Our customers have asked us many times to suggest plants that are good for growing in containers. We have listed our favorites below:

G057 HANGING BASKET CUCUMBER.
The perfect cucumber for small areas. Will produce loads of fruit when grown in hanging baskets or patio containers. Tasty cukes are straight and 5-8" in length.
Package of 20 seeds $1.95

D9613 POTATO TREE. SOLANUM MACRANTHUM
Shrubby ornamental with 2" star shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink and white. Very ornamental plant that should be grown for its appearance. Fruits are small and oval shaped.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

D9818 Vietnamese Hot Pepper
A very hot pepper used in Vietnamese cooking that can be grown inside or outside. A very productive plant that will load itself down with 1-1½" thin red, fiery hot peppers.
Package of 15 seeds $2.25

D9819 Baby Finger Carrots
Excellent sweet carrot for fresh eating or cooking. Produces uniform, slender carrots that are harvested young for "baby" carrots. Needs containers at least 18" deep.
Package of 200 seeds $1.50

D9820 Thai Eggplant
Very unusual and delicious eggplant from Thailand that is about 2" round and is green on top, splashed with white on bottom.
Package of 25 seeds $1.95

D9822 Shunkyo Pink Radish
4-5" long cylindrical, deep pink radishes with a flavor that is both hot and sweet. Long pink stems are also edible and often pickled and used in stir-frys. Can be grown through-out the year in large, deep containers.
Package of 100 seeds $1.50

NW12 GREEN SEOUL CHINESE CABBAGE.
A Korean version of the popular loose leafed cabbage used in Chinese cooking. This Cabbage is good for stir frys and Kimchee pickling. A fast grower that can be container grown.
Package of 25 seeds $1.50

NW14 CHINESE MIZUNA.
A vigorous leafy vegetable used in stir frys, pickling and salads. Can be grown year round. The more you cut and harvest off this juicy, well flavored vegetable the more it produces.
Package of 50 seeds $1.50

G026 BABY EGGPLANT.
A new mini vegetable. Plants are compact and bear loads of miniature fruit that can be deep fried whole. One of the new rages in miniature veggies. Perfect for container raising. Fruits are very tasty.
Package of 20 seeds $1.95

NW04 JAPANESE BUNCHING ONION.
This evergreen variety of bunching onion is the one most often used in stir frys. The plants produce perennially and are winter hardy. You should start seeds 4-8 weeks inside before transplanting in garden.
Package of 25 seeds $1.75

HR101 AGRIMONY ( AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA ) [P]
Dried plant, ground, used in teas. Leaves, stems and flowers produce yellow dye.
Package of 10 seeds $1.75

HR105 BALM, LEMON ( MELISSA OFFICINALIS ) [P]
Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for potpourri and the flowers attract bees.
Package of 25 seeds $1.75

HR119 LEMON CATMINT ( NEPETA MUSSINI ) [P]
Bushy plant used for rock garden. Lovely blue flowers. Likes hot, dry weather. Used medicinally.
Package of 25 seeds $1.75

HR123 CATNIP ( NEPETA CATARIA ) [P]
Cats love this plant and it is used to flavor teas. Has attractive heart shaped foliage.
Package of 100 seeds $1.75

HR127 CHIVES ( ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM ) [P]
Used as a salad for its small leaves which are produced very early in the spring and give a mild onion flavor to many dishes. The more cuttings you take, the more it produces.
Package of 100 seeds $1.75

HR131 CHIVES, GARLIC ( ALLIUM TUBEROSUM ) [P]
Use leaves to add mild garlic flavor to salads, soups and stir frys. Has soft white flowers.
Package of 200 seeds $1.75

HR154 LAVENDER LADY ( LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA ) [P]
Plants flower in first season. Use for bedding plants, borders in containers or in rock gardens. Delightful lavender fragrance.
Package of 20 seeds $1.75

HR163 LAVENDER VERA ( LAVENDULA VERA ) [P]
Also called English Lavender, the dried flowers of this beautiful plant have long been used to perfume linens.
Package of 20 seeds $1.75

