Spring/Summer 2012 Catalog Seeds of Medicine ... - Horizon Herbs

Self Heal 

(Heal-All) 

Prunella vulgaris 

Spring/Summer 

2012 Catalog 

Seeds of Medicine 

Seeds of Sustenance 

Organic Seeds and Plants for Spring & Summer Planting: 

Cover Crops 

Vegetables 

Culinary Herbs & Spices 

Strictly Medicinal® Herbs 

Cacti and Succulents 

Trees & Shrubs 

Dried Herbs, Herbal Extracts & Tincture Presses, 

Seed Cleaning Screens, Books & more . . .

CATALOG CONTENTS 

Dear Seeders Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 1 

Terms of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 

New Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3 

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3 

Herb Pharm Herbal Extracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 

Tincture Presses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5 

Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pages 6–8 

“Adventures in Zanzibar” DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pages 6 

“The Medicinal Herb Grower—vol. 1” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7 

“Making Plant Medicine” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7 

Tincture Calculator Computer Software Program . . . . . . . . .page 8 

Seed Cleaning Screens & Tags for Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9 

Neem Oil Soap, Sweetgrass Braids, Palo Santo . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9 

Dried Herbs, Spices, Triphala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10 

SEED COLLECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11–12 

Kidzerbs Garden Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12 

New York Window Houseplant Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12 

COVER CROPS SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13 

VEGETABLE SEED SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14–26 

CULINARY HERB SEED SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 27–31 

Strictly Medicinal ® HERB SEED SECTION . . . . . . . . .page 32–62 

CACTI & SUCCULENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 71–74 

TREES & SHRUBS SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 75–83 

Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 84 

Shipping Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 85–86 

Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 87 

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover 

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Horizon Herbs LLC 

PO Box 69 

Williams, OR 97544 

phone: (541) 846-6704 

fax: (541) 846-6233 

www.horizonherbs.com 

customer service e-mail: 

hhcustserv@horizonherbs.com 

Catalog written by Richard A. “Richo” Cech ©Copyright 2012 Richard A. Cech 

Catalog illustrations—botanical drawings and Cheesie drawn by Sena Cech. 

Illustrations ©Copyright 2012 Sena Cech

Dear Seeders, 

Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2012 Horizon Herbs seed catalog! Wow, what a year! 

The spring was so gentle and rainy that we thought we’d never grow anything outdoors 

but Lettuce, Peas, and Chard. Then, like the sun finally streaming out through 

dissipating clouds, the summer rolled in. Boom! The weather turned warm and the 

cover crops were mowed down and tilled in (all except the Rye which had us strongarmed—it 

was flowering at 10 feet tall!). The starts, long since grown tired of their 

pots or transplanted 1 or 2 extra times into bigger and bigger vessels, came out of the 

greenhouse and were planted to the waiting field. I remember the Paprika Peppers 

already had 6-inch fruits on them! The weather then turned somewhat cool and mild, 

which encouraged a glorious, extended period of flowering among the diverse perennials, 

until finally the heat intensified again during the month of August. 

Beyond expectation, those warm days and nights kept happening all the way 

through September, a harbinger of a late first frost, we all hoped. Our hopes were justified! 

Frost held off until October 15th! Even the fat stand of Mrihani Basils, which 

we had planted in the open field as a gamble, completely finished out in good time. 

All of us here reaped seeds like crazy. Mayche and I worked so hard that weeks went 

by without the opportunity to make a visit to the grocery store, and almost by default 

we learned a great deal about eating directly out of the garden. Every morning we had 

our Amaranth cereal, followed by a huge garden salad at noon (made savory with special 

dressings, often laden with Garlic), and evening meals saw us sampling things like 

Stone Soup, Scarlet Runner Bean burritos or Hidatsa Edamame and rice. Self sufficiency 

felt like less of a pie in the sky and more like a pie on the table! The apples 

gave abundantly, and we crunched them with our teeth, made apple sauce for those 

who had no teeth, and pressed cider so thick and syrupy that we wanted to hide it 

from the powers that be, lest they endeavor to make it illegal! We battled the usual 

sicknesses and injuries, making tea of our beloved Self Heal for treating mouth sores 

and providing ourselves and our family and friends with some potent goldenseal from 

down in the creek bottoms, used for treating the tonsilitis that seemed to afflict so 

many. We traveled, lectured, and picked seeds all summer long. 

It never ceases to amaze us how many seeds this small bit of land pumps out, but 

soon perhaps we won’t demand quite so much from this little paradise, because we are 

bringing a pasture into production in downtown Williams, where we will continue to 

grow herb seeds and promote the establishment of gardens everywhere. The field had 

a cow barn plumped right in the middle, and deciding to make that go away was both 

some of the hardest work we’ve faced, and also I think one of the best decisions we 

could have made, as the farm-shui was much improved by removal of blockage. The 

pasture has now been cleared (dead trees, old fencing, and garbage), chisel plowed, rotovated, 

and planted in Peas and Oats, which are germinating and blanketing the land as 

late fall turns into early winter. We give thanks for all the great good vibes you’ve all 

sent this way this past year, and from our side look forward to returning the favor, 

making available some of the most delicious garden vegetables and potent medicinal 

herbs that you can find anywhere. Here’s to gardening as a way of life! 

Love, Richo

TERMS OF BUSINESS 2 

TERMS OF BUSINESS 

Our seeds and plants are GMO-free, untreated, open-pollinated, and packed with love! 

All seeds and plants provided by Horizon Herbs are meant for the public good and shall 

remain in the public domain. No patents or genetic engineering allowed. 

Seed Packets Guarantee: Our catalog provides specific directions on good ways to germinate 

medicinal herb seeds. Your success is important to us. If the seeds are planted in a reasonable 

environment for sufficient time and don’t germinate, then we will replace the packet (one-time 

replacement only, offer valid for one year after purchase). 

Bulk Seed Purchases, Plants, Rootstock: Because of our lack of control over cultivation 

practices and weather conditions, we are not able to give any guarantee on bulk seed sales 

(ie. gram, 10 grams, 100 grams, and pounds), plants, or rootstock. Therefore, we will not 

replace bulk seeds, plants, or rootstock or give cash refunds. We are not responsible for losses 

incurred through the failure of any crop derived from our seeds, plants, or rootstock. 

Seeds Backorder Policy: Many seeds are viable for a short period only and are best delivered 

in season. If these are ordered out of season, they will be backordered and delivered from the 

new crop. For best results, sow seeds immediately upon receipt. 

Substitutions: Occasionally, we may have changed out the variety or species of a particular 

genus. In that case, we will make a substitution in your order with the good intention that you 

will be happy with what you receive. Another one of our tricks is to send plants, roots, or cuttings 

instead of seeds (when we run out of seeds.) This doesn’t happen often, and is usually 

accepted with glee. 

“Noxious Weeds:” We will not knowingly supply any seeds or plants to areas where they are 

prohibited as “noxious weeds” by local, state or federal law. For instance, the designation 

“Saint John’s Wort, CA no” means Saint John’s Wort seeds or plants will not be distributed to 

the state of California, where the plant is listed as a “noxious weed.” 

Toxic Seeds and Plants: Some of the seeds, plants, and rootstock offered in this catalog are 

toxic if taken internally at sufficient dosage or if applied externally to the skin or mucous membranes. 

We have endeavored to label such seeds accordingly. Therefore, keep seeds in their 

labeled packaging until planting. Take appropriate precautions to plant toxic plants in a place 

away from children and animals. We are offering these seeds, plants, and rootstock for propagation 

purposes and are not liable for any adverse effects resulting from contact with any of our 

products, including seeds, plants, and rootstock. 

Self-Medication: Although all cultures on earth use plant-derived medicaments, we cannot 

recommend self-medication with plant products. Rather, we offer medicinal information in the 

context of historical usage and from personal experience, augmented by our studies of current 

research. Please seek the help of a health professional for medical problems. 

Pricing: Our intent is for the printing of our most recent catalog to establish prices, as well as 

changes in the number of seeds per packet. In order to allow for unforeseen circumstances, 

prices and packet seed counts are subject to change without notice. 

Shipping Charges: You may figure your shipping charges according to the basic shipping 

charts. If you are having difficulty figuring out your shipping, please contact us. Please leave 

us your e-mail and phone number so we can contact you if there’s any shipping adjustment 

needed. Shipping charges are subject to change without notice. 

Shipping Errors: Please look your order over carefully and let us know if there are any problems. 

We will be happy to rectify within 30 days of receipt. 

Seed Packet Style: To conserve resources and keep your costs down, retail seed orders from the 

catalog are in plain packets (not full color). Full color store line seed packets are considered to 

be a different product. 

We will lean over backwards to help out our fellow gardeners, but if for some reason this 

causes us to fall over backwards (ie.we are no longer helping, we cannot meet expectations, the 

customer will not keep it positive), then we do reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. 

Horizon Herbs is a certified organic farm and organic processor. All organic seeds are certified 

by Oregon Tilth and comply with organic production and handling standards established by the 

USDA National Organic Program under CFR Part 205. 

Cert.#OR-OTCO-CO-94-00318; 

Oregon Seeds Dealer License #73180; 

Oregon Nursery License #73179; 

Catalog written by Richard A. “Richo” Cech, © 2012 Richard A. Cech, 

Catalog illustrations Sena Cech., Illustrations ©Copyright 2012 Sena Cech 

All Rights Reserved. 

Horizon Herbs LLC 

PO Box 69 

Williams, OR 97544 

ph: (541) 846-6704 

fax: (541) 846-6233 

homepage: 

http://www.horizonherbs.com 

customer service: 

hhcustserv@horizonherbs.com

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NEW SEEDS 

NEW SEEDS 

Our offerings this year include diverse new vegetable and 

medicinal seed crops, which may be quickly identified in this 

catalog by watching for the logo: . 

Perhaps fueled by the excitement of my recent wanderings 

in East Africa, which is the gene center for many Aloes, I 

was consumed this summer by an ardent desire to cultivate 

these prized medicinal succulents, and could be found at all 

hours in the inner sanctum, mixing soil, planting rows of 

angular seeds, and transplanting pups taken from around the 

stems of their mothers. Diverse handsome progeny was the 

result, including treasured plants of Aloe arborescens, 

A ferox and A.africana. Several other promising Aloe seeds 

have been added to the catalogue, including A. peglerae and the rare and desirable 

Quiver Tree Aloe (A. dichotoma), all to be found in the brand new “Succulents and 

Cacti” section. A bit more mundane perhaps but easily more deliciously edible are 

the many new vegetables we have gathered together for this catalog. These include 

2 different kinds of Amaranth Spinach (a mainstay of the typical diets of Asia and 

Africa and well worth further exploration on this continent and on our plates) as well 

as the vibrant Purple Peacock Broccoli, the red veined Palla Rossa Chicory and the 

dark fruited Midnight Lightning Zucchini. Our growing season this year was perfect 

for Solanacea, and we grew 100% of our own Peppers (including the rare 

“Chilhuacle Negro”) and Tomato seeds. Five new Tomato varieties proved worthy, 

including the pendulously fruited Amish Paste, the tasty and abundant Black Cherry, 

the beefy Black Krim, the everpopular Yellow Pear, and a stunning discovery, the 

extraordinarily prolific and suggestively nippled drying Tomato known as “Principe 

Borghese.” More medicinal plants somehow found their way into our increasingly 

jampacked gardens, including our own unique cultivars Extra Purple Krishna Tulsi 

and HoriSun Yellow Calendula. We also grew a comely bed of the mysterious Xhosa 

Dream Root, experimented with the recumbent, barrel-shaped Hoodia officinalis, 

appreciated the vibrant Turkish Red Poppies that grew near the front door of the 

seedhouse, and oggled over the miniature yellow cone flowers of the Kenyan 

Spilanthes that fountained out of the pots like sunlight on water. Our stock of temperate 

trees is in excellent shape this year! These include well-rooted Black 

Elderberries, Cedar of Lebanon, Cramp Bark, Ginkgo, Hawthorn, Linden, Paw Paw, 

Sea Buckthorn and Witch Hazel. Tropical trees include Amla, Baobab, Cinnamon, 

Clove, Curry Leaf Tree, Dragon Tree, Moringa, Neem, and Tamarind. We have also 

brought on sweet, dark blue organic dried Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) for your 

planting and eating pleasure. They make incredible smoothies, with ease. Finally, 

we had such a glorious bounty of Black Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) this year that 

we’ve made dried berries available in bulk. All for you and to your good health! 

Organic. Horizon Herbs, LLC is a certified organic farm and certified organic processor. 

When you see the word “Organic” in this catalog, it means the plant, seed, or rootstock is 

Certified Organically Grown by Oregon Tilth, in compliance with organic production and 

handling standards established by the USDA National Organic Program under CFR Part 205. 

We are serious about nurturing the soil, avoiding chemicals, and respecting life. 

Formula for converting °F (Fahrenheit) to °C (Celsius): (°F-32) x .5555 = °C 

g = gram. There are 28.4 g in an ounce. There are 454 g in a pound. 

pkt = packet germ = germination 

Toxic. Please take our notes on contraindications and toxicity (in bold) seriously. Reader is 

referred to page 2: Toxic Seeds and Plants; Self-Medication. 

Low-dose botanical. Traditionally, internal use of the plant is restricted to very low dosage— 

long-term use or excessive dosage may prove harmful. 

PA’s. Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PA’s) are present in the tissue of this plant. Long-term internal 

dosage and use during pregnancy not recommended. 

Fresh or cold-stored seeds are washed with pure well water and packed in coir (coconut fibre). 

Dried seeds are hand-rubbed, sorted through graduated stainless steel screens and further 

purified with wind-winnowing and . . . breath.

HERBAL EXTRACTS 4 

HERBAL OILS, SALVE 

HERB PHARM LIQUID HERBAL EXTRACTS 

Herb Pharm makes brilliant herbal extracts. They start with Horizon Herbs seeds, 

grow the plants on their own organically certified farm, and finish the tinctures at 

their state-of-the-art facility here in Williams, Oregon. We offer them at a discount. 

Liquid Herbal Extract 1 oz 4 oz 

Extract of Anise $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Arnica $11.12 $42.28 

Extract of Artemisia annua $11.12 $42.28 

Extract of Ashwagandha $10.45 $39.71 

Extract of Astragalus $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Black Cohosh $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Black Walnut $10.93 $41.52 

Extract of Bloodroot $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Blue Cohosh $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Blue Vervain $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Boneset $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Bugleweed $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Burdock $10.17 $38.67 

Extr. Cactus Grandiflorus $11.40 $43.32 

Extract of Calendula $10.17 $38.67 

Calendula Succus $10.74 $40.76 

Extr. of California Poppy $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Cascara Sagrada $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Catnip $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Cat's Claw $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Cayenne $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Celandine $10.45 $39.71 

Extract of Chaparral $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Chickweed $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Comfrey $11.21 $42.56 

Extract of Damiana $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Dandelion $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Echinacea $10.64 $40.47 

Super Echinacea (extract) $12.16 $46.17 

Extr. of Black Elderberry $11.12 $42.28 

Extract of Elecampane $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Eleuthero $11.21 $42.56 

Extract of Feverfew $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Gentian $10.45 $39.71 

Extract of Ginger $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Goldenrod $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Goldenseal $13.30 $50.54 

Extract of Gotu Kola $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Hawthorn $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Hops $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Horse Chestnut $11.12 $42.28 

Extract of Horseradish $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Juniper $10.17 $38.67 

Pharma Kava Kava $13.76 $52.35 

Extract of Lavender $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Lemon Balm $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Licorice $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Lobelia $11.12 $42.28 

Extract of Lomatium $10.64 $40.47 

Liquid Herbal Extract 1 oz 4 oz 

Extract of Marshmallow $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Milk Thistle $11.12 $42.28 

Extract of Motherwort $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Mullein $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Myrrh $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Nettle $10.45 $39.71 

Extract of Oat Seed $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Oregon Grape $10.17 $38.67 

Extract of Passionflower $10.17 $38.67 

Peppermint Spirits $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Prickly Ash $10.45 $39.71 

Extract of Red Root $10.45 $39.71 

Extract of Rosemary $10.17 $38.67 

Extr. of Saint John's Wort $10.64 $40.47 

Extr. of Shepherd's Purse $10.45 $39.71 

Extract of Skullcap $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Spilanthes $10.74 $40.76 

Extract of Valerian $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Wild Yam $10.64 $40.47 

Extract of Willow Bark $10.17 $38.67 

Compounds 1 oz 4 oz 

Adrenal Support Tonic $11.12 $42.28 

Brain & Memory Tonic $11.12 $42.28 

Echinacea-Goldenseal $11.31 $42.94 

Healthy Heart Tonic $11.31 $42.94 

Healthy Liver Tonic $11.12 $42.28 

Healthy Veins Tonic $11.12 $42.28 

Propolis-Echinacea Throat Spray $11.12 

Relaxing Sleep Tonic $11.12 $42.28 

Soothing Oak & Ivy $11.31 $42.94 

Herbal Oils 1oz 4 oz 

Oil of Arnica $11.12 $42.28 

Oil of Calendula $10.93 $41.52 

Oil of Saint John's Wort $10.64 $40.47 

Oil of Tea Tree $13.30 $50.54 

Trauma Oil $11.21 $42.56 

Herb Pharm Original Salve 26 g tin $9.41 

Contains a potent plethora of herbal oils— 

handmade, dark green, and powerful! 

Therapeutic Herb Manual $4.95 

Guide for using Liquid Herbal Extracts 

We at Horizon Herbs are plant people— not 

licensed doctors. We do not give health advice. 

Please seek assistance from a qualified health 

practitioner for any health problems. 

More than this list available! Check www.horizonherbs.com or call us: (541) 846-6704.

5 TINCTURE PRESS 

HORIZON HERBS TINCTURE PRESS 

The “Half-Gallon Press” is an incredible workhorse. With all stainless steel herb 

contact surfaces and outfitted with a powerful 6-ton, fast-action bottle jack, this press 

does best what you need a press to do most—squeeze out every last drop!. This press 

works quite efficiently, easily producing a very high quality tincture or juice, as the 

low surface area and high pressure efficiently presses out the beneficial ingredients. 

This press also does a great job pressing juice from carrots, berries, and grapes. 

All must be thoroughly ground up before pressing. 

Featuring: 

• Heavy steel construction with powder-coated finish 

• All stainless herb contact surfaces, including custom piston and pressing pans 

• Fast-action 6-ton hydraulic jack 

• Automatic spring-loaded return 

• Included FREE: 2 heavy-duty pressing bags, extra hose, and the book 

“Making Plant Medicine” by Richo Cech 

“Half-Gallon Tincture Press” 

specifications: 

• Measures 11 inches wide x 

27 inches high x 7 inches deep 

• Weighs 50 pounds 

• Processes smallest batches to 

up to 1/2 gallon per pressing. 

• Normal turn-around time 

10 minutes per pressing. 

• Easily presses out 3 gallons of 

tincture per hour. 

“Half-Gallon Tincture Press” 

$780.00 (+ actual shipping ) 

Press Accessories: 

Pressing Bag (for Half- 

Gallon Tincture Press) 

$8.00/each 

Replacement Hose 

$4.00/each 

Check our demo for how to 

operate the press at: 

http://vimeo.com/12953268 

Recipe for Black Elderberry Glycerite 

We find the Elderberry glycerite to be an excellent preventative and treatment for colds 

and flu. Universally accepted good taste and effectiveness. School children thrive. 

Combine: 

100g dried Black Elderberries (see page 10 of this catalog) 

300 ml vegetable glycerin 

200 ml clean water 

Whip this up in a blender until smooth, macerate and shake for 2 weeks, then pour the 

mass into a pressing bag and press with the above tincture press. Yield 16 ounces of 

high potency elderberry glycerite. 

See the book “Making Plant Medicine” by Richo Cech (page 7 of this catalog) for more 

details on making this glycerite and many more preparations.

BOOKSTORE 

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HORIZON HERBS BOOKSTORE 

This is a selection of the books that we find most useful in our own library 

for reference, mind expansion and inspiration.. 

“Adventures in Zanzibar” DVD 

Stories, plants and witch doctoring on the 

Zanzibar archipelago, all based on a lecture 

by Richo, augmented by his photos taken 

during sojourns on the islands of Unguja and 

Pemba. Quality entertainment worth having! 

$15.00/DVD (105 minutes) 

“A Modern Herbal” by Maude Grieve 

(2 volumes) This is the anchor reference for 

herbs used in Western Herbalism—comprehensive 

and full of plant descriptions, actions 

and indications, recipes and entertaining historical 

accounts. Grieve’s English country 

woman’s personality shines through in this 

classic work. Black-and-white plate illus. 

$35.90 (2 volumes, 888 pages, soft cover) 

“Chinese Herbal Medicine” 

Third Edition, by Dan Bensky 

This is the standard reference on Chinese 

materia medica, delving into 473 medicinal 

substances in great detail. Classified 

according to the properties of the herbs, this 

book elucidates the names, mechanisms of 

action, specific indications, combinations, 

preparations, cautions and contraindications, 

and dosage. Botanical line drawings of 

great clarity. All students of TCM need this. 

$130.00 (1,311 pages, hard cover) 

“The Eclectic Materia Medica, 

Pharmacology and Therapeutics” 

by H.W. Felter, MD 

First published in 1922, this book is a singularly 

articulate tour-de force of American 

herbs and herbalism, containing much the 

same information as the 2 volume set known 

as “King’s Dispensatory.” The Eclectic 

Materia Medica is arranged by herb name, 

giving a thorough rendering of constituents, 

preparations, indications, dosages, actions and 

therapy. Felter’s style is crisp and erudite. 

This book was written back when doctors 

believed that people were imbued with a 

“vital force” and when “medicines” and 

“drugs” were both words that referred to— 

plants. 

$95.00 (Hardbound, 743 pages) 

“Herbal Pearls, Traditional Chinese Folk 

Wisdom” by Miao Wen-wei, Yue Chong-xi 

and Steven Foster This is a delightful collection 

of 53 herbal folk stories from China, 

expertly and entertainingly rendered, with 

introductory comments by the inimitable 

Steven Foster. Many of the stories have to 

do with how various herbs were discovered 

and named, or how the medicinal activities 

were originally elucidated. Enchanting bedtime 

reading for kids and adults alike. 

Discounted price $19.95 $14.95! 

(168 pages, soft cover) 

“Herbal Prescriptions after 50” 

by David Hoffman 

This is a practical guide to using herbal medicines 

in addressing the health care needs of 

people aged over fifty. Hoffman has always 

had a most simple and clear way of explaining 

the actions of herbs and the indications 

for their use. This book is really the best 

reference available on the subject. 

$24.95 (335 pages, soft cover, not illustrated) 

“Invasive Plant Medicine” 

by Timothy Lee Scott 

According to the author, “The plants considered 

“invasive” today were brought here and 

spread around with the help of people, and 

were cherished for food, medicine, ornament, 

soil-enhancement, and scientific curiosity. 

Over time though, these plants have 

“escaped” into the wilds and have found an 

ecological niche, in dynamic equilibrium, 

amongst the different species within the 

landscape.” Says Richo, “This book transforms 

negativity into medicine!” 

$19.95 (348 pages, color inserts, maps) 

“Medical Herbalism, The Science and 

Practice of Herbal Medicine” 

by David Hoffman 

This is an advanced textbook for herbal 

practitioners, giving an understandable and 

in-depth teaching on the chemistry of plants, 

a balanced look at safety issues, specific 

formulas according to body systems, and a 

150 herb strong materia medica.. 

$60.00 (Hardbound, 666 pages) 

“Medicinal Plants of the Desert and 

Canyon West” by Michael Moore 

This book covers many heretofore unknown 

and largely unused plants of the American 

Southwest, with characteristically witty 

descriptions and stories, in a rough, rambling, 

and engaging style. Distribution maps, line 

drawings, and color plates. 

$13.95 (184 pages, soft cover) 

“Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West” 

by Michael Moore 

This rewrite of the original classic is a thorough 

revisiting of the subject matter in an 

expanded and spiffed-up format. Ready wit 

and insight produced this worthy classic. 

$24.95 (351 pages, soft cover, line drawings, 

distribution maps, and color plates) 

“Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West” 

by Michael Moore 

In this beatifully rendered compendium, our 

mentor treated every herb equally, from the 

lowly Hedge Nettle to the towering 

Redwood. Copious glossaries. 

Line drawings and color plates. 

$22.50 (358 pages, soft cover)

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BOOKSTORE CONTINUED 

First grow the herbs, then make the medicine from the garden. 

The Medicinal Herb Grower 

A Guide for Cultivating Plants that Heal 

Volume 1 

by Richo Cech 

illustrated by Sena Cech 

“The Medicinal Herb Grower—A Guide for 

Cultivating Plants that Heal, vol. 1” 

by Richo Cech, illustrated by Sena Cech 

“Richo and I are fortunate in having a 

diversity of medicinal plants growing in 

our backyards. The world is fortunate in 

that Richo has distilled his years of growing 

experience in this excellent new book. 

A very different book—no bibliographic 

echoes, all good personal gardening and 

nature first hand. This book is a pleasure to 

read, and a treasure of valuable cultural 

information. —Jim Duke, PhD 

“The most definitive herb grower’s guide 

on the planet, a book that breathes with 

aliveness, humor, and how to really 

do it!” — Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac. 

Part 1: Principles of Natural Gardening 

Techniques includes: Observation in 

Nature; Creating Plant Habitat; Benefits 

of Diversity; Rules of Green Thumb 

Part 2: Practices of Natural Gardening 

Techniques: Growth Cycles of Plants; 

Preparing the Ground; Potting Soil; 

Planting Seeds; Greenhouse & Shadehouse; 

Making Cuttings; Caring for Plants 

+ Seed Production; Herb Processing & 

Harvesting. 

$19.95 (176 pp, soft cover) 

“Making Plant Medicine” by Richo Cech, 

illustrated by Sena Cech 

Originally published in the year 2000, 

“Making Plant Medicine” has become 

a preferred herbal reference, used by 

medicine makers of all descriptions, 

having found its way into kitchens, 

herbal laboratories, and herb schools 

across the continent. The formulary 

includes such important favorites as: 

Arnica; Astragalus; Holy Basil—Tulsi; 

Burdock; Calendula; Dandelion; 

Echinacea; Elecampane; Gentian; 

Goldenseal; Hawthorn; Ma-huang; 

Jiao-gu-lan; Lobelia; Nettles; Sage; 

Stevia; and Saint John’s Wort. May 

the copy you purchase soon be anointed 

with the happy splatter of homemade 

herbal remedies. Book consists of: 

Part 1: Medicine Making includes: 

Drying & processing herbs; Tinctures 

made the easy way; Math of tincturing; 

Vinegar extracts, Glycerites, Teas, Herbal 

Oils, Salves, Poultices, and more 

Part 2: A Gardener’s Formulary includes: 

116 herbs that can be cultivated in North 

America—parts used, formulas, practical 

uses, dosages, and and an overview 

of alternate species. 

$19.95 (296 pages, soft cover)

BOOKSTORE CONTINUED 

“Tulasi Devi, Goddess of Devotion” 

by Sarvaga and Gunavati 

Tulasi means “The Incomparable One,” 

Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum). Worshipped 

as an embodiment of the Divine Mother on 

Earth, the plant gives its roots, stems, 

leaves, and flowers for purifying and healing 

our bodies. Her spiritual essence helps 

us to recognize the Divine within all 

Nature. This little book is a complete 

primer on Tulsi, including much information 

on the plant, what it is, how it is used, 

how to grow it, and how to use her in ritual 

and worship. This is a spiritual book, 

offered up to Amma, and contains the 108 

sacred names of Tulsi. We respect it greatly. 

Your purchase of this book will help 

support Amma’s vast network of humanitarian 

services which include disaster relief 

and feeding the hungry.hunry 


“Medicinal Plants of the Southern 

Appalachians” by Patricia K. Howell 

When it comes to regional herbals, there’s 

been a gap as wide as Cumberland waiting for 

a good book to fill it up—and this is it! Ever 

wonder about the local uses of Devil’s 

Walking Stick, Indian Pipe, or Rabbit 

Tobacco? This book will let you in on these 

secrets, and more. Highly recommended. 


“Peterson Guide to Eastern/Central US 

Medicinal Plants” by Steven Foster 

and James Duke 

This is the unparalleled field identification 

and quick-reference for plants found east of 

the Rockies. The Peterson guides are so 

arranged that if you know the color of the 

flowers, you’re likely to quickly find the 

plant in this book. My copy is sweat-stained 

and thoroughly thumbed. Many color plates. 


“Peterson Guide to Western US Medicinal 

Plants” by Steven Foster 

and Christopher Hobbs 

Best reference for the identification and medicinality 

of a large array of plants of the West. 

We feel a close connection to this book, since 

Christopher took some of the photos in the 

botanical gardens here at Horizon Herbs. 

500 species and 600 color plates. 

$22.00 (442 pages, flexicover) 

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“Rasayana, Ayurvedic Herbs for 

Longevity and Rejuvenation” by Dr. H.S. 

Puri 

In Ayurveda, the herbs that “delay old age, 

increase mental acuity, generate power, vital 

energy, eyesight, impart intelligence, 

memory, aid proper digestion and clear complexion 

are known as “Rasayana.” To me, 

this is the most exciting book now available 

on herbs from India. I’ve been taking it to 

bed with me. The plants are precisely 

described, the illustrations are stunning, and 

the text is practical and useful—a huge step 

in clarifying the mysteries of Ayurveda. 

Here you will excellent writeups on plants 

available through in this catalog: Amla, 

Asafetida, Ashwagandha, Bala, Brahmi, 

Costus, Eclipta, Elephant Creeper, Neem, 

Shatavari and Tulsi. We bow to you, 

Dr. Puri—a stellar achievement! 

$95.00 (352 pages, hard cover) 

“Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for 

Vibrant Health” by Rosemary Gladstar 

This is Rosemary’s herbal centerpiece, 

drawing from a lifetime’s experience with 

herbs—as colorful, light, and juicy as she 

herself. This book is chock full of herbal 

recipes to help you practice the art of food as 

medicine, medicine as food! 


“Urban Homesteading” 

by Rachel Kaplan and K. Ruby Blume 

A deep understanding 

of where we are as a culture, how we got 

here, and ways to get ourselves out of this 

mess! As if knitting a sweater with recycled 

needles using home-spun yarn, the authors 

keenly perceive what resources are truly 

available in an urban setting, then give us a 

feel for how to use them to transform the 

mundane into the Earth healing garden. 

These folks have an intense and powerful 

understanding of our current crisis, yet 

remain hopeful for positive change. Their 

approach puts food on the table while planning 

for the health and happiness of our children’s 

children. Brass tacks methods of raising 

plants and animals in small spaces. Zero 

waste. Quitting hydrocarbons cold turkey. 

Animal husbandry in small spaces. Feeding 

and keeping bees. Converting alleyways to 

garden paths. This book enthralls me. 

$24.95 (292 pages, soft cover, tons of wonderful 

full color photos, real people)

9 SEED SCREENS, TAGS, SOAP, PALO 

Stainless Steel and Cedar Seed Cleaning Screens 

Set of 8 precision stainless steel screens 

mounted in frames of Port Orford Cedar. 

Each screen is 1 foot square and 3 inches 

deep. Handmade, these are extremely 

tough and they smell excellently of Cedar. 

Specifically designed for sorting and 

cleaning a diverse array of types and sizes 

of seeds, they graduate from 

4 strands per inch (i.e. 1/4 inch 

opening) down to 40 strands per inch 

(extremely fine). The graduated sizes 

assist in separating viable seed from inferior 

seed and cleaning seeds of chaff and 

dust. They will work equally well on medicinal herb seeds, flower seeds, and vegetable seeds. 

The screens are also useful for removing stems from dried culinary or medicinal herbs and for 

grinding dried leafy herbs into the appropriate sizes (e.g. stemless tea cut, coarse grind for tincturing, 

or powder for encapsulation). These screens are only available as a set and function 

best as a set—once you start to use them, you’ll see what we mean, and you’ll be glad you 

have them all. Set of 8 graduated screens/$189.50 +Actual shipping. 

Bio-Tags. Flexible tags, 6 inch long by 3/4 inch wide, are designed to be pushed in next to 

your planting for temporary labeling purposes (very good for marking rows of seedlings or 

potted plants). The tags look like white plastic, but they are made from corn and soybeans— 

will harmlessly biodegrade into the soil in about 1 year (help, I’m melting!). These are easily 

and legibly writeable on one side (pen or pencil). 

Bio-Tags: 100 tags/$8.00; $70.00/1,000 tags 

Impress-O-Tags. Just write on the 1 inch x 3.5 inch metal tag with any ballpoint pen, 

pencil, or stylus on either or both sides. The wire fasteners are enclosed. Will not rust or 

deteriorate with age, remaining readable indefinitely. 

Impress-O-Tags: 1 box/$12.50 (100 tags); 10 boxes or more: $11.00/box 

Neem Oil Soap. What we imagined was going to be a potent medicinal soap actually 

turned out to be a premier all-purpose bath or hand soap with medicinal applicability 

Formulated by Richo and handmade by Bunny’s Bath, this gentle yet potent bar has proven its 

excellence. The soap is made of organic Sunflower seed oil, contains fragrantly circulationstimulating 

oil of Rosemary, and is preserved with a water extract of Rosemary. The active 

ingredient is the fixed oil of the Neem seed, introduced in a special process whereby the oil is 

not saponified. Neem oil has been shown to be antifungal to athlete’s foot; helps clear acne; 

antiparasitic to headlice and fleas. 

Big 5 oz bar $4.00 each, $37.50/10 bars 

Sweetgrass Braids. Made by First Nations People from Saskatchewan, these are handbraided 

from wild Sweetgrass (Heirachloe odorata). The Sweetgrass that grows up north is of 

highest quality, emitting an aroma like new-mown hay in Elysian fields. The braids are pleasantly 

green-colored, measure 32 inches long and weigh about 1 oz. each. 

$5.00/braid, $30/7 braids 

Amazon Incense Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) 

Split pieces of windfall holy wood from the 

Peruvian Amazon are delightfully aromatic. 

Simply light the stick, blow out, and it smoulders 

for some time—imparting its excellent aroma to 

everything in the vicinity and helping calm and 

soothe the spirit. The pieces in this earth-friendly 

cellophane bag are about 4 inches long and may 

be split again and again to stretch the medicine. 

$4.50/1 oz. bag; (choose“Herbs” 30 g for shipping) 

$29.90/lb(consisting of pieces ~20 g each.)

HERBS & SPICES 

Dried Bilberries, Organic 

The most potent source of 

anthocyanins in all nature. Perfect for jam, 

syrup, cordial, easy smoothies. Sweet! 

100 g bag $19.95 

Dried Black Elderberries, Organic 

Whole dried berries available for your 

medicine making pleasure. 

See horizonherbsblog.com. for recipes. 

100 g bag $19.95 

Dried Hawthorn Berries, Organic 

Bright red and fully ripe berries picked 

just aftrer first frost and dried in the 

traditional manner 

100 g bag $6.00 each 

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DRIED HERBS & SPICES 

Dried Rosemary Leaf, Organic 

Rosemary is one of our specialties. We 

harvested and dried some exceptional leaf 

that we’d love to share with you. 

50 g bag $4.50 each 

� DRIED ORGANIC INDIA HERBS � 

These good herbs are all ground up and ready to use (according to the practice of 

Ayurveda and the rules of prudence, of course!), mixing in drinks, tea making, encapsulation, 

pill making, oil infusion or tincturing. By my nose, and tastebuds, and trials, 

they are really good stuff! 

Tulsi Tea (Ocimum sanctum) leaves, tea cut, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00/lb 

Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) fruit, powdered, Organic . . . . . . . .$18.00/lb 

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root, powdered, Organic . . . . .$23.00/lb 

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) leaves, powdered, Organic . . . . . . . . .$23.00/lb 

Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf, powdered, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00/lb 

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) root, powdered, Organic . . . . . . .$23.00/lb 

Triphala (Amla, Bibhitaki and Haritaki) formula, Organic . . . . . .$16.00/lb 

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root, powdered, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.00/lb 

� SPICES� 

These spices are grown by hand on a small, mixed crop, spice plantation in the midst 

of the jungles of Pemba (the greenest island of the Spice Islands of Zanzibar), hand 

picked and cured in the sun. The spices are not certified organically grown, but are 

of highest quality, and we’ve personally verified that no chemicals or fertilizers were 

used in their planting, growing, processing, or storage. Recent spices of highest 

quality offered at a very reasonable price . 

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) whole peppercorns, dried . . . . . 50 g/pkt $4.50 

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) bark, whole, dried, . .50 g/pkt $4.50 

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) pods, green, dried, . . . .50 g/pkt $4.50 

Cloves (Eugenia aromatica) whole, dried, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 g/pkt $4.50 

Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) Tea Cut, dried, . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 g/pkt $4.50 

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) extraction grade, dried pods, . . . .20 g/pkt $6.50

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PLANT & SEED COLLECTIONS 

My Mother's Kitchen Garden Seed Collection—Organic 

Herbs used to spice simple foods and make them savory and attractive. 

1 pkt. each of: Basil, Sweet Lettuce Leaf; Coriander; Dill; Marjoram, Sweet; Oregano, Greek; 

Parsley, Italian; Sage, Garden; Savory, Summer; Tarragon, Mexican; Thyme, English Broadleaf. 

10 pkts/$19.95, Organic 

Tasty Tea Seed Collection—Organic 

These are our tastiest, easy-to-grow herb tea favorites. 

1 pkt. each of: Chamomile, German; Fennel; Hibiscus; 

Jiao-gu-lan, Japanese; Navajo Tea; Spearmint; 

Tulsi—Kapoor 


“Tulsi Four” Plant Collection—Organic 

Tulsi brings blessings to our homes and good health to our bodies. What else do we need? 

These plants appreciate a warm exposure, and may be planted in the garden or in pots. 

*Tulsi Four plant set: $24.50/4 Tulsi plants: Krishna, Rama, Vana and Kapoor 

“New York Window” Houseplant Collection—Organic 

Folks often request a medicinal plant that will do well on a windowsill inside the house. Here 

we have compiled three plants that do very well indeed in just these conditions, which we send 

as a threesome. These can be potted up to gallons and will thrive even when you are gone on 

vacation and cannot water them. They are quite entertaining and always full of surprises. 

*New York Window: $19.50/3 plants: Life Plant, Cape Aloe, Hen & Chicks, Organic 

VEGETABLE SEED COLLECTIONS 

Hoedown Seed Collection—Organic 

Fun and easy-to grow, seed saver friendly) 

Vacuum-packed to last at least 3 years. 

1 pkt. each of: Beans, Anasazi Cave; Beets, Detroit Dark Red; 

Carrots, Scarlet Nantes; Corn, Hopi Purple; Cucumber, Marketmore; 

Greens, Mixed Cooking: Chard; Kale, Mixed; Spinach, Revolution; 

Greens, Mixed Salad: Mizuna; Lettuces, Leaf Mixed; Arugala; 

Onions, Valencia Keepers, Peas, Cascadia Pod; 

Squash, Yellow Crookneck; Squash, Winter Zeppelin Delicata; 

Tomatoes, Principe Borghese (50 seeds/pkt) 

$24.95 each 

$44.95/2 Hoedown Collections—Discounted Price, Organic 

One for now and one for later—or to give as a gift. 

CULINARY HERB SEED COLLECTIONS 

Edible Flowers Seed Collection—Organic 

An array of edible flowers for dressing up your salad. 

1 pkt each of Bean, Scarlet Emperor; Borage, 

Calendula, Wild; Nasturtium, Jewels; 

Love in the Mist; Shungiku; Violet, Heartsease. 


Kidzerbs®: Garden Kit: 

Includes: “Kidzerbs, A Kid’s Guide to Growing 

Medicinal Plants” book by Sena Cech, 

12 Organic Seed packets: Basil, Borage, Calendula, 

California Poppy, Catnip, Chamomile, Fennel, 

Feverfew, Flax, Johhny-Jump-Up, Lemon Balm, 

Love-in-the-Mist, and 12 row markers. 

Kidzerbs Garden Kit: $19.95, Organic 

PLANT & SEED COLLECTIONS

SEED COLLECTIONS 12 

Strictly Medicinal® SEED COLLECTIONS 

Lifeline Medicinal Herb Garden—Organic 

The motivation behind this Lifeline Garden is to offer home gardeners the seminal foundation for 

a diverse medicinal herb garden that will contribute to every aspect of health and well-being. 

Inside—18 Strictly Medicinal® seed packets, 1 each of: Astragalus; Burdock, Gobo; 

Calendula, Mixed; Chamomile, German; Echinacea purpurea; Elecampane; Evening Primrose; 

Flax, Brown; Lemon Balm; Marshmallow; Motherwort, Official; Nettles; Pepper, Cayenne; 

Sage, Garden; Valerian, Official; Tulsi, Kapoor (Holy Basil);Wood Betony; Yarrow. 

18 pkts/$29.95—Discounted Price, Organic 

Ayurvedic Herb Seed Collection 

 

Seeds of 9 rejuvenative and medicinal herbs: 

Amla (Emblica officinalis) 

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) 

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 

Bala (Sida cordifolia) 

Eclipta (Eclipta alba) 

Gotu Kola (Hydrocotyl asiatica) 

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) 

Spilanthes (Spilanthes oleracea) 

Tulsi, Rama (Ocimum sanctum) 

9 pkts/$24.95 

Chinese Herb Seed Collection 

 

Seeds of 8 lucky herbs, a potent slice of TCM: 

Dan-shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) 

Dang-shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 

Huang-Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) 

Huang-Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis) 

Ma-huang (Ephedra sinensis) 

Tou-gu (Impatiens balsamina) 

Wu-wei-zi (Schisandra chinensis) 

Xiao-mi-la (Capsicum frutescens) 

8 pkts/$24.95 

Japanese Herb Seed Collection 

 

6 unique medicinal foods from Japan: 

Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei koidzumi) 

Burdock, Gobo (Arctium lappa) 

Daikon, Miyashige White (Raphanus sativus) 

Jiao-gu-lan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) 

Shungiku (Chrysanthemum coronarium) 

Yomogi (Artemisia princeps) 


Dye Plants Collection These are some of 

the most outstanding of all dye plants: 

1 pkt. each of: Chamomile, Dyers; Elecampane; 

Indigo, Blue; Madder; Marigold, African; Nettles; 

Our Lady’s Bedstraw. 

7 pkts/$14.95 

Native American Spirit Plants These go out with our prayers for world peace. 

1 pkt. each of: Sage, Blue; Mint, Mountain; Mugwort, Western; Sagebrush; Spikenard, 

California; Sage, White; Tobacco, Hopi; Tobacco, Huichol. 

8 pkts/$22.95

Alfalfa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Medicago sativa 

Perennial cover crop, best for fertile soils, 

home garden. All zones. Sprouts provide a 

rich source of dietary chlorophyll. Excellent 

for shelterbelts. Fixes 200 lbs nitrogen per acre, 

yields up to 10 tons of organic matter per acre, 

and effectively sequesters subsurface minerals 

by way of its deeply delving root system. 

Inoculate with rhizobium inoculant and sow 

early fall or spring. Broadcast, rake in, and 

keep moist. Use 1 lb per 1,000 sq. feet. 

500 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.25/100 g (~170,000 seeds), 

$12.00/lb (~2,040,000 seeds), Organic 

Bean, Fava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vicia faba 

(Broad Windsor) 

Annual. 70 days when spring sown, 240 days 

when fall sown, hardy to 12° F. Growing Favas 

provides much biomass and fixes atmospheric 

nitrogen, thereby conditioning the soil and providing 

nutrients. This cultivar (Broad Windsor) 

is not only a great cover crop, it is also good to 

eat. Can be shelled green and steamed, or can 

be dried, stored, then soaked and made into 

soup or ground up to make traditional falafels. 

$5.00/lb, Organic 

Buckwheat (for summer) 

Excellent biomass and nectar producing cover 

crop for warm season application. Great 

choice for protecting bare soil from the sun, 

working well on both fertile and depleted soils. 

Withstanding full sun and also quite shade tolerant, 

this cover crop will protect and nourish 

your summer soil. Sow 2 lbs per 1,000 square 

feet; 30 lbs per acre. Grows to 2 feet tall. 


Oats and Peas (for spring or fall) 

This combo sets the standard for a symbiotic 

cover crop that may be sown fall or spring. The 

oats grow tall to support the peas and the peas 

fix nitrogen for the oats. Sow 3 lbs per 1,000 

square feet; 45 lbs per acre. Grows to 

5 feet tall. 


