The most spectacular, grand, and rare horticultural specimens on earth reside nearby. They are "Crested" Saguaro(pronounced sah-WAR-oh), the result of a genetic mutation which only occurs in 1 in 150,000 Saguaros. This mutation results in a "Crest" on the top of the cactus that looks like the comb on a rooster. Some of these specimens are far more impressive than others. In 40 years of desert exploration, I have catalogued 12 of these specimens. Although this specimen is easily worth $150,000.00, it belongs to the Public, is protected by the Federal Government, and theft or damage of this specimen is a felony. Any potential "cactus rustlers" reading this listing should take note that all of the above mentioned specimens have been implanted with microchips, and can be tracked by satellite.

Extremely rare Crested Saguaro on a nearby claim. This one is by far one of the largest and most spectacular of them all.

There is another fine Crested Saguaro specimen just to the South of the Thunder Canyon #7 claim.