HR167 LEMON MINT ( MONARDA CITRIODORA ) [P]
Lemon scented foliage and blooms attracts bees and butterflies. The oils of the plant have been used to dress wounds.
Package of 35 seeds $1.75

HR172 LOVAGE ( LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE )[P]
A very attractive plant for the garden. The seeds are used in cakes and as a seasoning.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR175 OREGANO ( ORIGANM VULGARE )[P]
Flavorful herb used on fish and in tomato sauces and much more. Much used in Italian cooking and salads.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR180 PENNYROYAL ( MENTHA PULEGIUM ) [P]
A strong but pleasantly scented plant used to repel insects and protect linens. Makes a beautiful ground cover .
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR183 ROSEMARY ( ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS ) [P]
Aromatic leaves and stems used to flavor meats and sauces. Excellent for potpourri.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR187 RUE ( RUTA GRAVEOLENS ) [P]
Much used in salads and as flavoring in cheese dishes.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR195 SAGE ( SALVIA OFFICINALIS )[P]
Use fresh or dried leaves to flavor pork, poultry, dressings, sausages and just about anything!
Package of 100 seeds $1.75

HR199 SOAPWORT ( SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES SPLENDENS ) [P]
A beautiful trailing plant with lovely rose-pink blooms in the Spring. Also a source of homemade soap for generations.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR205 SORREL, LARGE LEAVED FRENCH ( RUMEX ACETOSA )[P]
Sold Out.. The long, curled leaves of this attractive garden plant are used to flavor soups, salads, stew, meats and more.
Package of 100 seeds $1.75

HR209 SPEARMINT ( MENTHA SPICATA ) [P]
A very sweet, minty flavor. Use to flavor candies, iced drinks and tea.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR215 SWEET WOODRUFF ( GALIUM ODORATUM )Sold Out..
The leaves of the plant are widely used for flavoring. Has small fragrant flowers that liven up the garden.
Package of 35 seeds $4.00

HR330 BASIL, CINNAMON ( OCIMUM BASILICUM CRISPUM ) [A]
Spicy, cinnamon sweet fragrance. Makes a comforting tea and adds spice to recipes.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR350 BASIL, LEMON [A]
Has a strong lemon scent. Excellent for potpourris. Also makes attractive garden plant.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR360 BASIL, HOLY ( OCIMUM SANCTUM )[A]
Has a deep spicy clove scent.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR370 BORAGE ( BORAGE OFFICINALIS ) [A]
Cucumber flavored leaves used in salads and summer drinks. Good bee plant.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR380 CALENDULA ( CALENDULA OFFICINALIS ) [A]
Used in coloring and decorations.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR390 CARDOON ( CYNARA CARDUNCULUS ) [A]
Excellent French and Italian spice.
Package of 20 seeds $1.75

HR400 CARAWAY SEEDS ( CARUM CARVI ) [A]
Flavorful seeds used in breads, cheese sauces and sauerkraut.
Package of 100 seeds $1.75

HR410 CHERVIL, CURLED ( ANTHRISCUS CEREFOLIUM ) [A]
Finely cut, parsley like leaves used in soups, fish dishes, stews and cheese dishes.
Package of 100 seeds $1.75

HR420 CORIANDER ( CHINESE PARSLEY ) [A]
Dried powdered seeds used to season pickles and meat.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75

HR430 CORN SALAD [A]
Excellent salad green with mild nutty flavor. Can be cooked as a green.
Package of 100 seeds $1.75

HR460 FLORENCE FENNEL (FINOCCHIO ) [A]
Fresh leaves have anise like flavor that is used in many dishes.
Package of 100 seeds $1.75

HR480 ROCKET ( SATIVA ) [A]
Excellent for adding flavor to salads. Use leaves when they are still small.
Package of 100+ seeds $1.75

HR490 GREEN LEAVED SHISO [A]
Cinnamon scented leaves with a ginger taste. Used in salads and is a popular Japanese gourmet vegetable.
Package of 100+ seeds $1.75

HR500 RED LEAVED SHISO [A]
Same as green leafed shiso, but with reddish foliage. Very much used as a garnish.
Package of 100+ seeds $1.75

