NOTE: After March these plants can be ordered from the Huntington Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California 91108, USA. The Huntington prefers that orders do not arrive before that time, nor after August for oreign (September for USA) orders.

These photos are being posted here before the Huntington posting time which will be in March or April [for the full ISI-2000 list] to offer collectors especially interested in echinopsis hybrids a chance to see and peruse the Bob Schick hybrids early.

ISI 2000-1.Echinopsis "Aglaia"(1359-24). Flower to nearly 5-1/2 inches (13-1/2 cm) across. Inner petals somewhat broad, oblanceolate-obtuse and prominently aristate, outer color zone occupying most of petal, yellow, faintly tinted in red, inner color zone not developed, midrib pure yellow, long, nearly reaching base of petal (type 3 color pattern). Outer petals acute and aristate to acuminate, similar in color to inners. Filaments butterscotch yellow. Hymen light yellow. Stigma delicate green. Stem columnar, to about 3-1/4 inches (8-1/2 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1 inch (24 mm) long. The lovely yellow 'Aglaia' flower stands out because of its large size, good form and bright midrib. Agalia, meaning "splendor" in Greek, was one of the three Graces and, reputably, the most beautiful. She was thrilled to have this hybrid named after her because, in her opinion, it was as beautiful as she. And I have to agree. Who am I to defy a goddess? Rooted cuts of HBG 85175. $7.50.

ISI 2000-2.Echinopsis "Antares"(1619-45). Flower to nearly 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) across. Perianth segments progressively longer from inner petals outward to sepals. Inner petals usually moderately broad, from elliptical-acute to almost obtuse, tips aristate, often minutely bifurcated, outer color zone occupying most of petal, dark red to veiny magenta, inner color zone narrow and stripelike, orange or light red, midrib light red, somewhat short (type 2 color pattern). Outer petals acute and aristate, slightly paler than inner petals, with pinkish-purple midstripe. Sepals also slightly paler, sometimes entirely pinkish-purple. Filaments dark red to pinkish-red. Hymen usually dark red. Stigma pure white, contrasting to cream color of anthers and red of filaments. Stem semicolumnar, to 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) in diameter; central spines to 5/8 inches (15 mm)long. The allure of the 'Antares' is the combination of its fine red or magenta overall coloration, generally good form and large size. It is named for the supergiant red star, Antares. Rooted cuts of HBG 85176. $7.50.

ISI 2000-3."Echinopsis "Barcarole"[no photo available] (881-8). Flower to 4-1/2 inches (11 cm) across. Inner petals narrow, oblong-obtuse to minutely mucronate, crinkled at sides, outer color zone delicate purplish-pink, reduced to a narrow strip at sides of petal, inner color zone pastel orange, forming predominant region of petal, broad and reaching apex of petal, midrib dark pinkish-purple to orangish (type 1a color pattern). Outer petals generally intermediate between acute and obtuse, with dark pinkish-purple midstripe main color, the pinkish-purple darker than that of midrib of inner petals. Hymenate stamens forming attractive wide circle, its filaments light pink, filaments of inner stamens moderately light orangish, all anthers well-developed, puffy, their cream color contrasting markedly to the orange of petals. Hymen pink to purplish-pink. Stigma white. Stem semicolumnar, to nearly 3-1/4 inches (8 cm) in diameter; all spines minute. The delicately colored and laterally crinkled 'Barcarole' flower is pastel orangish overall. It is especially beautiful when its light pinkish-purple markings are at their peak coloration so that the contrast between the pastel orange inner petals and pinkish-purple outer petals is at its greatest. Adding substantially to the flower's gentle beauty are the full, "puffy" anthers. The peaceful aspect of the flower's appearance brings to my mind a barcarole--Venetian boat song--in the Barcarole from Jacques Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann. Rooted cuts of HBG 85177. $7.50.

