From the magnificance of the Bird of Paradise to the Golden Rain Tree, here are some of the most exotic plants seeds to be found anywhere!
Also included in this list are fabulous flowering Daturas, Brugmansias plus and an assortment of ornamental and edible Banana varieties!

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NOT FOR NOVICE GARDENERS: Many of these exotic trees have a lower germination rate, require special germination techniques and can take months to germinate! Be sure to research specific germination requirements before purchasing.

D2902 ST. JOHN'S TREE. CERATONIA.
An evergreen tree that grows to 50 ft. Has stout, leathery foliage and can be grown in containers. Grows well in dry soils. The edible pods can be made into flour, which makes delicious candies, cakes, pastries and drinks.
5 seeds $2.50

D2904 TROPICAL DWARF PAPAYA. CARCIA.
A fast growing papaya only reaching 3- 4 ft. but bearing fruits as large as 2 lbs in 2 year from seed. A great container plant.
5 seeds $2.50

D2907 TROPICAL OAK. CASUARINA EQUISETIFOLIA.
A conifer like tree that is used in Europe for windbreaks. A rather unusual tree that stands out from others.
20 seeds $2.50

D2909 CORK TREE. PHELLODENDRON.
A deciduous, aromatic tree with a corky bark. The fruit emits a turpentine smell when bruised. Leaves turn a brilliant yellow in fall.
25 seeds $2.50

SO545 GOURD TREE. CUJETE.
A tropical tree spreading to 30 ft. or more. Produces a large gourd fruit similiar to the Calabash tree. Flowering is nocturnal and occurs on the branches and trunk throuhout the year.
5 seeds $2.50

SO350 INDIAN BANYAN TREE. FICUS BENGHALENSIS.
Outside it is a huge tropical tree with heart shaped ovate leaves. As it gets older, it will develop silt roots which give it a very interesting appearance. This tree can easily be raised inside if kept properly pruned.
8 seeds $2.50

1A010 WILD ALMOND. TERMINALIA.
A tropical shrub to small tree that should be raised in the greenhouse for its unique ornamental appearance. Its bright green leaves turn red to pink at different times of the year. It has a profusion of flowers which are followed by edible nuts.
2 seeds $2.50

NW44 JOJOBA TREE. SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS
A unique sub-tropical shrub growing to 12 ft. with light green-gray oval foliage. Bears the seeds that produce the Jojoba oil that is much in demand. Good container plant.
4 seeds $2.50

NW26 HEAVENLY BAMBOO.
Nandina Domestica. A member of the barberry family that has a striking resemblance to bamboo. Has leathery, bluish green leaves that are blushed with purple, bronze and red when new. Has attractive long clusters of white flowers in spring and very ornamental red berries in winter. Likes full sun to partial shade. Cold hardy to 5 degrees outside. Makes a good container plant inside. Start some now for a jump on next year.
10 seeds $2.50

NW10 GIANT WHITE BIRD OF PARADISE. STRELITZIA NICOLAI.
This is the famous giant plant reaching 12 ft. or more in height and bearing loads of brilliant white flowers. Can be container grown if desired.
5 seeds $2.50

D2911 GOLDEN RAIN TREE. KOELREUTERIA.
A stunning tree with bright yellow flowers. Necklaces are made from the seeds and the flowers are thought to have medicinal properties in China.
8 seeds $4.25

D2914 AFRICAN TULIP TREE. SPATHODEA.
A large ornamental tree from the tropics with bright red, tubular flowers. The leaves are large, pinnate and opposite. The leaves are up to 20 inc. in length. Trees can be raised in conservatory or in large tubs inside. The brilliant flowers can be sighted from far away.
20 seeds $2.50

D2917 BEEFWOOD. CASUARINA STRICA.
A large lumber tree, its name is derived from its reddish wood color. It has very unusual foliage and is a fast grower. Does well in pots and represents a different style of house plant.
25 seeds $2.50

D2921 PRINCESS TREE. Paulowinia.
A stunning tree with purple trumpet shaped leaves. Good shade tree. To 40 ft.
5 seeds $2.50

