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Fruit trees
Prunus varieties including cherries, peach, & apricot
Banana varieties

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NOT FOR THE NOVICE GARDENER: Be advised that seeds such as trees, cacti, and palms have a lower germination rate, require special germination techniques and can take months to germinate! Be sure to research specific germination requirements before purchasing.

D7821 CAMPHOR TREE. CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA.
A beautiful tree belonging to the Laurel family. Often raised for its camphor extracts.
8 seeds $2.15

D7823 JUDAS TREE. CERCIS DILIQUASTRUM.
The tree on which Judas is said to have hung himself. The flower are borne directly on the trunk and are rose-purplish.
25 seeds $2.15

NW06 PINK JAPANESE DOGWOOD TREE. CORNUS KOUSA.
A beautiful and hardy dogwood from Japan that is covered with pink blossoms in the earliest parts of Spring.
5 seeds $2.50

NW08 WHITE CHINESE PINE. PINUS ARMANDII
A new and very different type of pine that makes a beautiful lawn tree reaching 60 ft. or more with unique thin green cones or it can be trained as a bonsai.
5 seeds $2.50

D7842 TULIP TREE. LIRIODENDRON.
A hard, stately ornamental, deciduous tree of lofty pyramidal habit reaching up to 60m. Flowers greenish-white with orange-stained base to the petals, resembling a tulip flower.
10 seeds $2.15

D7851 JAPANESE PAGODA TREE. SOPHORA.
Raised in parks throughout the world for its attractive clusters of flowers, the tree itself also has great ornamental appeal.
4 seeds $2.15

D7853 SOAPTREE. YUCCA ELATA.
A native of the US South West that will grow to 20 ft. with leaves 1" wide by three feet long. The flower stem can rise as much as 10 feet above the plant with flowers ranging from green to white with tinges of pink.
10 seeds $2.50

D7856 CRAPE MYRTLE. LAGERSTROEMIA.
A large deciduous shrub that requires full sun to flower. Bark is attractively mottled in gray, pink and cinnamon. Flowers are 6 petalled, pink to deep red with crinkled petals. IMAGE
20 seeds $2.15

D7858 DOWNY HAWTHORN. CRATAEGUS MOLLIS.
Brilliant colored leaves and red fruit. Ornamental shrub. An excellent background garden shrub.
10 seeds $2.15

D7859 SPINDLE TREE. EUONYMUS.
Also called the Burning Bush, it is one of the most valuable fall coloring shrubs. It has curious growths of cork on its branches.
15 seeds $2.15

D7861 WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD. CORNUS ALBA.
A very pretty tree that is covered with white blossoms early in the spring. Cold hardy and fast growing.
10 seeds $2.50

D7863 PAPER MULBERRY, Broussonetia papyrifera.
Also know as Tapa-Cloth Tree, its origin is China/Polynesia. It will quickly grow to 30 ft. in a frost free climate, or it size can be managed and grown inside in large containers. It has the most unusual shaped leaves I have ever seen on a tree. The bark of this tree was used to make cloth, shoes and helmets in Polynesia, as togas for the wealthy in Europe and as loin cloths for warriors on some islands. Its name also comes from the red fruits that closely resemble mulberries and according to Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World, are quite edible.
10 seeds $2.50

D7864 EUROPEAN HORNBEAM. CARPINUS BETULUS.
A hardy tree resembling a beech that is prized for its very tough wood used to make piano key movements, axles and spokes. A very handsome tree.
20 seeds $2.15

D7865 JAPANESE MAPLE. ACER PALMATUM.
A very striking tree in much demand. Has red purplish foliage in early Spring and then brillant fall colors. A good tub plant also. IMAGE
10 seeds $2.50

D7866 CEDAR OF LEBANON. CEDRUS LIBANI.
A majestic cedar that is dome shaped and growing to a height of 40m.
5 seeds $2.15

D7868 EUROPEAN HACKBERRY. CELTIS AUSTRALIS.
From S Europe. Grows to 30m, has gray bark and is grown for its valuable timber.
5 seeds $2.15

D7870 MONTEREY CYPRESS. CUPRESSUS.
Bruised foliage has citronella-like smell.
15 seeds $2.15

D7871 SWEET GUM. LUQUIDAMBAR.
Sweet Gums are grown mostly as ornamentals for their splendid fall colors. The lumber is known as satin walnut and used for cabinet making and veneer.
20 seeds $2.15

D7874 GIANT SEQUOIA. GIGANTEA.
Giant tree to 100m. Bark brown, fibrous. Leaves evergreen.
15 seeds $2.15

