Horizon Herbs Catalog Fall 2014-15

Plant it in the Fall!
Fall/Winter
2014/15 Catalog
A Celebration of Organic Roots

Organic Seeds & Plants straight from
GMO-free Josephine County!
Common, Quirky, Eclectic, Bizarre
very much alive!
New Aloe Section
Fall-Sown Organic Seeds
Vegetable Seeds
Culinary and Medicinal Herb Seeds
FALL PLANT & ROOT SALE
Books, Herbal Extracts & more . . .
Horizon Herbs Plant it in the Fall!

Fall/Winter Catalog 2014/15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dear Seeders Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Terms of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Whats New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Herb Pharm Liquid Herbal Extracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
The Medicinal Herb Grower, vol 1 book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Making Plant Medicine book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Dried Herbs & Spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Mycorrhizal Inoculant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Neem Oil Soap, Sweetgrass Braids & Incense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Seed Cleaning Screens & Plant Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Certifications, Abbreviations, Conversions, Formulas & Purity . . . . . . .11
Seed Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Snowdown Plant it in the Fall! Organic Vegetable Seed Collection . . . . .12
Kidzerbs Gardening Kit for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lifeline Medicinal Herb Garden Seed Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Live Roots, Bulbs & Tubers Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1418
Cover Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Vegetable Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2025
Seeds of Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2664
Tulsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Yucca & Agave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Medicinal Trees, Shrubs & Woody Vines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
PLANT SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CENTERFOLD GREEN PAGES 16
PLANT SALE ORDER FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GREEN PAGE 6
LIVE ROOTS & BULBS LIST & ORDER FORM . . . . .GREEN PAGE 8
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Shipping Charts for Seeds, Books & Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Order Form for Seeds, Books & Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-70
Additional Order Form for Plants & Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-72
Shipping Charts for Plants & Trees, Bulbs & Roots . . . .Inside back cover
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Horizon Herbs LLC

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Williams, OR 97544
phone: (541) 846-6704
fax: (541) 846-0872
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Catalog written by Richard A. Richo Cech Copyright 2014 Richard A. Cech
Art Director & Illustrations Sena Cech, Copyright 2014 Sena Cech
Dear Seeders,
The spring of 2014 was blessed with just enough rain at regular intervals.
We tilled in our cover crops, planted, weeded and then top dressed with organic
compost. The crops went berzerk! Last frost was early May, so our Peppers were
set out early and Tomatoes graced our salads before the fragrance of summer
mowing had the chance to remind us of picnics gone by. In the context of this
interplay, botanical delights and starry nights, we offer this fall catalog for your
gardening pleasure. May it seed the growth of your self-sufficiency in food,
medicine and happiness!
We had our challenges, of course, who doesnt? It was mid-July and my
usual flow had been diverted into numerous rivulets. I was bobbing around like a
chip of Cedar trying to decide which waterway would take me to the sea.
Hurrying out to the greenhouse, I went to grab a Gotu Kola plant that needed to
be transplanted to the garden, and in my haste stepped wonky on a concrete block.
It turned under my foot and as I fell, the corner of the block gashed deeply into
the side of my foot. It was not a wound that could be ignored, so after binding it
up (and planting the Gotu Kola), I embarked on a healing regimen that involved
three processes: Hot and cold soaks with Epsom salts, Goldenseal tincture, and
Comfrey root poultices. The Epsom salts clean the wound, the Goldenseal disinfects, and the Comfrey poultice speeds healing. It is a strange pair of bedfellows
in a way, Goldenseal being a smooth-leaved, rare and delicate plant of the forest,
and Comfrey being a rough-leaved, common and coarse plant of the open garden
and orchard. However, never was there a marriage more dynamic.
The wound, which really should have been stitched together with thread,
instead was sealed by the comforting combination of these good herbs. The
Goldenseal kept the swelling at bay, while the Comfrey root soothed the sore and
promoted growth of new tissue to fill in the gap. Reclining on my bed, foot
encased in a gooey mass, a towel strategically placed to preserve the bedsheets,
I had some time on my hands. Calling for my guitar, I played chords while the
poultice did its work. It was just what the doctor (didnt) order. This became my
routine, bandaging the foot in the morning, going about my work, and then poulticing in the afternoon. The Gotu Kola plant stretched in the sunshine and made a
flower. The Tomatoes ripened, the weeds grew with a vengeance, the wound
healed, and I soon strode, unlimping, with renewed appreciation, into the garden.
Love, Richo
TERMS OF BUSINESS
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: Each packet provides specific directions on good ways to germinate the seeds. Your success is important to us. If the seeds are planted in a reasonable
environment and dont 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. No additional shipping will be charged. For best results, sow seeds
immediately upon receipt.
Substitutions: Occasionally, we may have changed out the variety or species of a particular genus, because of our preferences or the unpredictability of nature. In that case, we will
make a substitution in your order with the good intention that you will be happy with what
you receive.
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 Sage. Clary WA no means Clary Sage seeds or plants will not be distributed to the
state of Washington, 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 seeds, plants, or rootstock obtained from us.
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. We are not
responsible for typos.
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 theres 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), 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, 2014 Richard A. Cech,
Catalog illustrations Sena Cech., Copyright 2014 Sena Cech. All Rights Reserved.
Horizon Herbs LLC

PO Box 69
Williams, OR 97544
ph: (541) 846-6704
fax: (541) 846-0872
homepage:
http://www.horizonherbs.com
customer service:
hhcustserv@horizonherbs.com
WHATS NEW
WHATS NEW
We here at Horizon Herbs have always delighted in making new offerings, highlighted in the pages of this catalog with the symbol <<NEW FOR 2015>>. First
off you might check page 13 for two new seed collections. Bouquet Garni is an
ages-old dry herb bundling technique for flavoring soups and sauces. Our new
offering of organic French Thyme is central to this formula. The Fines Herbes
seed collection will produce a delicious combination of herbs that are best
chopped fresh into scrambles, stir-fries, protein and vegetable dishes. This formula includes Chives, which is one of our new Alliums. In that vein, we are also
pleased to offer elegant Blue Solaise Leeks and the irrepressable Welsh Onion.
Aloes! Weve added 24 new species, a startling array of African succulents ranging from the dwarf Aloe (A. krapohliana) to the tallest tree Aloe (A barberae).
Zebra Aloes, Tiger Aloes, Fond-of-Stones Aloes, and even the highly sought-after
Spiral Aloe are now available. We believe that the newly updated cultivation
directions for growing Aloes from seed will be of great help, and really wish you
could have shared our delight when the Tree Aloes germinated5 days and there
they were, poking their succulent little tips right up through the white pumice.
We wanted to kiss them, but they were, alas, too small for our lips.
Check the MEDICINAL HERB SECTION for exciting listings like Osha
roots, Western Blue Flag, Western Spiderwort, Bundle Flower, Herba Stella, Hops
(yes, you can effectively grow Hops from seed!), and Wasabi. The Peony section
is up and running with the official Chinese herb P. lactiflora in the forefront. The
Ephedra section is a hidden jewel, with newly harvested organic seed of Bluestem
Ephedra (E. equisetina) and Ma-huang (E. sinica). This is just a heads-up, these
will sell out!
Check the TREE SECTION for availability of Black Goji plants and
newly harvested NEEM seed. Planting trees from seed is such a great pleasure,
especially if this can be done with children. After all, it is the children who will
most benefit from planting trees, along with the squirrels, the robins, and their
friends that variously cheep, chortle, call, crawl and whistle. Plant trees, people.
It is our best way of giving back to the Earth that which she has selflessly provided usour very life.
Beyond our wildest dreams, the Oregonians of Jackson and Josephine
County (our farms are in Josephine) recently passed a measure banning the growing of GMO crops. Hooray! It is REALLY GREAT to know that GMO Corn and
Beets are not sharing their questionable pollen with our organic crops. We extend
our thanks to all the people who worked so tirelessly to provide this safe haven!
This is to announce that Making Plant Medicine, your primary reference for herbal recipes, is now an e-book available for download to Kindle!
HERBAL EXTRACTS
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
Extract of Anise
$10.17
Extract of Arnica
$11.12
Extract of Artemisia annua $11.12
Extract of Ashwagandha $10.45
Extract of Astragalus
$10.64
Extract of Black Cohosh $10.64
Extract of Black Walnut
$10.93
Extract of Bloodroot
$10.17
Extract of Blue Cohosh
$10.64
Extract of Blue Vervain
$10.17
Extract of Boneset
$10.17
Extract of Bugleweed
$10.17
Extract of Burdock
$10.17
Extr. Cactus Grandiflorus $11.40
Extract of Calendula
$10.17
Calendula Succus
$10.74
Extr. of California Poppy $10.64
Extract of Cascara Sagrada $10.17
Extract of Catnip
$10.17
Extract of Cat's Claw
$10.64
Extract of Cayenne
$10.17
Extract of Celandine
$10.45
Extract of Chaparral
$10.17
Extract of Chickweed
$10.17
Extract of Comfrey
$11.21
Extract of Damiana
$10.17
Extract of Dandelion
$10.17
Extract of Echinacea
$10.64
Super Echinacea (extract) $12.16
Extr. of Black Elderberry $11.12
Extract of Elecampane
$10.17
Extract of Eleuthero
$11.21
Extract of Feverfew
$10.64
Extract of Gentian
$10.45
Extract of Ginger
$10.64
Extract of Goldenrod
$10.17
Extract of Goldenseal
$13.30
Extract of Gotu Kola
$10.64
Extract of Hawthorn
$10.64
Extract of Hops
$10.17
Extract of Horse Chestnut $11.12
Extract of Horseradish
$10.17
Extract of Juniper
$10.17
Pharma Kava Kava
$13.76
Extract of Lavender
$10.17
Extract of Lemon Balm
$10.17
Extract of Licorice
$10.64
Extract of Lobelia
$11.12
Extract of Lomatium
$10.64
4 oz
$38.67
$42.28
$42.28
$39.71
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$40.47
Liquid Herbal Extract
1 oz
Extract of Marshmallow
Extract of Motherwort
Extract of Mullein
Extract of Myrrh
Extract of Nettle
Extract of Oat Seed
Extract of Oregon Grape
Extract of Passionflower
Peppermint Spirits
Extract of Prickly Ash
Extract of Red Root
Extract of Rosemary
Extr. of Saint John's Wort
Extr. of Shepherd's Purse
Extract of Skullcap
Extract of Spilanthes
Extract of Valerian
Extract of Wild Yam
Extract of Willow Bark
$10.17
$10.17
$10.64
$10.17
$10.45
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$10.45
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4 oz
$38.67
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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 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
Oil of Arnica
Oil of Calendula
Oil of Saint John's Wort
Oil of Tea Tree
Trauma Oil
1oz
$11.12
$10.93
$10.64
$13.30
$11.21
4 oz
$42.28
$41.52
$40.47
$50.54
$42.56
Herb Pharm Original Salve

26 g tin $9.40
Contains a potent blend of herbal oils:
Comfrey, Saint Johns Wort, Calendula,
Mullein, Chickweed, Plantainpowerful!
We at Horizon Herbs are plant people
not licensed doctors. We do not give
health advice. Please seek help from a
qualified health practitioner for any
health problems.
More than this list available! Check www.horizonherbs.com or call us: (541) 846-6704.
BOOKSTORE
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..
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
A Modern Herbal by Maude Grieve
(2 volumes) This is the anchor reference for ecological niche, in dynamic equilibrium,
herbs used in Western Herbalismcompre- amongst the different species within the
hensive and full of plant descriptions, actions landscape. This book transforms negativity
and indications, recipes and entertaining his- into medicine!
$19.95 (348 pages, color inserts, maps)
torical accounts. Grieves English country
womans personality shines through in this Medical Herbalism, The Science and
classic work. Black-and-white plate illus.
Practice of Herbal Medicine
$35.90 (2 volumes, 888 pages, soft cover)
by David Hoffman
This is an advanced textbook for herbal
Chinese Herbal Medicine
practitioners, giving an understandable and
Third Edition, by Dan Bensky
in-depth teaching on the chemistry of plants,
This is the standard reference on Chinese
materia medica, delving into 473 medicinal a balanced look at safety issues, specific
formulas according to body systems, and a
substances in great detail. Classified
according to the properties of the herbs, this 150 herb strong materia medica.
book elucidates the names, mechanisms of $60.00 (Hardbound, 666 pages)
action, specific indications, combinations,
Medicinal Plants of the Desert and
preparations, cautions and contraindications, Canyon West by Michael Moore
and dosage. Botanical line drawings of
This book covers many heretofore unknown
great clarity. All students of TCM need this. and largely unused plants of the American
$130.00 (1,311 pages, hard cover)
Southwest, with characteristically witty
descriptions and stories, in a rough, rambling,
The Eclectic Materia Medica,
and engaging style. Distribution maps, line
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
drawings, and color plates.
by H.W. Felter, MD
First published in 1922, this book is a singu- $13.95 (184 pages, soft cover)
Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West
larly articulate tour-de force of American
by Michael Moore
herbs and herbalism, containing much the
same information as the 2 volume set known This rewrite of the original classic is a thoras Kings Dispensatory. Arranged by herb ough revisiting of the subject matter in an
name, The Eclectic Materia Medica gives expanded and spiffed-up format. Ready wit
a thorough rendering of constituents, prepa- and insight produced this worthy classic.
$24.95 (351 pages, soft cover, line drawings,
rations, indications, dosages, actions, and
therapy. Felters style is crisp and erudite. distribution maps, and color plates)
This book was written back when doctors
Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West
believed that people were imbued with a
by Michael Moore
vital force and when medicines and
In this beatifully rendered compendium, our
drugs were both words that referred to mentor treated every herb equally, from the
plants.
lowly Hedge Nettle to the towering
$95.00 (Hardbound, 743 pages)
Redwood. Copious glossaries.
Line drawings and color plates.
Herbs for Healthy Aging
$22.50 (358 pages, soft cover)
by David Hoffman
Medicinal Plants of the Southern
This is a practical guide to using herbal
Appalachians by Patricia K. Howell
medicines in addressing the health care
When it comes to regional herbals, theres
needs of people aged over fifty. Hoffman
been a gap as wide as Cumberland waiting
has always had a most simple and clear
way of explaining the actions of herbs and for a good book to fill it upand this is it!
Ever wonder about the local uses of
the indications for their use. This book is
Devils Walking Stick, Indian Pipe, or
really the best reference available on the
Rabbit Tobacco? This book will let you
subject.
in on these secrets, and more. Highly
$24.95 (335 pages, soft cover,
recommended.
not illustrated)
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)
The Medicinal Herb GrowerA Guide

for Cultivating Plants that Heal, vol. 1
by Richo Cech, illustrated by Sena Cech
BOOKSTORE
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 BasilTulsi;
Burdock; Calendula; Dandelion;
Echinacea; Elecampane; Gentian;
Goldenseal; Hawthorn; Ma-huang; JiaoJim Duke, PhD
gu-lan; Lobelia; Nettles; Sage; Stevia;
The most definitive herb growers
guide on the planet, a book that breathes and Saint Johns Wort. May the copy
you purchase soon be anointed with
with aliveness, humor, and how to
really do it! Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac. the happy splatter of homemade
herbal remedies.
Part 1: Principles of Natural Gardening
Part 1: Medicine Making includes:
Techniques includes: Observation in
Nature; Creating Plant Habitat; Benefits Drying & processing herbs; Tinctures
made the easy way; Math of tincturing;
of Diversity; Rules of Green Thumb
Part 2: Practices of Natural Gardening Vinegar extracts, Glycerites, Teas,
Herbal Oils, Salves, Poultices, and more
Techniques: Growth Cycles of Plants;
Part 2: A Gardeners Formulary
Preparing the Ground; Potting Soil;
Planting Seeds; Greenhouse, Shadehouse; includes: 116 herbs that can be cultivated in North Americaparts used, forMaking Cuttings; Caring for Plants
mulas, practical uses, dosages, and an
+ Seed Production; Herb Processing
overview of alternate species.
& Harvesting.
$19.95 (176 pp, soft cover)
Also available on Kindle!
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 bookno
bibliographic echoes, all good personal
gardening and nature first hand. This
book is a pleasure to read, and a treasure
of valuable cultural information.
Reverence, Obedience and the Invisible

in the Garden
by Alan Chadwick
Every year we plant our tomatoes, and as
lovers of diversity we plant different varieties every year. Except for one kind. It is
the Chadwicks Cherry, an irrepressively
vigorous vine that yields drooping clusters
of large, bright red, sweet cherry tomatoes,
every time we plant it, summer after glorious summer. Who is this man who selected this Tomato? The wizards wizard gardener of our times, who said (among many
other things!) The key is the visualization
of the Mystery of Nature. This book is
stuffed full of: folk tales you probably
never heard before, recited by Chadwick
from memory; herb lore that pulses with
authenticity; the brass tacks of French
Intensive gardening with an emphasis on
companion planting and nutrient recycling.
I adore this book.
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, youre likely to quickly find the
plant in this book. My copy is sweatstained and thoroughly thumbed. Many
color plates. $19.00 (366 pages, soft cover)
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 our botanical gardens.
500 species and 600 color plates.
$22.00 (442 pages, flexicover)
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 Holy Basil in ritual
and worship. This is a spiritual book,
offered up to Amma, and contains the 108
sacred names of Tulsi.
Rosemary Gladstars Herbal Recipes for
Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar
This is Rosemarys herbal centerpiece,
drawing from a lifetimes experience with
herbsas 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 homespun 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. Their approach puts
food on the table while planning for the
health and happiness of our childrens 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)
DRIED HERBS & SPICES
Dried Bilberries, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 g/bag, $19.90

Dried Black Elderberries, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 g/bag, $19.90
Dried Comfrey, Russian leaf, crushed, Organic . . . . . . . . . 50 g/bag, $7.90
Dried Hawthorn Berries, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . .100 g/bag, $7.90; $29.90/lb
Dried Rosemary Leaf, Whole, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 g bag, $4.90
Dried Summer Savory Herb, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 g/bag, $7.90
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, tastebuds, and
trials, they are really potent stuff!
Tulsi Tea (Ocimum sanctum) leaves, tea cut, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.90/lb
Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) fruit, powdered, Organic . . . . . . . .$17.90/lb
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root, powdered, Organic . . . . .$22.90/lb
Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf, powdered, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.90/lb
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) root, powdered, Organic . . . . . . .$22.90/lb
Triphala (Amla, Bibhitaki and Haritaki) formula, Organic . . . . . .$15.90/lb
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root, powdered, Organic . . . . . . . . . . .$29`.90/lb
AFRICAN AND TIBETAN GOODS
AFRICAN 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. Although they are not certified
organically grown, they are of highest quality, and weve personally verified that
no chemicals or fertilizers are used in their planting, growing, processing, and
storage. Recent spices of highest quality offered at a very reasonable price.
FROM THE SPICE ISLANDS OF ZANZIBAR
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) whole peppercorns, dried . . . . . 50 g bag/$4.90

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) bark, whole, dried . . .50 g/bag $4.90
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) pods, green, dried . . . . .50 g/bag $4.90
Cloves (Eugenia aromatica) whole, dried . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 g/pkt $4.90
Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) Tea Cut, dried . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 g/pkt $4.90
Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) Premium . . . . . . . . .20 g/pkt $9.90; $39.90/100 g
MYCORRHIZAE, PUMICE, SOAP, INCENSE 10
MycoBlast mycorrhizal
inoculant. Mycoblast is a concentrated
soil inoculant that uses the power of beneficial fungi to create a symbiosis
between the roots of the plants and the
soil. Glomus spp., beneficial Bacillus
spp., and Trichoderma harzianum in a
base of powdered Kelp. The packet
mixes easily into one gallon of water,
which may then be used to water your
plants, helping them absorb water and
nutrients more efficiently, leaving the soil
spongy and alive. We have become
addicted to this in our growing, especially
when watering in transplants. Mycoblast
tea really helps them them take root. We
have also discovered that watering in
newly seeded flats of Astragalus and
Licorice with Mycoblast vastly improves
germination, growth and nitrogen nodulation of these choice entities.
Nitrogen nodulation on
Licorice roots
$2.00/pkt, sufficient to make 1 gallon

of MycoBlast Plant Food
Pure Eastern Oregon Pumice.
10 lb bag $15.25 [no international sales]
Neem Oil Soap. What we imagined was going to be a potent medicinal soap also
turned out to be a premier all-purpose bath and hand soap. Formulated by Richo and
handmade by Bunnys Bath, this gentle yet potent bar has proven its excellence. The soap
is made of organic Olive oil, contains fragrantly circulation-stimulating 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 remains potent in the
end product. Neem oil has been shown to be antifungal to athletes foot; helps clear acne;
antiparasitic to fleas, head lice and body lice.
4 oz bar $4.00 each, 10 bars $37.50, 100 bars $350.00
Sweetgrass Braids. Made by First Nations People from

Saskatchewan, these are hand-braided 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 timeimparting 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.
$4.90/1 oz. bag;
$29.90/lb (consisting of pieces ~20 g each.)
UNSURPASSABLE HEALING INCENSE

Diverse sacred substances are compounded and hand rolled by Sithar Dorje and
Family, Tibetan refugees living in Nepal. The incense is made according to the
exacting formula of HH Chagdud Rinpoche and is unsurpassable in its
healing fragrance.
30 sticks in a 2.2 oz box, $10.00
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DRYING SCREENS & PLANT TAGS
Stainless Steel and Cedar Screens
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 setonce you start to use them, youll see what we mean, and youll be
glad you have them all.
Set of 8 graduated screens/$189.50 + Actual shipping
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
Certifications, Abbreviations, Conversions, Formulas, and Purity:

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.
TCM is Traditional Chinese Medicine; TWM is Traditional Western Medicine
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
dosagelong-term use or excessive dosage may prove harmful.
PAs. Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) 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 & packed in coir (coconut fiber).
Dried seeds are hand-rubbed, sorted through graduated stainless steel screens, then further
purified with wind-winnowing and . . . breath.
SEED COLLECTIONS
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SNOWDOWN
SNOWDOWN SEED COLLECTION

Certified Organically Grown
Fall-sown Vegetable Seeds
Vacuum packed to last and last
Our desire is to get the highest nutrient value plants into your bodies.
SNOWDOWN supplies you with the seeds you need to keep nutrient-rich
vegetables on the table from late summer into the winter.
Economically prudent and in terms of healthpriceless!
More info on these vegetable seeds starts on page 18.
SNOWDOWN consists of 1 packet each of:
Beet, Detroit Dark Red (50 seeds/pkt)
Broccoli, Green Sprouting (300 seeds/pkt)
Carrots, Scarlet Nantes (500 seeds/pkt)
Chicory, Italian Dandelion (200 seeds/pkt)
Greens, Collard, Champion (200 seeds/pkt)
Greens, CreasyWinter Cress (100 seeds/pkt)
Kale, Lacinato (200 seeds/pkt)
Leeks, Blue Solaise (100 seeds/pkt)
Lettuce, Winter Density (500 seeds/pkt)
Peas, Oregon Sugar Pod II (50 seeds/pkt)
Radish, Daikon White (200 seeds/pkt)
Spinach, Winter (200 seeds/pkt)
Snowdown Collection $24.95

Lifeline Pricing, Organic
Kidzerbs: A Kids Guide to Growing Medicinal Plants.

