Echinocereus - Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society

May 2007
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The Los Angeles Cactus & Succulent Society is a non-profit organization. Since 1935 our purpose has been the education, conservation, &
study of cacti & succulents. The “Cactus Chronicle” is the official bulletin of the Los Angeles Cactus & Succulent Society, an affiliate of the
Cactus & Succulent Society of America, Inc. Any material in the “Cactus Chronicle” may be copied or reproduced by other clubs on our
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May PLANTS OF THE MONTH
Cactus : < Echinocereus
Succulents : Fouquiria, Idria
Caudiciforms : Adenia, Adenium >
Plant of the Month mini-show.
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Our next program promises to be the first of its kind - even better than a succulent slideshow a succulent sideshow.
All red grafted cactus in the 99¢ store aside, most crested, monstrose, and variegated succulents provide a great
lure to collectors. We know why we like them because they are different, unique, stunning, etc. But do we really
know why they are the way they are? If you have ever wondered this, Mr. Buckner promises to deliver the answers.
A member of almost every cactus and succulent society in Southern California, Michael is well versed in the field of
cacti and succulents. He has helped judge the CSSA shows since 1972. Since about the same time, Michael has
chosen succulents as a full time occupation. As a California Certified Nurseryman, he helps operate a retail cactus
store in Old Town San Diego titled The Plant Man. As a licensed Landscape contractor, he is a champion
designer of xeriscape gardens around the San Diego region. One such representation is on Display at Cuyamaca
College as the H. Warren. Buckner Water Conservation Garden. Michael will be bringing living examples of crests,
chimeras, variegated, and monstrose succulents. However, if you have a really cool example of any of the above, we
encourage you to bring it for show and tell. Lastly, Michael will have plants to offer at the sales tables so come
prepared.
BRING PLANTS We might learn when we try to share, it’s suppose to be fun (haha)
General Meeting starts at 7:30 PM on the first Thursday of the month at the Sepulveda Garden Center
located at 16633 Magnolia Blvd. in Encino between Hayvenhurst and Balboa.
Set-up and social hour starts at 6:30 PM.
Bring a smile! Make new friends! GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

PLANTS FOR THE YEAR 2007
LOS ANGELES CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Month Cacti Succulents
January Mammillaria over 6" pots Cotylendon, Tylecodon
February Notocactus, Parodia Aloe & Aloe Hybrids
March Thelocactus, Corypantha, Rebutia Gasteria & Gasteria hybrids
April Ferocactus, Echinocactus
Sansevieria & Sanseveria
hybrids
May Echinocereus Fouquiria, Idria
June Echinopsis, Lobivia, Mediolobivia Agave, Yucca, Nolina
July Opuntia & related species
Jatropha, Monadenium,
Pedilanthus, Synadenium
August Melocactus Euphorbia Madagascar
September
Pediocactus, Uebelmannia,
Turbinicarpus
Hoyas, Dischidia
October Copiapoa, Matucana, Oroya Echeveria, Dudleya
November Crests, Monstrose, Variegate Crests, Montrose, Variegate
December Annual Holiday Party
Succulents (Caudiciform)
Your Favorite
Sarcocaulon, Pelargonium, Begonia
Bursera, Pachycormus
Entry Classes: A new member may show as novice. Any novice who has achieved 20 first place awards or 40 total awards
must move to the Advanced Class at the beginning of the following year. Owner of commercial nurseries must show in the open
class; however, all members are free to show in open class.
Prizes: In each of the three entry classes, the top three scorers in cacti and the top three scorers in other succulents will be
awarded prizes at the LACSS Holiday party in December.
Entry Requirements: All entrants must be LACSS members. We would like plant entries to be on the judging table no later
than 7:15pm. No more than two cacti and two other succulents per entrant per month. Advanced and open class entries must
have been in member’s possession at least six months. Minimum possession for novice class has been waived. All entries must
be succulent plants. If there is a tie between plants the following three guidelines will determine the winner of the tie breakers:
Plants in flower, the rarity of the plant, and the public appeal.
Judging Scale
Points Awarded
Condition 70% First 15
Size and Maturity 15% Second 10
Staging 10% Third 5
Nomenclature 5% Others 2
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HUNTINGTON GARDEN TOUR May 12th at 10AM - FREE
Just a reminder about mentioning the huntington trip in
your newsletter - should i write something? we'll meet at
the main entrance, tour the desert garden and then go over
to the succulent nursery for some plant shopping - after
that, members can go eat in the tea room and tour the
other gardens and art collections on their own - trip is free
for members - and here is a pic of our group at Lotusland
(feel free to say fun was had by all!) in case you want to
include it in your newsletter
- Jeff Karsner
Ficus
Adenia, Adenium
Pachypodium, Pachycormus
Uncarina, Pterodiscus
Euphorbia caudiciform,
non-Madagascar
Bombax, Calibanus
Ipomea, Fockea
Crests, Monstrose, Variegate

