CSSA Slide Library

These are slides of cacti that have been known in cultivation for years. This slide program is suitable for the "new" collector as well as the long-time grower. This program includes some facts of which the hobbyist may be unaware. The program was developed by Dorothy Williams from donated slides.
104 slides

This program presents an extensive survey of Mammillarias both in cultivation and in habitat with descriptive notes on habitat and taxonomy.
104 slides

This program presents a broad view of many interesting cacti and succulents in cultivation. The slide in this program are old and not in good condition.
109 slides

A John Lavranos program. It is a tour from Capetown and the Cape of Good Hope into the mountains east and northeast of Capetown to the Great Karoo and an abbreviated look at Bushmanland before going on to Namaqualand and The Richtersveldt. It is a cornucopia of succulent plants. Narrated by John Lavranos.
116 slides

This is a Gary James program. It is an extensive visit to a once tropical paradise as it is today. It shows a wide range of flora and fauna, many of which grow or grew nowhere else in the world. A longer than usual program--approximately one hour and thirty-five minutes.
280 slides

This is a shortened version that lasts about 45 minutes.
176 slides

The program and photography are by Lillian Pickoff. It is a spectacular display of cacti, other succulents, and xerophytes. Amazingly, all but the few graphics slides were made within approximately one half mile of the four paved roads covered in the program. One can only guess at what other plants may be found in the many thousands of acres not covered in the program. Program time is about 30 minutes.
192 slides

This program is based on John Spain's more than twenty years of growing cacti in outdoor beds without protection. The program shows the large number of species he has found that are hardy even in the cold damp winters of the northeastern U. S. It includes tips on site selection or development, shows the large number of species he has found to be hardy, and comments on some plants he has found marginal at best. Excellent for anyone interested in growing succulents out of doors in northern states. Narration by John Spain, graphics and recording courtesy of Al Boyer. Both are members of the Connecticut Cacti and Succulent Society. Program time is about 30 minutes.
136 slides

Gordon Rowley briefly mentions the pioneers of the cult in Britain, explains the loosely defined separation of the three major types and two subgroups. He covers a few plants in various transitional stages from some of the largest genera of succulents. He then goes on to present many examples of the three major groups with the largest number being those in the caudiciform group. Even without a preview of the program, it isn't difficult to determine where slide changes should be made and with a preview, it's a breeze. Program time is about 60 minutes.
100 slides

by Larry Mitich. An interesting trip to Baja with CSSA President Larry Mitich. Photos were taken in the 70s, but the text is current Mitich.
123 slides

Another Gary James winner! The Baja peninsula from top to bottom--horizontally and vertically. Translation: From the U. S. border to the southern extremity and winding up with a short backpacking trip to the less well know summit of Picacho del Diablo, the highest peak in Baja California. Some of the scenery is startling in contrast to the Baja of thirty or so years ago when even the main highway south (Highway 1) was paved for only part of its 1000 miles. Program time is about 45 minutes.
233 slides

This program is based on numerous trips, by Gary James, to the various islands in the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) between the Baja California peninsula and the State of Sonora. Excellent slides of plants and animals of some of the more interesting of many islands. Program time is about 35 minutes.
154 slides

Ron Burnight presents all of California's native cacti with the exception of some of the Opuntias. He also includes a number of xerophytic wildflowers. An interesting trek across the Mojave Desert with Ron's brand of humor thrown in at no additional charge. Program time is about 33 minutes.
141 slides

John Lavranos continues the tour he started in program number 4 from the north bank of the Orange River. More magnificent landscapes and plants from the diamond area north almost to Angola. Originally presented at the CSSA convention in Denver in 1989. If your club enjoyed program number 4, then this program is sure to be a hit. Program time is about 50 minutes.
111 slides

These hybrids are often referred to as epiphyllums, but they aren't. In fact very few of them are even epiphyllum hybrids. This program provides a short explanation of their origins, some examples of epiphytic species, a substantial helping of registered varieties in glorious bloom, and a gamut of sizes and colors. Program time is about 35 minutes.
140 slides