Garden kit includes: Kidzerbs book by Sena Cech,
12 Organic Seed packets: Basil, Borage, Calendula, California Poppy,
Catnip, Chamomile, Fennel, Feverfew, Flax, Johnny-Jump-Up, Lemon Balm,
Love-in-the-Mist, and 12 wooden row markers.
Kidzerbs: $19.95, a great gift for a kid in your life!
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SEED COLLECTIONS CONTD
Bouquet Garni Seed Collection

Made into small boquets and dried, the herbs
impart their essence to fine cookery.
1 packet each of:
Basil, Genovese (Ocimum basilicum)
Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum)
Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis),
Thyme, French (Thymus vulgaris)
Bouquet Garni Seed Collection:
$9.95/4 pkts, Organic
Fines Herbes Seed Collection

Chopped up fresh, these fine herbs impart luscious taste and aroma
to high-end cuisine. Herbal butter extraordinaire!
1 packet each of:|
Chives (Allium schoeneprasum)
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana),
Parsley, Flat-Leaved (Petroselinum crispum),
Tarragon, Russian (Artemisia dracunculus)
Fines Herbes Seed Collection:

$9.95/4 pkts, Organic
LIFELINE HERB GARDEN SEED COLLECTION

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.
Inside18 Strictly Medicinal full size seed packets, 1 each of:
Astragalus, Gobo Burdock, Mixed Calendula, German Chamomile, Echinacea
purpurea, Elecampane, Evening Primrose, Brown Flax, Lemon Balm,
Marshmallow, Official Motherwort, Nettles, Cayenne Pepper,
Garden Sage, Official Valerian, Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil), Wood Betony
and Yarrow.
18 pkts/$29.95Lifeline Pricing, Organic
ROOTS, BULBS & TUBERS
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LIVE ROOTS, BULBS AND TUBERS
Planting dormant, live roots in the fall is simply the best way to get these much
sought after plants established in your gardens. Far from lying asleep in the soil,
the fall-planted rhizomes soon begin to dig in to their new home, sending out
feeder roots and gaining a sense of place. By the time spring rolls around, your
fall-planted live roots are ready to shoot up, leaf out, flower, and fruit from an
established and nicely acclimatized foundation. We begin shipping in September,
continuing till we get snow and the ground freezesusually mid to late
December. Although we are well-stocked, your early order assures availability.
Black Cohosh . . . . .Cimicifuga racemosa
This is the most universally adaptable of all
the Appalachian medicinals. We receive
ongoing reports from gardening friends all
over the United States who have been hugely successful in cultivating this plant from
our vigorous, weighty rootstock. A showy
favorite on the shady border, striking compound leaves give rise to tall, white flowering racemes to 5 feet. illus. above, comparison of Black and Blue Cohosh roots,
50 seeds/pkt $3.95, Organic
$5.00/dormant root
$27/6 dormant roots
$75.00/20 dormant roots, Organic
Bloodroot . . . . . . .Sanguinaria canadensis
The early spring flowers are pure white, arising from the blood-red rhizomes prior to the
unfurling of the fleshy, palmate leaves.
When transplanting, place the rhizome at the
soil surface, buried only about halfway in,
making sure the rootlets are covered with
soil. Then cover with mulch. After several
years the Bloodroot will naturalize. The sap
of the plant contains the alkaloid sanguinarine; an expectorant and anticancer agent.
Low-dose botanical.
$5.00/dormant root,
$27/6 dormant roots, Organic
Blue Cohosh . .Caulophyllum thalictroides

A shy plant, these nonetheless will exhibit
great vigor. The dried root is a classic herb for
increasing force of contractions during
labora special ally.
$5.00/dormant root,
$27.00/6 dormant roots,
Butterbur . . . . . . . . . .Petasites palmatus
(Petasites)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the western
US. Hardy to -20 F. The plant bears luxurious, umbrella-shaped leaves. Treats spasmodic cough or deep-seated pain. Contains
PAs. Plant prefers partial shade and moist
garden soils or streamside habitat.
$5.00/live root, Organic
Calamus . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acorus calamus
(Sweet Flag, Rights Whats Wrong Herb)
Perennial monocota water plant. Hardy to
-30 F. Bitter and aromatic rhizome is a premier digestive herb, also used to clarify
mind. Nestle cutting roots down, bud up, into
moist soil or in shallow water of pond or
stream. Seeds need warm/cold/warm strat.
200 seeds/pkt $2.95
$4.50/budded rhizome cutting, Organic
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ROOTS, BULBS, TUBERS
COMFREY
Fast-growing medicinal, veterinary, and permaculture herb extraordinaire. The roots and
leaves contain the valuable cell-proliferant
allantoin. Contains PAs. Besides making
salve from the dried root, the leaves make a
great free livestock feed that contains up to
30% protein. We give them to goats and rabbits to cure scours. Used for making biodynamic tea for plantsorganic, farm-derived,
and vegetarian. Permaculturalists plant
Comfrey around fruit trees to build soil and
bring up valuable nutrients. Plant comfrey
roots anytime in rich, well-drained soil,
water well, and you will have itforever.
Camas, Blue . . . . . . . Camassia quamash

Herbaceous perennial; bulbous. Native to
the NW. Major foodstuff of the Native
Americans. Prefers full sun and moist garden soil or meadowland that is moist in the
spring and dries out in the summer. Plant
bulbs in fall for flowers in spring. Flowers
on long racemes, deep blue-violet.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
$7.95/6 bulbs
$20.00/20 bulbs
Celandine . . . . . . . . . .Chelidonium majus
Family: Poppy (Papaveraceae)
Herbaceous perennial, self-seeding. Native
to Europe and temperate Asia. Hardy to
-15 F. A penetrating alterative ingredient in
hand and foot baths for treating debilitating
disease. Low dose botanical. Plant prefers
fast-draining soil but plenty of water, shade
to part sun, and grows fastest during the cool
weather of early spring and fall.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
$9.95/g (~500 seeds), Organic
$5.00/root with crown, Organic
Comfrey, Russian Bocking 14 Cultivar . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Symphytum x uplandicum
illus. left. Sterile hybrid very robust and fastgrowing. This variety preferred by permaculturalists.
$3.00/rooted cutting,
$12.00/6 rooted cuttings,
$35.00/20 rooted cuttings, Organic
Comfrey, True . . . .Symphytum officinale
One of the native land races from Europe,
sporting richly colored, dangling purple
flowers, this one is often called var. patens.
An abundant seeder, this taxon is preferred
by herbalists and rare plant enthusiasts. Sow
seeds early spring.
*$7.20/plant, $17.55/3 plants, Organic
Ginseng, American......Panax quinquefolius
Premier sexual and digestive tonic.
Stratified seed (which is what we provide
starting in September all the way through
December) is planted in the fall to early winter for emergence of the seedling in the
spring. The best advice is simple advice.
Find a shady and well-drained area on your
land (forest or shade garden), rake back the
preexisting leaf mulch and plant seeds in the
soil about 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep.
Then, rake the mulch back over the top of the
planting. When seedlings emerge, thin to 12
inches apart.
$14.85/10g (~120 seeds)
$96.25/100 g (~1,200 seeds)
No international sales (CITES)
Goldenrod, Official . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .Solidago canadensis var. gigantea
Rhizomatous perennial with multiple nodding stems bearing profuse yellow plumes to
6 feet. Urinary tonic of great repute. Seed is
best pressed into surface of soil in spring.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
$5.00/root, Organic
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GOLDENSEAL
Goldenseal . . . . . . .Hydrastis canadensis
Family: Crowfoot
(Ranunculaceae)
Woodland herbaceous perennial.
Native to the central and eastern
hardwood forests of America,
Goldenseal is one of the best
herbal medicines, being astringent and antibacterial, used for
treatment of a wide array of
wounds and internal ailments,
especially useful in treating
infections of all kinds. The herb
is insanely popular and sells
well wherever it is encountered,
be it in the herb store, farmers
market or roadside stand. We
have had a very good year on
Goldenseal seed and are eager
to move deeply discounted 10 g
packets of this vibrant seed on
to serious gardeners who would
make a smart investment in this
popular herb.
Why grow Goldenseal from seed?
Planting the seed in shadehouse, shade garden or forest bed gets the plant started
out just the same way as it would grow in nature. There are over 500 seeds in a
$29.85 packet of Goldenseal seeds, and this many roots would cost over
$1,000.00. Of course it takes a couple of years for the seedlings to grow to root
size, but this is one of those cases where a little patience may produce big profit in
the long run. Furthermore, we have found that Goldenseal roots grown from seed
actually put on more mass faster than mature Goldenseal roots planted out to the
shade garden. It appears that once the plant begins to make flowers and berries,
this is where it puts most of its effort. Growing from seed looks better and better!
When do I plant it? Thats the whole point! It is time to plant it NOW, in a
cool, moist and shady spot, buried about 1 inch in the mineral soil, tamped
securely, and covered with an inch or two of leaf mulch or moist coir. Emergence
of the healthy seedling is in the spring. Pretty easy to plant. More info at
horizonherbs.com.
Looking for an herb that will give good return in home medicine and cash money?
Goldenseal is a really good choice. We recommend it out of our experience
it works!
50 seeds/pkt $9.95,
$49.85 $29.85/10 g (~500 sds) Organic
No international sales (CITES)
$3.50/dormant root (3-year or older)
$53.00/20 dormant roots
ROOTS, BULBS, TUBERS
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Lily-of-the-Valley . . . .Convallaria majalis

Rhizomatous perennial flower of shade garden or deep woods. Native to Europe. The
bell-like, waxy-white flowers emit a lovely
perfume. Low doses of the plant have a
strengthening effect on the heart muscle.
The plant prefers a rich, sandy, acid loam.
Seeds are dark-dependent, 2-phase germinators. Sow in fall. Space 6 inches. Flowers
to 12 inches.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
$7.20/plant, $17.55/3 plants, Organic
Mayapple, American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Podophyllum peltatum
illus. above. Colony-forming plant has an
umbrella-like, palmate leaf and bears a waxy,
white flower of delightful fragrance. The
Mayapple patch is a showy landscape feature
and, as long as soil is moist, will withstand
full sun. The dried root is used as an anticarcinogenic.
Low-dose botanical.
$4.50/dormant root,
$22.50/6 roots, Organic
Osha . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ligusticum porteri

Family: Carrot (Apiaceae)
(Bear Medicine)
Herbaceous perennial native to the Rocky
Mountains. Smokily aromatic root is one of
our best indigenous treatments for upper respiratory infection. Increasingly rare and
highly prized, we are pleased to offer Osha
seed and roots in this catalog. Sow seed in
fall to early spring or give 3 weeks moist
refrigeration and then sow warm.
Germination usually occurs in 80 days.
Plant prefers soils amended with compost,
and loves a thick mulch of coir, decomposed
sawdust or leaves. We find that fungal
mycelia run rampant through this mulch, living in close harmony with the Osha. It takes
Osha about 6 years to size up, so it is a long
grow to raise it up from seed. The roots we
are offering are 6 years old, and may be
transplanted to the garden upon receipt.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
$7.00/dormant root, Organic
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Saffron, Holy . . . . . . . . . . .Crocus sativus

Source of the enticingly delicious spice
Saffron. Plant immediately on receipt for
emergence in the fall. Usually flowers the
following year. Plant bulbs tip up in welldrained soil, 3 inches deep and 6 inches
apart. Plant prefers even watering and sun to
part shade. Does excellently in pots. The
spice consists of the dried flower stigma.
$9.95/6 bulbs
$25.00/20 bulbs
Stoneroot . . . . . . . .Collinsonia canadensis
Sturdy, handsome, broad-leaved plant
bears bright panicles of yellow flowers that
smell like lemons. Tincture of the fresh,
stone-hard root helps shrink varicosities
general vascular tonic of great utility.
$5.00/dormant root,
Valerian, Official . . .Valeriana officinalis
Family: Valerian (Valerianaceae)
illus. above. Plant roots down, with crown
just peeping through the soil, in regular garden soil or fast draining soil in full sun to part
shade and water well. The aerial parts will
soon start to show. In the early spring, the
flowering stalks rise up from the crown, visited night and day by myriad pollinators that
buzz about, knocking into each other, then
clinging to the flower, enraptured by her
spell of somnolence, even be it just from the
smell.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95,
$9.95/g (~1,200 seeds), Organic
$4.00/root, Organic
Wild Yam, American quaternata . . . . . . .

.............................Dioscorea quaternata
Native to the Eastern American hardwood
forests. Hardy to -10 F. Dried root is antispasmodic to smooth muscle of uterus and GI
tract. Sow in fall for germination in the
spring. Plant prefers partial shade. Space 1
foot apart. Trellis.
$5.00/dormant root
Wild Yam, Chinese . . . .Dioscorea batatas
Perennial vine. In the humid evenings and
mornings, the ball-like, cream-colored flowers exude a rich Cinnamon fragrance. Both
the weighty, smooth underground tubers and
the small, potato-like aerial tubers are ediblea delicious nutrient tonic. The underground tuber is best prepared by slicing (like
a Potato) and pan-frying in a little oil. The
mucilage gives way to a chewy goodness that
is hard to beat. The plant is also considered
to be an herbal treatment for nerve pain, bedwetting, spermatorrhea, irritable bowel, and
diarrhea. Plant tubers about an inch deep in
pots or directly in a rich hill in the garden.
Easy. Provide trellis.
6 aerial tubers/$3.95, Organic
Orders received prior to Oct. will be backordered and delivered from the new harvest.
Wild Yam, Japanese . .Dioscorea japonica
Perennial vine with elegant, heart-shaped
leaves, deliciously edible tubers. Trellis.
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COVER CROPS
Plant it in the Fall! COVER CROPS SECTION

Feeding Soil = Feeding Family
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. Sow early fall
or spring. Broadcast, rake in, and keep
moist. Use 1 lb per 1,000 sq. feet.
$6.25/100 g (~170,000 seeds),
$12.00/lb (~2,040,000 seeds),
3 lbs+/$9.00/lb, 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 spring, summer or fall)
Excellent biomass and nectar producing
cover crop for warm soils. Fast germination
and quick growth make this an ideal choice
for protecting bare soil from the sun, working well on both fertile and depleted soils.
Buckwheat sequesters soil phosphorus and
solubilizes for use by other plants, an excellent all around companion plant that can
readily be sown between rows of other
crops. Sow 2 lbs per 1,000 square feet;
30 lbs per acre. Grows to 2 feet tall.
$5.00/lb, Organic
CLOVER:
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-foldthey loosen subsoil with
their roots, fix nitrogen in the soil, and dispel disease from the human body.
Clover, Crimson . . .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. Excellent
choice for undersowing to corn or other
annual crops, forcing out weeds and nourishing the soil. Bears myriads of truly luxurious, upright blossoms; quickly producing
monotypic stand that fixes 150 lbs of pure
nitrogen per acre.
$12.00/100 g (~100,000 seeds),
$22.00/lb (~454,000 seeds), Organic
Clover, Medium Red . .Trifolium pratense

Native to temperate Europe and Asia. Hardy
to -40 F. The tea thins the blood and helps
dispel toxins from the system. Used as a
cover crop, 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 3 days.
Sow 1 lb/2,000 sq. feet; 10 lbs/acre.
$6.00/100 g (~140,000 seeds),
$11.00/lb (~636,000 seeds),
3 to 24 lb: $8/lb, Organic
For planting, inoculated with rhizobium.
Clover and Poppies Mix (for all seasons)
A beautiful mix of: Clover, Red; Clover,
Crimson; Poppy, California; and Poppy,
Flanders. 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
$24.00/lb, Organic
Fenugreek . . .Trigonella foenum-graecum
Annual. Native to the Mediterranean and
winter hardy to -10 F. Aromatic foliage
bearing white flowers with distinctive blue
markings. Breaks up heavy clay soils
contributes nitrogen and organic matter.
Direct-seed late summer, fall, or early
spring. Germinates in cold soils. Sow 1 lb
per 1000 square feet; 35 lbs per acre.
$10.25/100 g,
$22.00/lb, Organic
Planting, sprouting or extraction quality.
Oats, Cayuse (for winter)
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
$75.00/25 lb sack, Organic
Oats and Peas Mix (for fall, winter, spring)
The standard for a symbiotic cover crop that
may be sown fall or spring. The Cayuse
Oats grow tall to support the Field 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.
$5.00/lb,
Rye, Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secale cereal
This is the oldest domesticated crop, with
archaeological evidence dating back to the
Paleolithic. As a modern cover crop, it is an
effective plant for covering the garden beds
after harvest and protecting the soil through
the winter, seeded in before the ground
freezes. Scatter seed on prepared ground,
rake in, tamp, and keep moist until germination. Rye does well in any soil, rich or poor.
It prospers in clay, and improves the soil by
increasing carbon content. In the spring,
mow the grass, then turn the soil again,
incorporating the carbon. Sow 2 lbs per
1,000 sq ft.
$5.00/lb, Organic
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VEGETABLE SEEDS
To Plant Late Summer to Early Spring
Standard fall vegetable culture: Because vegetables have been tamed by long human
association, most of them respond favorably to the same general cultivation scenario: sun,
soil, and rain. First, amend your garden soil by incorporating cover crops and organic compost or worm castings. Then, prepare a fine seedbed by raking out the clumps, making the
beds about 4 feet wide with 2-foot paths in between. To plant seeds, make a furrow across
the surface of the bed, sprinkle in the seeds, cover them with soil and tamp down securely.
Summer-sown seeds are best planted about twice as deep as spring-sown seeds. Try to keep
the bed evenly moist until germ. Once the seeds germinate and the seedlings have sized up
a bit, thin them to the desired spacing. Cultivate often around the vegetables, using a hoe
or better yet, your fingers. Water only in the morning, evening, or night. Water deeply twice
a week, more if the sun is particularly fierce, less if there is rain. The following vegetables
have been chosen because they are fast maturing, cold-resistant, and store well. Many of
them taste sweeter after frost. Once temperatures begin to dip, you can extend the season
by mulching heavily, providing a floating row cover or by enclosing the plants in a cloche.
Happy winter salads!
BEET
Family: Goosefoot (Chenopodiaceae)

Biennial. 55 to 60 days to maturity. Sow
July-Sept., 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Germ in 7 to
14 days. Thin to 3 to 4 inches apart. The
roots are delicious, and the dark green
leaves are equally edible. Beets are high in
phosphorous, magnesium and irongood
blood builders. Source of betaine, which
helps improve digestibility of fats and proteins.
Beet, Detroit Dark Red . . . .Beta vulgaris

Roots very round, small to mid-sized, deep
red. Leaves reddish and delicious, steamed
or cut into stir fry. The epitomy of
Beetiness.
50 seeds/pkt $2.45
$14.85/10 g (~700 seeds), Organic
Beet, Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beta vulgaris
80 days to maturity. Massive, white roots
are super duper sweet. One of the few
places worldwide to buy OG Sugar Beet
seed.
Spring sown seeds are available at horizonherbs.com or by calling (541) 846-6704.
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BROCCOLI
Family: Mustard (Brassicaceae)

Annual. 50 to 60 days to maturity. Sow
July-Sept., 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Germ in 3 to
10 days. Thin to 18 inches apart. A nutrient-dense food high in Vitamins A, C, K,
B6, and E. Source of anticancer glucosinolates that help dissolve precancerous cells.
Broccoli helps the liver to detoxify the
blood.
Broccoli, Green Sprouting . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brassica oleracea italica
(De Cicco)
We love this plant because of the long harvest windowafter the main head is cut,
many more meals may be had by way of
multiple broccolinis.
300 seeds/pkt $2.45
$12.25/10 g (~3,000 seeds), Organic
Broccoli, Purple Peacock . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brassica oleracea
A novel cross between Broccoli and Kale
produces pleasantly non-spicy and very edible leaves for steaming as well as the classic
sprouting broccoli head with its multiple
side shoot broccolinis. The fresh, young
leaves make a toothsome salad.
Choy Sum, Purple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Brassica rapa var. purpurea
(Kosaitai, Hon tsai tsai)
Annual. 50 to 70 days. Cut and come again.
An easy to grow source of fat, tender stems
crowned by dark green leaves. Makes an
awesome stir-fry, or stems may be steamed,
heaped on a plate, and then drizzled with
olive oil, garlic, lemon and herbs. Sow late
summer or fall and thin to 6 inches apart.
200 seeds/pkt $2.95
VEGETABLE SEEDS
CARROTS
Daucus carota sativus

July-Aug., 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Germ in 10
to 21 days. Thin to 2 inches apart. Carrots
are loaded with minerals, beneficial
enzymes, fiber, Vitamins A, C, K and potassium, which counterracts the blood pressure
effects of excessive dietary sodium. Source
of the antioxidant molecule falcarinol.
Carrot, Scarlet Nantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scarlet Nantes is a high amino acid type,
nearly coreless and possessed of good oldtime carroty taste. The carrots measure 6 to
8 inches long and are good keepers.
$12.85/10 g (~4,750 seeds), Organic
Carrot, Cosmic Purple
.........
Rated excellent for attractiveness and taste,
these are purple skinned and orange fleshed,
spicy and crunchy. Retaining their high coloration even after cooked, we found these to
be excellent in stir-fry, a definite improvement over regular Carrots. Tapered roots
average 7 inches long. A favorite of children,
these are also usually the first to sell out at
the farmers market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Celery, Giant Red . . . . .Apium graveolens
Biennial normally grown as an annual for
the stalks that deliver true Celery flavor to
soups and dressing, 90 to 100 days to fullsized edibility, this is a good choice for late
summer to spring planting. Giant Red is disease resistant and cold hardy. Celery
requires a fertile soil and plenty of water for
a good crop. Plant 6 inches apart.
All our seeds are open-pollinated, untreated, and seed-saver friendly.
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GREENS
CHICORY
Family: Aster (Asteraceae)

Taprooted perennials native to Europe and
one of the oldest cultivated crops, growing in
sun to part shade. Crisp and delicious when
grown in rich, well-drained, evermoist soil,
these are all highly appreciated salad making
ingredients. Endives are very finely frilled,
Escarole is broadleaved, and Radicchio
makes heads like a mini-cabbage, being the
cold hardiest of all. Sow March through
May and July through September. Thin to 6
inches apart.
Endive, Nina . . . . . . . . .Cichorium endiva
Finely curled salad green, with dark green
leaves that create a fluffy effect in salads.
Escarole, Golden Giant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cichorium endiva
Large, 15 inch heads with golden hearts.
Seeds gerrminated in 3 days in warm soils
and even the seedlings glow with golden
stems. Escarole is very tasty in salad,
braised or roasted. Excellent in fall culture.
Escarole, Great Batavian . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cichorium endiva
Broad, smooth leaves with a creamy heart.
Chicory, Italian Dandelion . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cichorium intybus
Long, dark green, toothed leaves are the
same as you see sold as dandelion greens
in upscale markets. Mildly bitter, the leaves
do indeed taste much like Dandelion. They
tonify the digestion and purify the bloodstream. Excellent in fall culture.
Radicchio, Palla Rossa Cichorium intybus
Bright red, thick leaves with broad, white
veination, excellent color and texture for salads. Best flavor after frost. Leaves are also
a big treat when fried in olive oil and companioned with baby potatoes.
The truth is simple. Making dark green leafy

vegetables a part of your daily diet is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself from cancer.
Arugula, Domestic . . . . . . . .Eruca sativa
(Roquette)
Biennial. 30 days to salad. Deeply cut
leaves are a spicy, gourmet treat, excellent in
salads or stir-fried with olive oil. Standard
vegetable culture. Sow in successions,
spring or fall. Thin to 3 inches apart.
Dock, Red-Veined . . . .Rumex sanguineus
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Bloody Dock, Bloody Sorrel, Wood Dock)
Herbaceous perennial native to Europe,
hardy to -25 degrees F. Quick-growing salad
greens and unusual ornamental.
Good King Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Chenopodium bonus-henricus
Low-clumping perennial native to Central
Europe and hardy to -10 degrees F. A traditional vegetable of the cottage garden, the
leaves and young shoots are picked in the
spring and steamed as a pleasant potherb.
Greens, Cooking Mixed
Mixed cooking greens consist of Beets,
Spinach, Kale and Chard. Direct seed in the
garden, use containers, or extend the season
with the cloche. Scatter seed, water in, and
get ready for greens, pronto, planto.
Big 3 g packet $3.95, Organic
Greens, Collard, Champion . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Brassica oleracea acephala
July-Aug., 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Germinates in
3 to 10 days. Thin to 18 inches apart. Rich
in Vitamins K, A, C and manganese.
Champion makes long-standing, waxy, dark
blue-green leaves with white veination.
Non-heading. They are mild eating, and get
sweeter after frost.
200 seeds/pkt $2.45
$12.85/10 g (~3,000 seeds), Organic
Greens, Creasy . . . . . . . . .Barbarea verna
(Winter Cress)
Native to southern and eastern US, England,
and Germany. Deeply divided, glossy, dark
green leaves. Rich in Vit A, C, calcium, and
iron. High in anticancer isothiocyanates.
You put a mess of greens in a pot with a little water and cook over slow heat, then eat
with cornbread and beans. Or, for the raw
foodist in us all, bring salad dressing out to
the patch, then pick and dip and eat it naked.
100 seeds/pkt $2.45
$12.85/10 g (~6,000 seeds), Organic
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Greens, Mustard, Great Wave Miike . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brassica juncea
Large and tender leaves with a flavor that is
both sweet and hot. Plant anytime for baby
salad greens, but plant in fall for attaining a
full head. Very frost hardy.
Greens, Salad Mixed
Mixed salad greens consist of Red Lettuce,
Buttercrunch Lettuce, Oakleaf Lettuce,
Arugula (Roquette) and Mizuna. Directseed in the garden, use containers, or extend
the season with the cloche. Scatter seed,
water in, and get ready for salad pronto,
planto.
Big 3 g packet $3.95, Organic
Greens, Shungiku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .Chrysanthemum coronarium
(Chop Suey Greens)
Annual. 40 days to maturity. Native to
Eurasia. This is a cultivated strain originally from China. Young, green plant is delicious in salad mixes. Standard vegetable
culture. Sow in successionsfall or spring.
Germ is fast even in cold soils. Prefers cool
weather for best taste. Thin to 4 inches
apart, and eat while succulent and young.
Mache . . . . . . . . . . . .Valerianella locusta
Gently demulcent and tasty salad green.
sow fall to spring in successions and eat
when very young and tender.
Mizuna . . . . . . .Brassica rapa nipposinica
Fast-growing multi-stemmed rosette for
salad or stir-fry. Baby stage attained in 21
days, mature at 40! Cut and come again.
VEGETABLE SEEDS
KALE

