plants, $1 and upwards. See Hints on Cacti. Agave stricta. Most hand- some variety, hundreds of leaves; rapid grower, should not be con- fused with a common Texas species. $1 to $5. Agave Verschaffeltii. Ex- tremely broad, light bluish green leaves ; beautiful light spines; ex- tra quick grower, and indeed extra- fine. Large plants, $1 to $5. Agave ferox. Dark green leaves, spines almost black; rare sort. $1.50 to $5. “— Agave recurvata. Really good sort; fleshly emerald-green |= = LL - leaves, nicelyrecurved; few spines. Z—— SOOT 50 cts. and upwards. Z LE Agave feetida. Light green leaves, smooth when young; rapid Yucca alotfolia variegata. grower when quite small. 25 cts. Several Agaves are illustrated in Hints on Cacti. Five Agaves of our choice for $1. YUCCAS. Yucca _aloifolia variegata-. = Leaves striped with white ; makes elegant specimens for the lawn in summer. and for parlor or hall during winter ; rarein this country, and always admired. Our engraving is good, but lacks the elegant coloring of the leaves. The plant endures dry air and dust very well, and is fine for house culture. $1 to $25. Yucca aloifofia. Perfectly hardy, anda magnificent bloomer ; the foliage is nar- row, and resembles greatly some of the Aloes. 25 cents to $1. Yucca filamentosa(Adam’s-Needle). Also hardy; flower-spikes two feet long; the individual blooms bell shape, creamy white; splendid for border. 25 cents to $r. (25) / ‘,?' 5 s : 2M) 2T pio Ze [(, GY WY, eM") ‘Uy WL ez N 4, ; LE ..M|MWM™W]!’'’0u”P-=96—,— -@ EUPHORBIA. Euphorbias, though notcacti, are favorite plants with us; their ease of growth, stately forms and freedom from insects combine to makethem most valuable for decora- tion. We have over 50 varieties, many imported at great expense from Africa. We recommend them highly. EUPHORBIA GRANDICORNIS. This is by far the handsomest of our euphorbias. Its rapid growth, symmetrical shape, enormous spines and beautiful color, make it the peer of all. We have reduced our price for small plants to 50 cts., large at $1, $2 and $5. We can furnish specimens up to $100 in value. Small cuttings, sure to root, 25 cts. E, grandicornts is in our estimation the most magnificent of them all. E. flactea. Another beautiful plant of upright candelabra-like growth. The stems are marked diagonally with alternate bands of yellow and green. 50 cts. to $5. E. Granti. Is quite distinct from our other euphor- bias, in that it really is a foliage-plant. Leaves large, variegated. 25 cts. to $3; cuttings, 15 cts. E. candelabre. A most hand- some slender-stemmed variety of tree-like and very bushy growth. We have some fine specimens Io to 15 feet high. From these we have propagated many young plants. 25 cts. to $10 each ; cut- tings, 15 cts. (1stin group illus- tration.) E. Havanensis cristata. Wonderful growth, resembling large massesof coral; rare. $1 to $15. (2ndin group.) E. Jacquiniflora. A winter- blooming variety; long spikes of fine orange flowers. 25 cts. to $1. E. triangularis. Of this we havea finestock ; rapid grower, variegated stems. Nice plants at 50 cts. up to $20 each; unrooted cuttings, 25 cts. E. splendens. Fine sort, of a peculiar thorny twining habit. Profuse, brilliant winter-bloomer. 25 cts. to $5 each. E. czrulescens.. Bold, heavy plants with almost light blue stems; bushy form; rare. $1 to $5. E. grandidens. Upright, bushy, bright green stems; fine sort. ——= 50 cts. and upward. £E. candelabre. FE. grandicornis. £. lactea. We also have Euphorbia alci- E. Havanensis cristata. E. Hermantiana. cornis, antiquorum, Beaumeriana, Canariensis, cereiformis, echinus, ’erosa-glomerata, Hermantiana, Hystrix viridis, Mexicana, Natalensis, neriifolia, pendula, Pfersdorffii, polygona, etc. Prices, 50 cts. and upwards. We will send 4 Euphorbias by mail for $1. Cuttings of 25 other varieties at2?25 cents each. Cuttings should be placed in dry sand, and not watered for two weeks at least. we. +4 (26) 7 Pat », SDAA VOUS ‘ ear hb4AASD AG, ree er aw 4 44-7 7 * Nive anon cncaenend VS) Vy ieee S heen Pa Ae (oT ek. =)» = MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. This singular plant is really one of the wonders of creation. THE TRUE ROSE OF JERICHO. (ANASTATICA HIEROCHUNTINA.) ‘‘The rolling thing before the whirl- wind,’’ mentioned by Isaiah. This is said to be the true and only Resurrection Plant mentioned inthe Bible. The plant,although actually dead, has a strange faculty of Opening and spreading out its dried-up leaves and branches when placed in water, and closing up again whendried. Ourcut, made from photograph, shows plant open and closed. This is an attractive article of ornament and will retainits peculiar proper- ties for 25 to 50 years. It has also been said that sometimes seeds embedded in the plant germinate after a few weeks, and young seedlings cover the surface like a bed of moss, adding to its peculiar attrac- tiveness, but our experience makes us dis- credit this as well as many other wonderful. stories told