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    Thank you for ordering our catalog.

    We offer herbs, seeds and plants utilized by
shamans, seers, and curanderos of the Earth. The following
plants are legal to grow and possess if grown for
╘ornamental╒ purposes. We sell seeds and plants only for this
intent in mind. The cultivator assumes responsibility for
such wise usage. We accept no responsibility for the
grower╒s use or misuse of the plants and herbs. Placing an
order constitutes an agreement to these terms. Several
plants are quite dangerous, especially  Atropa, Hypscyamus,
Daturas, Brugmansia, Sophora and Erythrina, so cultivate all
plants away from where children play.

    This year we are starting to offer a number of
ethnic or heirloom food plant cultivars. Many strains of
vegetables are becoming extinct because most large seed
companies cater to the large agribusinesses and generally
are moving towards hybrid seed. This means one who grows
only hybrid plants cannot save their seed from crops - but
must return each year to the seed company.  Hybrids are
selected mainly for ease of mechanical harvesting,
simultaneous ripening, shipping toughness, and
responsiveness to fertilizers of a petro-chemical nature.
Notice flavor is not one of those attributes.  The open
pollinated heirlooms are naturally pollinated by wind or
insects and are selected mainly for flavor and adaptability
to regional biotomes.  Many were passed on for generations.
We are offering the heirlooms to help preserve their genetic
diversity and encourage everyone to grow at least some of
their own food.  Remember - whoever controls the supply of
food also controls the fates of those who consume it...

    May the spirits of the plants reward you with
their wisdom..  Studies of various aspects of ╘normal╒ and
╘abnormal╒ may elucidate certain areas of the hinterland of
character...


Abelmoschus esculentus  (Red Burgundy Okra) Attractive 4'
plants with green leaves, burgundy stems and leaf ribs, red
pods - best picked when 3-4" long. Essential for thickening
gumbo, but also good boiled.  Seed pkt. - 1.00

Abelmoschus moshchatus  (Abrette)  A dwarf hibiscus 1' tall
with beautiful red-orange flowers almost as large as the
plant.  Hindus use the seeds in perfumery and as a mild
aphrodisiac.  Seed pkt. - 1.00

Acacia maidenii  (Maiden╒s Wattle)  Rare and attractive
shrub from Australia. Light yellow spikes of flowers.  Found
to contain medicinal alkaloids.  Seeds (Check for
availability) 5 - 5.00

Acacia stenophylla  (Gum Arabic Tree)  An African species
which has recently been found to contain medicinal
alkaloids.  Height to 30' with gray mimosa-like foliage.
Seeds 5 - 2.00

Aconitum lycoctonum  (Wolfsbane)  Hardy perennial to 3',
prefers moist shady areas. Yellow ╘monks hood╒ flowers in a
spike.  Formerly used in medieval witch potions, it was
considered a sure charm for protection against attack by
werewolves.  This might prove helpful if one lives in a city.
Caution - one of the deadliest plants known, do not ingest
any part! Seeds germinate slow and need stratification..
Seed pkt. - 3.00

Acorus Calamus (Sweet Flag)  Aromatic roots used
medicinally and ritually by Algonquins, Cree and other N.E.
Indian tribes.  Broad grass-like leaves to 4' tall with
finger-like flower.  Likes moist soils, found naturally
growing by or in streams and lakes.  Dried root 2.20 oz.,
17.63 lb., Essential oil -1/2 oz - 16.30,  Seed pkt. - 2.00,
Plant - 7.00

Acorus Gramineus - A dwarf species from Asia with striped
leaves.  Stronger than it╒s relative in medicinal qualities.
Plant - 7.00

Allium cepa (Onion)

    ->Tohono O╒odham I╒itois - A multiplier onion
which forms a nest of small bulbs.  Also good for green
onions.  Short 8" tall plants.  Grown for centuries by the
Pima and Papago Indians who say they were brought from
the Sacred desert mountains.  Bulbs available at summer
harvest. Pkt. - 2.00

    ->Egyptian Walking Onion - Hardy shallot-like
bulbs form a cluster of small bulbs on top of a 2-3' stalk,
which sprout as it falls over and roots, giving it the
╥walking╙ character. Top bulbs can be eaten or pickled, large
leaves used as green onion.  Grown formerly by pioneer
families.  Top bulbils available in fall at harvest. Pkt. - 2.00

Amaranthus cruentus dreadicus  (Amaranth) One of the
sacred food plants of the Aztecs, Incans, and Mayans - it
figured prominantly in their religious rites because of it╒s
life-sustaining gifts.  It╒s cultivation was banned by the
Spanish and it almost went extinct except in remote
regions.  Rediscovered in the ╒70s, this plant has great
potential for feeding the world╒s hungry as it is drought
toleranseon,  wth arg
golden-brown seed heads, seed color light/dark gold.
    ->cruentes - ╘Nepalese╒ - fairly late atrigred-headed strain,
high yielding - from Nepal.
    ->cruentes  - ╘Multicolor╒ - Seed heads vary from red to
yellow to grmicro-popcorn.
    ->caudatus - ╘Love-lies-bleeding╒ - Ropes of red
blooms trail from main stems. 2-3 ft tall. Extensively
cultivated in India for it╒s nutritious seeds.  Leaves are
boiled and eaten like spinach.
    ->gangeticus - ╘Lotus purple╒ - 6-8 ft tall with huge
purple seed heads.  Large yield of purple/black seed.

Anthemis nobilis  (English or Hungarian Chamomile)
Attractive low-growing herb  with scented foliage and
small daisy-like flowers used for centuries as a relaxing
nervine.  Dried flowers - 2.78 oz,  Seed pkt - 1.00

Arachis hypogaea  (Ecuadorian Purple Peanut) This rare
strain from S.America is a heavy producer of dark
purple-skinned peanuts. 2' bushes produce many yellow
flowers, which after fertilization corkscrew down into the
ground to form peanuts at the end of ╘pegs╒.  Needs a long
warm season of almofall/winter. Pkt. - 2.00 .