Biennial or overwintering annual. 40 to 50
days to maturity. Sow Aug-Sept., 1/2 to 1
inch deep. Germ in 5 to 10 days. Thin to 6
inches apart. Rich in Vit A, C, K, B6, calcium, and magnesium. Vitamin and nutrient
absorbtion is enhanced by steaming lightly
or stir-frying with olive oil as opposed to
eating raw. High fiber content helps move
toxins out of the body. Probably the best
vegetable to eat for prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Kale, Lacinato . . . . . . .Brassica oleracea
(Dinosaur Kale) The demand for quality
Lacinato seed this past season exceeded
supply. This year, we made sure to grow a
large crop! This is the darling of the dark
green leafy revolution, and for good reason.
Braised with a little olive oil and tamari, one
experiences a taste of heaven while enjoying
the benefits of living on earth.
$9.85/10 g (~3,000 seeds), Organic
Kale, White Russian .Brassica oleracea
Leaves deeply dissected, dark green with
white stems and veining. Extremely vigorous, highly tolerant of cold, wet soils, very
tasty, best after frost
Kale, Winter Red . . . . .Brassica oleracea
This Ruso-Siberian red kale is very cold
hardy and uniform. It is more tender than
most Kales, and especially well suited for
winter gardening, cloche or greenhouse.
Spinach, Bloomsdale . .Spinacea oleracea
Family: Goosefoot (Chenopodiaceae)
Annual. 50 to 60 days to maturity. Sow
Aug.-Sept, 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Germ in 6 to
12 days. Soil temp must be below 85 F for
efficient germ. Thin to 3 inches apart. One
of the most nutrient-dense foods; rich in
Vitamins K, C, A, E, B6, thiamine,
riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium
and a wide array of other micronutrients.
Consumption of Spinach is tantamount to
taking a vitamin pill, and is a heck of a lot
more bioavailable to our digestion.
$6.85/10 g (~800 seeds), Organic
Spinach, Malabar Red . . . .Basella rubra
Family: Madeira Vine (Basellaceae)
Perennial climbing vine native to Africa and
Southwestern India (the Malabar coast).
Protect from frost. Very quick-growing
heat-tolerant Spinach substitute can be
grown as a summer annual in the temperate
US, producing edible leaves in 55 days.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
Spinach, Winter . . . . . .Spinacea oleracea
Like Bloomsdale, Above, except leaves less
heavily savoyed and more cold hardy.
Scatter freely on disturbed soil and reap the
benefits!
VEGETABLE SEEDS
LETTUCE
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Annual or overwintering annual. Sow Aug
to Oct., 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Germ in 5 to 10
days. Thin to 1 foot apart. Lettuce seed will
not germinate at temperatures exceeding 85
F, and truly, the plant grows best in the cool
months, surviving to as low as 20 F.
Besides making the finest, crunchy salads,
Lettuce is rich in lifegiving chlorophyll and
Vitamins K, A, B1, B2, C and folic acid.
The ultimate weight loss food. All of these
lettuces have been chosen for fall or early
spring culture.
Lettuce, Butterhead Kweik . . .L. sativa
Lime green Buttercrunch Lettuce, which
forms a headso soft, so crunchy, so filling!
Butterhead embodies all of the positive
things about Lettuce, and it is our favorite.
Lettuce, Cardinale . . . . . . .Lactuca sativa
55 days. Wine red Batavian crisp-leaf developing eventually into a nice head. Well-proportioned leaves keep extra long.
Lettuce, Crisp Mint Romaine . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lactuca sativa
Mint green leaves wrap around the white
heart of this superior selection of Romaine.
Excellent choice for late summer and winter
gardening, as it remains sweet and solid
through the colder days of autumn and into
the winter. Our trials showed rampant germ
in 3 days in warm garden soil. Romaine is
the most nutrient dense of the standard lettuces, and it is very slow to bolt. If you are
participating in the smoothie revolution,
use this!
Lettuce, Green Towers Romaine L. sativa
Standard Romaine makes a columnar head
that conserves space in the bed while pumping out significant quantities of salad. Slow
to bolt. We love this lettuce Ceasar style,
sliced and with a sprinkling of olive oil and
parmesan, whipped into our smoothies, or
used as a base for tomato/cucumber salads.
Lettuce, Fine Cut Oak Leaf . . . .L. sativa

55 days. Light green, sometimes laced with
pink, these very deeply cut leaves are
extremely cold hardy and provide salad well
into the winter months.
Lettuce, Miners . . . .Claytonia perfoliata
40 days. Diminutive forest dweller native to
the Pacific Northwest. An early spring riser,
it works best to scatter seeds in cool moist
shade in the fall for an early spring show of
the crunchily edible rosettes of moonlike,
centrally perforated leaves.
50 seeds/pkt $2.45
Lettuce, Wild . . . . . . . . . . .Lactuca virosa
(Lettuce Opium)
Native to Europe. Hardy to 10 F. Blackseeded with high yield of luctucarium
mildly sedative, antitussive and analgesic.
As a salad green, excellent in the winter and
very early spring. Beyond then, inedible in
salads, but loaded with harvestable latex.
Flowers yellow to 8 feet.
Lettuce, Winter Density . . . . . . .L. sativa
55 days. Butterhead/Romaine type with dark
green leaves. Romaine is most nutrientdense of all lettuces. Rounded heads.
$14.85/10 g (~10,000 seeds), Organic
ONION
Family: Onion (Alliaceae)

Biennial, harvestable at any stage up to flowering. Sow in rows 2 feet apart in furrows 1/2
to 1 inch deep. Tamp well and keep evenly
moist until germination, which takes about a
week. Thin to 6 inches apart. Quick winter
crops yield tasty tender Onions for the winter
soup.
Chives, English . . .Allium schoenoprasum
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Bulbous, clumping monocot native to
Europe, Asia and North America and hardy
to 0 degrees F. This is the smallest of the
edible onions, valued for its green leaves
(scapes) and flower budschoppable, colorful, and flavorful. Starting chives from seed
is easy and rewarding, and once you have
them, they are easily propagated by division
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Leek, Blue Solaise .Allium ampeloprasum

<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Biennial. Producing mature edible stalks
100 to 120 days after transplant, this is a
French heirloom with blue-colored leaves
that turn violet after frost. Growing to 20
inches tall, sweet and tasty. Excellent cold
resistence makes this a great winter Leek
Onion, Walla Walla Sweet . . .Allium cepa
White Onion with a sweet and mild flesh.
Excellent choice for those steamy soups that
bolster us through the cold months.
Onion, Welsh . . . . . . . . .Allium fistulosum
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Welsh Green Onion, Bunching Onion)
Biennial, harvestable at any growing stage.
This is one of the most popular open-pollinated green onions. This non-bulbing onion
is delicate in flavor and may be harvested
early in the spring for green onions. Always
seems to be around when the onion drawer
is empty and one must foray outdoors to
make tasty the stir-fry or scrams. Sow
closely in a pot or deep flat and allow to
grow to about 6 inches tall, then cut back to
3 inches and grow on again. The stems will
thicken and make a better start that way.
Transplant out to 1 foot apart.
*$7.20/ plant (multiples in pot), Organic
PEA
Family: Pea (Fabaceae)

Annual. 65 days to maturity. Sow Sept.Oct.,
1/2 to 1 inch deep. Germ in 3 to 8 days.
Thin to 2 inches apart.
Peas, Shell, Green Arrow .Pisum sativum
Annual. 60 days. Bush Peas grow to 24
inches and are self-supportive. Vigorous
plants widely adapted and disease resistant
yield 4 to 5 inch pods that are plumply filled
with 8 to 11 delectable peas each. Pods and
peas may be consumed raw in early stages
or, if allowed to mature a bit more, may be
shelled and consumed fresh, stir-fried, made
into soup, or frozen for later use.
50 seeds/pkt $2.45
$19.00/lb (~ 2,480 seeds), Organic
Peas, Snow, Oregon Sugar Pod II . . . . . .
............................................. Pisum sativum
Disease resistant and very sweet, these are a
great choice for late summer to fall plantings. Stringless pods to 4 inches long, on
self-supportive plants to 2 feet tall. Does not
require a trellis.
50 seeds/pkt $2.45
$19.00/lb (appx 2,480 seeds), Organic
Peas, Snow, Schweizer Reisen . . . . . . . . .
............................................. Pisum sativum
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Swiss Giant) Swiss heirloom pea yields
large, tender, flat pods. Pease dry down to a
beautiful reddish tint. Plants grow to 5 feet
tall, with purple flowers. Do not be caught
empea handed, buy Peas now for spring use!
RADISH

Biennial or overwintering annuals, all listed
varieties do best as fall crops. 60 to 65 days
to maturity. Sow Aug-Oct., 1/2 to 1 inch
deep. Germ in 3 to 6 days.
Radish, Round Black Spanish . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raphanus nigra
Antique cultivar, black skinned, more nutrient dense than current types, very bold flavor mellows after frost. Easy and quick.
Radish, DaikonChina White . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raphanus sativus
(China White Daikon Radish)
Biennial, requiring 50 days to maturity of
roots. We found these to be an excellent
grow in the fall to early winter. The roots
are long, firm-textured, crisp, and demonstrate the pleasant combination of heat and
sweetness that make daikon quite irresistible. Plant prefers full sun and rich garden beds. Direct seed in fall and thin
seedlings to about 4 inches apart.
100 seeds/pkt $2.45
Radish, DaikonMiyashege White . . . . .
Selected for organic culture. Grow in a row
and thin to 4 inches apart, then watch out,
these can weigh up to 6 lbs each! Sliceable,
crunchy, perfect for dipping.
Radish, DaikonWakayama White . . . .
Crisp and mild when sliced fresh and
dippedalso excellent stir-fried or pickled.
Long, uniform, white roots.
100 seeds/pkt $2.45
END OF RADISH
Rutabaga, Joan . . . . . . . . .Brassica napus
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Annual. 90 days to maturity. With a taste
intermediate between cabbage and turnip,
the purple and white rutabaga is delicious,
with sweet yellow flesh and large, edible
leaves.
Turnip, Golden Globe . . . .Brassica rapa
Does well in early spring or fall with standard vegetable culture. The golden globes
are tender and delicious in soup or mash.
Pull up when roots attain 3 inches.
$12.85/10 g (~3,000 seeds), Organic
Watercress . . . . . . . .Nasturtium officinale
Perennial water plant hardy to -10 F.
Grows fast in cold soils or in cold water.
The leaves are a gourmet salad ingredient,
crunchy and pungent. Spring tonic. Plant at
edge of a waterway, or in an ever-moist,
shaded garden bed.
$5.95/g (~2,000 seeds)
$17.85/10 g (~20,000 seeds)
$77.25/100 g (~200,000 seeds)
MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS
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Plant it in the fall!

MEDICINAL SEEDS & PLANTS
Why plant medicinal herb seeds in the fall? We estimate that 50% of temperate species
germinate most reliably when planted using standard technique in a warm greenhouse or
spring garden. But the remaining 50% do best sown OUTDOORS or in the COLD
GREENHOUSE in the fall or very early spring (and this catalog focuses largely on seeds
of this sort). Of these, some germinate relatively quickly in the fall
(e.g. Poppies and Shepherds Purse) and overwinter as a small rosette, flowering usually
in the following spring. Others simply must be sown in the fall in order to achieve germination in the spring (e.g. Elderberry, Goldenseal, Ginseng, Spikenard, Yellow Gentian).
ACONITE
Family: Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae)

Herbaceous perennials with deeply divided
leaves and radiantly blue 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 in the spring. All
parts of these plants are TOXIC unless properly prepared.
Aconite, Chinese . . .Aconitum carmichaeli
(Fu-zi)
Native to China. Bears extraordinary light
blue flowers shaped like schools of heavyjawed fish of the coral reef. The processed
root is used for warming the internal fire,
improving circulation, and tonifying the
kidneys. illus above
Aconite, Monkshood . .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!
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
Agrimony . . . . . . . . .Agrimonia eupatoria

Family: 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
treat Trichomoniasis. Plant prefers full sun,
average soil. Sow in fall or early spring.
Slow to germ. Flowers yellow to 3 feet.
Alfalfa . . . .see COVER CROP SECTION
Alkanet, Oriental...........Alkanna orientalis
Family: Borage (Boraginaceae)
Herbaceous perennial hardy to all zones.
Soft, forgiving, citrus-scented leaves give
rise to dense, yellow flowered aerials. In a
phytochemical survey of a large assortment
of Horizon Herbs seeds, the Alkanna orientalis showed strong inhibition of the pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus. Subsequent
investigations (published in Planta Med
2013; 79:327-329) showed the presence of
the antibacterial and efflux pump inhibiting
compound sarothrin. Plants prefer full sun
and dry soils. Sow in fall or spring.
30 seeds/pkt $2.95,
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ALOE
Aloe, the very word feels cool, smooth and healing! Perennial succulents in the Asphodel
family, these make fascinating and long-lived indoor plants, require minimal care, and tend
to produce lovely flowers at the most unexpected moment. Meanwhile, they remain readily available on windowsill or in rock garden to extract oos and ahs from visitors, or to
provide cool mucilage to assuage burns and abrasions. We now offer one of the most complete selections of Aloe seeds that can be found worldwide, and we have tested them all to
confirm viability. Starting Aloes from seed: Sow seed in regular greenhouse conditions
or indoors in a warm and light location. We checked the soil temperature of one of our germinating flats and found that the temperature was 72F, which is slightly warmer than standard room temperature. Use 2-inch or 4-inch square pots filled with potting soil composed
of 50% sifted compost and 50% fast-draining medium.(coarse, sharp sand, poultry grit or
white pumice). Plant 5 seeds or more per pot (Aloes love crowding in the seedling stage).
Place seed on surface of potting soil and cover with 1/8 inch of coarse, sharp sand or poultry grit. Then, cover with an additional 1/4 inch layer of white pumice (see page 10 this catalog). The sand holds the seed in place and the pumice shades the germinating seed and
props up the fat little seedling once it elongates. Tamp securely and water gently once daily
until germination, which occurs in 1 to 3 weeks. Keep seedlings warm and somewhat shaded. Water by misting from above. Do not bottom water or the pumice, seeds and
seedlings will float away! If seedlings bronze, then there is too much light or too much or
not enough water. Adjust environment until they green up. Grow seedlings closely together for 3 months to a year, then individuate. To plant seedling Aloes, use the same potting
soil and be sure to mulch deeply with pumice around the crown of the plant, to keep it
propped up and dry. Keep Aloes in a light window (North or Eastern facing windows are
best) or, if growing one of the cold tolerant varieties, plant outdoors in the rock garden and
take note of the minimum F. Protect from frost means the plant must be kept indoors or
brought indoors for the winter, where they will cleanse your air and assuage your blues!
Aloe aculeata
<<NEW FOR 2015>> with flowers of red or orange, turning yel(Red Hot Poker Aloe)
low with age.
Protect from frost. Native to Zimbabwe. 10 seeds/pkt $3.95
Produces large rosettes of fat leaves giving Aloe arborescens
rise to dense racemes of yellow flowers.
(Krantz Aloe)
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Commonly used in creating living fences,
Aloe affinis
<<NEW FOR 2015>> this upright, bushy aloe is native to South
(Spotted Aloe)
Africa, growing to 8 feet tall, and hardy to
Native to the Eastern Transvaal of South 22 F. Flowers coral-red in the fall and winAfrica, hardy to 22 F. Produces a rosette of ter. We have found that this species tolerates
tapering, succulent leaves that give rise to 3 much wetter feet than most Aloes, and frefoot tall racemes composed of red, tubular quent watering can spur fast growth in potflowers with exerted stamens.
ted culture or outdoors. Like Aloe Vera, this
10 seeds/pkt $3.95
is a preferred species for production of Aloe
Aloe angelica
<<NEW FOR 2015>> gel, but more importantly the soft leaves
with rubbery spines are traditionally taken
(Wylliespoort Aloe)
Tree Aloe to 20 feet, native to the internally in treating advanced stages of canSpoutpansburg mountains, hardy to 29 F. cer, being antiproliferative, immunostimulaThe tree is solitary, with a smooth trunk, tory and antioxidant. Seedling plants.
clublike, topped by a single rosette giving 20 seeds/pkt $3.95
rise in June to curving, bottlebrush racemes *$17.00/plant, Organic
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Aloe barberae
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Tallest Tree Aloe)
Tree Aloe to 50 feet, native to SE Africa.
Protect from frost. The trunk is stout and
smooth, with grey bark, branched and
crowned by multiple rosettes, flower reddish
with exerted red stamens.
10 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe cameronii
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Red Aloe, Ruwari Aloe)
Clumping Aloe native to Zimbabwe, hardy
to 20 F. Narrow, sawtooth leaves turn very
red when sunned, stresses or very dry.
Clumps can be composed of multiple
rosettes that extend racemes of orange flowers to 1 foot tall.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe castanea <<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Cats Tail Aloe)
Small tree Aloe to 12 feet tall, native to S.
Africa and hardy to 20 F. The rosette gives
rise to multiple, fuzzy, orange racemes that
curve like the tail of a cat. Winter blooming.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe cryptopoda <<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Twerkleur Aloe)
Showy succulent native to the Western Cape
of S. Africa. Protect from frost. Robust
rosettes of tapered, sword-like leaves give
rise to multiple upright racemes crowned by
large, red inflorescences.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe dichotoma
(Quiver Tree Aloe)
Rare, evergreen tree Aloe native to S. Africa
and Namibia, growing to 30 feet tall, hardy
to 25 F, easy from seed. An exceptional
specimen, these are highly valued by collectors and do well in pots. The young
seedlings like regular watering. As the tree
matures, the flaring trunk gives rise to forked
branches individually capped by uprightleaved rosettes that flower yellow. Thriving
in intense heat and drought, the mature specimen needs dry feet. Hollow branches used
to quiver arrows.
5 (large) seeds/pkt $3.95
*$13.50/ plant, Organic
Aloe excelsa
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Zimbabwe Aloe)
Tree Aloe to 14 feet tall, native to Zimbabwe,
Zambia and South Africa, hardy to 22 F.
Trunk is crowned by a large rosette of swordlike leaves, each measuring as long as 3 feet.
Gives rise to a flaming candleabra of orangered flowers. Much used in native medicine,
the plant is antimicrobial, a digestive aid, and
is also used to treat diabetes.
5 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe ferox
(Cape Aloe, Bitteraalwyn, Umhlaba)
Trunk-forming Aloe native to S. Africa.
Protect from frost. Does very well indoors in
pots, with fat leaves that curve gracefully
upward, eventually pushing itself up on a
squat trunk. One of the top 3 healing Aloes
worldwide, the leaves are the primary source
of the bright yellow laxative drug known as
aloes or aloe-emodin. Flowers bright
orange-red.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
*$7.20/ plant, $17.55/3 plants, Organic
Aloe globuligemma <<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Globular Bud Aloe)
Blueish-green leaved Aloe native to the
African savannah. Protect from frost.
Recurved leaves formed in a solitary rosette
give rise to a short, red raceme that branches
horizontally with clusters of orange-red,
club-shaped inflorescences.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe krapohliana <<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Dwarf Aloe)
Nearly spineless Aloe growing to only 10
inches tall, native to the northern cape in S.
Africa and hardy to 28 F. Gray-green leaves
are horizontally striped, flowers orange, outsized to the plant.
10 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe lineata
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Pinstriped Aloe)
Blue-green leaved succulent to 6 feet tall in
habitat, stays small in pots. Tends to produce
multitudes of pups that adhere tenaceously to
the base of the stem. Easy to keep healthy in
pots. Native to Eastern Cape and a popular
Aloe for outdoor culture in maritime regions.
Hardy to 20 F. The leaves are almost round
in cross-section, pinstriped with parallel lines
of white and green. The inflorescence is
orange to deep red.
*$13.50/potted plant, Organic
Aloe littoralis
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Windhoek Aloe)
Large, trunk-forming succulent native to
northern S. Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia,
Botswana and Angola, hardy to 26 F. The
weighty leaves are spotted in young individuals and monocolor in older plants, graygreen with toothed, reddish margins.
Flowers coral red. In our tests, this was one
of the most enthusiastic germinators.
10 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe macrocarpa
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Zebra Aloe) A wonderful houseplant to 18
inches, with fat, deep-green leaves conspicuously banded in white Native to Ethiopia
and Nigeria, hardy to 29 F. Edible flowers
arise in the late winter to early spring, showy,
colored red to orange. Large plantings used
to stabilize soil. The leaf exudate is
employed as a stomachic in Africa.
*$17.00/plant, Organic
Plants ship September through November. Up to 6 plants marked with * ship prio for $14.90!
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Aloe maculata <<NEW FOR 2015>>

(Soap Aloe, Zebra Aloe)
Fat succulent widely distributed throughout
S. Africa. Highly variable. Protect from
frost. This plant has the distinction of not
needing a well-drained soilit will even
grow in muck. Small to medium-sized, the
stubby leaves with characteristically dried
tips are covered with h-shaped spots.
Eventually, the plant will make a stout stump
and give rise to branched stalks topped by
outsize pompoms of orange or red. Locals
use the sap as soap.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe marlothii
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Mountain Aloe)
Large, single-stemmed succulent to 15 feet
tall, native to S. Africa, Swaziland,
Botswana and Mozambique, hardy to 20 F.
The rosette produces a candelabra of of up to
30 racemes of orange, tubular inflorescences. Native remedy against tapeworm.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe parvibracteata <<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Spotted Aloe)
Clumping succulent native to the South
African savannah, hardy to 24 F. With its
distinctive purple leaves and pink to orange
flowerrs, this plant is showy in a pot and it is
easy to grow, accepting almost any soil type
and producing in time clusters of progeny.
10 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe petricola
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Fond of Stones Aloe)
Solitary, stemless Aloe native to the East
Transvaal in S. Africa and hardy to 22 F.
Firmly rooted between large stones, the
plant nonetheless makes smooth and succulent leaves, rimmed by dark brown teeth.
Bicolored racemes of white and orange.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe pluridens
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(French Aloe)
Perennial Aloe to 15 feet tall, native to
coastal S. Africa and hardy to 28 F. These
are popular as show plants in public places,
where they may be potted up to large pots, a
showy fountain of thin, recurved leaves with
sawtooth edges.
10 seeds/pkt
$3.95
Aloe polyphylla
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Spiral Aloe, Kroonaalwyn, Aloe Spyralis)
Unique, stemless Aloe living at 6 to 8,000
feet elevation in the Drakensburg
Mountains of S. Africa, hardy to 25 F.
Coveted by collectors worldwide, the flattened rosette is boldly designed in a left or
right-hand spiral. Rare plant withstands
snow and wet conditions. Does excellently
in potted culture or rock garden. Seed
requires 30 days moist refrigeration (place
seed in plastic bag or sealed jar, mixed with
moist coir or peat moss) before sowing in a
warm place.
5 seeds/pkt $4.95
Aloe spicata
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Bottle Brush Aloe)
Perennial Aloe native to Limpopo,
Mpumalanga, and Kwa-Zulu-Natal. Protect
from frost. Elegant, slender-leaved rosettes
give rise to cattail-like inflorescences of red
and yellow. Very easy to cultivate.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe striata
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Coral Aloe)
Succulent perennial native to East and West
Cape Provinces in S. Africa and hardy to
20 F. Leaves broad, with candy-like pinstripes of white and green that give rise to 2
foot tall flowering spikes of coral red. Very
cold hardy and moistuire resistant Aloe.
20 seeds/pkt $4.95
Aloe thraskii <<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Coast Aloe)
Perennial succulent native to the east coast
of South Africa. Protect from frost. Treelike to 10 feet tall, the plant gives rise to
cylindrical, branched inflorescences colored
yellow and orange.
10 seeds/pkt $3.95
Aloe Vera
(Aloe barbadensis, True Aloe)
Perennial succulent probably originally
native to North Africa, although the wild
plants have gone extinct. Grows reeadily in
domestic culture and may be increased by
means of clonal pups. Kind source of Aloe
Vera gel. A gentle and healing plant that
loves to live indoors. May repot every 2
years.
*$13.50/potted plant, Organic
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Alum Root . . . . . . .Heuchera richardsonii

