Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. ( ‘ 4 a A ; 4 : ‘ ‘ a ‘ ‘ yrs . : a ten < . — — ee ee ee eee es ee = <4 : ; : I ‘ - - A es ; te) Pe Ves (8 A ? a 7 of . xf _ oe 5! hy a * : a : ‘> i aed | in - ‘7 ee: amet? bee > THustrated-Price-List / wt or! a Rare Cacti. — A. BLANG & CO., Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. HINTS ON CACTI AND CATALOGUE, fully illustrated with large engravings, will be sent on receipt of 10 cents. COPYRIGHTED 1889. Cheap Collections of Cacti. : We grow the following varieties in large quantities, and in order to induce every one who receives this Catalogue to begin the cultiva- tion of these interesting plants, we will send FREE BY MAIL toany address: A. 4 fine plants of OUR CHOICE for 50 cts., or YOUR choice for 60 cts. B. 7 fine large plants of YOUR choice for $1.00. C. IQ SMALLER plants of our choice for $1.00. D. 16 plants in fine sorts, OUR choice for $2.00, or YOUR choice $2.35. EK. 25 plants (the whole collection) for $3.00. These plants are mostly of blooming size, and if ordered early in the season and planted in very sandy coil will give great satisfaction. We send larger plants by express, purchaser paying charges. CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS. Flowers white, 12 inches. ECHINOCACTUS SETISPINUS. Profuse bloomer; flowers yellow; fruit bright red. ECHINOCEREUS BERLANDIERI. Flowers purple. ECHINOCEREUS PROCUMBENS. Flowers rosy red. MAMILLARIA MONTANA. Hardy. OPUNTIA FRUTESCENS. 3right red berries. coral red. Last a long time. CEREUS TUBEROSUS. Flowers purple. ECHINOPSIS. Small; our choice. ECHINOCACTUS ECHINOCACTUS SIMPSONII. SINUATUS. Flowers pink; fruit edible; Flowers yellow. hardy. ECHINOCEREUS ECHINOCEREUS CASPITOSUS. ENNEACANTHUS. Flowers rosy purple ; Very large purple flowers. a fine sort. MAMILLARIA MAMILLARIA. APPLANATA. DECIPIENS. Flowers yellow and large; a good sort. Flowers white; fruit bright MAMILLARIA MAMILLARIA PUSILLA. RADIOSA. Flowers flesh-colored; Flowers yellowish. fruit red. OPUNTIA OPUNTIA OPUNTIA LURIDA. TUNA. CLAVATA. utting. es : Yaloe” Yellow flowers. Very curious. ECHINOCACTUS SHEERI. Flowers yellow and green. ECHINOCACTUS TEXENSIS. Flowers yellow; fruit large, red. ECHINOCEREUS PECTINATUS. Large purple flowers. MAMILLARIA GRAHAMMI. Flowers pink; large beautiful plant. OPUNTIA BRAZILIENSIS. Flowers yellow. OPUNTIA RAFINESQUE. Yellow; hardy. OR ANY OTHER BETTER SORTS OF WHICH WE MAY HAVE A SURPLUS. F. 25 plants of our choice BY EXPRESS only, larger and rarer than the above, for $4.00. G. 50 plants of our choice, containing a large number of the fines‘ varieties, $10.00. 100 PLANTS.FOR 30 DOLLARS—A RARER ASSORTMENT FOR $50. PRIGE LIST OF CACTI OFFERED BY A. Blane & Co., Phitad’a. < HIS list is issued for free distribution to anyone apply- ‘O; © § ° ing for it by letter or postal card. In it we have briefly mentioned the principal varieties of Cacti that we haye in our collection, and of which we have constantly a stock on hand. Some sorts are also mentioned here that are not found in our main Catalogue. Besides these, however, we can supply assortments of upwards of 500 distinct varieties, each one entirely distinct and named. All plants will be sent by mail at prices named, but we always send larger ones by express, if purchaser pays express charges—safe arrival guaranteed. REMITTANCES may be made by money order, registered letter, check, draft, postal notes or stamps of any denomination. European customers may remit in P. O. orders or foreign stamps. Our prices in this list have been in many instances greatly reduced, and, besides, we send larger plants than we ever did before. The Collections of Cacti mentioned on page 2, will be found extremely desirable, being mostly large bloomers and of blooming size. Many of them, indeed, are catalogued elsewhere at $1 and $2 each, Yours respectfully, A. BLANG & GO., Office, 314 North Eleventh Street, Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. HINTS ON CACTI AND CATALOGUE (best book on Cacti ever published), profusely illustrated with large engravings, will be sent on receipt of ro cents, not half its cost. PRICE LIST ANB DESCRIPTION OF VARIETIES. All plants will be sent free by mail at marked prices, but we always send larger plants by express—purchasers paying the charges. my F fa ee Prismaticum. This exceedingly rare plant well deserves the first place in our Catalogue. Our illustration, made from a photograph of a small plant, conveys a per- fect 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 m= time. Found on the mountains of Mexico, and = there it attains a size of 12 inchesin diameter. 2#@ The centre of the plant,asshown in cut, is covered Tee With a dense woolly growth. The flowers are = large, petals of asilvery white and arranged in four rows. Catalogued elsewhere at $7. Our price $1 to $3, according to size, by mail, securely packed. 2. Anhalonium Fissuratum. Some- 3. Anhalonium Williamsii. Entirely times called “Liv- ai ~ different from thetwo ing Rock.” A most species just described. wonderful and 7 =a The top of the plant is round, without any Ye» spines. Root long and svg) turnip-shaped; a very @ curious Cactus, in- deed, and extremely curious Cactus. Exceedingly . i= te ae 50. a rophytum Myriostigma (Bishop’s Hood). Appears at first to be scarcely a * living plant; so regular, ® rigid and unplant- -like is its form, as if carved from | a piece of stone. Beauti- ful. Price, $1 to $5 each. = Flowers lasting a week. m ; attractive; flowers, Shs? rose. As the plant becomes older it produces little offsets, that root on very easy and will make fine, large plants. Price, 25 cents to $1, by mail. 5. Anhalonium Lewinii. A species of A. Williamsii, differing but little from it, except perhaps i in its medicinal value, and just named in Germany. Price, 25 cents to $1. “SPECIAL OFFER.—We will send one plant each of Nos. 1, 2,3 and 4 by mail, postpaid, for $2.75, or larger plants by express at $4 to $6, according to size. CEREUS: These are all tall and rapid growers and free bloomers, some growing many feet in height and having flowers 14 inches in diameter. 6. Cereus Alacriportanus. Strong, heavy upright grower; color, dark bluish- | green ; fine flowers. Price, 50 cents to $1. 7. C.Albispinus, Extra fine plant, beautiful spines. Price, 75 cents to $1.50. 9. C. Atropurpureus. Desirable for its magnificent and brilliant flowers. Price, 50 cents to $1.50. 10. C. Azureus. stemmed Cereus; extra. 50 cts. to $3. 11. C. Baumanni. grower ; flowers, brilliant vermilion and orange- -yellow; rare. Price, 50 cents to $9. 12. °C. Baxanensis. 3 or 4 angled; fine night bloomer. Price, 50 cents to $3. 14. C. Bonplandi. purplish-brown color; Price, 50 cents to $1.50. 17. C. Bridgesi. Bluish-green up- right stems; heavy strong grower. Price, 75 cents to $3. 18. C€. Czesius. Magnificent sort, also with bluish stems, very thick; grows to 10 feet high. Price, 75 cts. to $15. 19. C€. C@andicans. Looks more like an Echinocactus; yellow spines. $1 to $5. 20. C.Chalibeus. Extra fine; spines numerous, very black; stems of a blue metallic lustre. Price, 75 cents up to $15. Stems square, of black spines. 