Chicory, Forage . . . . . . . .Cichorium intybus 

Superior forage for cattle, horses, goats (30% 

protein). Sow 100 g per 1,000 square feet. 

$14.00/100 g (~70,000 seeds) 

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COVER CROP SEEDS 

CLOVER 

COVER CROPS 

Lush, nitrogen-fixing cover crops. Broadcast 

on newly-tilled ground in spring, summer, or 

fall. Clovers are the best choice for forcing out 

unwanted weed species. Their activity is 

three-fold—they loosen subsoil with their 

roots, fix nitrogen in the soil, and dispel 

disease in the human body. Kudos to Clover! 

Crimson Clover . . . . .Trifolium incarnatum 

Annual. Those living in warmer climates do 

well to sow in fall, while in areas with winter 

temperatures below 5° F, then spring or 

summer planting is preferred. Bears myriads 

of truly luxurious, upright blossoms; quickly 

produces a monotypic stand that fixes 150 lbs 

of pure nitrogen per acre. 

500 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$12.00/100 g (~100,000 seeds), 

$22.00/lb (~454,000 seeds), Organic 

Medium Red Clover . . . .Trifolium pratense 

Native to temperate Europe and Asia. Hardy to 

-40° F. The tea thins the blood and helps 

dispel toxins from the system. Red Clover 

fixes 140 lbs of nitrogen per acre, while the 

roots break up hardpan and oxygenate the soil. 

Flowers yield a yellow dye. Average germ 

time 3 days. Sow 1 lb per 2,000 square feet; 10 

lbs per acre. 

500 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.00/100 g (~140,000 seeds), 


This seed is coated with rhizobium inoculant. 

Clover and Poppies (for all seasons) 

A beautiful mix of: Clover, Red; Clover, 

Crimson; Poppy, California and Poppy, 

Flanders. Pre-inoculated. Sow anytime for an 

ongoing display. Sow 100 g per 500 square 

feet; 1 lb per 2,000 square feet; 10 lbs per acre. 

Grows 1 to 2 feet tall. 

$13.00/100 g 


Fenugreek . . . . .Trigonella foenum-graecum 

Annual. Native to the Mediterranean and 

winter hardy to -10° F. Breaks up heavy clay 

soils—contributes nitrogen and organic matter. 

Direct-seed late summer, fall, or early spring. 

Germs in cold soils. Sow 100 g per 200 square 

feet; 1 lb per 1000 square feet; 35 lbs per acre. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$10.25/100 g, 


Planting, sprouting, or extraction quality. 

Oats (for spring or fall) 

Sow 3 lbs per 1,000 square feet; 45 lbs per 

acre. Grows to 5 feet tall. 

5 g pkt/$2.95 

$5.00/lb, 

$40.00/10 lb sack, Organic 

Rye, Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secale cereal 

Oldest domestic crop dating back to 

Paleolithic. Excellent for coering garden beds 

after harvest. 2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft. 

$5.00/lb, 

$40.00/10 lb sack,Organic

VEGETABLES 

AMARANTH 

Family: Amaranth (Amaranthaceae) 

Self-seeding annuals native to South America. 

100 days to maturity. The seeds are easy to 

winnow and cook. We like to make Amaranth 

porridge, cooking the grain with sufficient 

water, adding raisins, and simmering about 

15 minutes or until done. Flavorfully nutty, 

satisfyingly gummy, and highly nutritious. 

Plants prefer full sun and rich garden soil. 

Direct-seed in early spring. 

Chinese Giant Orange Amaranth . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . .Amaranthus hypochondriacus 

Dark orange flowers on plants to 8 feet tall. 

Leaves green with orange ribs. Seeds golden 

and edible. Early greens also edible. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.45, 

$4.95/g (~1,200 seeds), 

$14.85/10 g (~12,000 seeds), Organic 

Golden Giant Amaranth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . .Amaranthus hypochondriacus 

Golden Giant is an epic plant, giving about a 

pound of deliciously edible, golden seed per 10 

row feet. This is the Amaranth we will send if 

you don’t specify. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.45, 

$4.95/g (~1,200 seeds), 


Amaranth, Hopi Red Dye . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amaranthus cruentus 

As a young green, colorful and tasty—good in 

mesclun. Traditionally, the highly colored 

flower bracts are dried and used to make corn 

bread red. Mature plant produces showy, 

thickly flowered tops. Interestingly, this often 

resembles a fist with raised middle finger (one 

might surmise that this is the plant’s comment 

about hybridized seed). Black seeds edible but 

not as good as “Golden Giant.” 

100 seeds/pkt $2.45 

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VEGETABLE SEEDS 

Seeds of Sustenance 

Amaranth & Quinoa 

Amaranth, Dark Green Spinach . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amaranthus viridis 

(Bayam, Slender Amaranth, Sukumawiki) 

 

Annual. 50 days. This is a drought and heat 

tolerant vegetable that is grown for the dark 

green leaves, which are excellent in African 

and Vedic cooking, stir fries and soups. Works 

well to plant in successions 3 to 6 weeks apart 

throughout the summer months. This is the 

way its done in tropical climates, where in 

many places leaf Amaranth has become a 

dependable and necessary staple food. Direct 

seed on a fine seedbed, press in and keep 

warm, evenly moist and in the light. Thin to 3 

inches apart and harvest when leaves size up. 


$4.95/g (~1,200 seeds), 


Amaranth, Red Spinach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amaranthus tricolor 

 

Annual. 50 days. Edible Amaranth making 

dark red leaves. Used and cultivated in much 

the same way as dark green amaranth (above) 

except that the early color set makes this plant 

an excellent choice for adding color to mesclun 

and micro greens. Used extensively in Chinese 

and Vietnamese quisine, and a preferred source 

of Spinach for Greek cooking, 


$4.95/g (~1,200 seeds), 


Quinoa, Faro . . . . . . . .Chenopodium quinoa 

Family: Goosefoot (Chenopodiaceae) 

Annual, native to South America. 100 days to 

maturity. This is one of the most highly productive 

food grains that can easily be grown by 

gardeners in the temperate north. 1g of seed 

sows 50 row feet. Sow in early spring, in rows 

2 feet apart, then thin plants to 1 foot apart. 

Cultivate frequently through the summer, 

mound up around the plants to bolster them 

against lodging, and water well. When the 

heads become heavy with seed, then do not 

water on top of them—this can be deleterious 

as seeds can sprout in heads. Once the plants 

drop their leaves, then cut off the seed heads 

and dry them (sun dry on tarps or in sheaves or 

lay out on tarps or tables in the summer greenhouse.) 

Thresh and wind winnow. Was seed 

thoroughly in several changes of water, or boil 

and discard water, then boil again to cook. The 

idea is to wash away bitter saponins before eating 

the grain. Cooks up just like Rice. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.45, 

$14.85/10 g (~3,500 seeds), 


More seeds available beyond this list! Check horizonherbs.com or call (541) 846-6704.

ANDEAN TUBERS 

These plants offer the opportunity to significantly 

diversify our diets, being especially 

good in winter mashes and soups. Mashua and 

Oca benefit from growing in well-rested soils 

of relatively low fertility but good structure. 

As the plants grow and spread, hill up around 

them, to encourage formation of tubers that 

push out from the buried stem. These crops 

like to be watered thoroughly, especially late 

in the season, which is when they make their 

tubers. We’re offering plants from 3 different 

families that nonetheless yield roots with similar 

culinary and nutritional attributes. Potted 

plant or pot containing the dormant tuber. The 

Yacon are nice potted plants grown from stem 

cuttings. 

Mashua . . . . . . . . . . .Tropaeolum tuberosum 

Family: Nasturtium (Tropaeolaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial with handsome, discshaped 

leaves that resemble Nasturtium that 

ines to about 12 feet and produces eventually 

the large, multicolored, spurred flowers. 

Highly desired plant does well in cool shade. 

The thin-skinned, tuberous roots are harvested 

very late in the season, and are used in soups, 

being kind to the liver and kidney, also purportedly 

an anaphrodisiac that is served up by 

the lady of the house when she’s feeling like 

she’d rather sleep. When fresh, these roots are 

as peppery as a nasturtium bud, but when 

cooked they are mild and yummy in taste. 

Plant like a Potato. Trellis. 

*$7.95/potted plant, $19.50/3 plants, Organic 

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ANDEAN TUBERS 

Oca, Mixed Colors . . . . . . .Oxalis tuberosa 

Family: Oxalis (Oxalidaceae) 

At first, vines grow upright and clover-like, 

but soon sprawl and may even dig in along the 

way. In late season, forms tuberous, highly 

colored, thin-skinned, and white-fleshed roots. 

Similar to Potatoes in protein content and of 

higher caloric value than the Yam, they are 

truly delicious as a cooked tuber. Bake, make 

soup or stir-fry. The tubers take on the taste of 

whatever they are cooked with, and lend a 

deliciously gummy texture. Plant like a 

Potato. Hill up, and give plenty of water in 

the late season. 


Yacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polymnia sonchifolia 

(Andean Sunroot) 

Family: Aster (Asteraceae) 

Tuberous perennial from S. America. Hardy to 

30° F. Very high yielding. Rich in fructose 

and inulin, crisp and delectable, the enlarged 

secondary tubers are a traditional Andean food 

and a low-calorie sugar substitute. The plants 

grow to 7 feet, bold and tough (like the 

Asteraceae tend to be), preferring full sun and 

regular garden soil. After first frost, dig the 

tubers, wash and briefly sun-dry, then store in 

a cool and dry location for a week or more 

until they shrivel and fully develop their 

sweetness. Bake in the oven or peel and 

process as a raw salad dressing, or boil fresh 

slices, strain, then reduce on a low burner to 

make thick Yacon syrup, which comes out 

emerald green. Pancakes! 


All our seeds are open-pollinated, untreated, and seed-saver friendly. 

VEGETABLES

VEGETABLES 16 

BEAN 

Family: Pea (Fabaceae) 

Easily grown by direct-seeding in the garden. 

Perfect introductory plant for children, as the 

seeds are large and easily handled, and germ. 

is quick and impressive. Sow in warm soil, 

2 rows per 4 foot wide raised bed, or if row 

cropping, sow seeds 6 inches apart in rows 4 

feet apart. A diet that includes Beans, Quinoa, 

Garlic and Tomatoes provides 100% of the 

amino acids required for human nutrition. 

Anasazi Cave Bean . . . . .Phaseolus vulgaris 

Annual. 50 to 55 days. Vigorous pole bean , 

a relict originating in the Southwestern US. 

Excellent flattened pods for green beans, large 

dry seeds cook up creamy and are 75% less 

gassy than modern beans. We planted our’s in 

hills, thinning to the 3 best plants per hill, then 

erecting a large tripod over the hill, and training 

the plants up the poles. They climbed vigorously, 

and soon produced many pods for 

summer eating. By fall, we were gathering in 

the dried pods by the handsful and squeezing 

out the mature seeds. Botanical gold. 

20 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic 

Bolita Bean . . . . . . . . . . .Phaseolus vulgaris 

 

Annual. 50 to 55 days. Popular heirloom bush 

beans are best made into burritos refrieds, 

soups or chili. Small salmon-colored frijoles 

cook fast and make a rich, flavorful gravy. 

This bean marries taste with digestibility. 

Strongly taprooted plants are quick to grow in 

full sun with minimal water input. 


Edamame, Hidatsa . . . . . . . . . .Glycine max 

Annual. Short bushes, pods to 3 inches long. 

seeds medium sized, good for short growing 

season areas as this is an early producer. To 

prepare beans, boil in pod until tender, then 

squeeze into mouth as a delicious hors d’oeuvre 

or main protein dish. One of the quickest 

and easiest ways to grow yummy protein in 

your garden. 


Hopi Yellow Lima Bean . .Phaseolus lunatus 

(Sikya Hatiko, Hopi Golden Lima Beans) 

Bright golden beans on a long vine. These 

proved to be exceptionally productive per 

growing space. Provide trellis or allow to 

sprawl. We love this heirloom bean! It is 

worth working to save and saving to eat. 

Commonly sprouted and cooked as a delicacy. 

this is also a softly flavorful bean for making 

refrieds, soup or chili. These transport us. 

20 seeds/pkt $2.45, 

$28.25/100 g, Organic 

BEANS 

Hyacinth Bean . . . . . . . . . . Dolichos lablab 

Vining perennial to 30 feet in the tropics, 

grown as an annual in the temperate north. 

Native to tropical Africa, hardy to 20° F. 

Sweeping, upright stems bear clusters of fancy, 

edible flowers, giving way to dark 

purple, crescent-shaped pods. Trellis. 


Midnight Black Turtle Bean . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phaseolus vulgaris 

Annual bush bean. 90 to 100 days to maturity. 

Wait until pods go crispy dry before harvest. 

Easy to separate and winnow, these are among 

the most productive of protein sources for both 

gardeners and small farmers. In Latin 

America, they are a major staple food—burritos, 

chili, refrieds. Black Turtle Beans are also 

among the least allergenic of all legumes. 


$18.25/100g (~450 seeds), 


Provider Green Bean . . Phaseolus vulgaris 

Annual. 50 to 55 days. A highly adaptaptable, 

early, snap green bean that produces legions 

of 5 to 8 inch pods on a self-supporting 

bush. Excellent for fresh green beans or canning. 


$12.25/100 g (~320 seeds) 


Scarlet Runner Bean . .Phaseolus coccineus 

(Scarlet Emperor) 

Tuberous perennial grown as an annual in the 

north. Native to Central America and Mexico. 

Hardy to 20° F. Heavily lipped, scarlet blossoms 

that last throughout the summer. Seeds of 

deep purple shot through with pink. Directseed 

in early spring in rich hills and trellis. 

Vines to 15 feet. Shelled fresh beans cook up 

with a good, thick sauce. 


ARTICHOKE 

Family:Aster (Asteracea) 

Oversize plants prefer full sun and rich garden 

soil. Sow in spring. Thin to 2 feet apart. 

Globe Artichoke . . . . . . . .Cynara scolymus 

Perennial, but can be grown as an annual. 

Native to S. Europe. Hardy to 20° F. The 

steamed flower buds make a pleasant-tasting 

vegetable. The bitter leaf makes an excellent 

digestive tea. Produces giant, edible globes, 

flowering purple to 5 feet. 


Jerusalem Red Artichoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Helianthus tuberosus 

(Sunroot, Sunchoke, Girasole) 

Tuber-forming herbaceous perennial native to 

the New World, hardy to -40° F. Multistemmed 

plant makes small yellow flowers and 

big red tubers that can be dug from late fall 

through to spring. Crunchily edible in the raw, 

or can be boiled into something that resembles 

potato soup. Shipping until April 1, 2011. 

*5 roots/$5.00, Organic 

Ordering plants and seeds? OK! Seeds ship right away; plants ship April through July.

ASPARAGUS, BEETS & BROCCOLI 17 

VEGETABLES 

Asparagus, Garden . . .Asparagus officinalis 

(Mary Washington) 

Family: Lily (Liliaceae) 

Dioecious perennial, native to the 

Mediterranean. This culinary Asparagus produces 

both male and female plants, both of 

them deliciously edible. Harvest fresh spears 

in the spring of the second year and ongoing. 

Asparagus may be counted among the spring 

tonics, as it clears the urinary tract of winter’s 

toxins. The effects are both diuretic and laxative. 

Sow in spring and grow out for a year 

before transplanting. Mulch the bed to build 

soil and discourage weeds and grasses. 


Beetberry . . . . . . . Chenopodium capitatum 

(Strawberry Spinach) 


Annual. 40 days to maturity. Sweet, bright 

red raspberry globular growths occur along 

the arching arms of this Lamb’s-Quarter-like 

heirloom plant. The leaves are soft and deliciously 

edible. The sweet, parsnip-like roots 

are good raw or in soups, white marbled with 

beet red. The fruits are healthy and fun in 

salads. Plant prefers part shade to full sun and 

regular garden soil. Sow in spring. Easy. 


$5.95/g, (~1,700 seeds) 

$17.85/10 g, (~17,000 seeds) 

$89.25/100 g, (~170,000 seeds), Organic 

BEET 


all are Beta vulgaris 

Sow in early spring. Standard vegetable 

culture. Thin to 3 to 6 inches apart. 

Detroit Dark Red Beet . . . . . .Beta vulgaris 

Biennial. 60 days to maturity. Heirloom introduced 

in 1892, “the standard for beets”— 

round and scarlet, tender and sweet. 


$6.85/10 g (~900 seeds), Organic 

Touchstone Gold Beet . . . . . .Beta vulgaris 

 

High germ rates even in warm soils. Greens 

are mild flavored. Sweet, yellow fleshed, uniform, 

round roots retain golden color when 

cooked. Excellent storage beet. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


Sugar Beet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beta vulgaris 

Biennial. 80 days to maturity. Leaves excellent 

for eating and long, white roots that weigh 

up heavy and are loaded with sugar. 


$12.25/10 g (~1,200 seeds) 

Bitter Melon . . . . . . . .Momordica charantia 

Family: Cucumber (Cucurbitaceae) 

80 to 120 days to maturity. Perennial, dioecious 

vine, grown as an annual in temperate 

climates. Pantropical. Sow early in the greenhouse 

and transplant after frost. The plants 

demand full sun and a trellis. Standard oblong 

fruits with green, warty skin. Bitter Melon is 

probably the best antidiabetic herb known to 

herbalist, as it supports the pancreas and promotes 

secretion of insulin. Slice and stir-fry or 

boil in soup. Can be fresh tinctured to make 

antidiabetic extract. 


$14.85/10 g (~70 seeds) Organic 

BROCCOLI 

Family: Mustard (Brassicaceae) 

Sow in the garden in midspring or start indoors 

3 weeks before last frost date. Thin or transplant 

to 1 foot apart. Prefers full sun and moist 

garden soil. Due to the anticancer effects of 

Broccoli, and the yumminess of it, we like to 

put this plant in our bodies. 

Green Sprouting Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brassica oleracea 

(De Cicco) 

Biennial. Standard open pollinated type that 

produces a nice primary head, and then once 

this is cut, produces an ongoing offering of 

smaller heads, “broccolini” if you will. 


Oregon Long Neck Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brassica oleracea 

Biennial. Good open-pollinated Broccolis are 

rare, but they are easy to grow and are incredibly 

nutritious. Oregon Long Neck is a vigorous 

plant with a large head held above the slug 

zone by its tall neck. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.45, 

$6.85/10 g (~3,000 seeds),Organic 

Purple Peacock Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brassica olerace 

 

A novel cross between Broccoli and Kale produces 

pleasantly non-spicy and very edible 

leaves as well as the classic purple sprouting 

broccoli head with its multiple side-shoot 

“broccolinis.” With its green buds, highly colored 

stems, and red tinged leaves these do 

much to diversify a stir-fry. The young fresh 

leaves make a sweet and toothsome salad. 


Spring Rapini . . . . . . . .Brassica rapa rapa 

Annual. 45 days to maturity. Rapini produce 

tender, edible leaves that give rise to buddy 

shoots resembling miniature broccoli. They 

are perfectly sized for stir-fry and are a good 

choice for quick greens and small gardens. 


$6.85/10 g (~3,500 seeds) 

$22.25/100 g (~35,000 seeds) 


VEGETABLES 18 

BURDOCK 


Hardy taprooted biennials with wide leaves 

make scrumptious and medicinally charged 

roots the first year. Sow in the spring by planting 

directly in beds where the soil is deep and 

easy to dig. Sow seed 2 inches apart and 1/2 

inch deep, in rows 2 feet apart. Seed germs in 

6 to 12 days. Harvest in 10 weeks or more. In 

the second year the root becomes woody and 

the plant gives rise to characteristic flowers 

followed by catchy burrs. Most gardeners cut 

them back in early flower and mulch the crown 

with the top of the plant. 

Gobo Burdock . . . . . . . . . . . Arctium lappa 

(Niu-bang) 

Standard medicinal plant, making taproots 

sometimes as big as your forearm. Combined 

with Dandelion, a trustworthy bloodcleanser 

for treatment of many ills, including staph. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.45, 

$5.85/10 g (~1,050 seeds) 

$29.25/100g (~10,500 seeds) 


Ha Gobo Burdock . . . . . . . . Arctium lappa 

(Leaf Burdock) 

Softly edible leaves on an extremely long and 

tender taproot that may be eaten freshly grated, 

pickled, or as a steamed vegetable. 


Watanabe Burdock . . . . . . . . Arctium lappa 

Watanabe produces long, thin, tender, earlymaturing 

roots. They tend to be very consistently 

sized and are excellent for eating. 


CABBAGE 


Sow in the garden in spring or fall. Thin or 

transplant to 1 foot apart. Prefers full sun and 

moist garden soil. Source of anticancer isothiocyanates, 

anti-birth-defect folates, and vitamin 

B6, which lowers the risk of heart attack. 

Helps prevent (and treat) stomach ulcers. You 

can also use Cabbage leaves as pain relieving 

poultices. Nice in Thai soup. 

Chirimen Hakusai Cabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . Brassica rapa (chinensis group) 

50 days to maturity. Loose-leaf Chinese cabbage 

with light green, savoyed leaves for salad 

or stir fry. Someone requested of a comely 

head “May I just stick my face in that?” 


Red Head Cabbage . . . . . Brassica oleracea 

63 days to maturity. Making a dark red head, 

these are good to eat when young, and also 

good when done. Red Cabbage contains many 

times more Vitamin C than green Cabbage. 


SOUP INGREDIENTS GALORE! 

Camas, Blue . . . . . . . . . .Camassia quamash 

Family: b(Liliaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial; bulbous. Native to the 

NW. Hardy to -30° F. Major foodstuff of the 

Native Americans. Prefers moist garden soil 

or meadowland that is moist in the spring and 

dries out in the summer. Sow in fall, midwinter, 

or very early spring. Plant 6 inches apart. 

Flowers to 20 inches tall. 


$17.85/10 g (~2,200 seeds) 

$7.95/plant, Organic 

CARROT 

Family: Carrot (Asteraceae) 

Biennial. The bright color indicates high concentrations 

of the health-giving carotenoids— 

rich in vitamin A and antioxidants. Prepare a 

fine seedbed and sow just under surface, tamp 

in securely and keep evenly moist until germination. 

Thin to 2 inches and cultivate often 

until sized up. 

When it comes to Carrots, we are raw foodists! 

Chantanay Sweet Redcore . .Daucus carota 

65 to 75 days. Flavorful orange carrot, a bit 

stumpy operhaps but measuring nonetheless to 

6 inches long. Grows nicely in standard garden 

soil and performs better than most in clay 

or sandy soils. 


Scarlet Nantes Carrot . . . . . .Daucus carota 

 

65 to 75 days. Thuis is a high amino acid type 

with good old time carroty taste. 

500 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


Queen Anne’s Lace . . . . . . . .Daucus carota 

Native to temperate zones worldwide. Ancient 

contraceptive. Scatter seed on open or disturbed 

ground. Volunteers freely thereafter. 

Flowers and seeds to 4 feet in the second year. 


Not for sale to WA state. 

Celery, Utah . . . . . . . . . .Apium graveolens 

Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) 

Biennial, first domesticated in Eurasia. 90 

days, with seeds in the summer of the second 

year. This open-pollinated variety “Utah” 

yields vigorous, stocky plants with thick, solid, 

tender yet crisp stalks. Celery seed is one of 

the most efficient of all diuretics. Plant prefers 

sun, richly manured soil, and frequent watering. 

Sow in spring. 



CORN 

Family: Grass (Poaceae) 

Annual, domesticated in Meso-America in 

Neolithic times—this plant has become the 

staff of life for peoples near and far. Corn 

prefers full sun and warm, fertile soil. Band 

compost or composted manure below the furrow 

before direct-seeding in the early spring. 

Do a patch of at least 3 rows to assure pollination. 

Try to avoid cloudy and rainy conditions—sow 

Corn after the soil has truly 

warmed up, when days are sunny. 

Anasazi Sweet Corn . . . . . . . . . . .Zea mays 

90 days to maturity. Tall plants with long ears. 

Originally obtained from a cave in New 

Mexico where a forward seeing Anasazi Indian 

had sequestered the seeds in a ceramic pot, lidded 

and sealed with pine pitch. After sprouting 

and growing out, the corn revealed itself as a 

currently unknown strain of multiple colors 

tasting wholesome and sweet. Probably over 

the top nutrition-wise. 


Double Red Sweet Corn . . . . . . .Zea mays 

100 days to maturity. This intensely red Sweet 

Corn is excellent for eating fresh as Corn-onthe-cob 

or can be dried to make traditional 

cornbread or posolé. Open-pollinated variety 

adapted to organic culture, producing full ears 

on short, red-streaked stalks. Loaded with 

healthy anthocyanins—tonifies circulation and 

helps prevent colon cancer. This strain has 

been placed in our hands, and we would like to 

place it in your’s (with butter and salt). 

100 seeds/pkt, $3.95, Organic 

Fisher’s Earliest Corn . . . . . . . . .Zea mays 

70 days to maturity. Yellow sweet corn that is 

cold soil tolerant and may be planted before 

the last frost date. Phytonutrient rich. 

Excellent chice for gardeners in the northern 

states or at elevation. Given the quick maturation, 

it is possible to keep the corn coming by 

planting three successions. 


Hopi Blue Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zea mays 

90 days to maturity. Robust, drought-tolerant 

cultivar selected over many generations by the 

Hopi tribespeople of the American SW. Plants 

10 feet tall. Ears to 1 foot long, usually 2 per 

stalk. Powerful food and medicine. When 

picked during the early milk stage, the massive 

ears can be roasted or boiled.. Allowed to fully 

mature and dry, produces a sweet, high protein 

(30% higher protein than hybrid Corn) grain 

used in making tortillas and cornbread. Eating 

cornmeal porridge made from hand grown 

Hopi Blue is a transformational experience. 


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CORN 

Hopi Purple Corn . . . . . . . . . . . .Zea mays 

 

90 days to maturity. 8 foot plants produce 2 

ears per stalk, the corn being sweet, high protein, 

excellent as corn on the cob, or if allowed 

to mature will makes good cornbread, porridge, 

or purple tortillas. 

100 seeds/pkt, $3.95 

$12.25/100 g (~500 seeds) Organic 

Cucumber, Marketmore . . .Cucumis sativus 

Family: Cucumber (Cucurbitacea) 

Annual vining vegetable native to the East 

Indies and cultivated worldwide. 68 days to 

maturity. These sprawl—trellis not needed. 

Cucumbers are one of the oldest known cultigens, 

dating back at least 3,000 years. 

Marketmore is medium to large sized, crisp, 

and very smooth-skinned. Skin not bitter. 

Direct seed in rich mounds and thin to the best 

3 plants per mound. 


Fennel, Bulbing . . . . . .Foeniculum vulgare 

(Fennel, Finocchio, Zefa Fino) 


Annual or biennial. Italian cultivar. 65 days to 

maturity. Vigorous plants, the basal bulb composed 

of crisp and juicy white leaf stalks that 

can be peeled back, washed, and eaten raw 

with your favorite dip. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


See also Fennel in CULINARY SECTION 

Goldenberry, Peruvian Physalis peruviana 

(Giant Groundcherry, Topotopo) 

Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae) 

Short-lived perennial. Native to the Andes—a 

cultivated crop since Incan times. 150 days to 

maturity. Nutritious golden fruit develops 

inside a decorative, papery husk. We were 

gifted with a new seed source on these this 

year and, upon growing them out, found them 

to be highly productive, giving us multitudinous 

fruits that tasted sweet, with a hint of 

Cinnamon. Cultivation as per Tomatoes. 


Job’s Tears, Tropical . . . .Coix lacryma-jobi 

(Yi-yi-ren) 


Perennial, annual in temperate climates. 

Native to Southeast Asia. Protect from frost. 

Highly decorative, tufted grass. Hulled seeds 

are used for making bread, porridge, soup— 

even beer. Sow in spring. Prefers full sun, 

water, nutrient-rich soils. 


All our seeds are open-pollinated, untreated, and seed-saver friendly. 

VEGETABLES

VEGETABLES 

Mixed Cooking Greens 

Mixed cooking greens consist of Chard, Kale, 

and Spinach. Direct seed in the garden, or use 

containers in the greenhouse. 

Big 3 g/pkt, $3.95, Organic 

Collards, Champion . . . . .Brassica oleracea 

 

Biennial. 60 to 80 days to maturity. Longstanding, 

waxy, dark green leaves with white 

veination. Non-heading. Mild eating, sweeter 

after frost. Sow spring or fall. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


Chard, Orange . . . . .Beta vulgaris vulgaris 

Biennial. 50 days to maturity. Excellent 

choice for highly colored greens. Sow spring 

or fall. Regular vegetable culture. 


$8.85/10 g (~600 seeds), 

$44.25/100 g (~6,000 seeds) 

Kale, Chinese Dark Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . .Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra 

(Kailaan, Chinese Broccolli) 

Annual, maturing in 50 to 70 days. This is an 

easy-to-grow source of fat, tender stems 

crowned by dark green leaves—for salads or 

for cooking. Makes an awesome stir-fry. Start 

spring or fall (this variety is both heat and cold 

tolerant). Cut and come again. 


Kale, Dinosaur . . . . . . . .Brassica oleracea 

(Black Tuscan Kale) 

Biennial. Uniform. Open-pollinated, seedsaver 

friendly, commonly self-sows. This is 

one of the more nutritious and robust of the 

Kales—sweet fleshed spring or fall. 


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GREENS FOR COOKING 

Kale, Vates . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brassica napus 

Annual. 50 days. Heirloom variety makes a 

dense rosette of intensely curled, blue-green 

leaves. Gets even sweeter after frost. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


Lamb’s Quarters . . . . .Chenopodium album 

Annual. Wild medicinal food. Soft, slightly 

downy, and mucilaginous leaves, like 

Spinach—high in protein, calcium, and vitamin 

A. Fresh or dried herb good in soups. 

Native Americans used the plant to treat urinary 

infection, diarrhea, and stomachache. 

Direct seed in spring. Space 1 foot apart. 



Mizuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brassica rapa 

Mild tasting mustard produces a crunchy 

rosette for salad or stir-fry. Probably the 

quickest green to get going, spring or fall. 

Standard vegetable culture. Thin to 4 inches. 


Purslane . . . . . . . . . . . . .Portulaca oleracea 

Family: Purslane (Portulacaceae) 

Creeping annual. Native to Europe. 60 days to 

maturity. Purslane is best used as a salad herb 

or lightly steamed, being the best terrestrial 

source of omega-3 fatty acids. The plant contains 

much calcium, iron, vitamin A and C, as 

well as potassium salts and amino acids. 

Prefers rich, well-drained soil. Sow in spring 

or summer. 


Sorrel, Garden . . . . . . . . . . .Rumex acetosa 

Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae) 

Edible herbaceous perennial native to Eurasia. 

Hardy to -30° F. One of our finest plants. This 

broadleaf Sorrel is for making excellent soups 

and sauces. Considered astringent, cooling, 

and diuretic in treating wounds, scurvy, and 

fevers. Plants prefer moist garden soil in sun to 

part shade. Sow the seeds in early spring. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic. 

Shungiku . . . . .Chrysanthemum coronarium 

(Chop Suey Greens) 


Annual. Native to Eurasia. This is a cultivated 

strain originally from China. Harvest for 

greens within 40 days! The large, bright yellow 

flowers and the young, green plant are delicious 

as a steamed vegetable. Shungiku is 

high in vitamins and very good for alkalinizing 

the blood. Sow directly in garden in spring or 

fall. Prefers cool weather for growth. 


Watercress . . . . . . . . . .Nasturtium officinale 

Perennial water plant. Native to temperate 

regions of the world. Hardy to -10° F. Grows 

in cool, running water. The leaves have long 

been used as a vitamin-filled and peppery 

salad ingredient and as a spring tonic. 


$12.85/10 g (~40,000 seeds), 

$77.25/100 g (~400,000 seeds) 


Mixed Salad Greens 

Mixed salad greens consist of Mizuna, mixed 

Lettuces, and Arugula (Roquette). Direct seed 

in the garden, or use containers in the greenhouse 

or use a cloche to extend the season. 

Big 3 g/pkt, $3.95, Organic 

Arugula, Domestic . . . . . . . . . .Eruca sativa 

Biennial culinary green. Deeply cut leaves are 

the signature of an upscale salad. High in protein, 

Arugula is an appetite stimulant and 

digestive. Seeds yield edible oil. Full sun to 

part shade, copious water, and rich soil. Direct 

seed every 3 weeks for successive harvests. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


Arugula, Wild . . . . . . .Diplotaxis tenuifolia 

As above, but spicier and with a longer harvest 

window. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


CHICORY 

Taprooted perennials native to Europe and one 

of the oldest cultivated crops, preferring moist 

soils and sun to part shade. Crisp and slightly 

bitter when grown in rich, stress-free, welldrained, 

evermoist soil. Sow in containers or 

open garden. Eating fresh radicchio is one of 

the best ways to ease a queezy stomach. 

Grumelo Verde Chicory Cichorium intybus 

(Green Radicchio) 

This is a select cultivar that makes a thick, 

juicy rosette of leaves that are intensely bluegreen 

and quite excellent in salads. May be fall 

or spring planted. 


Palla Rossa Chicory Cichorium intybus 

(Red Radicchio) 

This is a spring planted red radicchio that adds 

color, flavor and crisp texture to salads. The 

plants mature quickly and make a crucial addition 

to spring salads and baby greens. 


Dandelion . . . . . . . . . .Taraxacum officinale 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to and distributed 

throughout all temperate zones. Leaves 

are a tasty addition to spring salads and also 

delicious lightly steamed—a spring tonic. 

Sow in spring. Space plants 1 foot apart and 

keep well-watered. Will be ready for harvest 

early the following spring. Flowers sunny 

yellow to 1 foot. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.95/g (~2,200 seeds) Organic 

21 

GREENS FOR SALADS 

VEGETABLES 

LETTUCE 


Besides making the finest, crunchy salads, 

Lettuce is rich in lifegiving chlorophyll and 

Vitamin K. The plant also contains antioxidant 

flavonoids and varying quantities of 

the bitter, white, sedative latex known as lactucarium. 

Sow in spring or fall near the soil 

surface and keep evenly moist and cool for 

germination. Lettuce seed goes dormant at 

temperatures over 80° F, so start early, or if 

planting late, provide shade and water well 

with well water or, well, with any water that 

waters well. 

Grand Rapids Red Lettuce . .Lactuca sativa 

55 days. Preferred dark red type for baby salads 

or a dense, gorgeous crown. 


Green Buttercrunch Lettuce Lactuca sativa 

40 days. Soft yet crunchy, almost as filling as 

bread, a popular leaf-type bibb. 

500 seeds/pkt $2.45, 

Green Oak Leaf Lettuce . . . .Lactuca sativa 

40 days. Probably the easiest Lettuce to grow, 

a favorite for children’s gardens. Softly 

luscious summer salads. 


Wild Lettuce . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lactuca virosa 

(Lettuce Opium) 

Biennial. Native to Europe. Hardy to 10° F. 

As a salad green, very good in the very early 

spring, and indeed is productive earlier than 

other Lettuces. Flowers yellow to 8 feet. 


Maché, Jade . . . . . . . . .Valerianella locusta 

(Corn Salad, Good King Henry) 

Family: Valerian (Valerianaceae) 

Annual or overwintering annual, native to 

Europe. Gently demulcent and tasty salad 

green. Sow in fall, midwinter, or spring. 


$12.85/10 g (~5,000 seeds), 

Mustard, Black . . . . . . . . . . Brassica nigra 

Native to the Mediterranean. 21 days to flowers. 

Used in production of specialty stone-ground 

mustards. Very hot. As a cover crop in 

orchards, inhibits weeds and insects. 



EDIBLE OIL SEEDS 

Camelina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Camelina sativa 

(Gold of Pleasure, Wild Flax, German Sesame, 

Siberian Oilseed) 


Annual native to Northern Europe. The oil that 

can be pressed from the seeds is high in 

Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E. Oil delicious 

as a raw condiment and stable at high 

temperature as a cooking oil—also one of the 

best choices for biodiesel. Plant prefers open, 

sunny ground. Sow in spring. Commonly 

grown as a dryland crop, Camelina generally 

requires little water and no fertilizer. 


$19.00/lb (~350,000 seeds) 

FLAX 

(Linseed) 

Family: Flax (Linaceae) 

Brown and Golden native to temperate Europe 

and Asia. Perennial Blue native to Western US. 

90 days to maturity. Direct seed in spring. 

Perennial Blue Flax . .Linum perenne lewisii 

Herbaceous perennial with pastel blue flowers 

like baubles on a string. Fibrous stem used by 

Native Americans for thread, basketry, and net 

making. Seeds must be cooked before eating. 


Brown Flax . . . . . . . . .Linum usitatissimum 

Flax is a pretty blue flower in the garden, with 

the added advantage of yielding a valuable seed, 

excellent sprouted, raw, added to baked goods. 



Golden Flax . . . . . . . . .Linum usitatissimum 

(Omega Flax) 

Cultivar producing seeds containing low 

mucilage and high concentrations of omega-3 

fatty acids (linolenic acid). The seed glows 

golden, and the flower is Flax blue. Edible raw. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Safflower, Zanzibar . .Carthamus tinctorius 


Annual. Native to the Mediterranean. 120 days 

to maturity. This is one of the highest yielding 

of all oil plants—large flowers and seed heads 

on a not-so-giant plant. Plant prefers sun to 

part shade and poor, dryish soils. These large 

seeds are best direct-seeded after last frost. 


Sesame, Black . . . . . . . . .Sesamum indicum 

(Til, SWAHA!) 

Family: Sesame (Pedaliaceae) 

Multistemmed upright annual bearing follicles 

stacked with oil-rich seeds. Native to India. 

120 days to maturity. The jet-black seeds are 

sweetly tasty and decorative when sprinkled on 

stir-fry, cakes, and confections. Source of 

Tahini. Plant prefers full sun, fertile soil, and is 

pretty drought tolerant. Sow in spring. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.45, 

$5.85/10 g 

$34.95/100 g, 


22 

EDIBLE OIL SEEDS 

WATERMELON 

SUNFLOWER 


Native to the new world, this is one of the first 

domesticated plants. Archaeological evidence 

points to the middle archaic for first human 

harboring of Sunflower. Direct seed as soon as 

soil warms up in spring. Thin to 1 foot apart. 

These are tall, so best to place at the back of 

the garden. 

Fat Mama Sunflower . . .Helianthus annuus 

Annual, 80 to 100 days to maturity. A Horizon 

Herbs selection grown for large heads filled 

with exceptionally fat, edible seeds ocurring in 

striped shells. Excellent choice for direct consumption 

(humans and/or birds and other 

wildlife). Also a preferred type for roasting 

and salting, or sprouting. 


Hopi Black Dye Sunflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Helianthus annuus 

Annual, 90-100 days to maturity. To 9 feet tall, 

generally single-headed although occasionally 

polyheaded. Sturdy of stem and jet-black of 

seed. Seeds used for dyeing basketry and 

wool, producing a color fast light purple. Ray 

flowers golden yellow. The black seeded sunflowers 

are generally considered best for oil 

production (cold press, or grind and boil in 

water and skim off the oil—that’s how the 

Native Americans derived the precious oil). 

Seeds good for eating. Sprouts excellent. I eat 

the germ test. 


Watermelon, Moon & Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Citrullus lanatus 

Family: Cucurbit (Cucurbitaceae) 

Annual vine bearing oblong fruits ranging in 

weight from 10 to 30 pounds, sometimes more. 

Moon & Stars in an heirloom classic with very 

sweet red flesh and an outer skin that is dark 

green with yellow markings that resemble the 

moon and stars shining out from the dark firmament. 

Watermelon prefers rich and sandy 

soil and does best in the full sun. Seed directly 

in the garden once the soil as truly warmed 

up. Plant 1/2 inch deep and tamp securely. 

Germ in 1 week. Thin or transplant to 3 plants 

per hill. This watermelon makes seeds—spit 

‘em out and plant ’em! 


$7.00/10 g (~110 seeds) 


ONION AND LEEK 

Family: Onion (Alliaceae) 

Onions prefer a full sun position, frequent 

watering, good garden soil and assiduous 

weeding. Sow in flats in the greenhouse and 

keep cutting back the tops to encourage bulbing, 

then transplant to the garden. 

Alternatively, direct seed in the spring garden. 

Plant closely together in the furrow and eat the 

thinnings, leaving the largest plants to mature 

out at 4 inches between. 

Bandit Leeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allium porum 

(Lyon Leek) 

Biennial, hardy to 0° F. 100 days to full size 

Leeks (18 inches tall). Bandit is a cold hardy 

winter variety that is best sown in September. 

Leeks are tasty in stir-fry, where they readily 

caramalize into a sweet and savory backdrop 

for other vegetables or protein. In soup, they 

almost dissolve, creating a tasty broth. Leeks 

prefer fertile, well-drained garden soil and full 

sun. Germ in 10 days. Space plants 4 inches 

apart. As the leeks develop, mound soil or 

mulch around them, in order to promote development 

of the white yumminess. 


China Green Onions . . . . .Allium fistulosum 

60 days to salad or stir-fry. Originally from 

Richo’s trip to Kunming, these turned out to be 

very dependable in organic culture and hung in 

admirably for a seedcrop. China Green makes 

the long, thin green onions that are often 

employed in Asian quisine. Standard vegetable 

culture. Sow in spring for summer 

Onions or in late summer for fall and spring 

use. Thin to 3 inches apart. 


Valencia Keeper Onions . . . . . .Allium cepo 

Biennial, making a bulbous head in the first 

year. Valencias are not day-length dependent 

and make a big, round, hard bulb regardless 

of whether you are from north or south, east 

or west. This thick-skinned onion is a 

no-nonsense keeper. 


Parsley, Italian . . . . . .Petroselinum crispum 


Biennial. Native to southern Europe. Hardy to 

-25° F. We consider this flat-leaved variety to 

be superior. Seeds are a powerful diuretic. 

Fresh, green herb is an appetite stimulant. 

Purifies the palate. Sow in garden in spring or 

summer. Space 6 inches apart. 


23 

VEGETABLES 

PEA 


all are Pisum sativum 

Annuals that convince children, even when 

nothing else will, that vegetables are good for 

you. Peas are best planted 2 inches apart, 

directly into the garden a few weeks before the 

other common spring vegetables, such as Beets 

and Carrots. For a fall crop, sow Sept-Oct. For 

Peas, choose a sunny, moist location where 

there is mellow garden soil. Plant only 1/4 inch 

deep Peas must not be planted too deeply— 

do not be fooled by their large size—they're 

Pansies about germ and don't like to push 

through too much dirt. Each Pea seedling is 

precious—do not thin them! 

Cascadia Pod Peas . . . . . . . .Pisum sativum 

60 days. Enation-resistant Snap Pea that produces 

thick, juicy, and sweet pods. Cascadia is 

a bush pea and requires no trellis. 



Snow Peas, Mammoth Melting 

65 days. Making large, sweet, crunchy, flattened 

pods, these are usually picked before 

maturation of the seeds, eaten fresh off the vine 

or used in salads and stir-fries. Vining to 6 feet, 

these require a trellis. 



Rutabaga, Helenor . . . . . . . Brassica napus 

(Swede, Swedish Turnip) 

Annual. 90 days. With a taste intermediate 

between Cabbage and Turnip, the purple and 

white Rutabaga is delicious, with sweet yellow 

flesh. Even the greens are good to eat. A popular 

vegetable in Scandinavia, where the root is 

variously mashed, baked, or added to soups and 

casseroles. Roots long-lasting in the ground, 

fridge, or root cellar. 



Turnip, Purple Top . . . . . . . .Brassica rapa 


50 days to maturity. Biennial. Preferring to 

grow in cool soils and very frost tolerant, this is 

an excellent choice for the fall garden. Also 

works well if sown in the early spring. Turnip 

greens are rish in Vitamins A, C, E and B6. 

They may be consumed fresh (sparingly) or 

stir-fried or boiled in soups. If you sow the 

seeds in the fall, the turnips will overwinter and 

provide copious quantities of early spring 

greens, otherwise known as spreens, their green 

gift of spring that cleanses the winter doldrums 

from the digestive tract and bloodstream. The 

bi-colored turnip itself is mild, sweet, and tender. 