With palmately lobed leaves and pretty
white coral bells on long petioles, a
gorgeous addition to the rockery or shade
garden. Root powerfully astringent. Fine
specimens. Sow seeds in spring.
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,
fast-draining soil.. Flowers to 4 feet. Adorn
your landscape and salad.
ANGELICA

Angelica defines the apothecary garden
deep green, turgid foliage, bountiful and
assertive, protective of the soil and other
plants, aromatic and medicinally active, both
as seed and as root. All temperate zones.
Plant prefers part shade to full sun; rich,
moist, poorly drained soil. Sow in fall or
very early spring. Press these light-dependent germinators into surface of soil and keep
moist. Germ in 3 weeks and ongoing.
Moist, cool soils in sun to part shade preferred for germination.
Angelica, Oregon Coast . .A. hendersonii
Biennial, sometimes perennial, native to the
Pacific Northwest. Roots used by native
peoples to treat infections and respiratory
ailments. Wonderfully aromatic.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
Angelica, Official . .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 you dont specify, this is the
one we will send you.)
Angelica, Shining . . . . . .Angelica arguta
(Mountain Angelica)
Perennial native to Western US and Canada
and hardy to 0 F. Medicinally interchangeable with the official species, the plant does
well in shade with moist soils. Long-lived
blossoms shine out from the dark. Sow seed
on surface and keep cool, shaded and moist.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
END OF ANGELICA SECTION
Anise, Official . . . . . . .Pimpinella anisum
Annual. Native to the Mediterranean, Asia
Minor, and Egyptintroduced into Europe
during ancient times. The sweet and spicy
seed is a universal flavoring agent, emmenagogue, and galactagogue. Sow fall to very
early spring. Flowers to about 2 feet tall.
$11.85/10 g (~3,000 seeds), Organic
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 indoors or
in the greenhouse. Short-lived seed. Lightdependent germinator.
Arnica chamissonis
(Meadow Arnica)
Easiest-to-grow of all Arnica species, with
medicinal attributes equal to Arnica montana
One of the more important herbs for any
apothecary garden, overwinters nicely under
deep mulch.
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.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
ARTEMISIA

An extremely diverse and active family of
medicinals, these are highly attractive in the
garden, actively collected by officianados,
cherished by medicine makers, always
potent, but in 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. Most Artemisias
are stolonaceous (creep underground) and
will soon produce a robust patch unless kept
contained in pots.
ARTEMISIA SET (1 seed packet each of
the following Artemisa seed species)
7 pkts/$14.90
Price shown is a discount.
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. Not stolonaceous, but
will readily self-seed. Space plants 1 foot
apart. Grows 4 to 5 feet tall.
$5.95/g (~57,000 seeds)
$17.85/10 g (~570,000 seeds), Organic
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Southernwood . . . . . . . . . . .A. abrotanum

Deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean. Leaves finely divided, aromatic, a
midsize perennial bush for that dry, sunny
corner. Mildly lemony. Drives away insects.
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.
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. A
flavorful herb, the dried leaves used in small
amounts to flavor mochi, soups, and rice.
Plant prefers full sun to part shade and fastdraining soil. Does well in pots.
200 seeds/pkt $2.95
ASAFETIDA
Mugwort, Common . . .Artemisia vulgaris

Herbaceous perennial. All temperate zones.
The herb is used to make moxa, burned over
acupuncture points to quicken the blood.
Dream-inducer. Plant 2 feet apart. Flowers
to 5 feet.
Mugwort, Western .Artemisia ludoviciana
(White Sagebrush)
Herbaceous perennial native to western and
central US and Canada. All temperate
zones. Variable, patch-forming plant with
soft, striking, aromatic foliage of silverywhite. Used by the Native Americans and
much valued by local herbalists in the form
of tea, spice, poultice, or snuff. The plant is
astringent, deodorant, and very friendly to
the touch, used in treating eczema, spider
bite, stomachache, and menstrual woes.
Plant prefers full sun to part shade and dry,
depleted soils.
200 seeds/pkt $2.95
Sagebrush . . . . . . . . .Artemisia tridentata
Woody perennial bush. Native to western
US and Canada. All temperate zones. Soft,
silvery, gray-green and aromatic, an excellent
smudge. Purifying fumigant and spiritual
adjuvant. Plant prefers dry, sandy slopes in
full sun. Dry soils. Flowers yellow to
8 feet.
200 seeds/pkt $2.95

Giants, bearing tiered umbels on upright
stems with ferny leaves. Hardy to 0 F.
Plants prefer full sun, elevation, poor to
average soil, and water. Large seed. Sow in
fall or early spring for germ in spring.
Direct-seed, outdoor nursery bed technique,
or unheated greenhouse. Space 3 feet apart.
Asafetida . . . . . . . . . .Ferula assa-foetida
(Hing, A-wei, Food-of-the-Gods)
Herbaceous perennial, native to the high
plains of Iran and Afghanistan. Rare and
redolent; a giant steeped in tradition. Roots
yield an oleo-gum-resin used as spice and
medicine. Flowers yellow to 7 feet.
Giant Anise Fennel . . . .Ferula communis
Biennial or triennial. Native to northern
Africa. The circumference at the base of
the dark red, flowering stalk of 1 plant measured 9 inches, and the plant itself flowered
yellow to over 10 feet. Attracts beneficial
insects. Source plant for an aromatic gum
ammoniac of Morocco. Dont eat the leaves.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
$14.85/10 g (~500 seeds), Organic
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BELLADONNA
Asphodel . . . . . . . . . . . Asphodelus albus

Ancient, Aloe-like plant forms a dense
rosette. Sends up a flowering stalk in early
spring, much like a red hot poker, but colored white, with striped buds that spring
open, starlike. The acrid tuber is a low-dose
botanical, an anti-inflammatory and alterative. Sun to part shade. Sow seeds in fall
for dependable germ in the spring.
10 seeds/pkt $2.95
*7.20/plant, Organic
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 fall, midwinter, or
early spring in outdoor nursery bed or
cold-condition 6 weeks. Plant 1 foot apart.
Bear Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see LILY
Bearsfoot . . . . . . . . . . .Polymnia uvedalia
Perennial. Native to eastern US and hardy to
-10 F. The stems bear opposite, 3-lobed
leaves that resemble the foot print of a
bearflowers bright yellow and black. The
resinous root is a traditional salve-making
ingredient. Prefers full sun or partial shade,
very moist soils. Sow in fall or early spring
and fire treat. Cold hardy. Grows from 3 to
6 feet, eventually producing a giant clump.
Family: Nightshade (Solanacea) TOXIC

Herbaceous perennials hardy to approx.
-10 F. A grouping of insidiously charming
showplants with nodding, bell-shaped flowers. All parts of the plant contain the very
serious alkaloids atropine and scopalamine
that are mydriatic (dilates the pupil of the
eye), narcotic, antispasmodic and (if taken in
high dosage) potentially toxic. Medicinally,
the plant is used as a sedative and muscle
relaxant, also to prevent motion sickness,
being antispasmodic to smooth muscle tissue. Plant prefers partial to full shade, average fertility, moist soil. Sow in fall or early
spring. Slow and ongoing germ for up to 6
weeks.
Belladonna, Official . . .Atropa belladonna
Native to Central and Southern Europe.
Used in homeopathy and also in traditional
herbalism, mainly in the form of the infused
oil of dried leaf and root, applied externally.
$9.95/g (~1,750 seeds)
$49.85/10 g (~17,500 seeds), Organic
Belladonna, Turkmenistan . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atropa komarovii
(Turkmenistan Nightshade)
Native to the Kopet-dag mountains of
Turkmenistan. Flowers yellow, veined with
violet. Plant thrives in rich, moist soil in
dappled shade. A very comely specimen.
Scopalia . . . . . . . . . . .Scopolia carniolica
(Russian Belladonna, Japanese Belladonna)
Native to Northern Europe and Asia. Highly
decorative low-lying plant (to 18 inches
tall) with hanging flowers of dull red, giving
way to Henbane-like capsules. Low-dose
botanical treats spasm and seasickness.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
END OF BELLADONNA
Bistort . . . . . . . . . . . .Polygonum bistorta
Family: Buckwheat (Polygonaceae)
Perennial. Native to Europe, Asia, and eastern US. Classic medicinal herb, a gentle and
effective astringent. Prefers full sun, regular
garden soil. Multicycle germinator. Sow in
fall or early spring. Space 1 foot apart.
Flowers cream-colored to 18 inches.
30 seeds/$3.95
Bittersweet Nightshade Solanum dulcamara
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Vining perennial with purple, shooting-starlike flowers with exerted yellow stamens
that give way to oblong, red fruits. Plant
prefers moist, sandy or poor soils in the part
shade and is good in the herbal landscape.
The dried, woody stem is used in treating
STDs and other skin eruptions and ulcerations.. This is a low dose botanical.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95 [WA NO]
$7.20/plant, Organic [WA NO]
Plants ship September through November. Up to 6 plants marked with * ship prio for $14.90!
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Black Cohosh . . . . . .Cimicifuga racemosa

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .syn. Actaea racemosa
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the eastern
US hardwood forest. Striking foliage and tall,
white racemes to 5 feet. The tincture of fresh
root is proestrogenic, antidepressant, painrelieving, sedative, peripheral vasodilating,
antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory, customarily used to control the infamous hot
flashes of menopause. Prefers the partial
shade and rich soil of the forest or shade
garden. Space plants 2 feet apart. Sow seed
in fall to germ in spring, or stratify at least
2 weeks warm, then 2 weeks cold, then
expect germ as the ground warms again.
$5.00/dormant root
$27/6 roots
Bloodroot . . . . . . Sanguinaria canadensis
(Red Puccoon, Indian Paint, Tetterwort)
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. Low-dose botanical. Prefers moist,
humusy soil and shade. Flowers white to 6
inches. illus Bloodroot seedlings, below
$5.00/dormant root,
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
purple berries. 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. Seeds are fresh,
cold-stored and are best planted immediately
on receipt in cool, moist shade. 2-phase germinator makes a root the first winter and aerial parts the second spring. Dependable.
$5.00/dormant root,
$27.00/6 roots,
Blue Flag, Western . . . . Iris missouriensis
(Western Blue Flag, Rocky Mountain Iris)
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Family: Iris (Iridaceae)
Herbaceous perennial native to western
North America and hardy to -40 degrees F.
The handsome blue flowers augment the
medicinal garden, and will naturalize pleasantly in moist soils streamside, in pasture, or
at forest edge. Dried root is a detoxifying
liver stimulant and low dose botanical.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
Borage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Borago officinalis
Family: Boraginaceae
Self-seeding annual native to the
Mediterranean. Children love to eat the nodding, blue and purple flowers that gladden
the heart. Sow fall or spring. Easy.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
$8.85/10 g (~1,400 seeds), Organic
Bowiea . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowiea volubilis
Scaled green bulb that sits atop the soil like
an egg, giving rise to convoluted stems that
cling and climb on other plants, a trellis, or
indoors, the drapes. Containing cardiac glycosides, the plant is potentially toxic,
although in its defense very cute.
Bowmans Root . . . . . . Gillenia trifoliata
(Indian Physic, Wild Ipecac)
Family: Rose (Rosaceae)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the deciduous forests of southeast Canada through
southern US. Hardy to -20 F. Plant prefers
moist, fertile soils and shade.
10 seeds/pkt $3.95
Brahmi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bacopa monnieri
(Bacopa)
Creeping, succulent herb native to India.
Protect from frost. In Ayurveda, used to
sharpen the mind and stimulate the memory.
The plant prefers warm shade and moist, fertile soil. May even be grown in aquarium.
Plants marked with a * ship 6 for $14.90 or 8 for $19.90 via Priority Mail
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Bugle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ajuga reptans

Excellent deep blue-flowered medicinal
ground cover for shade to part sun, used as a
lawn substitute or under trees. An herb of
great repute, a gentle and reliable astringent
on par with Self-Heal. Sow seed in spring.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
Bugleweed, American Lycopus americanus
Muskily aromatic plant with deeply divided
leaves and whorled flowering racemes.
Prefers moist soils, sun or shade. Treats
hyperthyroidism and Graves disease. Sow
seeds in spring.
Bulbine natalensis . . . .Bulbine natalensis
Aloe-like perennial succulent native to South
Africa. Protect from frost. Excellent in potted culture, the plant is kind to the touch, and
the bright yellow flowers equally kind to the
eye. An ebullient plant with soft leaves that
may be used for healing burns and abrasions.
Standard Aloe culture will make this horticultural specimen thrive.
10 seeds/pkt $2.95
Bundle Flower . . .Desmanthus illinoensis
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Herbaceous perennial nitrogen fixer native to
the American Midwest. A pretty plant with
feathery leaves and ball-like seedpods
formed of curved follicles. Good choice as a
nutritious forage crop, also for prairie
restoration/dryland erosion control. The
plant also has a history of medicinal use
among the Native Americans (Paiute eye
medicine, Pawnee dermatological medicine).
Scarify seed on sandpaper before sowing,
and use Mycoblast for better germination
and nitrogen fixation. Scatter in fall for germ
in early spring, or start in pots and transplant.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Burning Bush . . . . .Dictamnus purpureus
Family: Rue (Rutaceae)
Herbaceous perennial native to Europe,
prefers dappled sunlight and rich, moist soil.
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, orangescented leaves. Sow in fall or early spring, or
give 90 days cold, moist refrigeration and
sow in cool, moist shade.
Butterbur . . . . . . . . . .Petasites palmatus
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the western
US. Hardy to -20 F. The plant bears luxurious, umbrella-shaped leaves. Medicinally,
small amounts of the leaf or root are used to
treat spasmodic cough or deep-seated pain.
Contains PAs. Plant prefers partial shade and
moist garden soils or streamside habitat.
$5.00/live root,
Calamint, Showy Clinopodium grandiflorum

<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Related to Yerba Buena, this pretty miniature
perennial with flowers large to the plant is
easy to grow in standard garden culture. The
gentle aromatics and thyme-mint-savory flavors make this a congenial tea herb..
Calamus . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acorus calamus
(Sweet Flag, Rights Whats Wrong Herb)
Family: Arum (Araceae)
Perennial monocota water plant. Hardy to
-30 F. Bitter and aromatic rhizome is a premier digestive herb, also used to clarify
mind. Plant prefers partial shade and evermoist garden soils and may be planted in
pots, along waterways or in shallow water.
Seed requires a warm/cold/warm stratification cycle to germinate.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
$4.50/budded rhizome cutting, Organic
Calendula, HoriSun Yellow . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calendula officinalis
<<Its BACK!>>
Annual. 40 to 50 days to maturity. Native to
southern Europe. Calendula flowers are the
premier antiseptic and healing agent when
made into a salve, succus, tincture, or simply
masticated and applied to injury. Calendula
germinates and grows fast in cool soils and
may be planted fall or spring. This cultivar is
highly resinous, which means it has excellent
antiseptic properties.
California Poppy . . . . . . . . . .see POPPY
Camas, Blue . . . . . . . Camassia quamash
Herbaceous perennial; bulbous. Native to
the NW. Major foodstuff of the Native
Americans. Prefers full sun and moist garden
soil or meadowland that is moist in the spring
and dries out in the summer. Plant bulbs in
fall for flowers in spring. Flowers on long
racemes, deep blue-violet.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
$7.95/6 bulbs
$20.00/20 bulbs
Celandine . . . . . . . . . .Chelidonium majus
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
fast-draining soil, but plenty of water, shade
to part sun. Scatter seed fall to spring.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
$5.00/root with crown, Organic
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Century Plant, Chisos .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 spinytipped, 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.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
Chameleon Plant . . . .Houttoynia cordata
(Yuxing-cao, Fishwort)
Creeping perennial groundcover native to
China. Bears dark green, leathery and flexible leaves and pure white, upright coneflowers that resemble Yerba Mansa. In fact,
Mansa and Chameleon have a lot in common,
being members of the Lizard Tail Family (the
Saururacea), a very old genera of plants representing some of the first angiosperms, dating back to the middle Eocene. Yuxing-cao is
used to treat Lyme disease and Bartonella,
infections of lung and urinary tract, and is
also an anticancer herb. In culinary arts, used
to make a tasty fish sauce. Plant prefers moist
soil in the shade to sun, and will spread vigorously once established. In horticulture,
used as a ground cover in poor soil or evermoist sites. root illus, above
Chamomile, Dyers . . .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.
Chamomile, German .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.
500 seeds/pkt $2.95
Chamomile, Roman Chamaemelum nobile
Perennial ground cover. Native to southern
and western Europe, and the Mediterranean.
Hardy to -10 F. Mix fine seed with sand
and broadcast on prepared ground early
spring, or (more reliably) start in flats and
transplant seedlings out on 6-inch centers.
Plants grow and interlock to form a tough
mat, which can be mown occassionally.
Sweet dreams.
Chamomile, Saint Johns . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthemis sancti-johannis
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Evergreen, short-lived perennial to 18 inches, native to the mountains of Bulgaria.
Pretty mounding plant with deeply cut, aromatic, fernlike leaves giving rise to multiple
stalks crowned by flattened, yellow-orange
flowers. Fragrant cut flower with edible
CHAMOMILE
petals and oft used in pot-pourri.
The gently sedative and decidedly delicious 100 seeds/pkt $2.95
tea is calming to the stomach and improves *$7.20/plant, $17.55/3 plants, Organic
digestion. Plants prefer full sun and regular END OF CHAMOMILE
garden soil. Short-lived seed. Sow in fall,
midwinter, or very early spring.
CHAMOMILE SET (1 seed packet each of
the 4 species following.)
$9.90/4 pkts
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Chicory, Forage . . . . . .Cichorium intybus

Taprooted perennial with edible greens and
roots dried and used as a coffee substitute.
Native to Europe and one of the oldest cultivated crops. All zones. Superior forage for
cattle, horses, goats, containing up to 30%
protein. Sow in fall or spring, at 100 g per
1,000 square feet.
$14.00/100 g
Cilantro . . . . . . . . . . .Coriandrum sativum
(Coriander)
Annual. Native to the Mediterranean shores.
60 days to maturity. The herb and seeds are
stimulant, aromatic, carminative, and chelators of heavy metals. Direct-seed in fall or
early spring, with best germ in cool soils.
Average germ time 13 days. Thin to 6 inches apart. Flowers from 1 to 3 feet.
$8.85/10 g (~1,000 seeds), Organic
CLEAVERS
Family: Madder (Rubiaceae)

Creeping plants with clinging leaves that do
well in shade or sun.
Cleavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Galium aparine
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.
Prefers regular garden or forest soil. Sow in
fall or early spring. Space 1 foot apart.
Flowers tiny, white and star-like.
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. Treats urinary gravel, dropsy, amenorrhea, and jaundice. Sow in warm soil with
germ in 2 weekseasy and rewarding. Plant
prefers very well-drained soil, full sun, and
is quite drought tolerant.
Our Ladys Bedstraw . . . . .Galium verum
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the British
Isles, Europe, Asia, and Mesopotamia.
Hardy to -25 F. Red dye-plant. Prefers dry
and sun. Space 6 inches apart. Flowers
creamy yellow, growing 1 to 3 feet tall.
200 seeds/pkt $2.95
Sweet Woodruff . . . . . .Galium odoratum
(Woodderowffe)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe,
Siberia, and North Africa. Hardy to -20 F.
This is a classic strewing herb, used during
the Middle Ages to purify the church, the
dining hall, or the bedroom with its
coumarin-rich fragrance.
30 seeds/pkt $2.95 Clover
Columbine, Wild Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aguilegia canadensis
Herbaceous perennial forest dweller. Lowdose botanical. Plant prefers shade, loamy
soils. Scatter seed in prepared beds in woods
or shade garden in fall or early spring. Seeds
are toxic to headlice. Transplant or thin to 1
foot apart. Grows from 1 to 2 feet tall.
COMFREY
Family: Borage (Boraginaceae)

Herbaceous perennial native to Europe and
hardy to -15 F. Multi-purpose healing,
permaculture and animal food plant. We offer
2 types: 1) the true, fertile, original, and
exquisite Symphytum officinale and 2) the
extremely useful, robust, and fast-growing
Russian bocking 14 cultivar (Symphytum X
uplandicum). The roots and leaves of both
types contain the cell-proliferant allantoin.
Dried, ground up Comfrey leaves or root
infused in oil may be further processed into an
herbal salve that speeds healing quite noticeably. Both types contain PAs. Both types
are good ingredients for compost piles, compost tea, food and/or medicine for livestock,
and medicine for humans. Used medicinally
in the form of poultice, salve, tincture and
tea. Comfrey prefers moist, but welldrained, fertile soils; full sun to part shade,
and usually does not grow well in pots. This
plant gives every gardener a green thumb.
Comfrey, Russian Bocking 14 Cultivar
(rooted cuttings only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Symphytum x uplandicum
This is the Comfrey our family (including
our animals) has relied upon for over 20
years. (Also the only hybrid plant listed in
this catalog.)
$3.00/root cutting,
$12.00/6 root cuttings,
$35.00/20 root cuttings, Organic
Delivered year round
COMFREY, RUSSIAN LEAF, Dried,
Crushed, ready for oil infusion and salve
making!
50 g bag (1.7 oz)/$7.90, Organic
Comfrey, True . . . . .Symphytum officinale
True Comfrey is the original medicinal
herb as detailed in all the ancient literature.
Flowers vivid purple, dangling. In cool soils
of fall or early spring, sow the large, shiny
seeds just under the surface and tamp in
securely. Germ within 30 days. If the soil is
very warm, or if planting in a greenhouse,
give the seed 30 days cold, moist conditioning by putting in moist medium in a plastic
bag in the fridge, not the freezer, and then
sow in warm conditions.
Plants ship September through November Up to 6 plants marked with * ship prio for $14.90!
PLANT SALE (ENDS DEC 1ST)
HORIZON HERBS FALL 2014 PLANT SALE

also Live Roots, Tubers & Bulbs (see green page 8)

This is our green pages list of plants, roots, tubers, and bulbs
available this fall. All the plants are on sale! To figure out your
order, use this worksheet. You can send in these green pages with
payment, or phone (541) 846-6704, or make your order online,
www.horizonherbs.com. Happy gardening, the Cechs
Sending out plants in the fall is one of our greatest pleasures. We have
trimmed, weeded, watered, and compost tead our little charges all summer
long, and by September they are sized up and yearning to be transplanted.
Indoor plants, trees, frost-sensitive plants, pet plants, cacti, rare plants,
and fragile plants are usually best potted up right away to larger containers.
Use gallon pots for regular-sized plants, or use 3-gallon pots for trees.
Outdoor plants, herbaceous perennials, frost-hardy plants, and the more
robust herbs, woody perennials and vines can be transplanted directly to
the garden or landscape. Properly planted and cared for, such plants will
produce a substantial root system that will overwinter and serve as a powerful foundation for next years growth. Feel free to take advantage of this
fall sale, where we match our larger plants with a smaller price tag!
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Aloe arborescens plant