21. C. Chilensis. A very rare yellow- | v _ selves, paid $15 each for plants of three Price, $1.50 to $3. Very 50 cts. to $2. ‘spined Cereus. 24.. C. Coccineus. bloomer, intense scarlet. 25. C. Colubrinus. ‘Cereus, quick, strong growth; fine large white flowers opening at night, as well as | fine fruit. Price, 25 cents to $5. 27. C. Coerulescens. Neatest blue- stemmed Cereus, making handsome speci- mens. Price, $1 to $5. - 40. C.Deficiens. Another tall grower, | with large night-blooming flowers. Price, | : : | Rat-tail Cactus, resembling a large droop- Enormous flowers, | 50 cents to $3. 65. C. Donati. like Cereus Grandiflorus. 68. C. Donkelarii. 25 cts. to $1. no spines, thin round-stem night bloomer, | and arare plant. Price, 50 cents to $1. Fine sort, tall | Dark green ribs, | fine, free | : ; _ $10 each, according to height and beauty, Most desirable © _ Flowers, scarlet. Of climbing habit, | 70. ©. Dycki. Strong, heavy grower, making a fine show. Price, $1.50 to $3. 82. C.Eburneus. Grows 5or 6 feet high, 3 to 4 inches diameter. $1.50 to $3. 83. C. Emory. Fine plant, with golden yellow spines; attractive. 75 cts. to $2. 84. C. Erectus. Exceedingly strong, _ heavy grower, fi tly 6 h A scarce blue- | y 8 ey inches in diameter. Cuttings only, at 35 cents each. 86. C. Eriophorus. Cuban _ species, tall, upright grower; night bloomer. Price, 75 cents to $1. 104. wv: Flagelliformis. (The Rat-tail Cactus.) Perhaps too well known to require description; of dwarf drooping growth ; well suited for hanging bas- kets. Price, 40 cents to $1.50. We must al- so call attention to our grafted plant of this species, which elicit the admiration of everyone that sees them. They are sure to please and become | very valuable plants, Sn Aa and really only worth growing when grafted. We have, our- years graft. Our price is now 75 cents to 106. C. Flagelliformis Aurora. (New.) Flowers, clear rose. Price, $1. 107. C. Flagelliformis Splendens. (New.) Flowers, carmine. Price, $1. 108. C.Flagelliformis Vulcan. (New.) Price, $1. 105. C. Flagelliformis Cristata. A most extraordinary monstrosity of the ing coxcomb. Grafted plants, $1.50 to | $10. 111. C. Formosus. Exceedingly fine plant; strong upright grower, bluish- green in color. Price, 50 cents to $2. 112. C. Formosus Monstrosus. Another wonderful curiosity; entirely | distinct. Price, 50 cents to $5. 113. C.Formosus Monstrosus Gratted. We have a limited number of these curi- ous plants grafted on Cereus, and thus they 2 Make a tremendous growth and wonderful effect. We have a good stock of plants grafted at various heights. Price, $1 to $5. 121. C. Gemmatus. One of the most mag- = nificent Cerei we have. Price, 75 cents to $25. 120. C. Giganteus. The King of the Cactus Fam- ily ; growstoa height of 60 feet, 2 feet in diameter; bears large flowers and fine fruit, which is edi- ble. Small plants of this make splendid specimens for the parlor,ves- tibule, or the garden. Ex- cellent for cen- tre of a bed of Cacti. None without it. Prices depend much on the beauty of the subjects: 6 inches high, $1.50; 1 foot high, $3 to $5, depending on should be thickness ; 2 feet high. $10; 3 feet, $25; | 4 feet, $35 ; 5 feet, $50; 6 feet, $70. “Hints on Cacti.’’ 121. C. Giganteus Cristata. (Blanc.) We are propagating a stock of this won- | derful new and rare plant, as well as of 122. C. Giganteus Monstrosus, and will offer both to our customers later. ' 128. ©. Grandiflorus. The Night- ——~Tr, ovooming Cereus, ‘Am blooms at night, ) flowers often 14 in- | ches across. Plants m2 years old have Nbeen known =~ to WY bear 20 flowers, and old specimens, if in the | greenhouse, will | bloom every night | for weeks in suc- cession. Price, 25 Ml i cents to $10. C. Grandiflora Schmidti. Flowers 131. same size as preceding, but scarlet in color; scarce. cents to $1.50. 136. C. Grandis. Light green shiny stems, 3 to 4 sides. Price, 40 cents to $5. 140. C. Gumminosus. Scarce plant, very dark green, almost black. Price, 75 cents to $3. 152. C. Hamatus. grafting other plants on. to $1. 153. C.Hankeanus. A very fine blue- stemmed Cereus. Price, $1.50 to $15. 166. C. Isogonis. Ribs rounding, shining green stout spines. 50 cts. to $1. 167. C. Jamacaru. Exceedingly old plant, the young growth of which is a fine blue; makes specimens of great value. Price, 75 cents to $25. 190. C. Lageneformis. Night bloomer, resembling Cereus Triangularis. Price, 75 cents to $1.50. 194. C. Landbecki. Scarce and fine Cereus ; beautiful large spines. $1 to $2. 195. ©, Lamprochlorus. Bold grower ; Price, for small plants, 75 Excellent sort for Price, 25 cents _ dark green upright stems. $1 to $2. 196. C. Leptophus. Recumbent spe- cies in style of Flagelliformis. 50 cts.to $1. 206. ©. MacDonaldi. Fully as desira- Read our interesting descriptions in ble as any Cereus in our list. It isa free bloomer, bearing flowers 12 inches in diameter, opening at night, and should be grown by everyone. 25 cts. to $10. 212. C. Macrogonus, Exceedingly use- ful for grafting Mamillarias. 60 cts. to $15. 216. C. Mallisoni. An exceedingly fine bloomer. Price, 50 cents to $2. 220. C. Martianus. Another free bloomer with large bright scarlet flow- ers. Price, 50 cents to $1. 221. C.Martini. Very distinct Cereus, free grower, lively green, few spines, very large night-blooming flowers. 25 cts. to $6. 222. C.Monoclonus. (New.) Tall stout upright grower; often reaching a height of 20 feet; white night bloomer. Price, 25 cents to $5. 224. C.Napoleonis. From the Island of St. Helena, flowers 8 inches in diam- eter. Price, 50 cents to $1.50. 230. C. Niger, Jet Black. Price, $1. 236. C.Nycticalus. The quickest and strongest grower of all the night-bloom- ing Cere?. Flowers often 12 inches across; blooms much freer than C. Gran- diflorus. Reduced to 25 cents to $1. 237. C.Olfersii. From Brazil. $1 to $5. - 238. C. Pasacana. Exceedingly rare. $2. 239. C. Paxtonianus. Elegant dark green shining stems; fine plant. Price, 50 cents to $2. 240. C. Pentagonus. In style of Gran- diflorus; also a very fine night bloomer. Price, 25 cents to $1. 250. C. Peruvianus. Valuable plant, enormously heavy tall grower. Price, 50 cents to $10. C. Peruvianus Monstrosus. A great curiosity, attract- ing universai attention, sometimes called Rock Mees of Ages. Price, 75cents aa to $10. < 260. C. Platigonus. — Great climbing Cereus SS 338— _ and free bloomer. Price, 50 cents to $3. 264. C. Pruniosus. hard to obtain. Price, $1.50 to $5. 269. ©. Pugioniferous. See illustration in *‘ Hints on Cacti.” 275. C.Regeli. Thisspecies of Cereus Grandiflorus originated with Dr. Regel of St. Petersburg, and differs only from C. Grandiflorus and. MacDonaldi in that it has flowers 20inchesin diameter. Price, 35 cents to $2. 280. ©. Repandens. Style of Colubri- nus, but dark glossy green. 50 cts. to$1.50. 202. ~I 281. C. Rostratus. Rapid climber, splendid for grafting; night bloomer; large white flowers. Price, 25 cents to $1. 282. C.Roezli. High priced on ac- count of its scarcity. Price, $1 to $10. 300. C. Schrankii. Resembles C. Speciosissimus in habit and flower. Price, 50 cents to $1.50. 306. C. Seidili. Magnificent Cereus, bluish-green stems, flowers 10 inches long, white, green stripe through centre of petal. Price, $1 to $2. 