Areca catechu  (Betel Nut)  One of the most popular plants in
the world utilized by millions of Asians as a daily
stimulant.  The nuts are from a palm tree.  They are wrapped
in a betel-pepper leaf with lime (CaO) and masticated for
hours.  Nuts - 3.00 oz.

Argemone grandiflora  A wild poppy with lemon-yellow
flowers.  Used as a mild sedative.  All of the genus like
sunArgemone pleicanthe  (White picky ppy A pece tha
is white-flowered,  used similiarly. Many needle-li pie
on leaf edges.  Seed pkt - 3.00

Ariocarpus fissuratus  (Hikuli sunami)  Cactus used by the
TarExtremely slow growing.
 Seed pkt - 4.00  Plant (Aprox. 10 years old) - 20.00

Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus  - A rare and dwarf species
discovered last century.  Slow-growing like all in the genus,
a mature plant is only 2" across.  Seed pkt - 5.00

Ariocarpus retusus  (Hikuli Tsuwiri)  The Huichols consider
this cactus dangerous, capable of sorcery and of deception -
driving a man mad in the desert if not properly instructed by
the shaman. Triangular leaves.  Seed pkt - 4.00

Argyreia nervosa  (Baby woodrose)  Perennial vine in the
morning glory family.  Suitable for indoor culture or
greenhouse in large pots with trellis.  Becoming harder to
find.  Seeds,  5 - 4.00

Artemisia absinthium  (Wormwood)  Once burned to raise
spirits and formerly the key ingredient of the now banned
narcotic liqueur ╘absinthe╒.  Absinthe ╘houses╒ once abounded
in the late 1800╒s in Europe. One of the most bitter herbs,
the liquor was poured over a sugar cube.  Shrub is hardy with
silvery leaves.  Dried leaves, 1.97 oz., 15.75 lb.,  Essential
oil,  dram - 10.00   Seed pkt - 1.00

Artemesia Tridentata  (Big Sagebrush)  Large gray-green
bush native to the American S.W. where large stands grow as
far as the eye can see.  Valued as an incense by western
tribes for purification rituals and sweat lodges.  Dpeasants to flavor
bee. asyt rowsrubith laeswhite underneath.  Dried leaves - 1.75 oz.,
313lb, Seed
pkt. - 1.00

Arundo Donax (Giant Reed)  Extensively used in Ayurvedic
medicine, scientists ha20íF. Plant - 20.00 Atropa belladonna
(Nightshade,DwaeDangerous narcotic European native with alkaloids atropine
and scopolamine (nerve gas antidote).  ╘Formerly╒ used as an
ingredient in witch╒s flying ointments and by medeival
Venetian women to dilate their pupils for the purpose of
╘beauty enhancement╒.  Belladonna means ╘beautiful lady╒.
Atropos was one of the Greek fates that severed the cord of
life.  Caution - a very dangerous plant.  Slow to germinate -
may take three months.  Seed pkt - 3.00

Atropa belladonna lutea  -  The rare yellow-flowered strain
from the Caucasias Mountains.  Seed pkt. - 4.00

Aztekium ritteri - Cacti held sacred by several tribes in
Mexico.  Almost extinct in the wild, these seeds are from
cultivated plants. Small 1" plants with ribs and
convolutions.  Seed very smal
Banisteriopsis caapi  (Ayahuasca)  Large jungle liana much
used by Indians of the Amazon as one of their most
important sacraments.  The bark is prepared for it╒s dream
and telepathic properties. Grow in warm humid conditions
and train onto large cage or trellis. Limited quantities of
live plants available in spring/summer.  45.00

Basella alba  (Malabar Nightshade)  A rampant climber from
E. Africa grown there for it╒s edible leaves.  BecoBasella rubra  - The
species with red stems d slghtly
less rampant. Similiarly used but muchpee. Sed pt -
2.00

Benincasa hispida  (Tong Qua)  Interesting gourd vegetable
popular in Asia, resembling a large 30 lb. fu
Boswellia carterii  (Frankincense, olibanum)  Used as an
incense for millenia, for religious purification rituals.
Small tree from the deserts of Arabia.  Tears - 2.45 oz.,
15.70 lb.,   powder - 2.14 oz.,  essential oil - 21.75  for 1/3
oz.

Brassica oleracea  (Russian Red Kale)  Rare strain with
purple veination, red frilly leaves, wavy margins resemble
an oak leaf.  Excellent flavor boiled and rich in vitamins,
minerals.  Seed pkt. - 1.00.

Brugmansia sp.  (Toe, Devil╒s Trumpet, Tree Datura)  From S.
America, various species are used by native shamans in
religious rituals. Small trees to 12' tall with awesome 10"
fragrant flowers hanging down from the branches.  Good in
large pots, bring in for the winter.  Plants available in
summer/fall.  Species:
    ->arborea - large white flowers.  From Peru/Chile.
Often plspecies, very fragrant.  Plant - 12.00
    ->versicolor - Tree to 15' with trumpet-shaped
flowers opening white, then turning golden.  Plant - 12.00

Brunfelsia sp. - South American shrubs cultivated by
shamans for divination.  Purple flowers fading to white.
Very attractive plants in the nightshade family.  Bring in
plants for winter.  Species available:
    ->americana - very fragrant white flowers.  From
Central American ran -1.    ->australis  var latifolia- rare species
from Parau
with scented lwer. mal  3. Plnt - 1500
    ->calycina var floribunda (Chiapi) A faoie srub
of Amazon shamans, who often cultivate it by their hutGood for warm ar
Bursera fragroides (Copal chino)  The gum from this small
forest tree or shrub was formerly used as incense in Mayan
temples, now used in village churches.  Similiar in scent to
frankinscense.  Dried tears  2.00 oz.