FL310 PINK SHELL FLOWER ( DIASCIA )Sold Out..
A beautiful plant growing only 10 inches high and loaded with pink shell-like flowers. Does excellent in pots and baskets, and will flower all summer. Good indoor plant. Germinates in about a week. Annual Plant.
Package of 20 tiny seeds $1.95

D2270CD CITRIODORA. EUCALYPTUS.
Beautiful, shiny, round silvery-grey leaves. Makes excellent cut foliage. Can be container grown. Will stand cold to -17 degrees. Outside it will grow as a tree to 50 ft.
Package of 5 seeds $1.75

FS420 EAGLE CLAW AQUILEGIA.Sold Out..
A delightful sweet scented aquilegia that grows 12" tall with yellow-green "eagle claws" clasps and purplish brown bonnets with yellow green anthers. A most unique plant for borders, rock gardens and containers. Package of 15 tiny seeds $1.95

FS540 FRECKLE FACED MIMULUS.Sold Out..
A very rare variety of mimulus that features exotic blooms of ivory that are blushed and speckled in rosy-pink. Profusions of blooms make this a must for bedding, rock gardens or containers. Package of 20 seeds $2.50

D2208 STAR FRUIT, CARAMBOLA. AVERRHOA. Sold Out
A beautiful evergreen tree with delicate foliage that folds up at night. Bears the delicious "star fruit" you see in supermarkets. Easily grown indoors in bright light.
Package of 4 seeds $4.50

D2203 GOLDEN YELLOW PAPAYA. CARICA PAPAYA.
A palm like tree that bears the papaya fruit whose enzyme is able to digest 35 times its weight in lean meat. Excellent source of vitamin A and B.
Package of 10 seeds $1.95

D2205 MOUNTAIN PAPAYA. CARICA PUBESCENS.
A hardy papaya from the mountains that will stand cold and disease better than Golden Papaya. Very attractive foliage.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

D2209 CHINESE HACKBERRY. CELTIS SINENSIS.
Tree grows to 10m in cultivation. Fruits are rich orange: stone pitted.
Package of 10 seeds $2.00

SO523 CUSTARD APPLE. ANNONA.
A short deciduous tree that produces large fruits with a juicy sweet taste. Package of 3 seeds $2.10

D2212 TREE TOMATO. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA.
Egg shaped reddish-yellow fruit, eaten raw or in jam. An exotic fruit and plant. Most like to the fruit stewed and served as a side dish.
Package of 10 seeds $1.95

D2218 GRAPE MAHONIA. MAHONIA. Evergreen shrub with tough pinnate leaves. Flowers are yellow in dense terminal racemes followed by grape like black-blue berries that can be made into jelly.
Package of 20 seeds $1.95

D2219 RUSSIAN OLIVE. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA.
Although its fruits are used in drinks and to make preserves, it is more sought after for its white shoots and silver undersides of leaves.
Package of 5 seeds $1.95

D2228 COMMON OLIVE, Olea europaea.
A most useful tree that can be grown in any temperate climate. It also can be grown in containers. The tree itself is attractive and usually becomes gnarled with age. It bears the olive of commerce that reach up to 1½" in dia. and are filled with oil. The flowers are tiny and yellow, the foliage a light grey-green.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

1A021 KAFFIR PLUM TREE. HARPEPHYLLUM CAFFRUM.Sold Out..
A very distinctive tree from South Africa that will grow to 30 ft. outside or can be container grown. The leaves are a dark glossy green, flowers are small and greenish. Fruits are borne in clusters and make wonderful preserves and jams.
Package of 4 seeds $2.50

1A030 CHINESE JUJUBE. ZIZYPHUS.
The tree has a weeping ornamental growth pattern. The fruits are smooth and round like an apple and can be eaten right off the tree. Very high in vitamin C. Very fragrant flowers.
Package of 5 seeds $1.95

D2285 STRAWBERRY TREE. Arbutus.
A beautiful evergreen tree that is very attractive. The strawberry shaped fruits make a stimulating wine.
Package of 10 seeds $1.95