$20.00 $17.00
Aloe macrocarpa plant <NEW> $20.00 $17.00
Aloe, Cape plant
$7.95 $7.20
Aloe, Quiver Tree plant
$15.00 $13.50
Aloe Vera plant
$15.00 $13.50
Anchusa, Azure plant
$10.00 $7.20
Angelica, Official plant
$7.95 $7.20
Arnica chamissonis plant
$7.95 $7.20
Arnica montana plant
$7.95 $7.20
Baobab tree
$20.00 $17.00
Bittersweet, Nightshade <NEW> $7.95 $7.20
* 6 plants ship Priority Mail for $14.90

or * 8 plants ship Priority Mail for $19.90!
Price for 3
Qty Amount
$19.50 $17.55
$27.00
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$17.55
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Black CohoshLive Roots only see green page 8

BloodrootLive Roots only see green page 8
Blue CohoshLive Roots only see green page 8
Bowiea plant
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
Brahmi plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Bugle plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Bugleweed, American plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Bulbine plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Butterbur
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Cactus, Bolivian torch
$30.00 $26.00
Cactus grandiflorus cutting
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
Calamint, Showy plant <NEW> $7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
CalamusLive Roots only see green page 8
Camas, BlueBulbs only see green page 8
Cardinal Flower
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Cedar, Incense tree
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
CelandineLive Roots only see green page 8
Century Plant, Chisos
$15.00 $13.50 $41.50 $37.55
Century Plant, Slimfoot
$15.00 $13.50
Chameleon plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Chamomile, Saint Johns <NEW> $7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Comfrey, Russian rooted cuttingsLive Roots only see green page 8
Comfrey, True plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
also available as a root see Live Roots see green page 8
Dock, Red-Veined
<NEW> $7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Dong-ling-cao plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Echinacea purpurea plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Echinacea tenneseensis plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Elecampane plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Elephant Tree, Fragrant
$20.00 $17.00
Empress Tree [CT no]
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
Galangal, Lesser plant
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
Ginger, Butterfly plant
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
Ginkgo tree
$10.00 9.00
Goji, Black plant
$10.00 9.00 <<NEW>>
Gravel Root plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Greek Mountain Tea plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
GoldenrodLive Roots only see green page 8
GoldensealLive Roots only see green page 8
Gumweed plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Hawaiian Baby Woodrose plant $7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Helichrysum plant
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
Henna
$10.00 9.00
Herba Stella
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55

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* Hollyhock, Arabian nights plant $7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55

* Hoodia plant
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
* Horehound, Black plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Horse Chestnut tree
$20.00 $17.00 $54.00 $42.00
* Hyssop, Official plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Jade, Gumby plant
$10.00 9.00
* Jiao-gu-lan, Hang zhou vine
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
* Lavender, Yellow plant
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
* Lemon Balm plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Lemongrass plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Leopard Flower plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Life Plant, Abundant Goddess <NEW> $10.00 $9.00
* Life Plant, Mpovupovu Ziwa
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Lily-of-the-Valley plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
Linden, Littleleaf tree
$15.00 $13.50 $41.50 $37.55
* Lobelia, Great Blue plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Madder plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Marjoram, Perennial plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Marshmallow plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Mayapple, AmericanLive Roots only see green page 8
* Meadowsweet plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Milkweed, Showy plant
$7.95 $7.20
Mimosa tree
$30.00 $16.00
* Mint, Chinese plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Mint, Mayan plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Mint, Yellow Dotted <NEW>
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Mormon Tea, NV plant
$10.00 $9.00 $27.00 $24.30
* Motherwort, Official plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Mugwort, Common plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Mugwort, Western plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Neem tree
$20.00 $10.00 $54.00 $27.00
* New York Window Plant Collection $19.50 see green page 5
Nirgundi tree
$10.00 $9.00
* Onion, Welsh plant <NEW>
$7.95 $7.20
* Oregano, Greek plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* OshaLive Roots only see green page 8
* Pennyroyal plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Peppermint plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Periwinkle, Madagascar plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Pleurisy Root plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Pyrethrum, Dalmatian plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Rhubarb, Glaskins Perpetual NEW`$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
* Rose Campion plant
$7.95 $7.20 $19.50 $17.55
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Rosemary, Tuscan Blue plant

$7.95 $7.20
Rue plant
$7.95 $7.20
Rupturewort plant
$7.95 $7.20
Saffron, HolyBulbs only see green page 8
Sage, Dan-shen, miltiorrhiza
$7.95 $7.20
Sage, Dominican plant
$7.95 $7.20
Sage, Garden plant
$7.95 $7.20
Sage, White plant
$7.95 $7.20
Savory, Winter plant
$7.95 $7.20
Schisandra, Starvine plant
$30.00 $26.00
Self-Heal plant
$7.95 $7.20
Skullcap, Baical plant
$7.95 $7.20
Skullcap, Barbat plant
$7.95 $7.20
Spearmint plant
$7.95 $7.20
Spice Bush Tree
$10.00 $9.00
Stevia plant
$7.95 $7.20
Stoneroot Live Roots only see green page 8
Tamarind, Mkwaju tree
$20.00 $17.00
Tarragon, Mexican plant
$7.95 $7.20
Tarragon, Russian plant
$7.95 $7.20
Tea Tree
$20.00 $10.00
Thyme, English plant
$7.95 $7.20
Thyme, French Summer plant
$7.95 $7.20
Thyme, German Winter plant
$7.95 $7.20
Tulsi, Kapoor plant
$7.95 $7.20
Tulsi, Krishna plant
$7.95 $7.20
Tulsi, Rama plant
$7.95 $7.20
Tulsi, Vana plant
$7.95 $7.20
ValerianLive Roots only see green page 8
Vervain, Blue plant
$7.95 $7.20
Wild Yam Live Roots only see green page 8
Willow, Weeping tree
$10.00 $9.00
Wintergreen plant
$10.00 $7.20
Wisteria, Chinese vine
$10.00 $9.00
Wisteria, Japanese vine
$10.00 $9.00
Wood Betony plant
$7.95 $7.20
Yarrow, Official plant
$7.95 $7.20
Yerba Del Lobo plant
$7.95 $7.20
Yerba Mansa plant
$10.00 $9.00
Yucca, Red plant
$15.00 $13.50
Yucca, Silver plant
$15.00 $13.50
Zaatar plant
$7.95 $7.20

Price for 3
Qty Amount
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$19.50 $17.55
$19.50 $17.55
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$17.55
$17.55
$17.55
$17.55
$17.55
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$27.00
$19.50
$17.55
$17.55
$17.55
$17.55
$24.30
$17.55
$19.50
$19.50
$54.00
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$19.50
$17.55
$17.55
$27.00
$17.55
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$19.50 $17.55
$27.00 $24.30
$27.00 $17.55
$27.00 $24.30
$19.50 $17.55
$19.50 $17.55
$27.00 $24.30
$19.50 $17.55
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PLANT COLLECTIONS
Tulsi Four Plant Collection
1 PLANT EACH OF THESE
TULSI PLANTS:
KRISHNA
Lovely purple leaves.
KAPOOR
Easy to grow, highly aromatic.
RAMA
Tastiest tea, best medicine.
VANA
Highest yielding, easiest to

overwinter, a wild bush Basil.
Tulsi Four: $24.50/4 plants Special price, Organic
New York City Window Houseplant Collection

Folks often request a medicinal plant that will do well indoors, by which they
generally mean on a windowsill inside the house. Well, here we have compiled
three plants that do very well indeed in just these conditions, and we propose to
send them to you, or to your chosen recipient, 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.
Life Plant (Bryophyllum pinnatum),
Cape Aloe (Aloe ferox),
Hen-and-Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum)
New York City Window: $19.50/3 plants

Special price, Organic
Subtotal 5:$
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Black Cohosh root
$5.00/root
$27/6 roots
$75.00/20 roots
Bloodroot root
$5.00/root
$27.00/6 roots
Blue Cohosh root
$5.00/root
$27.00/6 roots
$75.00/20 roots
Calamus, budded rhizome cutting: $4.50
Camas, Blue bulb
$7.95/6 bulbs
$20.00/20 bulbs
Celandine root
$5.00/root
Comfrey, Russian,
$3.00/each
$12.00/6 cuttings
Bocking 14 rooted cuttings $35.00/20 cuttings
Comfrey, True root
$5.00/root
Goldenrod, Official
$5.00/root
Goldenseal root
$3.50/root
$19.50/6 roots
(3-year-old or older)
$53.00/20 roots $200.00/100 roots
$22.50/6 roots
Mayapple, American root $4.50/root
Osha root
$7.00/root
Saffron, Holy bulbs
$9.95/6 bulbs; $25.00/20 bulbs
Stoneroot root
$5.00/root
$27.00/6 roots
Valerian, Official root
$4.00/root
Wild Yam, Am. quaternata $5.00/root
$27.00/6 roots
$75.00/20 roots
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$5.95/3 aerial tubers
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Compass Plant . . . . .Silphium laciniatum

Herbaceous perennial prairie plant native to
the US. Hardy to -40 F. Rare. The stems
are heavy, thick, hairy, and greenglistening
with antitussive gum. Flowers large, sunlike, on a large and showy, multi-stemmed
plant. Likes full sun and regular garden soil.
Sow in cool soils of fall or early spring, in a
flat or pots, and transplant. Space 2 feet
apart. Grows to 10 feet.
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.
ECHINACEA

We are actively growing in isolation as
many of the native land races as we can.
Hardiness: check the native ranges to make
the best choice of which specie(s) to grow.
Echinacea prefers full sun, well-drained
soil, and regular watering. All species will
give some germination in 2 to 3 weeks if
planted in a warm (not too hot!) greenhouse
and watered gently. A period of cold, moist
conditioning (stratification) will often
improve germination rate. Thin or transplant to between 6 inches and 2 feet apart.
Alternatively, sow seed directly in the garden or field in the fall or early spring.
Barely cover the seed and tamp in. Keep
weeded and thin to desired spacing.
Echinacea angustifolia
(Narrow-leaved Coneflower)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the limestone hills, plains, and mountains of the
DOCK
western US and Canada. The correct identiFamily: Buckwheat (Polygonacea)
ty of our E. angustifolia has been confirmed
Easy perennials that may be sown fall or both botanically and chemically. Give 30
spring, with ongoing germination.
days cold-conditioning. Provide excellent
Dock, Yellow . . . . . . . . . . .Rumex crispus drainage. Space plants 6 inches apart.
Flowers to 2 feet tall.
The Echinacea
angustifolia root illus (bottom left) shows
Dock, Red-Veined . . . .Rumex sanguineus the wagon wheel cross-section that is
100 seeds/pkt $2.45
characteristic to the plant, composed of
melanin pigment, which is associated with
activity within the root. It is positDong-ling-cao . . . . . . . .Isodon rubescens bacterial
ed
that
this
bacteria, when taken into the
(Blushred Rhabdosia)
human body, is responsible for triggering
Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
immune system, the famous immuneHerbaceous perennial native to China and the
enhancing
activity of Echinacea, if you
hardy to about 10F. Short Basil-like plants. will. This explains
to a certain extent the
used to fight cancer.
general
opinion
among
herbalists that
angustifolia is the strongest Echinacea of
all--it has the most dark root pigment of all
the Echinacea species.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95,
$27.85/10 g (~2,700 seeds), Organic
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, from Arkansas and Oklahoma
north to Nebraska and Minnesota. This is a
tall, taprooted plant bearing beautiful composite flowers with drooping ray flowers
and white pollen. Cold-condition 30 days.
Thin or transplant to 1 to 2 feet. Flowers to
3 to 4 feet.
Plants marked with a * ship 6 for $14.90 via Priority Mail or 8* plants for $19.90.
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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 seeds for 2 months. Space 1 to
2 feet apart. Flowers yellow to 3 feet tall.
Echinacea purpurea
(Purple Coneflower)
Herbaceous perennial. Originally native to
the midwest. Easily cultivated. Our strain
was derived from a rare, wild collection and
has not been intentionally modified or
hybridized in any way from the original
source. This species adapts to a wide array
of growing conditions. No cold-conditioning needed. Plant 1 to 2 feet apart. Flowers
purple, to 3 to 4 feet.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
$17.85/10 g (~2,100 seeds)
$86.25/100 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. This species is similar to E.
pallida, with long, thin ray flowers that occur
on slender, swaying stems. The disk corolla
and seeds of Echinacea sanguinea are characteristically blood red in color.
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. Sow seed in fall, as this seed is
probably the most highly dormant of all the
Echinacea species.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
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.
END OF ECHINACEA
Elecampane . . . . . . . . . . . .Inula helenium

An old herbalists herb of choice when it
comes to treating deep-seated upper respiratory infections. Brilliant yellow flowers on a
multiple branched, boldly upright plant.
Root dug fall of second year. Sow in spring.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
$7.95/g (~400 seeds)
EPHEDRA
(Joint Fir)
Family: Ephedra (Ephedracea)
Perennial, primitive shrubs with jointed
stems, hardy to -10 F. Native to both the
Arid steppes of China and Russia and the
American Southwest, the Asian species contain the cns stimulant and bronchial dilating
molecule Ephedrine (use with caution) and
the New World species do not. Plants prefer
full sun and fast draining soil, with a surface
mulch of sand or pumice. Sow seed in a
warm place and water once daily until germination. Do not over water seedlings as
they tend to damp off easily. Once sufficiently robust, individuate and grow out in
pots for at least a year before transplanting to
landscape.
Ephedra, Bluestem . . .Ephedra equisetina
(Bluestem Ephedra, Mu-zei-ma-huang)
Robust of growth and high in alkaloids, we
have found this to be a very dependable and
showy subshrub in our gardens. Grows to 24
inches, sometimes taller.
Ma-huang . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ephedra sinica
(Bluestem Ephedra, Mu-zei-ma-huang)
This is the main official species, growing to
only 18 inches at most.
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.
30 seeds/pkt $2.95
$11.85/10 g (~700 seeds)
END OF EPHEDRA
Evening Primrose . . . .Oenothera biennis
Family: Evening Primrose (Primulaceae)
Biennial. Native to Europe and North
America. All zones. Very good womans
herb. 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.
200 seeds/pkt $2.95
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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 migraine tonic.
$7.95/g (~7,000 seeds)
Flax, Blue Perennial Linum perenne lewisii
Family: Flax (Linaceae)
Herbaceous perennial bright blue wildflower
native to Europe and the western US, hardy
to -20 F. The stems make a good string,
which was used by Native Americans in
sewing, basketry, and net making. The seeds
are TOXIC if ingested raw (they contain
cyanide), but are rendered harmless by cooking. Plant prefers full sun and does well in
diverse soils, including alkaline and clay.
Sow seed in late fall to early spring.
500 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
and other Pelargoniums are native to South
Africa.
GeraniumScented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pelargonium capitatum
Protect from frost. Seed grown individuals
each exude a unique aroma, usually terebinthe, attractive. Plant seeds point down into
surface of fast draining medium in a pot or
flat, and keep barely moist, warm and in the
light. Germ within 3 weeks.
Geranium, Wild . . .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
FOXGLOVE
spring, this is also one of our purest astrinFamily: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae)
gent herbs. The dried root is employed in
Showy biennials with breathtaking flowers treating dysentery, diarrhea, and infant
do best in forest or shade garden. Sow in
cholera. Plant prefers moist, woodland soils
the fall or early spring. Light-dependent
or regular garden conditions. Sow in fall for
germinators.
TOXIC
germ in the spring. Challenging to grow, conFoxglove, Grecian . . . . . .Digitalis lanata firmed germ, no replacement or refund.
(Wooly Foxglove)
Biennial. Native to south-eastern Europe. German Chamomile . .see CHAMOMILE
Hardy to -40 F. This is the Foxglove
species most widely used for production of GINGER
cardiac glycosides (digitoxin). Flowers cup- Family: Ginger (Zingiberaceae)
shaped with a prominent lip, light purple Broadleaved perennials with showy flowers
with dark purple veins. Plant prefers full sun and creeping rhizomes. The roots are spicily
and dry soils. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart. aromatic, famously used in medicine,
Flowers to 2 to 3 feet tall.
perfumery, and the culinary arts. Give warm,
moist but well-drained soil, part shade to sun.
Foxglove, Wild Oregon Digitalis purpurea Protect from frost. Best in greenhouse, solarBiennial. Hardy to -30 F. This is the classic ium, summer garden, southern states, southFoxglove found in discriminating gardens ern California or tropics.
and in the wild on sparsely wooded slopes in Galangal, Lesser . . . .Alpinia officinarum
sun or part shade. Requires very few nutri- The roots are warming, cinnamoney, and
ents to grow well. Flowers trumpet-shaped, aphrodisiac. An herb that rids the body of
lipped, deep pink to purple, interior spotted toxic wastes, very prevalent in TCM.
with darker purple and white. Space plants *$9/plant, $24.30/3 plants, Organic
1 to 2 feet apart. Grows up to 5 feet tall.
Ginger, Butterfly .Hedychium coronarium
300 seeds/pkt $2.95
(Butterfly Ginger, White Ginger Lily)
$5.95/g (~1,600 seeds),
The exotic-scented essential oil from flowers
$29.85/10g (~16,000 seeds), Organic
roots is used in high end perfumes.
Gentian, Yellow . . . . . . . . .Gentiana lutea and
*$9.00/plant,
$24.30/3, Organic
Family: Gentian (Gentianaceae)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the moun- GINGER ROOT, dried, tea cut
tain meadows of central and southern Europe 50 g/bag $4.90
and Asia Minor. Rare. Yellow Gentian is the TURMERIC ROOT, powdered
purest of bitter agents. The flowers are rich $22.90/lb, Organic
yellow, the herbage is succulent, and the root
is the premier official bitter tonic, which is END OF GINGER
utilized for making various aperitifs and the
famous Swedish Bitters. Prefers rich, shallow, moist soil in partial shade. Sow in fall,
winter, or very early spring. Space 6 inches
apart. Flowers 3 to 4 feet.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
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Ginseng, American . .Panax quinquefolius

Family: Ginseng (Araliaceae)
Woodland herbaceous perennial. Native to
the central and eastern hardwood forests of
America. Sexual and digestive tonic and
adaptogen. Sow in fall in well-drained, deep,
loamy beds under the dappled shade of hardwoods or in artificially shaded beds (70%
shade). Soil pH 6 to 7 preferred. Rake away
leaf mulch, sow about 1/2 inch deep in the
mineral soil and then rake the leaves back
over the planting spot once again. Avoid
straw mulch. Provide at least 1 foot spacing
so there is good air movement. The plants
must never sit in water or mucky ground. It
is actually possible to grow Ginseng in pots if
you use good loam soil, mulch, and avoid
overwatering. We sell only stratified seed
that has been buried for a year, is best fall
planted, and germinates nicely come spring.
10 g pkt/$14.95 (~120 seeds)
100 g/$96.25 (~1,200 seeds)
Ginseng seed available fresh Sep Dec.
Goldenrod, Official . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .Solidago canadensis var. gigantea
Rhizomatous perennial with multiple nodding stems bearing profuse yellow plumes to
6 feet. Urinary tonic of great repute. Seed is
best pressed into surface of soil in spring.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
$5.00/root, Organic
Goldenseal . . . . . . .Hydrastis canadensis

Premier astringent and tonic agent for treating any and all afflictions of the mucous
membranes, including colds, sore throat,
sinusitis, and conjunctivitis. Very big in the
herb trade. Both roots and seeds were abundant and of high quality this year, and we
encourage growers to plant larger numbers
of seeds. Sow immediately upon receipt in
moist shade of woodland or shade garden.
Make the furrow an inch deep in the mineral
soil and firmly tamp the planting. Then,
cover with mulch of rotted leaves, peat or
coir. Germination is in the spring. Allow to
grow closely together for a year or two and
then in the fall transplant the nuggets to
cool moist shade at 6 inches apart.
Goldenseal appreciates organic compost.
50 seeds/pkt $9.95,
$29.85/10 g (~500 seeds), Organic
New crop goldenseal seed currently available. No international sales (CITES)
$3.50/dormant root (3-year or older)
$53.00/20 dormant roots
Gotu Kola . . . . . . . . . .Hydrocotyl asiatica
Tropical perennial that can be grown as an
annual in temperate gardens. Pantropical distribution. The light green and succulent
leaves make a delicious energy-boosting
addition to summer salads. This is a classic
Ayurvedic herb that increases mental clarity
and longevity. Plants prefer warmth, nitrogen, good drainage, regular watering, a little
shade, and lots of space to spread. Sow seed
anytime in the greenhouse, with slow and
sporadic germination over a period of 6
months. Challenging to grow, confirmed
germination, no replacement or refund.
GOTU KOLA LEAF, powdered,
$22.90/lb, Organic
Grass, Phalaris . . . . . . .Phalaris aquatica
Perennial blue-green bunch grass giving rise
to heady shocks of pale yellow. Erosion control, drought resistant, fire retardant, ornamental, source of dmt alkaloids.
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.
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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 squarrosa
(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.
$17.85/10 g (~2,500 seeds), Organic
Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Argyreia nervosa
Native to India and escaped in Hawaii.
Protect from frost. Plant prefers part shade, a
trellis, and rich soil. Nick seed and plant
about 1/2 inch deep.
10 seeds/pkt $4.95
He-shou-wu Polygonum multiflorum
Vining herbaceous perennial from China.
The plant is almost unstoppable and may be
planted to supply summer shade, trellised up
the side of the house, on a fence, etc. Plant
prefers full sun and rich, well-darained soil.
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.
100 seeds/pkt $3.95
Hollyhock, Arabian Nights . . . . . . . . . . .
Althaea rosea var. nigra
<<NEW FOR 2015
Family: Mallow (Malvacea)
Herbaceous perennial native to China.
Planting Hollyhocks is one of the easiest
ways to add color and large, blowsy blossoms to the garden: plant hollyhocks!
Arabian Nights produces flowers of the
deepest purple. Cultivation: Space plants 1

foot apart. Flowers from 5 to 7 feet tall.
Holy Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see TULSI
Hoodia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hoodia gordonii
Succulent perennial herb native to SW
Africa and suitable for potted culture. Plant
looks like a Cactus, needs Cactus soil and
growing conditions, but is a Milkweed.
Peculiar. Harmless appetite suppressant.
Hops (Seed!) . . . . . . . . . Humulus lupulus
<<NEW FOR 2015
Herbaceous perennial dioecious vine growing up to 30 feet in a season. Native to the
temperate north. Hardy to -30 F. A vigorous grower at sea level or in the mountains,
these are widely employed as fast summer
shade and make sticky, pollen-dusted, bright
green strobiles that have sleep-inducing
properties and are used to bitter beer. Yes, it
is true, we do not deny that Hops planted
from seed witll give both male and female
plants and medicine of variable alpha. The
most vigorous female plant with the most
tasty and bitter strobiles may be chosen out
as a new strain and propagated by root cutting. You can name it after yourself if you
want! Hops prefers full sun, regular watering, a deep bed of compost and a trellis. Sow
seed in the fall for germination in the spring.
When we say this, we always mean in outdoor culture (cold greenhouse or shadehouse
also fine). We never mean in the basement
or on the coffee table. Alternatively, give 90
days cold/moist refrigeration and then sow
warm. Work up in pots and transplant out to
3 foot centers. Unless you want to make
seeds, pull up the males. .
Not for sale to WA or ID states.
Horehound, Black . . . . . . . .Ballota nigra
Herbaceous perennial.
Native to the
Mediterranean. Hardy to 10 F. Rare specimen plant is a strangely odorous sedative
nervine, with showy, dark foliage dotted
with purple, lipped flowers. Sow in spring.
Hypoxis, African Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hypoxis hemerocallidae
Probably the most significant of ll South
American Muti, a remedy used for treating
HIV. Plant does very well in pots or in a
frost-free garden in the full sun. Seed
exhibits strong dormancy. Fire treatment,
alternating periods of cold and warm, wet
and dry, will eventually awaken them. Sow
fall or spring.
Plants marked with a * ship 6 for $14.90 via Priority Mail or ship 8 *plants for $19.90!
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Hyssop, Official . . . . .Hyssopus officinalis