It can be grated fresh into salads or boiled 

in soups or made into fries. Standard vegetable 

culture. Thin to 4 inches. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.45, 



VEGETABLES 

24 

PEPPERS 

We have grown very fond of these great peppers 

that offer unique horticultural, culinary and medicinal qualities. 

All Peppers (Capsicum) now consolidated into this one section. 


Peppers are native to tropical America and are perennial in the tropics, grown as annuals in temperate 

regions. All peppers are an anticarcinogenic, warming, carminative, digestive, and stimulating 

to the blood flow. Much appreciated in the culinary arts, they activate our flavor receptors. 

Peppers prefer a scanty, even water supply, good drainage, full sun, and a long, hot summer. 

Start indoors 40 to 50 days prior to the last frost. Thin seedlings to at least 2 inches apart 

in the flat. Transplant out to garden after the soil has really warmed up. The best compost for 

Peppers is higher in phosphorous than nitrogen. Kelp is well-tolerated and increases nutrientt 

content and yield. We love to dry and grind our peppers and sprinkle on food for color and heat. 

African Bird Pepper . .Capsicum frutescens 

(Pilipili Hoho, Pilipili Kichaa, Birdseye 

Pepper, Pequin, Piquin) 

~180,000 Scoville Heat Units 

Perennial bush Pepper to 4 feet, with large, 

light green leaves and an open, upright habit. 

170 days to maturity, with best yields in second 

year. A good choice for greenhouse, 

southern states or tropics. These produce tiny, 

fiery hot, thin-skinned and easily dried classic 

Bird Peppers. The Peppers are about the size 

of the beak of a finch. A traditional, openpollinated 

strain from the island of Pemba in 

Zanzibar. They are the real deal. 


Aji Colorado Pepper . .Capsicum baccatum 

Member of a relatively unknown group of peppers 

natie to Bolivia and Peru (see also Criolla 

Sella). Makes a fast-growing, flat topped bush 

24 to 30 inches tall, loaded with ornamentla 

flowers giving way to elongated fruits that are 

flaorful and not particularly hot. Sweet-spicy, 

thin-walled fruits excellent to slice fine and 

mix with salt and lemon juice for a spontaneous 

relish. Highly adaptable plant handles 

wet conditions, high eleation and northern 

colder states better than most peppers. 

50 sds/pkt $2.95, Organic 

Cayenne Pepper . . . . . .Capsicum frutescens 



Cayenne makes abundant long, thin, very dark 

red fruits. These comprise the standard medicinal 

Capsicum of commerce. Generally dried 

and ground to powder they stimulate the blood 

and promote sweating while being a pronounced 

carminative acting on the digestive 

tract. Plant prefers a scanty, even water supply, 

good drainage, full sun, and a long, hot 

summer. 

50 sds/pkt $2.95, Organic 

Chile Hidalgo Pepper . . .Capsicum annuum 


Pubescent leaves, flowers purple-tinged 

and ornamental. Short plants to 16 inches. 

Produces myriads of hot, red, swollen, cylindrical 

fruits; thick-skinned, very shiny. 

Similar in taste and hotness to Cayenne. Our 

most fruit prolific Pepper. Northern adapted. 


Chilhuacle Negro . . . . . .Capsicum annuum 

 

Rare Mexican Pepper from the region of 

Oaxaca, mildly hot, with a complex, deep, 

fruity taste and an unusually dark, chocolate 

brown caste to the bell-like, dangling fruits. 

Used mainly in preparation of mole, the peppers 

are also fine when chopped into stir-fry. 

Thick stemmed plants do great in regular garden 

culture or containerized culture. Plants 

handsome, robust, resilient. 


Criolla Sella Pepper . . .Capsicum baccatum 


Native to Bolivia. The plants are short and 

sturdy, in season studded copiously with the 

3-inch, golden-orange, thin-skinned Peppers. 

Very prolific. These are not too hot, and they 

have a very citrusy taste. (Frankly, this is the 

fertile new territory when it comes to 

Peppers—we have learned that it’s not the heat 

that matters so much, but rather the taste, 

which is obfuscated by excessive heat.) We eat 

Criolla Sella fresh, squeezed between the layers 

that make up our summer sandwiches, chop 

them into our salsa, or dry and grind them into 

chili powder. Criolla matures before other 

Peppers, even here on our mountain farm 

where the nights are cool, and given the excellent 

taste, we prefer this variety over all others. 

Seriously, Criolla sella is highly adaptable to 

North American temperate gardens, resistant 

to virus and easy to germ even in cool soils. 


Espanola Pepper . . . . . . .Capsicum annuum 

(Ristra Pepper, Chili Pepper) 


70 days to maturity. Cultivar grown at 

Tesuque Pueblo in NM. Midsize bush produces 

many 6-inch long fruits with flattened 

top and tapered at the tip. Green fruits used for 

green salsa or chili rellenos. Red fruits are 

strung into ristras. Skin becomes transluscent 

as the Pepper dries. Excellent smoky flavor 

and moderate heat for making traditional 

Mexican food. 



PEPPERS, PUMPKINS & DAIKON 25 

VEGETABLES 

Guajillo Pepper . . . . . . . .Capsicum annuum 

(Chile travieso)—Spanish for “naughty chile” 


Large, shiny, and deep orange-red at maturity, 

these are best allowed to fully ripen on the 

plant, then hung to dry, whereupon they 

achieve the brick red translucency of the traditional 

Mexican Pepper. Guajillo make excellent 

dried Pepper ristras and are much used in 

in chili, mole, tacos, and hot sauces. 


Jalapeno Pepper . . . . . . .Capsicum annuum 

Native to the Southwest and widely cultivated. 

Easy in most temperate gardens. Best choice 

for pickles and incredible when fresh slices are 

cooked into chile. Mouthwatering sandwiches. 

Compact—flowers and fruits to 18 inches. 


Mboga Pepper . . . . . . .Capsicum frutescens 

(East African Culinary Pepper, Pilipili Mboga) 


90 days to maturity. The plant is about 2 feet 

tall, flat-topped, with dark green and shiny 

leaves and large, decorative flowers—a very 

heavy and trouble-free producer of many 

fruits. These are consumed largely in the green 

state (their shiny greenness embellished handsomely 

by purple markations), chopped fine 

and mixed with lime, tomato, onion and of 

course salt. They may also be allowed to 

mature to red, whereupon they pick up quite a 

bit of extra heat. Slender fruits 3 inches long. 


Paprika . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capsicum annuum 

Sweet Peppers to 6 inches long, bright orange 

red at maturity and blunt at the tip. Excellent 

source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. These 

are best when halved, dried and ground up into 

the spice Paprika. This is a thickener and taste 

enhancer for soups and casseroles, also used as 

a sprinkle as per the usual recipes employing 

Paprika. The deep red powder never lasts long 

at our house—we use it freely, to rave reviews. 

Paprika is a choice spice, but when derived 

from your own Peppers—phenomenal! 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95,Organic 

Pimento Sweet Pepper . .Capsicum annuum 


Annual. 90 days to fruits. Thick-walled and 

heart-shaped, very sweet—not hot. May be 

eaten fresh like a thick-fleshed green Pepper or 

allowed to mature to red on the plant and consumed 

that way. These Peppers are very prolific, 

so you will probably have more than you 

can eat fresh, in which case you can core them, 

slice the flesh into large chunks, and sun dry or 

dry in a food dehydrator. This produces soft, 

meaty peices that are excellent when added to 

soups in the winter. 


Xiao-mi-la Pepper . . . .Capsicum frutescens 

(Chinese Chile Pepper) 

Super hot, very, very red, and easy-to-grow. 

The bush is stout and small-leaved, giving rise 

to highly decorative bolt upright clusters of 

tasty, blunt, finger-like Peppers. 


PUMPKIN 

Family: Squash (Cucurbitaceae) 

Plant prefers full sun and regular garden soil. 

Prepare the hill or bed with plenty of aged 

manure of compost. Direct-seed in spring. 

After germination, thin to the best 3 seedlings 

per hill, or if row-cropping, thin to 1 plant 

every 3 feet. Keep plants weeded and watered. 

The vines will soon become self-mulching. 

Styrian Pumpkin . . . . . . . . .Cucurbita pepo 

(Hulless or Naked-Seeded Pumpkin) 

Annual. 90 days. This is a unique cultivar 

developed in the province of Styria in Austria. 

For gardeners in the temperate north, growing 

Styrian Pumpkins for their seeds is one of the 

easiest and most hassle-free ways of producing 

protein. You can eat the seeds fresh, dried, or 

salt and lightly toast them in the oven. They 

are delicious! Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) are 

antiparasitic, anticancer, and a proven treatment 

for benign prostatic hypertrophy. 

Processing: It is best to let the fruits mature on 

the vine until the first light frost, then bring 

them in, allow to further ripen for 1 or 2 

weeks, then split open the Pumpkins, and 

remove the seeds. Wash the seeds free of flesh 

and dry on screens, stirring daily until they are 

thoroughly dry. Store in paper bags and snack 

as desired! 


Luxury Pie Pumpkin . . . . . .Cucurbita pepo 

Annual. 90 days. Small to medium-sized pie 

Pumpkin. Quick to produce the round, netted 

fruits that last well into the winter. These can 

be eaten just like Winter Squash, or made into 

fine-textured and exceptionally sweet and delicate 

pies. When making Pumpkin pie, best to 

bake the Pumpkin in the oven to cook it, so that 

it stays very firm. Luxury Pie Pumpkins double 

as Jack-O-Lanterns (remove all traces of 

wax before proceeding to make pie). 



Radish, Daikon, Miyashege White . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raphanus sativus 


 

Biennial or overwintering annual, requiring 60 

to 65 days to maturity of roots. Best sown in 

cool soil of fall or very early spring. Germ in 

3 to 6 days. Thin to 4 inches apart and watch 

out, individual roots can weigh 4 to 6 pounds 

each! For those suffering from excess mucous 

discharge, phlegm or oily skin, eating Daikon 

can help clear things up. Helps dissolve precancerous 

cells. Crisp and mild when sliced 

fresh and dipped, these are also excellent in stir 

fry or pickled. Diversify diet for optimal 

health! 

200 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


All our seeds are open-pollinated, untreated, and seed-saver friendly.

VEGETABLES 26 RHUBARB, SPINACH & SQUASH 

RHUBARB FOR PIES 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rheum rhabarbarum 


Hardy to -10° F. 

Herbaceous perennials prefer part shade to full 

sun, well-drained soils. Sow in spring. 

Average germ 13 days. Plant 2 to 3 feet apart. 

Garden Rhubarb—Fraulein Sharfer Torte . 

Produces very fat, red, tart leaf stems for use 

in pies and crisps. 


$17.85/10 g (~700 seeds) 

Garden Rhubarb—Victoria 

Standard market type with sweetish, greenish 

stems, producing heavily in first year. This is 

the Rhubarb, Garden we’ll send if you don’t 

specify preference 


See also RHUBARB under MEDICINAL 

SPINACH 

Red Orach . . . . . . .Atriplex hortensis rubra 

(Mountain Spinach) 


Self-seeding annual suitable for all temperate 

gardens. 30 to 50 days to maturity. A choice 

Italian cultivar. Cooked leaves are nutritious 

and buttery to the taste. Plant prefers full sun 

and thrives in regular garden soil. Sow directly 

in garden bed in the spring. Easy. 


Malabar Red Spinach . . . . . .Basella rubra 

Family: Madeira Vine (Basellaceae) 

Perennial climbing vine native to Africa and 

Southwestern India (the Malabar coast). 

Protect from frost. Very quick-growing heattolerant 

Spinach substitute can be grown as a 

summer annual in the temperate US, producing 

edible leaves in as few as 55 days. Highly 

recommended for warmer zones, where growing 

standard Spinach can be quite challenging. 


Red Aztec Spinach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chenopodium berlanderi 

Family: Goosefoot (Chenopodiacea) 

 

Native to Mexico, the plant is distinguished by 

the tasty edibility of its leaes that blush red. 

Flowering to 5 feet, we suggest that the plants 

be kept cut back (into the salad bowl). Losing 

the battle against flowering, one can always 

resort to the Mexican practice of battering and 

deep frying the flower buds. 


Revolution Spinach . . . . .Spinacia oleracea 


Annual greens native to SW Asia and widely 

cultivated. Rich in Vitamin C, A,.E, B 6 , thiamin, 

riboflavin, folate, magnesium and potassium, 

consumption of Spinach is tantamount to 

taking a vitamin pill, and is more bioavailable 

and tastier, too. Ours is a slow bolting, medium 

savoyed type that makes crops in the spring 

and in the fall. Sow densely, harvest whole. 

It’s easy to save seeds from Spinach! 

200 seeds/pkt $2.45, 


SQUASH 

Family: Cucurbitaceae 

Native to the New World. Squash likes full 

sun and regular garden soil. Sow directly in 

the garden in the spring after the ground warms 

up. Make hills 3 feet apart, press the seeds into 

the soil, and thin to 3 best seedlings per hill. If 

row cropping, thin to 1 plant every 2 feet. 

Once the plants are up, weed around them and 

apply compost. Do not overwater the plants— 

let them go a bit dry between waterings. 

Winter Squash, Delicata Zeppelin . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cucurbita maxima 

 

80 days. Annual vining winter squash making 

medium sized fruits, yellow with forest-green 

stripes and orange flesh, very high in sugar and 

Vit A. Stores cool and dry for about 100 days. 


Summer Squash, Midnight Lightning 

Zucchini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cucurbita pepo 

 

55 days. Annual bush type that produces long, 

dark green (think midnight at the oasis), exceptionally 

well-flavored Zuks. 


Winter Squash, Red KuriCucurbita maxima 

(Hokkaido Squash, Uchiku Kuri) 

100 days. Annual. Naturally nutty and sweet, 

one adds nothing but ends up feeling like one 

has had everything. 


Summer Squash, Yellow Crookneck . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cucurbita pepo 

60 days. Annual. All-time favorite Summer 

Squash, loved by kids and adults alike. Best 

when harvested at early stage when fruits are 

nearly solid and the skin is soft and delicious. 




27 

VEGETABLES 

TOMATO 

TOMATO 

Chadwick’s Cherry Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Family: Nightshade (Solananceae) 

60 days to fruits. Indeterminate vine likes a 

All are Lycopersicon esculentum 

trellis, to 3 feet. Bright red, large sized Cherry 

Annual vines. The essence of summer. Tomatoes are produced early in the season. 

Consuming fresh Tomatoes and Garlic pro- They are presented as sturdy clusters of 6. We 

vides the full spectrum of amino acids needed rate this tomato 5 out of a possible 5 on the 

for human nutrition. Excellent source of the basis of taste. Excellent consumed fresh or 

carotenoid compound known as lycopene, halved and sun dried. 

which is a potent antioxidant and may amelio- 50 seeds/pkt $3.95, 

rate aging, cancer diabetes, osteoperosis and $9.95/g (~350 seeds), Organic 

male infertility. Sow indoors 60 days prior to Doucet’s Plum Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

last frost. Sow in a flat using a very shallow Heirloom producing mid-sized, bright red slic- 

furrow, barely cover, tamp securely, and keep ing Tomatoes on indeterminate vines. Early 

evenly moist, warm and in the light. Thin and late producer, with excellent taste. 

seedlings to 2 inches apart and grow to second 30 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic 

set of true leaves, then pot up to larger pots. 

Jiggle seedlings occasionally to encourage Large Yellow Pear Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

thick stems. Give strong light and warnth. 

 

When the garden soil warms up, plant in rich 60 to 70 days to fruits. Extremely fast growing 

soil in full sun and stake or trellis. Leave 2 to and early flowering indeterminate ine, a low- 

3 feet between plants so they don’t shade each acid classic, ideal for garden snacking and for 

other too much. Give compost at planting and salads. This cultivar is larger and less likely to 

again at first fruit set. Water deeply and infre- get mushy compared to others we’ve grown. 

quently. Determinate tomatoes have a main Provide a cage and keep the fruit picked clean. 

axis that ends in a flower bud. These tend to It will keep on coming! 

be shorter and they make their fruit all at once. 50 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic 

They benefit from staking. Indeterminate Principe Borghese Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

tomatoes vine out and can grow quite large. 

 

They produce until frost, and benefit from a 75 days to fruits. Italian heirloom drying toma- 

tall stake or trellis. Canners tend to like deterto. Very fast growing, determinate vines like to 

minates while salad makers and browsers tend spread wide. Fruits on the individual spray 

to be more attracted to indeterminate types. tend to ripen evenly, making a double handful 

Amish Paste Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of large cherry tomato sized fruits each deli- 

cately nippled at the base. Once they are com- 

80 to 90 days to fruits. Indeterminate vines pletely ripe, pick them and slice them in half 

produce sparse, very large, meaty, pendulous, and lay out on trays in the sun. Fruits are best 

oblong fruits that are excellent used fresh, covered from the dew at night and allowed to 

canned, or made into a thick sauce. Very smile up at the sun all day long. In this manner 

sparsely seeded. Commonly rated among the they dry down to storeability in about 4 days. 

most tasty of all tomatoes. 

We love these dried tomatoes; they dress up our 


diet with something sweet and chewy. 


Black Cherry Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Red Rock Paste Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

70 days to fruits. Vigorous, sparsely leaved Heirloom exhibits the impressive productivity 

yet heavily fruited indeterminate vine to 5 feet of a paster coupled with good fresh edibility. 

does best when trellised. Fruits are 1 inch plus Determinate. Cooks down to a rich sauce. 

diameter, very round, dusky in color and 30 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic 

posessed of superb tomato taste. We also Stupice Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

observed that these are very firm, making An heirloom Czech cultivar producing vigor- 

them long-lasting on the vine and potentially ous and disease resistant indeterminate vines 

quite durable in transport. 

with wide leaves that look a bit like the leaves 


of potatoes. Gives high yields of 2-inch, round- 

Black Krim Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ed fruits that are very tasty and keep well for 

table or market. Very cold tolerant—an early 

75 days to fruits. Indeterminate vine, very producer (65 days from seeding to red fruit) 

stocky, to 3 feet tall. Originally grown on the that keeps going strong until frost. 

Isle of Krim in Russia’s Black Sea, these beef- 30 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic 

steak type tomatoes are large, somewhat flat- Tree Tomato . . . . . . .Cyphomandra betacea 

tened, soft, green-shouldered, posessing a Protect from frost, although a quick freeze will 

dark and delicious interior, somewhat salty, not much harm it. . Subtropical evergreen 

very juicy. I’ve been wanting to grow “beef- shrub to small tree that bears red, pendulous 

steaks” for some time and must say this was fruits that taste like a blend between kiwi and 

the slicer that ended up most often in my sum- tomato. Passers-by gawk and ask for some. 

mer sandwiches. 

Sow warm, germ in 30 to 90 days. 



$10.00/tree, Organic

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CULINARY HERBS & SPICES 

Seeds and Plants for the Kitchen Garden 

BASIL, CULINARY 

Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) 

These Basils are excellent in soup, in stir-fry, 

in Asian cookery, and they make incomparable 

PESTO. Basils prefer full sun and plenty of 

water. Start early in pots in the greenhouse, or 

direct seed in the spring garden. These give 

fast results, with harvest in 70 days or less. 

CULINARY BASIL SET (1 seed pkt. each of 

the Basils following—Genovese, Greek, 

Mrihani, Sweet Lettuce Leaf, Thai.) 

$9.90/5 pkts 

Price shown is a discount. 

Genovese Basil . . . . . . . .Ocimum basilicum 

Culinary. Tall, uniform, and slow to bolt. 

Highly productive broadleaf variety, popular 

for market gardens and for pesto. 


Greek Basil . . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum minimum 

Culinary. A tiny hummock of a plant, resembling 

a Lilliputian Oak tree, but redolent with 

the finest of Basil aroma. We vote this the 

best-tasting Basil of all. 


Mrihani Basil . . . . . . . . .Ocimum basilicum 

Annual, with leaf harvest in 60 days and seed 

harvest in 110 days. This is a traditional cultivar 

grown in Zanzibar. The leaves are ruffled, 

with a strong traditional Basil smell and flavor. 

The flowers are purple. In East African cuisine, 

the fresh or dried leaves are used as an 

ingredient in Coconut milk curries (yum!) 


Sweet Lettuce Leaf Basil Ocimum basilicum 

Culinary. Prolific producer. Good market 

Basil. Large, thick leaves. Best for pesto. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~1,800 seeds), 


Thai Basil . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum basilicum 

Culinary. This is a showy, globe-shaped plant 

with medium-sized, lance-shaped leaves, 

green at base of plant, and purple toward the 

apex; flowers purple to bronze. Spicy variety 

preferred for Thai cooking. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$7.95/g (~1,800 seeds), 


Caraway, German . . . . . . . . . .Carum carvi 

Family: Apiaceae 

Biennial or overwintering annual to 2 feet tall. 

Native to the Mediterranean, Russia, Iran, and 

the Himalayas. The seeds of this handsome 

plant are used to assuage indigestion and 

infant colic. Prefers regular garden soil, full 

sun, and moderate water. Light-dependent 

germinator. Scarify and sow in summer. 


Cilantro . . . . . . . . . . . .Coriandrum sativum 

(Coriander) 


Annual. Native to the Mediterranean shores. 

60 days to maturity. The herb and seeds 

are stimulant, aromatic, and carminative. The 

herb chelates heavy metals and helps remove 

them harmlessly from the body. Plant prefers 

regular garden soil and full sun. Direct-seed in 

early spring. Grow in successions for ongoing 

harvest, or learn to love, as we do, the green 

seeds in food and medicine. Lovely! Average 

germ time 13 days. Plant 6 inches apart. 

Grows from 1 to 3 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$8.85/10 g (~1,000 seeds) 



Cumin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cuminum cyminum 

Family: Apiaceae 

Annual. Native to the Mediterranean and cultivated 

worldwide. Easy-to-grow aromatic 

spice is an excellent appetizer and carminative—perfect 

companion for rye bread and/or 

cheese. Plant prefers full sun and fast draining 

soils. Sow directly in garden bed in spring. 

Germ in 1 to 3 weeks. White or reddish flowers 

give way to seed heads in late summer. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

Dill, Bouquet . . . . . . . .Anethum graveolens 


Annual. Native to Southern Europe, Iran, and 

India. 65 days to maturity. Lacy foliage and 

nodding seed heads. In the culinary world, 

Dill is a bit of a sleeper, being relegated largely 

to pickling, but it is a more broad spectrum 

spice than that! The fresh or dried herb is a 

gourmet addition to white sauces and stir-fries, 

while the seed is exceptional in baked goods. 

Plant prefers regular garden soil and full sun. 

Direct-seed in spring. Thin to 6 inches apart. 

Easy. Give compost. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$8.85/10 g (~7,000 seeds) 

$24.25/100 g (~70,000 seeds, Organic 

Epazote . . . . . . .Chenopodium ambrosioides 

(Wormseed) 


Perennial hardy to -15° F, otherwise easy to 

grow as an annual. Native to Mexico, but 

widely introduced into the temperate north. 

Dried herb is the preferred spice for Mexican 

refried beans (allays flatus). Plant prefers poor 

ground, sandy and rocky soils in full sun. Sow 

on surface in spring. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~8,000 seeds), 

$29.85/10 g (~80,000 seeds Organic 

Fennel, Common . . . . . .Foeniculum vulgare 

(var. Grosfruchtiger) 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe. 

Hardy to -30° F. Choice cultivar producing 

seed and green herb that are edible, aromatic, 

antiseptic, expectorant, and carminative. This 

plant is a delight to native pollinators, birds, 

and medicine-makers alike. Direct-seed in 

spring. Light-dependent germ. Thin plants to 

2 feet apart. Flowers yellow. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$8.85/10 g (~2,000 seeds), 

$44.25/100 g (~20,000 seeds), 


Horseradish . . . . . . .Cochlearia armoracea 


Herbaceous perennial, hardy to -40° F. Grated 

Horseradish with a little vinegar—sinusitis 

sufferers, this is your condiment. Since 

Horseradish doesn’t make seed, we offer only 

the plants, which are easy to grow and will 

attain good size in the first year, for making 

cuttings to grow more plants, or for making 

horseradish relish—yum! Substitutes Wasabi 

in sushi. Full sun, water, rich, well-drained soil. 

*$5.25/potted plant, Organic 

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Lemongrass . . . . . . .Cymbopogon flexuosus 


Tropical perennial; temperate annual. Native 

to Southern India and New Guinea. Contains 

an inviting essential oil that has a scent of 

Violets and lemon. Light-dependent germ. 

Sow in spring. Good germinator! 



OREGANO 


These Mediterranean beauties grace any 

border or path, establishing in colonies. They 

are both a culinary boon for rendering various 

dishes succulent and a useful medicinal—antiseptic 

and carminative. Prefers full sun, dryish 

soils. Light-dependent germinator. Press firmly 

into surface of soil in early spring. Average 

germ 1 to 2 weeks. Space 1 to 2 feet apart. 

Greek Oregano Origanum heracleoticum 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to Greece, the 

Oregano used by the Italians as well. Hardy 

to -20° F. A prized medicinal and culinary 

Oregano cultivar, which makes an invariably 

spicy and aromatic herb. Disinfectant, antioxidant, 

preservative, and antifungal. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$7.95/g (~10,000 seeds), 

$39.85/10 g (~100,000), seeds Organic 


Marjoram, Sweet . . . . .Origanum majorana 

Perennial in the south, annual in temperate 

regions. 60 days to maturity. Native to southern 

Europe and the Mediterranean, especially 

Portugal. Culinary spice used for flavoring the 

holiday goose, sausages, and vegetarian dishes 

—limited only by your imagination. Stimulant 

and carminative. Best for planting in pots. 


Wild Oregano . . . . . . . . .Origanum vulgare 

(Wild Marjoram, Common Oregano) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to Asia, Europe, 

and North Africa. Hardy to -20°F. Flowers in 

heady corymbs, with reddish bracts and purple 

corollas. Main source of highly antiseptic 

essential oil known as carvacrol. The flowering 

tops are also put into beer and ale as a 

flavoring and preservative. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$7.95/g (~10,000 seeds), Organic 


Zaatar . . . . . . . . . . . . .Origanum syriacum 

(E’zov)—Hebrew 

Perennial. Native to the Middle East. Hardy 

to 5° F, colder if the winter is dry. Originally 

mentioned in the bible, translated as “Hyssop.” 

Strongly aromatic, pungent, and delicious 

ingredient of the table spice mixture of the 

same name (Zaatar); antiseptic, diaphoretic, 

and expectorant. 




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Rosemary . . . . . . . . .Rosmarinus officinalis 


Hardy to 10° F. Woody perennial native to the 

Mediterranean. These seeds produce the standard 

blue-purple flowered upright variety, 

which we think is best for herbal use due to its 

characteristic taste, aroma, and herbal efficacy 

as a circulation stimulant, antioxidant and 

mnemonic. Plant prefers full sun and dryish 

soils. Sow these light dependent germinators 

on soil surface in spring by pressing into 

medium and tamping securely. Keep cool (55 

to 60° F.) and eenly moist, which occurs sporadically 

in 2 to 3 weeks and ongoing. 

Naturally low germ rates. Work up in pots and 

space 2 to 3 feet apart. 


*$15.00 potted plant, Organic 

Dried Rosemary Leaf 

50 g bag $4.50 each, Organic 

Sage, Garden . . . . . . . . Salvia officinalis 


Woody perennial. Hardy to -30°F. This is the 

best Sage to use for flavoring purposes. It is 

an indispensable spice—add to vegetable and 

poultry dishes for a wild flavor. Other cultivars 

may have variegated leaves or purple color or 

whatnot, but they do not live up in terms of 

taste! Plant prefers a sunny, dry, and welldrained 

microsite. Sow in spring and transplant 

after last frost. 




SAVORY 


Bright green-leaved aromatic shrubs— 

wholesome and carminative. Harvest the 

preflowering tops in the summer, shade dry, 

and rub out the stems—perfect spice. Scarify 

lightly and press into surface of soil, keeping 

moist and in the light until germination. 

Savory of Crete . . . . . . . . .Satureja thymbra 

Evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean 

and hardy to 20° F. Low-lying bushes 

with pink flowers, highly aromatic and spicy. 

The essential oil of this plant is pungent and 

stimulating, diluted in carrier oil and used in 

massage to stimulate circulation and alleviate 

pain. This plant is choice. 



Summer Savory . . . . . . . .Satureja hortensis 

Annual. Native to the Mediterranean, central 

Europe, Dalmatia, and Siberia. 60 days to 

perfect spice. The best culinary Savory. 

Bushes to 2 feet. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~2,000 seeds), 


Winter Savory . . . . . . . . .Satureja montana 

Evergreen perennial. Native to the Mediterranean, 

Europe, and Russia. Hardy to -20° F. 

The dark green, shining leaves are an 

esteemed European medicinal—rich in antiseptic 

thymol. Space 2 feet. Flowers to 2 feet. 



Shiso, Purple . . . . . . . . . .Perilla frutescens 

(Zi-su-ye, Aka-shiso, Perilla) 


Fast-growing yet slow-to-bolt annual in the 

temperate north. Woody perannial in the tropics 

and subtropics. Native to Asia and widely 

cultivated in India, China, Japan and indeed 

the world. The leaves are used dried in medicinal 

tea, lightly steamed as a fresh vegetable, 

or pickled. Shiso accomapanies sushi in a 

shop in the sunshine. The herb antidotes 

seafood poisoning. Shiso is also a traditional 

ingredient of umeboshi plums, as it is spicy, 

tasty, texturally pleasing, and facilitates the 

medicine, agreeably stimulating production of 

gastric enzymes. Sow as soon as possible 

after receipt. Germ 11 days in warm soil. 


*$5.25/potted plant Organic 

Tarragon, Mexican . . . . . . . .Tagetes lucida 

Herbaceous perennial that can be grown as an 

annual. Native to Mexico. Hardy to about 5° F. 

An excellent spice, harmless, and the plant 

itself is more dependable and just as tasty as 

French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus). 

Plant prefers full sun, well-drained soil. Sow 

in spring. Space 1 foot. Flowers to 2 feet. 




THYME 


Long-lived evergreen perennials with plump 

leaves that dry down into excellent spice— 

rich-smelling and wholesome. Thyme is a hot 

and savory spice for salad dressings and 

sauces. Dried Thyme also makes an excellent 

medicinal tea for treating the common cold, 

sore throat or unidentifiable doldrums. Plant 

prefers full sun, warm limey soil, moderate 

watering. Sow in spring. 

THYME SET (1 seed packet of the Thymus 

species following.). 

$9.90/5 pkts 


Creeping Thyme . . . . . .Thymus serphyllum 

Spreading ground cover. Native to Temperate 

Europe. Hardy to -20° F. Flowers pink-purple 

to 3 inches. A mild culinary spice. 



English Broadleaf Thyme Thymus vulgaris 

Native to the Mediterranean and especially 

Greece. Hardy to 0° F. Perfect mound-shaped 

plants. Space 2 or 3 feet apart. Flowers to 18 

inches. Very potent spice. (If you do not specify, 

this is the Thyme we will send.) 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$7.95/g (~4,000 seeds) 



German Winter Thyme . . .Thymus vulgaris 

Woody perennial similar to Broadleaf English, 

but tolerates winters to -20° F. An excellent 

choice for the cooking spice. 



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Mastic Thyme . . . . . . . .Thymus mastichina 

Woody perennial native to SW Europe and 

hardy to 0° F. Broad, shiny leaves and “puffball” 

flowers. Powerfully camphoraceous. 

Healing tea. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 



Spanish Thyme . . . . . . . . . . . .Thymus zygis 

Woody perennial native to SW Europe and 

hardy to 0° F. Good in egg dishes, salad dressings. 

A very tasty culinary spice. 


Wasabi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wasabia japonica 


Hardy to 10° F. Herbaceous perennial native 

to mountain streams of Japan. This is the true 

Wasabi that proides the inspirationally taste 

enhancing (and sometimes sinus exploding) 

experience. The leaves are mild and taste 

unmistakably of Wasabi. They are excellent in 

salads or may be dipped individually in dressing. 

The roots are green and very hot. Plant 

prefers part shade at the edge of cool running 

water or a rich garden bed, shaded and misted 

twice daily (that’s how we grow it). We provide 

moist, cold-stored, stratified seed that is 

best planted as soon as possible after receipt in 

cool, moist shade. Delivery is in April 2012. 

All orders received prior to then will be 

backordered. No international sales on 

Wasabi. No replacements or refunds on 

Wasabi. Germination may occur within 60 days 

or may require overwintering atfter which the 

seeds will germinate in the spring. 




MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS 

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Strictly Medicinal® Herb Seeds & Plants 

Seeds of Medicine 

ACONITE 

Family: Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae) 

Herbaceous perennials with deeply divided 

leaves and radiantly blue, hooded flowers. 

One of the major “drugs of antiquity.” Plants 

prefer semishade, rich soil, and regular watering. 

Short-lived, cold-stored seed. Sow seeds 

in summer, fall, midwinter, or early spring to 

germ as the soil warms up. Work them up in 

pots, then transplant out. Space plants 12 inches 

apart. All parts of these plants are TOXIC 

unless properly prepared. 

Chinese Aconite . . . . .Aconitum carmichaeli 

(Fu-zi) 

Native to China. Bears extraordinary light 

blue flowers shaped like schools of heavyjawed 

fish of the coral reef. In TCM, the 

processed root is used for warming the internal 

fire, improving circulation, and tonifying 

the kidneys. Part shade. Flowers in first or 

second year to 4 to 5 feet. 


Monkshood Aconite . . . .Aconitum napellus 

(Wolfsbane) 

Native to central Europe. Dark blue to purple, 

hood-shaped flowers protect profusely productive 

nectaries, giving way to graceful, upright 

follicles. Absolutely stunning! Flowers in the 

second or third year to 2 to 3 feet. We’ve 

observed that these tend to flower most profusely 

in the full sun, but flower longer in the 

part shade, and make more seed there, too. 



ALKANET & ANCHUSA 

Family: Borage (Boraginaceae) 

Herbaceous perennials with neon flowers, the 

source of healing mucilage and unique secondary 

compounds. Drought tolerant and very, 

very pretty. Plants prefer full sun and dry soils. 

Oriental Alkanet . . . . . . .Alkanna orientalis 

Herbaceous perennial hardy to all zones. Soft, 

forgiving leaves give rise to dense, mounding 

tops, studded with long-lasting, deeply golden 

yellow flowers to about 12 inches tall. 

Incredibly nice bedding plant. 


$9.95/g (~300 seeds),Organic 


Anchusa, Azure . . . . . . . . . .Anchusa azurea 


Herbaceous perennial native to Italy. Hardy to 

at least -20° F. This species is noted for its edible, 

intensely royal purple flowers, as big as 

quarters. Plants prefer full sun and poor, fastdraining 

soil. Drought-tolerant. Sow in spring, 

either in pots or directly. Flowers to 

4 feet. Adorn your landscape and your salads. 


Anchusa, Undulate . . . . .Anchusa undulata 

(Undulate Alkanet) 

Herbaceous perennial native to the 

Mediterranean basin and hardy to 10° F, growing 

to about 4 feet tall. Flowers large and velvety 

purple, extra pretty. Root for poultice. 


Agrimony . . . . . . . . . . .Agrimonia eupatoria 

Family: Rose (Rosaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to temperate 

Northern hemisphere. All zones. Handsome, 

classic herb has a marked hemostatic effect, 

kills tapeworm, and is used as a douche to control 

Trichomonas. Plant prefers full sun, average 

soil. Sow in fall or early spring. Slow to 

germ. Flowers yellow to 3 feet. 



Aletris farinosa . . . . . . . . .see Unicorn, True 

Alum Root . . . . . . . . .Heuchera richardsonii 

Family: Saxifrage (Saxifragaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial native to the Pacific 

Northwest and hardy to all temperate zones. 

Pretty mounding plant with white, bell-shaped 

flowers. Astringent roots for treating cuts and 

scrapes or making a mouthwash. Will nicely 

naturalize in shade garden or partly sunny pathside 

situation. Very comely 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 



Andrographis . . . .Andrographis paniculata 

(Kalmegh, Chuan-xin-lian, King of Bitters) 

Family: Acanthus (Acanthaceae) 

Annual but long season.. Rare in the trade and 

highly desired plant native to China and India. 

A non-toxic, liver stimulant and digestive medicine 

used in treating sluggish digestion, gastroenteritis, 

Lyme and other systemic infections. 

Plant prefers full sun and regular garden 

soil. Culture much as per Basils. Scarify lightly 

and sow in spring. 


$7.95/g (~700 seeds) 

$23.85/10g (~7,000 seeds) 


Arhat Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see GOURD 

ASAFETIDA 


Asafetida . . . . . . . . . . . .Ferula assa-foetida 

(Hing, Food-of-the-Gods, Devil’s Dung) 

Bearing tiered umbels on stately plants with 

ferny leaves. Hardy to 0° F. Native to the high 

plains of Iran and Afghanistan. A giant steeped 

in tradition. Roots yield an oleo-gum-resin 

used as redolent spice. Flowers to 7 feet. 


Giant Anise Fennel . . . . . .Ferula communis 

Biennial or triennial native to northern Africa. 

I saw whole landscapes dominated by these in 

the highlands of Laikipia. Easier to grow than 

Assafetida and at least as inspirational in form. 

But do not eat it. 


ANGELICA 


All temperate zones. Plant prefers part shade 

to full sun; rich, moist, poorly drained soil. 

Sow in fall or very early spring. Cold-stored, 

short-lived seed. Press these light-dependent 

germinators into surface of soil and keep moist. 

Oregon Coast Angelica . . . . .A. hendersonii 

Biennial, sometimes perennial, native to the 

Pacific coast. Root used by native peoples to 

treat infections and upper respiratory ailments—highly 

warming and antibacterial. 


Giant Purple Angelica . . . .A. atropurpurea 

Biennial. Native to eastern North America. 

This is the most impressive of all American 

Angelicas. The giant leaves, purple stems, 

and enormous, white-flowering umbels are 

absolutely regal! Plant 2 feet apart. Flowers 

from 6 to 12 feet tall. 


Official Angelica . . . .Angelica archangelica 

Biennial. Native to temperate Europe, Siberia, 

and the Himalayan Mountains. Cultivated 

worldwide. Bitter aromatic, antimicrobial, and 

carminative. Flowers yellow-green in the second 

year to a height of 3 feet. (If do not specify, 

this is the Angelica we’ll send.) 



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Shining Angelica . . . . . . . . .Angelica arguta 

Herbaceous perennial mountain dweller, native 

to Western US and Canada. Sharply toothed 

foliage gives rise to spreading umbels with 

ball-like, creamy rosettes. Medicinally interchangeable 

with Angelica archangelica. 


Ashitaba . . . . . . . .Angelica keiskei koidzumi 

(Tomorrow’s Leaf, Hachijo-sou) 

Native to Hachijojima island in Japan and 

hardy to 20° F. Ashitaba is unique among 

Angelicas due to its edibility and the presence 

of both B12 and the flavonoids known as 

“chalcones.” A general tonic, also specifically 

treats gastric disorders, hepatitis, cancer, 

anemia, and chronic fatigue. Munch the fresh 

stalks. They are a bit like celery and way 

yummy. You can also dry the aerial parts, 

including leaves, and make a tea. Plant prefers 

moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Give 30 

days cold, moist conditioning followed by 15 

day germ in warm soil. 60 days to transplant. 


$24.95/g (~100 seeds),Organic 


Dang-gui . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angelica sinensis 

(Dong-quai, Tang-kuei) 

Biennial. Native to East Asia and cultivated in 

the high, cold mountains of China. The 

smokily aromatic root of this plant is a 

premier female tonic. Plant prefers cool, 

moist, sandy, rich soil. 


ARNICA 


Creeping alpine herbaceous perennials with 

yellow flowers. All temperate zones, especially 

at elevation. Fresh or dried flowers used 

in classic herbal pharmacy as the most effective 

of anti-inflammatories. Homeopathic rescue 

remedy. Low-dose botanical. Plant 

prefers moist, loamy, acidic soils or rock garden 

Give full sun if you live at altitude, otherwise 

give shade. Sow in spring indoors or in 

the greenhouse. Short-lived seed. Lightdependent 

germinator. 

Arnica chamissonis (Meadow Arnica) 

Native to Western North America. Yields well 

from multiple flower stalks. This is the easiest 

species to grow and the best for lowland gardens. 

If you order Arnica without specifying 

species, this is the one we will send. 



Arnica montana 

Native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. 

The official species. This one makes the 

largest flowers of all Arnicas, which can be a 

significant advantage. Plant prefers altitude. 



Plants marked with a * ship 6 for $14.90 via Priority Mail


ARTEMISIA 


Loved by many for their beauty and utility, the 

Artemisias are aromatic and medicinally 

active. Excessive dosage potentially toxic. 

Plants prefer full sun and dryish soils. Sow in 

fall or early spring. Light-dependent germinators. 

Mix very tiny seed with sand before 

sprinkling on surface and tamping in, so that 

the seedlings do not crowd. Drought tolerant 

and allelopathic. 

ARTEMISIA SET (1 seed packet each of: 

Artemisia annua; Mugwort, Common; 

Mugwort, Western; Sagebrush; Wormwood, 

Absinthe; and Wormwood, Redstem.) 

7 pkts/$14.90 


Not available to SD or WA states. 

Artemisia annua 

(Sweet Annie, Qing-hao) 

Annual. 100 days to harvest of leaf and flowers. 

Pervasively and pleasantly aromatic 

foliage. Antimalarial, vermifugal, and anticancer. 

There is currently a huge world 

demand for this herb. Space plants 1 foot 

apart. Grows 4 to 5 feet tall. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~57,000 seeds), 


Artemisia, Oldwoman Artemisia stelleriana 

White, deeply cut foliage on a very short, 

spreading plant. Excellent choice for full sun, 

pathside or rock garden. Elegant. 


Mugwort, Common . . . . .Artemisia vulgaris 

Herbaceous perennial. All temperate zones. 

Spreads vigorously. The herb is used to make 

moxa, burned over acupuncture points to 

quicken the blood. Dream-inducer. Plant 2 feet 

apart. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. 


Mugwort, Western . . .Artemisia ludoviciana 

(White Sagebrush) 

Herbaceous perennial native to western and 

central US and Canada. All temperate zones. . 

The plant is really quite handsome, with its 

soft, whitish leaves. We are quite attached to 

our little patch here on the land. 


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ARTEMISIA 

Prairie Sagewort . . . . . . . .Artemisia frigida 

 

Low growing woody subshrub with finely 

divided, silvery foliage and smelling exactly 

like--Sagebrush! Certainly one of the most 

widely used plants among native american 

peoples, nowadays used for smudging and as 

an herbal tea, an aromatic bitter. 


Sagebrush . . . . . . . . . . .Artemisia tridentata 

Woody perennial bush. Native to western US 

and Canada. All temperate zones. Soft, 

silvery, gray-green and penetratingly aromatic, 

an excellent smudge. Purifying fumigant 

and spiritual adjuvant. Plant prefers dry, 

sandy slopes in sun. Flowers yellow to 8 feet. 


Southernwood . . . . . . .Artemisia abrotanum 

Woody shrub, native to the Mediterranean. 

Lemon scented moth repellent and bitter tonic. 

Plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils. 


Wormwood, Absinthe .Artemisia absinthium 

Woody perennial. Native to Europe, Siberia, 

Kashmir, and the Mediterranean. All zones. 

This is a strikingly large, silvery-green, soft, 

and mellow plant for the medicinal landscape. 

Classic ingredient of the (now legal) alcoholic 

bevarage “Absinthe.” Vermifugal. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Not for sale to SD, WA state 

Wormwood, Redstem . . .Artemisia scoparia 

(Yin-chen) 

Biennial with wide native distribution in 

N. Africa, temperate and tropical Asia, and 

throughout most of Europe. All zones. One of 

the Chinese herbs that drain dampness, this 

fragrant herb is used in treating jaundice and is 

hepatoprotective. Inhibits staphylococcus and 

streptococcus and deserves more attention as a 

potential ally in treating the staph epidemic. 

200 seeds/pkt $3.95, 

$7.95/g (~3,000 seeds) Organic 

Yomogi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Artemisia princeps 

(Japanese Mugwort, Kui-hao, Ssuk) 

Herbaceous perennial native to Japan. Wide, 

bright green leaves with a white and downy 

underside, the sign of a good moxa plant. 

Excellent smudging plant.A flavorful herb, the 

dried leaves used in small amounts to flavor 

mochi, soups, rice. Full sun to part shade and 

fast draining soil. Does well in pots. 