D2289 HAWAIIAN SOLO PAPAYA. Carcia.
A very desirable sweet strain of papaya that has a sweet firm pulp of pink/orange color. The Solo name is derived from one fruit being a meal in itself. An average fruit will weigh up to 1 1/2 lbs. Best grown outside in warm climates, but can be raised inside.
Package of 6 seeds $1.95

D2291 WAIMANOLO PAPAYA. Carica waimanolo.
A compact variety that can bear fruit when only 4 ft. tall . Has sweet flavored orange/yellow fruits. The flowers are small white and very fragrant. The average fruit is 2 lb. The best variety for growing inside.
Package of 6 seeds $1.95

G035 CATURA COFFEE. ARABICA CATURA.
A coffee plant that requires no tree shading and is a very heavy producer. Should be raised for houseplants even if you don't like coffee. For warm climates outside.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

D2297 PEPINO TREE. SOLANUM MURICATUM.
A shrubby plant growing to 3 ft. that produces fruit that resembles a cream colored egg. The fruit has a slightly sweet taste, very good for salads or stews.
Package of 5 seeds $1.95

D4509 WEEPING FICUS. FICUS BENJAMINA.
One of the most recognizable house plants grown today. Very economical and easy to grow from seed and easy to care for. A fast growing plant that can become a centerpiece.
Package of 12 seeds $1.95

P11 SILVER SAW PALM. acoelorrhaphe wrightii.
A palm widely used in Florida for street decoration. It grows to a height of 20 ft. It has a slender trunk covered with brown fibers. The leaves are fan shaped and a light green with a silver back. The seeds germinate quickly and easily. This is good outdoor palm for mild climate areas.
Package of 10 seeds $2.25

P16 QUEEN PALM. syagrus romanzoffiana.
An excellent palm from Brazil. It withstands a wide range of climates and can be raised outside in northern areas if protection is given. The first simple leaves of this palm can be up to 3 ft. long. It will grow up to 60 ft. outside. The trunk is long and slender and will bear distinctive old leaf scars that accents its tropical look. The leaves are long and curving. Can be raised as a houseplant inside.
Package of 10 seeds $2.25

P18 TRAVELLER'S PALM . ravenala madagascariensis.
A very large plant with large leathery leaves that reach 60 ft. tall or more when mature. Rather easy to raise inside or out.
Package of 5 seeds $2.25

P28 CANARY ISLAND DATE PALM. phoenix canariensis.
From the Canary Islands off the Coast of Africa, this palm is widely grown as an ornamental tree. It is tolerant of cold and drought and can be easily raised from seeds if given heat. Outside, it will grow up to 60 ft. with a 3 ft. diameter trunk. Inside, its growth can be regulated by the size of container it is raised in. It has a distinctive spiky, architectural appearance that is a must for any home. It bears 2 in. long fruit that is orange when ripe. The old leaf scars on the trunk form diamond shaped patterns.
Package of 10 seeds $2.25

P30 PARLOR PALM. neantha bella.
Grown throughout the world as a houseplant. Easy to care for with few requirements. Leaves are leathery, pinnate.
Package of 10 seeds $2.50

P35 EDIBLE DATE PALM. phoenix dactylifera.
This palm is grown commercially throughout the Middle East for its delicious and abundant fruit. It can be easily grown indoors. Outside, it will grow to a height of 80 ft. with a 12" trunk that is covered with attractive leaf scars. The leaves are feather shaped with a beautiful gray-green coloration. It is a fast grower. Everyone should have one of these plants.
Package of 10 seeds $2.25

P41 SABAL PALMETTO. sabal palmetto.
The Florida state tree. This is an attractive palm whose use is mostly outside as lawn decoration. It grows to 80 ft. tall with stiff, green costapalmate leaves. Has a smooth trunk that will reach 18" in diameter. Very easy to grow from seeds. It can be raised inside, but it will require much bright light.
Package of 10 seeds $2.25