Calea zacatachichi (Thle-pelakano)  The Indian name is
translated as ╥Leaf of God╒.  Chontal Indian medicine men
assert that the plant clarifies the senses and induces
clairvoyant dreams with auditory effects.  Much-branched
shrub to 3' with many cream to orange flowers with a
vanilla scent.  Seed pkt. - 5.00,  Dried leaves -10.00 oz (fall
only)

Calliandra anamola (Cabello de Angel)  Tropical shrub to 6',
closely related to mimosas with bi-pinnate foliage.
Spectacular feathery scarlet flowers in spikes.  Sap is used
by Central American Indians as a stimulant.  Seeds 5 - 5.00

Calliandra surinamensis  Closely related species from
Africa but a larg



Camellia sinensis  (Tea)  The source of tea and held in much
esteem for thousands of years.  Contains caffeine and
theophylline.  The plant is a shrub with fragrant white
flowers. One of the few plants considered to be sacred by
the British.  Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown
immediately after receipt.  Seeds 5 - 5.00 Organically
grown connisseur teas:  price per oz.:
    Jasmine - 1.69,  Assam - 2.52  Keamun Congou - 2.09,
Lapsong Souchong - 3.53, Yunnan - 2.92

Canavalia maritima  (Frijol de Playa)  Legume vine growing
in sunny areas on the Mexican coast.  Smoked there by the
natives as a mild euphorient.  Seeds 5 - 5.00golden from Italy.  Sweet
flavor, not too hot, great for
stuffing or rellenos.  Seeds - 2.00

Capsicum annum  (Chilitepines) Wild pepper from Mexico,
now rare.  Probably the source of domestic strains, and also
the hottest of all peppers.  Very small 1/2" round fruits,
apparently relished by birds as they are immune to the
alkaloid capsaicin.  So hot it can blister one╒s fingers, so
only Mexicans, Texans or Cajuns need grow to eat.  Seeds -
2.00

Capsicum vaccatum v. pendulum aji  Perennial in warm
climates or pots.  Peppers mature red about 3" x 1", very hot.
Much used in Central America.  Makes a great hot sauce. Soak
powdered peppers in vinegar and salt.  Much hotter than
tobasco.  Seeds - 2.00

Capsicum chinense  (Habenero)  The world╒s hottest
cultivated pepper often called the ╘gringo killer╒ by South
Americeaten whole.  Apparently a tolerance is developed to the hot
principal, capsaicin, since the children eat them from
infancy.  Definitely an internal stimulant.  Neat bush with
many yellow 2-3" fruits that look like squashed lanterns.
Seeds - 2.00

Capsicum frutescens  (Tobasco Pepper)  The true type of
pepper used in Cajun hot sauces.  To make the sauce
traditionally peppers are fermented for two years, although
satisfactorbo heplt.Prop etiuee
requires massive dose in gumbo. Seeds .00
Catha edulis (Khat)  Desert plant from Arabia.  Leaves are
masticated or brewed into a stimulating tea.  Consumed in
great quantities in Ethiopia/Arabia.  culture only.  Plants - 25.

Carnegiea gigantea  -  From the S.W. and Mexico, this large
barrel-shaped cactus has recently been found to contain a
new alkaloid.  Much used medicinally by Mexican Indian
tribes.  One of the faster growing cacti.  Seed pkt. - 2.00

Cestrum species:   This genus in the nightshade family is
smoked by sailors in Brazil.  Attractive plants to 10' tall
with tubular flowers.
    ->diurnum - Small clusters of starry-white day
fragrant flowers cover the stems and attract butterflies.
Plants - 10.00

    ->elegans - Clusters of bright red-pink tubular
flowers adorn this species.  Shrub to 7'.  Plants - 10.00

    ->Nocturnum - (Dama de Noite) Bush to 10' from
the W. Indies whose intense nightime fragrance is almost
intoxicating and can be olfacted downwind a great distance.
Also called ╘night Jessamine╒. Attracts m
Catharanthus roseus  (Madagascar Periwinkle)  Leaves
smoked by African natives.  Now highly valued for it╒s
alkaloids used for many types of cancer therapies, including
leukemia.  Dangerous with continued use,  but much safer
than radiation/chemotherapy - but not as profitable. Dried
leaves - 2.77 oz.,  17.70 lb.,  Seeds  1.00

Canange odorata  (Ylang Ylang)  Perfume from the flowers of
this tree has been used for centuries in S.E. Asia.  Much worn
by the women to attract men, the fragrance diffusing with
their natural odiferous pheremones.  Essential oil 11.10 -
1/3 oz.