The program looks at postage stamps from around the world whose designs display various cacti and other succulents. This slide program was revised by members of the Houston Cactus and Succulent Society and now includes 47 slides of stamps from the late Henry Studebaker Stamp Collection. An excellent slide program for C & S lovers as well as those who enjoy stamps.
148 slides

This program is an overview featuring cultivated plants of Stapelia, Huernia, Caralluma, Ceropegia, and others with extensive descriptive notes. The program was developed in 1976 with the nomenclature in the typed text being updated in 1990. The audio cassette tape was not updated in 1990.
105 slides

This program is a continuation of Part 1 with Luckhoffia, Pseudolithos, Stultia, and many others with morphological information and descriptive notes.
111 slides

Lillian Pickoff developed this program from donated slides of the genus Echinocereus. A wide range of species and varieties are shown along with habitat or type locality information and brief cultural hints.
107 slides

This program presents habitat slides of the species native to the western US. The text for this program has been lost.
96 slides

This program is an overview of these plants in the Pickoff collection. Included in the program are discussions of the genera and species as well as notes on taxonomy.
111 slides

A fascinating synopsis of these genera in Mexico by Glass and Foster. This program shows plants in habitat and has descriptive notes on classification and relationships.
103 slides

This program is about a neophytes experiences, failures, and triumphs.
137 slides

This program was presented at the 1985 CSSA convention by Susan Carter Holmes of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England. Many species shown are virtually unknown in cultivation. There isn't a typed commentary, only a plant list. Program time is about 40 minutes.
60 slides

This program shows everything you want to know about these phenomena. It is carefully explained by Professor Gordon Rowley of Reading, England.
72 slides

Gordon Rowley explains the relationship between succulent plant flowers and the animal life which serves as pollinators.
78 slides

Gordon Rowley looks to the past to develop knowledge of succulent plants. This is a "short history," but a full length program.
86 slides

This program is Gordon Rowley's interesting account of a trip to Ghana. This area, not commonly thought of as a source of succulent plants, is shown to have some fascinating plants.
100 slides

Gordon Rowley designed this program for just having fun or to be presented as a contest. Some of the questions are easy, some are for experts, and some will surprise everyone.
36 slides

This program is based on Gordon Rowley's experience growing succulents out-of-doors at Reading, England, (about 40 miles west of the center of London). Practical ideas and suggestions are presented that can be applied to outdoor growing in the U.S. Program time is about 45 minutes.
100 slides

This is John Trager's magnificent tour of the "Huntington" with emphasis on the choice items in the new conservatory. Despite the use of nearly 300 slides, this superb program runs about 40 minutes.
298 slides

This program was developed by Lillian Pickoff from slides donated to the Slide Library by CSSA members. It contains some pretty pictures of various, identified species of cacti.
123 slides

Professor Doctor Werner Rauh presents a fascinating discussion of the distinctions between spine and thorn as known to this plant morphologist. Professor Doctor Rauh (of Heidelberg, Germany) explains why a rose has no thorns and tells us of plants in Madagascar he considers the "Cacti of the Old World". The program was presented at the 1989 convention in Denver.
151 slides

Henk De Looze presents an entertaining overview of the cacti and succulent hobby in Europe ( particularly the Netherlands). Mr. De Looze is a well known grower of succulents in Europe and an enthusiastic booster of the hobby. This program was presented at the 1989 convention in Denver.
96 slides

By Betty Gay. The slides were taken by Betty and her husband during trips to Baja in the late 60s and early 70s. Great photography!
65 slides

By Betty Gay. Another slide program by Betty Gay with slides taken during trips with her husband. Great photography!
77 slides

By Betty Gay. Yes, another program from BAJA. Please note that these programs by Betty are very well done (great photography and interesting text) with current plant nomenclature. These programs are sufficiently different to be of interest.
100 slides

By Betty Gay. These slides were taken by Ed and Betty Gay during several trips to Chile with friends. See if you can recognize some of them. Again, these are interesting slides with current plant nomenclature.
98 slides

By Dorothy Williams. Dorothy has arranged slides from several CSSA shows. It is hoped that this program will further you efforts in providing an outlet on how to present an exhibit, competitive or non-competitive, which will excite an interest in this hobby. Dorothy made arrangements to have the 1998 CSSA Booklet, "Shows and Judging" sent with this program.
83 slides