The quintessential Mediterranean plant, giving off earthy fragrance from both leaf and
the excrutiatingly beautiful blue flowering
raceme, the stuff of pleasant dreams for bumblebee and cold sufferer alike. One truly
must have a Hyssop. Sow seeds in spring.
illus. above
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Jade Plant, Gumby.....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. Dark green, spoon shaped, rubbery
leaves on a tree-like, spongy stalk.
$9.00/plant, Organic
Jiao-gu-lan, Hangzhou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gynostemma sp.
Rare.Originating at Hang Zhou botancal garden in China, this is a unique strain of the
much revered medicinal vine. This strain
is really very different from the sweet, dainty, blue-green leaved Jiao-Gu-Lan that we
offer under the name Jiao-Gu-Lan, Japanese.
This Hang Zhou type is redish-leaved, very
robust, with a strong climbing habit and succers (to hang on to the trellis) on the end of the
tendrils.
Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polygonum orientale
(Shui-hong-hua-zi, Princes 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 cold-conditioning. Plant in hills
6 feet apart. Intermittent, ongoing germ.
Flowers 6 to 9 feet tall.
Ladys 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 for PMS, and in
every way this plant has an affinity for
women. Germ in 15 to 22 days. Plant 1 foot
apart. Flowers yellow to 1 foot.
Larkspur . . . . . . . . . .Consolida orientalis
Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae)
TOXIC
Annual. Native to temperate zones in
Europe, Asia, and America. Blue flowers are
excellent for cutting. Seed decoction used
for treating head and body lice. Prefers full
sun, normal garden soil, and regular watering. Strew seed on soil in fall or early spring
and tamp in. Flowers to 4 feet. illus. above
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Lavender, Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . .L. viridis
Rare herbaceous perennial native to the
mountains of Morocco and hardy to 10 F.
Foliage thick, soft, fragrant and light green.
Early spring flowers pleasantly aromatic,
colored yellow.
30 seeds/pkt $2.95
Lemon Balm . . . . . . . . .Melissa officinalis
One of the better tonic nervines. If used regularly, many herbalists believe this herb will
extend the lifespan. Using it regularly is not
such a challenge, as the tea is delicious, and
may be augmented with honey and milk to
make itdivine. Sow seeds in spring.
Lemongrass . . . . .Cymbopogon flexuosus
Family: Grass (Poaceae)
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!
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
Leopard Flower . . .Belamcanda chinensis
(She-gan)
Family: Iris (Iridaceae)
Herbaceous perennial hardy to -15 F.
Native to China and Japan. Produces masses
of exotic golden-orange flowers. The dried
root is used in TCM for treating respiratory
infection. Sow fall to early spring.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95,
$11.85/10 g (~400 seeds), Organic
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LILIES
Life Plant, Abundant Goddess . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryophyllum pinnatum
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Family: Crassulaceae
(Abundant Goddess, Mother of Thousands)
Succulent and comely, an excellent houseplant the prospers in a light window. Will
propagate itself from plantlets borne on the
leaf margin. You can leave a leaf in a dry pot
of soil and it will maintain its life force for
many months. The leaves are extraordinarily cooling to the touch, and thus make an
incredible fresh plant poultice. Dark green
leaves beautifully marked with dark patterns, and the plant also flowers gloriously.
Grows great indoors, on the windowsill or in
the solarium. Does best in gallons. Can provide many hours of companionship and solace during the hours when we find ourselves
indoors and wish we had a plant to hold.
Life Plant, Mpovupovu Ziwa . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryophyllum pinnatum
(Air Plant, Siempre viva)
A curious upright succulent in the Stonecrop
family (Crassulaceae) that is a true house
plant, thriving on the windowsill, unphased
by occasional neglect. 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,
swellings.
LIFELINE
MEDICINAL
HERB
GARDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see page 13:
$29.95/18 seed packets
Family: Lily (Liliaceae)

Perennial, sweetly aromatic flowers. Seeds
generally require warm/cold/warm conditioning and long germination periods. Sow
in fall or early spring in rich potting soil and
keep moist and in the shade. Do not discard
prematurely, they arise in time!
Bear Grass . . . . . . . . .Xerophyllum tenax
Perennial, fire-resistant plant hardy to -20
F. Native to Western US and Canada, where
it grows from just above sea level to alpine.
Resembles a bunchgrass, flowering in a
creamy white raceme up to 5 feet tall.
Native basket- and hat-making material, also
used in Native American medicine to stop
bleeding and heal wounds. Grow out in a
gallon pot for a year before transplanting.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
Lily, Panther . . . . . . . .Lilium pardalinum
Native to Coastal CA, OR. Very showy orange
Lilies look like a Turks cap, enchanting in
the moist shade and conifer-derived soils.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
Lily-of-the-Valley . . . .Convallaria majalis
Rhizomatous perennial flower of shade garden or deep woods. Native to Europe. The
bell-like, waxy-white flowers emit a beautiful perfume. Low doses of the plant have a
strengthening effect on the heart muscle.
The plant prefers a rich, sandy, acid loam.
Seeds are dark-dependent, 2-phase germinators. Sow in fall. Space 6 inches apart.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Lily, Soap . . .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 paintings.
Plant prefers full sun and dry to mesic soils.
Sow in fall for germ in spring.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
LOBELIA
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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. Used by the
Cherokee, Iroquois, and Pawnee medicinal
plant. The bright scarlet flowers attract many
hummingbirds. Space plants 1 foot apart.
Flowers long-lived, 3 to 4 feet.
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
and eaten by a couple to avert divorce and
renew love. Space plants 2 feet apart.
Flowers vibrant light blue to 2 feet.
Lobelia, Official . . . . . . . . .Lobelia inflata
(Indian Tobacco)
Overwintering annual or annual. Native to
the central, southern, and eastern US.
Diminutive plant with white flowers spotted
with light-blue that give way to the characteristic inflated seedpods. Lobelia is an indispensable antispasmodic, a low dose botanical. A liquid extract of the seed is commonly
used and can cause the expulsion of mucous
from sinuses and bronchi. If you dont specify which Lobelia you want, well send you
this one.
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
Planting or extraction quality.
END OF LOBELIA
Lomatium dissectum
Wild, celery-like herbaceous perennial native
to the Great Basin and other drylands of the
West. This is our most important regional,
antiviral herb. The root is the part used. In
nature, Lomatium grows on sunny slopes in
rocky soil. Sow in outdoor nursery bed in the
fall or midwinter. Expect germination in cold
soil in spring. Plant 1 foot apart.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95,
$11.85/10 g (~400 seeds)
Lovage Levisticum officinalis

Herbaceous perennial hardy to -40 F. An
agreeable seasoning and easily grown substitute for Dang-gui. The plant is aromatic,
stimulating and proestrogenic. Prefers sun
to part shade and moist garden soil Sow
seed in fall or spring.
Love-in-the-Mist . . . . .Nigella damascena
(Nigella, Neon)
Self-seeding annual. 90 days to flowers. A
cultivar selected here at Horizon Herbs.
Flowers bright purple, highly frilled giving
way to papery, bicolored pods. The seeds
are perfumey and good on cookies.
Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory. Strew
seeds on prepared seedbed in fall or early
spring.
Maca, Red . . . . . .Lepidium peruvianum

Biennial, radish-like, rosette-forming plants
native to the high Peruvian Puna. Red is a
high elevation, fast-growing cultivar that
gives quick yield, tubers loaded with protein.
Fertility enhancer and aphrodisiac. Hardy in
all temperate zones and at elevation in the
tropics. Plant prefers full sun and fast-draining soil. Scatter seed, barely cover with soil,
tamp thoroughly, water evenly, and expect
germ in 4 to 6 days. In warm winter areas, an
overwintering crop is often possible. A quick
crop of small but potent roots may be pulled
off almost anywhere by sowing in cool soil
in fall or early spring, thinning to 3 inches
apart and providing a side-dressing of organic compost.
100 seeds/pkt $4.95
Madder . . . . . . . . . . . . .see CLEAVERS
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MANDRAKE
Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae) TOXIC

Herbaceous perennials. The ancients used
Mandrake root as a fertility herb, an aphrodisiac, a magical totem, an anaesthetic, analgesic and sleep inducer. It was also known
to cause strange delirium and madness. The
leaves are harmless and cooling when used
as a poultice. The root is a low-dose botanical that should be approached with caution.
Mandrake, Autumn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mandragora autumnalis
Native to Southern Europe. Hardy to 5 F.
Flowers purple to 12 inches tall, giving way
to fruits of yellow and orange. Use standard
greenhouse technique. Germination usually
occurs within 3 months.
13 seeds/pkt $9.95
Mandrake, Official Mandragora officinalis
Herbaceous perennial native to southeastern
Europe and the Mediterranean. Hardy to 5
F. Rare. The plant begins its vegetative
cycle in the midwinter, flowers in the early
spring, fruits and goes quickly dormant in
the summer. Sow seeds as soon as possible
after receipt. Sow in fast-draining, alkaline
mix, about 1/2 inch deep, tamp securely, keep
warm and water regularly. Grow seedlings
out in pots for a couple of years, then transplantkeep crowns in perfect drainage.
Flowers green-white to 6 inches, giving way
to yellow, apple-like fruits.
Fresh, cold-stored seed from the new harvest. We will be sending that out as long as
it lasts. Dried seed only internationally.
Maralroot . . . . . . . .Leuzea carthamoides
Herbaceous perennial. Native to Siberia.
All temperate zones. The root is an easy-togrow source of functional and safe adaptogenic power. Plant prefers sun, well-drained
soils, elevation. Sow in fall or early spring.
Marjoram, Perennial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Origanum vulgare hortensis
Herbaceous perennial to 2 feet tall, native to
the Mediterranean and hardy to 20 F. This
mounding, cold-hardy Marjoram is good
spice and quite nice. Does well in pots.
Marjoram, Sweet . . .Origanum majorana
Annual, 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. Carminative.
Oregano, Greek .Origanum heracleoticum
A classic spice easy to grow, harvest, and
prepare. Once you have it, you will use it!
Harvest leaves in early cycle, bracts in late.
Plants marked with a * ship 6 for $14.90
Marshmallow . . . . . . .Althaea officinalis

From the forgiving fuzziness of its cooling
foliage, to the gooey mucilage of its demulcent roots, this plant is designed to assuage
the ills of man, woman, and child. Give
moist soil and a partly sunny exposure.
Scarify seed and plant in spring.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
$29.85/10g (~3,000 seeds)
Mayapple, American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Podophyllum peltatum
Colony-forming plant with umbrella-like,
palmate leaves bearing waxy flowers of
delightful fragrance. Plants prefer poorly
drained, sodden soil. Low-dose botanical.
Anticarcinogenic and liver stimulant. This
plant is quite interesting, easy to grow and
will thrive in part sun or shade.
$4.50/dormant root,
Mayapple roots are delivered in the fall.
Meadowsweet . . . . . . . . . .Spirea ulmaria
Prefers moist soil and part sun. Gobs of
cream-colored flower sprays in July, the honeyed aroma attracts bees and human worshippers. Dried leaves and flowers make a
delicious tea that treats headache or other
bodily pains (contains salicylic acid, a kind
of herbal aspirin). Sow seeds in spring.
MILKWEED
Family: Milkweed (Asclepiadacea)
Herbaceous perennials that arise late in the
spring, grow quickly and produce by midsummer gloriously honeyed blossoms that
attract butterflies and bees. These do well
when planted in the fall for germination in
the spring, or may be given a 30 day moist
refrigeration followed by rapid germination
in warm soil.
Milkweed, Showy . . . .Asclepias speciosa
Excellent choice for medicinal gardens in
the western states, to which this full-sun
milkweed is native. Deeply perfumed flowers are a bigtime butterfly attractor and well
worth a garden pathside sniff..
30 seeds/pkt $2.95
Pleurisy Root . . . . . . . .Asclepias tuberosa
(Butterfly Flower, Butterfly Weed)
Strikingly beautiful herb, with tresses of
deep yellow and orange-red flowers.
Magnetizes monarchs! Treats pleurisy.
Drought-tolerant.
MINT
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MULLEIN

Creeping perennials that are universally
appreciated for their bright aroma and taste.
Plants prefer moist ground and sun to part
shade. Harvest in full flower. Once cut
back, the plants will regrow joyfully.
Mint, Chinese . . . . . . .Mentha haplocalyx
(Bo-he)
Herbaceous perennial native to China.
Excellent deep flavor reminiscent of
Spearmint. One of the best mints weve ever
tasted. Used in TCM to release the exterior,
cooling cough, fever, red eyes.
Peppermint . . . . . . . . . . .Mentha piperita
Plant likes moist soils, and grows in the sun,
start your sprinkler, and have some fun.
Smooth, green leaves, tastes great. Sow
seeds in spring.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Spearmint . . . . . . . . . . . .Mentha piperita
Consistent bright green, finely toothed
leaves flowering lilac to 2 feet. Sow seeds in
spring.
END OF TRUE MINTS
Mint, Mayan . . . . . . . . . . . .Lippia dulcis
Family: Vervain (Verbenaceae)
(Orozuz, Aztec Sweet Herb)
Trailing perennial. Native to South America
and the Caribbean. Protect from frost.
Purple-leaved 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.
Mint, Yellow Dotted . . .Monarda punctata
Native to the eastern and southern US. This
minty plant has flowers resembling the
markings of a leopardwhorls of striking
golden flowers spotted with purple, on a 5foot plant. Part shade, moist soils.
Moonwort . . . . . . . . . . . .Lunaria biennis
Biennial or overwintering annual. Native to
Europe. The seedpods are perfect, satiny
moons that sandwich the weighty seeds. .
Cold-condition 30 days or sow in fall or very
early spring. Cold-soil germinator.
Motherwort, Official . .Leonurus cardiaca
Definitive herb of old herbalism, crucial to
any well-stocked apothecary,
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Family: Figwort (Scrophulariaceae)

Mulleins tolerate poor, gravelly 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.
Mullein, Common . . . .Verbascum thapsus
Biennial. Native to central and southern
Europe, west Asia. Superior leaf used medicinally for moistening mucous membranesa 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
Mullein, Greek . . . .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.
Plant 2 feet apart. Flowers yellow to 5 feet.
If you do not give preference, this is the
Mullein we will send you.
$5.95/g (~8,800 seeds),
$17.85/10 g (~88,000 seeds), Organic
END OF MULLEIN
Myrrh, Garden . . . . . . . .Myrrhis odorata
(Sweet Cicily, Sweet Chervil)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe and
Asia. The plant exudes the odor of Anise
from its ferny leaves, beautiful, white terminal umbels and deeply-grooved, resiny
seeds. A pleasant, nutritive, and bloodcleansing medicine. Plant prefers rich garden soil, part to full shade. Sow in fall for
germ in spring. Space 2 feet apart. Flowers
to 2 to 4 feet tall.
Nettle, Stinging . . . . . . . . . .Urtica dioica
Family: Nettle (Urticaceae)
Herbaceous, dioecious perennial. Native to
temperate climates worldwide. All zones.
Premier spring tonic and best terrestrial
plant source of micronutrients and minerals.
Plants will prosper in fertile soil, moist
shade, or sun. Sow in fall or very early
spring for germ in spring. Grows to 4 feet.
$29.85/10g (~35,000 seeds), Organic
Oats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avena sativa
(Organic Cayuse Oats)
Family: Grass (Poaceae)
Overwintering annual. All zones. The fresh,
green seed calms the nerves, anti-addiction.
Sow in fall or spring.
5 g pkt/$2.95
$5.00/lb
8* plants ship for $19.90 via Priority Mail. Call us at 541-846-6704
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Passionflower . . . . . .Passiflora incarnata

(Maypop, Passion Flower)
Herbaceous perennial vine native to southern
and eastern US and hardy to 5 F. Flowers
wonderfully large, complex, purple and
white. This is the most northern hardy of the
passionflowers and is the type most commonly used in medicine. Oneiric. Seeds may
be planted anytime, fall or spring, and germination almost always takes months.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
$15.00/plant, Organic
PATCHOULI
Osha . . . . . . . . . . . .Ligusticum porteri

(Bear Medicine)
Herbaceous perennial native to the Rocky
Mountains. The smoky flavor of Osha root is
quite familiar to those that love and use it.
One of our best indigenous herbs for treating
upper respiratory infection. Plant prefers sun
to spart shade, likes to grow in association
with Aspens or other hardwoods, and may be
started fall or early spring in outdoor flats or
nursery bed. Sow seed 1/4 inch deep, tamp
well and cover the planting with a thin layer
of organic mulch such as rotted sawdust or
coir. We have tested the germination times
and found the seeds come up in 79 days. The
story that Osha cannot be grown except at
altitude is just thata story. We have reports
of success with growing this herb from
throughout the continental US and Europe.
Dormant roots should be planted immediately at 1 foot apart with crowns well down in
the soil, and will send up vigorous stalks in
the spring. Flowers may be expected.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Pansy, Heartsease . . . . . . . . .see VIOLET

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.
Germ in 1 to 3 weeks, very tiny seedlings that
grow quickly. Do not allow to dry out!
Patchouli, Java.........Pogostemon heyeanus
This one does not give the Patchouli fragrance but makes a showy house plant with
incredible purple and pink flowers.
100 seeds/pkt $4.95
Patchouli, True . . . . . .Pogostemon cablin
Tropical perennial thrives in warm shade
and does well in potted culture. Original
source plant for true Patchouli oil.
END OF PATCHOULI
Pedicularis, Elephanthead . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pedicularis groenlandica
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Elephants Head, Elephanthead lousewort)
Hemiparasitic, fibrous-rooted perennial
native to high mountain ranges of western
North America, growing in association with
(and benignly parasitizing upon) ither medicinal plants including Aconite, Bistort,
Yarrow, and Osha. Hardy to -50 F. The
large inflorescence is showy and purple,
resembling the upturned trunk and floppy
ears of an elephant.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Pennyroyal . . . . . . . . . . .Mentha pulegium
Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe.
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.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
PEONY
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Perennials hardy to -30 F. Choice plants for
the shade garden, with showy flowers and
processed roots much valued in TCM. Sow
seeds in the fall for germination in the spring.
Peony, Chinese Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paeonia lactiflora
(Bai-shou, Common Garden Peony)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to China,
Tibet and Japan. Growing to about 28 inches, the plant makes a bouquet of large, round,
fragrant, cup-shaped flowers that occur in
the late spring.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
Peony, Chinese Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paeonia obovata
(Herbaceous Peony, Cao-shao-yao)
Dark red, upright, cup-shaped flowers in
spring on a knee-high herbaceous bush.
Wild-derived strain found in the forest margins of Hebei and Shaanxi provinces, also in
Japan. Deeply palmate leaves are stunning.
Peony, Tree . . . . . . . .Paeonia suffruticosa
(Mu-dan-pi, Moutan Peony)
Woody perennial from from 3 to 6 feet tall.
Large, handsome, dark-green, deeply-lobed
leaves bearing huge, heaven-scented flowers. Popularly used for medicine, producing
strong tuberous roots. Space 6 feet apart.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
Peppermint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see MINT
Periwinkle, Madagascar . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catharanthus roseus
Syn. Vinca rosea
Family: Dogbane (Apocynaceae)
Perennial subshrub, pantropical, grown in
the temperate north as a prettily flowered
annual. Protect from frost. Does very well
in fast draining soils and thrives in sand.
Masses of pink flowers, 5 showy petals
spreading from a deep throat. Source of anticancer compounds used in treating infant
leukemia. In Swahili medicine, fresh leaves
pounded and decocted to treat stomach ailments. Sow in spring. Thin or transplant to
1 to 2 feet apart.
Plantain, Herba StellaPlantago coronopus
Family: Plantain (Plantaginaceae)
Herbaceous perennial with worldwide distribution, hardy to -40 degrees F. Starlike
rosettes of sweetly edible leaves. Medicinal
plant since antiquity, used as an astringent
poultice for treating wounds, internally to
allay bleeding and heal ulcers. Plant prefers
sun or shade, moist or sodden soils. Light
dependant germinator. Sow in spring.
Prefers cool soil for germ. Very nice bedding
plant in the medicinal garden.
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 cool soils.
Direct-seed in fall or early spring. Press into
surface. Grows rapidly in nitrogen-rich,
moist soils.
POPPY SET (1 seed packet each of Black,
California, Flanders, Greek Red, Peshawar,
Plume, Turkish Red, Yellow-Horned &
Zahir): 9 pkts/$21.90
Poppy, Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Papaver somniferum var paeoniflorum . . .
Annual or overwintering annual. Large,
upright plants to 4 feet tall produce multiple
flower pods like the necks of so many swans.
The entire blossoming and capsule-forming
cycle proceeds slowly over the space of a few
weeks, providing an extended flowering
show. The buds slowly split, revealing the
dark purple flowers that rise upright at maturity, heavily ruffled pompoms the size of a
large fist giving way to heady pods.
Poppy, California Eschscholzia californica
to California, Oregon, and the southwestern
US. Very resilient and tough yellow or orange
flowers. Tincture of fresh herb, especially
root and seed capsule, works well for calming and alleviating pain. There have been
many questions from gardeners about when
to plant California Poppy, and the answer is-strew the seed early in the year (fall to early
spring) and you will see good results the following spring. The plant will thrive on driveway edge or in waste places, will beautify the
yard, the construction site, the pasture. If you
check the roots (and this is a common practice when digging the plants for medicine
making), you will find that they are a very
long tap root. This is how the plant survives
so well in drought, and how it anchors itself
between the stones at driveways edge.
Cheery yellow color and excellent medicine!
$6.85/10 g (~9,000 seeds)
$22.25/100 g (~90,000 seeds)
$68.00/lb (~408,000 seeds)
Poppy, Flanders . . . . . . . .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.
$5.95/g (~3,000 seeds)
$17.85/10 g (~30,000 seeds), Organic
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Poppy, Greek Red . . . . . .Papaver dubium

Annual, native to Greece. Bears vivid scarlet
and black flowers.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Poppy, Peshawar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Papaver somniferum var. album
(Persian White Poppy)
Annual or overwintering annual. A very fast
crop. Produces a compact plant with beautiful white flowers and an elongated pod
loaded with white seeds.
Poppy, Plume . . . . . . . .Bocconia cordata
(Tree Celandine) <<ITS BACK!>>
Herbaceous perennial native to China and
hardy to 0 degrees F. Deeply lobed leaves
filled with blood-red sanguinarine give rise
to showy plumes of whire flowers to 6 feet
tall. Plant prefers sun to part shade, rich,
moist soil. Sow seeds in fall or early spring,
or give 30 days cold/moist refrigeration, then
sow warm.
Poppy, Turkish Red .Papaver somniferum
Annual or overwintering annual. The flower
is deep red with a dark basal spotnot frilly.
These tend to produce multiple stalks per
plant, with bright and showy flowers that last
about 3 times as long as a standard
somniferum. They give way to the medium sized, very round pods.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Poppy, Yellow-Horned . .Glaucium flavum
Biennial or perennial herb. Native to
the Mediterranean basin. Silver foliage,
3-inch-wide, golden blooms, and foot-long
ornamental seedpods. Source of the antitussive alkaloid glaucine.
Poppy, Zahir . . . . . Papaver somniferum
Annual or overwintering annual. Deep
lavender flowers, dark basal spot, giant pods.
Weve grown almost every conceivable variety of somniferum and truly believe this is
the best all-around choice. The flowers are
breathtaking, the pods are round and tremendous, and the seed is fat, blue, and tasty.
Pulsatilla . . . . . . . . . . .Anemone pulsatilla