ISI 2000-4.Echinopsis "Brigitte"s Beauty"(1649-15). Flower to 4 inches (10-1/2 cm) across. Inner petals typically rather broad, elliptical, tips more or less intermediate between acute and obtuse, minutely aristate, essentially flat except for prominent fold along apical portion of midrib, outer color zone occupying most of petal, purplish-pink with broad, white achromatic margin, inner color zone narrow and stripelike, yellowish, midrib dark purplish-pink (type 2 color pattern). Outer petals acute, color similar to inners. Filaments generally dark purplish-pink. Hymen white. Stigma recessed, light green. Stem semicolumnar, to 4-1/4 inches (11 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1 inch (25 mm) long. The 'Brigitte' flower is outstanding in its striking white, purplish-pink and yellow tricolored petals and a handsome symmetrical ring of hymenate stamens augments the flower's beauty. A mature plant usually produces a mass bloom at least once in a season and when it does, Brigitte's Beauty' is perhaps the most striking of all my hybrids. However, there is a downside to 'Brigitte'. The grooves between the ribs of the stem tend to get corky. At this moment, I'm not certain how or if this defect came be overcome, but I'll be working on it. 'Brigitte's Beauty' is named after the hard-working Brigitte Williams, who struggles over the years to fill the orders for ISI plants as soon as humanly possible. I kid her by saying that 'Brigitte's Beauty' is actually named after Brigitte Bardot, but she knows I'm only teasing. You can tell by the bruises on my arm. Rooted cuts of HBG 85178. $7.50.

ISI 2000-5.Echinopsis "Celeste"(1365-2). Flower to nearly 5-1/2 inches (13-1/2 cm) across. Petals progressively longer outward from inners to outers. Inner petals moderate in width, elliptical-mucronate, primary ruffles strongly developed even when flower fully unfurled, outer color zone light pink, inner color zone bright yellow, variable in development, from narrow and stripelike (type 2 color pattern) to broad and extending into apical half of petal (type 1a color pattern), midrib dark pink. Outer petals with form and color similar to inners, though sometimes sharply acute to acuminate. Filaments, hymen and stigma white. Stem globular, to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter; central spines to nearly 7/8 inch (23 mm) in length. The 'Celeste' petals are a delicate pink and yellow, but the flower can be considered a tricolor since its white filaments are conspicuous against the yellow backdrop of the petals' inner color zones. Color, however, is not the main reason for the desirability of 'Celeste': It is the hybrid's gorgeous starlike form and beautiful mucronate, ruffled petals that are progressively longer outward. The name of this hybrid, of course, means heavenly, as in the aria Celeste Aida from the opera Aida by Verdi. And if you feel uncontrollably impelled to sing Celeste Aida in your exuberance over the otherworldly splendor of the flower, please remember that "Celeste" is pronounced tche-lest-eh in Italian. Rooted cuts of HBG 85179. $7.50.

ISI 2000-6.Echinopsis "Cheetah"(1319-12). Flower to 4-1/2 inches (11-1/2 cm) across. Inner petals narrow, weakly involute, generally oblanceolate-acute and aristate, outer color zone occupying most of petal, light orange, hint of russet sometimes discernable, inner color zone not developed, midrib orange, long, nearly reaching base of petal (type 3 color pattern). Outer petals simlar in form and color to inners, but yellow midstripe present. Hymenate stamens long, forming broad circle several stamens wide, filaments of all stamens very conspicuous, generally dark orangish with russet tint to brick red. Hymen and stigma white. Stem to 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) in diameter; central spines to about 1-1/8 inches (29 mm) long. The 'Cheetah' flower's outstanding attribute is its flashy, exserted orangish to reddish filaments. That, coupled with the rather short and narrow petals, makes this hybrid unique and, moreover, beautiful and interesting! The name 'Cheetah' refers to the petals' overall orangish color, its whitish anthers providing the big cat's white spots\205 Well, it takes a little imagination. Rooted cuts of HBG 85150. $7.50.