310. C. Serpentinus. Very desirable, quick grower, good. bloomer, elegant for grafting. Price, 50 cents to $2. 314. C. Spachianus. A noble Cactus, bright shining green, heavy stems, neat spines, elegant plant, makes fine speci- mens. Price, $1 to $3. 318. ©, Speciosissimus. cent bloomer, unfortunately searce. Price, 50 cents to $5. 330. C. Strigosus. Another very handsome Cereus of strong habit. $1 to$3. 338. C. Tephracanthus. Dark green stems, neat spines, bold grower: Price, 50 cents to $3. 344. C. Tortuosus. A magnifi- becoming Distinct species. Color of stems, reddish brown. Price, 50 cents to $1. 346. C. Triangularis. Bears the largest flowers of all, often 16 inches across; found in many collections. Price, 25 cents to $5. 347. C. Triangularis Pictus. Same as _ preceding sort, but the stems are beauti- fully variegated yellow and green, young growth pink ; 348. Rare kind; very | rare. Price, $1 to $3. C. Tuberosus. A most distinct Cereus, slender but upright growth ; blooms first year - very freely. Mexicans ’ steep the tuberous roots in alcohol, and use the decoc- tion to rub parts of the body affected with rheumatism. Price, 25 cents to $1. 360. CC. Uranos. Bears flowers as large as Cereus Grandiflorus ; climber. _ Price, 25 cents to $1. a F 368. C.Validus. Very fine sort, strong | upright growth. Price, $1. | 30 cents.to $5. 370. C. Variabilis. Tall grower, shin- ing green stems, beautiful spines. Price, In addition to the above varieties, we have about 50 other named varieties, at prices ranging from 50 cents to $5 each. We send !0 Cerei, our choice, small plants, $2; larger, $4. 10 Cuttings, $1. List of large specimen plants on application. ECHINGCACTHS. Echinocacti require a well-drained sandy soil—plenty of sun and heat when obtainable. All plants sent by mail at prices marked, or larger ones by express. A407. Echinocactus Arrigens. Ribs wavy; spines flat, like a leaf; flowers lilac. Price, 50 cents to $1.50. 412. E. Bicolor. Fine plants, with spines of various colors, yellow, am- berandred. Large rosy purple. Price, 35 cents to $4. 414. E. Brevihamatus., One of the most beautiful and easy to man- age; scarcely re- quiring any water; often blooms when Sv, it should be in =a every collection. += 30 cts. to $1.50. Rivals the E. Capricornis. beauty and has hand- somer flowers, which freely produced. One » of the most distinct Cacti that can be found anywhere. It sells in _ Hurope at $20. Small = plants, 50 cts. up to $6. flowers, purple or | plants of this race | only an inch high, | | Bishop’s Hood in| are large, vellow and | 430. E. Cornigereus. The broadest See SPpined Echino = known; color, blood red; admired by | every one that sees it; fine bloomer. Large imported plants reduced to 75 cents up to $3.40. 432. E. Cornige- reus flavispinus. A rarer species of above, with yellow spines. Price, $1.50 to $3.50. - 438. E.Crispatus. Neat Cactus, with 40 to 45 ribs, closely pressed together. Price, 50 cents to $1. 444.) E. Cylindraceus. Species of = wees formidable appear- ue gq, 2nce, furnished with mq) long and powerful ™i spines; ivory white d red; remark- am ably fine plant and Swe attaining large di- We}, mensions; free Me bloomer. Price, $1.50 to $10. 460. E.Durangensis. Very rare plants, fully covered with spines. $1.50 to $3. / 466. E.Electracanthus, Rare Mexican species; spines, amber yellow. Large plants, $1 to $5. - , 470. E. Grusoni. We did not offer this handsome Cactus in our Catalogue, for the reason that we had but few plants to offer. It is acknowledged the hand- somest Cactus known, and has only been discovered a few years ago and named after Mr. Gruson, the celebrated manu- facturer, of Magdeburg, Germany, an enthusiastic Cactus fancier. The spines of this Echino are of golden yellow, almost as transparent as glass, standing out in bold contrast against the clear, shining, lively green of the plant. Every one who sees the few specimens we have want it, no matter what may be the price. We expect a few more plants, which should reach us by the end of March, and orders will be booked now | at $2 for fine plants, up to $25 for extra large specimens. 506. E. Helophorus. Exceedingly unique, with strong, rigid spines. As the plant advances in age, it is beau- tifully striped with red, on dark green ground. Large plants, $1.50 to $10. 510. E. Horizonthalonius. This is very bs distinct in color from all other Echino- cacti, being pearl gray in color, and therefore makes a fine contrast in a col- lection; fine bloomer. Price, exceedingly low owing to large = stock; viz., 50 cents to $3. Heteracanthus. Besar : SN 508:> UE; plant, indeed, and a very rare one, too; ribs many and gracefully undulated ; neat spines, maroon color. $1.50 to $2.50. Beautiful 544, E. Lancifer. Useful to have in collections, being rare. 75 cts. to $1.50. 545. E, Leconti. Should indeed be ob- tained by every col- lector, it being, per- haps, one of the finest plants we have, for beauty of spines, as well as §| flowers, besides a| being _ perfectly =| hardy. Small plants, =1 75 cents up to $5, for | ~~ 582. _Spine Cactus is weil described in our | “ Hints.” _ suffice to do it justice. finespecimens. Several extra large ones, $10 to $50 each. , 556. E. Longihamatus. Has the lo “spines of any Cactus known, interlacing strangely around the plant ; very distinct. Large plants, $1 to $5. “060. E. Lophothele. Would be taken at first sight for a Malacocarpus, differ- ing in its appearance from any other Echinocactus and therefore unequalled for acontrast ; color, grayish-blue. 50 cts. to $2. y 570. E. Montvillei. One of the very handsomest in our collection. $1 to $3. 580. E. Ottonis. Velvety brown in color, making an agreeable contrast ; most magnificent yellow flowers pro- duced when plant is only 1 inch high; very rare. 50 cts. to $2.50. E. Multicostatus. A rare new ===, 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 90 ribs; the spines vary | greatly, some plants Seay having long ones while on others they are very short. Sold in Europe, at $12.50. Our price is 50 cents to $2.50. It should be in every collection. Le 575. E. Orcutti. A new variety, with pretty spines and which attains gigantic proportions. 581. Price, 75 cents to $25. E. Ornatus Mirbelli. A most We /y , remarkable plant, WZ one of the very y, (sue / finest in our col- MYL lection, well illus- \ ‘trated and de- WY { scribed in our Y\ \“ Hints on Cacti,” ‘\\ where it is cata- logued at $7. We i i now expect a few more plants and will book orders for E. Papyracantha. The Paper A short description would not Price, $2 to $5. / 580. E. Pilosus. Magnificent plants / with beautiful transparent red or yellow Spines and fine flowers; grow to enor- mous size and become very valuable. Large plants, $1 to $25. 588. E. Pfeifferi is certainly a very desirable Echino on account of its light green color and transparent yellow spines. Reduced to 75 cents and $1.50. V = mesela en anus: Exceedingly 599. logued in eruEbin ts. color of the whole plant is blue; delicate purple; one of the most beautiful in our col- lection, distinct in shape. $1 to $d. Ee palidbabia ' Rare; has 590. nearly 40 ribs, nicely undulated ; grayish spines witha red lustre. Price, $1 to $3. Poa 609. E. Pycnoxyphus Schmidtii. Rare sort, with various colored spines; large. Price, $1 to $1.50. 