The picture shows a close-up cluster of white, yellow-centered blossoms of the giant saguaro cactus, with a bee among the petals. The printed caption names them "Blossoms of the Giant Cactus (Sahuaro)." The saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is a columnar cactus native to the Sonoran Desert, and its flowers open in late spring and are pollinated by bees, birds, and bats.
White border; linen texture; printed number 1667-29 at lower right.
No postmark. Divided-back "POST CARD" with one-cent stamp box; C. T. American Art Colored line and Harry Herz, Phoenix, Arizona imprint — ca. 1930s-40s. Light soiling and worn corners; unused.
Cite this card
Blossoms of the giant saguaro cactus, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/blossoms-of-the-giant-saguaro-cactus-circa-1940. Accessed October 25, 2026.
