. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of Royal Palm Nurseries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Tropical plants Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Citrus fruit industry Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. 38 REASONER BROS., ONECO, Echinocactus Capricornus. (See page 37.] OPUNTIA. The Opuntias are the most suitable of all the Cacti for open air cultivation in Florida. Most of the species grow vigorously, and are perfectly hardy here ; many form peculiarly picturesque specimens for the lawn or flower garden. They are the Prickly Pear Cactus. 0. Com
. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of Royal Palm Nurseries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Tropical plants Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Citrus fruit industry Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. 38 REASONER BROS., ONECO, Echinocactus Capricornus. (See page 37.] OPUNTIA. The Opuntias are the most suitable of all the Cacti for open air cultivation in Florida. Most of the species grow vigorously, and are perfectly hardy here ; many form peculiarly picturesque specimens for the lawn or flower garden. They are the Prickly Pear Cactus. 0. Comanchica. A distinct variety from Northern Mexico and United States border. The round- ish oblong "leaves" (joints) are 5 to 7 inches long by 3 to 5 broad; light green in color. Large flowers ; yellow. 15 cents each. 0. Davisii. Rare new sort from California. Cy- lindrical joints, covered with pure white spines, making a handsome appearance. Can be grown in tree shape, with a large head. A gem. Not offered by other firms, that we are aware of. 40 cents each. 0. Englemanni, var. occidentalis. Finely spined ; has beautiful flowers and very fair fruit. A rare species from Southern California, here offered for the first time. 35 cents each. 0. Ficus Indica. Indian Fig Cactus. An ex- ceedingly hardy and ornamental species of Cactus. The plant reaches a height of 10 feet, and is very striking as a scenic plant. The fruits are yellow, and are eaten raw or used for jellies, etc. Perfectly hardy here. The fruit is sometimes shipped to New York from the West Indies. The plant has but few spines. 25 cents each, § per dozen. 0. frutescens. Mexico and Texas. A slender plant, looking like a small Cereus. Produces edible fruit. Is extremely odd and distinct. 15 and 25 cents each. 0. Kleiniae. Mexico. A very hardy sort, with cylindrical joints, resembling some species of Cereus. Not very spiny, and forms a fine tree- like specimen. 20 cents each. 0. leucotricha. Mexico. This perf
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