610. E. Recurvens. few but very handsome dark red spines. Price, $1.50. 611. E.Rinconensis. (New.) Distinct in color (a pearl gray), and totally differ- ent from any Echino in the arrangement Large plant with 10 rd ~ 615. E. Satillensis. (New.) A very handsome Echino, not described in our Catalogue. It has very long and strong - erect spines, almost black, and the plant is of a very dark green color, faintly marked with dark brown stripes. Price, $1 to $10. VY 631. E. Sheeri. Has very fine spines, _ and is, indeed, a beautiful plant to look rare plant; not cata-_ OE 2] The | almost — the flowers | of its ribs, which are beautifully imbri- | cated. This plant is found in very few | collections. Magnificent purplish flowers. Price, $1 to $d. 612. E.Robustus. Another very strong $1 to $5. One of the very grower, of stately appearance. 626. Et Setispinus. summer until late in the fall. Flowers very large; yellow, with a beautiful red centre. & blooming. i’ 1,000 plants, we quote them at 25 cts. to $1.50. best bloomers to be | had, blooming from | Place in thesun while | Having | | upon, but though a very free bloomer early in the spring, the flowers are not brilliant. Price, 25 cents to $1. 634. E. Simpsonii. (M. Vivapara). ; Remarkable free bloomer, beautiful and distinct in color, .. beingarichcrimson ; x flowers followed by edible fruit. Plants = perfectly hardy, =. standing a tempera- ws ture of 40 degrees. ; — Price, 25 cents to $1. 666. E. Turbinitonare: The greatest curiosity of the Cactus Family, faithfully illustrated herewith—a veritable wonder, that should be in every collection. We have no plants on had, all we had having been sold to European collectors at $10 each, but we are promised a fine lot by April 15th, and will book orders now at $2 per plant up to $5, according to size. This isa rare chance that should not be missed, as these plants cannot be obtained _ anywhere here or in Europe. -” 636. E. Sinuatus. bloomer, with yellow flowers. cents to $1. 639. E.Sileri. Extremely rare species, of which we expect a few plants during May. Price, $l to $2.50. es se E. Texensis. Very low, cushion- like plants, with but \ fy few strong spines; 3 ee flowers, yellowish rose, large, brilliant - seed pods, extremely ornamental. Plants getting scarce, hence Also a very free Ee 35 cents up to $2. Scopa Candida _ Cristata. » Wonderful plants to look upon, always attract atten- tion on account of their curious forms. Very rare and hard to. propagate. ee! Grafted plants. $2 to $5. 664. E. Trifurcatus. Sin ribs in style of E. Crispatus, but” shendsouier: Price, 75 cents to $2. Price, 35 | followed by | red | have raised price to | Fine species with many | Je! +670. E. Uncinatus. Rare plants, with long spines. Price, 50 cents to $1. 4 690. E.Whipplei. A very fine species from Utah, being therefore perfectly hardy. Purplish magenta colored flow- ers. Price, $1.50 to $3. 691. E. Williamsii. See Anhalonium Williamsii. E. Wislizenii. The celebrated 692. L Fishhook Cactus of which the Indians ; take the spines to 1 fish with. It isa ZZ) very handsome and =| free Gouemee — I Large plants, a 50 to $0. Extra large specimens, $5, $10, up to $50 each. _ 695. E. Wrighti. Extremely fine sort, ' with large and numerous ivory white | spines. Price, $2 to $5 each. 10 Echinocacti, our choice, by mail or express, for $2.25. ECHINO CEKEdS: These are all fine and large bloomers, many bearing brilliant flowers four inches in diameter and delightfully fragrant. sand ; water sparingly during winter. Grow in loam, well mixed with very coarse The following varieties mailed at prices marked: ui Echinocereus Berlandieri. growing plants; form- ing large clusters; 08. colored flowers, == which are sweet. scented. Elegant lit- ‘ tle pot plant. Keep in the sun if blooms are desired. cts. Dwarf extra fine purple- | 25 to 50 | 716. E. C. Cespitosus. Perhaps the © ee freest bloomer of all the Echinocerei. Flowers varying con- siderably in their shades of color, = though generally of crimson-purple. Large plants, of blooming size, 25 cts. “ to $1.50. Grafted aa 75 cts. to $1.50. 720. E.C. Blancki. In style of Ber- landieri, but stouter grower and finer flowers. 35 to 75 cts. 722. E. C. Candicans. Handsomest of all the Echinocerei ; both in flowers as well as beauty of spines. $1 to $2.50 each. 724. E.C. Chloranthus is another very fine species, which should be included in every collection ; spines being beauti- fully variegated white and red, thereby giving ita fine appearance, and making a beautiful contrast with other plants. 50 cts. to $1.50. 737. E. C. Conoideus. with large flowers; quite distinct. cts. to $1.50. 738. E.C. Ctenoides. Like Pectinatus, but with yellow flowers. 50 cts. to $1. 739. E. ©. Dasyacanthus. Handsome species, with large greenish-yellow flowers. 40 cts. to $1.50. 740. E.C.Dubius. Formslargeclusters of fine plants; large flowers. 50 cts. to $1. 762. E.C.Emoryi. Exceedingly fine plant of tall, upright growth, and golden- Fine plants 50 yellow spines, becoming very scarce. 75 cts. to $1. 756. E. C. Enneacanthus. A good species of lively ij spines and very large handsome flowers ;_ plant x QQ SS ZF y & to look upon, but “makes nice speci- 2 mens under cul- e tivation. 15 cts. = —wmese== to $1, 754. E. C. Engelmanni. Extra fine sort, both for beauty of spines as well as hand- some _ flowers, which are very aa\ largeand brilliant © f/ in colors. The / plant, besides, is z perfectly hardy if planted wherethe off quickly. 75 cts. to water will run $1.50. green color; few | “not very pretty | 12 760. E.C.Fendleri. Another exceed- ingly fine bloomer and very handsome plant; flowers. often 4 75 cts. to $1. eee 775. E. C. Longisettus. Has long slender spines, closely pressed to the plant. 450 cts. to $1. The best and finest bloomer of all the Echi- nocerei; bloom- ing profusely when quite inches across. —— ap 786. E. C. Pectinatus. -. able plants, as = well as large = clusters; often bearing 40 to 50 flowers at one time. Single plants, 25. to 75 cts. Clusters, $1 to $5. : We have grafted a number- of plants on Cereus which look very curious and unique: os. always attracting attention. » 75 cts. to $1.50. p 790. E. Pectinatus Rufi- spinus. Same as above, with Mts handsomer spines. 50 cts. to. ef $l. 296. .E. Phe nie ens. Makes large masses of plants, which bear fine flowers; =large. 75 cts. to $3. 808. E.Polycephalus. Echinocereus Pectintus. Many headed species; quite- Grafted. rare. 50 cts. to$l. 812. E. C. Procumbens. Prostrate stems, bearing large purple flowers, 23°to 3 inches in diameter. 25 to 50 cts. RQ" 828. E. C. Stramineus. Forms large clusters of thickly spined plants, covered with many brilliant flowers. Single heads, 50 cts. Clusters, $1 to $3. 840. E.C. Uehrii. (New.) 75 cts. to $1.50. | 841. E. ©. Upenskyi. New.) Also ' sent out by us and named in Europe; very stout growing plant, with few but _ extremely long spines. Large specimens, | $1 to $2. In addition to above list, we have some 20 more varieties, at 50 cts. to $1.50 each. We send [0 Echinocerei of our choice for $2.50. 