Just had to have this plant from Doug & Doreen Donaldson at yesterday's Zone 9 convention. Love the contrast bewteen the white spines and grey/black flower buds. I'm looking forward to the flowers. Echinocereus reichenbachii v. albispinus:
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A few cactus flowers
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Vic
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Re: A few cactus flowers
Love the spines too on this offset on my from my Echinocereus kuenzleri:
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Alena
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Re: A few cactus flowers
Hi Vic, don't blame you, the spines are marvelous! Great pictures too!
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Re: A few cactus flowers
Very nice indeed Vic, lovely close detail 
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Re: A few cactus flowers
Wonderful close-up photos, Vic.
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Re: A few cactus flowers
Really nice Pics, great!
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Re: A few cactus flowers
great shots Vic ........i brought mine in and held it by the monitor to compare flowers 
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Re: A few cactus flowers
Would you stop it Vic!! 
I already have too many on my 'list'!!
and now I just have to add the Echinocereus reichenbachii v. albispinus to it!
Great shots!!
I already have too many on my 'list'!!and now I just have to add the Echinocereus reichenbachii v. albispinus to it!
Great shots!!
Maria
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Re: A few cactus flowers
I agree with Maria - the Echinocereus reichenbachii v. albispinus foes straight on my wants list too - what a fabulous contrast and look how neat those spines are.
Not quite so new to cacti now - greenhouse up and running - a cactoholic is born!! Visits welcome - just get in touch.