P49 KING PALM ( ALEXANDER PALM ) archontophoenix alexandrae.
A common sight in the tropics and subtropics. This is a majestic palm with huge silvery-green leaves and a light gray trunk, often swollen at the base. Bears cream colored flowers and can be raised inside if given high heat and humidity. Seeds germinate within a few weeks. Outside, the tree will reach a height of 60 ft.
Package of 10 seeds $2.25

P52 JELLY PALM. BUTEA CAPITATA.
A small palm with a short, stout trunk and bluish grey leaves. The orange fruits are edible and widely used to make a delicious jelly, thus the name.
Package of 2 seeds $2.50

P60 MEXICAN CYCAD. Dioon edule.
Not a true palm, but a cycad much like the "Sago Palm" in appearance. An extremely attractive specimen for the home or greenhouse. Seeds are quite hard to come by.
Package of 3 seeds $3.50

P63 PANAMA HAT PALM. carludovica palmata.
Again, not a true palm although you wouldn't know by its appearance. It has handsome pleated fan shaped leaves that appear in tiers in a spiral arrangement. Leaves are used in hat production. A very special plant.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

P65 ROYAL PALM. ROYSTONEA REGIA
A very beautiful palm that is grown in many countries. Outside it will grow to 80' with a whitish, bulged trunk and leaves often reaching 3 feet or more.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

P68 CHINESE WINDMILL PALM. TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI.
A hardy fan palm that can stand cold to 15 degrees and also makes a good container plant inside. Fibre covered trunk and fan shaped leaves reaching to 3 ft. across. Easy to grow from seed.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

P75 MEXICAN FAN PALM. ( SKY DUSTER ) washingtonia robusta.
This is the palm shown in the backgrounds of television shows shot in Los Angeles. It is a tall thin palm that grows to great heights very quickly. Outside, it can reach a height of 100 ft. or more. Remarkably, it also makes a great inside plant. Has fan shaped small green leaves and bears dark, glossy red seeds. It is drought tolerant and can be easily moved at any age.
Package of 10seeds $2.25

D9608 SEALING WAX PALM. CYRTOSTACHYS LAKKA
A stunning feather palm with a bright red trunk. It is a tender palm and not easily grown outside of Malaysia. The seeds are very slow germinating and the plant needs constant warmth and light. You may wonder if any plant is worth this much trouble, believe me this one is.
Package of 5 seeds $3.50

D9603 MEXICAN BLUE PALM. BRAHEA ARMATA
A slightly cold hardy palm that is so unusual with its silver blue palmate leaves with arched spadices. Also a good tub plant.
Package of 5 seeds $3.00

D9652 CARNAUBA PALMARMATA Sold Out..
A very handsome palm with broad palmate, sawtoothed leaves. This palm is mostly known for the famous wax that it produces. In time will develop a unique swollen trunk. First time we have been able to offer these seeds.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

D9692 PRINCESS PALM. DICTOSPERMUM ALBUMARMATA Sold Out..
Most unusual palm that flowers at an early age. Attractive blackish gray trunk and long arching fronds up to 3' long.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

P20 PONYTAIL PALM. beaucarnia stricta.
One of the most widely raised palms in the world. Very easy from seeds. Has the familiar swollen trunk and grass like leaves. The perfect houseplant.
Package of 5 seeds $2.25

P24 BUTTERFLY PALM. (GOLDEN CANE PALM).areca lutescens.
This is probably the most widely sold palm in the world. It is sold as a potted plant throughout the world. It is a fast growing clumping palm with pale green feather shaped leaves and slender trunks. It is best suited as a house palm and the seeds should be planted together to form a clump. Seeds germinate quickly. Plant needs plenty of sunlight.
Package of 10 seeds $2.25

P55 PYGMY DATE PALM. phoenix roebelenii.
This is a palm that truly everyone should have. It makes a great houseplant or lawn ornament. It only grows to 10 ft. ( smaller in containers ) and forms a perfect miniature palm. It has a slim, solitary trunk with soft feathery green leaves. The seeds germinate easily ( usually within six to eight weeks ) and the plant requires little maintenance or attention. Tolerates low light and abuse. This palm is a must for any deck.
Package of 10 seeds $2.25