Welcome New Members!!!
Gilda Garcia, North Hollywood
Eugene Drorin, Woodland Hills (guest that became a member at the meeting!)
Guest that signed in at the April Meeting was Jan Gordon
NAMETAGS—Please sign-in when you come to the monthly meeting. We would like you to wear your nametag. If you do
not have your own badge with your name, we will give you a nametag when you sign-in. As a tradition, we give a plant to
guests and new members. Sometimes there are leftover plants. These plants will be given to sign-in members according to the
number space that their name is entered. A good reason for everyone to sign-in upon arrival! THANK YOU!
BOARD MEETINGS
Next board meeting is May 11th at 6:30pm at my house. All LACSS members are welcome at our Board Meetings. Please
contact me if you would like to attend so I can give you my address. You would need to bring a chair!
HUNTINGTON GARDEN TOUR
Jeff Karsner has arranged for members of our club to be admitted to Huntington Botanical Garden FREE on May 12th at
10:00AM. Interested? See Jeff Karsner at the meeting or contact him at 818-422-6568 or via email to jeffkarsner@aol.com.
HOLIDAY PARTY COMMITTEE
Sandy Chase is organizing a Holiday Party committee. Any volunteers? See Sandy Chase at the meeting or contact her at 818-
367-0864 or via email to exoticfloraandfauna@msn.com.
BONSAI PLANTS
We are looking for a person that is very knowledgeable with Bonsai plants. If you are that person, please see Barbara Hall or
contact her at 818-368-6914 or via email to lbcjhall@aol.com.
LACSS Show and Sale
Our show and sale will be June 8-10 this year. Tables may be purchased at $175/two tables (minimum). Extra tables may be
added for $75 each up to a maximum of four total tables. Please start saving and bring to the show small boxes that plant
purchases can be placed in. To reserve your tables, contact Artie Chavez at 818-363-3432 or cactus7@verizon.net.
MEMBER GARDEN TOUR/BBQ
We would like to plan a garden tour of a few different members’ gardens later this year. Is your garden so beautiful that you
would just love to share it with our members? Please let Jeff Karsner know if you are interested in hosting a tour of your
garden. We will tour member gardens and finish up with a wonderful BBQ!!!
Novice—Cactus
1st Rio Cernik Ferocactus gracilis;
2nd Rio Cernik Echinocactus polycephalus;
3rd Ronit Weiss Ferocactus species.
Honorable Mentions:
Ronit Weiss Ferocactus sp.?
Liz Tungate Echinocactus grusonii
Novice—Succulent
1st John Martinez Sansevieria suffruticosa;
2nd Norma Lewis Sansevieria canalicolata;
3rd Lea Imamura Sansevieria species;
3rd Norma Lewis Sansevieria sielensis.
Novice—Caudiciform
1st Frank White Ficus pediolaris
Advanced—Cactus
1st John Mathews Echinocactus horizonthalonius;
2nd John Mathews Ferocactus latispinus;
3rd W/M Wegner Ferocactus glaucescens.
Advanced—Succulent
1st W/M Wegner Sansevieria "moonshine";
2nd Barbara Hall Sansevieria ballyi;
3rd W/M Wegner Sansevieria cylindrica.
Advanced—Caudiciform
None.
Open—Cactus
1st Barbara Nolan Echinocactus grusonii;
2nd Barbara Nolan Echinocactus species
Open—Succulent
1st Matt Maggio Sansevieria cylindrica;
2nd Barbara Nolan Sansevieria singularis;
3rd Barbara Nolan Sansevieria species.
Open—Caudiciform
None.

Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society
Cacti of the Month May 2007 - Echinocereus
Vince Basta's Echinocereus baileyi shown in
the 15 th InterCity Show
Echinocereus species can be found
throughout the Western United States,
and the range of species stretches
through the American west and through
Northern and Central Mexico to about
Mexico City. As might be expected from
a genus covering such a large range,
Echinocereus are extremely varied in
form, ranging from nearly spineless green
balls such as E. knippelianus, to very
spiny short columnar species such as E.
engelmannii, to pencil thin sticks such a
E. poselgeri.
In general, Echinocereus is an under
appreciated genus. Most growers have
one or two, but having killed a few in
their early collecting days, usually
because of over watering, concentrate on
other genera. Most of the species are in
fact easy to grow. Many of the species
are quite variable, and exhibit different
spination and flower colors depending on
the local environment. As a result, a
large number of species were named.
These are being reduced to a more
conservative 30 to 50 species. The
varieties and local growth forms provide
an enormous range of interesting plants
to grow.
Most Echinocereus have spectacular
flowers, giving rise to such common
names as Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus,
Calico Cactus. These common names
are often attached to more than one
species. Echinocereus flowers erupt
through the skin, leaving scars. Offsets
also erupt through the skin.
Propagation from cuttings is relatively
easy, but attention needs to cleanliness is
important. Use of Rootone, or another
rooting compound containing a fungicide
helps ensure success.
Tom Glavich May 2004
Photos T. Nomer

Los Angeles Cactus & Succulent Society
Succulent of the Month—May 2007 : Fouquieria & Idria
Fouquieria fasiculata from the 2001 LACSS show
Courtesy of Blaire Hoover, 3/18/2004
Pachycormus for informational purposes only.
Pachycormus, Fouquieria, Idria
This group of plants hails from Mexico and Baja California. Of the three
genera mentioned above, Pachycormus discolor and Idria columnaris are
strictly winter growers, or at least that seems to be the rule and not the
exception. Both plants are monotypic, meaning that they are the sole
representative of the genus. The Fouquieria genus contains about a half
dozen or more species that thrive during hot summers, provided of
course they receive ample water.
I. columnaris, sometimes referred to as the "boojum tree" is a slow
growing pachycaul that may reach 50 or more feet in habitat. Although
often thought of as slow growing, I have seen a 3 year old, reach 2 inches
in diameter and 6 inches in height. According to Miles Anderson and
Terry Hewitt, I. columnaris can take 25 degrees for a brief period.
Although this plant will undoubtedly survive a cold spell in the mid 20s, it
tends to set the plant back a bit. Possibly the best remedy would be to
give this highly coveted caudiciform daytime warmth in the greenhouse,
even if no heat can be provided at night. Grown only from seed, the Idria
produces flowers on older specimens and on plants over 6 feet tall.
Pachycormus discolor
This plant is endemic to Baja California and tends to be difficult to acquire
unless it is a small seedling. In habitat a plant may reach 20 feet.
However, even with the right conditions in cultivation, I have found it
difficult to grow more than a half inch in diameter annually. That is not to
say that a great deal of height may be achieved in a season, but to attain
the windswept look of a bonsai, time is the only answer. Many
enthusiasts like the plant for its feathery leaves that are sometimes
confused with the genus Bursera. Under potting the plant seems to accelerate the growth of the caudex as
does growing the plant hard.
Fouquieria
Primarily a summer growing genus, this group of plants also originates in Mexico/Baja California. Most
enthusiasts are quite familiar with the Ocotillo, or Fouquieria spendens. This plant displays leaves only after
moisture and much of the time looks like a group of sticks shooting from the ground. That is not to diminish the
striking beauty of this landscape plant. Of the caudiciform Fouquierias, F. Fasciculata and F. Purposa are
frequently sought after but seldom available. Both plants can form a beautiful caudex with greenish bark. More
commonly available are F. macdougallii and diguettii, both bearing a nice caudex and commonly referred to as
a tree-ocotillo. F. diguettii can form an impressive caudex when grown hard in a smaller pot. Additionally, this
plant can be persuaded to keep its leaves year round when provided a warmer winter in a greenhouse. Grown
from cuttings and seed, F. macdougallii may flower the earliest of the Fouquierias and boasts a beautiful
display of red buds in 3-5 years from seed. Although both plants are considered to be hardy in light frost, I have
discovered that F. macdougallii can take colder temperatures in to the high 20s. On the other hand, F. diguettii
will lose newly formed or thin branches in the high 20s when left out in the open. The plant will recover and frost
may be your friend by controlling the staggering growth rate of this species.

Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society
Succulent of the Month May 2007 - Adenia and Adenium
Adenium is a member of the
Apocynaceae, and a relative of
Pachypodium, Oleander, and
Vinca. The Apocynaceae is
home to many showy flowering
plants used for ornamental and
medicinal purposes. Oleander
is a staple of much of Southern
California Gardening, Vinca is
grown world.
Adenium are native to Africa.
Adenium are easy to grow,
requiring only good fertilizer,
and lots of water when in
growth, and protection from
cold and damp when dormant.
Some growers place their
plants in their garages in late
fall to force dormancy, and
protect them from cold and
damp. Adenium hybridization
for caudex shape and flower
color is being undertaken
around the world. One of the
best hybridizers is Bill
Hagblom, and the pictures that
are on his page are his.
Adenia is an entirely
unrelated plant, a
member of the
Passiflora or Passion
Flower family. Most of
the collectable Adenias
have large bases that
support climbing stems
or branches. In habitat
they are often found in
brush, with the branches
scrambling up through
brush, or alternately
growing in a open area,
entirely covered by a
sprawling mass of live
and dead stems.
In cultivation the sprawling
stems are regularly
pruned to keep the plant
good looking in a pot (as
well as transportable).
All of the Adenia are
cold sensitive,
particularly when young,
and should never be
exposed to cold and
damp.
Collectable species include
Adenia globosa, with a green
spherical body, resembling in
texture and color a giant
avocado.
Another wonderful spiny
species is Adenia spinosa. In
this species the body is gray
brown at the base, fading to an
olive green on the upper
surface. A forest of dense
spiny branches comes from the
caudex.
Adenia glauca has a base much
like an Adenium, before
tapering to a vine like stem.
Tom Glavich June 2004

Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society (LACSS)
2007 Show Information and Rules
When and Where the Show is being Held.
The show will be held June 9 th (Saturday) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P. M. and June 10 th (Sunday), from 9:00 A.
M. to 4:00 P. M. at the Sepulveda Garden Center.
Who May Enter Show/Exhibit?
Any member of the LACSS in good standing may exhibit plants in the show.
What are the Entry Categories?
Members who typically show plants in the Novice or Advanced class may enter the publicly judged portion of
the show. Unlike other shows that require showers to place their plants in particular categories, this show will
ask individuals to gather together a collections or grouping of plants around a specific theme. It is expected that
the collection or groups will consist of somewhere between 10 to 20 plants. Possible collections or grouping
include:
(I) A collection of species from the same genera, e.g. several Mammillarias, Echeverias;
(II) A collection or groups around a general type of plant, e.g. miniatures, crests, monstrose, .seed
grown, grafted, or caudiciform plants
(III) A collection of plants from a specific geographic area, e. g. South African Aloes, Cacti and
Succulents native to Baja, or Madagascan succulents.
(IV) A collection or grouping focusing on a specific topic, e. g. plants that are disappearing in habitat,
plants that flower prolifically (could included Gynocalyciums), or plants that are excellent candidate for
drought resistant climates or environments.
Members who are selling plants at the show (these individuals typically show in the Open classification) are
required to bring a minimum of (5)10 plants but no more than (10)20; the exact display numbers will be
determined after all Novice and Advanced members have submitted their registration form to the Show Chair.
Open exhibitors can follow the grouping categories described above or can assemble a more idiosyncratic
grouping consistent with an advanced theme or concept.
In all three categories (Novice, Advanced, and Open), showers must provide very explicit labels identifying the
genera, species, and natural habitat of the plants as well as any additional education information that the
members feel will be helpful for the public to appreciate the collection. Please feel free to incorporate as much
information as you deem worthwhile.
Is There a Special Registration Process?
The short answer is yes. To enter the show, each participant must register with the Show Chair Steven Frieze no
later than May 21, 2007. At the time of registration, you must indicate what type of grouping or collection you
will bring and the approximate number of plants that will be entered. This information is being requested to
ensure that each entrant has adequate space to exhibit his/her plants
You may contact Steven in any of the following ways:
Address:
15914 Rayen St.
North Hills, California 91343
Email:
sfrieze@csudh.edu
Phone Number:
(818) 892-1669
Late registration will not be accepted so please contact Steven by the May 21 st deadline.

Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society (LACSS)
2007 Show Information and Rules
Is This a Judged Show?
Once again the short answer is yes. Members who show in the Novice and Advance Categories will have their
collection judged by the public (the criteria for judging will be described below). Those individuals showing in
the Open category (sellers) will have their exhibitions judged by a panel of three members selected by the Show
chair and society President. The criteria for judging the Open entries, is still under development.
Who Will Receive an Award and What They Will Win.
In both the Novice and Advanced categories, there will be a first, second, and third place winner. Winners in
these categories will receive a permanent trophy appropriately engraved. In addition:
First place winner in both the Novice and Advanced categories will receive a $150 gift certificate to be
used with any of the vendors selling at the show or at the plant auction to be held Saturday evening,
June 9 th ( all gift certificates must be redeemed at the close of the show on Sunday, June 10 th ;
Second place in winner in both categories will receive a $50 gift certificate to be used in the manner
described above; and
Third place winners will receive a $25 gift certificate to be used in the manner described above.
There will also be a first, second, and third place winner in the Open Category. Winners in this category will
receive a trophy only.
Judging Logistics for the Show and Judging Criteria.
Anyone viewing the show will have an opportunity to vote on the winners; this include LACSS members,
members from other clubs, and the public. As an individual enters the Sepulveda Garden Meeting Room, she/he
will be given a ballot with instructions on to how to complete it. Persons attending the show will be asked to
exit in selected locations. At these exits will be a LACSS volunteer who will encourage the visitor to complete
the requested information and assist them if that is desired.
The ballots will list and describe the following criteria:
Is the collection attractive and/or impressive
Is the collection unusual or different from the visitors perspective
Are the plants staged in an attractive and/or dramatic fashion
Does the staging enhance or detract from the plant
Are the plants staged with other materials such as rocks or drift wood
If the plants are staged with other materials do they enhance or detract from the plant
Are the plants well labeled
What is the quality of the education information presented by the exhibitor
Is the collection/grouping theme well articulated in the documentation presented in the display
Visitors will be asked to use the above criteria in grading the displays.
Who will make the Final Decision if Disputes Arise?
The show chair and LACSS President are responsible for resolving any difference, disputes, problems,
associated with the displays or judging. Their decision is final.

April 26-29
Southern California Spring Garden Show. South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Thurs & Fri: 10am-9pm, Sat: 10am-
8pm, Sun: 11am-6:30pm.
May 5-6
Sunset Succulent Society Show & Sale. Veterans Memorial Center, Garden Room, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, California.
Contact Info: 310-822-1783.
May 20
33rd Annual Spring Plant Sale 10am-4pm. Huntington Botanical Garden, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA.
Info: 626-405-2160. Members Shop Early!!!
May 20
Epiphyllum Society Of America Show & Sale. Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia, California. Info: 310-831-1209
May 25-30
CSSA 32nd Biennial Convention. www.cssainc.org/content/blogcategory/0/237/
Seattle Airport DoubleTree. Reception May 25, presentations May 26, 27, 29, 30, and field trips May 28.
June 2-3
San Diego C&SS Show & Sale. Balboa Park, Room 101, San Diego. Info: 619-477-4779.
June 8-10
Los Angeles C&SS Show & Sale. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd, Encino, CA. Info: 818-363-3432
June 9
Gates C&SS 32nd Show & Sale. 9am-4pm. Saturday show starts at 1pm. Jurupa Mts. Cultural Center, 7621 Granite Hill Dr.,
Glen Avon, CA. Info: 909-360-8802.
June 29-July 2
CSSA Annual Show & Sale. Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA. Info: 626-405-2160 or 2277.
Plant sales start June 30-July 2. The show opens on July 1-July 2. Open to the public.
August 3-5
30th Annual NCCSS Show & Sale-Brookside Gardens-Wheaton, MD
August 17-19
Mid-Iowa C&SS Show/Sale. Merle Hay Mall, Douglas Ave & Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA. Info: Rebecca Hoeppner: 515-
292-1289 or Dorstenia@aol.com
August 18-19
22nd Annual Intercity Show & Sale. LA County Arboretum 301 N Baldwin Ave Arcardia CA. Call Tom Glavich: 626-798-2430
Or Barbara Hall 818-368-6914
Sept 2
Huntington Symposium, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA.
Oct 13-14
San Gabriel Valley C&SS Show and Sale. LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcardia, CA.
DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND PLEASE CONFIRM EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDANCE. INCORRECT? EMAIL ME.
Tentative Speakers for 2007
May 3 Michael Buckner, Succulent Oddities
June 7 Kelly Griffin, Agaves
July 5 Petra Crist, Namibia?
August 2 Matt Maggio, Integrated Pest Management
September 6 Guy Wrinkle, Conservation of Succulents
October 4 Dylan Hannon, Succulent Propagation Demo
November 1 Chris Barnhill, Mesembs