Citrullus vulgaris  (Watermelon) Originally from Africa,
much cultivated in the South.
    ->(Hopi Red)  Introduced by the Spanish the Hopis shave
selected this strain for generations to be drought-tolerant
and to keep well in storage (oftenmelon to 10#, round, very sweet.  Seeds
- 2.00
    ->(Moon and Stars)  Once thought extinct, this
legendary variety was recently rediscovered in rural
Missouri.  Large round 20-30 lb fruits, dark green skin
speckled with bright yellow splashes, the ╥moon and stars╙.
Leaves are also speckled.  Very sweet, crisp bright red
flesh.  Save your seeds and share with your friends - one of
the best.
    ->(Cream of Saskatchewan)  Very early, one of the few
that can be grown north into Canada.  Productive vines with
5-6 melons per vine, lime green with darker stripes.  Round
5-10 lb. fruit.  Flesh is creamy-white, sweet and juicy. Very
rare now.  Seeds  2.00



Coffea sp.  (Coffee)  America╒s favorite alkaloidal beverage,
cultivated throughout the tropics.  Plants are small to large
shrubby bushes with white flowers followed by red berries
which are dried and roasted.  We have the following strains:
    ->arabica - most abundant variety to 3', good as indoor
plant with fragrant flowers.  Mellow brew.  Seeds 5 - 2.00
    ->canephora - produces ╘robusta╒ coffee.  Shorter than
arabica with longer leaves.  Seeds 5 - 2.00
    ->catura - increasingly popular with growers as it has
an excellent flavor and can be grown in direct sun.   (Most
like some shade).  To 3 - 1/2 ft.  Seeds 5 - found in Egyptian tombsdain
400 B.  Seedubr pkt. -2.00

Cyperus corymbosus  (Peri-Peri)  Clump-forming sedge
about 3' tall with long grass-like leaves.  In the Peruvian
Amazon, native women use the prepared root for it╒s
contraceptive properties.  They claim one dose is good for
seven years!  (We can╒t vouch for this, but it is worthy of
further research since the carrying capacity of Terra has
overloaded.  Of course anything would be better than
frenulum-chastising nonoxomal-9.  Seed pkt. - 4.00

Cytisus   Legumes native to Europe and Africa, one of the
few non-native plants adopted by Yaqui shamans as a
sacramental.  Flowers are aged several days in a clay pot
and smoked.  Species:
    ->canariensis (=Genista, Canary Island Broom)
Attractive bush to 5' with multitudes of yellow flowers.
Keep over 50í F.  Seeds late ╒94  pkt. - 3.00
    ->junceum (Spanish Broom)  Hardier farther north.  Few
leaves, but many bright yellow pea-like flowers in spring.
Dried flowers - 1.40 oz., seed pkt. - 2.00
    ->scoparius (Scotch broom)  The hardiest species with
masses of yellow discourage consuming them as their effects are classified
as ╥uncontrolled delerium╙ and they can be toxic in
moderate doses. For ornamental growing only. Species
available:
    ->ceratocaula (Torno-loco)  This interesting Mexican
species is semi-aquatic.  Fleshy plant with a thick forking
stem, 6" lilac flowers with a violet star.  Usually found
growing in marshes or shallow water and has extremely
strong properties.  Considered by the Aztecs as ╥Sister of
Ololuiqui╙ - it was held as a holy medicine and was
reverently addressed.  Seed pkt. - 4.00
    ->discolor (desert thornapple)  from S.W. deserts, used
by Hopi shamans sa lnt╘lly.  eutf "hie fowrs
often tinged with purple, often 5" across, perfumed at night
for attracting sphinx moths.  Usually a perennial in warm
climates.  Seed pkt. - 3.00
    ->metel (Dhutra, Jouzmathel)  Attractive 5" flowers
lilac with a purple blush.  Held sacred in China, where it was
believed that when Buddha spoke, heaven sprinkled the plant
with dew.  Also used by members of the Thuggee cult to drusacrificial
victims to Kali.  Seed pkt. - 3.00
    ->sanguinea (Eagle Datura, Tonga)   S. America seci
taken by Aztecs in the temple of the sun.  Many Peruvan
natives still believe that Tonga permits themto
comm╘Jimson╒ is a corruption of ╘Jamestown╒, where, during the
revolution, a group of soldiers ate the leaves and were
delerious for several days.  To 5' with white flowers.  Seed
pkt. - 2.00 (Datura sp. cont╒.)
    ->stramonium var. tatula - This is a strain of Jimson
weed with purple stems and lilac flowers.  Seed pkt. - 2.00
    ->tatula inermis -  A little-known variety found on
volcanic slopes in Hawaii with spineless pods and purplish
flowers.  Probably a type of stramonium.  Seeds - 3.00
    ->sp. la fleur lilac  -  Probably a dwarf stramonium.
Suitable for pot culture in limited space, to 1' tall, lilac
flowers.
 Seed pkt.n wrenc uedasanaprdiiac.Ue now sa flavoring for cigarettes.
Great vanilla scent - natives
carry beans in pouch for ╘good luck╒.  Large doses are toxic.
Beans - 3.50 oz.

Desmanthes illinoiensis  (Bundle Flower)  Very hardy
mimosa-like legume and restoring wildlife habitat, quail are very fond of the
seed, which are found in ╘bundles╒ of seed pods..  Seed pkt. -
2.00

Desmodium gyrans (Telegraph plant)  Fascinating plant
whose leaves move around in jerktemperatures over 75í F.  Violet flowers
on shrub to 3'.
Legume recently found to contain medicinal alkaloids.. From
India where it is used in Ayurvedic medicine.  Seed pkt. -
3.00

Desmodium tilliafolium   From the Himilayas, this small 4'
shrub with violet flowers and flattened seed pods has a long
history of medicinal use by the natives.  Found to contain
interesting alkaloids.   Seeds  5 - 5.00

Echinacea purpurea - An effective immune-system
stimulant much favored by the plains Indians.  Becoming
popular in modern times for use against viruses.  Wild
stands are being overharvested and much of it╒s range has
been reduced by developers.  A large patch near here was
recently paved over.  Pretty 3" pink-purple daisy-like
flowers, perennial.  Organically grown root - 5.25 oz.,  Seeds
2.00

Echinocereus salmdykianus (Pitallito)  Huichols in Mexico
are reverent towards this small alkaloid-containing cacti.
White spines with red flowers.  Seed pkt. - 3.00

Echinocereus triglochdiatus - related species from arid
regions of Mexico- held in similar repute.  Seed pkt. - 3.00

Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng)  Native to
North China and Siberia, this plant╒s roots are an effective
immune system stimulant and increases the body╒s
resistance to disextensively as ornamentals, but being replaced by more
large-flowered types.  Pretty flowers 2" across on 12' vines.
We have three strains, so please specify which you prefer:
Crimson, Purple-black, Old fashioned mix.      ->I. sp.- OraneNoah-
otsurehatspces his is-
it appeared by a bridge in Mo. after a flood.  Probably an
escape from a botanical garden, it doesn╒t key out to any
native species, although the flowers resemble Quamaclit.
Many orange flowers 1" across on a rambling vine.  Attracts
hummingbirds. Seed pkt. - 2.00
    ->violacea - (=tricolor, Tlitliltzin)  Sacred Mayan
morning glory.  It is depicted on many stone statues along
with mushrooms and Heimia, Nicotiana. Easily grown vine
with multitudes of very beautiful 3" flowers.  The following
strains are available:
        - Blue Star - Almost extinct. Most of our
seed was lowith blue zig-zags. Seedpkt 3.0
        - Heavenly Blue Sy-bu,hite thSeed pkt. - 2.00
        - Pearly Gates - Becoming rae, ue eam
white.  Seed pkt. - 2.0

Ilex paraquayensis  (Yerba Mat)  From the Amazon regiPlants - 15.00

Iochroma cyaneum  (Borrachero)  Small Amazonian shrub to
5', cultivated by sorcerors for divination.  2" purple tubular
flowers.  In the nightshade family (Solanaceae).  Limited
seed supply. Seed pkt. - 5.00

Jasmine officinale  (Poet╒s Jasmine)  This is the real
Jasmine whose scent provokes the wit to ╘flights of fancy╒.
Much used in perfumery and to flavor teas.  Most oils on the
market are synthetic as the genuine enfleurage costs over
$100/dram.  Easy to grow vine, best in 5 gallon pot trained
on a cage. Plant - 10.00

Kampferia galangal  (Maraba)  From New Guinea, the
aromatic root is eaten by natives as a sacrament. Featured
in the Pink Floyd move ╘The Valley Obscured by Clouds╒, and
used by Crowley as an incense.  The plant has 1' stemless
rounded leaves rising from the soil and small white/purple
flowers opening each morning. Tropical, likes moisture and
goes dormant in winter. Dried root 3.10 oz., 19.70 lb., Plants
- 15.00

Lactuca sativa (Lettuce)  These heirloom types have open
heads and twice the vitamin C and minerals of the
man-produced types.  Attractive plants.
    ->Red Deer Tongue - Compact upright 7-8" loose heads,
triangular round-tipped green leaves withreddish tinge over.
Stands heat and was very popular among pioneer families
because of it╒s ruggedness and large production of tasty
leaves.  Seed pkt. 1.00
    ->Grandpa╒s - Old timer from the civil war era,  ruffloz., Seed
pkt. - 2.00

Lagenaria siceraria  (Cucuzzi caravazzi)  This is an edible
gourd much grown in Italy and used when 6-8" longie
squash in pasta dishes or stews.  Good mild flavor.  FruLeonotis leonurus
(Lion╒s ear)  A tropical perennial mint
from S. Africa and favorite euphoriant smoke of Hottentots,
3-6' high bush with orange flower whorls and resinous
leaves.  Plants (Summer/Fall
Leonotis nepetefolia  (Wildedagga)  Used similarly to Lion╒s
ear.  Heart-shaped leaves on an annual, taller plant to 8'.
Hummingbirds battle for possession of the orange flowers
for the nectar.
 Seed pkt. - 3.00, Dried herb - 10.00 oz.

Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort)  Eurasian perennial much
used to treat nervous depression and various ╘female
complaints╒.  Mint grows to 2' and is hardy.  Dried herb 1.75
oz.,  Seed pkt. - 1.00

Leonurus sibiricus (Marahuanilla)  Malaysian biennial which
is smoked by tribesmen as a psychic herb.  Tall 7' mint,
flowers purple in second year, attracts many bumblebees.
Dried herb 10.00 oz.,  Seed pkt. - 3.00

Lespedeza bicolor Hardy shrub to 6' with hundreds of small
purple, pea-like flowers.  Legume from Asia, whose roots
have been found to contain medicinal alkaloids.  Soak seeds
before planting.  Good for erosion control, land reclamation,
wasteland restoration. Seeds 2.00

Lippia dulcis (Orozaz)  This is a fast growing, spreading
plant from Central America, with aromatic foliage and short
spikes of tiny flowers.  Much used by the Aztecs for it╒s
amazingly intense sweet taste, about 10X sweeter than
sugar.  Good substitute for toxic artificial sweeteners. Seed
pkt. - 2.00

Lobelia tupa (Tu
Passiflora ceurulea (Blue Passionflower) Another
harmine-containing vine with attractive 3" flowers.  Not as
cold hardy but good for large pots.  Blooms second year
followed by edible fruits.  Seed pkt. - 2.00
Petalostylis labicheoides  The leguminoseae are definitely
proving to be a rich source of interesting alkaloids.  This
rare shrub from Australia is much sought after as a
beautiful ornamental. 6-10' with deep yellow 1-1/2"
flowers followed by flat pods.  Seed supply limited.  Seeds 5
- 5.00

Perilla frutescens (Shiso)  An Asian mint much esteemed in
Japan for it╒s culinary qualities in stir-fry.  Spicy flavor
and also used medicinally.  Has escaped in parts of the U.S.
Reseeds itself.  Green or purple strain.  Seed pkt. - 1.00