1A004 AMAZING CLIMBING PALM. DESMONCUS SCHIPPIIARMATA
A fascinating plant indeed. A vigorous climbing type palm that utilizes sharp spiny barbs to allow it to climb to great heights. Can be trimmed to control size. Slow and difficult to germinate, but well worth the effort.
Package of 3 seeds $2.50

1A002 PEACH PALM. BACTRIS GASIPAES.ARMATA
A fast grower to 60 ft. with large leaves up to 12 ft. in length. It is very ornamental and bears edible orange fruits that are quite tasty.
Package of 2 seeds $2.50

D9691 MADAGASCAR PALM. DYPSIS GRACILISARMATASold Out..
A clustering palm with unusual shaped foliage and stems that are slender and jointed bamboo like. This is a very unusual palm that requires warmth. Difficult to germinate and raise, but well worth the effort.
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

B1702 SACRED JAPANESE CEDAR ( CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA )
A very popular bonsai plant with pyramidal form. Outside, it is an elegant evergreen tree growing to 150'. The bark is reddish-brown and peels in strips.
Package of 5 seeds $2.00

B1705 PYRAMID CHINESE JUNIPER ( JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS )
A graceful garden tree also known as Pyramid Cedar, this specimen is fast becoming an accepted specimen of Bonsai culture. Has needle like leaves and twisted trunk with slightly scaly bark.
Package of 10 seeds $1.95

B1706 MONKEY POD RAIN TREE ( SAMANEA SAMAN )
Few people realize that this magnificent Rain Forest tree can be raised inside in containers. Its name comes from the fact that when it rains, the fern like foliage closes up to let the rain pass through. Bears beautiful glowing pink flowers followed by attractive green and black pods that contain a sweet pulp that is eaten by monkeys in its jungle habitat. Very easy to raise from seeds. Amazingly, this also makes a wonderful Bonsai plant
Package of 5 seeds $3.00

B1708 INCENSE CEDAR ( CALOCEDRUS )
A small pyramidal shaped cedar that is prized for its very fragrant leaves and wood. Easy to start from seeds. A very beautiful bonsai specimen.
Package of 5 seeds $1.95

B1711 TREE OF HEAVEN ( AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA )
Grown in Europe as a street tree, this specimen also makes a good bonsai. Has pinnate leaves and small panicles of tiny greenish flowers. Very elegant.
Package of 20 seeds $1.75

1A060 BAOBAB; LEMONADE; MONKEYBREAD TREE ( ADONIS DIGITATA )
Only the most serious of tree collectors have these unusual trees. The huge trunk of this tree can reach 30' in diameter. Has large 6" hibiscus like flowers and foot long fruits filled with refreshing lemon flavored pulp. The leaves can be eaten like spinach. The trunks store considerable water, as much as 1,000 gallons have been tapped from one. However, if you do not have a half acre to plant one on, they make great bonsai.
Package of 2 seeds $3.50

B1717 AMUR MAPLE ( ACER GINNALA )
A fast growing small and dainty gray-barked tree with white flowers and brilliant fall colors. When grown as a bonsai, its trunk can contorted into many different forms.
Package of 20 seeds $1.95

B1719 EUROPEAN HORNBEAM ( CARPINUS BETULUS )
A hardy tree resembling a beech that is prized for its very tough nature. It is not commonly used as bonsai, but we believe it will soon become a staple in this field. A very handsome tree.
Package of 20 seeds $1.95

B1727 BLACK HILLS SPRUCE ( PICEA GLAUCA )
This exquisite spruce is raised primarily as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, however in should be in every lawn as well. There is probably not a more beautiful tree to be found. It is raised for Christmas trees and probably makes the best ones. It is now becoming the choice of bonsai growers as well.
Package of 20 seeds $1.95

B1728 RUSSIAN OLIVE ( ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA )
Although its fruits are used in drinks and to make preserves, it is more sought after for its white shoots and silver undersides of leaves. Trains well.
Package of 5 seeds $1.95

B1735 SIBERIAN CRABAPPLE ( MALUS BACCATA )
This tree is grown for both its fruit and its ornamental value. One of the few fruit varieties adapted for bonsai use. Fruits are red or yellow and about 1 cm in size. Also called Flowering Crabapple. Very hardy and easy to grow.
Package of 20 seeds $1.95