We start shipping plants April 1. We ship Mondays and Tuesdays to arrive by Friday.

Ayurvedic Herb Collection 

 

Seeds of 9 rejuvenative and medicinal herbs: 

Amla (Emblica officinalis) 

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) 

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 

Bala (Sida cordifolia) 

Eclipta (Bhringraj) (Eclipta alba) 

Gotu Kola (Hydrocotyl asiatica) 

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) 

Spilanthes (Spilanthes oleracea) 

Tulsi, Rama (Ocimum sanctum) 

9 pkts/$24.95 

Avens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Geum urbanum 

(Herba Benedicta) 


Clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Hardy 

to all zones and widely distributed on Earth. 

Handsome, blue-green rosette gives rise to 

upright stems of pretty yellow flowers. The 

tannins found in this plant, both aerial parts 

and roots, are gently astringent, antiseptic and 

healing to wounds. A very good plant to know 

on a hike. The tea can also be used to treat 

sore gums, ulcerations of the oral mucosa and 

atonic vagina. Plant prefers full sun to dappled 

shade of garden, grasslands or open forest. 

Sow in fall or early spring. 


$5.95/g (~350 seeds) 

Ayahuasca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see YAGE 

Ashitaba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see ANGELICA 

Ashwagandha . . . . . . . .Withania somnifera 


Herbaceous perennial in the tropics, annual in 

temperate zones. Native to Africa, India, 

Middle East, and the Orient. Dried root is a 

Ginseng-like tonic of the Ayurvedics. Plants 

sown in spring may be dug after first frost. 

Wash and dehydrate roots before use. Plant 

prefers full sun and fast-draining, dryish soils. 

Light-dependent germinator. Sow in spring. 


$6.95/g (~1,000 seeds) 

$20.85/10 g (~10,000 seeds), 


Ashwagandha Root Powder 

$23/lb, Organic 

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Aster, Purple . . . . . . . . . . . .Aster tataricus 

(Tatarian Aster, Zi-wan) 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to Asia. All 

zones. Sturdy, stoloniferous plants flower 

handsomely purple in the fall. Good grass and 

rabbit competitor. The dried root is a stimulating 

expectorant, used in Chinese medicine to 

relieve coughs. Plant prefers full sun and 

moist soil. 

*$7.95/plant, $19.50/3 plants, Organic 

Astragalus . . . . . .Astragalus membranaceus 

(Huang-qi) 


Taprooted herbaceous perennial native to 

China and hardy to -15° F. King of tonic 

herbs. It is an anabolic immunostimulant. 

Prefers full sun, average soil, good drainage. 

Scarify lightly and use rhizobium inoculant. 

Feeling sickly? Need to recuperate? Grow 

these and boil the roots in your soup! They 

impart their goodness, but it is best to remove 

roots before serving—too woody to eat. 

Scarify seeds on sandpaper and sow directly 

into the garden in early spring. Cool soil germinator. 




Balloonflower . . . .Platycodon grandiflorum 

(Jie-geng) 

Family: Bellflower (Campanulaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to China 

and Japan. Hardy to -35° F. The unopened 

flower is a striking, blue-purple balloon. 

The bittersweet, Ginseng-like root helps thin 

and eliminate phlegm. Prefers full sun and 

well-drained soil. Sow in spring. 


Balm of Gilead . . . . .Cedronella canariensis 


Herbaceous perennial native to N. Africa and 

the Canary Islands, hardy to 20° F. Rare. The 

leaves are compound and shiny, on sweeping 

stems. The plants can be quite large and 

densely branched. Multiple flowering racemes 

of light lavender emit a camphoraceous odor— 

refreshing and healing. Plant prefers full sun 

to part shade and moist, rich soil. Sow in 

spring. 


Balsam, Chinese . . . . .Impatiens balsamina 

(Ji-xing-zi) 

Family:Touch-Me-Not (Balsamaceae) 

Annual. Native to China. 70 days to flowers. 

The fleshy stems bear masses of highly decorative 

pink, purple, and lavender flowers that 

remain comely throughout the summer. The 

entire plant is loaded with healing mucilage. 

Plant prefers full sun, rich soil, water. Directseed 

in midspring. Fast-growing, quick to 

flower. Space 1 foot apart. Grows 2 to 3 feet. 


Barbat Skullcap . . . . . . . . .see SKULLCAP 


MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS & PLANTS 36 

BASIL, AFRICAN TEA 


When looking for new varieties of medicinal 

herbs, I like to travel to the source and find out 

about the plants from the people that know 

them well. These are 3 interesting plants collected 

in the wild in Zanzibar and grown out in 

organic culture in Oregon. Traditionally, these 

are used by witch doctors in medicine and divination 

and by local people to make tonic teas 

that are both delicious and uplifting. 

AFRICAN TEA BASIL SET (1 seed packet 

each of the African Basils following.) 

$7.90/4 pkts 


African Basil . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum canum 

(Kivumbasi) 

Rare, minty-tasting African tea Basil with decorative 

plunging racemes. Tea against persistent 

headache, fever, worms, and rheumatism; 

incense to welcome the newborn and to drive 

away evil spirits. 


Kivumbasi Lime Basil . . . . .Ocimum canum 

(Kivumbasi Ndimu) 

Originally collected by Richo on the Island of 

Unguja in Zanzibar, the plant would have gone 

unnoticed except for the citrusy scent it emenated 

when it was tread upon. Diminutive in 

size yet giant in aroma, a Basil like no other, a 

tasty tea herb that powerfully rejuvenates. We 

ran out of seed on this last year, but then concentrated 

on growing it, and won’t run out this 

year. The plants performed admirably in the 

open field, bulked up well and eventually produced 

much seed. They grow no higher than 

18 inches. 


Mtule Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum suave 

Native to Tanzania and the Zanzibar archipelago. 

Grow as an annual or protect from frost. 

This is a handsome, upright African bush Basil 

that becomes woody with age. Within its 

native range, the arching, reddish seed heads 

are a common sight throughout the wildlands. 

The plant is similar to wild Vana Tulsi and is 

very high in oil of Clove (Eugenol). 

Interestingly, the local use of Mtule follows 

the same use that is commonly employed for 

oil of Clove—as an antiseptic and pain reliever 

for dental woes. The fresh leaves are 

chewed to freshen breath, or given to teething 

children. Full sun, regular garden soil. Sow in 

spring. Germ within 3 weeks. 



Mzamda Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum sp. 

(Mtule dume) 

More diversity from Pemba. This is a smoothleaved 

bush Basil to 3 feet tall, used locally as 

a tea herb. This handsome plant is encouraged 

to grow around habitations—thought to satisfy 

the ancestors. 


See also BASIL in the CULINARY HERB 

SECTION and TULSI in this SECTION 

Beach Silvertop . . . . . . . . .Glehnia littoralis 

(Sha-shen) 


Native to China, Japan and the West coast of 

North America and hardy to all zones. 

Circumpolar. This is one of the Chinese herbs 

that tonifies the yin, used in much the same 

way as we would use Osha. Plant prefers full 

sun and sandy soil. Barely cover seed and 

keep moist, cool, and in the light until germ. 


Bearsfoot . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polymnia uvedalia 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to eastern US 

and hardy to -10° F. A prodigious and remarkable 

landscape plant that makes a clump to 8 

feet tall studded copiously with flowers that 

attract native pollinators. The resinous root is a 

traditional salve-making ingredient. Prefers 

full sun or partial shade, moist soils. For best 

results, fire treat. 


BELLADONNA 

Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae) TOXIC 

Herbaceous perennials hardy to appx. -10° F. 

Showy, dangling flowers give way to soft, 

blackly shining berries. Medicinally, these are 

best employed externally in oily preparations 

(infused oil or salve of dried leaf) to sedate and 

relax muscle and nerve pain. Plants prefer partial 

to full shade, average fertility, moist but 

well-drained soil. Sow in fall or early spring. 

Slow to germ. Ongoing germ. 

Caucasus Belladonna . . . . Atropa caucasica 

Native to the northern Caucasus. Purple 

stemmed, with large, soft, black berries. 


Official Belladonna . . . . .Atropa belladonna 

Native to Central and Southern Europe. This 

is the official species, used in homeopathy and 

also in herbalismas a muscle relaxant and to 

prevent motion sickness, being antispasmodic 

to smooth muscle tissue. 

100 seeds/pkt $3.95, 

$9.95/g (~1,750 seeds), 


Turkmenistan Belladonna Atropa komarovii 

Native to the Kopet-dag mountains. Rare. 

Flowers yellow, veined with violet. In the 

wild, occurs in association with Mandragora 

turkomanica and Ephedra equisitina. 


Vedic Belladonna . . . . . . Atropa acuminata 

Native to Kashmir. Used in Ayurveda, a warm 

tolerant species with bell-shaped flowers 

measuring over an inch wide. The foliage is 

purple tinged and the berries are cone-shaped. 


Scopalia . . . . . . . . . . . . Scopalia carniolica 

(Belladonna scopola, Japanese Belladonna) 

Native to northern Europe and Asia and hardy 

to -10° F. Growing to 18 inches tall, with dangling, 

rust-red flowers. Low-dose treatment 

for gastrointestinal spasm, sea sickness. Rare. 



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Bowman’s Root . . . . . . . . Gillenia trifoliata 

(Indian Physic) 

Herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern 

forests and hardy to all zones. Native 

Americans used the root as an emetic. Very 

pretty in the shade garden, giving multiple 

starry flowers, white with red highlights. 


BERGAMOT 


Certainly one of the most revered of Native 

American medicinals, these can be planted as 

chest high, herbaceous hedges. All zones. 

Light-dependent germinators. Direct-seed in 

spring or start in greenhouse. Germ 30 days. 

BERGAMOT SET (1 seed packet each of the 

Monarda seeds following.) 

$9.90/4 pkts 


Lavender Bergamot . . . . .Monarda fistulosa 

(Wild Bergamot) 

Perennial. Makes tight clusters of lavender, 

long-tubed flowers. Fantastic fresh-cut flower 

and tasty tea herb. Full sun, dry soils. 


Lemon Bergamot . . . . .Monarda citriodora 

(Lemon Mint, Purple Horsemint) 

Annual. Self-seeding. Native to midwestern 

and southern US. The leaves are deliciously 

lemon-scented. Plant prefers full sun, 

dryish soils. Flowers to 3 feet tall. 


$4.95/g (~2,000 seeds), 

$14.85/10 g (~20,000 seeds) 

Red Bergamot . . . . . . . . . .Monarda didyma 

(Bee Balm, Oswego Tea) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the Eastern 

US. The is the much sought after scarletflowered 

Bergamot, highly aromatic and 

decorative. Regular garden conditions. 


Yellow Dotted Mint Monarda punctata 

Biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial. 

Native to the eastern and southern US. This 

minty plant has flowers resembling the markings 

of a leopard—whorls of striking golden 

flowers spotted with purple, on a 5-foot plant. 

Part shade, moist soils. 


Bittersweet Nightshade .Solanum dulcamara 

Herbaceous vine native to Europe and Asia, a 

comely plant with shooting-star-like blue 

flowers giving way to bright red berries, a 

plant that has spread worldwide about as 

quickly as the herpes virus, to which it is inimical. 

Low dose botanical. Plant prefers moist 

shade and a trellis or other plants to drape 

upon. Sow seed in the spring, using standard 

greenhouse technique or sowing directly in a 

prepared seed bed. Keep warm and moist until 

germ. Space plants 1 foot apart. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, Organic [WA NO] 

Black Cohosh . . . . . . .Cimicifuga racemosa 

Family:Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae) 

Forest dwelling herbaceous perennial. All 

temperate zones. Elegant plants with serrated, 

compound leaves and soaring, white-flowered 

racemes. The tincture of fresh root is 

proestrogenic, antidepressant, pain-relieving. 

Black Cohosh prefers rich, moist soils of shade 

garden or forest. Seed requires a 

warm/cold/warm cycle. Sow in gallon pots 

and mark well. 



BLACK SEED 


Self-seeding annuals. 90 days to flowers. 

Brightly colored and complex, crowned flowers 

and decorative seedpods please always. 

Strew seeds on prepared seedbed in early 

spring, cover with soil, and tamp. Keep moist 

until germ. Petite plants prefer sun to part 

shade and dryish soils. 

Black Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nigella sativa 

Native to the Middle East. Compact plants 

yield strongest medicinality of all the Nigella 

species—seeds are used for treating indigestion, 

appetite loss, parasites, water retention, 

and fever. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$7.95/g (~400 seeds), 

$23.85/10 g (~4,000 seeds), 


Habat Soda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nigella sativa 

Annual, native to the Indian Ocean basin. This 

is a special offering of the East African form of 

Nigella, considered by locals to be the most 

useful of herbs. Habat Soda is mentioned in 

the Quran, “cures all the ills of man except 

death.” The oil pressed from the seeds is used 

externally against any and all skin problems. 


Love-in-the-Mist . . . . . .Nigella damascena 

(Nigella, Neon Lights) 

A cultivar selected here at Horizon Herbs. 

The plants are miniature, with bright purple, 

highly frilled flowers that give way to bicolored 

pods. The seeds are delightfully perfumed 

and good on cookies. 


$7.95/g (~400 seeds), 


Blessed Thistle . . . . . . . . . . . .see THISTLE 

Plants ship April through July. Up to 6 plants marked with * ship prio for $14.90!


Bloodroot . . . . . . . . Sanguinaria canadensis 

(Red Puccoon, Indian Paint, Tetterwort) 

Family: Poppy (Papaveraceae) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the moist 

woodlands of Eastern US and Canada. Hardy 

to -30° F. The sap of the plant, especially 

abundant in the rhizome (the root), is bright 

red and loaded with the alkaloid sanguinarine; 

an expectorant and anticancer agent. Lowdose 

botanical. Prefers moist, humusy soil 

and shade. Plant in the summer or fall in a forest 

bed or shade garden for emergence after 1 

or 2 vernal cycles. Flowers white to 6 inches. 


Bloodroot seed available fresh starting in 

June, as long as it lasts. Otherwise backordered 

and delivered from the new crop. 

Blue Cohosh . . . .Caulophyllum thalictroides 

Family:Barberry (Berberidaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the eastern 

US hardwood forest. Hardy to -30° F. 

Exquisite, 3-lobed, light green leaves and fat, 

purple berries. The flowers often unfurl in the 

spring before any other part of the plant shows 

itself. Dried root used to facilitate difficult 

births. Plant likes rich, composty soil in forest 

or shade garden. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. 

Grows 2 to 3 feet. 

$7.95/potted plant, $19.50/3 plants, Organic 

Blue Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see IRIS 

Blue Vervain . . . . . . . . . . .see Vervain, Blue 

BONESET 


Herbaceous perennials in the Eupatorium 

genus prefer full sun and moist, even swampy 

soils. Vigorous, assertive and showy plants 

with powerful medicinal attributes. Sow small 

seed on surface of soil in spring. Press in hard 

and keep evenly moist until germination. 

Boneset . . . . . . . . . .Eupatorium perfoliatum 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to southern and 

eastern US. Hardy to -30° F. Large and showy, 

bearing heady masses of long-lived, white 

flowers. Dried leaf and flowering tops make a 

tea or tincture to treat colds and flu. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 



Gravel Root . . . . . . .Eupatorium purpureum 

(Queen-of-the-Meadow, Joe Pye Weed) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the central, 

eastern, and southern US. Makes towering, 

purple-spotted stems with wide, umbrellashaped 

flowers. The root helps alleviate infection 

and toxicity in the urinary tract. 


Borage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Borago officinalis 

Family: Borage (Boraginacea) 


to maturity. Children love to eat the nodding, 

blue and purple flowers that gladden the heart. 

Direct-seed in fall or spring. 


$8.85/10 g (~1,400 seeds), 

$44.25/100 g (~14,000 seeds), 

$150.00/lb (~63,560 seeds) Organic 

Brahmi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bacopa monniera 

Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae) 

Tropical semi-aquatic perennial, grown as an 

indoor specimen, aquarium plant or summer 

annual in the temperate zone. Native to India, 

it is a memory-enhancing herb of high repute. 

Protect from frost. Prefers moist shade. 


Bugle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ajuga reptans 

An excellent ground cover for shady situations, 

including under Redwoods or in acid 

soils. A historical herb of great repute as a vulnerary, 

can be used as a tea, tincture, salve or 

poultice. Purple leaves give rise to long-lasting 

deep blue flowers. 


BUGLEWEED 


Herbaceous perennials hardy to -20° F that prefer 

full sun and moist, even swampy soil. They 

make creeping rhizomes and short flowering 

racemes. The leaves are aromatic, used in 

treating hyperthyroidism and Grave’s disease. 

Bugleweed . . . . . . . . . .Lycopus americanus 

Native to eastern, southern, and central N. 

America. Willowy in form, strangely and 

enticingly aromatic. 



Gipsywort . . . . . . . . . . . .Lycopus europaeus 

Native to Europe. A bit larger and leafier than 

Bugleweed—penetratingly aromatic. 


Burdock, Gobo . . . . . . . . . . .Arctium lappa 

(Niu-bang) 


Biennial native to Europe and Asia. All zones. 

6 weeks to root harvest. Extraordinary nutritive 

and blood-cleansing properties. Fat, long 

roots—best for medicine. Direct seed in the 

spring garden. Easy and fast. 


$5.85/10 g (~1,050 seeds), 

$29.25/100 g (~10,500 seeds), 


Planting or extraction quality. 

Butterbur . . . . . . . . . . . .Petasites palmatus 

(Petasites, Western Coltsfoot) 

Family: Aster (Asteraceae) Contains PAs. 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the western 

US. Hardy to -20° F. The creeping rhizome 

erects robust, umbrella-shaped leaves. Used to 

treat spasmodic cough or deep-seated pain. 

*$5.00/live root, Organic 


Calamus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acorus calamus 

(Sweet Flag, Rights What’s Wrong Herb) 

Family: Arum (Araceae) 

Perennial monocot water plant. Our cultivar is 

from the northern prairie states—not Europe 

or India (low to no potentially toxic beta 

asarone). Hardy to -30° F. The bitter and aromatic 

rhizome is a premier digestive herb. 

Best germination will be obtained by giving a 

warm/cold/warm cycle. Mix seed with moist 

potting soil in a plastic bag or glass jar and 

keep at room temperature for 1 month, then 

give 30 days refrigeration, then sow warm. 

Alternatively, sow in fall for germination in 

the spring. Plant at edge of waterway or in a n 

evermoist, cool, shaded bed in the garden. 

200 seed/pkt $2.95, 

$14.85/10 g (~2,000 seeds) 

CALENDULA 


Annual or short-lived perennial. Native to 

southern Europe. Only 40 to 50 days to maturity. 

Calendula flowers are a premier antiseptic 

and healing agent when made into salve, succus, 

tincture, or simply masticated and applied 

to the injury. Inhibits inflammation and speeds 

healing. Yellow-orange dye-plant. Plant 

prefers full sun. Direct-seed in spring or summer 

in garden, or grow as a container plant. 

CALENDULA SET (1 seed packet each of 

the Calendulas following.) 

$9.90/5 pkts 


HoriSun Yellow Calendula, . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calendula officinalis 

This strain produces myriads of midsized, 

highly resinous, yellow flowers with light 

centers—preferred by many medicine makers. 

A Horizon Herbs selection released to the 

public domain. 


$6.85/10 g (~1,200 seeds), 


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Mixed Calendula . . . . .Calendula officinalis 

This heirloom produces a lovely combination 

of single and double, yellow and orange flowers. 


$6.85/10 g (~1,200 seeds), 


Orange Calendula . . . .Calendula officinalis 

This strain produces orange flowers measuring 

up to 3 inches in diameter. They are pretty, 

yield well, and make excellent medicine. 


$8.85/10 g (~1,200 seeds), 


Solis Sponsa Calendula Calendula officinalis 

Deep orange flowers with velvety, black centers. 

Originally from a wild collection in 

England, these are now a Horizon Herbs selection. 

Good for medicine, very pretty in the 

medicinal herb garden. 


$11.85/10 g (~1,200 seeds), 


Wild Calendula . . . . . .Calendula arvensis 

Small yellow flowers on the native progenitor 

to all cultivated Calendulas—blooms all year 

long, sometimes even in the snow. 


$11.85/10 g (~800 seeds), 


Camellia .see TREES AND SHRUBS, TEA 

Cancer Bush . . . . . .Sutherlandia frutescens 


Perennial woody shrub to 3 feet. Native to 

South Africa. Protect from frost. Prefers full 

sun and dryish soils. Scarify and sow warm. 

Fire treatment stimulates germ. 


$20.00/ potted plant, Organic: 

CASTOR 

Family: Spurge (Euphorbiaceae) TOXIC 

Tropical perennial, temperate annual. 100 days 

to maturity. Native to Africa. Leaves steamed 

and layered on as a pain relieving poultice. 

Seeds used to treat plantar warts. Give full sun 

and compost. Direct-seed in spring. 

Giant Zanzibar Castor . . .Ricinus communis 

Giant spreading leaves on hefty stems lend a 

tropical appearance to temperate gardens. 


Red Castor . . . . . . . . . . . .Ricinus communis 

Plants large and vibrant with showy red leaves 

and clusters of bright red seedpods. 


Unguja Green Castor . . . .Ricinus communis 

Plants tree-like and perennial if not frosted. 

These come from the island of Pemba. 


$19.85/10 g (~90 seeds), 

Cardinal Flower . . . . . . . . . .see LOBELIA 



CATNIP 


Highly aromatic minty plants with longlasting, 

showy, flowering racemes do best in 

full sun and dry soils. Scarify and sow in 

spring. Thin or transplant 2 feet apart. 

CATNIP SET (1 seed packet each of the following 

4 species.) 

$7.90/4 pkts 


Calamint . . . . . . . . . .Calamintha sylvatica 

Perennial. Native to the Mediterranean. 

Hardy to -30° F. Delightful light-blue flowers 

on a spreading plant with miniature, rounded 

leaves. The herb is highly aromatic—antiseptic, 

diaphoretic, and expectorant. 


Japanese Catnip . . . .Schizonepeta tenuifolia 

(Jing-jie) 

Annual. 70 days to flowers. Native to China 

and Japan. Smaller and smelling crisply aromatic, 

this pretty, lavender-flowered herb is 

official to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. 


Syrian Catnip . . . . . . . . . .Nepeta curviflora 

Middle-eastern woody perennial hardy to 20°F 

and extremely drought tolerant. Long-lasting, 

beautiful and aromatic blue-purple inflorescences. 

The tea is lemon-mint flavored and is 

used indigenously for treating asthma. 


Official Catnip . . . . . . . . . . .Nepeta cataria 

Short-lived herbaceous perennial. Native to 

Europe. Hardy to -35° F. Downy, green 

foliage with dense, white-green flowering 

racemes. Sedative and calming tea; 

aromatic. Flowers to 5 feet. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$4.95/g (~1,400 seeds), 

$14.85/10 g (~14,000 seeds), 


Cayenne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see PEPPER 

Celandine . . . . . . . . . . . .Chelidonium majus 


Herbaceous perennial, self-seeding. Native to 

Europe and temperate Asia. Hardy to 

-15° F. Acrid, yellow-orange latex, most concentrated 

in root, used topically against warts. 

A penetrating alterative ingredient in hand and 

foot baths for treating debilitating disease. 

Low dose botanical. Plant prefers the cool 

weather of early spring and fall. Sow in spring. 

Prefers dark to germ. Slow to germ. Space to 

18 inches. Grows about 2 feet tall. 


$9.95/g (~900 seeds), 


*$5.00/live root, Organic 

Chameleon Plant . . . . . .Houttoynia cordata 

(Yu-xing-cao, Tsi, Fishwort) 

Family: Lizard Tail (Saururaceae) 

Creeping herbaceous perennial native to 

China. Does anyone else think its funny that 

the chameleon plant belongs to the lizard tail 

family? Stolons and leaves of this prettily 

white-flowered creeper used as a tasty condiment 

as well as a medicinal plant for treating 

lung and urinary infections. Plant prefers full 

sun to part shade and loose, rich soil. It will 

spread joyfully, so if this is a concern, then 

keep it in a pot. Sow seed in cool soil of early 

spring and keep evenly moist. Germ in 60 to 

90 days. Space plants 6 inches to 1 foot apart. 



CHAMOMILE 


Dried Chamomile flowers make a gently sedative 

and decidedly delicious tea that is calming 

to the stomach and improves digestion. Plants 

prefer full sun and regular garden soil. Shortlived 

seed. Sow directly in fall, midwinter, or 

very early spring in weed-free garden bed. 

Dyer’s Chamomile . . . . .Anthemis tinctoria 

(Golden Marguerite) 

Hardy perennial to 16 inches, native to 

Europe. Large, lemon-yellow daisies used to 

dye wool and as a salutary tea. 


German Chamomile . . .Matricaria recutita 

Annual, self-seeding. Native to Europe, Iran, 

and Afghanistan. 80 days to maturity. 

Cultivated everywhere. This is the delightfully 

aromatic Chamomile of tea fame. Flowers 

yellow, with white rays, to 2 feet. 



Roman Chamomile . .Chamaemelum nobile 

Perennial ground cover. Native to southern 

and western Europe. Hardy to -10° F. Plants 

spread and interlock to form a tough carpet, 

which can be mowed to maintain a green bed. 

Sweet dreams. 



Our bare root Russian Comfrey and Valerian are shipped in eco-friendly coir and cellophane.


CHIA 


Annuals native to deserts of the southwestern 

US and into South America. 60 days to maturity. 

Plant prefers limey soil, sun. Sow in 

spring. Germ in 4 to 8 days. Transplant to 1 

foot apart. 

California Chia . . . . . . .Salvia columbariae 

(Ilipesh) 

90 days to maturity.. Self-seeding, miniature 

desert grower with bright purple flowers in 

whorls. Ilipesh contains the compound known 

as “tanshinone.” a circulation stimulant, ithat 

inhibits blood-clotting; anti-seizure. 


$9.95/g (~700 seeds) 

Mexican Chia . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia hispanica 

140 days to maturity. Makes succulent, brightgreen, 

bushy plants up to 4 feet tall. The seed is 

made into a stimulating beverage, high in soluble 

fiber and oil. Regulates sugar metabolism. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.85/10 g (~7,000 seeds) 

CHICKWEED 

Family: Pink (Caryophyllaceae) 

Spreading ground covers with succulent green 

leaves dotted with tiny white flowers. Classic 

spring tonics, loaded with vitamins, flavonoids 

and blood-cleansing saponins. Plants prefer 

rich, moist soils; full sun or part shade. Directseed 

in early spring or grow in pots. 

Common Chickweed . . . . . .Stellaria media 

Annual. 60 days to maturity. Native to all 

temperate regions, as far north as the Arctic. 

Harvest fresh and eat for a spring tonic. Dried, 

it lends its healing qualities to any salve. 

Flowers white to 1 foot. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Yunnan Chickweed . . .Stellaria yunnanensis 

(Qian-zheng-wang-xian-cao) 

Tuberous perennial native to Southwestern 

China, flowering to 2 feet, hardy to 20° F. 

Rare. Tubers used to make a rejuvenating and 

delicious soup. Sow seed just below surface in 

spring, tamp, and keep moist until germ. 

Woodland, shade garden, or orchard. 


Chinese Herb Collection 

 

Seeds of 8 lucky herbs, a potent slice of TCM: 

Dan-shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) 

Dang-shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 

Huang-Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) 

Huang-Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis) 

Ma-huang (Ephedra sinensis) 

Tou-gu (Impatiens balsamina) 

Wu-wei-zi (Schisandra chinensis) 

Xiao-mi-la (Capsicum frutescens) 

8 pkts/$24.95 

Chinese Foxglove . . . . . .see REHMANNIA 

Chinese Lantern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . .Physalis alkekengi franchetii 

(Winter Cherry) 


Creeping herbacous perennial with insignificant 

flowers that nonetheless transform into 

plump, round, cherry-tomato-like fruits 

enclosed in a bright orange, papery, lanternshaped 

calyx. The main value is historical and 

decorative (they look good in a vase). 

Although the ripe fruit is somewhat edible, the 

rest of the plant is loaded with contraceptive 

steroidal compounds. A homeopathic remedy 

is made, but substantive internal use could 

prove toxic. The leaves make a harmless, 

cooling poultice. Plant prefers moist soil in 

part sun to shade. Sow seed in spring and 

work up in pots. 


Clary Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see SAGE 

Cleavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Galium aparine 

Family: Madder (Rubiaceae) 

Annual. Native to fields, woods, and waste 

places of Europe and the US. 90 days to maturity. 

The juice of the fresh herb is a premier 

lymphatic tonic and spring cleanser. Plant is 

adaptable—will grow in full sun in the garden 

or in the forest or shade garden. Sow in early 

spring, in pots in the greenhouse or directly in 

the garden. 



Clover . .see COVER CROP SECTION p. 15 

Codonopsis . . . . . . . . . .Codonopsis pilosula 

(Dang-shen) 

Family: Bellflower (Campanulaceae) 

Twining and climbing herbaceous perennial. 

Native to China. Hardy to -15° F. “Poor Man’s 

Ginseng” makes sweet, crispy roots that build 

chi. The flowers are large, pendulous, green 

bells. Plants prefer full sun to partial shade, 

average soil. Sow in spring. Light-dependent 

germinator. Space 1 foot apart. Trellis or 

allow to climb on other plants. 



Colchicum . . . . . . . . .Colchicum autumnale 

(Meadow Saffron, Autumn Crocus) 


Bulbous perennial. Native to Europe. Hardy 

to -30° F. Blooming in September or October, 

the flowers are large and impressive chalices, 

light-colored, and mottled with purple. Source 

of the active alkaloid colchicine. Sow in 

spring or summer. 




Columbine, Wild . . . . .Aquilegia canadensis 

Herbaceous perennial forest dweller native to 

the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Thrives in 

shade garden or forest garden, even under 

conifers. According to Culpepper, an astringent 

gargle was made for treating sore throat. 

Scatter seed in fall or early spring on disturbed 

soil, press in hard and keep evenly moist. A 

reliable germinator and a stellar flower. 


COMFREY 


Rough-leaved herbaceous perennials containing 

the healing agent alantoin. Contains PAs. 

Root and leaf of Comfrey are commonly used 

to heal cuts, abrasions, athletic injuries, and 

broken bones. Plants prefer moist but welldrained 

soil and full sun. 

True Comfrey . . . . . .Symphytum officinalis 

Herbaceous perennial native to Europe and 

hardy to -15° F. Contains high levels of the cell 

proliferant allantoin and no or low content of 

the pyrrolizidine alkaloid echimidine. True 

Comfrey is the original medicinal herb as 

detailed in all the ancient literature—and it is a 

beauty, with blue, dangling, flowers in scorpioid 

inflorescences and leaves softer, more 

friendly to the touch than the Russian Comfrey. 



*$5.00/root, Organic 


Russian Comfrey Symphytum x uplandicum 

(Bocking 14 hybrid cultivar) 

Among all types of Comfrey, Bocking 14 contains 

the highest levels of cell-proliferant allantoin. 

Plant is a high protein source of the basic 

NPK nutrients—used extensively in organic gardening 

as an animal feed, compost maker, companion 

plant to orchard trees and source of nitrogen-rich 

sun tea for feeding plants. Makes 

excellent salve. This kind of Comfrey does not 

make seed and it doesn’t grow so well in pots, 

but will thrive in normal garden conditions. 

$3.00/crown cutting, 

$12.00/6 crown cuttings, 

$35.00/20 crown cuttings, Organic 

Compass Plant . . . . . . .Silphium laciniatum 

(Pilot Weed, Rosin Weed) 

Towering herbaceous perennial with deep 

delving roots, a disappearing relict of the 

prairie. Makes upright stems laden with glandular 

hairs that sometimes condense into 

droplets of resin. Flowers yellow, numerous, 

and conspicuous for a long flowering cycle. 

Plant prefers open garden or grasslands. Sow 

these large seeds in pots or in place. 


Coneflower . . . . . . . . . . see ECHINACEA 

Coptis, Chinese . . . . . . . . . .Coptis chinensis 

(Huang-lian) 


Hardy to all zones. Rare evergreen forest 

dweller native to China. Glossy leaved and 

sensitive plant bears a rich yellow rhizome and 

thread-like rootlets. This is one of the 

strongest herbs in TCM, used for treating 

infection, including pestilence associated with 

natural disasters (e.g. dysentary). Plants thrive 

in acidic potting soil in wide and shallow pots 

left in the cool, moist shade. Or, plant in the 

forest or shade garden and mulch with decomposed 

leaves. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. 


COSTMARY 


Short-lived herbaceous perennials that exude 

brightly balsamic aromatics. All are very cold 

hardy and prefer full sun and dryish, welldrained 

soils. Sow in spring. Light-dependent 

germ. Space plants 1 foot apart. 

COSTMARY SET $4.90/3 pkts 


Costmary . . . . . . . . . . .Tanacetum balsamita 

Native to Asia. Hardy to -20° F. Long, broad 

leaves support loose clusters of yellow flowers 

that emit a pleasant, balsamic fragrance. Old 

World herb used as a spicy flavoring, ingredient 

for beermaking, and medicinally as a stomachic, 

emmenagogue, and for treating 

headaches. Flowers to 3 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.95/g (~775 seeds), 


Feverfew . . . . . . . . . .Tanacetum parthenium 

Native to temperate zones of the world and 

hardy to -20° F. The single, white and yellow, 

daisy-like flowers grow densely on upright 

bushes, as pretty as Chamomile. Valuable 

tonic for the prevention of migraine. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$4.95/g (~7,000 seeds), 



Tansy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tanacetum vulgare 

Native to temperate zones worldwide. Hardy 

to -40° F. Volunteers freely. This balsamic 

herb is sprinkled on the floors after sweeping, 

lending its agreeable fragrance and prohibiting 

flies, which detest it. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$9.95/g (~5,000 seeds), 

Not for sale to SD, WA state

Costus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saussurea costus 

(Kuth, Kushta, Putchock, Yun-mu-xiang)) 


Herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas. 

CITES listed, this is a prime subject for conservation 

through cultiation. Highly aromatic 

dried roots used as incense, for oil infusions 

and essential oil. Medicinally, the dried, tuberous 

root increases bile flow and is considered 

excellent in improving energy, digestion and to 

detoxify the body. Plant prefers sun to part 

shade and a rich, sandy loam soil. Sow seed in 

pots in the spring and keep evenly moist and 

warm until germination, which occurs in 1 to 3 

weeks. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. 



Cota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see NAVAJO TEA 

Cowslip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Primula veris 

Family: Primrose (Primulaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to Britain. The 

flowers are sedative and pain-relieving, used 

in homeopathy, tinctures, teas, face washes, 

and in winemaking. Sow seed in fall, midwinter, 

or very early spring. 



Culver’s Root . . . .Veronicastrum virginicum 


(Black Root) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to eastern and 

central US. Hardy to -30° F. The aged root is 

gently laxatie and tonifying to the liver, used 

extensively by Natie Americans and Eclectics. 

The tall, white flowering spikes are long-lived 

and very showy in the herbal garden. This will 

be one of the first plants we introduce to the 

new Horizon Herbs Botanical Gardens in 

downtown Williams, Oregon. Seed is a light 

dependent germinator and should be pressed 

into surface in early spring and kept cool and 

moist until germ. Space plants 2 feet apart. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 



Curry Plant . . . . . . . . . . . .see Helichrysum 

Dandelion . . . . . . . . . .Taraxacum officinale 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to and distributed 

throughout all temperate zones. 

Dandelion is a gentle liver tonic and diuretic. 

Sow in spring. Space plants 1 foot apart and 

keep well-watered. Harvest the following 

spring. Flowers sunny yellow to 1 foot. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Dang-gui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see ANGELICA 

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DATURA 


Magico-religio-therapeutic plants charac-terized 

by fast growth, stinking stems and trumpet-shaped 

flowers emitting heady perfume. 

TOXIC. Do not take internally. Plants prefer 

full sun and tend to perform better if somewhat 

water-starved. Direct seed in spring, 

keeping warm, in the light, and a bit dry. 

Jimson Weed . . . . . . . . .Datura stramonium 

Multiple upright white or blue trumpets on a 

feisty little plant. 


Moonflower . . . . . . . . . . . . .Datura innoxia 

White flowers track the moon in the sky while 

they emit narcotic odors and attract giant 

moths, and during the day, bumblebees. 




Mranaha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Datura fastuosa 

Tropical form, native to the Island of Unguja in 

the Zanzibar archipelago. Plant is conspicuous, 

with very dark purple stems and regal, 

upright white chalices nicely tinged in lavender. 

Seedpods warty, not spiny—a handsome 

and forgiving plant. Start indoors early in 

order to enjoy the flowers. 


Devil's Club . . . . . . . . .Oplopanax horridum 

Family: Ginseng (Araliaceae) 

Perennial rhizomatous shrub. Native to the 

Pacific Northwest. Awesomely spiny plant. A 

general adaptogen (similar to American 

Ginseng and Eleutherococcus). Antidiabetic. 

Provide a moist, cool, and shady environment. 

Fresh seed stored in moist medium needs to be 

planted soon after receipt and is a slow germinator. 

Space plants 3 feet apart. Grows to 10 

feet tall. Flowers green. 

26 seeds/ pkt $3.95 

Dianthus, Fringed Pink .Dianthus superbus 

(Qu-mai) 


Mounding herbaceous perennial, native to 

China. Pretty basal rosette gives forth multitudes 

of hot pink flowers with fringed margins. 

The fragrance is unforgettable, like a cross 

between baby powder and a strawberry milkshake. 

Qu-mai is used in TCM for treating urinary 

disorders and suppressed menses. Plant 

prefers sun to part shade and well-drained 

soils. Sow in spring and work up in pots 

before transplanting out to the garden. 

50 seeds/ pkt $2.95, Organic 

Plants marked with a * ship 6 for $14.90 via Priority Mail


Yellow Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rumex crispus 


Native to Europe and north Asia. Hardy to - 

20° F. Herbaceous perennial with roots containing 

astringent tannins and laxative anthraquinones. 

Gentle laxative and a good source of 

iron. Plant prefers moist ground, partial shade 

to sun. Flowers rusty-red to 3 feet. Sow in fall 

or spring. May take multiple cycles to germ. 


Dong-ling-cao . . . . . . . . . .Isodon rubescens 

(Blushred Rhabdosia) 


Herbaceous perennial native to China and 

hardy to about 10°F. Short Basil-like plants. 

The entire plant is used—contains the diterpenoic 

principles oridonin and rebescenin, 

which have been shown to inhibit the growth 

of cancer. Sow in spring. Plant thrives in regular 

garden conditions—grow like Basil. 



DRAGON’S HEAD 


Smallish, erect, branching plants with bright 

flowers, enchantingly aromatic. Plants prefer 

full sun to partial shade, water, average soil. 

Moldavian Balm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . .Dracocephalum moldavicum 

Annual. 100 days to maturity. Native to 

Eurasia. The flowers are very long-lasting, 

bright purple, proportionately large to the 

plant, and shaped outrageously like the 

toothed head of a dragon. The tea is delicious 

and a remedy for the common cold. Sow in 

spring. 


$6.95/g (~750 seeds), 


Siberian Dragon’s Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dracocephalum ruyschiana 

Herbaceous perennial native to Central Europe 

and hardy to -40° F. Rare. Producing myriads 

of light blue tubular flowers, a traditional tea 

herb used for lifting spirits and giving the 

courage of a dragon. Plant prefers full sun and 

fast-draining soils. Good subject for alpine or 

rock gardens. Sow fall to early spring or give 

60 days cold, moist conditioning. 


Dusty Miller . . . . . . . . . .Cineraria maritima 



Hardy to 10° F. Silvery foliage glows beautifully. 

Fresh juice said to dissolve cataracts. 

Sow seed in a flat or in a pot in the spring. 

Average germ time 15 days. Fire resistant. 

Space 1 foot apart. Flowers yellow. 


ECHINACEA 


ALL 9 SPECIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

All species are incredibly beautiful in their 

own right and interchangeably medicinal. 

Echinacea prefers full sun, well-drained soil, 

and regular watering. All species will give 

some germ. in 2 to 3 weeks if planted shallowly 

in well-drained potting soil in a warm 

(not too hot!) greenhouse and watered gently. 

A period of cold, moist conditioning increases 

germ rate. Most species do best planted at 2 

feet apart, although Echinacea angustifolia can 

be planted to 6 inches apart. 

ECHINACEA SET (1 seed packet each of 

the Echinacea species following.) 

$24.90/9 pkts 


Echinacea angustifolia 

(Narrow-leaved Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the limestone 

hills, plains, and mountains of the western US 

and Canada. Give 30 days cold-conditioning. 

Provide excellent drainage. Space plants 6 

inches apart. Flowers to 2 feet tall. 



Echinacea atrorubens 

(Reflexed, or Topeka Purple Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial. Rare endemic species 

of eastern Oklahoma and eastern Kansas. 

Unusual medicinal in need of cultivation and 

protection. Stems light green and hairy. 

Flowers variable, lavender to dark purple, with 

ray flowers strongly reflexed downward. 

Rounded profile. Plant prefers dry soils, lime 

or sandstone outcroppings, the prairie. Coldcondition 

30 to 90 days. Space 1 to 2 feet 

apart. Flowers to 2 to 4 feet. 


Echinacea laevigata 

(Smooth Purple Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial native to the Southern 

Appalachias. Similar to E. purpurea, but the 

leaves remain low on the rosette, are very 

smooth and elongated, and the flowers are 

somewhat smaller and very late maturing. 

E. laevigata is a federally listed endangered 

species, with the total wild population probably 

less than 10,000 individuals. Plant prefers 

full sun to part shade and rich soils. 


Echinacea pallida 

(Pale-purple Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the central 

plains states. This is a tall, taprooted plant 

bearing beautiful composite flowers with 

drooping ray flowers and white pollen. Coldcondition 

30 days. Pale purple to 3 to 4 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 




Echinacea paradoxa 

(Yellow Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the Ozarks. 

The paradox is, that this “purple coneflower” 

is yellow! The plant is rare. Cold-condition 

seed 2 months. Flowers to 3 feet tall. 

100 seeds/pkt $3.95, 



Echinacea purpurea 

(Purple Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial. Originally native to the 

midwest. Widely cultivated. Derived from a 

rare, wild collection and unmodified. This 

species adapts to a wide array of growing conditions. 

No cold-conditioning needed. Flowers 

purple, to 3 to 4 feet. 


$6.85/10 g (~2,100 seeds), 

$34.25/100 g (~21,000 seeds), 



Echinacea sanguinea 

(Sanguin Purple Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial. The most southerly 

ranging of all Echinacea species, E. sanguinea 

grows in acidic, sandy soils in the open fields 

and pine woods of the West Gulf Coastal Plain. 

The disk corolla of E. sanguinea 

is characteristically blood red in color, 

as are the seeds. 



Echinacea simulata 

(Glade Purple Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial, native to south central 

Missouri east through Tennessee and northern 

Georgia. Drooping ray flowers range from 

pink to magenta and emit a fragrant perfume. 

These make incredible cut flowers and the taproots 

of E. simulata are strong medicine. 


Echinacea tennesseensis 

(Tennessee Purple Coneflower) 

Herbaceous perennial. Rare, endemic species 

native to Tennessee. Deep purple, upwardly 

reflexed ray flowers are exceptional. 

Excellently medicinal in all parts of the plant. 

Cold-condition 2 months. Thin or transplant to 

1 foot apart. Flowers dark purple, to 2 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $3.95, 



Eclipta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eclipta alba 

(Bhringraj, Bhangra Han-lian-cao) 


Annual. 60 days to harvest. A creeping and 

moisture-loving herb. In Ayurvedic practice, 

Eclipta is used both as a hepatic tonic and a 

hair tonic. Used similarly in TCM. Sow in 

spring. Germ in 12 days. Space 1 foot apart. 


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Elecampane . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inula helenium 


Large, upright herbaceous perennial bearing 

many bright yellow flowers. Hardy 

to -20° F. Native to southern and central 

Europe, the Balkan Peninsula, and central 

Asia. Indispensable cough and lung remedy. 

Root dried and used as tea or tincture. Blue 

dye-plant. Plant prefers part shade and moist 

soils. Sow in spring. Light-dependent germinator. 