All I can say about our 5 April meeting is "WOW". We enjoyed a "hands on" session on plant staging &
cultivation by two renowned experts in our hobby, Artie Chavez & Steve Frieze. The best part, however,
was having many of our members bringing in plants & pots to have the "experts" stage for them. Maxine
& I have been members of LACSS for over 35 years & we always learn something new from these
demonstrations, or maybe our old brains forgot & had to re-learn, no comments please. The POM
contest went very well with many outstanding plants, particularly by our novice members, keep it up. Our
club thanks Steve Frieze, Bill Polakow & Matt Maggio for judging the POM plants. Starting with the 3
May meeting, all members who enter plants in the POM contest will receive a free ticket for our raffle of
outstanding plants. See Liz Tungate for your free tickets up to a total of 4, of course. Speaking of the
plant raffle, it would be nice if our members who sell at our monthly meetings would donate a plant or
related item to the raffle. There are many exciting events coming up in the next few months that will be
covered in the Chronicle so I won't go into all of them, however, I would like to point our the next two
events that I encourage all of our members to attend. First is the 12 May Huntington Gardens Tour.
Maxine & I have been there many times but always enjoy going again as this will be a "behind the
scenes" tour where "few have gone before". Don't miss this event. Our daughter & son-in-law are even
coming down from Orinda, up North, to go on the tour with us. The second in our Annual Show & Sale to
be held on 9 & 10 June. All of our members need to support this event by helping with the set-up & takedown
and to enter a plant display in the contest, no matter how small. Judging will be by our visitors with
several cash prizes to the popular winners in the novice & advanced classes. The important thing is to
have the opportunity to display your plants & to learn from the contest. Steve Frieze passed out the
show information at our last meeting & will have it at the 3 May meeting also. Please contact Steve as
soon as possible to tell him the space you will require such as a half or full table & the category that you
will utilize. Maxine & I attended the 7 April "Potter' Sale" at Woody Minnich's Cactus Data Plants where
he also had a limited number of plants for sale. Did we buy any???? Well I must admit that we did buy
three very nice plants. We also had a wonderful B-B-Q there with many of our long time friends. We will
really hate to see Woody & Kathy leave in June for New Mexico. We have known Woody for over 35
years. The March-April, 2007 edition of the Cactus and Succulent Journal has articles on Commiphoras
and Mammillarias, well worth reading so don't miss it. In addition, the listing of offerings of the
International Succulent Introductions is in this edition. The offering has many unique & hard to find plants
for sale including two new Hylocereus hybrids with pink to red flowers much different than the large
white blooms that we are used to NOW BACK TO CACTUS RAMBLINGS. Well, where do I begin at this
time after almost completely discarding soooo many nice plants, just start over I guess. All is not lost as
our Gasterias & Aloes are all in bloom to cheer us up. I am still doing a lot of re-potting & will continue to
do so for some time. This is the tjme of the year that we take many plants from our greenhouse & place
them in the yard where they can enjoy lots of filtered light till next winter, I have been able to find an
excellent gardener to help in the yard with the many chores that I am no longer able to do. We recently
had a white vinyl 4 foot fence installed along one side of our lot to keep the neighbors dogs at bay.
Some 60 long & installed in one day & it looks great, should have done it years ago. One continuing
problem that we have is our local squirrel population that likes to dig into every pot in the yard, any
suggestions on how to get rid of them? At least we don't have skunks around anymore. I will close for
now with the usual (what else?) recommendation to DOUBLE TAG your plants, we are not all as smart
as Artie Chavez who knows all of the names of his plants. Happy planting.
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The “Good news” of last month has become a reality!! The latest addition to our library collection is
the book titled “Echeveria Cultivars” by L. Schultz & A. Kapitany. It received great reviews by the
CSSA Journal, has many outstanding photos plus everything you ever wanted to know about care,
propagation, names, history etc. Although only 2 pages in length, my favorite part is the Echeveria
Look-alikes in the Introduction.
We have focused our attention on 3 other Genus-specific titles for future acquisition. If you have any
favorites you want us to consider, please let me know at the next meeting (or any other time it pops
into your head.)
Most of us pick up a book and turn directly to the photos, trying to match the photos to “my plant”.
Then the usual questions follow: “how much water, soil and fertilizer needs, sun or shade, how to
propagate, what is this funny, fuzzy stuff on my plant, etc? Most of the books in our collection contain
answers to these and other questions, (native country, temperature tolerances, plant morphology, e.
g.) and we can seek out these answers in the front of the book. Not near as much fun as asking
someone else, but …….
Please do me a favor – Please wear your name badge. It might jog my memory re a book you
inquired about.
Happy May Day and see you soon.

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