ISI 2000-7.Echinopsis "Consolation"(1405-71).Flower to 4-3/4 inches (12 cm) across. Inner petals moderate in width, oblanceolate-obtuse and aristate, primary ruffles strongly developed even when flower fully unfurled, outer color zone reduced to small light russet area at tip, inner color zone occupying most of petal, light yellow, midrib orangish-pink (type 1b color pattern). Outer petals broader than inners, acute and aristate, tending to be acuminate, outer color zone tending to be paler than that of inner petals. Filaments yellow. Hymen white. Stigma delicate green, exserted. Stem barrel-like, to 3-1/4 inches (9-1/2 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1 inch (25 mm) long. The flower of Consolation' is somewhat lightly pigmented but, for those who might prefer a darker flower, its handsome form, beautifully shaped ruffled, mucronate petals, attractive wide circle of hymenate stamens and promiscuous flowering might make up for that seeming drawback. The flower's mood is one of restfulness and peace, as in the piano piece, Consolation, by Felix Mendelssohn. Rooted cuts of HBG 85181. $7.50.

ISI 2000-8.Echinopsis "Dark Melody"(1391-5).Flower to nearly 5 inches (12-1/2 cm) across. Inner petals moderate in width to rather broad (though appearing narrow and elongate when involute at cool temperatures), usually oblong-aristate, outer color zone occupying most of petal, base color light purplish, but outer color zone appearing dark purple due to closely spaced dark purple veins, veins packed densely at petal's edges giving impression of dark purple picoteed condition there, inner color zone not developed, midrib dark red, long, nearly reaching base of petal (type 3 color pattern). Outer petals similar in form to inners, marked with light grey, some streaked in light red. Sepals largely light grey. Filaments and hymen waxy magenta with pinkish tint. Stigma green. Stem semicolumnar, to 3-1/2 inches (9 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1-1/8 inches (29 mm) long. Although the 'Dark Melody' flower is classified here as mainly purple, it appears purplish only in less than bright light and deep red, overall, in bright light. In the dimmer light, the flower is strikingly bicolored dark purple and glowing dark red, the purple owing to the purple venation and the red, developed along the midline of the petals and at the bases of the petals, primarily to the angle of incident light. The paler outer petals and sepals, marked in light grey and red, provide an attractive contrast to the darker inner petals. The flower is not particularly long-lasting, but despite that shortcoming, the blooms are so remarkable that I must offer this hybrid. If 'Dark Melody' were a musical composition, it would be written in a brooding minor key. Rooted cuts of HBG 85182.$7.50.

ISI 2000-9.Echinopsis "Djinni"(1235-47). Flower to 6 inches (15 cm) across. Perianth segments progressively longer from inner petals outward to sepals, all petals broad. Inner petals elliptical-acute, primary ruffles strongly developed even when flower fully unfurled, at peak coloration outer color zone occupying most of petal, russet-orange, inner color zone indistinct, narrow and stripelike, yellow, midrib russet-orange, and at less than peak coloration, outer color zone dusky pink or light pinkish-purple, stripelike inner color zone distinct, varies from pale yellow to red, midrib pinkish (type 2 color pattern). Outer petals sharply acute to acuminate, delicate russet-orange (at peak coloration) or light pinkish-purple (at less than peak coloration), midrib dark pinkish-purple. Sepals pinkish purple. Filaments dark terra cotta, sometimes with distinct orangish tint. Hymen not apparent. Stigma white, with barest touch of green. Stem apparently globular, to nearly 4\274 inches (10-1/2 cm) in diameter; central spines to 5/8 inches (15 mm) long. The 'Djinni' (pronounced jeen-ee) flower varies considerably in color. At peak coloration, it is gorgeous, the inner petals generally being dark orangish while the outer petals and sepals are a contrasting light pinkish-purple. In some paler flowers, an outer color zone and narrow inner color zone become more obvious, the outer color zone of the inner petals being pinkish-purple and the inner color zone a light orange. Delicately colored, these latter flowers are very attractive--no gorgeous!--and are among mine and Aiko's favorites. Sometimes, the colors may be further faded, all the petals becoming delicate pinkish-purple for most part. These, to me, are not as attractive as the above color forms. The essence of the 'Djinni' flower, however, lies in the elegance of its starlike form that is further enhanced by the hybrid's broad, prominently ruffled petals. The petals are sometimes folded in a way that, for me (but not Aiko) detracts from the flower's beauty. No matter what the condition, though, the 'Djinni' flower is always impressive. Djin (plural for Djinni) are magical beings who can change their form and I'm supposing they can also change their color, too, for on that shaky presumption I've named this hybrid after the Djin. But not to worry about the evilness attributed to them. I'm certain that flower Djin are quite nice\205 At least I hope so. Rooted cuts of HBG 85183. $7.50.