Germ in 12 days. Plant 2 feet apart 


$6.95/g (~300 seeds), 


Eleuthero . . . . . .see TREES AND SHRUBS 

EPHEDRA 

(Joint Fir) 

Family: Ephedra (Ephedraceae) 

Perennial, primitive shrubs with jointed stems, 

hardy to -10° F. Native to the arid steppes of 

China and Russia, these fascinating plants can 

be grown indoors or in a full sun position in the 

raised bed or rock garden. Dried stem is used 

as a bronchodilator for treating colds and asthma. 

All but the Mormon Teas are a source of 

ephedrine alkaloids—should be used with 

caution. CNS stimulant. Sow warm, in fastdraining, 

sandy potting soil, and keep warm 

and in the sun. These are all rare. 

Bluestem Ephedra . . . . .Ephedra equisetina 

A robust and cold hardy subshrub for the rock 

garden (and very high in ephedrine). The 

clump is composed of many thin, upright 

stems attached to the stubborn trunk. 


Ma-huang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ephedra sinica 

This is the main official species that we have 

had great success with in our gardens. 


$23.85/10 g (~1,000 seeds), 

$119.25/100 g (~10,000 seeds) 


Mormon Tea, Green . . . . . .Ephedra viridis 

Many bright green, erect twigs. Good tea. 


$11.85/10g (~700 seeds) 


Mormon Tea, Nevada . .Ephedra nevadensis 

Shrub to 5 feet tall. Makes a congenial tea, 

which is astringent, pleasant tasting, and has a 

marked bronchial-dilating effect—ephedrine 

free. Mormon tea grows in the cool weather 

and goes dormant in summer. This is the 

Mormon Tea we’ll send if you don’t indicate 

preference 


10 g/11.85 (~700 seeds), 

100 g/$59.25 (~7,000 seeds) 

Plants ship April through July. Up to 6 plants ship prio for $14.90!


Evening Primrose . . . . .Oenothera biennis 

Family: Primrose (Onagraceae) 

Biennial. Native to Europe and North 

America. All zones. This herb is very 

drought-tolerant, bravely producing bloom 

after yellow, mucilaginous bloom evening to 

morning. High in essential fatty acids. Plant 

prefers full sun and withstands poor and dry 

soils. Light-dependent germinator. Sow in 

fall or spring. Space 1 to 2 feet apart. 

Flowers to 3 to 6 feet. 


$6.95/g (~2,300 seeds) 



Eyebright . . . . . . . . . .Euphrasia officinalis 

Family: Broomrape (Orobanchaceae) 

(Red Eyebright, Euphrosyne) 

 

Semi-parasitic annual herb with blue flowers, 

native to moist grasslands and abandoned 

fields of Europe and Eastern North Amereica. 

The poultice, tea or dilute tincture of the herb 

is considered the epitome of treatments for 

sore, red or itchy eyes and also styes. 

Astringes and emolliates concurrently. 

Another common weed lost in the exhaust of 

development, Eyebright is currently both rare 

to and costly on the herbal market. . Sow in 

outdoor pots or flats, fall to early spring. Press 

into surface and keep cool and moist. 

Typically germs 30% first spring followed by 

another 50% germ in second spring. Space 6 

inches apart, and allow to coexist with grasses. 


Fame Flower . . . . . . ..Talinum paniculatum 

Family: Purslane (Portulaccaceae) 

(Tu-ren-shen) 

Perennial succulent native to the central and 

southern US and used in TCM to tonify the 

digestion, promote breast milk. Hot pink 

flowers give way to a long-lived display of 

bright cinnibar red seedpods. Full sun, poor 

soil. Sow in spring. Easy. 


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Fenugreek . . . . .Trigonella foenum-graecum 


Annual. Native to the Mediterranean and 

winter hardy to -10° F. Aromatic foliage 

bearing white flowers with distinctive blue 

markings. Used for warming the digestion and 

as an ingredient in curry. Direct-seed late summer, 

fall or early spring. Germ in cold soils. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$10.25/100 g (~8,000 seeds), 


Planting, sprouting or extraction quality. 

Feverfew . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see COSTMARY 

Figwort . . . . . . . . . . . ..Scrophularia nodosa 



Hardy to 0° F. Spreads joyfully. The hoodshaped 

flowers bear an unusual, livid-purple 

lip that is attractive to native pollinators. Plant 

prefers good, moist soil, and full sun or partial 

shade. Sow in spring. 

300 seeds/pkt $3.95, 

$7.95/g (~5,000 seeds), 


FIREWEED 

Family: Primrose (Onagraceae) 

Narrow-leaved plants with tough, but tasty, 

leaves, native to Eurasia and hardy in all zones. 

Plants prefer sun and moist, even poorly-drained 

soil. Sow tiny seed on surface in spring and 

press in firmly. Light-dependent germinator. 

Work up in pots. Space 1 to 2 feet apart. 

Fireweed . . . . . . . . .Epilobium angustifolium 

(Kaporie Tea) 

Herbaceous perennial. The showy flowers 

occur in long plumes, colored pink to purple, 

on plants ranging from 1 to 6 feet tall. High in 

both vitamin A and C, the plant provides food 

(spring shoots), drink (the tea tastes similar to 

black tea), and medicine (to treat stomachache 

and prostatitis). Good at altitude. 


Small-Flowered-Willow-Herb . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Epilobium parviflorum 

Self-seeding annual to 18 inches. 60 days to 

maturity. Delicate pink flowers. The herb 

contains high levels of beta-sitosterol and is a 

specific for inflamed urinary organs. 



FOUR O’CLOCKS 

Family: Four O’Clock (Nyctaginaceae) 

These are among the best of all flowering 

medicinal plants for dry sites. Grounded in 

tuberous perennial roots, they give forth stems 

and minions of brightly colored, flaring flowers. 

Plants prefer full sun and dry soils. You 

can direct-seed them in the spring garden and 

have flowers by the Fourth of July. 

Four O’Clock, Mixed Colors . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mirabilis jalapa 

(Marvel of Peru, Clavillia) 

As an annual flower, these do well in all zones. 

The upright plant acts like an herbacous perennial 

when winter temperatures dip no lower 

than 10° F., and as such are very popular in the 

tropics. I had a favorite plant the first time I 

visited Pemba and was able to locate it again 

when I returned three years later. It was the 

parent for these organic seeds. Besides brightening 

the world with its short-lived, trumpeting 

flowers, the plant is often used in medicine. 

Flowers source of harmless food dye. 

Entire plant makes a moistening and mucilaginous 

poultice. 



Four O’Clock, White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mirabilis jalapa. 

(Marvel of Yunnan) 

We made a good effort with these this year, 

direct seeding them in the summer garden. 

Our research indicated that the white cultivar 

would be most medicinally potent. These 

plants exceeeded all expectations by making 

large, fountaining bushes dotted resplendently 

with fragrant white blossoms. Limited availability, 

these will sell out, order early, but we 

are selfishly holding back a little seed. We 

want to do it again next year! 


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FOXGLOVE 


An easy-to-grow, strikingly beautiful, 

and historically significant plant for the medicinal 

garden. Low-dose botanicals, by prescription 

only. Will self-seed and endure for 

many seasons. Plant prefers part shade to full 

sun and a light, well-drained soil, rich in lime 

and nutrients. Press light-dependent seed into 

surface of soil in fall or spring. 

Foxglove, Grecian . . . . . . . .Digitalis lanata 

(Wooly Foxglove) . 

Biennial. Native to south-eastern Europe. 

Hardy to -40° F. Species most widely used for 

production of cardiac glycosides (digitoxin). 

Stunning flowers cup-shaped with a prominent 

lip veined in purple. 



Foxglove, Wild Oregon . .Digitalis purpurea 

TOXIC 

Biennial. Hardy to -30° F. This is the classic 

Foxglove. Flowers trumpet-shaped, lipped, 

deep pink to purple, interior spotted with darker 

purple and white. Sow in the fall or early 

spring. Light-dependent germinator. Space 

plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Grows up to 5 feet tall. 


$5.95/g (~1,600 seeds), 

$17.85/10g (~16,000 seeds), Organic 

GALEGA 


Herbaceous perennials preferring a full sun 

position and alkaline, well-drained, mesic to 

dry soils. Scarify on medium grit sandpaper 

and sow in the spring. Easy and rewarding. 

Fodder Galega . . . . . . . . .Galega orientalis 

(Oriental Goat’s Rue, Eastern Galega) 

 

Native to the Caucasus. Plant improves soil 

structure and fertility and makes excellent fodder 

for goats, sheep, horses, chickens, etc. 

Despite its rather mundane name the compound 

foliage and upright racemes of lavender 

flowers make a welcome contribution to garden 

or landscape. This plant is prettier than 

Galega officinalis and lower in the alkaloid 

galagine. 


Goat’s Rue . . . . . . . . . . . .Galega officinalis 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to central and 

southern Europe, Russia, Asia Minor, and 

Japan. All zones. Nitrogen-fixing landscape 

plant. The dried green herb and/or seed is used 

in veterinary and human medicine to increase 

lactation. Source of alkaloid galagine. 


Not for sale to CA state. 



Gayfeather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Liatris spicata 

(Blazing Star) 


Herbaceous perennial native to the prairie 

states and hardy to -40° F. Among the handsomest 

of our prairie species, with upright 

racemes crowded with rose colored florets— 

one of the best butterfly attractors of all time. 

Beet-like root is a urinary tonic; poultice 

against snakebite. Plant prefers full sun and 

regular garden soil. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


GERANIUM 

Family: Geranium (Geraniaceae) 

Low-lying, mounding perennials with soft 

leaves, very giving of their long-lasting flowers. 

Wild Geranium is native to the woodlands 

of the US, while Scented Geraniums are native 

to South Africa. 

“Attar of Roses” Scented Geranium . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pelargonium capitatum 

(Rose Scented Geranium, Rose Otto) 

Protect from frost. This plant exudes sensual 

and calming fragrance. Attar of Roses opens 

the heart chacra and calms the spirit. 

Balances cardiac, immune, and nervous systems. 

A highly desired plant, which we think 

is the best of all Scented Geraniums (there are 

many). Easily grown in potted culture, it 

blooms all summer long. Sun to part shade. 

Fertilize with your good compost and since it’s 

a heavy Magnesium feeder, give a teaspoon of 

Epsom Salts, diluted in water, every 3 months 

or so. 


Wild Geranium . . . . .Geranium maculatum 

(Spotted Cranesbill) 

Family: Geranium (Geraniaceae) 

Clump-forming woodland perennial native to 

Eastern and Central United States. Hardy to 

-40° F. Bearing showy, lilac flowers in the 

spring, this is also one of our purest astringent 

herbs. The dried root is employed in treating 

dysentery, diarrhea, and infant cholera. Plant 

prefers moist, woodland soils or regular garden 

conditions. Sow fall or early spring. Very 

slow germinator. 


*$10/potted plant, Organic 

GINGER 

Family: Ginger (Zingiberaceae) 

Broadleaved perennials with showy flowers 

and creeping rhizomes. The roots are spicily 

aromatic, famously used in medicine, perfumery 

and the culinary arts. Give warm, 

moist but well-drained soil, part shade to sun. 

Protect from frost. Best in greenhouse, solarium, 

summer garden, southern states or tropics. 

Greater Galangal . . . . . . . Alpinia galangal 

Sweetly aromatic rhizomes are a preferred 

spice used in Thai soups and curries. 


Lesser Galangal . . . . . . Alpinia officinarum 

The roots are warming, cinnamoney, and 

aphrodisiac. An herb that rids the body of 

toxic wastes, very prevalent in TCM. 

*$10/potted plant, $27/3 plants, Organic 

Butterfly Ginger . . . Hedychium coronarium 

(Butterfly Ginger, White Ginger Lily) 

The exotic-scented essential oil from flowers 

and roots is used in high end perfumes. Lavish 

garden flower, hardy to 20°F. Soak seed 

overnight and sow warm. 


Ginger root, tea cut 

$4.50/50 g 

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root, powdered 


Goldenrod, Official .S. canadensis gigantea 


Rhizomatous, herbaceous perennials with 

multiple nodding stems bearing profuse yellow 

plumes. All zones. Native to the eastern and 

southern US. Produces large quantities of 

highly aromatic leaves and flowers. Urinary 

demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic. 

Sow in spring on surface and keep moist. 

Plant 6 inches apart. Flowers late summer. 


*$5.00/root, Organic 

Goldenseal . . . . . . . . . .Hydrastis canadensis 

Family: Crowfoot (Ranunculacea) 

Woodland herbaceous perennial. Native to the 

central and eastern hardwood forests of 

America. Premier astringent and tonic agent 

for treating any and all afflictions of the 

mucous membranes. Roots are loaded with 

bright yellow berberine and leaves 

contain unique compounds that enhance the 

antibacterial activity of the root. Make teas 

or tinctures of both root and leaves. Plant 

prefers open hardwood forest environment or 

shade garden. 


We start shipping plants April 1. We aim to ship Mondays and Tuesdays to arrive by Friday.

Gopher Spurge . . . . . . . .Euphorbia lathyris 

 

Family: Spurge (Euphorbiaceae) 

(Mole Plant, Caper Spurge, Gopher Plant, 

Paper Spurge, Petroleum Plant) 

Hardy to -15 degrees F. Erect evergreen biennial 

(sometimes annual or perennial) to 3 feet. 

Native to the Mediterranean basin, currently 

widely distributed, as it is a favorite of gardeners 

worldwide. Toxic, acrid latex present in all 

parts of the plant will burn skin and especially 

eyes. Wash well after handling, and if latex 

gets in eyes, flush copiously with milk. 

Beyond the cautions, a handsome, interesting 

and potentially useful plant. The single turgid 

stalk bears opposite pairs of lance shaped 

leaves. The yellow flowers give way to sectioned 

pods that carry the large seeds. 

According to legend the plant will discourage 

gophers and moles from entering the confines 

of the garden. According to Nobel Laureat 

Melin Calvin the latex of this plant can readily 

be converted to a hydrocarbon fuel resembling 

gasoline, at a yield of 10 barrels per acre. 

Plant prefers full sun to part shade and is not 

picky about the soil. Highly drought tolerant 

and stays green even when frozen. Sow seed 

in the spring, in pots of directly in the garden. 

Cover with 1/2 inch of soil, tamp firmly and 

keep warm and moist until germ, which occurs 

in 1 to 6 weeks. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. 


Gotu Kola . . . . . . . . . . .Hydrocotyl asiatica 


Tropical perennial that can be grown as an 

annual in temperate gardens. Pantropical distribution. 

This is a classic Ayurvedic herb that 

increases mental clarity and physical longevity. 

Plants prefer warmth, nitrogen, good 

drainage, regular watering, a little shade, and 

lots of space to spread. 



Gotu Kola leaves, powdered 


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GOURDS 

AND OTHER CUCURBITS 


These represent the most ebullient of plant personalities. 

All climbing broad-leaved vines, 

they are native to the tropics of Africa, Asia, 

and the New World. The Lagenarias are true 

Gourds while Cucurbita, Luffa and 

Momordica resemble Gourds, but are botanically 

distinct. Soak seeds overnight and sow 

upright (ears up!) in very warm soil. Start in 

greenhouse 6 weeks before planting outdoors 

or sow in hills after the last frost. Seed will not 

germinate in cold soil. Prefers full sun, poor 

soil. Provide a 6-foot trellis or grow on a 

fence. Plant in hills 3 feet apart and side-dress 

occasionally with organic compost throughout 

the growing season. 

African Long Gourd . . .Lagenaria siceraria 

(African Long Gourd) 

Annual vine. 100 days to maturity. Native to 

Africa. From our last African expedition—the 

long Gourds that are so commonly seen hanging 

from the belts of the Maasai. These are 

much employed for storing water on long treks 

and also for storing milk. 


Arhat Fruit . . . . . . .Momordica grosvenorii 

Herbaceous perennial dioecious vine native to 

the mountain forests of southwestern China. 

Hardy to about 20° F. Rare in the western 

world, and among collectors, a desired species. 

After a year’s growth, our plants each produced 

a handsome caudex, each giving rise to 

several sturdy vines. The sweet, fuzzy, eggshaped 

fruits are dried to make a Chinese herb 

that tonifies the yin. Plant prefers part shade 

and cool, foggy conditions. Trellis. Seeds not 

available until March 2012. 


Buffalo Gourd . . . . . .Cucurbita foetidissima 

Perennial creeping vine with characteristic 

trowel-shaped leaves and bright yellow 

flowers that give way to the globe-shaped 

fruits—another roadside attraction from the 

deserts of the American SW. Hardy to 5° F. 

The fruit pulp is loaded with saponins and is 

used for washing the hair. Perfect for rattles. 


Corsican Bowl Gourd Lagenaria siceraria 

(Canteen Gourd, Kalimba Gourd) 

Annual Vine. Native to the Mediterranean. 

These have been selected to produce fruits 

with flattened sides. They make natural bowls. 

Best Gourd to use for making kalimbas. 

Easiest to cure of all the true Lagenarias—if 

reasonably mature, they will cure indoors. 


Hippie Rattle Gourd . . .Lagenaria siceraria 

Annual vine. Rounded bulb with a long, 

straight handle. The original seed came to us 

back in the day from River Spirit and we’ve 

kept the spirit strong ever since. It is our 

favorite Gourd growing year when we get to 

grow these! 




Hopi Rattle Gourd . . . .Lagenaria siceraria 

Annual vine. Rounded or flattened fruits are 

hollowed out, a few peas or stones introduced, 

then pierced with a carven stick to make the 

traditional rattle. This seed grown at Tesuque. 


Luffa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Luffa cylindrica 

(Dhundul, Dishcloth Gourd, Sponge Gourd) 

In Ayurveda, the immature fruits of Luffa are 

recommended to be eaten raw in salads as a 

cooling demulcent—increases bile flow and 

facilitates lactation. The mature fruit is dried 

and commonly used as a bathing sponge. 

Flowers golden yellow. 


GRASS 


Sturdy contendors for sun and moisture, grasses 

run around a lot and are best controlled by 

mowing or tilling. 

Lemongrass . . . . . . .Cymbopogon flexuosus 

Tropical perennial; temperate annual. Native 

to Southern India and New Guinea. Contains 

an inviting essential oil that has a scent of 

Violets and lemon. Light-dependent germ. 

Sow in spring. Good germinator! 



Phalaris Grass . . . . . . . . .Phalaris aquatica 

(Harding Grass) 

Perennial bunchgrass native to the 

Mediterranean and hardy to about 25° F. 

Source of DMT. Great for erosion control— 

drought resistant, fire retardant and ornamental. 

Sow in spring. Germ in 3 weeks. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Sweetgrass . . . . . . . . . . .Heirachloe odorata 

Perennial. Circumpolar in distribution. All 

temperate zones. Spreads joyfully as grasses 

will do. This is the coumarin-rich grass used 

to make traditional Sweetgrass braids, developing 

its delicious vanilla scent upon drying. 

*$7.95/ plant, $19.50/3 plants, Organic 

Sweetgrass Braids (30 inches long,) 

1 braid $5.00/each (22 g); $30.00/7 braids 

Vetiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vetiveria zizanoides 

Perennial grass native to East India, Burma 

Ceylon. Scent widely used in perfumery. 

*$15.00/plant, Organic 

Gravel Root . . . . . . . . . . . . .see BONESET 

Greek Mountain Tea . . . . .Sideritis syriaca 


Woody perennial growing to 18 inches, hardy 

to 10° F. Native to the Peloponnese Mountains. 

A comely plant, producing a low clump of 

elongated, downy leaves giving rise to compact, 

whorled, flowering spikes. The leaves, 

fresh or dried, produce a salubrious drink when 

covered in hot water and let steep. Plant 

prefers full sun and perfect drainage. Sow in 

spring and work up in pots. 


Gumweed . . . . . . . . . .Grindelia integrifolia 

(Grindelia) 


Herbaceous perennial to 3 feet. Native to the 

mountains and deserts of western America. 

Dark blue-green plants bear multiple swaying 

yellow flowers that cup a central pool of 

balsamic oleo-gum-resin. The tincture is of 

high repute as an asthma remedy. Plant prefers 

full sun and dryish soils. Sow in spring. 


Hawaiian Baby Woodrose .Argyreia nervosa 

Family: Morning Glory (Convulvaceae) 

Woody perennial climbing vine native to India 

and escaped in Hawaii. Protect from frost. 

Flaring, funnel-shaped, tissue-thin flowers. 

The seeds have been used as sacraments by 

shamans in native cultures including Hindu, 

Aztec, and Mazatec. Nick seed and plant 

about 1/2 inch deep, moist and warm. Germ in 

1 to 3 weeks. 


Heimia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heimia salicifolia 

(Sinkuiche, Sun Opener) 

Family: Myrtle (Lythraceae) 

Woody perennial. Native to Jamiaca and southern 

and central America. Hardy to 20° F. This 

is an upright multistemmed bush bearing 

numerous yellow flowers with papery petals. 

Ethnobotanical sources describe smoking or 

making a tea of the dried leaves of this plant 

to promote a sense of well-being. Prefers full 

sun and regular garden soil. Light-dependent 

germinator. Sow in spring. 

500 seeds/pkt $4.95, 


Helichrysum . . . . . . . .Helichrysum italicum 

(Curry Plant) 


Perennial, drought-tolerant plant native to the 

Mediterranean. Hardy to 15° F. Flowers yellow 

to 2 feet tall on downy, dusty-gray foliage. 

Source of a rather famous, expensive, and 

uplifting essential oil widely used in perfumery 

and aromatherapy. Plant prefers full sun and 

dryish, fast-draining soils. Sow small seed on 

surface and press in hard. 




Hellebore, Black . . . . . . . .Helleborus niger 

(Christmas Rose) 


Winter-flowering, evergreen perennial native 

to Central Europe and hardy to -40° F. The 

plant is assertive and handsome, with deeply 

lobed, black-green leaves and showy flowers. 

Homeopathic remedy for treating headache, 

psychic abnormalities, and spasm. Plant 

prefers woodland or shade garden with moist, 

acidic soils and a surface mulch. 



Helonias Root . . . . . . . . .see Unicorn, False

Henbane, Black . . . . . . . .Hyoscyamus niger 


Annual. Native to Europe, Asia, and North 

Africa. All zones. An eerie plant with grayish-green 

leaves covered in sticky hairs, the 

flowers off-white and veined with blackpurple. 

Sow outdoors in early spring or coldcondition 

30 days. 


Not for sale to CA, WA state 

Hibiscus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see MALLOW 

Hops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Humulus lupulus 

(Our variety is “Nugget”) 

Herbaceous perennial dioecious vine growing 

up to 30 feet in a season. Native to the temperate 

north. Hardy to -15° F. Nugget is an 

easy-to-grow, disease-resistant variety with a 

high bitterness quotient (alpha 12-15%). The 

strobiles have sleep-inducing properties and 

are used in the manufacture of beer. Plant 

prefers full sun, regular watering, and compost. 

Provide trellis. Hops vines are best shipped 

early in the season (April and May). Later 

orders will be pruned before shipment. 


Not for sale to WA or ID states. 

Horehound, White . . . . .Marrubium vulgare 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe, but 

naturalized throughout the southern US. 

Hardy to -40° F. Fuzzy, grey-green leaves and 

flower bracts in tight whorls. Used for coughs, 

chronic catarrh, and colds. Sow in spring. 


Hypoxis, African Star . . .H. hemerocallidea 

Family: Star Lily (Hypoxidaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial corm producing monocot 

native to S. Africa. Indigenous remedy for 

HI and Aids. Truly curious and stunning. 


Hyssop, Official . . . . . .Hyssopus officinalis 


Woody perennial. Native to the Mediterranean. 

Hardy to 0° F. Deep blue-purple, 

excellently aromatic, thickly-blossoming 

bushes. This mildly antiviral and expectorant 

herb makes a good-tasting tea to treat the common 

cold. Prefers full sun, regular garden soil, 

little water. Sow seed in early spring. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.95/g (~1,100 seeds), 

$20.85/10 g (~11,000 seeds), 

$99.25/100 g (~110,000 seeds) Organic 


Indian Hemp . . . . . .Apocynum cannibinum 

Family: Dogbane (Apocynaceae) 

Creeping herbaceous perennial. Native to central, 

eastern, and southern US. The Eclectics 

used tiny doses of the root for strengthening 

the heart. The plants are tall, straight, and 

whippily fibrous. The bark may be readily 

stripped to make tough string for garden or 

crafts. Plant prefers full sun and poor or gravelly 

soils. Sow in the spring or summer, tamp 

well and keep evenly moist until germ. 


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INDIGO 


Leguminous bushes with leathery leaves and 

flowers of the purest hue. Hardy to 20° F. The 

fresh or dried root of these plants is considered 

to be a strong, low-dose alterative and 

immunostimulant, normally used when the 

mucous membranes are infected and red/purple 

in color. Plants prefer full sun, welldrained, 

sandy soil, low to moderate water. 

Scarify seed. Sow early spring. 

Low-dose botanicals. 

Blue Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . .Baptisia australis 

(Indigo, False) 

Woody perennial. Native to central US. 

Bushy, with masses of erect blue blossoms. 


$11.85/10 g (~800 seeds), 



Wild Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . .Baptisia tinctoria 

Woody perennial. Native to the American 

southeastern seaboard and southern states. 

Rare, and among all the Indigos, official. 

Flowers yellow, seedpods decorative, blueblack. 

Dye plant. 


IRIS 

Family: Iris (Iridaceae) 

Clump forming herbaceous perennials with 

fan-shaped monocotyledonous leaves and 

showy flowers. Easy, yet brilliant. 

Blue Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iris versicolor 

Water-loving native to swamps and lowlands 

of the southern and eastern US. Hardy to 

-30° F. Brilliant violet-blue blossoms variegated 

with yellow and white, interspersed with 

purple veins. A liver stimulant. 



Leopard Flower . . . . .Belamcanda chinensis 

(She-gan) 

Native to China and Japan. Produces masses 

of exotic golden-orange flowers. The dried 

root is used in TCM for treating upper respiratory 

problems. 


$11.85/10 g (~400 seeds), 

$59.25/100 g (~4,000 seeds) Organic 


Orris Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iris florentina 


Hardy to -15° F. Flowers white with a purple 

haze and bright yellow pollen-encrusted beard. 

Aged rhizome is the source of a precious 

essential oil resembling fragrance of violets. 


Isatis (Da-quing-ye) . . . . . . . . . . . .see Woad 


Japanese Herb Collection 

6 unique medicinal foods from Japan: 

Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei koidzumi) 

Burdock, Gobo (Arctium lappa) 

Daikon, Miyashige White (Raphanus sativus) 

Jiao-gu-lan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) 

Shungiku (Chrysanthemum coronarium) 

Yomogi (Artemisia princeps) 

6 pkts/$19.95 

Jerusalem Cherry Solanum pseudocapsicum 

Family: Nightshade (Solanacea) 

Erect evergreen perennial subshrub native to 

South America, hardy to 20° F. Very pretty 

plant, quite miniature, especially well-suited 

for low bedding plant applications or potted 

culture. Source of steroidal alkaloids—antimicrobial 

and antitumor. Propagate as per 

Tomatoes, shade or sun, regular garden soil 


Jiao-gu-lan, Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gynostemma pentaphyllum 

(Immortality, Amachazuru) 


Perennial vine native to Japan, hardy to about 

10° F. Used locally as longevity tonic. Tasty 

and powerful source of ginsenosides. The bluegreen 

leaves may be taken fresh or dried and 

made into an excellent tea. Plant used in 

weight loss and normalization of high blood 

pressure. Plant prefers shade and fast-draining 

yet fertile soil. Sow in spring or summer. 



Johnny-Jump-Up . . . . . . . . . . .see VIOLET 

Khella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ammi visnaga 

(Toothpick Plant) 


Annual. Native to the Mediterranean. 

Requires about 110 days to maturity. Bears 

astoundingly long-lasting white umbels. 

Tincture of seed is used for treatment of asthma 

and coronary arteriosclerosis. Plant prefers 

full sun, regular watering. Sow in spring. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$34.00/lb 

Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polygonum orientale 

(Shui-hong-hua-zi, Prince’s Feather) 


Annual. Native to China. Marvelous, towering, 

gigantic plant bearing long rose-pink clusters 

of flowers that droop down. In China, the root 

is used for treating hepatitis. Direct-seed in 

fall or early spring or give 3 weeks coldconditioning. 

Flowers 6 to 9 feet tall. 


$8.85/10 g (~1,000 sds), Organic 

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Lady’s Mantle . . . . . . . .Alchemilla vulgaris 


Perennial ground cover. Native to Europe, 

temperate Asia, and North America. Hardy 

to -30° F. Good choice for alpine gardens. 

Richly-scalloped, deep-green leaves funnel 

and collect dewdrops that magnify and glisten 

in the morning light. Tea useful for treating 

PMS. Sow in fall or early spring. Germ in 15 

to 22 days. 



LAVENDER 


Hardiness: Generally hardy to -20° F. 

Lavenders are among the most delightful of the 

woody perennials. They spark memory and 

nourish the higher spirit. We offer only heirloom, 

open-pollinated varieties that 

produce the best quality of essential oils. 

Lavender prefers a moderate supply of 

nutrients, calcium, and a well-drained soil. 

Mulch with sand. A 2-week period of moist, 

cold-conditioning prior to sowing in a warm 

place will improve germ. Naturally low germ 

rates (with the exception of French)—expect 

anywhere from 5 to 30 plants from 100 seeds. 

LAVENDER SET 

(1 seed packet each of the Lavandula species 

following) 

$14.90/6 pkts 

Price shown is a discount 

Broadleaf Lavender Lavandula latifolia 

(var. Lithuanian Candlestick) 

Native to the mountains of Lithuania. Striking 

landscape and medicinal plant, flowering later 

in year than other Lavenders. Plant 2 feet 

apart. Flowers violet-blue to 3 feet. 


Czech Lavender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . .Lavandula angustifolia krajova 

(Country Lavender) 

Large cultivar from Northern Europe, with 

flowers representing many shades of blue. 

High essential oil content, long-lived, and very 

cold-tolerant. Excellent aroma. Deeply satisfying. 

Flowers 3 to 4 feet high. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$9.95/g (~280 seeds), Organic 


English Lavender L. angustifolia vera 

Native to Southern Europe. Exceptionally 

graceful heirloom variety. This is the original 

plant (vera means true) from which many 

hybrid Lavenders were produced. The way 

these things go, the original has become 

increasingly difficult to find. But we found it, 

and we grow it here, and find that it is the best 

of all Lavenders, and wonder now why anyone 

ever tried to “improve” it. Space plants 3 to 4 

feet apart. Flowers from 2 to 3 feet tall. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 




French Lavender . . . . . .Lavandula stoechas 

(“Spanish Lavender”) 

The densely-packed, short spikes are tufted 

with purple, petal-like bracts. They look to me 

like tiny sails set to the wind. Expect high 

germ rates. Space 1 to 2 feet apart. Flowers 

dark purple to 2 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $3.95, 


Hidcote Lavender . . . . . . . . .L. angustifolia 

Dwarf variety of English Lavender, with graygreen 

foliage and deep blue flowers. Northern 

hardy, good for small gardens, delightful. 


Munstead Lavender . . . . . . .L. angustifolia 

Northern-hardy strain bearing thick racemes of 

blue flowers. This is the preferred choice for 

landscaping due to its compact growth habit. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$7.95/g (~280 seeds) 



Lemon Balm . . . . . . . . . .Melissa officinalis 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to the Mediterranean, 

Russia, Syria, Iran, and Turkestan. 

Hardy to -30° F. This is a classic medicinal tea 

herb. Assists in controlling high blood 

pressure, migraines, and hysteria. Lightdependent 

germ. in 10 to 40 days. 


$6.95/g (~1,700 seeds), 



Lemon Bee Balm . . . . . . .see BERGAMOT 

Leopard Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see IRIS 

Lettuce, Wild . . . . . . . . . . . .Lactuca virosa 


Biennial. Native to Europe. Hardy to 

-10° F. Young plants of giant Wild Lettuce are 

a good ingredient for heroic salads. Mature 

plants yield lactucarium, a mildly sedative, 

antitussive, and analgesic sap. Black-seeded. 

Flowers yellow to 6 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $3.95, 


LICORICE 


Herbaceous perennials. Licorice root is a fineflavored 

demulcent and expectorant—essential 

herbal treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, 

adrenal exhaustion, or gastric ulcer. 

Plant prefers full sun and dryish soil. Scarify 

seed and sow in the spring. Germ in 7 days. 

Licorice, Chinese . . . .Glycyrrhiza uralensis 

(Gan-cao) 

Native to Siberia and China. This is a true, 

sweet variety—a synergiser for many formulas 

in TCM. Hardy to -10° F. Space plants 3 to 4 

feet apart. Flowers blue to 5 feet. 



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Licorice, Official . . . . . .Glycyrrhiza glabra 

Native to the Mediterranean. True, sweet variety. 

Hardy to 20° F. Produces the pencil-thin 

licorice roots of commerce. If you do not 

specify, this is the Licorice we will send. 


$29.85/10 g (~1,600 seeds) 


Lily, Tiger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lilium tigrinum 

(Bai-he, Chinese Tiger Lily) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to China and 

Japan. Large, ornate, pendulous flowers with 

showy stamens. Reproductive and calming 

medicine. Bulbs are edible. 


LIFELINE MEDICINAL HERB SEED 

COLLECTION 18 pkts/$29.95 

Discounted Pricing, Organic . . .see page 12 

LOBELIA 

Family: Lobelia (Lobeliaceae) 

All bear exquisite flowers and have medicinal 

applications as described in the individual 

entries. Excessive internal dosage may 

prove nauseating or emetic. Lobelias prefer 

part to full sun, rich, moist soil, much water. 

Short-lived seed. Light-dependent germinators. 

Sow seed in spring or fall. Average germ 

time in warm soils is 1 to 3 weeks. 

LOBELIA SET (1 seed packet each of the 

Lobelia species following.) 

$4.90/3 pkts 


Cardinal Flower . . . . . . .Lobelia cardinalis 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to eastern, 

southern, and central US. Roots used by First 

Nations people to make a love charm. Bright 

scarlet flowers relished by hummers. 


Lobelia, Great Blue . . . . .Lobelia siphilitica 

Herbaceous perennial. Rivals in its beauty the 

most pampered of hybrids, yet it is a longlived, 

native American perennial. Among the 

Fox, the finely-chopped roots were shared by a 

couple to avert divorce and renew love. 


Lobelia, Official . . . . . . . . . .Lobelia inflata 

Overwintering annual or annual. Native to the 

central, southern, and eastern US. Diminutive 

plant with white flowers spotted with lightblue 

that give way to the characteristic “inflated” 

seedpods. Lobelia is an indispensable 

antispasmodic. If you don’t specify which 

Lobelia you want, we’ll send you this. 

1,000 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~18,000 seeds), 

$17.85/10 g (~180,000 seeds), 

$89.25/100 g (~1,800,000) seeds, Organic 



Lomatium dissectum 


Wild, celery-like herbaceous perennial native 

to the Great Basin and other drylands of the 

West. This is our most important indigenous, 

antiviral herb from the American Pacific 

Northwest—works where other antivirals fall 

short. Use the root and always combine therapy 

with Dandelion. Sow fall to early spring. 


$11.85/10 g (~400 seeds), 

$59.25/100 g (~4,000 seeds) 

LOTUS 

Family: Lotus (Nympheaeceae) 

Aquatic perennials with floating, Lily-pad 

leaves and large, waxy, ornamental, deeply 

perfumed flowers. Prefers sunlight and 

warmth for germ. Scarify the rounder end of 

the seed until the white endosperm is just 

exposed. Use medium grit sandpaper, sandstone 

or file. Drop scarified seed into a gallon 

jar or aquarium left in a light window. Replace 

water if it becomes cloudy. Germinates at 

room temperature in 3 to 7 days. 

American Yellow Lotus . . . . .Nelumbo lutea 

(Yanquapin) 

Water plant native to the Eastern US and 

Canada and hardy to -50° F. This is the largest 

native American wildflower, with leaves that 

reach to 2 feet and weighty yellow flowers on 

tall stalks rising handsomely above the water. 


Sacred Red Lotus . . . . . . .Nelumbo nucifera 

These seeds are from India. Not cold hardy in 

places where the water freezes. 


$39.25/100 g (~125 seeds) 

Sacred White Lotus . . . . .Nelumbo nucifera 

These seeds are from India. Not cold hardy in 

places where the water freezes. 


$39.25/100 g (~125 seeds) 

S 

Lovage . . . . . . . . . . . . .Levisticum officinalis 


Herbaceous perennial. Hardy to -40° F. An 

agreeable seasoning, also a substitute for 

Dang-gui. The plant is aromatic, stimulating 

and proestrogenic. Prefers regular garden 

soil. Sow seed in fall or spring. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 



Love-in-the-Mist . . . . . .see BLACK SEED 

Ma-huang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see EPHEDRA 

MACA 


Biennial, radish-like, rosette-forming plants 

native to the high Peruvian Puna. Highly 

regarded fertility enhancer and aphrodisiac. 

Sow the seed on the surface of the seedbed in 

late summer to fall. Germ in 4 to 6 days. 

Red Maca . . . . . . . . . .Lepidium peruvianum 

The Red Maca is grown in the high Peruvian 

puna and is considered to be the strongest of 

all Maca cultivars. 


Yellow Maca . . . . . . . .Lepidium peruvianum 

This plant does not need elevation to thrive— 

we grow it quite successfully here on our farm 

in Southern Oregon. Yellow Maca is a select 

cultivar that gives high yields of firm, 

yellow roots. 


END OF MACA 

Madder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubia tinctorum 

Climbing evergreen perennial native to the 

Mediterranean and southern Europe. Hardy to 

-5° F. The plant is a classic element of the 

Medieval garden. Madder root contains the 

anthraquinone pigment alizarin, a fine red dye. 

Plant prefers full sun and fast draining soil. 

Sow seed in warm, well-drained soil in 

spring—volcanic germinator. 





MANDRAKE 


The ancients used Mandrake root as an aphrodisiac, 

a magical totem, and a medicinal to 

relieve pain or promote sleep. It was also 

known to cause strange delirium and madness. 

The leaves are harmless and cooling when 

used as a poultice. Sow in fall or spring. 

Seeds sown in cold soils generally germinate 

8 to 12 months later. Once established, plants 

rot back in summer and resprout from beneath 

the callus in fall or spring. Plant prefers alkaline 

pH—deep, sandy soils. Autumnalis does 

best with moist shade, while officinalis does 

better in dry shade. Keep crowns in perfect 

drainage. I plant mine in deep sand mulch on 

the shady side of rocks. Flowers are amazing. 

Challenging to grow, confirmed germination, 

no replacement or refund on Mandrake seeds. 

Autumn Mandrake Mandragora autumnalis 

Native to southern Europe. Hardy to 5° F. 

Does fine in sandy loam in the moist shade. 

Flowers purple to 12 inches tall, giving way to 

fruits of yellow and orange. Use standard 

greenhouse technique. Germination usually 

occurs within 3 months. 


Official Mandrake . .Mandragora officinalis 

Native to southeastern Europe and the 

Mediterranean. Rare. The plant begins its 

vegetative cycle in the midwinter, flowers in 

the spring, fruits, and goes quickly dormant in 

the summer. Flowers green-white to 16 inches, 

giving way to yellow, apple-like fruits. 

Fresh, undried, cold-stored seed in moist 

medium sent when available, otherwise sent as 

dried seeds. Dried seeds only available internationally. 

Please plant fresh seeds immediately 

upon receipt. Sow in fast-draining, 

sandy, alkaline soil in the cool, moist shade. 

Germ on fresh seed 8 months. Germ on dried 

seed is usually 12 months. 

13 seeds/pkt $14.95, 

$49.00/100 seeds, Organic 

Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ipomoea tricolor 

Family: Morning Glory (Convulvaceae) 

Breeders will try to make a more attractive 

Morning Glory, but it is my opinion that they 

will fail. “Heavenly Blue” is tops (my Mom 

says so). In spring, nick seed and soak 

overnight, then sow on the East side. Trellis. 


$11.85/10 g, (300 seeds) 

MAIDEN’S TEARS 


Sow seeds in spring, in pots or by scattering 

on a prepared seedbed in the garden. 

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Maiden’s Tears . . . . . . . . . . .Silene vulgaris 

Herbaceous perennial. native to Europe and 

hardy to 0° F. Succulent rosettes of smooth 

leaves give rise to clouds of daintily dangling, 

inflated, see-through calyces and pretty white 

flowers. Heirloom rock garden plant and oldtime 

edible and medicinal. The leaves are 

used for preparing ethnic dishes, often combined 

with chick peas. The herb is used fresh 

in creams and lotions or dried as an aromatic 

fumigant. Plant prefers disturbed soil and sun. 


Dream Root, Xhosa . . . . . . .Silene capensis 

(African Dream Herb) 

Low-growing herbaceous perennial 1 to 2 feet 

tall, native to the Cape of South Africa and 

hardy to 20° F . Softly spreading leafy rosette, 

multiple upright stalks crowned by pure white 

flowers. Chewing the root stimulates vivid 

dreams. Oneirogen. Sow warm, germ 1 to 2 

weeks, space plants 1 foot apart. 



MALLOW 

Family: Mallow (Malvaceae) 

The Mallows are typified by large, brightly 

colored flowers, soft round leaves, and the 

presence of healing mucilage in the perennial 

roots. Plants prefer full sun to part shade and 

a rich, moist soil. Good drainage not necessary. 

Scarify on sandpaper and sow in spring. 

Bala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sida cordifolia 

(Country Mallow) 

Woody subshrub, grown in temperate climates 

as an annual. Native to the main tropics on 

earth. Protect from frost. This yellow-flowered, 

pubescent, and many-branched plant 

contains ephedrine. Use with caution. 

Employed in Ayurvedic practice as a cardiac 

stimulant. Scarify vigorously. 


Hibiscus—Roselle . . . . .Hibiscus sabdariffa 

(Roselle, Flor de Jamaica, Red Drops ) 

Tropical perennial grown as an annual in temperate 

climates, native to India and Malaysia. 

Creamy blooms give way to the bright red, 

fleshy calyces, which may be made into jelly, 

syrup, or wine. The seeds need to be scarified, 

soaked overnight, then sowed early in the 

greenhouse and transplanted out after frost. 


High Mallow . . . . . . . . . . . .Malva sylvestris 

Herbaceous perennial flowering to 3 feet. 

Flowers large, bright, showy, dark purple. 


Marshmallow . . . . . . . . . .Althaea officinalis 

Native to Europe. All zones. Impressive, 

soft-leaved plants with large, white flowers 

on multiple stalks. The entire plant contains 

high-grade, immune-stimulating mucilage. 

Soothing to throat and urinary tract. Space 

plants 2 feet apart. Flowers white to 4 feet. 






Maralroot . . . . . . . . . .Leuzea carthamoides 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to Siberia. All 

temperate zones. Named after the Maral deer 

that feed on this plant in the wild, the root contains 

novel adaptogenic compounds known as 

ecdysteroids. Functional and safe. Plant 

prefers full sun, well-drained soils, elevation 

or northern latitude. Sow fall or spring. 


MARIGOLD 


Marigold flowers are little suns and their 

fragrance is one of the definitive odors of 

summer. Plant prefers full sun, regular garden 

soil, and regular watering. Direct seed or sow 

in flats in the spring or summer. 

MARIGOLD SET (1 packet each of the 

Tagetes species described below.) 

$7.90/3 pkts 


Marigold, African—Select . .Tagetes erecta 

Annual. Flowers heavily doubled, ruffled, and 

scented. String fresh blossoms together and 

hang indoors to dry into aromatic garlands. 

Sow in spring. Easy. Flowers yellow-orange, 

2 to 3 feet tall. 



Marigold, African—Tururu .Tagetes erecta 

Annual flower native to East Africa. This is 

the original form of Marigold. The flowers 

have a single row of petals, they are orange 

and gold, and they smell excellently. A very 

good choice for medicinal salves. From a private 

garden outside Kinyasini on the island of 

Pemba. The local people were kind enough to 

share the seed with me, and I managed to get it 

back to the US, carrying it literally in dugout 

canoes, tramp steamers, speedboats, and airplanes—to 

our garden. 



Marigold, Mexican . . . . . . . .Tagetes minuta 

(Nematocidal Marigold) 

Annual. Native to South America. Bears tiny 

tubular flowers on a very tall and fine-leaved 

plant. Both aromatic and bitter, the tea is a 

digestive aid and antiflatulent. Source of molecules 

known as thiophenes that are excreted 

from the root and dispel root knot nematodes. 