(Wind Flower, Pasque Flower)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe.
Hardy to -5 F. The plant is diminutive, but
brazensending up large, showy purple
flowers that bedeck the early spring garden.
Low doses of the fresh plant tincture are used
to calm nervous disorders associated with
menopause, PMS, or insomnia. Low-dose
botanical. Plant prefers to grow in the full
sun among rocks or in average garden soil.
Short-lived seed. Sow in fall or spring.
Germ in shade, 30 to 40 days. Plant 1 foot
apart. Flowers to 18 inches.
Purple Coneflower . . see ECHINACEA
Pyrethrum, Dalmatian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Chrysanthemum coccineum
Perennial, flowering in the second year and
thereafter. Hardy to -40 F. Native to western Asia and Iran. Flowers white with yellow centers. The buds are dried and ground
into insect powder, often used against fleas.
Sow in early spring. Press into surface of
prepared seedbed or soil in pot and keep
evenly moist and in the sun until germ,
which occurs in 7 to 21 days. Space plants 2
feet apart.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95,
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RHODIOLA
RHODIOLA
Family: Stonecrop (Crassulaceae)

Perennial, fleshy succulents with circumpolar distribution. The dried roots are rosescented, loaded with immune stimulating
glycosides (e.g. rosavin, rosin).
These
demonstrate antidepressant, uplifting adaptogenic properties similar to Eleuthero. The
effects are pleasantly stimulating and there
are no side effects. The herb builds energy
without robbing the adrenals. 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 is not particularly
heat tolerant, prefers northern latitudes, full
sun or part shade, good drainage.
Rhodiola, Russian . . . . . . .Rhodiola rosea

(Arctic Root, Golden Root, Roseroot) 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
well send. illus above
100 seeds/pkt $4.95
Rhodiola, Scandinavian . .Rhodiola rosea
Seed originally from Norway. This is a yellow-flowered cultivar that may perform better than the Russian ecotype when it comes to
heat and low elevation tolerance. In either
case, if you are growing in warmer zones, it
is probably best to keep the plants in the
shade. The best soil for Rhodiola is very fast
draining but frequent watering is also appreciated!
100 seeds/pkt $4.95
Plants marked with a * ship 6 for $14.90 via Priority Mail or ship 8* plants for $19.90!
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Rosemary, Upright Form (official) . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosmarinus officinalis
Upright Rosemary has proven to be the most
cold tolerant. Seed production this year was
exceptional. Seed requires cool soils (55 to
60 F) for germ. Sow in fall or early spring.
Sprinkle generously, barely cover and keep
evenly moist. Germ in 2 to 3 weeks. Grow
out in gallons for a year before transplanting
to landscape.
ROSEMARY LEAF, Dried, Whole
50 g bag (1.7 oz)/$4.90, Organic
Pure fall harvested leaf, dried and removed
from stem. Excellent color, aroma, flavor.
Rhubarb, Glaskins Perpetual . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rheum rhabarbarum
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Herbaceous perennial. Glaskins Perpetual
makes nice red stems and keeps producing
throughout the season, therefore the perpetual adage. We find these to be reliable and
vigorous. Rhubarb thrives in full sun and
composty soil.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
Rose Campion . . . . . . .Lychnis coronaria
Short-lived herbaceous perennial native to
Eurasia and hardy to -20 F. Flowers from
June to August, magenta on a wolly-white plant
with soft and silver leaves. Old world charm.
Deer proof. Pretty. In olden times, the wooly
leaves were used as lamp wicks. In homeopathy, treats paralysis. Plant prefers full sun to
part shade and mesic to dry soils. Strew in
fall or start in flats or direct seed in spring.
Germ in 10 days. Easy.
Rue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruta graveolens
Incredibly useful landscape plant with longlived yellow flowers giving way to fruits like
tiny green oranges. Popular in Medieval
times, said to ward off evil contagion, bring
financial success. Sow in spring.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Rupturewort . . . . . . . . .Herniaria glabra
Perennial evergreen carpet-forming creeper
to 1/2 inch tall, hardy to -20 F. Native to
Southern Europe. Pillow-soft, not picky
about soil, grows even in gravel, and gently
coumarin-scented. Herbal walkways, rock
gardens, living sculptures. Many people will
inquire about the adviseability of trying to
sow the seed in place (between stepping
stones) and it is our opinion that best results
will be obtained by starting seed in pots and
transplanting.
Saffron, Holy (bulbs) . . . . .Crocus sativus

Perennial bulbous herb. Native to Southern
Europe, Asia Minor, and Iran. Hardy to -10 F.
Blooming in Oct, the flowers are purple,
cupping the long orange-red stigmasthe
spice. Plant prefers rich, sandy, well-drained
soil in the part shade or sun. Plant 3 inches
deep and 6 inches apart.
$9.95/6 bulbs
$25.00/20 bulbs
Saffron bulbs available August to October,
otherwise backordered and delivered in
season.
Sage, Dan-shen miltiorrhizaS. miltiorrhiza
(Chinese Red Sage)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to China.
Hardy to 15 F. Rare. The part used is the
blood red root. Quickens the blood.
Prophylactic against strokes.
Foliage
mounding, deeply lobed. Flowers large,
seductive, sky blue to purple.
Sage, Dominican . . . . . . .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, foliage fruitily redolent with sclaerol.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
Sage, Garden . . . . . . . . .Salvia officinalis
For such a heat-loving plant, it sure puts off
a show in the early spring before things get
hot. The early spring pre-flowering display
alone is worth it, but the plant is also a multipurpose culinary and medicinalwidely
used, much appreciated. We use this plant
extensively in our cookery, especially if the
food seems oily. You see, the Sage ( and
many other Mediterranean spices e.g.
Rosemary and Savory, see this page) are
proven antioxidants and act to disarm potential carcinogens. Using Mediterranean
spices in your cooking is good cheap insurance, and mighty tasty to boot! Sow seeds
in spring.
Sage, White . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salvia apiana
Woody perennial. The premier smudging
plant, bringing prayers on high, scouring the
garden of negativity by its majestic presence.
Organically grown dried White Sage leaf is a
highly valued as a trade item. Sow seeds in
spring.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
$17.85/10 g (~7,000 seeds), Organic
Savory, Winter . . . . . . .Satureja montana
Theres nothing better than Savory all year
round. Spice on a perennial woody bush.
Sow seeds in spring.
SCHISANDRA
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Family: Magnolia (Magnoliaceae)

Perennial dioecious vines, elegant, with
many-flavored berries that are used in herbal
medicine to enhance immunity.
Schisandra, Official
Schisandra chinensis
(Wu-wei-zi)
Perennial dioecious 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 immuneenhancing. Seed is already removed from
fruit. Soak overnight in cold water and plant
in cool, moist shade with germ in 3 weeks
and ongoing. Train on a trellis. Likes shade,
is not heat-tolerant.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
$14.85/10g (~920 seeds)
$74.25/100g (~9,200 seeds)
Schisandra, Starvine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Schisandra glabra
(Bay Starvine, Climbing Magnolia, Starvine)
Perennial woody vine to 60 feet.. Native to
Southeastern United States. Flowers red in
early summer giving way to bright red
berries in late summer. Berries are pretty
much identical in size, consistency, taste and
assumedly medicinal activity to Schisandra
chinensis. Plant prefers to grow in moist
shade, understory to larger trees, woodland
habitat, creek bottoms.
*$26.00/vine, Organic
Self-Heal . . . . . . . . . . . .Prunella vulgaris
Creeper does best in moist soils, shade or
sun. Flowers in spring to midsummer, corncob-like, purple, demure. Dried flowers
made into tea treats canker soresbest ever
treatment. Sow seeds in spring.
Senega Snakeroot . . . . . .Polygala senega
Family: Milkwort (Polygalaceae)
Herbaceous perennial to 1 foot. Native to the
prairies of eastern North America.
Stimulating expectorant for treating pneumonia. Moist ground. Sow in summer, fall,
midwinter, or very early spring for germ in
the spring. Space 6 inches apart.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Shepherds Purse Capsella bursa-pastoris
Annual or overwintering annual. Native to
Europe and Asia. All zones. Hemostatic
agent used to stem excess menstrual bleeding or post-partum hemorrhage. The plants
grow well in heavily-manured soil, and they
grow best during the cool months. Sown in
the summer or fall, Shepherds Purse germinates and starts growing as a basal rosette.
The rosette then overwinters, and the plant
expands mightily come spring. Thin to 6
inches apart.
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
Skullcap, Baical . . .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 has antibacterial,
antiviral, tranquilizing, and fever-reducing
effects. A dependable treatment for contagious diseases including dysentery. Plant
prefers full sun and dry soils and makes best
medicine when grown in same. Space 12
inches apart.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
Skullcap, Barbat . . . .Scutellaria barbata
(Ban-zhi-lian)
Herbaceous perennial. Native to SE China.
Hardy to -20 F. Flowers large and sky blue.
The herb clears heat, dispels toxicity, invigorates the bloodused in treating cancerous
tumors. Plant prefers sun to shade and moist,
but well-drained, soil.
Skullcap, Official . .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. Thin to 6 inches apart. Flowers blue,
2 to 4 feet tall.
Spiderwort, Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tradescantia occidentalis
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Dishelveled monocot to 18 inches, hardy to
5 F.. Native to Central US and Canada, an
interesting wayside weed that is listed as a
threatened speciesin Canada. Stamen
hairs, normally colored purple, are mutated
upon contact with ionizing radiation, turning
pink in the presence of nuclear fallout, making this plant a convenient bioassay for radiation exposure. Sow seeds in fall. Cool soil
germinator will come up fall or spring.
Grow seedlings on for a few months until
sufficiently robust to plant to a large pot, and
keep it next to your doorway. The unruly
foliage will not upscale that hodgepodge of
shoes that are thrown off by casual visitors,
and it is nice to know when radiation remains
at bay.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
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SPIKENARD
Forest or shade garden is best for these large

plants of the Ginseng family. Plant prefers
water and gravelly soil. Sow in fall for
dependable germination in the spring.
Spikenard, California . .Aralia californica
This is the largest herbaceous member of the
Ginseng family indigenous to America.
Native to the Pacific Northwest. Grows to
10 feet. Spikenard root is an antitussive,
partus preparatour, adaptogen, mildly stimulating like Eleuthero, and also a sexual
tonic like American Ginseng.
Spikenard, Eastern . . . . .Aralia racemosa
Herbaceous perennial native to the Eastern
US. A comely plant with large compound
leaves and drooping clusters of red berries.
Much used by the Native Americans, the
root was considered a blood purifying tonic.
30 seeds/pkt $2.95
Stavesacre . . . . . .Delphinium staphisagria
TOXIC
Biennial native to Europe and the
Mediterranean. The plant produces in the
first year a basal rosette of deeply divided,
shiny, naturally variegated leaves that are
quite showy, and then runs to flower in the
spring of the second year, producing masses
of light purple inflorescenses that are quite
delightful to the eye. The seed of this plant
is a low-dose botanical that is usually used
externally (for control of headlice or other
vermin-related itches). Plant prefers full sun
and moist soils, and will thrive in regular
garden soil, tending to volunteer even in
roadsides and waste places. Sow in cool soil
in fall or early spring.
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. Sow seed on surface and press in,
keeping moist and very warm. Germ in 1 to
2 weeks.
Stonecrop, Blue Spruce . .Sedum reflexum
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
Fleshy, succulent and spreading groundcover with blue-green leaves and upright clusters of yellow flowers. To 4 inches. Native
to Europe. Edible in small quantities -astringent and sour. Plant is hardy to -15
degrees F and prefers full sun, sandy and
neutral to alkaline soils. Drought-tolerant.
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Stoneroot . . . . . . . .Collinsonia canadensis

Herbaceous perennial. Native to rich woods
in the eastern, central, and southern states.
Hardy to -30 F. Features impressive ovate
leaves and eventually sets lemon-scented
panicles of bright yellow flowers. Vascular
tonic shrinks varicosities. Plant prefers moist
woods or shade garden. illus above
Sweetgrass Braids.
Made by First
Nations People from Saskatchewan, these
are hand-braided 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
Sweet Annie . . . . . . . . . .see ARTEMISIA
Sweet Woodruff . . . . . . .see CLEAVERS
Tansy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tanacetum vulgare
Flowers like golden buttons. This balsamic
herb is sprinkled on the floors after sweeping, lending its agreeable fragrance and prohibiting flieswhich detest it. Sow in fall to
early spring. Self-seeds vigorously.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
Not for sale to SD, WA state.
Tarragon, Mexican . . . . . .Tagates lucida
Plant prefers full sun and dryish soils, overwinters down to about 10 F. Culinary spice,
cold cure, and smokeable euphoric all in one.
Sow seeds in spring
100 seeds/pkt $3.95
Tarragon, Russian Artemisia dracunculoide
(Estragon)
Herbaceous perennial to 3 feet tall, native to
Europe, Asia, and Western US, hardy to -40
F. Anise-flavored, the herb is used fresh or
dried as a condiment for seasoning tomato
dishes, mushrooms, poultry, and other oily
foods. Surface sow in spring.
THISTLE

Big earth protectors and variously edible or
medicinal. All zones.
Thistle, Blessed . . . . . . .Cnicus benedictus
the Mediterranean basin and Asia Minor.
Downy and barely prickly. Tea stimulates
appetite. Plant prefers full sun and regular
garden soil. Direct seed any time from fall to
late spring.
Thistle, Milk . . . . . . . .Silybum marianum
the Mediterranean basin and widely naturalized, especially on the coast. Giant, shinyleaved plant with distinct white variegations,
producing hefty brown-black seeds that represent one of the best liver protective remedies on Earth. In nature, the plant drops its
seed in the summer, germinates with the fall
rains, overwinters, and flowers and seeds the
following early summer. Therefore, fall
planting is the best way to obtain gigantic
individuals and planty of seed production.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95,
$14.25/100 g (~3,600 seeds), Organic
THYME

Aromatic, culinary, medicinal, and landscaping plantlong-lived, functional, friend to
cook, medicine maker and honeybee alike.
Sow seeds in spring.
Thyme, English Broadleaf . . . .T. vulgaris
Perfect mound-shaped plants. Potent spice.
Thyme, French . . . . . . . .Thymus vulgaris
Tender perennial bush, a select cultivar from
France. Excellent as a spice, this nicely
green, narrow leaved cultivar is one of the
most flavorful of all the Thymes. Wonderful
flower displays are much visited by bees.
Plant prefers full sun and mesic soils.
Thyme, German Winter .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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TULSI
(HOLY BASIL)
Holy Basil attracts good luck, an auspicious
plant to have around the house or in the
teacup. OM SHANTI OM
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. 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.
We thank Amma for blessing this Tulsi seed!
TULSI SEED SET (1 seed packet each of
Kapoor, Krishna, Rama, and Kapoor.)
$9.90/3 pkts
TulsiKapoor . . . . . . . .Ocimum sanctum
Self-seeding annual. 70 days. Best Tulsi for
temperate gardens, good, easy medicine.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95,
$9.95/g (~1,200 seeds)
$49.75/10g (~12,000 seeds), Organic
Tulsi, Krishna . . . . . . .Ocimum sanctum
Perennial bush basil with purple leaves.
Protect from frost. Powerfully medicinal
adaptogen. Graceful. Will adapt to pots and
always please with its kind spirit. OM
SHANTI OM.
50 seeds/pkt $2.95
TulsiRama . . . . . . . . .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 immunestimulating compounds.
Tulsi, Vana (Wild Holy Basil) . . . . . . . . .
.................................
Ocimum gratissimum
Perennial bush basil native to India and E
Africa. Protect from frost. Wild form, high
in eugenol. This is a large-leaved plant and
highest yielding of all the Tulsi in the summer garden. Probably the easiest of all the
Tulsis to overwinter indoors in a pot.
30 seeds/pkt $2.95
TULSI TEA LEAF, tea cut,
$24.90/lb, Organic
TULSI FOUR PLANT COLLECTION
(1 plant each of these Tulsi plants:
Krishna, Rama, Vana and Kapoor.)
*$24.50/4 potted plants, Organic
TULSI TEA LEAF
Ocimum sanctum
Oh most excellent tea herb, may we all be so
blessed as to partake of you first thing every
morning! Ready to steep.
$24.90/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
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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. Rare. The
flowers occur in gracefully curving spikes.
Most famous of all uterine tonics. Sow seeds
in acid soil in the fall, midwinter, or very
early spring. Space 6 inches apart.
30 seeds/pkt $4.95
Unicorn, True . . . . . . . . . .Aletris farinosa
Perennial. Native to southeastern US. Hardy
to 0 F. Rare. Important vanishing medicinal, a uterine tonic of great repute. Urnshaped flowers, white. Plant prefers sun and
moist, sandy, acid soils. Press small seed into
surface of sandy soil in fall or spring. Thin or
transplant to 6 inches apart.
500 seeds/pkt $3.95
Uva Ursi . . . . . . .Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
(Bearberry)
Family: Heath (Ericaceae)
Spreading perennial evergreen ground cover.
Circumpolar. All temperate zones. The herb
covers entire hillsides as a drought-tolerant
and 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.
30 seeds/pkt $2.95
Valerian, Official . . . .Valeriana officinalis
Family: Valerian (Valerianaceae) 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.
$4.00/bare root, Organic
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 fall or very early spring
or give 2 weeks moist refrigeration, then sow
in warm soil with germ in 2 to 4 weeks.
Vervain, Blue . . . . . . . .Verbena hastata
Native to US. Hardy to -40 F. Flowers in
multiple, long-lasting, handsome spikes.
Bitter remedy for indigestion, colds,
and fevers. illus. above
Vervain, European Verbena officinalis
Native to Europe and the Mediterranean.
Hardy to -30 F. Astringent, antispasmodic,
and fever-reducing agent.
Druidic
altar plant.
VIOLET:
Family: Violet (Violaceae)
Plants form slow-spreading colonies in
moist shade to part sun. Sow in fall or very
early spring.
Violet, Heartsease . . . . . . . .Viola tricolor
(Johnny-Jump-Up, Heartsease Pansy)
Annual, self-seeding. 60 days to maturity.
Deep velvety blue, purple, and yellow flowers. Traditionally used to treat allergies of
children. Germination in 16 days.
$5.95/g (~1,200 seeds)
$17.85/10 g (~12,000 seeds), Organic
Violet, Sweet . . . . . . . . . . . .Viola odorata
Perennial. Native to Eurasia. Hardy to 0 F.
The flowers are wonderfully scentedmuch
used in perfumery. May be made into a
pleasant cough syrup. Fall-planted seed
germinates in the spring.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
*$17.55/10 bare root plants, Organic
Wasabi . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wasabia japonica
Family: Brassicaceae
Herbaceous perennial native to mountain
streams of Japan and hardy to 10 F. This is
the true Wasabi that provides the inspirationally taste-enhancing experience. Our
variety is MAZUMA. Plant prefers deep,
moist soils to shallow water, edge of spring
or streamsidecool, moist shade to part sun.
We keep Wasabi in moist beds under shadecloth in the greenhouse, misting twice daily.
Seed is kept fresh and refrigerated and is best
sown as soon as possible after receipt. Sow
in outdoor conditions in cool, moist shade.
Sow in fall for germination in spring. Sow
seeds about 1/4 inch deep in deep flats,
mulch with a thin layer of coir or peat, and
label the flat well! If your winters are very
cold (20 F or lower) then it is best to keep
flat in a cold greenhouse instead of outdoors.
In any case, the planting should be protected
from deep frost and snow.
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Wild Yam, American quaternata . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dioscorea quaternata
(Fourleaf Yam)
Native to the Eastern American hardwood
forests. Hardy to -10 F. Long used in
TWM, the plant is medicinally interchangeable with Dioscorea villosa. Fourleaf Yam
is a thick-stemmed, self-supportive squatter,
sometimes climber, which makes ascending
whorls of large leaves and gives high yields
of the knuckled rhizome. Sow seed in fall for
germination in the spring.
$5.00/dormant root
Wild Yam, Chinese . . . .Dioscorea batatas

Perennial vine. In the humid evenings and
mornings, the ball-like, cream-colored flowers exude a wonderful Cinnamon fragrance.
Smooth underground tubers are a delicious
nutrient tonic. Plant tubers about an inch
deep in pots or directly in a rich hill in the
garden. Easy. Provide trellis.
Orders received prior to Oct. will be backordered and delivered from the new harvest.
Wild Yam, Japanese . .Dioscorea japonica
Perennial vine with elegant heart-shaped
leaves, deliciously edible roots (slice and
pan fry), and edible aerial tubers. We had an
excellent season on these. The tubers are
heavily noded and will give very agreeable
results in standard greenhouse culture.
illus above
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Wintergreen . . . . .Gaultheria procumbens

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. 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 1 foot
apart and mulchwill crawl and cover.
Wood Betony . . . . . . .Stachys officinalis
This plant loves an open garden situation,
and will reward the grower with its longlived purple flowers that occur on upright
racemes. Excellent tea against addictions,
will stabilize the spirit and sedate. Sow
seeds in spring.
YARROW

Evergreen perennials giving rise to thick
stalks that robustly hoist the dense, aromatic
flowers. Plant prefers full sun and fastdraining soils. Sow seed in spring.
Coastal Yarrow A.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.
100 seeds/pkt, $2.95, Organic
Yarrow, Official . . . .Achillea millefolium
(Mountain Yarrow)
All zones. Spreads joyfully. This is the
hardy, white-flowered type. Contains high
levels of the active essential oils. Antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory, and hemostatic.
$6.95/g (~ 1,700 seeds),
$20.85/10 g (~ 17,000seeds), Organic
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, and an excellent choice for naturalization at moist edge
of alpine, shade, or forest garden. Arnica
substitute. Sow seed fall or spring.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
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. illus right
100 seeds/pkt $3.95
$9.00/plant, $24.30/3 plants, Organic
Zaatar . . . . . . . . . . . .Origanum syriacum

(Ezov)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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YUCCA AND AGAVE
YUCCA & AGAVE
YUCCA & AGAVE
Perennial succulents native to American SW,

Texas and Mexico. Bold rosettes of spinytipped, fat, leathery and succulent leaves give
occasional rise to flowering spikes garlanded
with colorful flowers. Keep dry and welldrained to assure maximum frost hardiness.
Preferring full sun, very fast draining and
alkaline soils, these grow well outdoors in
California and the South. They are an excellent choice for greenhouse or potted culture
throughout the temperate north. Agave produces a sweet juice that can be concentrated
into a superior sweetener or fermented to
make an alcoholic beverage. Seeds are best
laid on surface of potting soil and covered
with 1/4 inch of sand. Keep warm and evenly moist. Germination in 7 to 10 days.
Century Plant, Chisos Agave . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agave havardiana
A gigantic, thick-leaved rosette to 7 feet giving rise to the 12 foot flowering stalk of reddish-yellow. These distinctive accent plants
are often shown off in botanical gardens.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
*$13.50/plant, $37.55/3plants Organic
Century Plant, Slimfoot Agave . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Agave gracilipes
A small, extremely hardy Agave that makes
radiating rosettes of rigid, 12 inch leaves that
give rise to the impossibly tall, 15 foot flowering spike. Hummingbird attractor.
*$13.50/plant
Yucca, Banana . . . . . . . . . .Yucca baccata

Pointy-leaved monocot hardy to -10 F, flowers pumes of goldish white. Contains high
concentrations of steroidal saponins.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
Yucca, Red . . . . . . .Hesperaloe parviflora
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 flower on multiple flowering stalks to 6 feet. Widely used as
a landscape plant, this is also a good nectar
producer. Source of fiber that can be used in
paper productions.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
Yucca, Silver . . . . . . . . . . .Yucca rostrata
(Beaked Yucca, Big Bend Yucca, Palmita)
Tree Yucca to 16 feet native to Texas and
Mexico, hardy to 0 F.. The solitary trunk
makes a rounded crown of thin, flexible
leaves that resemble a Palm, giving occasional rise to large clusters of white flowers.
*$13.50/plant
Yucca, Soap Tree . . . . . . . . . .Yucca elata
Native to the Chihuahuan Desert. A bristling
globe atop a fleshy trunk. Source of fine soap.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
Yucca, Soapweed . . . . . . . . .Yucca glauca
Hardy to -30. Tea of root makies a fine hairwash and is considered a cure for baldness.
20 seeds/pkt $2.95
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SEEDS AND PLANTS OF