ISI 2000-10.Echinopsis "Elegant Lady"(1590-28). Flower to 5-3/4 inches (14-1/2 cm) across. Inner petals moderately broad, oblanceolate-acute and lacerate, outer color zone absent, inner color zone occupying most of petal, pure white, midrib white, tip sometimes pink (type 4 color pattern). Outer petals more sharply acute than inners, pale pinkish-purple outer color zone and white inner color zone developed, but not visible in unfurled flower, midrib prominent, a darker pinkish-purple. Sepals colored similarly except dark grey midstripe present. Filaments, hymen and stigma white. Stem globular, to 4-1/4 inches (11 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1/2 inch (14 mm) long. Symmetrically starlike in form when opening at cooler temperatures, the pure white inner petals and the contrasting dark pinkish-purple outer petals and sepals of 'Elegant Lady' add elegant beauty to the flower of this hybrid, which in my mind I call the "Elegant One". The coloration of 'Elegant Lady' is similar to one of her parents, 'Statesman'. Perhaps the most conspicuous difference in the flower is that the sepals tend to be twisted in 'Statesman', while they are not twisted in 'Elegant Lady'. Also the petals of 'Statesman' tend to be broader than those of 'Elegant Lady'. The stems, on the other hand, differ considerably, those of 'Elegant Lady' being globular and those of 'Statesman' semicolumnar. Open cool. Flower to 5-3/8 14-1/2 cm) across; inner petals pure white, except tip of midrib sometimes pink, outer petals marked in pinkish-purple. Rooted cuts of HBG 85184. $7.50.

ISI 2000-11.Echinopsis "High Noon" (1356-17). Flower to 5-1/2 inches (14 cm) across. Perianth segments strongly recurved even at relatively low temperatures, progressively longer from inner petals outward to sepals, all petals usually rather broad. Inner petals spatulate-obtuse or truncate, prominently aristate and lacerate, outer color zone occupying most of petal, pastel rust-orange, inner color zone narrow and stripelike, yellow to orangish-yellow (but the zone sometimes appears extensive owing to reflection from petal's surface), midrib yellow (type 2 color pattern). Outer petals generally acute, aristate and lacerate, generally light yellow to light orange. Sepals similarly colored. Filaments of hymentate stamens yellow, those of inner stamens dark terra cotta. Hymen light yellow. Stigma recessed, light green to essentially white. Stem globular, to 3-3/4 inches (9-1/2 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1 inch (25 mm) long. 'High Noon' is one of those hybrids whose flower is ambidextrous, appearing great whether or not the petals are recurved due to temperature. The recurving, together with a overall typically overall orangish coloration, rather long, broad spatulate petals, projecting sepals and dark terra cotta filaments of the avalanching inner stamens give 'High Noon' a unique and striking appearance. When I saw the circular, recurved flower for the first time, the image of a hot noonday sun came to me and, popping into my mind, was the vintage western movie in which Gary Cooper had to face all the bad guys by himself. Hence the name of this hybrid, 'High Noon'. And when the flower opens I wouldn't blame you if you burst out singing in raucous joy, "Do not forsake me, oh my darlin'!" from the movie. But first make sure that there aren't any white-coated orderlies from the funny farm nearby. HBG 85233. $7.50.