Plant 2 feet apart. Flowers yellow to 10 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


D 

Marshmallow . . . . . . . . . . . .see MALLOW 

Mayapple . . . . . . . . .Podophyllum peltatum 

(American Mandrake) 

Colony forming plant with umbrella-like, 

palmate leaves sporting a large, waxy-white 

flower of delightful fragrance. Native to the 

central and eastern US. The rhizome is a low 

dose anticarcinogenic and liver stimulant. 

Plant prefers full sun to shade and moist, rich 

soil. Space plants 2 feet apart. 


MEADOWSWEET 


Plants with handsome sprays of deeply cut 

leaves prefer partial shade, moist soils. Lightdependent 

germinators. Surface sow, very 

moist, in spring. 3 week germ is typical. 

Dropwort . . . . . . . . . . .Filipendula vulgaris 

Old world medicinal akin to Meadowsweet, but 

only a third the size. Easy herbal bedding plant 

with exceptional flowers. 


Meadowsweet . . . . . . . . . . Spiraea ulmaria 

syn. Filipendula ulmaria 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to temperate 

Europe and Asia. All temperate zones. Waisthigh 

bushes bear sweet-smelling, golden 

inflorescences in the second year. Anti-inflammatory 

and pain-relieving. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$7.95/g (~800 seeds), 



MILKWEED 

Family: Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae) 

Perennial Butterfly Weeds with long-lasting, 

showy flowers and decorative pods. Plants prefer 

full sun, regular garden soil or poor soils. 

Sow the seeds in early spring or give 

2 weeks cold-conditioning. These are taprooted, 

so direct-seeding gives best results. 

Common Milkweed . . . . .Asclepias syriaca 

The plant is handsomely downy, with large 

elliptical leaves, warty pods, and pink-purple 

flowers that emit one of the most delightful 

odors on earth. Wart removal. 


Pleurisy Root . . . . . . . . .Asclepias tuberosa 

(Butterfly Flower, Butterfly Weed) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to the central, 

eastern, and southern US. All zones. Strikingly 

beautiful herb, with tresses of 

deep yellow and orange flowers, sometimes 

nearly red. Magnetizes monarchs! Treats 

pleurisy. Drought-tolerant. 



Swamp Milkweed . . . . .Asclepias incarnata 

Highly colored flowers, butterfly attractors. 

Plant prefers moist to sodden soils. The stems 

are a source of fiber that can be readily twisted 

into string. The Eclectic physicians once used 

this strong and durable thread for tooth extraction. 



MINT 


On the whole, these hybridize freely, spread 

joyfully, delight the palate, and uplift the spirit. 

All excellent tea herbs. Cut during early to 

midflowering, bundle, hang, and dry. Store in 

jars for ongoing enjoyment. The plants prefer 

cool and moist conditions. Light-dependent 

germinator. Sow in spring on soil surface and 

keep moist. Average germ time 7 to 14 days. 

Transplant or thin to 6 inch spacing. 

MINT SET (1 seed packet each of these 

Mints—Arabian, Korean, Licorice, Mayan, 

Mountain, Peppermint, Spearmint.) 

$14.90/7 pkts. Price shown is a discount 

Arabian Mint . . . . . . . . . .Mentha longifolia 

Herbaceous perennial natie to N. Africa Hardy 

to -10° F. Large upright flowers to 3 feet tall. 

Leaves downy, light green, excellent for tea. 


Chocolate Mint . . . . . . . . . .Mentha piperita 

(Peppermint) 

The very best mint. This is a choice cultivar 

and cannot be propagated by seed. Our chocolatey 

plants are well-established in deep pots, 

prefer ever-moist soils, and will quickly spread 

and make much fine herb for tea or garnish. 

Prefers sun to shade. All zones. 


Chinese Mint . . . . . . . . .Mentha haplocalyx` 

(Bo-he) 

Herbaceous perennial native to China. Hardy 

to 0° F. Excellent, deep-toned flavor of 

Spearmint. This is the best new-to-us Mint 

we’ve tasted in years. Considered to be one of 

the cooling herbs that releases the exterior, used 

in TCM for treatment of fever, cough, red eyes 

and sore throat. 


Korean Mint . . . . . . . . . . .Agastache rugosa 

(Huo-xiang) 


annual. Native to Korea. Hardy to 5° F. 

Upright purple racemes. Licorice Mint flavor, 

making a fine sun tea. Flowers to 4 feet tall. 


Licorice Mint . . . . . . .Agastache foeniculum 

(Anise Hyssop) 


annual. Native to Ontario and the central and 

western US. Hardy to 5° F. Beautiful, purple 

racemes are delicately aromatic. Carminative 

and flavoring agent. 


Mayan Mint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lippia dulcis 

Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae) 

(Orozuz, Aztec Sweet Herb) 

Trailing perennial. Native to South America 

and the Caribbean. Protect from frost. Purpleleaved 

creeper with upright, white, conical 

flowers. Aromatic, pleasant tasting, antitussive. 

Plant prefers rich soil, moisture, partial 

shade to full sun. Bring one in for the winter. 



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Mountain Mint .Pycnanthemum virginianum 

Herbaceous perennial hardy to -25° F. Native 

to north central and eastern US. Long-lived, 

delightfully aromatic, and a great butterfly 

attractor. Dried flowers and leaves make a 

fine-tasting tonic tea. Sow in early spring. 

100 seeds/pkt 2.95, Organic 


Peppermint . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mentha piperita 

Cultivated worldwide. All zones. “Classic 

Peppermint taste.” Plants carefully selected to 

produce the stimulating and digestive tea. 



Spearmint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mentha spicata 

Native to temperate Europe and the Mediterranean. 

All zones. Carminative and mindstimulating. 

Makes consistent bright green, 

finely-toothed leaves, flowering lilac to 2 feet. 

Much recommended. 



END OF MINT 

Mint, Yellow Dotted . . . . .see BERGAMOT 

Moldavian Balm . . .see DRAGON’S HEAD 

MOTHERWORT 


Sow in the fall or early spring. Likes partial or 

full sun, regular garden soil, and lots of water. 

Harvest early for 2 cuttings. 

MOTHERWORT SET (1 packet each of the 

Leonurus species following.) 

$4.90/3 pkts 


Chinese Motherwort Leonurus artemisia 

(Primary source of Yi-mu-cao) 

Biennial, sometimes annual. Native to 

Eurasia. All zones. The plant makes delightful, 

long-lasting, red-purple cut flowers. 

Invigorates the blood, regulates the menses. 



Official Motherwort . . . .Leonurus cardiaca 

Herbaceous perennial, but short-lived. Native 

to Europe and Asia. Hardy to -40°F. Downy 

flowers occur in whorls on the square stem. 

Emmenagogue. Specific for treating tachycardia, 

palpitations, and associated hysteria. 

Space plants 2 feet apart. To 4 to 6 feet. 


$6.95/g (~800 seeds), 



Siberian Motherwort . . .Leonurus sibericus 

(Secondary source of Yi-mu-cao) 

Biennial. Native to Siberia, Manchuria, China, 

and Mongolia. All zones. Multiple, lithe 

stems topped by ever-blooming, red-purple 

racemes that produce much nectar. Excellent, 

long-lasting cut flower. Space 2 feet apart. 

Flowers to 6 feet. 





MULLEIN 


Mulleins tolerate poor, gravely soil and fierce 

sun, but occasional watering and fertile soils 

can produce monumental individuals. They 

are hardy to all zones. Sow in fall or spring. 

Light-dependent germinator. Strew on surface 

and pack down hard. 

Common Mullein . . . . . .Verbascum thapsus 

Biennial. Native to central and southern 

Europe, west Asia. Superior leaf used medicinally 

for moistening mucous membranes— 

a great soothing agent for the throat, bronchi, 

and lungs. Plant 1 foot apart. Flowers yellow, 

from 3 to 7 feet. 


Not for sale to SD, WA state 

Greek Mullein . . . . . .Verbascum olympicum 

Biennial, sometimes perennial. Native to 

Greece. Best Mullein species for flower production, 

as it produces many flowers at once 

that adhere loosely to the candelabrum. If you 

do not specify, this is the Mullein we will send. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


NAVAJO TEA 


Perennials with thin-bladed leaves and yellow 

flowers. Hardy to about 5° F. The tea of the 

dried stems and leaves is flavonoid-rich, tastes 

pretty good, and is kind to the stomach and the 

urinary tract. The plant is similar to the 

Chinese herb Gui-zhen-cao and the highly 

lauded Kookoolau tea of Hawaii. Plant prefers 

full sun and dryish, disturbed soils. Sow in 

spring. Typical germ 3 weeks. 

Plains Navajo Tea . . .Thelesperma filifolium 

Native to the Great Plains and down into the 

Southeastern states. A clumping plant, to 1 

foot, studded with showy flowers. 


SW Navajo Tea . . . . . . .Thelesperma gracile 

Native to the southwestern US and Mexico. 

Grows to 2 feet, with better stem production 

and smaller flowers. 


A 

Nettle, Stinging . . . . . . . . . . . .Urtica dioica 

Family: Nettle (Urticaceae) 

Herbaceous, dioecious perennial. Native to 

temperate climates worldwide. All zones. 

Myrrh, Garden . . . . . . . . . .Myrrhis odorata Premier spring tonic and one of the best ter- 

(Sweet Cicily, Sweet Chervil) 

restrial plant source of micronutrients and 


minerals. Early spring growth is preferred. 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe and Dried leaves can be made into tea. The fresh 

Asia. A pleasant, nutritive, and blood-cleans- root is a good tonic for the prostate. Plants 

ing medicine. Plant prefers rich garden soil, will prosper in moist fertile soil, shade, or sun. 

part to full shade. Sow in fall to early spring. Sow in fall or very early spring. Grows to 4 feet. 



$9.95/g (~3,500 seeds), 

$29.85/10 g (~35,000 seeds), 



Nigella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see BLACK SEED 

Oats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avena sativa 


Overwintering annual. Oats were probably 

first domesticated in prehistoric Europe. All 

zones. The fresh, green seed is made into a 

tincture or dried for tea, at the stage of 

unripeness where it exudes a “milk” when 

squeezed. Calms the nerves, anti-addiction. 

NASTURTIUM 

Sow in fall or early spring. 

Family: Nasturtium (Tropaeolaceae) 5 g pkt/$2.95 

Brightly flowered vining annuals native to $5.00/lb, Organic 

Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Brazil. 70 days see also COVER CROPS SECTION 

to flowers. Sow up to 4 inches deep in the gar- Orris Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see IRIS 

den after last frost or grow in containers. 

Average germ time 12 days. 

Our Lady’s Bedstraw . . . . . .Galium verum 


Jewels Nasturtium . . . . .Tropaeolum majus Herbaceous perennial ground cover native to 

“Jewels” is an heirloom strain of bedding plant the British Isles, Europe, Asia and 

with vibrant, multicolored, velvety flowers Mesopotamia. Trailing plant with starlike, 

and pungent buds. 

creamy flowers does well in poor soils in the 


shade to part sun. Used as a clean and aro- 

Tall Nasturtium . . . . . . . .Tropaeolum majus matic stuffing for pillows and mattresses, a 

“Tall” is a vigorously upward vining strain that curdling and coloring agent in cheesemaking, 

will cover trellises or walls and decorate them and a lymphatic and urinary tonic in herbal 

all summer long with bright, basic colors. medicine. Sow fall or spring. Barely cover, 


tamp securely and keep evenly moist until 

$22.25/100 g (~600 seeds) 

germ in 2 to 3 weeks. Space 6 inches apart. 



Ox-Knee . . . . . . . . . .Achyranthes bidentata 

(Huai-niu-xi) 

Family: Amaranth (Amaranthaceae) 

Perennial subshrub in the tropics, self-seeding 

annual in the temperate north. The plants 

make dense bushes composed of succulent 

green stalks with red highlights. Used in TCM 

for relieving pain. Plant prefers full sun, fertile 

yet acid soil, drainage, regular watering. Sow 

in spring. Flowers greenish, 2 to 3 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Pansy, Heartsease . . . . . . . . . .see VIOLET 

Passionflower . . . . . . . .Passiflora incarnata 

Family: Passion Flower (Passifloraceae) 

(Maypop) 

Herbaceous or woody vine.Native to southern 

and eastern US, hardy to 5° F. Flowers wonderfully 

large, complex, purple, and white. The 

leaves and tender stems are a gentle hypnotic, 

useful in treating insomnia and nervousness. 

Plants prefer a southern exposure with dryish 

soil and a trellis. Sow fall or spring. 


$10.00/potted vine, $27.00/3 vines, Organic 

PATCHOULI 

Tropical evergreen perennials native to Asia. 

Protect from frost. May be grown in the 

temperate zone in pots, kept in the warm shade 

and brought indoors for the winter. Sow seeds 

on surface and barely cover, then tamp securely 

and keep warm and moist. 

Java Patchouli . . . . . .Pogostemon heyeanus 


This one is inodorous but makes a fine house 

plant with incredible purple and pink flowers. 



True Patchouli . . . . . . . .Pogostemon cablin 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Syn Pogostemon patchouli 

Original source plant for the essential oil. 



Pearly Everlasting Anaphalis margaritaceae 

Clump-forming herbaceous perennial native to 

the US. Plant prefers loose, well-drained, 

sandy or rocky soil in full sun. Mix very small 

seed with sand to stretch it. Sow on surface 

and press in, then keep evenly moist until 

germ, which takes up to 6 weeks. 


Pennyroyal . . . . . . . . . . . .Mentha pulegium 



Hardy to -15° F. One of the smallest of the 

Mints, Pennyroyal nonetheless has the 

strongest aromatics. Do not use if pregnant. 

Plant prefers moist garden soil, the edge of a 

stream or ditch. Sow in spring. Space 6 inches 

apart. Flowers to 1 foot tall. 


$9.95 g (~2,000 seeds), 


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Penstemon, Large Flowered . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penstemon grandiflorus 

(Large Beard Tongue) 


Herbaceous perennial native to the midwestern 

prairies and quite rare. Large, shiny, lavender 

flowers with blueish tints. The Dakota, 

Kiowa, and Pawnee used the decoction of 

roots or leaves for treating chest pain, stomachache, 

chills, and fevers. Plant prefers full 

sun and very fast-draining, sandy or gravelly 

soil. Sow in fall for germ in spring, or give 90 

days moist refrigeration and then sow warm. 



Periwinkle, Madagascar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catharanthus roseus 

Family: Dogbane (Apocynaceae) 

Perennial, native to Madagascar. Hardy to 

10°F. The leaves and roots of this plant contain 

over 60 distinct alkaloids—used to treat 

infant leukemia. Plant prefers sun or part 

shade, dry soils. Sow in early spring. Flowers 

showy, white to rose to 1 foot. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

PLANTAIN 

Family: Plantain (Plantaginaceae) 

Herbaceous perennials hardy to all zones and 

naturalized worldwide. This herb is a gentle, 

yet persistent, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. 

Plants prefer sun or shade, moist or 

sodden soils. Light-dependent germinators. 

Sow in spring. Prefers cool soils for germ. 

Plantain, Broadleaf . . . . . . .Plantago major 

Broad, oval, bright green leaves of great utility 

in medicine. If you don’t specify which 

Plantain you want, this is the one we will send. 


Plantain, Che-qian . . . . . .Plantago asiatica 

Similar to our common western broadleaf 

Plantain (Plantago major). The seed is official 

to the Chinese pharmacopoeia. The leaf, especially 

whan harvested from vigorously growing 

plants during the cool season, is the most 

deliciously edible of all Plantains. 


Plantain, Giant Turkish . . .Plantago major 

Rare. Largest of all true Plantain cultivars, this 

one produces striking, deeply-veined, toothed 

leaves, 8-inches across, and up to 20-inches 

long, really appearing closer to Rhubarb than 

Plantain. Racemes to 4 feet. 


Plantain, Narrow-Leaved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plantago lanceolata 

Commonly used in medicine and interchangeable 

with Broadleaf Plantain as the official 

medicinal herb. 


Plantain, Saline . . . . . . . .Plantago eriopoda 

Perennial halophyte. Native to coasts and 

mountains in OR and CA. The crown is red 

and wooly. The flowering stalks are handsome 

and conspicuous. Prefers clay or chalk. 




Plantain, Sea . . . . . . . . . .Plantago maritima 

(Goosetongue Plantain) 

Evergreen, perennial, halophytic, semi-succulent 

native to the coast of the Pacific NW. 

Defying heavy breakers and whipped by 

stormy winds, the plant roots itself into the 

cracks of rocks and holds on for dear life. 


Psyllium . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plantago maritima 

Annual. 90 days to maturity. Native to the 

Mediterranean. This is the main species used 

to produce Psyllium seed and husk, used quite 

effectively in colon cleansing/detox products. 

Grow your own cholesterol-fighting fiber and 

improve your regularity! Take with plenty of 

water. Full sun, easy germ. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


END OF PLANTAIN 

Pleurisy Root . . . . . . . . . . see MILKWEED 

Poke . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phytolacca americana 

Family: Pokeweed (Phytolaccaceae) 

Herbaceous perennial with thick, reddish 

stems; large, drooping leaves; and purple 

berries. Hardy to -40° F. Native to the central, 

eastern, and southern US. Low-dose botanical. 

This plant is incredibly effective for 

resolving lymphatic blockage and is commonly 

used in treating mastitis and lymes. Slow 

germ typical. Give 60 days cold/moist conditioning 

and sow warm or sow in early spring 

for germ as the soil warms up. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


POPPY 


Swift-growing plants bear outrageous flowers 

and have all been used in medicine due to the 

presence of pain-relieving alkaloids. All temperate 

zones. Must be sown in cold soils! We 

usually recommend late fall sowing in the 

western states and early spring sowing in the 

eastern states. Press into surface. Thin to 6 

inches apart. Failure to thin will stunt the 

plants! Poppies grow rapidly in nitrogen-rich, 

moist but well-drained soils. They prefer to 

flower in dry, hot conditions. 

Black Poppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . .Papaver somniferum var paeoniflorum 

Plants to 4 feet tall produce frilled midnight 

purple flowers that last 6 times longer than 

standard types of somniferum. Elongated pods. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


California Poppy . .Eschscholzia californica 

Herbaceous perennial, self-seeding. Native to 

California, Oregon, and the southwestern US. 

Yellow and orange flowers. Tincture of fresh 

herb calms, alleviates pain. 

500 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.85/10 g (~9,000 seeds), 

$22.25/100 g (~90,000 seeds), 

$68.00/lb (~408,000 seeds) 

Flanders Poppy . . . . . . . . . .Papaver rhoeas 

(Corn Poppy, Shirley Poppy) 

Annual. Native to Europe and temperate Asia. 

Bright red. All parts of this plant contain the 

nonaddictive alkaloid rheadine. The general 

activity is soporific (inducing a deep sleep). 

Flowers to 32 inches. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Greek Red Poppy . . . . . . . .Papaver dubium 

Annual, native to Greece, the gene center for 

Poppies. Flowers scarlet and black. 


Mexican Gold Poppy Eschscholzia mexicana 

 

Similar in many respects to California Poppy, 

Eschscholzia mexicana is nonetheless distinct, 

with a wild distribution covering Southern 

Utah, much of Arizona, Southwest New 

Mexico and northern Mexico. Flowers are 

golden yellow, often exhibiting a darker 

orange center. Sow in fall or early spring, 

directly in place, in fast-draining soil with a 

sunny exposure. 


$6.95/g (~900 seeds), 

$20.85/10 g (~9,000 seeds), 

Turkish Red Poppy . . .Papaver somniferum 

Annual or overwintering annual. Bright red 

flowered, monocolor and unfrilled poppies on 

a medium sized bush. The flowers tend to be 

numerous per plant and last somewhat longer 

than other Somniferums, which is a big treat. 

They give way to medium sized pods. We 

looked for this plant for years before finally 

locating a source. It was one of those things— 

we knew it was there, somewhere! Our 

growout completely satisfied all expectations. 


$6.95/g (~2,000 seeds), 

$20.85/10 g (~20,000 seeds) 

Peshawar Poppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . .Papaver somniferum var. album 

(Persian White Poppy) 

Annual or overwintering annual. A very fast 

crop. Produces a compact plant with white 

flowers and a potent, elongated pod. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.95/g (~2,000 seeds), 

$20.85/10 g (~20,000 seeds), 


Yellow-Horned Poppy . . . .Glaucium flavum 

Large, bright yellow flowers on a short and 

bushy plant give way to fascinating, elongated 

beanpod like follicles. 


Zahir Poppy . . . . . . . . Papaver somniferum 

(Persian Lavender Poppy) 

Annual or overwintering annual. Deep lavender 

flowers, dark basal spot, giant. Large, 

round pods very potent. Also, best choice for 

production of edible blue Poppy seeds. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.95/g (~2,000 seeds), 

$20.85/10 g (~20,000 seeds), 

$104.25/100 g (~200,000 sds), Organic 


Pulsatilla . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anemone pulsatilla 

(Wind Flower, Pasque Flower) LOW DOSE 



Hardy to -5° F. Showy purple flowers give 

way to decorative, upright seed heads. Sow in 

fall or spring. Germ best in the shade. 


Purple Coneflower . . . . . .see ECHINACEA 

Pyrethrum, Painted Daisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chrysanthemum coccineum 


Perennials flowering in the second year and 

thereafter. Native to western Asia, Iran. Hardy 

to -40° F. Flowers of absolute pink, red, and 

white to 2 to 3 feet. 



Queen Anne’s Lace . . . . . . . .Daucus carota 

Native to temperate zones worldwide. Ancient 

contraceptive. Scatter seed on open or disturbed 

ground. Volunteers freely thereafter. 

Flowers and seeds to 4 feet in the second year. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$/10 g (~ seeds), Organic 


Queen-of-the-Meadow . . . .see Gravel Root 

Rattlesnake Master . .Eryngium yuccifolium 


Herbaceous perennial native to the prairie 

states. Multiple globular capitulas rise up on a 

yucca-like plant 3 to 5 feet tall. These are a 

stately and desireable addition to the herb garden. 

Native Americans used the mashed root 

as an antidote to poison. Plant prefers open 

garden or grassland. Sow in the early spring. 



Rehmannia . . . . . . . . . . .Rehmannia glutinosa 

(Chinese Foxglove, Sheng-di-huang) 

Perennial, hardy to 20° F. Rare. Native to 

northern China, Rehmannia is a strikingly 

beautiful genus of plants that has been cultivated 

for over 2,000 years. The rubbery, 

orange root is processed and given as a heart 

tonic and antidiabetic. Plant prefers sun to part 

shade and rich, well-drained soil. Flowers to 

6 inches with penstemon-like trumpets, bloodviolet 

tinged purple. 


Rhodiola . . . see CACTI AND SUCCULENTS 

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RHUBARB, MEDICINAL 

(Da-huang, Chinese Rhubarb) 


Hardy to -10° F. The dried, cured root is laxative, 

an ingredient in the much lauded 

“Essiac” anticancer formula. Plant prefers part 

shade to full sun, well-drained soils. Sow in 

spring. Germ 13 days. Space 2 to 3 feet apart. 

Alexander Rhubarb . . . .Rheum alexandrae 

(Shui-huang) 

Rare and unusual plant from the Himalayas. 


Noble Rhubarb . . . . . . . . . . . .Rheum nobile 

(Chinese Glasshouse Plant, Sikkim Rhubarb) 

 

Rare and incredible plant from Tibet. 


Official Rhubarb . . . . . .Rheum officinarum 

Easiest and fastest to grow large roots. 


Turkey Rhubarb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . .Rheum palmatum tanguticum 

Large palmate plants make superior medicine. 


$11.95/g (~44 seeds) 


Rosemary . . . . . . . . .Rosmarinus officinalis 


Hardy to 10° F. Woody perennial native to the 

Mediterranean. These seeds produce the standard 

blue-purple flowered upright variety, 

which we think is best for herbal use. Plant 

prefers full sun and dryish soils. Sow these 

light dependent germinators on soil surface in 

spring. Tamp securely. Keep cool (55 to 60° 

F.) and eenly moist, which occurs sporadically 

in 2 to 3 weeks and ongoing. Naturally low 

germ rates. Space 2 to 3 feet apart. 


$15.00/potted plant, Organic 

Dried Rosemary Leaf 

50 g bag (1.8 oz) $4.50 each, Organic 

Rue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruta graveolens 

Family: Rue (Rutaceae) Avoid skin contact. 

Woody perennial. Native to the Mediterranean. 

Hardy to -30° F. This is one of the 

oldest medicinal plants, used to bring financial 

rewards while warding off contagion, malevolent 

spirits, and fleas. The plant is stimulating, 

antispasmodic, and an emmenagogue. Plant 

prefers sun, regular garden soil. Sow in spring. 

Average germ 15 days. Space 2 feet apart. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$4.95/g (~500 seeds), 



Safflower, Zanzibar . .Carthamus tinctorius 



to maturity. Vibrant yellow-red flowers, the 

best kind for producing the deep orange coloring 

agent used in oil infusions, salves, and cosmetics. 

These large seeds are best direct-seeded 

after last frost. 

30 seeds/pkt $2.45, Organic


SAGE 


We feature the main species used in medicine, 

as well as some of the strikingly decorative 

ones. Planting in a sunny, dry, and welldrained 

microsite will help assure winter survival. 

Sow in spring, transplant to warm soil. 

Black Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia mellifera 

Evergreen to 5 feet, native to the dry hills of 

Southern California, from the Pacific Ocean to 

the Mojave Desert. Hardy to 10° F. Blueflowered, 

aromatic. Plant 2 to 3 feet apart. 


Blue Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia azurea 

Perennial to 3 to 5 feet. Native to the SW. 

Hardy to -25° F. Beautiful light blue flowers 

with a ruffled, plate-like lip on the corolla. 

Seed is a traditional food of the First Nations 

People. Space 1 foot apart. 


Clary Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia sclarea 

Biennial. Hardy to -20°F. The purple-pink 

inflorescences are covered with glandules, 

redolent with Clary’s peculiar essential oil. 

Clary is the scent of “euphoria.” 



Not for sale to WA state 

Dan-shen . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia miltiorrhiza 

(Chinese Red Sage) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to China. 

Hardy to -10° F. Rare. The part used is the 

blood red root. Quickens the blood—a specific 

for treating cold extremities of smokers or 

the elderly. Prophylactic against strokes. 

Flowers large, seductive, sky blue to purple. 


Dominican Sage . . . . . . . . .Salvia dominica 

Woody perennial flowering 2 to 3 feet tall, 

native to the Middle East. Hardy to 0° F. 

White flowers disproportionally large to the 

plant. All parts of this rare and choice Sage are 

embued with the seductive scent of sclareol. 


Garden Sage . . . . . . . . . . . Salvia officinalis 

Woody perennial. Hardy to -30° F. This plant 

is simply a must for any traditional herb garden. 

Indispensable spice—add to vegetable 

and poultry dishes for a wild flavor. Sage 

makes an antibacterial mouthwash or gargle 

for sore throat; memory enhancing. 


$11.85/10 g (~1,300 seeds), 



Jerusalem Sage . . . . .Salvia hierosolimitana 

(Royal Sage, Sacred Sage) 

This is the rare, Middle-Eastern native with 

flowers of wine-red and calyces, bracts and 

stem also tinged with red. Well-endowed with 

resiny, glandular hairs. A plant for the serious 

Sage collector, pretty and rare. 


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SAGE 

Judean Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia judaika 

Woody perennial native to the Middle East and 

flowering violet in the second year to 3 feet. 

Plants that we set out last year on the farm have 

produced low-lying rosettes that are winter 

hardy to at least 10 °F. Does well in potted culture. 

A rare, fragrant and exceptionally beautiful 

plant, the flowers occur in whorls that are 

thought to resemble the menorah. 


Kashmir Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia hians 

Herbaceous perennial to 3 feet and and hardy to 

20° F. Loose racemes of large, deep throated, 

blue to purple flowers in second year. 

Flowering continues for weeks. Very robust. 

Entire plant embued with a pervasive and intoxicating 

fruity fragrance. Bright red roots indicate 

medicinal activity. 



Lilac Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia verticillata 

 

Native to W Asia and flowering in brilliand 

lavender whorls to 3 feet. Traditional medicinal 

uses aromatic, antioxidant and antidiabetic. 


Pitcher Sage . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia spathacea 

(CA Pitcher Sage) (Hummingbird Sage) 

Evergreen, clumping perennial flowering to 

3 feet. Native to the California Central Valley 

and Southern California. Hardy to 10° F. One 

of the most sought-after Sages worldwide, the 

plant is aromatic and covered with oil glands. 

The flowers occur in thick whorls—elongated, 

magenta, and highly attractive to hummingbirds. 

Plant prefers dry shade. 


Purple Sage, Wild Form .Salvia leucophylla 

Deciduous woody perennial growing to 6 feet 

unless seriously pruned back, native to Baja, 

coastal California, and associated transverse 

mountain ranges. Hardy to 10° F. Silvery 

foliage with purple flowers, occurring in whorls 

with protruding stamens, very showy. Drought 

tolerant. Plant prefers fast-draining, dryish soils 

and full sun. Sow in spring. 


White Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia apiana 

Woody perennial native to Southern California. 

Hardy to 10° F. Source of the most desirable 

Sage used worldwide for smudging, to carry 

prayers on high. All our relations with this plant 

are full of prayers for world peace. Plant 

prefers full sun and sandy, fast-draining soil. 

Give full sun. If too cold in your area, plants do 

fine in potted culture, brought in for the winter. 

When potting up White Sage, use a wide, shallow 

pot. Sow seed just under soil surface and 

keep evenly moist and very warm until germ. 

Space 3 feet apart. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 




Saint John’s Wort . .Hypericum perforatum 

Family: Saint John’s Wort (Hypericaceae) 

Herbaceous perennials with a worldwide distribution. 

Hardy to -30° F. We love our strain 

and so do a lot of other people. The herb has 

a deep-seated effect, helps restore damaged 

nerve tissue, deadens pain, and strengthens the 

urinary organs. Saint John’s Wort is a comforting 

antidepressant that brings sun into the 

heart during trying times. Plant prefers full 

sun and poor, quickly draining soils. Lightdependent 

germinator. Sow in spring. Use 

very sandy soil mix. Average germ time 5 

days. Transplant at 2 foot spacing. Flowers 

yellow to 3 to 4 feet. 


$6.95/g (~8,000 seeds), 

$20.85/g (~80,000 seeds), 


Not for sale to CA, CO, MT, SD, WA states. 

Scarlet Pimpernel . . . . . .Anagallis arvensis 

(Cure-All, Poor Man’s Weatherglass) 

Family: Primula (Primulaceae) 

Self-seeding annual growing in all zones, 

making a lush mat to 4 inches. Pretty red 

flowers appear with the sun and hide when 

clouds roll in. In olden days the plant was 

washed and used as a sponge to scrub the skin 

against dirt, infection, and pestilence. Source 

of cleansing saponins. Plant prefers full sun 

and regular garden soil. Sow directly in the 

spring and thin to 6 inches apart. 


Schisandra . . . . . . . . . .Schisandra chinensis 

(Wu-wei-zi) 

Family: Magnolia (Magnoliaceae) 

Perennial dioeceous woody vine. Native to 

Manchuria, Malaysia, Korea, northeastern 

China, and Japan. Hardy to -20° F. The fragrant 

pink or white flowers give way to bright 

red fruit that droops down in clusters from the 

vine—aphrodisiac and immune-enhancing. 

Plants prefer moist, slightly acid soil of woodland 

or shade garden. Trellis. Soak berries 

overnight, remove and clean seeds from clinging 

fruit (there are 1 to 3 seeds per berry). Give 

at least 3 months cold, dark, conditions, then 

bring flat into the light and germination will 

occur in a few weeks. Germinating and growing 

Schisandra requires moderate conditons 

and a very gentle technique. A plant that 

requires you to be a seed whisperer. 

20 dried berries/pkt $3.95, 

$11.85/10 g (~120 dried berries), 

Self-Heal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prunella vulgaris 


Native to Europe. Hardy to -30° F. Excellent 

ground cover for moist shade, or can be 

worked up as a very fine, mounding and flowering 

garden plant. Swishing with Self-Heal 

tea relieves and heals canker sores. Plant prefers 

sun to shade and moist soils. Sow in very 

early spring or cold-condition. Space plants 1 

foot apart. Flowers purple to 1 to 2 feet. 



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She-chuan-zi . . . . . . . . . .Cnidium monnieri 

(Snow Parsley) 


Annual, Native to China, hardy to all zones. 

Quick spring flowers that attract myriads of 

pollinators. One of the herbs in TCM that 

warms the kidney yang. Tea, decoction or tincture 

used to stimulate sex hormones. Source of 

the molecule known as osthole, which fights 

osteoporosis. Plant prefers moist soil in sun or 

part shade. Sow in spring by sprinkling on surface 

and barely covering. Keep evenly moist 

until germ. Thinning not needed. Harvest seed 

when fully formed. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


SKULLCAP 


A diverse genus of plants that find their way 

into barefoot medicine wherever they occur 

worldwide. Sow fall or early spring. 

SKULLCAP SET (1 seed packet each of the 

Scutellaria species following.) 

$6.90/3 pkts 


Baical Skullcap . . . . .Scutellaria baicalensis 

(Huang-qin) 

Herbaceous perennial to 12 inches. Native to 

Mongolia, Siberia, and China. Hardy to -20° F. 

The purple flowers are like schools of dolphin 

breaking through green waves in a summer sea. 

Dried root is a dependable treatment for contagious 

diseases including dysentery and flu. 

Plant prefers full sun and dry soils. 




Barbat Skullcap . . . . . .Scutellaria barbata 

(Ban-zhi-lian) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to SE China. 

Hardy to -20° F. Flowers large and blue. The 

herb clears heat, dispels toxicity, invigorates 

the blood—used in treating cancerous tumors. 

Plant prefers sun to shade and moisture. 



Official Skullcap . . . .Scutellaria lateriflora 

(Mad Dog Skullcap) 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to US. Hardy to 

-40° F. Nervine tonic. Plant prefers fertile soil, 

partial shade or full sun, and plenty 

of water. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 



Soapwort . . . . . . . . . . .Saponaria officinalis 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to southern 

Europe; a standby in English gardens. All 

zones. Upright plant with lance-shaped leaves 

and pink flowers. The root is loaded with 

saponins. Germ in about 30 days. Thin to 

1 foot apart. Grows to 4 or 5 feet. 


*$7.95/potted plant, $19.50/3 plants, Organic

Solomon’s Seal, Giant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . .Polyganatum biflorum var. commutatum 



the Eastern hardwood biome, hardy to -40° F. 

Distinguished from look-alikes by its huge size 

and flowers drooping in pairs from the leaf 

axils that occur below the sweeping 

arm of the plant. Folk uses include joint 

pain/arthritis. True Solomon's Seal prefers 

open woodlands, especially in association with 

rock outcroppings. Root restriction is relished. 

I find the roots to be surprisingly difficult to 

transplant, and believe that growing them in 

place can be an effective way to naturalize. 

These seeds are prestratified, fresh (undried), 

refrigerated and stored in moist coir. Sow 

ASAP upon receipt. Plant seeds in forest nursery 

bed, gallon pots, or deep trays. Emergence 

may take several seasons. 


Sorrel, Sheep . . . . . . . . . . .Rumex acetosella 


Herbaceous or evergreen spreading perennial. 

This is the exact species called for as an ingredient 

in the much-repressed Essiac anticancer 

formula and is thus in high demand. Plants 

prefer moist to mesic soils in full sun and are 

good grass competitors. Space plants 6 inches 

apart. Flowers to 1 foot. 

300 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$/10 g (~ seeds),Organic 

Spearmint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see MINT 

Spikenard, California . . .Aralia californica 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to the Pacific 

Northwest. Largest herbaceous member of the 

Ginseng family. The rhizomes, as thick as an 

arm, exude aromatic oleoresin. Spikenard root 

is an antitussive, partus preparatour, adaptogen, 

mildly stimulating like Eleuthero, and also 

a sexual tonic like American Ginseng. Plant 

prefers water, gravely soil, and shade. Sow in 

fall or early spring. 



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SPILANTHES 

(Toothache Plant, Para Cress) 


Annual. 120 days to maturity. Ancient, distinctively 

beautiful, and highly entertaining 

plants. Spilanthes is an indispensable 

immune-enhancing tonic and dentifrice. Sow 

in spring. Average. germ 10 days. Plant 

prefers plenty of sun, good, rich soil, water. 

Space 2 feet apart. Grows 12 inches tall. 

SPILANTHES SET (1 seed packet each of 

the 3 varieties following.) 

$9.90/4 pkts 


Brede Mafane . . . . . . . . . Spilanthes acmella 

Native to the E. African coast of the Indian 

Ocean. Principal ingredient of the national 

dish of Madagascar—Le Romazava. Makes 

multitudes of yellow flowers. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~700 seeds), 


Kenyan Spilanthes . . . . . .Acmella calirrhiza 

 

Miniature creeping perennial from the highlands 

of Laikipia province near Mount Kenya. 

Typified by succulent red stems, shiny green 

leaves, aerial rootlets and tiny yellow coneheads 

with radiating yellow petals. Good grass 

cohabitor. Moist soils. Native medicinal plant 

used in treating gum disease, toothache, malaria 

and in water purification. 


Official Spilanthes . . . . .Spilanthes acmella 

Native to South America. Striking golden, 

bud-shaped flowers with deep red eyes on 

glossy green spreading plants. We find this 

type to be the strongest and most dependable 

for medicine making, thus the “official”adage. 

(If you do not specify which Spilanthes you 

prefer, this is the one we will send you.) 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~700 seeds), 


Velvet Spilanthes . . . . . .Spilanthes oleracea 

Native to the Indian subcontinent. This largeleaved, 

purple-hued spreading plant makes 

flowers with velvety-red centers. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~700 seeds), 


Stephania . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephania japonica 

Family: Moonseed (Menispermaceae) 

(Qian-jin-teng, Thousand Gold Medal Vine) 

Herbaceous perennial vine native to Japan and 

perfectly cold hardy. In the herbalscaope, is 

most appreciated for its leaves like the scales 

of dragons as well as its gentle climbing 

habit.Plant prefers part shade and another plant 

or a low trellis to cimb upon. Medicinally, the 

plant is used for clearing heat and alleiating 

toxins, and has been suggested as part of an 

herbal regimen for treating Lyme disease. 

*$15.00/potted vine, Organic 


Stevia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevia rebaudiana 


Tender herbaceous perennial in the temperate 

north and evergreen in warmer climates. 

Native to Paraguay and Brazil. Hardy to 10° F. 

The dried leaf is used for sweetening drinks 

and is 250 times sweeter than sugar. 

Medicinally, Stevia is a flavoring agent, a 

wound healer, a treatment for hypoglycemia, 

and a digestive aid. Plants thrive in rich garden 

soil, full sun to part shade, high temperature 

and humidity, and plenty of water. Sow seed 

on surface and press in, keeping moist and very 

warm. Germ in 1 to 2 weeks. 



Stoneroot . . . . . . . . .Collinsonia canadensis 


Herbaceous perennial. Native to rich woods in 

the eastern, central, and southern states. Hardy 

to -30° F. The sturdy, square stem springs from 

the amorphous, rock-hard rhizome in early 

spring, unfurling impressive ovate leaves and 

eventually setting terminal panicles of bright 

yellow flowers, which smell like lemon. 

Shrinks varicosities. Plant prefers moist woods 

or partially shaded garden. 


Swan Plant . . . . . . . . .Asclepias physocarpa 

(Balloon Plant, Family Jewels, Monkeyballs) 

Tropical perennial grown as an annual in temperate 

gardens. Growing to about 6 feet, the 

white flowers give way to inflated balls covered 

in soft spines. Hairy, dangling, green. 


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THISTLE 


Although some might say these are prickly and 

not so nice to have around, they are actually 

very big earth protectors and variously edible 

and/or medicinal. All zones. 

Blessed Thistle . . . . . . . . .Cnicus benedictus 

Annual or overwintering annual. Native to the 

Mediterranean basin, and Asia Minor. Downy 

and barely prickly. Tea stimulates appetite. 

Old-time remedy against fever and headache, 

said to dispel evil and prevent the plague. 

Plant prefers full sun and regular garden soil. 

Sow any time from fall to spring. 



Carline Thistle . . . . . . . . . . .Carlina acaulis 

(Silver Thistle, Hunter’s Bread) 

Perennial, native to alpine Europe. Spiny 

leaves grow in a mounded basal rosette that 

produces the flattened, silvery flowers. 

Source of the antiseptic compound known as 

carlina oxide. Plant prefers full sun, dry and 

calcerous soil. 


Milk Thistle . . . . . . . . . .Silybum marianum 

Overwintering annual. Native to the Mediterranean. 

Giant, shiny-leaved plant with white 

variegations and towering, purple flowers. 

Unique hepatoprotective agent. Seed may be 

ground as needed in an electric coffee mill. 

Dosage is 1 tablespoon up to 3 times daily. 

Direct-seed in the late summer or early spring. 





TOBACCO 


A most popular yet maligned herb. Tobacco is 

a heavy feeder and likes a well-fertilized soil 

and a side-dressing of good compost or rotted 

manure. 80 days to maturity. Sow seed in the 

spring or early summer in flats or directly 

on a fine seedbed. Press hard into surface of 

soil (light-dependent germinator). Do not 

allow to dry out or freeze. Germ in 10 to 14 

days. Transplant or thin seedlings to 1 to 2 foot 

spacing. 

TOBACCO SET (1 seed packet each of the 

Tobaccos following.) 

$11.90/5 pkts Price shown is a discount. 

Hopi Tobacco . . . . . . . . . .Nicotiana rustica 

Annual. Thick, rounded leaves with very 

high nicotine content. This is the most northern 

hardy of the Tobaccos, and probably one 

of the first-ever cultivated plants. Flowers 

yellow-green. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.95/g (~10,000 seeds), 


Huichol Tobacco . . . . .Nicotiana langsdorfii 

Annual, 60 days to flowers (super fast grower), 

to 3 feet. Very potent ceremonial and smoking 

tobacco, bushy, with lolling 8-inch leaves on 

long petioles and pendulous, yellow-green 

flowers. The entire plant is sticky with resin. If 

you are fortunate, will self-seed. 


Oneida Tobacco . . . . . . . .Nicotiana rustica 

Annual. Narrow leaves with high nicotine content. 

Originally from the Oneida tribe of 

Wisconsin. A northern hardy strain that makes 

good smoking tobacco. 


Smoking Tobacco . . . . . .Nicotiana tabacum 

(Virginia Smoking Tobacco) 

Annual. This is a very mellow, heirloom smoking 

Tobacco that matures readily, even if the 

summer is cool or the growing season short. 

Flowers lavender to 5 feet. Highly 

recommended. 

100 seeds/pkt $3.95, 

$9.95/g (~10,000 seeds), 

$29.85/10 g (~100,000 seeds), 

$149.25/100 g (~1,000,000 seeds), Organic 

Tree Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . .Nicotiana glauca 

Perennial. Originally from Argentina and 

Bolivia, this plant is now widely naturalized in 

drylands around the globe. The bright yellow, 

long-tubed flowers are characteristic, delighting 

those with imagination and also hummingbirds. 

A peculiarity of this species is that the 

leaf contains largely anabasine, not nicotine. 

Anabasine is a potent molecule that is largely 

responsible for the unique effects experienced 

by those who utilize this weed. A poultice of 

the leaves is used to heal wounds and skin 

infections. Give very dry, well-drained soil and 

if wishing to perennialize, protect from frost. 

Surface sow, germ 18 days. 


END OF TOBACCO 

Tormentil . . . . . . . . . .Potentilla tormentilla 


Herbaceous perennial native to Europe and 

temperate Asia. A crown of yellow flowers 

graces a widely mounding plant. A tea of the 

root contains gentle tannins. Plant like full sun 

and moist garden soil. Sow in spring. 


TRUMPET VINE 

Family: Trumpet Creeper (Bignoniaceae) 

Perennial deciduous viney shrubs native to the 

American Southwest and Mexico. Not spiney. 

Plant prefers full sun and poor, sandy and/or 

gravely soils. Sow seed in the spring. Easy. 

Space 4 feet apart. 

Tronadora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tecoma stans 

Oversize yellow flowers on a perennial 

self-supporting vine. A treatment for fungal 

infections of the skin. 