Medicinal Trees, Shrubs & Woody Vines
Annatto....................................Bixa orellana
Family: Achiote
Protect from frost. Bushy evergreen shrub to
tree, 30 feet tall, native to tropical America.
Highly ornamental, with showy flowers giving way to the orange-red pods. The pulverized, brick red seeds are the source of a harmless coloring agent that is used extensively in
dairy products and other foods. Aphrodisiac
and anti inflammatory. Living fence. Plant
prefers sun to part shade and does well as a
potted plant, taken in for the winter. In the
tropics, a sturdy standby.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
*$9.00/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 elephant-like, with a barrel-shaped trunk and
humanoid branches that produce elongated,
drooping calabashes. Known as kibuyu in
Swahili, these are filled with a fine pink powder that is very high in malic acid, a sweet-tart
substance which can be reconstituted in water
to make an agreeable lemonade. The
leaves of the tree are good to eat and the bark
can be stripped and twisted into twine or rope.
An amazing tree to keep in your home in a
bright window, it requires little care and even
less water. They go winter dormantkeep
dry and it will reawaken in spring.
$17.00/tree, Organic
Bilberry . . . . . . . . . . .Vaccinium myrtillus

(Blaeberry, Whortleberry, Fraughan)
Short woody shrub growing in acidic and
nutrient poor subarctic soils throughout the
world. Among all the closely related anthocyanin containing berries, this one is considered most potent. Soak berries in water
overnight, smash in a tea strainer and individuate seeds by picking out of the screen or
standard flotation technique (see our book
The Medicinal Herb Grower for extensive
description of methodology). Sow seeds in
fall or very early spring in acidic soil (use
lots of peat moss) and keep pot or flat in outdoor conditions in the cool moist shade.
Alternatively, remove seeds from fruits, mix
in moist medium and give 90 days refrigeration, then plant in cool moist shade. Grow
out seedlings for a year in pots before transplanting outdoors.
~50 seeds in dried berries/pkt $3.95
BILBERRIES, Dried, Whole
100 g (3.5 oz) bag/$19.90, Organic
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. The
cured bark is one of the most efficient laxatives known. Fresh seed, sow immediately.
*$9.00/tree, $24.30/3 trees, Organic
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Cedar, Incense . . . .Calocedrus decurrens

Evergreen perennial native to western US.
Tree prefers a cool, shaded location.
Produces soft, aromatic wood, terebinthe
fronds for smudging. All our relations.
$9.00/tree, $24.30/3 trees, Organic
Chaste Tree . . . . . . . . .Vitex agnus-castus
Shrub to small tree, redolent with the characteristic, exotic aroma. Good choice for full
sun and dry exposure. Seeds regulate hormones and support breast health.
*$9.00/tree, $24.30/3 trees
Cotton Tree . . . . . . .Gossypium arboreum
(Tree Cotton, Mpamba Mwitu) <<NEW>>
Protect from frost. Shrub to 6 feet tall, native
to India. Since antiquity, used as a source of
high quality long fibre cotton. The shrubs
are pretty yet robust, studded with the flaring
yellow flowers and pendant gobs of cotton.
They are often planted for their landscape
appeal, and are long-lived in pots.
$20.00/shrub, Organic
Cramp Bark . . . . . . . . . .Viburnum opulus
Making decorative, snowball-like flowers in
the spring and brightly colored leaves in the
fall, this gorgeous plant is used extensively
in landscaping. The stem bark is one of the
best herbs for easing uterine cramps. Seed is
fresh, undried and cold-stored, available
starting August until supplies run out. Sow
10 seeds per gallon pot, 2 inches deep.
Mulch, and keep cool, moist and in the shade
until germination.
ELDERBERRY
Family: Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae)

Perennial, deciduous, multistemmed bushes
to small trees, native to temperate zones
worldwide and hardy to -30 F. Branches
used in magico-religious ceremony.
Excellent for treating the flu or common cold
in the form of tincture, glycerite, jam, wine,
or cordial (avoid eating the seeds).
Elderberries prefer moist, nitrogen-rich soil
and grow best as an understory to taller trees.
All seed is from the recent harvest. If you
receive cleaned seed, then plant in cool moist
shade. If you receive dried berries, soak the
berries overnight, then when they are soft,
smash them and separate the seeds from the
fruit. Sow moist seeds immediately in flats
left in the shadehouse, shade garden, or in
moist, cool woods. Seedlings do not appear
until the following spring to early summer.
Seedling trees prefer a moist, humusy, slightly acidic soil. Grow out in gallon pots for a
year before transplanting to landscape.
Elderberry, Black . . . . . .Sambucus nigra
Wild form native to Europe. Probably the
most dependable type for making the antiviral medicines. Germinates spring.
50 seeds in dried berries $4.95, Organic
TREES, SHRUBS & WOODY VINES
ELDERBERRIES, BLACK, Dried, Whole

dried berries for tincture or syrup.
100 g (3.5 oz) bag $19.90, Organic
Elderberry, Blue . . . .Sambucus caerulea
Wild form native to Pacific Northwest.
Deliciously edible berries are a favorite of
herbalist and bird alike. Seeds sown in the
fall will germinate the following year, in the
early summer.
50 seeds in dried berries/pkt $4.95
Elephant Tree, Fragrant Bursera fagaroides
(Torot)
Rare resinous tree of the Mexican drylands.
Excellent as a bonsai in potted culture in
greenhouse or solarium or as a full-sized, barrel-bellied tree in frost-free rock garden.
Related to Myrrh, the oleo-gum-resin that
exudes from B. fagaroides is a sacramental
incense and medicinal agent of great repute.
$17.00/potted tree
Empress Tree . . . . .Paulownia tomentosa
Deciduous tree native to China. Hardy to
-15 F, this is a full-sized tree that can reach
90 feet at maturity. One of the most impressively elephant-ear leaved trees you can
grow, and wow are they easy to grow! Huge
clusters of violet flowers in early spring. We
coppice these trees to produce straight, lightweight poles perfect for trellising. Best to
pot up to gallons and grow on for a year
before transplanting. Sow seeds in spring.
Ginkgo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ginkgo biloba
Perennial, deciduous, dioecious tree native
to Eastern China. Darwin called it a living
fossil. Beautiful and resilient, adaptable to
farm or city street, perfectly cold hardy. The
lithe, humanoid trunks beg to be touched.
The bright yellow autumn leaves of this tree
are showy and melancholy in a tea at the
windowsill while raindrops stream kind of
a way. Gardeners often ask if there is a way
to determine what sex (male or female) will
be produced by seeds or seedlings, but we
know of no way to determine the sex of our
Ginkgos until they flower. Plant the seeds
and they will come up at 40% germ in 30
days. In TCM it is the nuts that are most valued, but recently the leaves have also been
employed, with claims that the leaf extract
improves memory and treats Alzheimers.
20 seeds/pkt $9.95
$9.00/tree, Organic
Goji, Black . . . . . . . . .Lycium ruthenicum
<<NEW FOR 2015>>
(Russian Box Thorn, Khichar, Chai-hu)
Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae)
Thorny shrub to 5 feet, Native to dry and
alkaline environments in Afghanistan,
Russia, China and India. Tough seedlings,
rare and desireable. Very cool zig-zag trunk
structure with fattish leaves and flaring
white flowers that give way to the highly
regarded black goji berry of commerce.
*$9.00/potted shrub, Organic
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Grape, Sweet Wild . . . . . . . . .Vitis riparia

Family: Grape (Vitaceae)
(River Bank Grape)
Vining perennial hardy to -40F. 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. Sow
this fresh, pre-conditioned seed in the fall,
winter, or early spring for spring germ.
30 fresh seeds/pkt $5.95
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. 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.
Hawthorn, English . .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.
10 seeds/pkt $3.95
Hawthorn, Wild . . . .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. The best source of medicinal fruits.
HAWTHORN BERRIES, Dried Whole
100 g bag $7.90, $29.90/lb 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, germ in 3 to 6 weeks.
50 seeds/pkt $3.95
$9.00/shrub, Organic
He-shou-wu . . . . .Polygonum multiflorum

Vigorous herbaceous vine needs a trellis.
Over time, creates brick red, football shaped
tubers underground, the stuff of legends, said
to cement teeth back into the aged jaw, turn
white hair back to black, and raise the mast
on a drydocked ship.
*$9.00/vine, $24.30/3 vines, Organic
Horse Chestnut .Aesculus hippocastanum
(Conker Tree)
Family: Soapberry (Hippocastanaceae)
Native to the Balkans in southeast Europe,
Horse Chestnut is a stout deciduous tree to
90 feet tall, magnificent, with handsomely
swollen, resiny buds. Hardy to -40 F. An
excellent choice for the mature landscape,
the tree also makes a fine bonsai. The nuts
are employed for creating Bach remedies and
as a natural whitening agent used by dyers
and weavers. Containing alkaloidal saponins
and glucosides, the nuts are a low dose
botanical for tonifying blood vessels.
Nothing works better against varicosities
than Aesculus! We are supplying fresh,
moist, cold stored nuts freed from pericarp,
prepared for immediate planting. Bury seeds
3 inches deep in rich, moist soil in a gallon or
larger pot, 1 to 3 seeds per pot. Seeds planted in the fall to early spring will germinate
and grow in the spring.
3 large, fresh seeds/pkt $7.95, Organic
Orders received prior to Nov 1st. will be backordered and delivered from the new harvest.
JUNIPER
Family: Cyprus (Cupressaceae)

Evergreen bushes to small trees. Juniper
berries (cones, actually) are a very effective
urinary antiseptic. Common Juniper berries
are official, Red Cedar Juniper berries are a
secondary source. These are low-dose
botanicals. Multicycle germinator. These
are reliable germinators, but slowdo not
prematurely discard the flats!
Juniper, Common . . .Juniperus communis
Native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
All zones. Official species, upright form.
Juniper makes a good bush or tree for landscaping and is particularly well-suited for
desert and high altitude gardens.
Juniper, Red Cedar .Juniperus virginiana
(Eastern Red Cedar, Pencil Cedar)
Native to the eastern states. All zones. One
of the first trees to repopulate burned or
abused land, this is a handsome earth healer
that produces long-lasting, aromatic wood,
handshake-friendly leaves that are burned for
offerings, and scads of berries (cones) that
are a secondary source of the urinary antiseptic Juniper berry medicine. Tree is both
drought and cold tolerant.
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Linden, Little Leaf..................Tilia cordata

(Lime Flower, Boxwood)
Deciduous tree to 70 feet tall with a handsome, dense, rounded crown and flowers
that make much nectar. Multipurpose beauty on the landscape. The flowers and bracts,
with their honey-like aroma, may be dried
and used to make a sweetly fragrant and
relaxing, slightly mucilaginous tea. Shade
to sun, good, moist, loamy soil of neutral
pH. Our trees gave bountifully this year!
Linden can readily be grown from seed, but
the seeds do give a naturally low germ rate.
Sow seeds in flats or gallon pots (10 per pot)
in the fall and keep outdoors, with germ in
the spring.
Manzanita, Whiteleaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arctostaphylos viscida
Woody perennial native to California and
Oregon. Very tough and resilient mountain
dweller with red bark and rounded, light
green leaves. Drought tolerant. In our opinion the prettiest of the Manzanitas, it is also
an excellent habitat shrub for small birds
and other wildlife--twisted branchlets for
perching, reddish-brown berries with sugary
flesh. Berries edible, used by pioneers as a
sugar substitute, tea of leaves very astringent, treats poison oak and ivy rash. Scarify
seed and sow in fast draining soil. Allow the
weather to work on it. Germ in spring or
summer.
30 seeds/pkt $3.95
Mimosa . . . . . . . . . . . . .Albizia julibrissin
(Collective Happiness Bark)
Dainty and bejeweled hardwood is a gorgeous landscape tree. Yields the bark
known in TCM as Collective Happiness
because it nourishes the heart and calms the
spirit. Scarify, soak overnight, and sow
seeds in spring, or sow warm anytime.
10 seeds/pkt $2.95
Neem . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Azadirachta indica
(Muarubaini, 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 nontoxic 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 fastdraining 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.
10 seeds/pkt, $9.95
$10.00/seedling, 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 TCMleaves and seeds used in treating
chronic bronchitis, also as an antibacterial,
antitumor, and tonic agent.
$9.00/tree, Organic
OREGON GRAPE

Evergreen woody perennials with Hollylike, shiny leaves. Native to the Pacific
Northwest and hardy to -15 F. These plants
are much-employed by landscapers. Bright
yellow flowers in early summer give way to
decorative purple berries by midsummer.
The inner bark of the stoloniferous roots and
woody portions are loaded with bright yellow berberine and the leaves contain unique
flavonoids that enhance the antibacterial
activity of the berberine, a dynamic combo
Oregon Grape, Creeping .Mahonia repens
Woody creeper. Plant prefers moist forest
soils or garden in shade or dappled sunlight.
Deep, rich soils are preferred, although marginal soils will be tolerated as long as there
is sufficient moisture. Space plants 3 feet
apart, and with time, they will carpet the
woodlands with green.
30 seeds/pkt $5.95 (fresh, undried seed)
Oregon Grape, Tall . .Mahonia aquifolium
Upright shrub to 6 feet. Plant prefers full
sun to part shade and will tolerate most soils,
including clay. Deer-proof. Sow outdoors
in fall or early spring and work up seedlings
in pots. When sufficiently sized, transplant
to 4 feet apart.
30 seeds/pkt $5.95 (fresh, undried seed
Osage Orange . . . . . . .Maclura pomifera
(Bow-Wood, Hedgeapple)
Family: Mulberry (Moracea)
Deciduous, dioecious tree to 60 feet, perfectly cold hardy. Native to south-central
North America. The brainlike, bright green
fruit of this dense and thorny tree is said to
repel spiders and other insects. Avoid getting white sap in eyes. Major hedgerow
component, wildlife shelterstrange and
oddly beautiful. Sow in fall or early spring
for germination after the ground warms up.
Seedlings quickly transplant and root in.
30 seeds/pkt $2.95
$14.85/10 g (~275 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 native fruit, the
banana-like Pawpaw tastes like banana custard, is a sedative and laxative medicine.
Tree prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acid
soil and shade. Moist, cold-stored seed. Sow
in fall or spring. Grows 10 to 25 feet tall.
10 seeds/pkt $5.95
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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
Salal.............................. Gaultheria shallon
Woody evergreen perennial shrub to 5 feet.
Handsomely endowed with lush, shiny green
leaves, dangling, pink, vase-shaped flowers
that give way to the large, purple berries.
Berries edible if somewhat bland. Leaves
contain the urinary antiseptic known as
arbutin, used in many herbal formulas. Sow
seed on surface of peaty mix and keep cool
and moist until germination, which takes 30
to 90 days. Pot up seedlings to gallons and
grow on for a year before transplanting to
landscape. Please sow this very recently harvested seed as soon as possible after receipt.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
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. Seed prefers overwintering or 60 days moist refrigeration for optimal germination. Scarify and sow in the fall
or early spring. Once sufficiently sized,
space 10 or more feet apart. Grows 30 feet.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95,
$11.85/10 g (~900 seeds),
$59.25/100 g (~9,000 seeds)
Slippery Elm............................Ulmus rubra
Family: Elm (Ulmaceae)
Deciduous tree native to Eastern and
Southern United States and Canada, hardy to
-40 F. Excellent shade tree and a producer
of the perfect antitussive and throat-soothing
mucilage, the gift of the inner bark, the chaw
that keeps giving. The tree thrives in part
shade to sun and likes a limey, well-drained
soil and frequent watering. Sow seed in cool
moist shade and expect first germ at day 20,
with ongoing germ thereafter, and another
flush the following spring.
100 seeds/pkt $4.95
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, spicysmelling berries. The bark and small twigs
make an aromatic tea used for colds. Plant
prefers part shade and moist, rich, loamy

soils. Sow in the fall or spring. Fresh, coldstored seed is an easy germinator. Sow 1
inch deep in loamy soil in a gallon pot and
watch the magic happen!
20 seeds/pkt $7.95
$9.00/bush, $24.30/3 bushes Organic
Sumac, Smooth . . . . . . . . . . .Rhus glabra
Family: Cashew (Anacardiaceae)
Small deciduous tree to 15 feet. All zones.
Deep-red, fall colors and erect, cone-like
clusters of fruit. We find these to be unparalleled shelterbelt trees, with a low profile for
wind and visual blockage, pretty, and
extremely low maintenance. The fruit is covered with a fuzzy layer of malic and ascorbic
acid, very high in vitamin C. Scarify, sow
fall or early spring.
$8.85/10 g (~1,200 seeds), Organic
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, a good
source of niacin, calcium, phosphorus, iron,
thiamin, and riboflavin. The Tamarind pod is
a highly significant food on the Aftrican continent. Tree prefers full sun and dry to mesic
soils. Although it grows to a stately size in
nature, it can also do nicely in pots. Seeds
are quite large. Scarify and sow warm in
well-drained soil. Easy
Tea, Chinese . . . . . . . . .Camellia sinensis
Family: Tea (Theaceae) <<ITs BACK!>>
(Green tea, Common Tea, Chinese Tea,
Japanese Tea, Indian Tea, etc.)
Much-branched evergreen shrub, hardy to
10 F and native to India and China. The
plant bears nodding, white, cup-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. The young leaves
are the source of catechin-rich green tea, and
the fermented leaves make the beverage we
know as black tea. Tea may be used externally as an astringent fomentation. Taken by
the cup, tea is a stimulant nervine. Plant
prefers sun to part shade, protection from
drying winds, and a moist, rich, acidic soil
(pH4.5 to 5.5). Sow seed as soon as possible
after receipt. Barely pierce through seedcoat
with the tip of a knife, then plant 1/2 inch
deep in warm soil and keep moist (not
soaked!) until germination, which occurs in 6
to 8 weeks, the warmer the faster, up to a
point... Can be profitably sown in the greenhouse in gallon pots, in which case it is best
to put 3 or more seeds in a pot. Backstory:
The seeds were provided by a Hawaiian
grower who obtained original from us years
ago, leading us ultimately to exclaim So this
is what really fresh Tea seed feels like!
20 seeds/pkt $7.95
$10.00/seedling, Organic
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WISTERIA

Deciduous woody climbers native to Asia
and hardy to -30 F. This is one of the most
useful of all vining plants to trellis for summer shade. Nitrogen fixing (see illus above)
roots and exotic, fragrant, grapelike clusters
of purple flowers in spring. Romantic shade
and fragrance for the hidden bench, pergola,
throughway, or summer porch. Root galls
used in TCM against tumors. Vines used in
rope making and bridge construction. Plant
prefers a warm, sunny exposure, poor soil,
and grows great in a half barrel or large pot.
Root constriction encourages flowering.
Wisteria, Chinese Blue . . . . .W. chinensis
$9.00/vine, Organic
Wisteria, Japanese . . . . . . .W. floribunda
$9.00/vine, Organic
Tea Tree, AustralianMelaleuca alternifolia

Native to Australia. Spongy-white trunk,
gently aromatic foliage and flowers like
white gossamar. Plantation gradesource
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. Germination and growth of Tea Tree
is really magical to watch, as such a great
tree from such a tiny seedling doth grow. A
few things weve learned: 1) separate the
seedlings early. 2) Do not allow them to dry
out. 3) The trees are relatively frost tolerant
but a hard freeze will knock them back to the
root. If this happens, nurture the crown and
the tree may well arise again come warm
weather. Flowers are like downy puffballs
and always catch us by surprise!
100 seeds/pkt $3.95
$10.00/tree, $27.00/3 trees Organic
Willow, Weeping . . . . . . .Salix babylonica
Family: Willow (Salicaceae)
Deciduous, fountaining tree native to China,
hardy to -20 F and growing to 50 feet tall.
Green branch tips make a safe and organic
homemade rooting hormone sun tea.
Combine a large handful in a 5 gallon bucket of water and use to water in roots of transplants, cuttings. The bark contains antiinflammatory salicylic acid. Fluff that collects on and falls off of catkins makes a fine
trailside smoke. Green branches used in basketry and fish weirs.
$9.00/tree, $24.30/3 plants, Organic
Witch Hazel . . . . . .Hamamelis virginiana
Family: Witch Hazel (Hamamelidaceae)
Perennial shrub or small tree to 15 feet.
Native to the Missouri Ozarks. Hardy to
-20F. The leaves make an astringent and
hemostatic wash for wounds and varicosities. Tree prefers sandy or rocky soil, partial
shade to full sun. Sow in sandy soil in fall or
early spring.
20 seeds/pkt $3.95
*$9.00/tree, Organic
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.
100 seeds/pkt $2.95
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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
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For best results, sow these seeds immediately upon receipt.
Shipping Information for Live Roots & Plants
Fall plants are shipped from September through the end of November.
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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!
Plants ship from April through July.
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Up to 6 Plants/Trees* (size *)...............+ (add) $14.90 (medium flat rate box)
Up to 8 Plants/Trees* (size *).........................+ $19.90 (large flat rate box)
Up to means up to and including.
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Neighboring States and UPS 3-Day to Eastern States.
Use the charts below to figure your shipping charge. If your plant order goes
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amount or because the plants you ordered are too heavy or too large, then we
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Sturdy packaging and fast shipping are a good investment in great plants!
Basic Shipping Plants/Trees ship UPS within the continental US.
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$30.01 - $60: . . . . . . . . + $25.40
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Plant it in the Fall!

A Celebration of Organic Roots

Horizon Herbs Plant it in the Fall!

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HERBAL OILS, SALVE

HERB PHARM LIQUID HERBAL EXTRACTS

Liquid Herbal Extract

Herb Pharm Original Salve

HORIZON HERBS BOOKSTORE

Adventures in Zanzibar DVD

The Medicinal Herb GrowerA Guide

Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech

Originally published in the year 2000,

Reverence, Obedience and the Invisible

Peterson Guide to Western US

Tulasi Devi, Goddess of Devotion

DRIED HERBS & SPICES

Dried Bilberries, Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 g/bag, $19.90

DRIED ORGANIC INDIA HERBS

AFRICAN AND TIBETAN GOODS

FROM THE SPICE ISLANDS OF ZANZIBAR

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) whole peppercorns, dried . . . . . 50 g bag/$4.90

MYCORRHIZAE, PUMICE, SOAP, INCENSE 10

$2.00/pkt, sufficient to make 1 gallon

Pure Eastern Oregon Pumice.

10 lb bag $15.25 [no international sales]

Sweetgrass Braids. Made by First Nations People from

Amazon Incense Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)

UNSURPASSABLE HEALING INCENSE

DRYING SCREENS & PLANT TAGS

Stainless Steel and Cedar Screens

Certifications, Abbreviations, Conversions, Formulas, and Purity:

SNOWDOWN SEED COLLECTION

Snowdown Collection $24.95

Kidzerbs: A Kids Guide to Growing Medicinal Plants.

SEED COLLECTIONS CONTD

Bouquet Garni Seed Collection

Fines Herbes Seed Collection

Fines Herbes Seed Collection:

LIFELINE HERB GARDEN SEED COLLECTION

18 pkts/$29.95Lifeline Pricing, Organic

ROOTS, BULBS & TUBERS

LIVE ROOTS, BULBS AND TUBERS

Blue Cohosh . .Caulophyllum thalictroides

ROOTS, BULBS, TUBERS

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

Comfrey, Russian Bocking 14 Cultivar . .

ROOTS, BULBS, TUBERS

Lily-of-the-Valley . . . .Convallaria majalis

Osha . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ligusticum porteri

Saffron, Holy . . . . . . . . . . .Crocus sativus

Wild Yam, American quaternata . . . . . . .

Plant it in the Fall! COVER CROPS SECTION

Clover, Medium Red . .Trifolium pratense

Family: Goosefoot (Chenopodiaceae)

Beet, Detroit Dark Red . . . .Beta vulgaris

Spring sown seeds are available at horizonherbs.com or by calling (541) 846-6704.

Family: Mustard (Brassicaceae)

Daucus carota sativus

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

Family: Aster (Asteraceae)

The truth is simple. Making dark green leafy