13 ECHIN@PSIS. A few of the commonest Echinopsis have been extensively grown everywhere ; but our list includes some varieties that have never been seen in this country. Grow in rather rich, loamy soil ; give plenty of sun at all times. 914. E. Duvalli. Distinct upright shape, resembling a Cereus. 40 cts. to $1.50. 916. E. Eyriesii. Well-known species; neat in shape and free aH 8 Voches flowers 6 to ’™ 8 inches long like a curved funnel; color white and very fra- grant. This plant pro- duces many offsets that soon make nice ; little specimens. 25 ies cts. to $1.50 940. E. Multiplex: Good sort; flowers 8 inches across; delicate rose. Small plants, 25 cts. ; large, 60 cts. to $1.50. O41: VE: Multiplex Cristata. Most curious malformation ; ribs being twisted and curved in many directions. Small plants, 75 cts. to $0. About 10 other varieties at same prices. 939. E. Mulleri. The most valuable Echinopsis, on account * because it blooms when only 2 years old. Flow- ers double, satiny rose in color and remaining on the plants for a week. Small plants, 25 peas 60 cts. to $5 each. 948. E. Oxygona. Exceedingly fine bloomer ; flowers white, stained with red. 40 ets. to ‘Si: 50. 970. E. Triumphans fl. pl. Flowers double, rosy-red. 40 cts. to $1.50. 980. E.Zuccariniana. White flowers, as fragrant as a Jessamine. 40 cts. to $1.50. 984. E. Zuccariniana fl. Rosea. as above. Rose-colored flowers. to $1.50. We will send by mail 10 distinct Echi-~ Same. 40 cts. nopsis for $2.50. Larger plants at proportionate prices. Five very small Echinopsis, each Gistiack and to include E. Mulleri for 60 cents ; free by mail. STAPELIAS. Stapelia Variegata, which we illustrate hatowith, “pears beautiful flowers, hates a leathery texture; color, buff yellow, with maroon markings ; quite small. 15 cts. to $1. blooms when | Cuttings of | 12 other rare sorts 15 cts. each. Some of | the Stapelias bear flowers 10 inches in | _ Cereus for-same purpose, 20 to 50 cts. diameter and of wonderful construction. es A ea ae Epiphyllum, com- monly TEiicdl Crab Cac- tus, are among the best bloomers, although the flowers are not very large; still they come at a season of the year when flowers are scarce—from Decem- ber until February. Nice young plants in many varieties on their own roots, reduced to 25 cts., larger plants up to $1.50. Strong cuttings, which we can furnish in many varieties, 15 cts. each. Strong grafted plants in ten or more varieties, reduced to 50 cts. to $2.50 each. These prices are lower than in our “Hints on Cacti.” Strong plants of Pereskia, for grafting Epiphyllums on, 20 to 50 cts. Plants of ae ee aes day rm \\ 4 14 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 on the plants for many months, thereby making them always attractive. the pots are well drained. We send the following varieties at prices named: 1112. Mamillaria Angularis. Fine sort, soon making large specimens: color, green. 35 to 75 cts. M. Applanata. Large plants, ta G). 6) bearing pretty flow- ers, followed later Z by coral red berries, <> more than an inch in length, which re- main on the plant for nearly a year. 20 to 75 cts. 1120. M. Arietiena. Good sort, with delicate white spines; rare. 40 cts. to $1. 1128. M. Auriceps. with stiff yellow spines. 50 cts. to $1. 1144. M. Bicolor is covered with very Ky WF AN 2 Za PAPE Y ~~ i < handsome white spines; extra good sort | and striking plant. 60 cts. to $1. 1148. M. Bocassana. Very curious species, of weird structure, covered with fine white, hair-like fuzz; very rare sort. 950 cts. to $l. 1150. M. Brandi. colored spines deflecting from the plant. 60 cts. to $1. > 1168. M.Carnea. Spines in form ofa cross of purplish color. $1. 1170. M. Cirrhifera Longispina. En- — tirely distinct from any Mamillaria, having long interlacing ivory-white spines, which increase in length with age. 75 cts. to $2.50. 1186. M. Cornifera. Fine plant, very dark green in color; strong spines; a very large purplish flower. 30 cts. to $1. 1190. M. Conoidea. Pretty litle interesting species. 50 cts. to $1. 1191. M. Conopsea. Another good sort; always admired. 50 cts. to $1. Closely covered — Species with straw- | | above, but has whiter spines. ‘4 1240. M. Erecta. Rare species, with "1222. M. Elongata. They can be grown anywhere, and in any kind of soil, providing 1198. M. Demonocseas. Dark green, almost black ; spines very strong; elegant bloomer. 50 cts. to $1. 1199. M. Dasyacantha. Fine but small plant, with regularly arranged spines. 30 cts. to $1. and _ yellow, lasting many days. Plant, light green in color, with few slender spines. A cheap and easily managed plant. 20 to 50 cts., $1 per dozen. il ——— ‘ 1202. M. Densa. Forms large clusters of many heads; very white spines. 50 to 79d cts. 1210. M. Dolichocentra. Species with long white erect spines; fine flowers. 50 cts. to $1. 1219. M. Echinata. A fine Mamillaria, WS ' very dark in color; central spine long and black, with smaller ones radiating from it. Large.‘ rosy - purple flowers, freely pro- duced, one that re- - quires very little atten- tion, scarcely needing <= any water at all. 25 Ss cts. to $l. M. Echinus. Resembles the 50 cts. ne lemon-yellow flowers; rare. 75 cts. Beautiful little species, with golden yellow spines; very attractive. 35 cts. to $1. 1224. M. Elephantidens. Fine Mamil- laria, which, when growing, produces a woolly — substance between each tu- bercle; flowers dark rosy carmine, and very beautiful ; ‘good plant. 50 cts. ‘to $2. This variety comes to usin many different f handsome Mamil- laria, with numer- ous pure white transparent spines. almost transparent; named in Europe where sent by us, after the Abbé i 4, Beguin; flowers, Mi 1 very large; delicate ee |, FOSe. UEMERe ¢/66 purple; anextra sort. 75 cts. to $1.50. 1266. M. Formosa. Delicate, white short spines make this a very distinct Mamillaria, which is very rare. 75 cts. to $1.50. 1294. M. Goodrichii. A California species, with brownish spines, and very handsome flowers. 50 cts. to $1. 1301. M. Grahammi. One ofthe finest . Mamillarias to be found, i having beautiful white @, spines, interlacing whole plant and bloom- 4 ing very profusely during =Alate summer months. <4 We can recommend it @ above all others as be- ~Y ing very desirable. 50 =A cts. to $2. M. Gracilis. Pretty delicate with closely compressed 15 cts. to $1. _ 1800. little species, white spines. 1310. M. Guilleminiana. plant, fine colors and large white flowers. 35 cts. to $1. Distinct 1318. the | be 1426. M. Nuttalli. M. Heyderi. Resembling M. Ap- | x X planata in many respects. 35 cts. to $1. M. LASIACANTHA. The most interesting little plant of this family, being covered with m™ very fine woolly hairs, giving it the 4) 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. 50 cts. to $50 for magnificent large clusters. 1388. M. Meiacantha. In style of M. Applanata, but a much handsomer plant. Small plants, 25 cts.; large, 50 cts. to $1.50. ben 1358. M. Lehmanni. 1380. M. Macromeris. Quite distinct sort, becoming rare; large flowers. $1. 1394. M.MICROMERIS. A real beauty. y* ettay Smallsingle plant, resem- bling more a finely silk em- broidered _ but- ton than a plant. Makes large clus- ters as it becomes old, as shown > in this _ illus- tration. Prices reduced to 35 to 75 cts. for single plants; clusters, 75 cts. to $d. 1396. M. Microthele. Closely allied to the preceding; spines not so delicate. 