Trumpet Vine, Red . . . . . .Campsis radicans 

Shiny, compound leaves graced by sprays of 

red-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. Hardy to - 

30° F. Antifungal, used as a douche for treating 

candida or externally for fungal skin 

infections. Provide trellis. 


$7.95/g (~ 250 seeds), 


TULSI (HOLY BASIL) 


Tea herb from the Ayurvedic tradition that is 

uplifting to the spirit and healthy for the body. 

Uses include stress reduction, immune 

enhancement, promoting longevity, improving 

metabolic oxygenation, increasing endurance, 

fighting infections, and improving digestion. 

We offer 5 different types. By growing different 

kinds, you get a chance to appreciate the 

subtle differences in growth habit, color and 

taste, and determine which ones grow best in 

your area. Sow seed in the spring on soil surface 

and press in, then keep moist and in the 

light. Germination may take up to 3 weeks. 

Thin seedlings and pot up once they have 

achieved the second set of true leaves. Indoor 

plants need at least 6 hours of sunlight daily (or 

grow lights) in order to prosper. Outdoor plants 

prefer a warm exposure with full sun and rich, 

moist soil. Planting by the doorstep is said to 

bring good luck, and here at Horizon Herbs, we 

have found this to be so. We thank Amma for 

blessing our Tulsi! 

Krishna Extra Purple Tulsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum sanctum 

 

This is a limited issue of seeds from our select 

dark-colored, open-pollinated strain. You may 

expect intense purple coloration on stem, 

flower and adult leaf. We have used this wonderfully 

scented leaf in tea making as well as in 

cooking. The clove aroma is strong, and the 

taste is remarkable. 




TULSI SEED SET (1 seed packet each of 

Krishna, Rama, Vana and Kapoor.) 

$9.90/4 pkts 


“TULSI FOUR” PLANT COLLECTION 

(1 plant each of these Tulsi plants: 

Krishna, Rama, Vana and Kapoor.) 

*$24.50/4 potted plants, Organic 

price shown is a discount 

Krishna Tulsi . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum sanctum 

Tropical perennial grown as an annual in the 

temperate zones. 120 days to maturity. Wide 

leaves are colored dark purple. The plant is 

mid-sized. Germination may take up to 3 

weeks even in ideal circumstances! 


$9.95/g (~1,400 seeds) 


Rama Tulsi . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum sanctum 

Tropical perennial grown as an annual in the 

temperate zones. 120 days to maturity. Open 

formed, with small leaves showing purple 

veination on leaves and stem. Flowers purple. 

Lab tests of this cultivar showed highest concentration 

of immune-stimulating compounds. 



Vana Tulsi . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum gratissimum 

Perennial bush basil native to India and North. 

and East Africa. Leaves large, soft, redolent 

with oil of Eugenol. 



Kapoor Tulsi . . . . . . . . . . .Ocimum sanctum 

Self-seeding annual. 70 days. Best Tulsi for 

temperate gardens, good, easy medicine. 




Tulsi Tea (Organic India) .Ocimum sanctum 

Oh most excellent tea herb, may we all be so 

blessed as to partake of you first thing every 

morning! Ready to brew. 

$25.00/lb, Tea Cut, Organic 

Book: Tulasi Devi, Goddess of Devotion . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Sarvaga and Gunavati 

160 pages devoted to Tulsi, including uses in 

Ayurveda, botany, cultivation, insights and 

experiences, legends of Tulasi Devi, worship 

and rituals, the 108 Names of Tulasi, 

and Seeds of Hope. $7.00/book 

OM SHANTI OM 

Twin Leaf . . . . . . . . . . .Jeffersonia diphylla 

Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae) 


the eastern US and hardy to -20° F. This beauty 

has paired, plate-like leaves that are succulently 

green, and a large, perfectly white flower 

that gives way to a seedpod that resembles, on 

drying, a tiny elfen pipe. The root is an acrid 

expectorant, making a workable wash for 

treating sore gums or herpes lesions. Plant 

prefers moist woods, mulch with leaves. 


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Unicorn, False . . . . . .Chamaelirium luteum 

(Helonias Root, Star Grub Root) 


Herbaceous dioecious perennial. Native to the 

central and eastern hardwood forests of North 

America. Hardy to -30° F. The most famous of 

all uterine tonics. Root is quite valuable. Seed 

is somewhat short-lived, so we offer only the 

recent harvest. Sow seeds in acid soil in the 

fall, midwinter, or very early spring. Use outdoor 

nursery bed technique, or sow in flats left 

outdoors or in an unheated greenhouse. Space 

6 inches apart. Flowers yellowish-white. 


Unicorn, True . . . . . . . . . . .Aletris farinosa 


Perennial. Native to southeastern US. Hardy 

to 0° F. Rare. Important vanishing medicinal. 

Urn-shaped, mealy-surfaced flowers, white. 

Plant prefers sun and moist, sandy, acid soils. 

Press very small seed into surface of sandy soil 

in fall or spring. 


VALERIAN 

Family: Valerian (Valerianaceae) 

Tender, edible leaves and narcotically scented 

flowers typify these demure, sedative plants. 

All prefer part shade and rich, moist but welldrained 

soils. If you grow no other medicinal 

plants, grow at least some Valerian. 

Indian Valerian . . . . . .Valeriana jatamansii 

syn Valeriana wallichii 

Diminutive dioecious evergreen perennial 

native to the temperate Himalayas. Hardy to at 

least 0° F. A rare accession. The plant makes 

a basal rosette of heart-shaped, succulent, and 

very green leaves, giving rise to the miniature, 

white and pink sprays of flowers in the spring. 

The aroma of the root evokes higher thoughts. 

It is a secondary source of the biblical oil of 

nard with which Jesus’ feet were annointed. 


Official Valerian . . . . . .Valeriana officinalis 

Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe and 

temperate Asia. Hardy to -20° F. Probably the 

strongest herbal cerebral sedative. All parts of 

the plant are active. Valerian prefers full sun to 

part shade and moist soils. Seed is short-lived; 

sow within 1 year of receipt. Light-dependent 

germinator. Sow in spring and keep moist. 

Germ in 10 to 16 days. Space plants 1 to 2 feet 

apart. Flowers white in the second year to a 

height of 5 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$9.95/g (~1,200 seeds), 


$4.00/bare root, Organic 

Red Valerian . . . . . . . . . .Centranthus ruber 


Hardy to -20° F. Root is rich in valeric compounds, 

but not considered to be interchangeable 

with Valerian, Official. Highly aromatic, 

crimson flowers are excellent for cutting. 



VERVAIN 

Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae) 

Blue flowered, upright herbaceous perennials 

significant in medicine and ritual. Plants 

prefer full sun to part shade, regular garden 

conditions. Sow in very early spring or give 

2 weeks cold-conditioning. Germination in 

2 to 4 weeks. 

Blue Vervain . . . . . . . . .Verbena hastata 

Native to US. Hardy to -40° F. Flowers in 

multiple, long-lasting, handsome spikes. Bitter 

remedy for indigestion, colds, and fevers. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~2,400 seeds), 



European Vervain . . . . .Verbena officinalis 

Native to Europe and the Mediterranean. 

Hardy to -30° F. Astringent, antispasmodic, 

and fever-reducing agent. Druidic altar plant. 


Western Vervain . . . . .Verbena lasiostachys 

 

Native to California and Oregon. Growing 2 

to 3 feet tall, the plant makes multiple upright 

stms crowned with pretty racemes flowered 

blue. The plant makes an excellent, dark and 

bitter tincture. Also a great choice for stabilizing 

slopes and repopulating disturbed ground. 

Butterflies and native pollinators are drawn to 

this worthy medicinal and permaculture plant. 


Vetch, Kidney . . . . . . . .Anthyllis vulneraria 

(Kidney Vetch, Ladies’ Fingers) 

Family: Pea (Fabaceae) 

Hardy to 0° F. Herbaceous perennial native to 

Europe and flowering yellow in globular heads 

to about 8 inches. Plant prefers full sun to part 

shade and calcerous, sandy or regular garden 

soils. With its soft and pretty flowers and forgiving, 

slightly downy foliage, the plant makes 

a natural emollient treatment for the skin, having 

been poulticed against wounds since time 

immemorial. Scarify the seed on medum grit 

sandpaper and sow in spring. An overnight 

soak in water will help speed germination, 

which occurs in 1 to 3 weeks. 


$10 g (~ seeds),Organic 

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VIOLET 

Family: Violet (Violaceae) 

The use of Violets in medicine is a disappearing 

art and worthy of reconsideration. Ranging 

from treatment of cough to cancer, the effects 

are gentle, unique, and pervasive. Plants form 

slow-spreading colonies in moist shade to part 

sun. Barely cover this small seed and keep 

moist. Germ best in cool soils. 

Blue Butterfly Violet . . . . . . . .Viola sororia 

Bright blue flowers garland this creeper that 

will form a lovely mat in the moist shade. 


Heartsease Violet . . . . . . . . . .Viola tricolor 

(Johnny-Jump-Up, Heartsease Pansy) 

Annual, self-seeding. 60 days to maturity. 

Deep velvety blue, purple, and yellow colors. 

Traditionally used to treat children’s allergies. 

Germ in 16 days. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Sweet Violet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Viola odorata 

Perennial. Native to Eurasia. Hardy to 0° F. 

The flowers are wonderfully scented and 

much-used in perfumery. Traditional treatment 

for cough, oral cancers. Fall-planted seed usually 

germinates in first spring. This is the official 

plant. 



Viper’s Bugloss . . . . . . . . . .Echium vulgare 


Herbaceous perennial will self-seed. Native to 

Europe, the Ural Mountains, and Siberia. All 

zones. Growing in dry and gravely places, this 

hairy-stemmed beauty bears large, delicately 

perfumed, bright blue, tubular flowers in a 

scorpioid inflorescence from summer to frost 

on an upright plant. Root is a source of the red 

pigment “shikonin.” Considered one of the 

best bee plants on Earth, because the nectaries 

produce for an extended period of time and are 

protected by the hooded flower. Sow seed on 

sandy soil in the spring, press in hard and keep 

evenly moist and in the light. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$5.95/g (~400 seeds), 


Virginia Snakeroot .Aristolochia serpentaria 

Family: Birthwort (Aristolochiaceae) 

Rare woodland perennial upright vine native to 

the eastern US hardwood forest. Butterfly 

attractor with an extremely strong-smelling, 

terebinthe rootstock traditionally employed at 

very low dosage for short-term use only, for 

treating headache, fever, snakebite, etc. Plant 

prefers dappled shade, mesic soils. 



WILDE DAGGA 


Highly decorative, with tall, whorled spikes 

holding arrays of long-tubed and curving 

orange flowers that resemble lion’s ears. 

Smokeable euphoric and medicinal plant. 

Sow seed just under soil surface and keep 

warm and evenly moist until germination. 

Cordao . . . . . . . . . . . .Leonotis nepetaefolia 

Annual. 120 days to flowers. Faster to flower 

than Wilde Dagga. Plant prefers full sun, normal 

garden soil, and regular watering. Get an 

early start in the spring. Plant 2 feet apart. 

Flowers to 9 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $3.95, 

$7.95/g (~400 seeds), 


Wilde Dagga . . . . . . . . . . .Leonotis leonurus 

Woody perennial. Native to South Africa. 

Hardy to 20° F. Highly decorative— 

hummingbirds love them. Plant prefers fertile 

soil, regular watering, and full sun. Space 1 or 

2 feet apart. Flowers to 5 feet. 

*$7.95/potted plant, $19.50/3, Organic 

Wild Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see INDIGO 

Wild Yam, American quaternata . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dioscorea quaternata 

(Four-Leaf Yam, Medicinal Wild Yam) 

Native to the Eastern American hardwood 

forests. Hardy to -10° F. Dried Wild Yam root 

very hard—not a food—the tea, decoction or 

tincture eases all types of uteral pain. Plant 

prefers partial shade, trellis. Space 1 foot 

apart. Sow fall, midwinter, or early spring. 

Medicinally interchangeable with Dioscorea 

villosa. Large-leaved self-supporting vine 

rises from the heavy, hard, knuckled rhizome. 

*$7.95/potted vine, $19.50/3 vines, Organic 

Chinese Wild Yam . . . . . .Dioscorea batatas 

Family: Yam (Dioscoraceae) 

Native to China. Produces large underground 

tubers that are a delicious nutrient tonic. 

Exquisite vining herbaceous perennials preferring 

a sunny exposure and a sturdy trellis. 

Large underground tubers are starchy and 

crunchy when fresh, turning soft and delicious 

when baked, or sliced and pan fried. Plant aerial 

bulblet 1 inch deep. Sow in warm garden 

soil or deep pots. . May require some weeks 

of warm, moist conditions to show above soil. 

Flowers exude Cinnamon fragrance. No international 

sales on Wild Yam tubers 

6 aerial tubers/$3.95 

20 aerial tubers/$10.00, Organic 

Woad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Isatis tinctoria 

(Da-qing-ye, Dyer’s Woad, Isatis) 


Biennial. Native to southeastern Europe and 

west Asia. Volunteers freely. This is Dyer’s 

Woad, which makes a natural blue dye. 

Antiviral—used in treating hepatitis. Average 

to poor soils, sun. Sow in spring. 


Not for sale to CA, OR or WA states. 

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Wood Betony . . . . . . . . . .Stachys officinalis 


Herbaceous perennials hardy to -20° F. 

Native to Europe and Russia. This moistureloving 

plant has beautiful red-purple flowering 

spikes. The tea or tincture of fresh leaf is a 

general pain reliever and tonic nervine—a 

practical and useful herb. Sow in the early 

spring. Space 2 feet apart. Flowers from 2 to 

3 feet. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.95/g (~900 seeds), 

$20.85/10 g (~9,000 seeds), 

$99.25/100 g (~ 90,000 seeds) Organic 


Wormwood . . . . . . . . . . . .see ARTEMISIA 

YAGE 

The pharmacological activity of the visionary 

brew known as yage is actually a synergistic 

interaction between the bark of the Ayahuasca 

(Banisteriopsis caapi) vine, which is a potent 

MAO inhibitor, and the leaves of the companion 

plant Chacruna (Psychotria spp.). Both 

plants prefer tropical understory conditions, 

but will thrive in pots in a shady greenhouse. 

Protect from frost. 

Ayahuasca . . . . . . . . . . .Banisteriopsis caapi 

Family: Malpighiaceae 

Tropical liana native to the Amazon basin. 

Vigorous climber loves warmth and moist, 

fertile ground in the part shade. Does well in 

potted culture in the greenhouse. 

*$20.00/vine, Organic 

CHACRUNA—NOW 3 TYPES! 


Tropical shrubs to small trees related to 

Coffee, native to the Amazon. Bears upright, 

cream-colored flowers on a multistemmed 

bush with shiny, dark green leaves. Although 

they must be protected from frost, the plants 

are surprisingly robust in a cool greenhouse, 

surviving and making merry, red fruits all 

winter long, then basking in the summer sun. 

Sow warm. Place seeds flat on sandy medium 

and cover with 1/4 inch of soil, keep evenly 

moist and in bright light. Germination takes 

about 3 months, after which the plants grow 

very quickly. We’ve compiled some of the 

current types. Recently dried seeds: 

Chacruna, Campos . . . . . .Psychotria alba 

Mother stock originally from the garden of 

Don Jose Campos in Peru. 


Chacruna, OTJ . . . . . . . .Psychotria viridis 

Robust and cold tolerant strain originally 

obtained from ... of the jungle. 



Chacruna, Broadleaf . . . .Psychotria viridis 

High yielding strain with broad leaves and 

large “espina,” alternate, fleshy appendages on 

the backs of the leaves that are sometimes considered 

to indicate high potency. 



Yopo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anadenanthera sp 

Protect from frost. Tropical hardwood tree. 

Source of aboriginal psychoactive snuff. 

Feathery leaves—Mimosa-like tree does well 

in pots. Plant prefers part shade to full sun and 

well-drained soil. Sow warm, quick germ. 


$44.25/100 g (~700 seeds) 


YARROW 


Evergreen perennials giving rise to thick stalks 

that robustly hoist the dense, aromatic flowers. 

Plant prefers full sun and fast-draining soils. 

Sow seed in spring. 

Coastal Yarrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . .Achillea millefolium var. litoralis 

Native to the coast of Oregon and California. 

Hardy to 20° F. This is the largest flowered 

Yarrow worldwide, with flattened heads that 

can reach to 8 inches. Aromatic to the max. 

100 seeds/pkt, $2.95, 


Official Yarrow . . . . . . .Achillea millefolium 

(Mountain Yarrow) 

Native to temperate zones worldwide. All 

zones. Spreads joyfully. This is the hardy, 

white-flowered type. Contains high levels 

of the active essential oils. Antiseptic, antiinflammatory, 

and hemostatic. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$6.95/g (~ 1,700 seeds), 

$20.85/10 g (~ 17,000seeds), 

$99.25/100 g (~ 170,000seeds) Organic 

Yellow Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Dock 

Yerba del Lobo . . . . . . . .Helenium hoopesii 

Native to the mountains of the Pacific 

Northwest and hardy to all zones. Makes 

dense clumps in moist shade to sun, an easy, 

bright yellow florific display. Plant used as a 

substitute for Arnica. 



Yerba Mansa . . . . . .Anemopsis californica 

Family: Lizard Tail (Saururaceae) 

Creeping herbaceous perennial. Native to the 

southwestern US and California. Hardy to 

10° F. The succulent, ovate leaves give rise to 

beautiful, rose-tinged, white-flowered coneheads. 

The tincture of dry root is useful against 

athlete’s foot, tinea, influenza, and arthritis. 

Creeping plants like moist or sodden soil, hot 

sun, and spread by runners. Heat-dependent 

germinator. 

100 seeds/pkt $3.95, 

$7.95/g (~1,400 seeds) 


Zhi-mu . . . . . . .Anemarrhena asphodeloides 


Evergreen perennial. Native to China and 

Japan. All zones. One of the Chinese herbs 

that “drains fire,” the rhizome is used in treating 

fevers, cough, and oral ulcers. Cooling and 

antiseptic. Flowers are very fragrant, especially 

at night. Plant prefers moist soils and 

dappled shade. Sow in fall for germ in the 

spring. Flowers to 18 inches. 


Plants ship April through July. Up to 6 plants marked with * ship prio for $14.90! 

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ALOE 

Family: Asphodel (Asphodelaceae) 

Frost-sensitive perennial succulents with 

showy flowers. Sow in spring or summer, in 

very fast draining potting soil, in moist, warm 

shade. Lay seed on surface, then barely cover 

with sand. Grow seedlings close together for 

several months before individuating to pots. 

Plants prefer frost-free rock garden or a pot on 

the windowsill. Aloes do best in ceramic pots. 

Cover the hole in the bottom of the pot with a 

shard, then fill 1/3 with sand. Then fill the 

middle section of the pot with compost. Then 

fill up to the brim with sand. Plant the aloe 

down into these layers. Do not water for the 

first 2 weeks. Then, water once every 3 weeks 

or so, more often during the summer, infrequently 

in winter. 

Aloe africana . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aloe africana 

(African Aloe) 

Protect from frost. Native to the Eastern Cape 

of S. Africa, this is one of the handsomest of 

Aloes worldwide, the classic, toothed rosette 

giving forth oversize, upturned flowers of yellow 

with excerted stamens of bright orange. 

Growing to 6 feet tall in the wild, the plant 

thries in containerized culture. 


Aloe arborescens . . . . . . . .Aloe arborescens 

(Krantz Aloe) 

Hardy to 22° F. Perennial succulent native to 

South Africa, growing to 8 feet tall, flowering 

coral-red in the fall and winter. Excellent 

choice for Coastal California and the South, the 

plant is drought tolerant. “Krantz” is the 

Afrikaner word meaning rocky ledge or cliff, 

referring to the natural habitat. Like Aloe Vera, 

this is a preferred species for production of 

Aloe gel. The softly forgiving leaves of the 

plant are traditionally taken internally in treating 

advanced stages of cancer, being antiproliferative, 

immunostimulatory and antioxidant. 



Aloe peglerae . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aloe peglerae 

(Vuurpylaalwyn) 

Perennial succulent native to the Highveld 

grasslands of South Africa, where the rain falls 

in summer and the winters are cold and dry. 

Plants are small, with distinct, incurved leaves 

clustering around the short, red, densely flowered 

spike. Purple stamens protrude from the 

corolla. These are rare and very interesting 

winter flowering specimens for potted culture 

or rock garden. Keep dry in winter. 


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SEEDS & PLANTS OF MEDICINAL 

CACTI & SUCCULENTS 

Cape Aloe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aloe ferox 

(Umhlaba, Bitteraalwyn) 

Succulent, single-stemmed perennial native to 

South Africa flowers in conspicuous spikes of 

and red. The large plant contains copious leaf 

mucilage and is the main commercial source of 

aloe-emodin. These are easy from seed, trouble-free 

in culture, and will live for an extended 

period of time in a pot on the windowsill, 

thriving on neglect. 


*$7.95/potted plant, $19.50/3 plants,Organic 

Quiver Tree Aloe . . . . . . . . .Aloe dichotoma 

(Krantz Aloe) 

Rare (CITES listed) tree aloe native to South 

Africa. Living for hundreds of years, the elegantly 

tapered trunk grows to 20 feet tall, giving 

rise to a candleabra of branches tipped by 

aloe rosettes that produce butter colored flowers 

in winter. Hollow stems for carrying 

arrows, roots used for treating asthma and TB. 


Boophane . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boophane disticha 

 

Family: Amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae) 

(Boophone, Fireball, Gifbol) 

Bulbous plant native to S and E Africa, hardy 

to 25° F. The leaves are distinctively fanshaped, 

arising gracefully from the top and 

center of the heavily ridged and scarred bulb 

that shoulders up out of the dry soil. The plant 

is deciduous, leaves drying back during late 

winter and spring, which is also the season 

when the flowers appear. These are decorative 

and fragrant, very showy, dark pink to red, a 

rounded inflorescenceThe herb is potentially 

TOXIC but the native Sangoma are known to 

administer (orally or by means of the enema)an 

extremely dilute tea of the dried bulb scales. 

This is used externally as an astringent and 

analgesic application to wounds and pustules, 

or internally against headaches, abdominal 

complaints and general weakness of constitution. 

Plant prefers full sun and well-drained, 

dry to mesic soils. Probably best to keep potted 

for the first few years, but eventually may 

be transplanted to the cactus garden or rockery. 

*$10.00/plant 

Bowiea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowiea volubilis 

(Igibisila, Gifisila, Umagaqana, Knolklim Op) 


Scaled, green, aerial bulb native to the eastern 

parts of South Africa. Protect from frost. The 

fascinating bulbs give rise to convoluted, 

smooth stems that flower in the spring to early 

summer. Containing cardiac glycosides, the 

plant is used externally in native medicine for 

treating headache, ascites, sterility, and bladder 

woes. Internal use not advised. Sow warm, 

well-drained. Window light is sufficient to 

keep these easy plants healthy. 



CACTI AND SUCCULENTS 

Illus. 

San Pedro 

Cactus 

CACTUS 

Family: Cactus (Cactaceae) 

Zerophytic, spiny plants prefer full sun, 

perfectly draining soils. Protect from frost. 

Standard potting soils for Cacti contain 50% 

pumice, 25% coarse, sharp sand, and 25% 

organic matter. Inoculate with a handful of 

soil taken from around other established Cacti. 

Sow seed on surface of cactus mix and keep 

warm and humid until germ. Many cover pot 

with plastic wrap. The soil surface ought to be 

very coarse in order to support sprouting seeds 

and keep them upright as they elongate and 

germinate. Sow in spring. 

Bolivian Torch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trichocereus bridgesii 

(Achuma) 

Perennial Cactus native to Bolivia. This bluegreen 

skinned columnar Cactus sports 

star-shaped clusters of long spines. It is a 

traditional sacrament that can easily be grown 

in a bright window. Protect from frost. 


Cactus Grandiflorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Selenecereus grandiflorus 

(Night Blooming Cereus) 

We supply beautifully live and vibrant cuttings 

of this rare and significant epiphytic Cacti. 

These make fast-growing house plants, requiring 

minimal sun, soil, and water. Flowers 

intoxicatingly fragrant—huge, white, frilled— 

usually expressing during full moon in summer. 

The tincture of the plant is a low-dose 

botanical used to tonify the heart muscle, 

improve its strength, and regulate the heart 

beat. Cultivation directions included. 

*$10.00/cutting, $27.00/3 cuttings, Organic 

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CACTUS 

Dragon Fruit . . . . . . . . .Hylocereus undatus 

Perennial vining Cactus native to Central 

America. Night-blooming and exotically 

scented, the flowers can reach more than a foot 

long and wide. The fruits are red, edible, and 

delicious, reaching up to 5 inches long (illus. 

above). Trellis. Protect from frost. 



Cactus, Giant Saguaro . .Carnegia gigantea 

Long-lived, upright, branching—treelike. 

Native to the SW, hardy to 25° F. Waxy, white 

4-inch flowers crown this most classic of 

Cacti, a source of diverse medicines, edibles 

and an inebriating beverage. Spines for tattoo. 


Peruvian Torch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trichocereus peruvianus 

Blue-green columnar cactus with long spines. 

Native to the Andes. Rare and powerful ally 

similar to San Pedro. Keep dry in winter! 


Queen of the Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peniocereus greggii 

Native to American SW, the jointed, greygreen 

stems rise up from a fleshy root that 

mandrake-like, takes on the shape of a little 

cactus man, with the straight stalk of the cactus 

rising up directly from the middle of his head. 

The plants snake up through the chaparral, hiding 

amongst woody vegetation or rocks. The 

night-blooming flowers emit one of the most 

intoxicating odors that the desert can offer. 

Michael Moore considered the herbal preparation 

made from this plant to be a heart tonic on 

the same level as Cactus grandiflorus. 

Standard cactus culture. 



San Pedro . . . . . . . . .Trichocereus pachanoi 

Dark blue-green, nearly spineless, ribbed, psychoactive, 

columnar cactus native to Ecuador 

and Peru bears 10-inch, night-blooming, white 

flowers. We strive to give big ones. 

Cultivation directions included. May be 

grown indoors in a bright window or outside— 

hardy to 15° F. Keep dry in winter! 



Hen-and-Chicks Sempervivum tectorum 

Family: Stonecrop (Crassulaceae) 

Hardy to -20° F. Perennial succulent. Lemony 

crisp oral astringent for treating sore throat. 

Highly adaptable pathside eye candy. Sow 

very tiny seed in spring on surface of soil and 

keep moist until germ. Grow out in pots or in 

flats and transplant or direct-seed with care. 


*$3.50/bare-rooted rosette, Organic 


HOODIA 

Family: Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae) 

Perennial succulents native to the Kalahari 

Desert and hardy to 28° F, but best protected 

from cold and damp. Suppresses appetite. 

Rare and endangered. Clump-forming, very 

cute in a punky sorta way, covered with harmless 

spikes, flowering in time with multicolored 

disks. Keep warm and barely moist until 

germ. Plants prosper indoors, best placed on a 

south-facing windowsill. 

Hoodia gordonii . . . . . . . . .Hoodia gordonii 

Flowers dark maroon. This is the standard 

species used in medicine. 



Hoodia officinalis . . . . . . .Hoodia officinalis 

Flowers brick red with yellow centers. A very 

pretty plant which tends to lie nearly prostrate, 

barrel shaped, with many ridges capped by 

harmless spines, barrel-shaped, a sort of Friar 

Tuck to our H. gordonii, which by the same 

(gold) token would then be Robin Hood. 


Jade Plant, Gollum . . .Crassula portulacea 

(Horseshoe, Spoon Jade) 

A fun plant that becomes exquisite with age, 

thriving in a pot of fast draining soil on windowsill, 

greenhouse or summer patio. Protect 

from frost and water sparingly in winter. 


Kanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scletium tortuosum 

Family: Ice Plant (Aizioaceae) 

Perennial creeping succulent native to S. Africa 

and hardy to about 20° F but best protected 

from frost. Source of the alkaloid mesembrine, 

which is a seratonin reuptake inhibitor, an 

herbal antidepressant if you will. Scletium 

flower delightfully in late winter and early 

spring. Standard Cactus culture. 


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CACTI AND SUCCULENTS 

Life Plant . . . . . . . . .Bryophyllum pinnatum 

(Air Plant, Siempre viva, Mpovupovu Ziwa) 

A curious upright succulent in the Stonecrop 

family (Crassulaceae) that is a true house 

plant, thriving on the windowsill, unphased by 

occasional neglect. These are fascinating, 

especially when they bear their charming 

seedlings on the leaf margin. We collected 

mother leaves from the island of Pemba in the 

Zanzibar archipelago. Use as a cooling poultice 

against beesting, sunburn, or aggravated 

swellings. 


Orpine, Stone . . . . . . . . . . .Sedum telephium 


Perennial evergreen succulent to 18 inches, 

native to Eastern Europe and hardy to -10° F. 

With leaves of gray-blue and large flowering 

corymbs of yellow, this is one of the most 

assertive of the stonecrops. Our seed hails 

from the mountains of Russia. Oldtime remedy 

against warts and sores that will not heal. 

Surface sow in spring and keep evenly moist. 


RHODIOLA 

(Golden Root) 


Perennial, fleshy succulent. Native to high 

northern mountains; circumpolar. The dried 

roots are rose-scented and demonstrate adaptogenic 

properties similar to Eleuthero. Seeds 

benefit greatly from 6 weeks cold-conditioning 

in refrigerator in moist medium or in flats kept 

outdoors in fall or early spring. Press seed into 

surface. Snow on flats is good. Germ as soil 

warms in spring. Transplant in fall of first year 

or in second year. Widely adaptable to various 

soil types and drought tolerant once established. 

Plant prefers northern latitudes, full sun 

or part shade, good drainage. When grown in a 

good setting, will be ready for harvest after 3 

years, and probably better to wait 5. 

RHODIOLA SET (1 seed packet each of the 

Rhodiolas following.) 

$11.90/3 pkts 


Alpine Rhodiola . . . . . . . . . .Rhodiola rosea 

Seed originally from a wild accession hailing 

from the Austrian and German Alps. Tall form, 

reddish flowers. 


Russian Rhodiola . . . . . . . . .Rhodiola rosea 

Seed originally from inside the Russian Arctic 

Circle. This is our standard type. Very dependable. 

Yellow flowered. Mass spec analysis of 

plants from this seed shows high levels of 

bioactive Rosavins. If you do not indicate preference, 

this is the one we’ll send. 


Scandinavian Rhodiola . . . .Rhodiola rosea 

(“Aurora”) 

Seed originally from Norway. Shorter form. 

Yellow flowered. 


Ordering plants and seeds? OK! Seeds ship right away; plants ship April through July. 

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YUCCA & AGAVE 

Family: Agave (Agavaceae) 

Pointy-leaved monocots that produce deeply 

textured rosettes of spiny leaves topped by the 

large, decorative plumes of creamy flowers. 

Excellent landscaping plants for dry and sunny 

spots. They rarely need water, and are much 

more tolerant of dry cold than wet cold. Source 

of steroidal saponins used in treating arthritis. 


Banana Yucca . . . . . . . . . . . .Yucca baccata 

(Broadleaf Yucca) 

Native to the American SW. Hardy to 

-10° F. Pointy-leaved monocots. The flowers 

are fat plumes of goldish white, giving way to 

large and succulent fruits. The stem and root 

are a source of potent compounds known as 

steroidal saponins. High temperatures assist 

germ, and bottom heat is helpful. Water sparingly 

and allow the soil surface to dry before 

the next watering. 


$11.85/10 g (~500 seeds) 


Century Plant . . . . . . . . .Agave havardiana 

(Chisos Agave) 

Perennial succulent native to mid elevations of 

Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. Hardy to -5° F. 

The plant makes a bold rosette of spiny-tipped, 

flat, leathery leaves, giving rise occasionally to 

the 12-foot flowering spike garlanded with reddish-yellow 

flowers. Agave produces a sweet 

juice that can be concentrated into a honey-like 

sweetener, or fermented to make tequila. 


Red Yucca . . . . . . . . .Hesperaloe parviflora 

(Texas Red Yucca) 

Evergreen bunching succulent hardy to -20° F. 

The plant produces a fountain of narrow leaves, 

gray-green, to 4 feet long, with fibrous margins. 

Bright red, tubular flowers on multiple 

flowering stalks to 6 feet. Widely used as a 

landscape plant, this is also a good nectar producer 

and hummingbird attractor. The leaves 

contain a fiber that can be retted and used in 

paper production. 


YUCCA & AGAVE 

Soap Lily . . . . .Chlorogalum pomeridianum 

(Soap Plant, Soaproot) 

Native to Southern Oregon down through 

California. Hardy to 15° F. Drought-tolerant 

monocot unfurls its lovely blossoms and 

exudes its intoxicating fragrance in the 

evening and at night. The fresh roots can be 

grated and put in a linen bag, lathered up into 

a shampoo. Imparts shine and removes dandruff 

and lice. This soap also used in restoration 

of old fabrics and old paintings. It leaves 

no deleterious residue, yet has a preservative 

effect. Give 90 days cold, moist conditioning. 


Soap Tree Yucca . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yucca elata 

Evergreen succulent tree Yucca to 18 feet. 

Thrives in the American SW, especially the 

Chihuahuan Desert, where it is native. Hardy 

to 20° F. The plant produces a bristling globe 

of leaves atop the fleshy trunk. Flowers 

creamy, bell-shaped, on a long plume. Trunk 

and roots source of a fine soap. Hair washed 

with Yucca soap is hydrated and protected 

from dry wind and sun. Source of saponins 

that are used in agriculture, to make water 

wetter, for growing large-size plants! 


Soapweed Yucca . . . . . . . . . . .Yucca glauca 

(Narrowleaf Yucca) 

Pointy leaved monocot native to the Rocky 

Mountain states and hardy to -30°F. Drought 

tolerant and northern hardy. Traditionally, 

poultices are made of the stem to alleviate 

inflammations. The tea of the root makes an 

exemplary hairwash and is a folk cure for baldness 

and arthritis. 


$11.85/10 g (~500 seeds) 



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TREES, SHRUBS & WOODY VINES 

SEEDS & PLANTS OF 

MEDICINAL TREES, SHRUBS & WOODY VINES 

Amla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emblica officinalis 

(Emblic Myrobalan, Amalaki) 

Family: Euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae) 

Deciduous tree with delicately feathery-leaved 

branches. Native to central and southern India 

Hardy to about 30° F. Vitamin C-rich fruits 

used for treating asthma, bronchitis, dysentery, 

and anemia. Scarify and soak seed overnight. 

Sow warm. 


$14.85/10 g (~530 seeds) 

*$10.00/potted tree, $27.00/3 trees, Organic 

Amalaki (Amla) dried powdered fruit 


Bamboo, Moso-chiku . .Phyllostachys edulis 


Running, evergreen Bamboo native to China 

and growing to 18 feet tall, hardy to 0° F. This 

is probably the most multipurpose of all 

Bamboo species. Sow seed just under surface 

of flat and tamp well. Keep evenly moist, in 

the light, and warm (70° F or so). Germ 

begins in 28 days and ongoing. 


Banana, Golden Lotus . .Musella lasiocarpa 

Family: Banana (Musaceae) 

Protect from frost. Native to SE Asia. Does 

excellently in (large) potted culture, preferring 

a warm and sunny exposure and rich soil. 

Produces in the second year a golden, crowned 

flower that lasts for months and is highly ornamental. 

Plant used in indigenous culture for 

plates, basketry, fodder, and as a hemostatic. 

$30.00/potted tree, Organic 

Baobab, Mbuyu . . . . . . .Adansonia digitata 

Family: Bombax (Bombaceae) 

Perennial succulent tree native to Africa. 

Protect from frost. Surely one of the most 

unusual trees on earth, the Baobab is elephantlike, 

with a barrel-shaped trunk and humanoid 

branches, hanging with elongated, drooping 

calabashes. Scarify the large, roundish seeds 

until white endosperm is just exposed. Sow 

very warm, in sandy soil, and keep in the 

bright light. Water sparingly. Volcanic. 


*$10.00/seedling, Organic 

Bayberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Myrica cerifera 

(Wax Myrtle, Candleberry) 

Family: Myrtle (Myricaceae) 

Perennial evergreen shrub to small tree to 25 

feet. Native to the Southern US and hardy to 

10° F. The root bark is an oldtime apothecary 

item, and the berries produce wax that can be 

extracted and used for making candles. 


Burning Bush . . . . . . .Dictamnus purpureus 

Family: Rue (Rutaceae) 

Flowers in showy, pyramidal spikes to 3 to 4 

feet tall that emit combustible essence into the 

humid air of summer evenings. Plant produces 

shining, compound, orange-scented leaves. 

Seed pods sticky with aromatic resin. 

*$15.00/potted shrub, Organic 

Bilberry . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vaccinium myrtillus 

Family: Heath (Ericaceae) 

(Blaeberry, Whortleberry, Fraughan) 

Short woody shrub growing in acidic, nutrient 

poor and subarctic soils throughout the world. 

Bilberries promote night vision, improve vascular 

health, prevent and treat macular degeneration, 

and are useful in treating diarrhea, 

being antibacterial and astringent. to plant, 

soak berries in water overnight, smash them, 

and remove the seeds, either manually or by 

flotation. Sow in fall or early spring in outdoor 

conditions, in pots or flats, and expect germination 

in the spring. Or, give 90 days refrigeration, 

then sow in cool, moist shade, in acidic 

loam medium. Size up in a shaded place for a 

year or two before transplanting to 3 feet apart. 

50 seeds in dried berries $4.95, Organic 

Dried Bilberries 

Excellent for making into jam, syrup, tincture 

or glycerite. Berries may be soaked overnight, 

then blended into smoothies in AM. Sweet, 

tasty and a little goes a long way. 

$20.00/100g, Organic 

“The colour is deep violet blue, the flavour like 

that of fresh bilberries, sweet-sour, astringent 

and aromatic, and certainly not unpleasant.” 

-- Rudolph Fritz Weiss, MD


Butcher’s Broom . . . . . . . .Ruscus aculeatus 


Evergreen, dioecious, perennial shrub to 3 feet. 

Native to central Europe and the Mediterranean 

basin and hardy to 20° F. Tough, 

erect stems profer glabrous, perfectly globular, 

bright red berries, as big as cherry tomatoes. 

Root tea is a famous urinary antiseptic. Plant 

prefers dappled shade. Sow in fall or spring in 

gallon pots, with germ in the ensuing cycles— 

very slow to germ. The plant is quite rare in 

the West—a potential focal point. 


$30.00/potted shrub, Organic 

Calabash Tree . . . . . . . . . . .Crescentia alata 


Evergreen tree to 30 feet, native to the tropics 

of Central and South America. Protect from 

frost. Gourds used extensively to make containers, 

utensils, and especially maracas. Trees 

prefer full sun to part shade and moderate to 

heavy watering. They will work as a container 

plant, kept indoors during the winter. 

Scarify, soak overnight and sow warm. 


Caper Bush . . . . . . . . . . . .Capparis spinosa 

Family: Caper (Capparaceae) 

Evergreen shrub native to Europe and hardy to 

about 10°F. This plant is the source of the 

tight, green buds that are preserved in vinegar 

to make the pickled condiment “capers.” 

Germ best with consistent warmth and can 

take weeks. 


Carob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ceratonia siliqua 


Handsome, dioecious, spreading tree. Native 

to the Mediterranean and the Middle East. 

Will withstand frost down to about 20° F. 

Scarify. Sow warm and very well-drained. 


$14.85/10 g (~50 seeds) 

Cascara Sagrada . . . . . .Rhamnus purshiana 

(Chitum, Chittam, “Shit-em,” Sacred Bark) 

Family: Buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) 

Deciduous tree hardy to -30° F. Native to the 

Pacific Northwest and the Rockies. Good 

small-size landscape hardwood, excellent for 

wildlife and tree houses. The cured bark is 

one of the most efficient laxatives known. 

Tree prefers moist soils, sun to part shade. 

$10.00/potted tree, $27.00/3 trees, Organic 

Cedar of Lebanon . . . . . . . . . .Cedrus libani 

(Lebanon Cedar) 

Family:Pine (Pinaceae) 

Evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean and 

capable of reaching 130 feet, hardy to -10° F. 

Bark and wood of this stately icon, through the 

ages, has been extensively used in medicine 

and construction. Mentioned 75 times in the 

Bible. Soak seed overnight and give 30 days 

cold, moist refrigeration before planting. 

Germ in 30 days. Space trees at least 30 feet 

apart. 


$10.00/potted tree, $27.00/3 trees, Organic 

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Cedar, Incense . . . . . .Calocedrus decurrens 

(California Incense Cedar) 

Family: Cypress (Cupressaceae) 

Evergreen tree native to western US, growing 

to 120 feet tall in the best of circumstances, but 

suitable for smaller landscape or potted tree 

applications. Source of soft, aromatic wood 

for carpentry, fence posts, and pencils. 

Primary source of fronds for smudging and 

sweat lodge. Tree prefers a cool, partly shaded 

exposure. 

*$10.00/potted tree, $27.00/3 trees, Organic 

Chaparral . . . . . . . . . . . . .Larrea tridentata 

Family: Caltrop (Zygophyllaceae) 

Evergreen perennial bush native to the SW US 

and Mexico. Hardy to 5° F. Antimicrobial, 

anticancer, and free radical scavenger. Lowdose 

botanical. Plant prefers full sun, welldrained 

and sandy soil. Sow seed in spring or 

summer. Germ in 3 to 5 weeks. 


CHASTE TREE 

Family: Verbenaceae 

Perennial, deciduous bushes to small trees to 

15 feet. Foliage and beautiful lavender flowers 

exude exotic perfumes. Prefers sunny, 

dry exposure. Easy, but a bit spotty. Scarify 

lightly and sow in spring in pots. Average 

germ time 18 days. Plant 15 feet apart. 

Chaste Tree . . . . . . . . . . .Vitex agnus-castus 

Native to the Mediterranean. Hardy to 

-20° F. Foliage and beautiful lavender flowers 

exude exotic perfumes. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Planting or extraction quality. 

$10.00/tree, $27.00/3 trees, Organic 

Nirgundi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vitex negundo 

(Huang-ping, Cut-Leaf Chastetree) 

Native to China, E. Asia and the Himalayas, 

hardy to -5° F. Significant herb in Ayurvedic 

and TCM—leaves and seeds used in treating 

chronic bronchitis, also as an antibacterial, 

antitumor, and tonic agent. 


Trees without a * are too big to ship prio so will ship via UPS.

Cinnamon, True . .Cinnamomum zeylanicum 

Family: Laurel (Lauraceae) 

Tropical tree native to India and Ceylon. 

Protect from frost. Bark is the source of true 

Cinnamon spice. Pot to gallons on receipt. 

Tree prefers warm, moist shade as a seedling, 

but eventually will withstand full sun. Does 

fine in pots. 


Dried Cinnamon Bark (quills, for spice use) 

50 g for $4.50 

Clove Tree . . . . . . . . . . .Eugenia aromatica 

(Karafoo) 

Family: Myrtle (Myrtaceae) 

Tropicasl hardwood. Protect from frost. Does 

excellently in pots. Repot frequently and keep 

very warm and in the bright light. The Clove 

has a myriad of uses in culinary arts and medicine. 

In dentistry, oil of clove is used as an 

analgesic that helps ward off infection. We are 

pleased to offer this rarity. 


Dried Cloves (for spice use) 

50 g for $4.50 

Coleus forskohlii . . . . . . . .Coleus forskohlii 

Perennial shrub native to India and E Africa. 

Protect from frost. Vigorous woody grower to 

10 feet, producing multiple upright racemes of 

shockingly blue/purple flowers (check horizonherbs.com). 

Source of molecule known as 

forskolin, the root has profound anabolic 

effects on the human organism, used in weight 

loss and as a preventive of heart attack. 

Originally from Kenya. Pot to gallons on 

receipt. Does fine in pots, placed outdoors 

during the summer and brought indoors for 

winter. 

*$20/potted plant, Organic 

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Cramp Bark . . . . . . . . . . .Viburnum opulus 

Family: Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae) 

Perennial deciduous bush. Native to cool, 

boggy areas of North America, Europe, and 

Asia. All zones. Attractive, heady, white flowers. 

The tea of bark helps alleviate menstrual 

cramps. Prefers full sun, moisture, and tend to 

spread out as much as up, so spacing at least 10 

feet apart is recommended. Seeds are fresh, 

cold stored and should be planted soon after 

receipt. Plant 1 inch deep in gallon pots, 5 or so 

seeds per pot, and keep in cool moist shade until 

germination, which may take as long as 2 vernal 

cycles. Once sprouted, they grow fast. 

