. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1901. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. f'S ' 'ti. Fig. 2200 SOME ATTRACTIVE CACTI—II. 'N the October issue, a few of the differ- ent famihes of Cacti were mentioned, with a very short description of some ^p of the most attractive members in each, and in this article some other branches of the species will be taken up. First, there is the small family of Anhaloniums, consist- ing" of some five varieties. Foremost among- these is A. fissuratum, the " Living ; This great curiosity has more of the appear- ance of a finely carved piece of
. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1901. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. f'S ' 'ti. Fig. 2200 SOME ATTRACTIVE CACTI—II. 'N the October issue, a few of the differ- ent famihes of Cacti were mentioned, with a very short description of some ^p of the most attractive members in each, and in this article some other branches of the species will be taken up. First, there is the small family of Anhaloniums, consist- ing" of some five varieties. Foremost among- these is A. fissuratum, the " Living ; This great curiosity has more of the appear- ance of a finely carved piece of stone than of a living plant, the shell having a hard surface, and the bright, purplish flowers come as a surprise from such an unlikely looking quarter. This is an extremely curi- ous and wonderfu plant, and lives where sometimes no rain falls for two years. It will stand any amount of drought, but too much water, while the plant is dormant, will soon cause it to rot. It generally blooms soon after being started growing, when im- ported from its native soil, and given favor- able conditions. Besides this one there is a smaller species, and much rarer, A. Sulca- tum, which is a quite persistent bloomer, having pretty purple flowers. A. Prismati- cum, grows larger than either of the otherSv and is of a diff"erent formation, the parts which stand for leaves being hard and smooth, tapering to a small point. The flowers are also very much larger and finer, being about two-and-a-half inches across, of a white shade. This is highly prized by all collectors, it being scarce even in its natural home. Two other varieties, A. Lewini, and A. Williamsii, are called "dumplingcactus,"" from their appearance. They are round, and composed of a fleshy substance, having a long turnip like root. They bloom very freely, the flowers being of a light rose color. A family of Cacti, among which are some well-known and commonly grown sorts, as. well as a very large number of beau
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