ISI 2000-12.Echinopsis "Hyrave"(1254-11). Flower to 6 inches (15 cm) across. Perianth segments progressively longer from inner petals outward to sepals. Inner petals narrow, elongate, satiny-textured, oblong-obtuse, some weakly aristate, essentially flat except when recurved even at cool temperatures, outer color zone dark, pastel magenta, inner color zone somewhat narrow, dark bronze, sometimes appearing red, essentially limited to basal half of petal, midrib rather long, dark red (type 1a color pattern). Outer petals similar in form and color to inners, except some with broad red midstripe. Sepals dark red with dark grey midstripe. Filaments magenta. Hymen white. Stigma white, exserted. Stem semicolumnar, to 3-3/4 inches (9-12 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1/2 inch (13 mm) long. This outstanding, large-flowered, magenta and red hybrid is distinguished by its long glossy, straplike petals. The flower is ambidextrous--great in appearance whether the petals are recurved or at cool temperatures and, when this takes place, the flower is truly wondrous. It glows deep red at the bases of the petals, the extent of the glow increasing distally on the petals with an increase in their recurvature. 'Hyrave' is named for one of my best friends, James Harvey Welton (AKA "Zeke") of the Mexican Hat Nursery in Riverside, California, who over the years provided me with much encouragement for my hybrids. 'Hyrave'is an anagram for Zeke's real given name. Rooted cuts of HBG 85185. $7.50.

ISI 2000-13.Echinopsis "Icon" (1658-13). Flower to nearly 4+ inches (11 cm) across. Petals relatively few, inner petals broad, oblanceolate and minutely mucronate, with several small, distal shallow folds or single fold at apex of midrib, outer color zone occupying most of petal, magenta, apparently pale magenta achromatic margin sometimes present, inner color zone narrow, light orange, midrib vermilion, short (type 2 color pattern). Outer petals sometimes with basal white to light orange area visible between bases of inner petals. Hymenate stamens in attractive wide circle, all filaments red or magenta. Hymen pale, cream-colored to yellowish or orangish. Stigma green. Stem semicolumnar, to 3+ inches (9 cm) in diameter; central spines to 5/8 inch (15 mm) long. 'Icon' has much to offer in its coloration. The broad, petals are beautifully bicolored in reddish-purple and light orange--tricolored when an apparently light magenta achromatic margin is present--and, further, an attractive contrasting light orangish ring is often developed immediately around the opening of the flower tube, the ring comprising the pale orange color of the petal bases and the inner bases of the hymenate filaments and of the hymen. Also, the hymenate stamens are arranged in an attractive wide circle. The flower is also regular in shape and, because of that, its form reminded me of a computer icon, hence this hybrid's name; the flower had also reminded me of a pizza with bell peppers and onions, but I decided that 'Pizza with Bell Peppers and Onions' was not as euphonious as 'Icon', and perhaps a bit too long. Rooted cuts of HBG 85186. $7.50.

ISI 2000-14.Echinopsis "Jealousy" (1372-23). Flower to nearly 6 inches (14+ cm) across. Petals progressively longer from inners outward to outers. Inner petals somewhat narrow, elongate, elliptical-mucronate, primary ruffles somewhat strongly developed even when flower fully unfurled, outer color zone occupying most of petal, base color delicate greyish-yellow, appearing bright yellow overall owing to closely spaced yellow veins, inner color zone not developed, midrib yellow, long, nearly reaching base of petal (type 3 color pattern). Outer petals sharply acute, similar in color to inner petals, although some distally touched in delicate pinkish-purple. Sepals delicate pinkish-purple, with greyish mid-stripe. Filaments light yellow, most of inner surface of hymentate filaments white. Hymen light yellow. Stigma and style dark green, often markedly exserted. Stem semicolumnar, to 5+ inches (13 cm) in diameter; central spines to three-fourths inch (20 mm) long. Despite the emotional angst engendered by this hybrid's name, one must admire its beautiful large, bright yellow ruffled flowers. And guys, if you're a pistil man, 'Jealousy', with its often long, dark green exserted stigma, is the one for you! Aiko suggested its name, the green stigma representing a green-eyed cactophile jealous of a rival grower for having a hybrid with such a beautiful flower. There's no need for you to be jealous, though. 'Jealousy' is available for your taking! Open cool. Rooted cuts of HBG 85187. $7.50.