Petunia violacea (Shanin)  Petunia.  Still used by Indians in
Ecuador to induce dreams of flying.  In the solanaceae.  This
strain is open-pollinated and resembles wild types.  2"
fragrant flowers usually violet, but sometimes pink.  Seed
pkt. - 2.00

Peucedanum japonicum (Fang-K½uei)  Perennial blue-green
herb 2-3' high.  Flowers borne in umbellate clusters.  Grows
in sandy places often near sea shores in Asia.  The root is
employed medicinally in China as a sedative and diuretic.
Although thought to be rather deleterious, it may with
prolonged use have tonic effects. Seed pkt. - 1.00 Phalaris
arundinacea - Large grass from Asia.  Naturalizes in most
areas, but prefers moist soil. To 3' tall, vigorous spreading
growth.  Used in Ayurvedic meddue to drought conditions in the west,
which are partially
caused by re-routing entire rivers to megalopolises.  Can
grow on 4" of rainfall and produce a crop of beans when
other plants wither away.  Excellent nutty flavor.  Grows
best in summer heat.  Short bushy 12" plants with abundant
pods.  Strains available: Papago Brown, O╒odham White.  Seed
pkt. - 1.00

Phaseolus limensis (Christmas lima)  An heirloom strain
with very large seeds, often larger than a quarter with a
buff color with maroon markings.  Climbing vines to 9' with
many large pods in late summer.  Sweet, nutty flavor -
traditionally grown in the south.  Seed pkt. - 1.00

Phaseolus vulgaris (The Bean)  The best way to convert
someone into an heirloom ╘seed-saver╒ is to show them a
collection of beans passed on for generations in an almost
infinite variety of colors, shapes, subtle tastes.  Many are
rare or endangered so pass your favorites on. All seed pkts. -
1.00
    ->Hutterites - Grown by the followers of Jacob Hutter
in the Dakotas and kept by them.  Light green bean which
cooks down rapidly into a creamy soup, good dried for
winter. Bush type.
    ->Amish Gnuttle - A pretty buff with maroon frosting
bean, almost round with square ends. An Amish heirloom
from the 1800╒s.  Climbing type wi. weee han pint, ecmin
pplawthgourmets.  White seed with mar otcs,pet. uh
    ->Louisiana Purple Pod - A vigorous pole snap-bean
with purple pods. Harvest when sedsaehl-ormdandpods are tender.  Tasty,
grows we    ->October - Indian bush snap or shell bean.
Medium-large buff seeds with maroon stripes and splashes.
    ->Tigre - Tall bush produces many pods with 6-7 small
seeds - pink with dark maroon stCream seed with red speckles. Pinto
shape, cooks quickly.
Bush.
    ->Shortcut Query - Bushy plants with heavy set of 4"
maroon pods with 5-7 small shiny black seeds. Does well in
drought.
    ->Macaroni - Productive filet-type bush, long thin pods.
Seeds multicolored chocolate, gold white. (Phaseolus
vulgaris cont╒.)
    ->Marfax - Old gold-colored soup bean from New
England. Rounded seed, bush.
    ->Scarlet Beauty Elite - Compact bush, productive, 4-5
seeds per pod, color red to dark red marbled with tan. Pods
usually striped red.
    ->Papa de Zapilla - From Chile, strong bush does well
in dry weather.  Seed large, flattened, deep gold with dark
red swirling bands.  Very attractive.
    ->Smith River Super Speckle - Productive bush. Large
red seeds with white speckles on one end.  Good soup bean.
    ->Borlotto - Italian heirloom, cream pods with
rosy-red stripes.  Seed mauve and dark purple.  Bush, good
shelling bean.
    ->Mary Ison╒s Little Brown Bunch - Very productive
with many small light brown seeds with darker brown
markings.  Short vine or bush.
    ->Swedish Brown - Scandinavian bean, nutty flavor,
bake or soup.  Productive short bush with many pods. Brown
seed with white eye.
    ->Calypso - Vigorous bush, rounded seed is blue and
white when fresh, dries black and white.  Tasty Caribbean
bean.
    ->Sulphur - VeSpilanthes achmella (toothache plant) Used by Australian
Aborigines to stop toothaches, as chewing the leaves
produces a most interesting tingling numbness to the entire
mouth.  Unusual rayless flowers. 6" herb, likes sun.  Seed
pkt. - 2.00

Sophora secundiflora (Mescal Bean)  Beautiful small tree
with bubble-gum scented violet flowers similar to wisteria.
Formerly used as an ordeal ritual by S.W. Indians.  Survivors
were bona-fide warriors. Produces delerium and eating one
entire bean can be fatal.  Large red seeds strung into
necklaces for religious ceremonies.  Do not ingest!!  Seeds 5
- 4.00

Sorghum bicolor (Amber)  This is the grass that molassas is
made from.  Most farmers grew their own to press before
the introduction of refined white sugar.  Grows 5-6' tall
much like corn, but with broom-like seed heads that birds
like.  Can be cut and chewed like candy.  Seed pkt. - 1.00

Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pau d½arco, Taheebo)  Small tree
from the Amazon with remarkable medicinal properties.
Bark has shown considerable effectiveness in the treatment
of inflammatory diseases, cancers, tumors, candida
infections. Dried bark 1.83 oz.

Tagetes lucida (Pericon, Yahutli)  Chocolate/licorice aroma.
Easy to grow small bush perennial to 3' with small yellow
flowers, long thin leaves.  Smoked by Huicholswith Nicotiana rustica.
Powder blown into faces of Aztec
sacrifices to anesthetize.  Good for tea, also. Seed pkt. -
2.00, Dried herb (Fall) 10.00 oz.

Theobroma cacao (Chocolotl) This is what chocolate is
derived Contains the alkaloid theobromine. Formerly a sacred drink
reserved for Aztec royalty, mixed with chili peppers,
damiana, Tagetes to create a foaming drink that was quite
potent.  Powder .65 oz., 6.66 lb.