Individuate seedlings and work up in gallons 

for a year before transplanting to landscape. 


$10.00/bush, $27.00/3 bushes 

Curry Leaf Tree . . . . . . . .Murraya koenigii 


Tropical to subtropical deciduous tree to 18 

feet, native to Southern India. Protect from 

frost. The pinnate leaves are handsome, as are 

the small, white, fragrant flowers that give way 

to clusters of black berries. Spiritual offering, 

Ayurvedic medicine, and essential ingredient in 

Indian cuisine. Keep warm and in the light. 

*$10.00/seedling, $27.00/3 seedlings, Organic 

Desert Willow . . . . . . . . . .Chilopsis linearis 


Willowy shrub or small tree, hardy to 20° F. 

Native to the deserts of the southwestern US, 

Baja, and Mexico. The large, trumpet-shaped 

flowers emit heavenly aromas. Sow in spring 

and grow out in pots for a year before transplanting. 

Easy and rewarding germinator. 


Dragon Tree . . . . . . . . . . . .Dracaena draco 

Family: Asparagus (Asparagaceae) 

 

Tree-like monocot to 25 feet tall and equally as 

broad, hardy to 20° F but best protected from 

frost. Native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde 

and Morocco, this other-worldly plant is one of 

the main sources for the aromatic garnet-red 

resin known as “Dragon’s Blood,” an ancient 

herbal agent used to treat wounds and a plethora 

of other ailments including diarrhea, ulcerations 

and eczema. The flowers are white and 

heaily perfumed. Plant prefers fast-draining 

soil and full sun to part shade. Sow seeds in 

Cactus mix in the greenhouse or under lights. 

Scarify by rubbing on sandpaper, bury seed 1/2 

to 1 inch deep, tamp well, and keep evenly 

moist until germination, which takes 30 to 90 

days. Bottom heat is helpful. Work up 

seedlings in pots and water weekly during the 

summer months and sparingly in the winter. 

Keep plants in potted culture or space at least 30 

feet apart. 


Trees and shrubs not marked with an * are too big to ship prio so will ship via UPS.

TREES, SHRUBS & WOODY VINES 78 

ELDERBERRY 

Family: Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae) 

Perennial, deciduous, multistemmed bushes to 

small trees, native to temperate zones worldwide 

and hardy to -30° F. Berries are healthily 

endowed with antiviral compounds and procyanidins—excellent 

for treating the flu or 

common cold. Elders prefer moist, rich soil 

and grow best as an understory to taller trees. 

They can be grown in full sun if root zone is 

kept moist. Sow seed in cool, moist, shade in 

fall or early spring for germination in the spring 

and summer. Soak dried berries overnight, 

then smash, float and plant. 

Black Elderberry . . . . . . . .Sambucus nigra 

Wild form native to Europe. Probably the most 

dependable type for making the antiviral medicines. 

Germinates spring. As for the trees, they 

are really rather nice, as we grew them from 

seed last year and worked them up in pots to be 

big enough to transplant well. We’re planting a 

row of these on our new farm 

50 sds/pkt (in dried berries) $4.95, Organic 

$20.00/tree, Organic 

Dried Black Elderberries 

Perfect for making syrup, tincture or glycerite. 

See horizonherbsblog.com for fully illustrated 

instructions on making elderberry syrup. 

$20.00/100g, Organic 

Blue Elderberry . . . . . .Sambucus caerulea 

Wild form native to Pacific Northwest. 

Deliciously edible berries are a favorite of 

herbalist and bird alike. Germinates summer. 

50 sds/pkt (in dried berries) $4.95 

Red Elderberry . . . . . .Sambucus racemosa 

Wild form native to Pacific Northwest. Fast 

growing shrub for shelterbelt or hedgerow 

bears heady clusters of red berries that attract 

and feed the birds. Sow anytime in outdoor 

conditions to germinate in first or second 

spring. 

50 sds/pkt (in dried berries) $4.95, Organic 

Eleuthero . . . . . .Eleutherococcus senticosus 

(Ci-wu-jia, “Siberian Ginseng”) 


Woody perennial with clusters of blue-black 

berries. Native to North Korea, northern China, 

and Siberia. Hardy to -40° F, but not very heattolerant. 

Classic adaptogen. Rare and desirable. 

20 fresh seeds/pkt $9.95, Organic 

or 150 dried seeds/$9.95, Conventional 

Fresh seeds available starting in November 

until they sell out. Dried seeds always 

available. (Only dried seed available 

internationally.) 

*$10.00/potted shrub, $27.00/3, Organic 

Empress Tree . . . . . . .Paulownia tomentosa 


Deciduous, dioecious tree. Native to central 

and western China. Hardy to -15° F. This is 

one of the most impressive trees growable from 

seed, with huge elephant-ear leaves and commonly 

growing 15 feet per year. Source of a 

fine wood used for making boxes, clogs, musical 

instruments, and pharmaceutical-grade 

charcoal. Coppice to grow poles for farm use. 

Poles straight, light weight, excellent for 

tripods and trellises. Bioremediation: 

Reduction of soil salinity; increases soil fertility; 

boasts one of the highest carbon uptake 

rates of all trees, converting pollution into 

wood; and releases large amounts of beneficial 

oxygen into atmosphere. Prefers sun to part 

shade and a moist soil surface. Sow in spring. 

Space trees at least 20 feet apart. 

200 seeds/pkt $2.95, 


Gardenia, Common . .Gardenia jasminoides 

(Cape Jasmine, Zhi-zi) 


Low-growing evergreen shrub native to China 

and Japan and hardy to 30° F. Grown worldwide 

for its waxy, delightfully fragrant blossoms. 

Plant prefers part shade to full sun and 

moist, rich, slightly acid soil. Sow in spring. 


$6.95/g (~270 seeds), $20.85/10 g (~2,700 sds) 

Ginkgo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ginkgo biloba 

(Bai-guo) 

Family: Ginkgo (Ginkgoaceae) 

Perennial, deciduous, dioecious tree. Native to 

eastern China. Hardy to -40° F. Ginkgo figures 

strongly in legend and lore of China. 

Ginkgo is resilient, adaptable, and cold hardy. 

We provide moist, cold-stored seed that may be 

further cold-stored, but is best planted soon in 

a warm place. Plant 1 inch deep. Germ begins 

at 33 days after planting and continues for 

weeks. Typical germ is 40%. 


$10.00/tree Organic 

Goji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lycium barbarum 


Deciduous woody shrub to 9 feet tall, hardy to 

-5° F. Native to Northern China. Goji berries 

are delicious fresh, juiced, or (more commonly) 

dried and used like raisins. They are a yin 

tonic. We deliver these in the fruits because 

the fruits have a preservative effect on germination. 

Soak fruits in water overnight, then 

remove seeds and sow warm, just beneath the 

surface, tamp in, and keep in strong light. 

100 seeds in fruits/pkt $3.95, Organic 

$9.85/100 g (~800 multi-seeded fruits), Organic 

Grape, Sweet Wild . . . . . . . . . .Vitis riparia 

Family: Grape (Vitaceae) 

(River Bank Grape) 

Vining perennial hardy to -40°F. Native to the 

US. Fruits are very round and about half the 

size of a domesticated grape. These are best 

harvested in the late season. Excellent eaten 

fresh, pressed into a flavorfully strong juice or 

wine, or dried into raisins. Plant prefers part 

sun and trellis, and of course likes to grow near 

rivers and streams. Fresh, pre-stratified seed is 

best sown upon receipt in warm shade. 

30 fresh seeds/pkt $5.95 

Not available internationally. 

*$7.95/potted plant, $19.50/3 plants, 


HAWTHORN 


Deciduous thorny bushes to small trees. 

Native to Europe. All temperate zones. 

Hawthorn berries or the leaf and flower are the 

most effective, broadscale, and gentle heart 

medicine known to herbalist. Also good for 

relieving food stagnation, treating distended 

abdomen and gas. Large doses not advised 

during pregnancy, but otherwise well-tolerated 

and helpful. Sow very hard seeds in the spring, 

summer, or fall for germ in the following 

spring. May take 2 vernal cycles to germinate. 

Use gallon pots and label well. 

Plant prefers sun to part shade and moist soil. 

English Hawthorn Crataegus laevigata 

 

(Syn. Crataegus oxyacantha) 

(Midland Hawthorn, Mayflower) 

Famously native to the Midlands of Britain, 

the tree enjoys a wide distribution throughout 

western and central Europe. The flower color 

is variable, from pink to red. Fruits are plump 

and meaty, each with 2 seeds. Does well as a 

yard tree, roadside, or lined up close in a row 

and kept trimmed back as a hedge. Heavenly. 


Chinese Hawthorn Crataegus pinnatifida 

(Shan-zha, Mountain Hawthorn) 

 

Deciduous tree to 18 feet tall, multistemmed, 

thorned or sometimes unarmed, with a wide 

native distribution in China. Fruits are larger 

than European Hawthornes, being multi-seeded, 

over 1 inch in diameter. Official to the 

Chinese pharmacopoeia. 


$8.85/10 g (~90 seeds) 

Wild Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna 

Tough landrace from the West Coast with 

white flowers and large, single-stoned fruits. 

This tree does well in the yard or naturalized 

along woodlands, pastures, roads or shoreside. 


$10.00/tree, $27.00/3 trees, Organic 

Hawthorn Berries, Dried Whole 

100 g (3.5 oz) bag $6.00, Organic 

Henna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lawsonia inermis 

Family: Loosestrife (Lythraceae) 

(Mhina, Mehndi, Mignonette, Egyptian Privet) 

Tropical evergreen perennial tree to 30 feet, 

Protect from frost. Famous dye plant colors 

hair and skin. Tree prefers sun to part shade 

and dryish soils. Sow the seeds in fast-draining 

medium. Warmth, even bottom heat, is 

recommended, with germ. in 3 to 6 weeks. 


He-shou-wu . . . . . . .Polygonum multiflorum 

(“Fo-ti” is a misnomer, Ho-shou-wu) 

Family: Buckwheat (Polygonacea) 

Perennial vine, native to E. Asia, hardy to 5° F. 

Beautiful climber giving birth to large, orangebrown, 

underground tubers (the part used). It 

is a longevity herb of great renown. 

*10.00/vine, $27.00/3 vines, Organic 

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Indigo Bush . . . . . . . . . . .Amorpha fruticosa 

(False Indigo Bush, Desert False Indigo) 


Woody perennial bush, a trouble-free 

nitrogen fixer and giver of shade and habitat 

for beneficials. Scarify seed and sow in spring. 


$6.95/g (~270 seeds), 

$20.85/10 g (~2,700 sds), Organic 

Jatropha, Biodiesel . . . . . . .Jatropha curcas 

Family: Spurge (Euphorbiaceae) 

(Barbados Nut, Purging Nut, Green Diesel) 

Protect from frost. Tropical woody perennial 

shrub to small tree to 20 feet, native to the 

American tropics. Large seeds contain up to 

40% oil, useful in production of biofuel. 

Source of anticancer alkaloid known as jatrophine. 

Oil used externally for treating rheumatism. 

Emollient to hemorrhoids. Bark of plant 

produces a blue dye. Yield of seeds begins 9 

months after planting, and will continue for 

years, with maximum production after 2 or 3 

years of growth. Plant prefers to grow in open 

sun, dry to mesic soils. New seeds just in. 

Plant 1 inch deep in Cactus mix and keep barely 

moist and very warm until germination, 

which occurs within 3 weeks. Highly drought 

tolerant plants can be grown in desert or tropical 

wastelands. Protect from frost. 

5 seeds/pkt, $3.95 


Jequirty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abrus precatorius 


(Rosary Pea, Cock’s Eye, Gunja, Gunchi, Rati, 

Mkanga uchawi) 

Perenial tropical vine native through the plains 

of India, Ceylon, East Africa. The leaves are 

heated and used in poulticing. Historically, the 

powdered seeds boiled in milk were considered 

a powerful tonic and aphrodisiac. 

Fascinating vine with flowers of purple. New 

harvest seed from Zanzibar, very fertile. 

Scarify and sow warm. Plant is fine with full 

sun and fast-draining soil. 


Jojoba . . . . . . . . . . . .Simmondsia chinensis 

(Goat Nut, Pig Nut, Coffeeberry) 

Family: Jojoba (Simmondsiaceae) 

 

Perennial, evergreen,dioecious, woody shrub 

native to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts, 

growing to 6 feet and preferring full sun and 

very dry conditions. Can be grown in potted 

culture. Protect from frost. Seeds are source 

of a liquid wax known as jojoba oil, a.k.a. vegetarian 

whale oil. Valuable in cosmetics and 

medicine. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in welldrained 

soil and keep barely moist and very 

warm until germ in 10 to 20 days. Work up in 

pots and transplant out at 5 foot spacing. 


*10.00/plant, Organic 



JUNIPER 

Family: Cypress (Cupressaceae) 

Common Juniper . . . . .Juniperus communis 

Evergreen tree. Native to Europe, Asia, and 

North America. All zones. Official species. 

Juniper makes a good bush or tree for 

landscaping and is particularly well-suited for 

desert and high altitude gardens. Juniper 

berries (cones, actually) are a very effective 

urinary antiseptic. Low-dose botanical. Sow 

anytime. Multicycle germinator. 


Red Cedar Juniper . . .Juniperus virginiana 

(Eastern Red Cedar, Pencil Cedar) 

Evergreen bush to small tree. Native to eastern 

North America. All zones. One of the first 

trees to repopulate burned or abused land, this 

is a handsome earth healer that produces longlasting, 

aromatic wood, handshake-friendly 

leaves that are burned for offerings, and scads 

of berries (cones) that are a secondary source of 

urinary antiseptic Juniper berry medicine. Tree 

is both drought and cold tolerant and is an 

excellent choice for shelterbelts. Sow anytime. 

Multicycle germinator. 


Ku-shen . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sophora flavescens 


Herbaceous perennial or woody shrub to 5 feet, 

native to China and Japan, hardy to -30° F. The 

dried root of this handsome, nitrogen-fixing 

plant is commonly used as one of the Chinese 

herbs that clears heat. Scarify, soak overnight 

and sow warm. Easy 


Linden, Little Leaf . . . . . . . . . .Tilia cordata 

(Lime Flower Tea) 

Deciduous tree to 70 feet tall with a handsome, 

dense, rounded crown and flowers that make 

much nectar. Multipurpose beauty on the landscape. 

The flower bracts, with their honey-like 

aroma, may be dried and used to make a sweetly 

fragrant and relaxing tea. Shade to sun, 

good, moist, loamy soil of neutral pH. 

$15.00/potted tree 

Manzanita . . . . . .Arctostaphylos manzanita 


Evergreen shrub to small tree, native to the 

western US and hardy to -10° F. Excellent 

habitat shrub for small birds, providing 

protection and food. Perfect subject for 

bonsai. The leaves are highly astringent and 

make a good wash for treating poison oak. 

Scarify seed vigorously, sow warm and welldrained. 

Slow to germ, greenhouse or full 

spectrum lights recommended. 


Mimosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Albizzia julibrissin 

(Silk Tree, Persian) 


Native to Asia and especially the Himalayas 

and hardy to 0° F. Mimosa is familiar to us 

here in the US, an extremely comely tree of 

high-class yards, city streets, and country lanes, 

with characteristically outstretched branches, a 

flat-topped beauty with lacy leaves and arrays 

of puffy, pink flowers. The entire tree is used 

in medicine. Scarify, soak overnight in hot 

water, keep warm to germ. 


$9.95/10 g (~210 Seeds) 

Neem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Azadirachta indica 

(Mwarobaini, the tree that treats 40 diseases) 

Family: Mahogany (Meliaceae) 

Native to India and growing to 60 feet. Protect 

from frost. Flowers fragrant and white. All 

parts of the tree are used in herbal medicine. 

The fixed oil from the seeds is an effective and 

harmless antifungal and insecticide. The bark 

is used for treating malaria and making sandals. 

The leaves and twigs are an effective dentifrice, 

reducing plaque and fighting gum disease. The 

leaves are consumed as a bitter tonic. Tree 

prefers fast-draining soil and is extremely heat 

and drought tolerant. Sow seed as soon as possible 

after receipt, in very well-drained soil in a 

very warm and light location. Water sparingly 

and plant up to successively larger pots. 



Neem leaf, powdered 


New Jersey Tea . . . . . . . . . .see RED ROOT 

Nirgundi . . . . . . . . . . . .see CHASTE TREE 

Orange, Bitter . . . . . . . . .Poncirus trifoliata 

(Citron) 


Shrub to small tree native to northern Chjina 

and hardy to -4 degrees F. Excellent northern 

hardy rootstalk for grafting citrus, and producing 

a well-respected medicinal fruit in its own 

right, an aromatic digestie that is laxatie, antispasmodic 

and stimulating to the circulation. 

Plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. 

$20.00/potted tree, Organic 

Oregon Grape, Tall . . .Mahonia aquifolium 

Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae) 

Woody perennial shrubs native to the Pacific 

Northwest and hardy to -15° F. The stoloniferous 

roots are loaded with bright yellow 

berberine and the leaves contain unique 

flavonoids that enhance the antibacterial activity 

of the root. Make teas or tinctures of both 

root and leaves. Used to gently stimulate the 

liver, fight infection and purify questionable 

drinking water. Plant does well in full sun or 

on forest edge. Seeds are cold stored in moist 

medium and are best planted immediately upon 

receipt. If sprouted plant root firmed down into 

soil, leaves ready to break into the light. 

Reaches to 7 feet tall. Space 4 feet apart. 


Trees and shrubs not marked with an * are too big to ship prio so will ship via UPS.

Osage Orange . . . . . . . . .Maclura pomifera 

Family: (Moraceae) 

(Bow Wood, Hedgeapple) 

Deciduous, dioecious tree to 60 feet tall, 

native to south-central US. The brainlike, 

bright yellow-green fruit of this thorny tree has 

a long history of repelling spiders and other 

insects. Avoid getting white sap in eyes. Wood 

extremely flexible and durable for bow making 

and fenceposts. Hedgerow maker and wildlife 

protector. Tree withstands a wide range of soil 

types and rainfall. Sow in fall or early spring 

for germ in the spring. Grow out in containers 

for a year before transplanting to landscape. 


$14.85/10 g (~360 seeds) 

Pagoda Tree . . . . . . . . . . .Sophora japonica 


(Scholar Tree, Huai-mi) 

Deciduous tree to 60 feet tall, native to the dry 

plains of Western China and hardy to 

-15° F. Weeping form with lustrous, pinnate 

leaves that cast only a light shade. Long clusters 

of fragrant, creamy blossoms. In TCM, 

one of the herbs that helps regulate the blood. 

Sow in fall or spring. Nick, drop in very hot 

water, and soak overnight before planting. 


Palm, Desert Fan . . . . .Washingtonia filifera 

Family: Palm (Arecaceae) 

Perennial evergreen palm native to the deserts 

of Southern California, Arizona, and Mexico, 

hardy to 20° F, colder if kept dry. Growing in 

the full sun and alkaline soil of the proverbial 

desert oasis, the Fan Palm gives freely of its 

copious shade and date-like fruits. 


Pau d’Arco . . . . . . . .Tabebuia impetiginosa 

(Para Todo, Lapacho) 


Tropical tree native to South America. Protect 

from frost. Increasingly rare. The flowers are 

an exotic, bright pink. The inner bark, 

occurring in thin flakes, is made into a tea, 

decoction, or tincture, used for blood purification 

and as a folk anticancer agent. Rewarding. 

Excellent in potted culture. Sow in pots in 

warm, well-drained soil with germ in 1 to 3 

weeks. 


$14.95/10 g (~150 seeds) 

$74.85/100 g (1,500 seeds) 


Pawpaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asimina triloba 

Family: Custard Apple (Annonaceae) 

Perennial deciduous tree, hardy to -20° F. 

Native to central and southern US. America's 

largest edible fruit, the banana-like Pawpaw 

looks like an escape from the tropical rainforest. 

The Pawpaw fruit, tasting like banana 

custard, is a sedative and laxative medicine. 

Tree prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acid 

soil and shade. Cold-stored seed. Sow in fall 

or spring. Grows 10 to 25 feet tall. 


$15.00/tree 

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Peacock Flower, Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Caesalpinia pulcherrima 


(Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Maua ya Bustani, 

Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of 

Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Flamboyan de 

jardin, Ratnagundhi, Ayoowiri) 

Woody shrub to 6 feet, hardy to 15° F. 

National flower of Barbados. The bush is 

ever-blooming in sunny, dry places and 

extremely attractive. In the Amazon, the juice 

of the leaves is used as a febrifuge, the juice 

from the flowers is used externally against 

open lesions, and the seeds are used for 

treating upper respiratory problems. The root 

is considered abortifacient, so clearly not to be 

used during pregnancy. Scarify, soak 

overnight, and sow warm. 


PERSIMMON 

Family: Ebony (Ebenaceae) 

Prefers sun to part shade, good garden soil, and 

water. Seeds are cold-conditioned and delivered 

in moist medium (a big plus over dried 

seed). Germ within 6 months of planting. 

Work up seedlings in successively larger pots. 

American Wild Persimmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diospyros virginiana 

Deciduous tree to 50 feet, hardy to -25° F. 

Native to N. America (eastern and gulf coasts, 

midwest). Smooth bark and comely form. 

Astringent tea of inner bark a folk remedy for 

sore throat, thrush, and to tonify digestive 

tract. Hemostatic. Fruits plumlike, extremely 

tannic but reasonably edible after first frost. 


Lotus Persimmon . . . . . . . .Diospyros lotus 

Deciduous, dioecious tree to 50 feet, hardy to - 

20° F. Native to China. Fruit deliciously edible. 

Seed used in TCM as a sedative. 


*$10.00/tree, Organic 

RED ROOT 

Family: Buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) 

Perennial woody shrubs native to the US and 

Canada. Hardy to -20° F. Extremely tough, 

drought tolerant, and cold-hardy. Permaculture 

nitrogen-fixer and highly respected astringent 

and lymphatic. Full sun to light shade. Dryish 

and/or depleted soils OK. Scarify seed and 

sow in fall or early spring. 

New Jersey Tea . . . . .Ceanothus americanus 

Native to the Eastern US. Showy, lilac-like 

flowers of white. This is the official species. 


Snowbrush Ceanothus Ceanothus velutinus 

Native to the mountains of the Western US. 

Leathery leaves glisten with resin. 

100 seeds/pkt $2.95, 

$8.85/10 g (~2,500 seeds) 



Rose, Rugosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosa rugosa 


Tough, upright, thorny bushes useful in shelterbelts 

and hedges. Plant thrives in almost all 

soil types including heavy clay. Hardy to -30° F. 

The Rugosa Rose bears many small, sweetly 

aromatic, deep pink blossoms that give way to 

hefty hips. Wait until after the first frost to 

harvest. Fleshy skin is high in pectin and vitamin 

C. Prune back in fall. 

$7.95/bush, $19.50/3 bushes 

Sea Buckthorn . . . . .Hippophae rhamnoides 

Family: Oleaster (Eleagnaceae) 

Dioecious, spiny shrub to small tree. Native to 

temperate Europe and Asia. All zones. 

Excellent in the shelterbelt. Bears handsome, 

silvery leaves, and yields copious quantities of 

bright orange fruits that remain long among 

the thorns. The fruit juice is loaded with vitamins, 

amino acids, and antioxidants. Oil of 

seeds is an unparalleled sunblock. Plant 

prefers full sun. Scarify and sow in the spring 

in pots in greenhouse. Space 10 or more feet 

apart. Grows 30 feet tall. 


$11.85/10 g (~900 seeds), 

$59.25/100 g (~9,000 seeds), 

$10.00/tree, $27.00/3 trees 

Spice Bush . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lindera benzoin 

Family: Laurel (Lauraceae) 

Perennial deciduous bush to 12 feet. Native to 

Appalachia. Hardy to -30° F. Shrub bears 

glossy green leaves and waxy, spicy-smelling 

berries. The bark and small twigs make an 

aromatic tea used for colds. Plant prefers part 

shade and moist, rich, loamy soils. Stratified 

seed. Sow warm, immediately on receipt. 


Sumac, Smooth . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rhus glabra 

Family: Cashew (Anacardiaceae) 

Small deciduous tree to 15 feet. All zones. 

Throughout North America, the several 

species of Sumac decorate field, roadside and 

yard with their deep-red fall colors and erect, 

cone-like clusters of fruit. The fruit is covered 

with a fuzzy layer of malic and ascorbic acid, 

very high in vitamin C. Scarify and sow fall or 

early spring. Ingredient in Zaatar. 


Sweetsop . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annona squamosa 

(Custard Apple, Sugar Apple) 


 

Perennial tropical tree, growing 20 feet tall, 

native to South America. Does well in potted 

culture. Protect from frost. Popular fruit with 

excellent dessert qualities—one can literally 

bathe one’s face in one, if one had one. Sow 

seeds in warm soil and keep barely moist and 

very warm until germination, which requires 3 

to 6 weeks. Individuate to pots. 


$9.85/10 g (~40 seeds) 

Tamarind . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tamarindus indica 

(Mkwaju) 


Protect from frost. Stately tropical hardwood 

native to Sudan. Bears sticky pods, sweet and 

sour, a stomachic, culinary and beverage ingredient. 

The pulp of the pods is high in tartaric 

acid and pectin, as good source of niacin, 

calcium, phosphorus, iron, thiamin, and 

riboflavin. The tamarind pod is a highly significant 

food in the Aftrican continent. Tree 

prefers full sun and dry to mesic soils. 

Although it grows to a lstately size in nature, it 

can do nicely in pots. Seeds are quite large. 

Scarify and sow warm, well-drained. Easy 


$10.00/seedling, Organic 

TEA 

Family: Tea (Theaceae) 

Perennial evergreen shrubs to small trees with 

shiny leaves and waxy flowers. Plants prefer 

partial shade and protection from drying 

winds; moist, acid soil (pH 4.5 to 5.5). Shortlived 

seeds must be planted soon after receipt. 

Crack, soak overnight, then plant 1 inch deep. 

Use greenhouse or grow lights—bottom heat is 

relished. Germ within 3 months at 75° F. 

The new seed is expected to arrive February, 

and is good until July or so. Orders received 

outside these months will be backordered. 

Chinese Tea . . . . . . . . . . . .Camellia sinensis 

Perennial evergreen shrub with shiny leaves 

and nodding, cup shaped, waxy flowers that 

occur in winter. Native to China and hardy to 

20° F. The young leaves are the source of 

catechin-rich Green Tea and the fermented 

leaves become Black Tea. 



Tea Oil Camellia . . . . . . . .Camellia oleifera 

Small evergreen tree to 20 feet tall. Native to 

China and hardy to 0° F. Sturdy and picturesque 

pathside grower. Leaves shiny and evergreen, 

with white, fragrant flowers in late 

winter. The seeds produce an edible oil similar 

to Olive oil. Given that the tree is more 

hardy than Olive, and the oil it produces is 

very similar to Olive oil, this is a worthy tree! 



Tea Tree, Australian .Melaleuca alternifolia 

Family: Myrtle (Myrtaceae) 

Native to Australia. Spongy-white trunk, 

gently aromatic foliage and flowers like white 

gossamar. Plantation grade—source of the 

popular germicidal essential oil. Hardy to 20° F. 

Prefers full sun and ever-moist soil. Sow in 

spring or summer. Sprinkle tiny seed on top of 

very light potting soil and press in. Keep 

warm, moist and in the light until germ. 


Tomato, Tree . . . . . . .Cyphomandra betacea 

(Tamarillo, Tomate de Arbol) 

Family: Nightrshade (Solanacea) 

 

Protect from frost, although a quick freeze will 

not kill the tree. . Subtropical evergreen shrub 

to small tree, native to the Andes, that bears 

red, pendulous fruits that taste like a blend 

between kiwi and tomato. Sow warm, germ in 

30 to 90 days. 



Uva Ursi . . . . . . . . .Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 

(Bearberry, Kinnickinick) 


Spreading perennial evergreen ground cover. 

Circumpolar. All temperate zones. The herb 

covers entire hillsides and has been adopted by 

landscapers for use in the city as a droughttolerant, 

glossy-leaved ground cover. 

Smokeable. Tea or tincture treats mild urinary 

infections. Plant prefers acid soils, full sun. 

Scarify vigorously. Fire-dependent germinator 

or multicycle-germinator. Sow in fall, 

spring, or summer. Space plants 1 foot apart. 


*$7.95/potted plant, $19.50/3 plants 

Willow, Weeping . . . . . . . .Salix babylonica 

Family: Willow (Salicaceae) 

Deciduous, fountaining tree native to China, 

hardy to -20° F and growing to 50 feet tall. 

Growing tips make a safe and organic homemade 

rooting hormone. The bark contains antiinflammatory 

salicylic acid. Branches used in 

basketry and for swings. 


Wintergreen . . . . . . .Gaultheria procumbens 

(Creeping Wintergreen, Teaberry, Canada Tea 

Family: Heath (Ericaceae)) 

 

Glossy leaved evergreen groundcover to 6 

inches, with drooping, waxy, white flowers 

that give way to large red berries that persist. 

Hardy to -30° F., flamboyantly producing reddish 

foliage after frost. Source of essential oil 

methyl salicilate, much employed as a flavoring 

agent. The tea is a well-known tonic beverage, 

used for treating headache, rhuematism, 

skin diseases and tooth decay. Plant prefers 

part to full shade and moist, sandy or peat soils 

that are rich in forest-derived organic matter 

and low in pH. Space plants 2 feet apart and 

mulch—will crawl and cover interstices. 

$10.00/plant, $27.00/3 plants 

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WISTERIA 


Long-lived, deciduous, woody, nitrogen-fixing, 

clockwise climbing vines to 60 feet, native to 

E. Asia and hardy to -30° F. Valued for their 

shade and aromatic flowers. Excellent in large 

pots and half-barrels, climbing porch or pergola. 

Scarify and soak seed overnight and sow 

warm. Do not eat the seeds, they are TOXIC. 

Seeds germinate quickly. Grow in pots for a 

year or 2 before transplanting out. Roots relish 

constriction. Provide trellis. 

Chinese Blue Wisteria . . . .Wisteria sinensis 

Densely flowering species that can be trained to 

be self-supportive, with a gnarled trunk, fountaining 

foliage, and enticingly fragrant flowers. 


Japanese Wisteria . . . . .Wisteria floribunda 

Spectacular flowers grow in long racemes, 

showy and fragrant. 


*$10.00/vine, Organic 

Witch Hazel . . . . . . . .Hamamelis virginiana 

Family: Witch Hazel (Hamamelidaceae) 

Perennial shrub or small tree to 15 feet. Native 

to the Missouri Ozarks. Hardy to -20° F. The 

leaves make an astringent and hemostatic wash 

for wounds and varicosities. Tree prefers sandy 

or rocky soil, partial shade to full sun. Sow fall 

to early spring. 


$10.00/tree, $27.00/3 trees 

Yerba Santa . . . . . .Eriodictyon californicum 

Family: Waterleaf (Hydrophyllaceae) 

 

Erect, branching, evergreen shrub flowering to 

6 feet tall, native to California and Southern 

Oregon. The long, lance-shaped leaves of this 

drought tolerant sun lover are coated with 

sticky, shiny, aromatic resin. The seed is small 

and light, and is best mixed with sand to stretch 

it, strewn on mildly acidic, moderately rich, 

disturbed soil of garden bed, flats or pots in the 

fall to early spring and pressed in hard, then 

kept evenly moist and in the light. Fire treating 

improves germ, which is in the spring. 


Ylang Ylang . . . . . . . . . . .Cananga odorata 


Tropical tree to 70 feet, native to Indo- 

Malaysia. Protect from frost. The drooping 

branches produce flowers and leaves that bear 

an amazing perfume, considered to be the sexiest 

of all aromas. Potted culture in the greenhouse 

is fine. Lightly scarify seeds and plant in 

fast-draining mix, warm and in the light. 


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ORDERING INFORMATION 84 

You may order by mail, phone, fax, or online: 

HORIZON HERBS LLC 

PO BOX 69 

WILLIAMS, OR 97544-0069 

phone: (541) 846-6704 

fax: (541) 846-6233 

YES, WE DO HAVE 

SEED DISPLAYS FOR 

STORES! JUST GIVE 

US A CALL! 

For online ordering visit our website at www.horizonherbs.com 

e-mail for customer service: hhcustserv@horizonherbs.com 

Business Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (Pacific time) 

Payment Methods: 

Phone, Fax, or Online orders: Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Am. Express). 

Mail Orders: Check or money order or give us your credit card number. 

We do not give out your name and information to anyone. 

(This includes your phone number, physical address, and your e-mail address.) 

Your phone number is written on UPS packages to help assure delivery, is needed 

for credit card orders, and gives us a chance to call you if we have any questions 

about your order. 

Your e-mail address gives us a way to contact you if we have any questions 

about your order. Also we are sending out an e-mail newsletter about 5 times a year. 

Backorder Policy for Seeds: 

• Many seeds are viable for a short period only and are best delivered in season. 

• If these seeds are ordered out of season, they will be backordered and delivered 

from the new crop. 

• Credit cards will not be billed until the seeds are actually sent and no additional 

shipping will be charged. 

• For best results, sow these seeds immediately upon receipt. 

Plants: 

• Our SPRING/SUMMER PLANTS shipping season is April through July. 

• Please enter the Plants shipping charge on your order form 

• If you are ordering seeds and plants, we will send your seeds right away and then 

send your plants as soon as they are ready. (If you are ordering seeds and plants, 

2 shipping charges need to be filled in (one for seeds and the other for plants). 

• Ordering early helps assure availability. Supply of any given species subject to the 

success of our crops and weather conditions. Some slow-developing plants may not 

be available until early June. If you have a specific delivery date in mind, tell us! 

• Prepayment is necessary to reserve your plants/roots. Send check, money order, 

or credit card number. (Credit card will be charged when we ship your order.) 

• Please contact us if you have any questions, including shipping quotes. 

• We aim to please! 

Shipping charts are on the next 2 pages, order form following.

Seeds Packets 

ONLY: 

Up to $15: ... + $2.90 

$15.01–$30: ...+ $4.20 

$30.01–$45: ...+ $5.50 

$45.01–$60: ...+ $6.80 

$60.01–$90: ...+ $9.40 

$90.01–$120: +$12.00 

$120.01–$150: $14.60 

$150.01–$180: $17.20 

$180.01+: ...... $19.90 

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SHIPPING CHARTS 

BASIC SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARTS 

Please figure your shipping and handling charges 

according to these basic charts. If your order doesn’t 

fit these charts (too heavy or too high of dollar 

amount) you may give us a call at (541) 846-6704 

for a shipping quote. Or, easier yet, if you are paying 

by credit card, simply check the “figure my shipping 

for me” box on the order form and we’ll assess the 

appropriate shipping and handling fees for you. 

SHIPPING WITHIN THE US: 

Bulk Seeds or 

Herbs: 

30 g: ...+ $2.90 

50 g: ...+ $4.20 

100 g: ...+$5.50 

200 g: ...+$6.80 

300 g + $7.90 

1 lb: ... + $9.90 

2–3 lbs: $14.90 

4–5 lbs: $17.90 

5 lbs+: Actual 

Books ONLY: 

Can go Media Mail– 

Slower (~2 weeks), 

but thriftier (1/2 cost): 

Up to $30: .....+ $5.95 

$30.01–$60: ...+ $7.45 

$60.01–$90: ...+ $8.95 

$90.01–$120: +$10.45 

$120.01–$150: $11.95 

$150.01–$180: $13.45 

$180.01+: Actual Ship 

Bulk Seeds or Herbs 

30 g ..................add $3.90 

50 g .................add $6.35 

100 g ...............add $8.25 

200 g ..............add $10.20 

300 g ..............add $11.85 

1 lb:................add $14.85 

2 lbs to 3 lbs: add $22.35 


5+ lbs: Actual Shipping 

Things or Books with 

anything else 

Up to $9.00: $7.90 

$9.01–$15: ...+ $9.90 

$15.00–$30: + $11.90 

$30.01–$60: + $14.90 

$60.01–$90: + $17.90 

$90.01–$120: +$20.90 

$120.01–$150: $23.90 

$150.01–$180: $26.90 

$180.01+: Actual Ship 

Extracts shipping US ONLY (not able to ship extracts internationally): 

1 to 2 1-oz. bottles or 1 4-oz. bottle: $7.90; 3 to 4 1-oz. bottles or 2 4-oz. bottles: $11.90 

Orders under $120: $14.90; Orders of $120.01–$180: $19.90; Over $180: Actual shipping. 

Seed-Cleaning Screens and Tincture Press shipping: 

Actual shipping; Please call (541) 846-6704 or e-mail hhcustserv@horizonherbs.com. 

SHIPPING TO CANADA via Air Mail (Please specify "Payable in US dollars."): 

Seed Packets ONLY: 

Up to $15: + (add) $3.90 

$15.01 to $30: ...... + $6.30 

$30.01 to $45: ...... + $8.25 

$45.01 to $60: .... + $10.20 

$60.01 to $90: .... + $14.10 

$90.01 to $120: + $18.00 

$120.01 to $150: + $21.90 

$150.01 to $180: + $25.80 

Over $180: ........... + $29.85 

Things and/or Books : 

Up to $9.00: ...... + $11.85 

$9.01 to $15: ..... + $14.85 

$15.01 to $30: ... + $17.85 

$30.01 to $60: ... + $22.35 

$60.01 to $90: ... + $26.85 

$90.01 to $120: + $31.35 

$120.01 to $150: + $35.85 

$150.01 to $180: + $39.85 

Over $180: Actual Shipping 

SHIPPING INTERNATIONALLY via Air Mail (Please specify "Payable in US dollars."): 

Things and/or Books: 

Up to $8.99: ....... + $15.80 

$9.00 to $15: ...... + $19.80 

$15.01 to $30.00: + $23.80 

$30.01 to $60.00: + $29.80 

$60.01 to $90.00: + $35.40 

$90.01 - $120.00: + $41.80 

$120.01 - $150.00: +$47.80 

$150.01 - $180.00: +$53.80 

Over $180: Actual shipping 

Bulk Seeds or Herbs 

30 g .................add $5.80 

50 g .................add $8.40 

100 g ..............add $11.00 

200 g ..............add $13.60 

300 g ..............add $15.80 

1 lb:................add $19.80 



5+ lbs: Actual shipping 

Seed Packets ONLY: 

Up to $15.00: + (add) $5.80 

$15.01 to $30.00: . .+ $8.40 

$30.01 to $45.00: + $11.00 

$45.01 to $60.00: + $13.60 

$60.01 to $90.00: + $18.80 

$90.01 to $120.00: + $24.00 

$120.01 - $150.00: + $29.20 

$150.01 - $180.00: + $34.40 

Over $180.00: ...... + $39.80 

1 Lightweight Thing: Special shipping charge for only 1 of any of the following items: 

“Tulasi Devi” book, “Therapeutic Herb Manual,” Neem Oil bathsoap bar, Sweetgrass Braid, 

Bio-Tags (100 count), Replacement Hose or Filter Bag for Horizon Herbs Tincture Press. 

Within the US $4.50; CANADA: $6.75; INTERNATIONALLY: $9.00.

PLANTS & ROOTS SHIPPING CHARTS 

Hawaii and Alaska larger orders of Plants/Trees are shipped Priority Mail for 

the same charges as “Eastern States,” above. (We do not ship roots/plants internationally.) 

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PLANTS & TREES, BULBS & ROOTS 

SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARTS 

We are working very hard to maximize your shipping dollars by customizing 

your plants shipping to the size of the plants! We are plant advocates and 

make sure there is enough soil in the pot to nurture healthy roots! 

Please note your least expensive shipping option—up to 6 * (starred) plants will 

fly anywhere in the US via Priority Mail for only $14.90! 

We aim to ship plants on Monday or Tuesday to arrive by Friday. 

Plants shipping season April through July. 

Plants/Trees shipped via Priority Mail (US ONLY): 

Up to 6 Plants/Trees* (size *).................+ (add) $14.90 (standard flat rate box) 

Up to 8 Plants/Trees* (size *)...........................+ $19.90 (large flat rate box) 

“Up to” means up to and including. 

For plants that are too large to fit in a flat rate Priority Mail 

box, we charge “actual shipping” via UPS Ground to Middle and 

Neighboring States and UPS 3-Day to Eastern States. 

Use the charts below to figure your shipping charge. If your plant order goes “off 

the charts,” either because the chart doesn’t extend to your large order amount or 

because the plants you ordered are too heavy or too large, then we will phone or 

e-mail you to let you know what shipping charge to expect. Sturdy packaging and 

fast shipping are a good investment in great plants! 

Basic Shipping for Plants/Trees shipped UPS within the continental US. 

Eastern States via 3-Day: 

$15 & under: + (add) $29.90 

$15.01 to $30: .... + $41.60 

$30.01 to $45: .... + $48.40 

$45.01 to $60: .... + $55.00 

$60.01 to $75: .....+ $62.40 

$75.01 to $90: .... + $69.35 

$90.01 to $105: + $80.50 

$105.01 to $120: + $90.20 

$120.01 to $135: + $99.10 

$135.01 to $150: + $108.70 

$150.01 to $165: + $117.90 

$165.01 to $180: + $127.30 

(Larger orders actual shipping.) 

AK, AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, 

HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, 

ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, NJ, 

NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, 

VA, VT, WI, WV 

Middle States–Ground 

$15.00 & under: + $19.90 

$15.01 - $30:.... + $27.70 

$30.01 - $60: ... + $31.10 

$60.01 - $90: ... + $39.30 

$90.01 - $120: + $47.15 

$120.01 - $150: + $54.35 

$150.01 - $180: + $61.30 

$180.01 - $210: + $68.15 

$210.01 - $240: + $75.20 

$240.01 - $270: + $84.40 

$270.01 - $300: + $91.40 

(Larger orders actual.) 

AR, IA, KS, MN, MO, 

ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX 

Neighboring—Ground 

$15.00 & under: + $14.90 

$15.01 - $30:.... + $19.55 

$30.01 - $60: ... + $23.05 

$60.01 - $90: ... + $29.65 

$90.01 - $120: + $39.30 

$120.01 - $150: + $45.70 

$150.01 - $180: + $53.15 

$180.01 - $210: + $60.10 

$210.01 - $240: + $69.15 

$240.01 - $270: + $76.35 

$270.01 - $300: + $83.25 

(Larger orders actual.) 

AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, 

NV, OR, UT, WA, WY 

Basic Shipping Comfrey/Valerian/Celandine/Petasites roots (US ONLY) 

1 to 6 Roots, please add $9.90; 7 to 20 Roots, add $14.90; 21 to 60 Roots, add $19.90; 

61 or more Roots—Actual Shipping. 

Basic Shipping for Wild Yam Tubers use “Orders with Seed Packets ONLY” 

on previous page. (US ONLY, No international sales on Wild Yam Tubers, Sorry.)

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UPS Address: Needed for continental US orders. 

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PO BOX 69 

WILLIAMS, OR 97544 

USA 

phone: (541) 846-6704 

fax: (541) 846-6233 

www.horizonherbs.com 

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EVENTS 

A United Plant Savers Conference 

in Williams, Oregon 

Saturday, May 26, 2012 

A gathering in the midst of Herb Pharm’s spectacular gardens, this is a rare 

opportunity for us all to get together and do what we like best--Hands-on 

planting, identification and cultivation of herbs, cacti, show and tell, 

milling around the gardens, circling up, networking, and having fun! 

Amanda McQuade, Kevin Spelman, Ed Smith, Richo Cech, Jane Bothwell, 

Tim Blakely, Cascade Anderson Geller, Kathi Keville, Mark Wheeler, Autumn 

Summers, Mark Disharoon, Holly Crosson, Greg Tilford. 

Conference Topics Include: “Come-free” all about Comfrey (Richo’s talk), 

Aromatherapy, Herbs for Anmals, Ecological Water-Garden Design, 

Plant ID Walks. 

Call (802-476-6467) or visit www.herb-pharm.com/PTF_2012 

Saturday, June 9, 2012 

Join us for a day full of herbal wisdom and lore to celebrate the first season 

of the Memphis Herb Garden. Richo Cech, Steven Foster, Susan Bellsinger 

will lead tours, talks, culinary demos, and hands-on workshops. 

Call 901-636-4128 or g o to www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

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