Journal Vol 85-4

July-August 2013 Contents Echeveria rosea Lindley (Crassulaceae), a hummingbird-dependent succulent epiphyte H. DAVID JIMENO SEVILLA, ANGÉLICA M. HERNÁNDEZ RAMÍREZ & THORSTEN KRÖMER “Rare and Novel Species” Singular Words and Curious Plants sent by Karwinski from Oaxaca & Puebla, 1826-1832 CATHERINE PHILLIPS Should endangered plants be propagated commercially? - an opinion BILL THORNTON Reinventing the Cactus Garden: An incredible hermitage near Joshua Tree National Park MAUREEN GILMER Plant labels easy, tough and inconspicuous ROBERT & JEANETTE MUSTACICH Superb Succulents DUKE BENADOM Aloe barbarajeppeae TA McCoy & Lavranos; a longoverdue tribute TOM A. McCOY & JOHN J. LAVRANOS On the cover: The harsh environment of the Kaokoveld in northwest Namibia has a profound effect on the plants living there. This Welwitschia mirabilis, photographed by Tim Harvey, was one of a small population, which included many young plants, found on a low hill some 45 mil