Trichocereus pachanoi (San Pedro)  Sacred cactus of the
Four Winds.  From Peru, grows in Andean deserts and is one
of the Indians religious plants used in healing ceremonies.
Faster growing than most cacti, branches from the base. To
15' tall. Flowers 6" across on old specimens. Seed pkt. - 4.00

Trichocereus sp.  Additional species from the Andes:  T.
tersheckii, T. peruvianus, T. strigosus, T. validus, T.
smazianus, T. werdermanianus, T. spachianus, T. bridgesii, T.
thelegonus, T. fulvilanus, T. santiaguensis, T.
purpureopilosus.  Each seed pkt. - 4.00

Trichosanthes sp. (Tian Hua Fen, Serpent/snake gourd)  A
strange cucurbit with long thin fruits up to 2' long
sometimes twisted like a snake.  The green fruits turn
orange at matrity and burst apart dropping seeds covered
with a bright red covering.  Reportedly eaten in Asia when
small. Current research is ongoing with ╘compound Q╒ which
may have potential for treating AIDS.  Seeds - 3.00,  Dried
root 2.41 oz.

Turnera diffusa (=aphrodisiaca, Damiana)   Reknowned
aphrodisibi sentd ylo/oan flowr.Dried herb 1.20 oz., 9.63 lb.,  Plants
(limited supply) 10.00


Ungnadia speciosa (Mexican Buckeye)  Growing on grassy
hillsides, this small tree or shrub is usually 6' high, but may
reach 30'.  Pinnate leaves in clusters.  Highly fragrant
flowers in clusters are purplish/pink. The black seeds, about
1.5 cm in diameter may have once been used in a religious
context. In Mexico they have often been found in ruins
associated with Sophora and Lophophora dating from 7500
B.C. to 1000 A.D.  Seeds contain toxic cyarogenic alkaloids.
Plants (check for availability)

Valerian officinalis (Valerian, Heliotrope)  Used as an herbal
tranquillizer for hundreds of years.  Brewed into a tea
sweetened with honey, or encapsulated.  Relaxes and
produces a sensation of floating.  In Catholic countries the
herb is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and known as a ╘blessed
herb╒.  ╥Valere╙ is Latin for ╘to be well╒. Native to Eurasia,
likes damp soil and sun.  2' high with pink fragrant flowers.
Dried root 1.47/oz., 11.75/lb.,  Powder 2.00/oz., 16.00/lb.,
Tincture 7.99/oz.,  Plants 10.00



Verbena officinalis (Vervain, Ferfaen)  Diminutive shrub
with small sky-blue flowers held sacagainst spells. erlit rmme its a tonian
aphrodisiac.  Dried herb 2.16 oz., Seed pkt. - 2.00

Vigna unquiculata (Cowpea)  Originally from Africa and
Asia, these legumes are grown throughout the south.  The
only variety that most people are familiar with is the
blackeye, but there were a great many more kinds grown in
regional enclaves.  Many are now rare, disappearing along
with the old farmers who grew them.  Good when shelled
fresh, or can be dried for winter use.  All types - Seed pkt. -
1.00
    ->Knuckle Purple Hull - Crowder type, which means the
seeds are large and blocky.  About 13 seeds per pod, which
are held above the plant.  Seeds tan, pods turn purple when
ripe.
    ->Cream 12 - A favorite in many old-timer╒s gardens,
now nearly extinct.  Peas are small, almost round, white
with the unmistakable cream pea flavor. Use like snap beans
or cook up freshly shelled.
    ->Calico - Also known as ╘Pole Cat╒. Neat seeds are half
white, half maroon. Crowder type, very good.
    ->Black Crowder - One of the best crowders, with a
sweet, nutty taste. Seeds are purple when fresh, dry black.
Green pods with purplish tint.
    ->Brown Crowder - Very good crowder with sweet
flavor.  These, like other types, make their own ╘pot-liquor╒
(or pot-likker) which is like gravy when cooked.
    ->Mississippi Purple Hull - Selected in MI, this crowder
has large tan seeds held above the plants with pods tinged
purple when ripe.
    ->Whippoorwill - Small seeds flecked with brown, old
favorite once passed down for generations. Long pods with
15-20 seeds.

Withania somniferum (Kuthminthi, Ashgavanda) Small shrub
from India in the Solanaceae. Root used for centuries as a
safe tranquilizer. Orange berries used for shampoo.  Easy to
grow annual, has papery husks around fruits similar to
Physalis.  Seed pkt. - 1.00,  Dried roots (fall only) 10.00 oz.

Empty Gel-Caps for filling with herbs, Size O, 100 for 1.95.
Choice of clear, white, blue.  Please specify.

Other culinary and medicinal herbs are available in pound
quantities at wholesale prices, 400 varieties. Check for
availability for your needs.


    Today George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
would be imprisoned for life as they cultivated several
acres of Cannabis sativa.  This provided the fiber for the
clothes they wore, the oil for their lamps, and the paper
they wrote on, including the Declaration of Independence and
the Bill of Rights (now obsolete).  It also provided all the
ropes and sails for every American ship during the
Revolutionary and Civil wars.

    Viruses may provide a means of evolutionary
genetic material transfer between organisms, even between
species.  Some of the host╒s genetic material is transmitted
each time it is passed between organisms.  This can provide
transfer of information many times a year instead of only
through generations, which take lifetimes.  Some viruses
may have even symbiotically evolved for this purpose.
Speaking of viruses, HIV is probably a man-made strain.