D2925 PINEAPPLE GUAVA. FEIJOA.
A beautiful evergreen shrub that is easy to grow. Has dark green leaves with silvery underneath. The flowers are very attractive. The fruit is yellow green and has a pleasant pear like taste.
5 seeds $2.50

D2945 RASPBERRY JAM ACACIA. ACACIA ACUMINATA.
A small tree growing to 30 ft. with attractive feathery bluish grey foliage and orange yellow flowers in foot long spikes. The wood has a strong and very pleasant raspberry scent when cut.
3 seeds $2.50

D2957 RASPBERRY JAM ACACIA. ACACIA ALBIDA.
A large tree to 60 ft.with blue feathery foliage. Large spikes of yellow flowers. Good for enriching the soil. Bark contains 28% tannin.
5 seeds $2.50

D2959 COCKSCOMB; CORAL TREE. ERYTHRINA.
A shrub that is often grown in pots and brought inside during the coldest times of the year. Has brilliant green leaves and vivid red flowers resembling waxed sweet peas. Its tropical type foliage makes for a nice houseplant,
4 seeds $2.50

D2964 CAMEL THORN. ACACIA GIRAFFAE.
A large umbrella shaped tree with feathery foliage. Seeds have been used as a coffee substitute. From the African savannahs where it a favorite browse of elephants, giraffe, and elks. Heartwood is so hard that sparks have been known to fly when it is struck with an axe.
4 seeds $2.50

D2967 CAMEL THORN. COCCINEA.
An attractive landscaping shrub whose berries attract birds and can be made into a great jelly.
10 seeds >$2.50

D2970 SOUTH AMERICAN MAHOGANY. SWIETENIA.
Probably the most famous lumber tree in the world. Its wood has been prized for centuries. It also makes a handsome park tree.
10 seeds $2.50

D2977 MAIDENHAIR FERN. GINKO BILOBA.
A unique tree with a leaf shape unlike any other. Its nuts are regarded as a delicacy in the Orient. A must have tree for the yard or garden.
3 seeds $2.50

D2980 FLAME OF THE FOREST. DELONIX REGIA.
It is called the tropics most glorious flowering tree. The flowers are vivid scarlet and borne copiously all over the shallow, domed crown.
10 seeds $2.50

D9806 DESERT ROSE. ADENIUM OBESUM
A slow growing succulent like plant with a swollen, contorted base and an abundance of carmine-rose flowers when mature.
5 seeds $2.50

D9809 HERALD'S TRUMPET. BEAUMONTIA GRANDIFLORA
This is a long leaved woody vine to 20 ft. with huge fragrant white trumpet flowers.
5 seeds $2.50

D9814 ELEPHANT'S EAR TREE. ENTEROLOBIUM CYCLOCARPUM
Outside in the tropics, this tree will grow to 100 ft. tall with a broad spreading crown to 70 ft. or more. Can be pruned to size for heated greenhouses. Beautiful huge fernlike leaves give the tree it's name.
5 seeds $2.50

D9817 TREE FERN SCHIZOLOBIUM PARAHYBA:
A fast growing tropical tree from Brazil that can be pruned to size for warm greenhouses. 3 ft. long fernlike leaves makes this a distinctive plant.
3 seeds $4.50

1A012 Jamaican Sago Tree (Zamia furfuracea):
An eye-catching species of cycad growing over 3 ft. tall with long, arching blue-green leaflets. Mature plants bear attractive rusty brown cones. Excellent container plant or outside plant in warm areas.
Image 20 seeds per pack. Price per pack: $6.95

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D9548 DATURA, HORN OF PLENTY
NEW FOR 2004! This striking plant has fragrant white trumpet shaped flowers held upright above blue-green foliage. Excellent as a container plant or grown in the garden. 4-5" across flowers open at night and release a wonderful fragrance. 10 seeds $4.25

D2127 DATURA, BELLE BLANCHE
Large, fragrant, creamy flowers that look magnificent in sheltered bedding displays or big containers on the patio. 10 seeds $4.25