50 cts. to $2. 1399. M. Montana. A hardy species, with neat, small flowers and very attrac- tive fruit. 20 cts to $1.50. 1419. M. Multiceps. Very pretty Mamillaria, with delicate lace-like spines. 25 cts. to 50. pr 1420. M. Nivia. Magnificent species, not offered in main Catalogue. Elegant fine white spines. Extra sort. 50 cts. to $3. 50 cts. to$l. Ve Hardy species in style of M. 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 yellow flowers. 35 cts. to $1. 1462. M.Pfeifferi. Large, transparent golden yellow spines make this valuable. Large plants, 60 cts. to $1. 1476. M. Polythele. Central spine S 25 inches long; very curious and rare. 1500. M. Pusilla. 9 _ Is admired for its bright silvery spines = radiating in the sun, === aS well as for the neat =. flowers which it pro- =-duces freely when Zonly 1 inch high. <2 This being a very cheap plant, itshould = not be overlooked. 15 cts. to 75 cts. ipvenacanrna: Bold sort, 1502. ’ with very large tubercles and very strong M. spines. Strong plants, 75 cts. to $1.50. 1501. M. Pyramidalis. Exceedingly fine sort; always admired in our col- lection. 75 cts. to $1.50. 1517. M.Radiosa. Pretty little Species, with delicate spines. 20 cts. to $1. 1525. M. Recurvispina. Neat plant, with large recurved spines. 50 to 75 cts. 1531. M. Rhodantha. Is an admirable and rare sort, with bright spines, bearing abundant flowers. 60 cts. to $l. 1532. M. Rigidispina. Clear green tubercles and white spines; good bloomer. 60 cts. to $1. 16 reddish spines. “1542. M. Sanguinea. Indispensable im a coilection, on account of its fine silky 50 cts. to $2. 1544. M. Schmidti. One of the very handsomest spined Mamillarias in our collection. 60 cts. to $2. 1574. M. Spherica. Makes large speci- sep and bears large flowers. 75 cts. to- 1.50. 1576. M. Spherotricha. Has pure white- Spines, completely covering the plant. 70 cts. to $1.50. 1580. M. Spinosissima. Has _ the appearance of a round brush made of ea hairs; quite curious. 950 cts. to- 1. j» 1584. M. Stella-Aurata(Golden Star). Is. covered with star-like rosettes of yellow spines. 30 cts. to $1. 1650. M. Uncinata. A large growing Mamillaria, with beautiful, heavy, ivory white spines, gracefully curved and. pressed close to the plant. Large plants, 50 cts. to $2. 1598. M. Subangularis. 50 cts. 1664. M. Wildiana. Really charming species, soon becoming large and making many offsets ; elegant bloomer. 40 cts. to Fl. * 1665. M. Wildiana Cristata. A curious. looking thing, assuming many different. forms, often like a large caterpillar; ex- ceedingly interesting and very rare. $1 to $2. Very fine sorts. Some of the above varieties are not described in “ Hints on Cacti. In addition to these sorts we haveover 100 other varieties, ranging in price from. 50 cts. to $1.50 each. We send {0 miniature Mamillarias by mail for $1. CATALOGUE AND HINTS ON CACTI, profusely illustrated with large engrav- ings, price, 10 cts. Don’t forget to order the Old Man Cactus (Pilocereus Senilis), see page 1!7 > price, 75 cts. and upwards, you may not be able to get it after awhile, as the plants are getting very scarce. 17 PIL@CEREUS. These are distinguished from the true Cereus by their hair-like spines, though mone of them to such an extent as is the famous Old Man Cactus (Pilocereus Senilis), which is one of the curiosities of plant 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 BS unable to get them, but now, thanks to a Baye) large invoice, we can 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 head of an aged person. Small plants, 75 cts. each. Large specimens, $1.50 to $5, according & to beauty. Extra large plants, $10, $15, up to $25 each. For other Pilocereus, Cacti.” see These are grown espe- cially for their largeand mag- | nificent flow- ers, which are so freely pro- duced, if their wants are un- derstood, that cuttings, 2 inches high, will often bear 2 and 3 flow- ers. For this, good rich open soil, small pot, full exposure ter is essential. It is not un- usual to see }Phyllocacti } with 250 buds. We have over 50 VARIE- =S= s|11ES, each Phyllocactus Latifrons. distinct in color of bloom. The follo ving are the very best: “ Hints, on 2500. Phyllocactus Alexandrina. Beau- tiful violet color. 75 cts. to $1.50. 2501. P. Bollwilleriana. Carmine scarlet, five inches. 50 cts. to $1. 2502. P.Cooperi. Large yellow flow- ers; rare sort. 75 cts. to $1.50. 2503. P. Conway’s Giant. Enorm- _ ously large; scarlet flowers. 450 cts. to $1. | low flowers. : ue | flowers; very free bloomer. to sun 1n Win- | 2504. P. Crenatus. Extra fine clear rose. 40 cts. to $1.50. 2505. P. Kampmanni. Flowers large purple carmine. 50 cts. to $1.50. 2506. P.Kermesinus Magnus. Scarlet flowers, 12 inches across. 74 cts. to $1.50. 2508. P. Pfersdorffi. Magnificent yel- 75 cts. to $1.80. 2510. P.Roseus Superbus. Fine pink 50 cts. to $1. 2511. P. Speciosissimus. Embracing all the colors of the rainbow. 50 cts. to _ known; extra fine variety. 55. 2512. P. Tettanus. Inside violet, out- side purple. 50 cts. to $1.50. 2513. P. Franzi. Fine blooms of a delicate lilac. 450 cts. to $1.50. 2514. P.Wray. Finest yellow bloomer $1 to $3. Superbus. Extra 75 cts. to $1. 2515. P. Albus large white flowers. 18 2516. P. Anguliger. Distinct sort. 5 varieties of Phyllocactus, our choice, Leaves cut out on the edges like the each distinct, in colors, for $1.50. teeth of an enormous saw. Large white fragrant flowers. 75 cts. to $1.50. | MELOCACTUS. All the above sorts are very free day _— (Turk’s heads), see “ Hints on Cacti.” bl ers, and are the choicest Phyllo- | a : PELECYPHORA. having large white tubular flowers; rare. 75 cts. to $3. 2525. P. Latifrons. The giant of its prcireyphers Ase liformis. Extremely family; magnificent night bloomer; 4, difficult to obtain ; flowers, 8, 10 and 12 inches across, pro- often selling at $10 duced on plants scarcely a foot high ; each. Itiscalledthe quick grower if good rich soil and Hatchet Cactus, on warm, though somewhat shady, position account of its pecu- be given. 50 cts. to $5. liar hatchet-shaped Strong Cuttings of all the above tubercles. Price re- _Phyllocacti will be furnished at 25 cts. duced to $2. each. Any one can rootthem in moist Pelecyphora Pecti- sand and warn place. nata. Delicate little 25 other Phyllocacti, embracing all = species, resembling colors of the rainbow; many quite equal ~ ~ Mamillaria Micro- to the above sorts, at35 cts. to $1.50 each. meris. Rare in collection. $1 to $2. OPUNTIAE. These are mostly bold, quick growers, very much diversified in shape; manner of growth, color of spines, etc.; most all make very handsome specimens in a com- parative short time. 2016. Opuntia Aurantiaca. Irregular 2054. O.Clavarioides Cristata. Very terete stems; orange flowers. 25 cts.to rare sort; of most remarkable curious few varieties; exceedingly rare. $1. growth. Grafted plants, $1.50 to $5. Cut- 2018. O.Arborescens. Grows in tree | tings, 50 cts. . form ; walking sticks are made of it. 25 2058. O. Clavata. A very good sort cts. to $1. indeed; always of dwarf growth and 2020. O. Arbuscula. Grows 7 to 8 feet large handsome spines. 