Recommended books for reference:

Plants of the Gods - Schultes and Hofmann - Back in print
and available again.  Excellent overview of religious plants
with great pictures. Pharmacotheon - Ott - Just out, covers
all known religious plants.  Comprehensive. Medical Botany -
Lewis and Lewis - Professional work on most medicinal
plants and composition. The Entheogen Review - Quarterly
Publication, recommended, up to date information.  Sample
issue $5.  Write to:  T E R,  P.O. Box 778, El Rito, NM 87530

Notes on Cultivation:
    Most seeds are easy to germinate if given proper
conditions. Generally, sow seeds at a depth of approximately
2X their diameter.  Very small seeds such as tobaccos,
Papaver, Heimia, Coleus, Petunia - should be carefully
sprinkled over the surface and a little sand sifted over
them.  Use a mister to water these and do not allow them to
dry out.  The best medium for germination is ╘seed-starting╒
mix available from nurseries or department stores.  It is
essentially milled peat moss and sand.  It is usually sterile.
Warmth is important for germination and the temperature
should be over 70íF, (80í for tropicals). Use of fluorescent
light fixtures is advisable.  Avoid direct sun.  Keep soil
evenly moist but not soggy.  Ensure ventilation or fungus
may attack the seedlings.
    Some seed coats are very hard and impervious to water
and will germinate faster if nicked or filed carefully, just
barely through the outer coat - away from the hilum (eye) -
and soaked several hours before planting.  This includes
Ipomoea, Cytisus, Canavallia, Argyriea, Merremia, Rivea,
Sophora, Lespedeza, Desmatium.
    Seeds from temperate climates may need a period of
cold before they sprout.  This is called stratification and
ensures the seeds survival by growing in spring when
conditions are right.  These should be planted in the fall or
very early spring so they will be exposed to some cold.  This
includes most northern trees like sassafras and some herbs
such as Atropa.  Alternatively, one can  place seeds in
slightly damp peat moss in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks.
Some sources recommend soaking Atropa in alcohol (Vodka)
for 2 hours before planting instead to leach off germination
inhibitors.
    Most poppies, Papaver and Argemone, should be sown
very early in the spring, about two-three weeks before the
last frost, as they will germinate in cool weather and
generally like to grow and flower before summer heat.
    Cacti require special care to germinate.  Mix one part
medium sand (not too fine) with one part seed-starting mix.
Use small pots and fill to 1/4" from the rim.  Water until
evenly moist.  Place seeds strategically spaced over the
surface, about 1/4" apart and barely cover with sand.  Mist
once and place a clear glass or baggy over the top of the pot
to conserve moisture.  This will simulate the desert dews
that initiate germination.  Most should germinate within 2-4
weeks.  After they sprout, wipe off excess condensation
from cover to prevent it from dripping onto the plants.  Do
not water yet. Keep it about 75í F.  After a few weeks, the
cover can be removed.  Do not allow pot to dry out, but be
very careful not to overwater.  Water from the bottom by
placing pot in a dish of water for a few seconds.  Cacti grow
almost excruciatingly slowly and cultivating them hones
one╒s patience to a fine degree.  For cacti over a year old,
most growth is during spring and summer and they should be
watered once a week.  They go semi-dormant in the winter
and should be kept at 45-55í F and watered only once a
month and kept in less light.  Ariocarpus requires very little
water and too much will kill them.  It rains about 4" a year
where they grow and most water is collected as dews and
fogs on the cottony fluffs on the top.
    Vine plants should be given support to climb on.  Use
strings attached to the roof, cages, or bamboo stakes.  If one
was inclined, it would be interesting to construct a small
arbor for morning glories as they will cover it by summer
with leaves and flowers.  Then one may meditate inside with
the zephyrs communicating with the God(s) of one╒s choice.
    Hardy perennials can be planted outside where they
will return yearly from the roots.  If your climate is
extremely cold, a mulch cover of straw, bark, or leaves is
beneficial.  Tropical plants should be grown in pots or tubs,
to bring inside for the winter and given a bright window or
light fixture.  Misting is a good idea, especially if one uses a
wood heater, which dries out the air considerably.  Annual
plants such as Papaver, Eschscholtzia should be planted
where they are to grow as they resent transplanting.
    Herbs are best harvested at the peak of maturity before
they flower or seed, (unless this is the harvest).  Some
research indicates medicinal properties are higher at night
especially under a full moon (Shakespeare╒s quote - ╥herbs
digged in the dark...╙).  Dry in a well ventilated area out of
direct sun and at 80-95íF.  Store in air-tight containers out
of light and keep cool.
    Store seeds in air-tight containers in the dark, as cool
as possible.  Freeze dry seeds for long term storage.
    Best wishes with your cultivation experiments.

                            Ordering Information:
    Please pay by check or money order.  Cash can be safely
sent in a brown manila envelope via certified or registered
mail.  Since this costs about $3 extra, if your order is over
$25 and you send cash, deduct $3 from your order.  Personal
checks may take 3-4 weeks to clear.
    Use a blank sheet of paper as an order form, and please
be sure your address is legible...

The following postage should be added for shipping:

For orders totalling                    Include:
Only seeds                                          1.00
00.00-09.99                       2.50
10.00-19.99                                        3.50
20.00-34.99                       4.25
35.00-54.99                                        5.25
55.00-79.99                       6.50
 Over  80.00                        7.25

Plants are available in limited quantities in June - Sept.  We
can╒t ship during cold weather as many would freeze.

Overseas shipment is 2 X the amount above.  Plants cannot
be shipped to other countries due to import restrictions.

    If we are sold out of any items and you desire
substitutes, please give an alternative list.  We try to
maintain stocks, but sometimes run out of an item and it
may take a little time to obtain or grow new materials.

Thanks....


        Horus Botanicals
        HCR 82 Box 29
        Salem, Ark 72576


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