about this very curious plant. Price, £5) cis's-2 for 25 ets: THE MEXICAN RESURRECTION- PLANT. (SELAGINELLA LEPIDOPHILLA.) Imagine a bunch of withered-looking, curled-up branches, brown, stiff and really dead, resembling a bird’s nest. /Vlace tt in water. In half an hour what atransformation! bunch has now opened, and is transformed into a lovely patch of green moss. The withered-looking In its _ native habitat, when the dry season sets in, the plant curls up into a round ball, and is wafted away by winds from place to place, sometimes for hundreds of miles; when at last it reaches a moist spot, it gradually unfolds itself, makes new roots, and thrives in itsnew-found home. Thissensitiveness to moisture is so great that even in damp weather it will open and close as if it were alive. It should not be allowed to remain in water more than three or four hours, then taken out, and allowed to dry, to be resurrected again at will. Price, 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts. ; some extra-large speci- mens at 25 cts. Both the Rose of Jericho and the Mexi- can Resurrection-Plant are among the most curious and fascinating marvels of the vegetable kingdom. No mere description can possibly make evident their seemingly miraculous properties. We send the two Resurrection-Plants for 25 cts. ; 3 of each for 5octs. Mexican Resurrection-Plant— Open. (27) MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. PLATYCERIUI ALCICORNE. The Stag-Horn Fern of Australia. This most wonderful fern has become so scarce that it is but seldom found in culti- vation. Thecurious fronds and the strange habit of growth are really wonderful. While they also can be grown on blocks of wood, like orchids, they are really in their element when grown in hanging-baskets. When well-established, young fronds in shape of stag-horns will appear everywhere through the moss, making a very cur- ious show. They are grand plants for house-culture in a shady place; require plenty of water. Prices of small plants, 50 cts.; larger, $1 to $5 for extra-fine show specimens. DORYANTHES EXCELSA. This noble plant, so beau- tifully illustrated in our ‘* Hints on Cacti,’ deserves a place in the finest gardens of the land. The Giant- = torch Lily of Australiaisan appropriate name for it, in- ~wS deed, its immense flower- spikes being a blaze of bril- liant scarlet flowers. Price, $1 each and up. POURRETTIA MEXICANA. A new decorative plant which we do not think has been seen in this country before. Its graceful, persistent and finely arched foliage resists the dry atmosphere of rooms better than plants recommended for this purpose. In stateliness it rivals the royal pandanus, and it has nosharp-pointed foli- age—an objectionable feature to some per- sons. So long willit flourish without water- ing that it can be grown on a block likea tillandsia; is grown as easily as a century- plant. Plants by mail, 75 cts., $1 to $2.50. (7; FOURCROYAS. Fourcroya Lindeni. These magnificent decorative plants are far superior to the variegated agaves. This variety is the best of the genus. The leaves are edged with a broad yellow margin, and striped with gray and green. The spines on edges of leaves assume a delicate rose color in sum- mer. It is a remarkably rapid grower, in- creasing in value at the rate of five dollars per year, and is very rare in this country. Prices $1 up to $25 for plants measuring sev- eral feet across ; one pair of dec- orative plants, measuring 3 feet across the leaves ==> $20. One pair measuring 4 feet across leaves, $30. Fourcroya gigantea. Of rapid growth and im- posing aspect ; grand for lawns, parks, etc. Its magnificent spike of flowers rises to a height of 30 feet. Che leaves can be cut off and the plant wintered in cellar without injury. It isa plant that we can highly recom- mend as particularly well-ad- apted to landscape gardening. Price, 50 cts. each and upwards. DASYLIRIONS. Not many plants attract as much atten- tion as these, whether in bloom or not. Of course, it takes some years to produce specimens as fine as the one illustrated in ‘* Hints,” page 95, which was made from a plant shown at Massachusetts Horticul- tural Society exhibition, where a pair of them were greatly admired. The innumer- able number of delicate leaves are hand- some enough, but when the enormous flower-spikes appear the sight is still grander. Price, 40 cts.; 2 sorts for 60 cts. ‘* Hints on Cacti’’ describes every plant at length and contains larger engravings. (28) — — MISCELLANEO CYCAS REVOLUTA. oO'The noblest palm in existence. Every one who has seen a good specimen of this Japanese wonder will admit that no other palm can equal it in AY grandeur. Imposing inap- pearance, its beautiful deep green everlasting foliage, curving so gracefully, en- titles it to praise. The leaves are used extensively for decorating, as they re- main fresh for a very long time, and they are usually sold at $5 per pair, while old plants are sold at $1.50 to 2.50 