25 to 50 ets. high ; slender branches. 25 cts. to $1. : : : ae SD Braciionsisi hl nevewed 2062. O.Coccinellifera. On which the ranches; dark spines 2 inches long. 25 | cochineal insect is grown. 26 cts. to $1. cts. to $1. 2068. O. Corrugata. Upright cylin- 2032. O. .Basilaris. Dwarf grower; drical stems, nicely corrugated. 25 cts. very handsome; no spines. 50 cts.to $1. | tO $1. 2034. 0. Bernardina. (New.) Rare 2072. O. Crinifera. Has long hair-like species, with very handsome spines. 50 | spines. 25 cts. to $1. cts. to $1. é < : 2074. O. Cylindrica. Excellent sort; Mies ub bee dies Spite to $1 ie _ growing to a single round stem many feet = : _in height; no spines. 50 cts. to $3. Cut- 2040. O. Brachyarthra. Neat little tings, 25 ae species, with short joints and pretty | 2076. O.Cylindrica Cristata. Remark- flowers. 15 to 50 cts. . 2052. O. Candelabriformis. Almost able monstrosity of the above. 75 cts. to circular stems; good sort. 50 cts. to $1. $3. Cuttings, 35 cts. . 2090. O. Decumana. Huge elliptical flattened branches. 25 cts. to $1. 2110. OQ. Echinocarpa. Fine sort, with handsome flowers. 25 cts. to $1. 2114. O. Emory. Cylindric branches ; large tubercles; many spines. 50 cts. to $1. Cuttings, 26 cts. 2116. O. Engelmanni. inches in diameter ; tall growth. to $1. 2120. O.Ferox. Large joints, closely set with stiff, strong spines. 50 cts. to $1. Cuttings, 25 ots. Oval joint, 7 25 cts. 2134. O. Fulgida. Elegant spines ; brilliant in the sun. 25 cts. to $1. 2136. O. Fulvispina. Remarkably bright golden-yellow spines. 450 cts. to $1. 2126. O. Frutescens. Forms large, neat specimens that 2, bloom profusely, and ‘ which are covered with an immense number of red fruit; half inch in size ; must be kept moist always. 25 cts. to $1.50. 2158. O. Horrida. Has many formidable looking spines. 50 cts. to $1. Cuttings, 25 cts. 2168. O.Imbricata. Irregularly cylin- drical branching stems. 2198. O. Leucotricha. with long white hairs. 2200. O. 25 cts. to $1. Curious plant, 25 cts. to $1. Lurida. (Candle Cactus.) ( An extremely hand- some sort, very hard i... to obtain, and not often found in collec- a we, tions. Making nice We? large branching YN.) plants, the spines of “x which glisten in the = sun. Large yellow uy — flowers freely pro- = duced; extrasort. 50 —_— — cts. to $10. Cuttings, (~pe=-—~15 cts.; seed, 10 cts. See BOSS packet. 2222. O.Microdasys. Always admired on account of its delicate tufts of velvety yellow spines. 30 cts. to $1.50. 2224. QO. Rufida. Same as above, with tufts of reddish hairs. 30 cts. to $1.50. _ 2230. O. Missouriensis. Remarkable Wy, ines plant, both in eye, COlor of spines, mee dwarf bushy gg srowthand poe ees some flowers; as - extremely hardy; yy 7 a bed of vt andy; = in full bloom is ==: admirable ; fine S 95 cts. 2232, large flattened joints. 2936. O. Monacantha Beautiful plant, the joints of which are handsomely variegated white and green; “0. Mapacentia: Strong grower ; 25 cts. to $1. Variegata. young growth pink. 50 cts. to $5. tings, 28 cts. 2240. O.Nigricans. Large joints and very dark spines. 296 cts. to $1. 2280. O.Prolifera. Dwarf sort from the coast of California. 25 to 50 ets. 2290. O. Rafinesquei. This may be .~, said to be a common plant, but when in * bloom its beauty is amply sufficient to Cut. == most fastidious. When established it is cov- ered with hundreds of flowers; hardy. 15 cts. to$1. $1 per dozen. 2306. O. Salmiana. Slender growing species of upright growth. 50 cts. to $1. 2310. O. Senilis. Often called Old Man Cactus, on account of the white hairs with which itis covered. 25 cts. to $1. 2360. O. Tuna. Elegant strong grow- _ing plant; soon making very large fine specimens, blooming abund- antly ; “flow ers satiny yellow; bear- _ ing edible fruit, = the size of an egg. = 25 cts. to $1. 50 additional varieties at from 25 cts. to $1 each, according to size and varieties. 10 Opuntiz, our choice, by mail for $2. those priced, at 15 cts. each. Strong cuttings of all the above, except PERESKAIA. | RHIPSALIS. Plants used mainly for grafting other Bis : : We have the following sorts: Cassytha sorts on, though several are well worth | Funalis, Mesembryanthemoides, Pachy- growing for their fine foliage as well as | Oren! kere : : i 3 _ ptera, Paradoxa, Saglionis, Salicornoides their flowers. Pereskia Aculeata, Bleo Selwattsiana, atmo Ws: Aesrte , and Subulata, 25 to 50 cts. each: i AGAVES. These and the following plants are | mostly grown in connection with Cacti, though not belonging to that family, and | are indispensable in beds of Cacti. Un- ‘doubtedly we have the largest assort- ment in the United States, our collection embracing more than 50 distinct varie- ties. Prices vary from 25 cts. to $25 each, according to varieties. We send 4 distinct sorts, our choice, for $i. 12 varieties,$4. 25 varieties, $10. Agave Victoria Regina, finest of all the Agaves; blooms when five years old. 50 cts. to $25 each. i j | ini SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA. A beauti- NT i ann - ful plant, splen- Mesembryanthemum Tigrinum. didly adapted for the decora- Mesembryanthemums are very inter- tion of drawing- esting plants of péculiar and much diver- rooms and halls, sified growth, each plant seeming like as it stands an entirely different family. They bear drought and large and curious flowers, and are much ‘dust with im- | admired. The one here illustrated, M. punity, and Tigrinum, is the most curious of all. 50 scarcely requires cts. to $l. Several other sorts at 25 cts. any water. The | to 50 cts. each. leaves, as shown | . in cut, grow to Sedum Sempervivoides. A remarkable a a length of 3 to. plant; never before y 4 feet, and are. . offered in this coun- beautifully. try, which bears very striped cross- large clusters, meas- wise, with broad | uring 12 inches in white variega- | diameter, of bril- tions on a dark liant colored flowers; green ground. a gorgeous sight to ———— 35 cts. to $1, by | = look upon when in => mail or express. ~ bloom. 25 to 50 cts. F. Si = ¥ 2%. => A e ‘ aD \ F Whe a 21 Gasteria. Aloe Variegata. These are plants to which but little attention has been paid by florists in this country, and yet they well deserve it, for although all are not of remarkable quick growth, they are nevertheless decidedly ornamental for placing on a parlor window sill, growing in shells, hanging baskets or jardiniéres. While they enjoy a sunny position as well as most other plants, they do equally well in the shade and are therefore useful for sticking in little nooks where no other plants will grow. They all bear fong spikes of flowers, which open successively, last a consider- able time and mostly combining yellow, red, orange and green in color. All thrive in a mixture of open loam and peat, with a small quantity of manure added, but we have found them to do equally as well in coarse red gravel. In winter but little water should be given, but they will take any amount of it in summer when in full growth. Propagation is mostly done by suckers, which they produce very freely, and on this account they are desirable, as all your friends will want them. Aloe Variegata. Too well represented in our cut to need a description. Leaves spirally arranged, face concave; back keeled, bright green, copiously striped with light gray on both sides. Very rare. Price, 50 cents to $I, according to size. Aloe Vera. A beautiful sort, with pale green, almost gray leaves, very long. Makes a graceful plant; being a tall and quick grower, makes it desirable for centre of basket, bed, etc. Price, 25 cents to $1. Aloe Picta. When well grown and not stunted as to light and nourishment this soon makes a remarkably handsome plant. The leaves are broad, thick and charmingly recurved. The color is a green, spotted and mottled all over with white and green of astill lighter shade. Flower spike enormous in size, and growing at the rate of 2 inches a day until 2 feet high, when it produces a beautiful panicle of yellow, orange and green flowers. A plant that will last a life-time and bloom regu- larly every season. Price, according to size, 50 cents to $2. 