ISI 2000-15.Echinopsis "Kazuko" (1395-14).Flower to 5+ inches (14 cm) across. Inner petals typically moderately narrow, elongate, elliptical and minutely mucronate, outer color zone occupying most of petal, bright yellow, apparently light yellow achromatic margin sometimes present, inner color zone not developed, midrib bright yellow to orangish-yellow, long, nearly reaching base of petal (type 3 color pattern). Intermediate petals mucronate. Outer petals narrower than inners, sharply acute to minutely mucronate. Filaments yellow. Hymen not distinct, appearing yellowish-green. Stigma exserted, delicate green. Stem semicolumnar, to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter; central spines to 7/8 inch (21 mm) long. The beauty of the 'Kazuko' flower lies in its bright yellow, often apparently two-toned yellow, coloration and large size. The flower is not always perfec Flower to 5�" (14 cm) across; inner petals rather narrow, bright yellow to orangish-yellow. Rooted cuts of HBG 85189. $7.50.

ISI 2000-16.<"Echinopsis "Krakatoa" (1652-42). Echinopsis 'Krakatoa' (1652-42). Flower to 6 inches (15 cm) across. Perianth segments progressively longer from inner petals outward to sepals. Inner petals typically moderate in width, generally oblanceolate-acute, outer color zone occupying most of petal, dark, dusky magenta, inner color zone narrow, orange, midrib reddish, forming seemingly continuous stripe with inner color zone (type 2 color pattern). Outer petals sharply acute to acuminate, colors similar to inners. Sepals prominent and numerous, also similarly colored to inners. Stamens irregularly curved, those of outer ring splayed in different directions, anthers sterile, filaments dark purplish-red. Hymen delicate red. Stigma white. Stem semicolumnar, to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1 inch (25 mm) long. Although the overall reddish color of the 'Krakatoa' flower is quite attractive, the flower's outstanding attribute is its rather spectacular form resulting from the progressively longer inner petals through sepals projecting horizontally outward, the outer petals and sepals being particularly notable. The projecting petals and sepals appear as if an explosion had taken place and, to continue with that analogy, the sterile, twisted stamens could be interpreted as resulting from that explosion. Speaking of explosions, if one stretches his imagination a bit further--well, maybe a lot further--the flower's form can be likened to the eruption of a volcano, specifically that of the infamous eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. Situated on the island of Rakata, between Java and Sumatra, the eruption was probably the most devastating of any volcano in recorded history. It was heard more than 2000 miles from Rakata and generated tsunamis that reached a height of 120 feet. Rooted cuts of HBG 85190. $7.50.

ISI 2000-17.Echinopsis "K-T Event" (1542-27). Echinopsis 'K-T Event' (1542-27). Flower to nearly 5 inches (12+ cm) across. Inner petals typically somewhat broad, smooth-textured, glossy in bright light, oblanceolate, tips almost acute and prominently aristate, outer color zone occupying most of petal, pure dark magenta, inner color zone quite narrow, light orange, seeming to form a continuous stripe with similarly colored, but still narrower midrib (type 2 color pattern). Outer petals acute, some very sharply so, slightly paler than inners, with yellowish midstripe. Filaments dark purplish-red. Hymen pinkish-red. Stigma recessed, white. Stem globular, to 3+ inches (9 cm) in diameter; central spines to 1 inch (24 mm) long. There can be no mistaking the dramatically beautiful 'K-T Event' flower with any other of my hybrids. Its glossy dark magenta and conspicuously orange-striped petals are impressive, indeed. But why such a strange name for this hybrid? Those orange stripes, radiating outward from the bases of the petals, may be imagined as resulting from an explosion...Perhaps a great one! And what could have been the greatest explosion on Earth since complex life first appeared? That might have occurred at the transition between the Cretaceous and Tertiary periods, about 66 million years ago, when a giant 6-1/2 mile wide asteroid struck an area where the Yucatan peninsula is now located, the blast, with its devastating consequences on life, sometimes called the "K-T Event". Rooted cuts of HBG 85188. $7.50.