per pair. At present westill havea number of small plants, well established and in foli- : Nb y/ US PLANTS. DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA. (Australian Tree-Fern.); ~~_ See Nothing could be more graceful or more decorative. The elegant, airy fronds, sometimes 4 and 5 feet long and 2 and 3 feet wide, have the appearance of the most delicate lace- work, waving in the air to the most gentle breeze. For conservatories, large plants will be highly appreciated, as the heavy stems can be covered with smaller ferns or platyceriums or air- plants. We havea number of extra-heavy fine plants of dicksonia, varying in height of trunk from 1 foot to 3 feet; the foliage of age. Price, until sold, 5o0c., 75C., $1 up to $5. We have also a large stock of extra-strong trunks, 1 to 7 feet high, some in foliage and full growth; others but recently received from Japan are just ready to push their leaves. The prices of these all de- pend on the size and beauty of plants, but are low. a2 Ba / My A ZAMIA INTEGRI- SY, 2S FOLIA. = Wy, & SERRE ET = ~~ SSSI CA! /) eS When in full leaf, this noble palm pre- sents a highly tropical appearance, only rivaled by the high- priced sago-palm, which it resembles very much in appear- ance. Our picture is an elegant illustration of it; the foliage is very lasting, remain- ing on the plants for years, and enduring the heated airof rooms with impunity. Start the dry roots in a sandy soil in a warm place; plant in summer. Dry roots, 35 cts. each; plants in foliage, 50 cts. to $2 each. AN2.7 ae os (29 Cycas revoluta. Foe Se e- AS VBA ESE these has a spread of sev- eral feet, and is truly grand. Price, $4 to $is. When fresh invoices are received from Australia we can supply live trunks at $2 and upwards for fine specimens. DIOON EDULE. Also a beautiful cycad, native of Central America. It seldom attains the proportions of C. re- voluta, and therefore is desirable for all in- ,,door decorations. , 4 Leavesa lighter green in color,and very fine. Stocklimited, s5octs. up to $5 for large specimens. = MACROZAMIA Se ae SPIRALIS and DENNISONI. Zamia inteyrifolia. Two Australian cy cads, very seldom found in this country, with more erect persistent foliage. Fine plants for large collections, where variety is required and properly appreciated. Priée, $3 to $10 each, for extra-large plants. ) MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. FARFUGIU! GRANDE. Highly decorative plant with round leaves, large as tea-saucers, of a dark green -color, profusely blotched with yel- low. Agreat acqui- sition, of easiest culture. Finein or outdoors. 25 cts. to $1. ROCHEA FALCATA. A fine succulent, bearing large pani- .Cles of orange-col- ored flowers, very attractive in ap- -pearance. The foli- _age is very peculiar, = being thick and: - fleshy ; has appear- ance of being pow- -dered with silver. It is of the easiest growth, requiring but little light and water. Price, 50 cts. SANSEVIERA ZEALANICA. Since we first called attention to this plant it has be- come very popu- lar. Splendidly adapted to the decoration of drawing-rooms ana. halls ash at standsdroughtand dust with impun- ity, and requires scarcely any wat- er. Leaves grow to a length of 3 to 4 feet, and are beautifully striped crosswise, with broad light varie- gations. Price,2o cts. to $1, by mail. | | go evmmemmis||) Extra-large plants == ae === 2,3and 4 feet high, — $1,$2 and$3 ea., by = y —=Sexpress. We hold ->=an immense stock. i — = 2 ae tLe =see tes tt evnse Farfugium grande. SILVER-STRIPED PEPEROMIA. So thick and waxy-like are the leaves of this parlor gem, that almost every one takes zZ it for an artificial plant. The color along the veins is bright green, the in- tervening space being white. The whole leaf has the appear- ance of being pow- dered withsilver. As an ornament for a dinner-table or for parlor windows it is excellent, as it re- quires but little light and stands much ill- =. usage. The small spikes of white flow- yo ers are also interest- ing. For illustration see Hints on Cacti. 25cts. each. KLENIA ARTICULATA. Sometimes called Candle Plant. It is a neat rapid-growing plant of peculiar habit. as will be seen by engraving, stems smooth, of very pretty frosty ap- pearance, and distinctlymarked with a curious design; foliage nicely cut, and beautifully tint- ed purple under- neath. It pro- duces freely dense bunches of yellowish flow- ers, not particu- larly beautiful, but yet render- ing the plant still more attrac- tive as a whole. Any child can Miata een 1k: Price, 25cts., up- ward. yl, By iby iT) ip, ‘a Sep h AK ' i *Y t\ mae ffi uf \ | T SN MU (30) MEXICAN ORCHIDS. EPIDENDRUM VENO- SUM (Butterfly Orchid). This beautiful orchid is just as valuable as many of the high-priced sorts, and is indeed a very free bloomer. Grown on a piece of wood as recommended for the tillandsia, it is always at- tractive. The moss may = A be kept constantly moist. Aff em SE | 77 Flowers many, on a long spike, and of \ V