Archive image from page 46 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches cyclopediaofamer02bail2 Year: 1900 EPIPHYLLXJM EQUISETUM 537 the pots, so as to show them off to better advantage when in flower. Perenkia acuJeata and P. Bleo are the stock most commonly used for grafting Epiphyllums upon, though some gardeners
Archive image from page 46 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches cyclopediaofamer02bail2 Year: 1900 EPIPHYLLXJM EQUISETUM 537 the pots, so as to show them off to better advantage when in flower. Perenkia acuJeata and P. Bleo are the stock most commonly used for grafting Epiphyllums upon, though some gardeners prefer grafting upon Cereus friangularis, taking clean, healthy pieces about 1 foot in length, first rooting them and establishing them in pots, then grafting when active growth of the Epiphyllums commences in spring. It is said by some gardeners that Epiphyllums do better and may be brought into flower earlier by grafting on Cereus tri- angularis. Other species of Cereus may also be used as stock plants for grafting upon, especially the upright- growing species, as C. colubrhms. The system known as wedge-grafting is the best method. When grown upon their own roots, the soil best suited to them is two-thirds fibrous loam and one-third leaf-mold, with a fair proportion of silver sand and pounded brick added to keep the soil porous, as they are very impatient of too much moisture at the roots. The pots or pans in which they are grown must also be well drained. They require careful watering at all times, but during the fall and early winter they should receive only enough to keep them from shriveling. They are best kept in the greenhouse the whole year round, giv- ing them an abundance of air during the summer to in- sure well ripened growth. A temperature of 45-50° during winter will be sufficient, though a higher tem- perature may be given after January 1 if wanted in flower earlier. Edwakd J. Canning. truncWum, Haw. Crab Cactus. Christmas Cactus. Fig. 7G5. Stems much branched
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