20 other varieties at same prices. Gasterias. Of these, there are some 25 varieties, all of them somewhat of the same habit of growth. Leaves mostly tongue-shaped, some short, others long. They are all beautifully spotted with white, in raised lump. Flowers on graceful spikes, blooming in winter. Price, 25 cents to $1. Haworthias. Natives of the Cape of Good Hope, and very interesting plants, indeed. Leaves broad, thick and fleshy.. Highly ornamental, like the preceding species, require no attention whatever, and will live for months without watering. Price, 25 cents to $2, according to size. Two plants of our choice for 50 cents. Bas ie Five plants, our choice, from some 50 varieties, all handsome and distinct, including 1 Aloe, 1 Gasteria, 1 Haworthia, 1 Agave, for $1, postage paid. AMORPHOPHALLUS RIVIERI. Snake Palm, Devil’s Tongue and other queer names are given to this wonder- ful Aroid. It is a bulb which, after ECHEVERIA AGAVOIDES. The handsomest of all the Echever- jas, and not offered by anyone in this country. It resembles a beautiful little century plant, with frosty leaves edged with carmine; flowers, orange. 450cts. to $1 each. 5 other varieties, at 25 cts. each, or the 5 for $1. RESURRECTION PLANT. resting during winter, sends up in spring | a vigorous stem, almost black in color, | speckled and dotted with rose. stem finally expands into three large decompound leaves, spreading out like | an elegant palm. Flower spathe, large | and most curious, like an enormous dark | red Calla Lily. Native of Cochin China ; makes an elegant subject for the lawn. Price, 50 cts. to $2. Plant out in summer, or grow in pots in good, rich soil; in winter keep the bulb dry and away from frost. CACTUS SEER. We have seed of Cacti, and any one _ , having the patience | = to grow them, cannot | fail to be rewarded | for their trouble. Per packet of from 10 to 50 seeds, 10 cents. Large packet of seed of some 20 25 cts. a See instruetions for ‘Hints on Cacti.” over 200 varieties of | This | varieties mixed. | } A curious-looking dried-up plant, which when placed in water expands and becomes green. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. Some new Cacti (not mentioned in Catalogue or “ Hints on Cacti”). EPIPHYLLUM GUEDENEY! (NEW). The most remarkable new Epi- phyllum ever introduced. The only one having pure white flowers, 33 inches in diameter, and exhaling a most delightful odor, and withal a strong vigorous grower. Offered for the first time in this | country, and not catalogued by any of | the largest European houses. | plants, $1.50 each; after October 1, 1889, Small price will be $1. EPIPHYLLUM RUSSELLIANUM GAERTNERI. Flowers entirely distinct from any other Crab Cactus, being most brilliant in colors, and of a regular form like those of Cereus Speciosissimus. $1 to $2 each. If you have only a place for one Cac- tus, that one should be “the Old Man Cactus,” mentioned on page 17; remark- ably cheap at 75 cts. It is the most peculiar of all living plants. YaACCAS. Of these we have a few varie- ties, such as Yucca Aloefolia. Which is perfectly hardy and a magnifi- cent bloomer. 25 ets. to $1. Yucca Filamentosa. (Adam’s Needle.) Also hardy; flower spikes 2 feetin length. 25 cts. to $1. Yucca Aloefolia Variegata. Leaves striped with white. Makes elegant specimens for the lawn in summer, and for parlor or hall during winter; rare in this country, and always admired by every one who sees it. $1 to $25. BOWIEA VOLUBILIS. A very interesting twining bulbous perennial plant, with curious leafless branches. South Africa. New in this country. May be planted out or grown in pots. 50 cts. to $1 each. SPIDER LILY (Pancratium). Magnificent flowering bulb, having white, waxy-like flowers, delightfully fragrant, lasting a long time, and bloom- ing in the fall. Evergreen bulb. 35 cts. to $1, for blooming size. *« Reminders + In “ Hints on Cacti” you will find every- thing concerning Cacti. We have some 3 to 500 other varieties of Cacti, besides those mentioned here. The best bloomers are Phyllocacti, Epi- phyllums and Cerei. Our prices are about one-half those of other dealers. We are the headquarters for Cacti, and supply all European houses. Besides Cacti, we can supply you any other plants you may desire. Should your plants be infested with ‘““mealy bugs,” they may be removed with a stiff brush, or sprayed with pure alco- hol through a small atomizer, which can be purchased at any drug store. Let the soil for all Cacti be rather _ more sandy than the other way. A \ \ % ~ 7 ° SAPHORBIAS. It seems rather strange to us that-florists have not taken hold of these plants for decorative purposes, for which they are so eminently suitable. Many of them are of very quick growth, and will endure the dry air of heated rooms or halls with impunity. Euphorbia Triangularis, for example—the largest plant shown in our cut—makes a growth of 12 to 18 inches every year, adding symmetri- cally-arranged branches to its straight, woody stem, and makes a very valua- ble plant in a very few years, that does not require one-tenth the atten- tion that a palm does, and is never troubled by insects. Euphorbia Grandicornis is still more remarkable on account of its tremendous spines and queer, contorted form. (See plant on left side of cut.) All the 100 or more varieties known are not, however, of tall growth, some being delicate, little imbricated gems, wonderful to look upon, and that have delighted the eyes of professionals, who never ; dreamed of such beau- ties. y Our collection was procured from South Africa at great expense, yet it consists of some 50 varieties, of which we have but very few dupli- cates. Prices, 50 cents to $1.50 each, according to size and. variety,-up~ to $50 dollars each.’ "<= Of Euphorbia Trian- gularis we have a fine stock, and can furnish plants at from 60 cents up - to $20 each. Unrooted i, / cuttings, 25 cents. Euphorbia Splendens. Fine sort, making a large bushy plant, profuse, ; brilliant winter bloomer. Wa. —s oy alg eS ae 35 cents to $5 each; ll ale. fh rt, Ee cuttings, 15 cents. A Group of Euphorbias. We will send 3 choice ; varieties of Euphorbias, by mail, for $1. Cuttings of 25 other varieties at 25 cents each. These should be placed in dry sand and not watered at all until roots have formed. If covered with a tumbler or hand-glass, so much the better.