W104 DATURA, OAK LEAF (Datura Quesrcifolia)
A most interesting type of datura, from Mexico with wavy margined leaves and bearing a profusion of comparatively small, violet or lavender flowers. We love this plant as a background plant in our garden, it blooms throughout spring, summer and fall. Not frost tolerant. 15 seeds $4.75

SF061 DATURA, La FLEUR LILAC
A new datura variety from seeds. Delicate lilac colored trumpets with sweet perfume fragrance. Excellent outside in gardens or in containers or perfect for windowsills. Not frost tolerant, grown as an annual, will reach 24 inches tall in the garden. Package of 10 seeds $4.25

D9594 DATURA, BLACK CURRANT SWIRL
Gorgeous is the only word that can do justice to this splendid purple colored blooms of this variety, generously sized with generous numbers of petals materials in a most regal colour of deep purple, almost black. Package of 10 seeds $4.25

W106 DATURA, INDIAN (Datura innoxia Inka)
A wonderful datura, full of surprises. A bit more spreading that our other daturas, loaded with flowers that can be from white, pink to light lavender, usually a light pink to white, but we are never sure until the plant blooms. Starts blooming at a early age and will continue to bloom until frost. Package of 10 seeds $4.25

W109 DATURA, DOUBLE PURITY (Datura metal)
Large trumpet-shaped double pure white blooms. Does best as a container plant. Full sun, partial shade; plant height: can reach 5 feet tall in rich soil and full sun. Loads of flowers. Package of 10 seeds $4.25

W102 BRUGMANSIA, RED TREE BRUGMANSIA (Brugmansia sanguinea)
From the Andes comes this very small shrubby tree with large pendulous flowers to 10" length. Flowers are tubular, and bright red at the mouth fading to yellow at the base. Long ovate leaves to 10". Extremely popular. For tropical greenhouse Package of 10 seeds $4.25

W105 BRUGMANSIA, SWEET WHITE TREE BRUGMANSIA (Datura arb.)
A small tree-like shrub, growing to 10 feet tall with 8 inch long soft hairy leaves in pairs. The margins are smooth and never wavy. The flowers are sweet-musky-scented, white, veined with green, 6 to 9 inches long, and hanging. The calyx splits down one side. The fruit is spineless, 2.5 inches long. Native to Peru and Chile. May be distinguished from D. candida by the length of the flowers and leaves. Very hard to get these seeds, only available at certain times of the year. Package of 10 seeds $5.50

D9912 DATURA & BRUGMANSIA SEED MIX KIT
THIS KIT CONTAINS BOTH ITEMS LISTED BELOW:
DATURA MIX:
The best mix of datura seeds to be found anywhere! This mixture contains Datura Alba, D. Fastiniga, D. stramonium var "True White", D. "La Fleur Lilac", D. "Unforgettable", D. "Belle Blance", D. tatula inermis " Bald Datura", D. "Evening Delight", and others. This mixture is packaged in a 1/2 Tablespoon pack and contains between 100-125 seeds! Note: This is a mixture, seeds are not separated. This delightful mix will fill an entire garden with beautiful daturas in shades of white, purple, yellow, creams, lavender and violet, with an occasional yellow to gold type. Several types are very fragrant.
BRUGMANSIA MIX (Angel's Trumpet Tree Mix)
( Brugmansia Datura )Beautiful shrubs growing 10-25 ft. with 6-10 inch long yellow, cream, gold or white trumpet flowers. Single colors on each plant, this is a mixture of 3 different shrub seeds. Can be grown inside in tubs or outside in warm climates. Does not tolerate temperatures below 45 degrees. These seeds are a mix, not packaged separately. 5cc seed packet ( 20-25 seeds to a mixed pack ). These seeds are sold in kit form only, not individually.
BOTH MIXES AND INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR ONLY $13.50!