B1738 CHOKE BERRY ( PRUNUS MELANOCARPA )
A very nice little bush that gives off loads of fruit and is easy to raise. Not much used for bonsai, but it shows a lot of promise.
Package of 5 seeds $1.95

B1741 ENGLEMAN SPRUCE ( PICEA ENGLEMANNII )
Although it is rare in cultivation, it is a very nice bonsai tree. Leaves give off strong smell when bruised. This tree makes an excellent lawn tree or natural Christmas tree when raised outside.
Package of 20 seeds $1.95

B1747 RIVER BIRCH ( BETULA NIGRA )
A graceful pyramidal tree with striking blackish curling bark. Its twisting shape lends well to bonsai.
Package of 25 seeds $1.95

B1749 MONTEREY CYPRESS ( CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA )
Bruised foliage has citronella-like smell. The conifer shape and small needle like leaves make this a natural bonsai choice.
Package of 15 seeds $1.95

B1755 EUROPEAN HACKBERRY ( CELTIS AUSTRALIS/LAEVIGATA )
From S Europe. Grows easily from seeds and has gray bark, light green serregated leaves and is grown for its umbrella type crown.
Package of 5 seeds $1.95

B1759 CAROB TREE ( CERATONIA )
A beautiful small tree from the Mediterranean coasts. Has heavy, dark pinnate leaves and small red fruits. A very sturdy evergreen that is easily grown from seeds.
Package of 5 seeds $1.95

B1765 CREOSOTE BUSH ( LARREA TRIDENTATA )
A deep green resinous shrub that is aromatic. The buds of the plant can be pickled like capers and a valuable medicinal tea is made from the leaves. Its desert tolerance and appearance make it a good bonsai candidate.
Package of 10 seeds $1.95

B1774 INDIAN ARROWROOT ( EUONYMUS )
A small slow growing tree with smooth bark and purple tinged leaves and purple flowers. Very attractive.
Package of 15 seeds $1.95

B1780 TEXAS EBONY TREE ( PITHECELLOBIUM )
A very popular ornamental bonsai plant with small spines and dense yellow, fragrant flowers when in bloom .
Package of 5 seeds $2.50

D8422 GIANT SUHAURAO ( carnegeia )
If you want a cacti that will outlive you and may reach a height of 30 ft. or more, then this one is for you. Its the familiar cacti shown in western film. Has a solitary trunk and outstretched limbs that resembles arms. Makes a nice container plant when young.
Package of 25 seeds $1.95

D8461 EDIBLE TREE CACTI ( opuntia )
A most unusual cacti. It will grow to tree size with huge flat pads often measuring a square foot or more in size. The pads are very good to eat and the plant bears beautiful red and yellow flowers. Also a good inside plant for large containers.
Package of 10 seeds $1.95

D8473 Sea Urchin Cacti ( Astrophytum asterias )
This small spineless cactus has a gray-green to white-green body. Flowers with deep red throats appear after about five years. In winter, when dry and dormant, the saucer-like body shrinks to a flat disk. Good container plant for inside, it requires a warm climate if grown outside. Will not tolerate temperatures below 50 degrees F.
Package of 15 seeds $2.50

D8475 Goat's Horn Cacti ( Astrophytum capricorne )
So called because of it's wiry, gray to brown spines that twist around this small cacti. A very good pot cacti with a small dark green body, sometimes flecked with white. Flowers often have a wine-red throat. Good container plant for inside, it requires a warm climate if grown outside. Will not tolerate temperatures below 41 degrees F.
Package of 15 seeds $2.50

D8477 Silver Torch Cacti ( Cleistocactus strausii )
A fast growing branching columnar cacti from South America that is covered with eye-catching silvery spines when older. Starts out solitary when young, but branches out and creates it's own clumps as it matures. Can grow to 6 ft. tall. Good container plant for inside, it requires a warm climate if grown outside. Will not tolerate temperatures below 41 degrees F.
Package of 15 seeds $2.50