CSSA Journal VOL.67 JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1995 No.1 Echeveria decumbens, a new species from Peru Myron Kimnach Cacti in the vicinity of Lima, Peru, and their conservation status Carlos Ostolaza N. Argentine Notocacti of the genus Parodia Roberto Kiesling Journey to the Skunbergsquelle in Namibia - type locality of Schwantesia succumbens Norbert F.A. Zimmermann A novice's introduction to the northwestern Sonoran Desert of Arizona Craig A. Andrews Aloe whitcombei and A. collenetteae, two new cliff-dwelling species from Oman, Arabia J.J. Lavranos Just like a rose Jean Wieprecht Aloe dhufarensis - the miracle aloe of Oman Philip Favell Rhipsalis monacantha var. espinosa, a new variety from Bolivia Myron Kimnach Tylecodon scandens (Crassulaceae), a new species from the Knersvlakte (Northwestern Cape Province) Ernst van Jaarsveld & Daryl Koutnik Spotlight on Round Robins Braden Engelke Valley View Succulent Notes. Early November 1994 Gerald S. Barad, M.D.

Cover illustration: Aloe dhufarensis, a splendid aloe of subtle coloration, is discussed by Philip Favell in this issue. The painting is by Dorothy Byer, a talented artist of Vista, California, who used a plant in Mr. Favell's garden as a model. Dorothy, especially interested in aloes and terrestrial bromeliads, is preparing a series of paintings of these plants for our pages.