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9907, BANANA SEED KIT
contains imported fresh harvested banana seeds from Brazil and this kit contains 10 seeds of the following varieties. (total of 60 seeds):

Musa Coccinea ( Scarlet Banana )
Beautiful plant with reddish green stems that become papery with age. 3 ft. long, waxy, green leaves and spirals of 3/4" tubular flowers. Grows to a height of about 5 ft. Excellent inside container plant, and makes and excellent cut flower.

Musa Ensete ( Ethiopian Banana )
A fast growing plant that is not a true banana, but very similar. Huge ( to 20 ft. outside in warm climates ) bright olive green, paddle shaped leaves with bright red ribs beneath.

Musa x. Paradisiaca ( Dwarf Cavendish Edible Banana )
A well known banana that produces edible bananas even in greenhouses, provided the temperature is kept above 59 degrees. Grows to 10 ft. tall with green, 5 ft. long leaves. Sweet yellow fruit is borne in long bunches.

Musa Rosacea ( Flowering Rose Banana )
Beautiful plant well suited to indoor use, it has dark green leaves. Provided warmth and bright light, it will bear dazzling bracts of rose red flowers follow by small fruits.

Musa Velutina ( Velvet Pink Banana )
A smaller banana plant well suited for indoor use. Grows to 5 ft. tall with 3 ft. dark green leaves. Given proper warmth and light, it produces soft, hairy pink banana fruits.

Musa Zebrina ( Striped Banana )
Very attractive ornamental plant with large green leaves, striped with red when mature. Good container plant, very unusual.

These seeds are sold in kit form only, not individually. Each variety is packed separately and labeled for easy identification. A Banana sowing, and plant raising guide comes with each kit.
9907 Banana Seed Kit $15.95

Z1810 EDIBLE ORNAMENTAL BANANA (Musa sapientum)
An unusual type of ornamental banana that produces large, edible bananas, but the fruit is full of large black seeds and is not raised commercially for this reason. Can be raised in large tubs inside or zone 9 and higher outside. Inside, it rarely grows over 6 ft. tall, but can reach 10 ft. or more outside.
5 seeds $6.50

Z2093 COLD HARDY CHINESE DWARF BANANA (Musella lasiocarpa)
Musella lasiocarpa is an exciting banana relative that comes from high altitudes (to frosty 2800m / 9200ft!) in the Yunnan province in China. The maximum height of the plant is only about 1.5m / 5ft, half of which is a very stout, conical trunk, topped by a crown of handsome, slightly glaucous, broad leaves. From early age, the rhizome produces many suckers. The "flower", which is big and bright yellow, appears in its second year, and grows upright at the top of the trunk. As the inflorescence grows in size, tiny 'bananas' begin to appear under each bract which curls back to reveal the fruits. Unfortunately inedible, the 2" long bananas each contain dozens of small, shiny jet black seeds. The seed requires cool stratification (abt. 5°C) but then germinates easily, and subsequent seedling growth is as you might expect, very fast. Musella appreciates heavy watering and feeding and a place in full sun. It will flourish in all climates from cool tropical down to temperate, where it will be found to be root hardy, enduring even cold winters with its underground rhizome, just like the well known "Hardy Banana", Musa basjoo. It also makes a perfect conservatory plant which will be a true conversation piece that certainly will not outgrow its location.
5 seeds: $7.75

Z2306 VELVET BANANA (Musa velutina)
Good container type of banana with dark green leaf blades to 3 ft. Produces erect spikes of white flowers, followed by softly hairy, pink fruit. Good for zone 9 and higher outside.
5 seeds: $6.50

Z21705 ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BANANA (Musa sumatrana)
A very striking dwarf banana that reaches a mature height of only 1,5 to 2m (5 to 7ft) with narrow leaves that are dark red below and striped with red and green above. Subtropical to tropical. Ideal houseplant.
5 seeds: $7.25

Z2305 ABYSSINIAN BANANA (Musa Ensete)
A fast growing banana-like plant that is a bit more cool tolerant than most with huge paddle shaped bright green leaves up to 20 ft. long. Bright red midribs underneath. White flowers inside of long, bronze-red bracts. Price per pack: $6.50