Cactus Courier
Newsletter of the Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose



Note the change in the dates for the Spring Show and Sale


Peder Samuelsen - Cacti of Patagonia

Peder Samuelsen will be making a presentation on the cacti of Patagonia, Argentina. Several of our society members accompanied Mr. Samuelsen on this tour. Although there are not as many cacti and succulents to see as you would see in northern Argentina, the scenery is magnificent and there were some cacti.



Plants of the Month for March:

Cactus:         Open • Advanced • Novice  
Brazil (Trichocereus, Micranthocereus, Arrojadoa)
 
Succulents:         Open • Advanced • Novice  
Winter blooming crassulaceae
 
Something Special:         Open • Advanced • Novice  
Your choice or it turned out different than you thought
 
Beginners' Luck:         Novice Only  
Melocactus or Echeveria



Members with last names starting with G through M should bring a snack for the March meeting.


The Cactus Courier is the newsletter of the Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose (CSSSJ). The members of the CSSSJ freely contribute the materials published herein. The accuracy of information and opinions expressed are those of the contributors. The deadline for submissions is the 20th day of the preceding month. Scannable hardcopy and Windows format text files sent via email or on 3.5-inch disk are acceptable as input. Send newsletter articles to Rich Kroll at: csssj@ckart.com