D7875 AMERICAN ELM. ULMUS AMERICANA.
An important timber tree that makes a wonderful shade and lawn tree. Grows to 120 ft. with brillant fall colors.
20 seeds $2.15

D7876 RED ALDER. ALNUS RUBRA.
Grows 25m with bright red shoots. Cones are orange-colored.
75 seeds $2.15

D7877 RIVER BIRCH. BETULA NIGRA.
A graceful pyramidal tree with striking blackish curling bark.
25 seeds $2.15

D7878 SWEET BAY LAUREL. LAURUS NOBILIS.
This is the same tree that provided the wreaths that Romans used as crowns. It is a very hardy evergreen tree that will grow to 50 ft. or so outside. Loaded with sprays of greenish yellow four petaled flowers in Spring.
3 seeds $2.50

D7880 ROCKY MOUNTAIN JUNIPER. JUNIPERUS SCOPULORUN.
A conical shaped spreading tree to 50 ft. with blue-green leaves and purple-black 2 seeded cones. Fragrant.
10 seeds $2.15

D7882 BLACK HILLS SPRUCE. PICEA GLAUCA.
This exquisite spruce is raised primarily as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, however in should be in every lawn as well. There is probably not a more beautiful tree to be found. It is raised for Christmas trees and probably makes the best ones.
20 seeds $2.15

D7884 COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE. PICEA PUNGENS.
One of the most famous spruces. Often used as a Christmas tree as well because of its shape and fragrance. You must see one in the wild to appreciate its full beauty.
20 seeds $2.15

D7886 WESTERN RED CEDAR. CEDRUS.
A huge tree growing to 125 ft. Inch long needles borne in rosettes on old wood. Has pale green to purple flowers. Barrel shaped cones. A valuable timber tree. Fragrant cedar smell.
15 seeds $2.15

D2929 POINCIANA. CAESALPINIA.
A deciduous shrub with handsome feathery leaves and rich yellow flowers with long protruding scarlet stamens.
6 seeds $2.15

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D2203 GOLDEN YELLOW PAPAYA. CARICA PAPAYA.
A palm like tree that bears the papaya fruit whose enzyme is able to digest 35 times its weight in lean meat. Excellent source of vitamin A and B.
10 seeds $2.15

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

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

D2209 CHINESE HACKBERRY. CELTIS SINENSIS.
Tree grows to 10m in cultivation. Fruits are rich orange: stone pitted.
10 seeds $2.15

SO523 CUSTARD APPLE. ANNONA.
A short deciduous tree that produces large fruits with a juicy sweet taste.
3 seeds $2.15

SO456 JAPANESE PERSIMMON. DIOSPYROS KAKI.
A very popular fruit tree from the Far East that has gained popularity in the US. Easy to grow from seeds. Can be raised inside in tubs in the north and outside in mild climates. The fruits are large, up to 3" across and sweet.
6 seeds $2.50

D2212 TREE TOMATO. CYPHOMANDRA BETACEA.
Egg shaped reddish-yellow fruit, eaten raw or in jam. An exotic fruit and plant. Most like to the fruit stewed and served as a side dish.
10 seeds $2.15

D2217 AMERICAN PERSIMMON. DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA.
A hardy tree that delivers large volumes of fruit at an early age. Fruits do not ripen until after frost in most areas. A slice of persimmon pie is a treat to be savored.
5 seeds $2.15

D2218 GRAPE MAHONIA. MAHONIA. Evergreen shrub with tough pinnate leaves. Flowers are yellow in dense terminal racemes followed by grape like black-blue berries that can be made into jelly.
20 seeds $2.15

D2219 RUSSIAN OLIVE. ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA.
Although its fruits are used in drinks and to make preserves, it is more sought after for its white shoots and silver undersides of leaves.
5 seeds $2.15

D2220 HONEY LOCUSTS.GLEDITSIA.
This tree is cultivated for its golden fern-like foliage. The pulp is sweet and thus the name. The pods are often fermented to make beer or to feed to livestock.
10 seeds $2.50

D2222 SIBERIAN CRABAPPLE. MALUS BACCATA.
This tree is grown for both its fruit and its ornamental value. Fruits are red or yellow and about 1 cm in size. Also called Flowering Crabapple. Very hardy and easy to grow.
20 seeds $2.15

D2225 RUSSIAN MULBERRY TREE. MORUS ALBA.
This tree is grown for its abundance of fruit as well as its ornamental value. Its most important use however, is probably its leaves as a source of food for silkworms.
50 seeds $2.15

D2226 BLACK MULBERRY. MORUS NIGRA.
A heavy fruiter like the Russian Mulberry but is preferred because it grows only a third as tall and is easier to harvest. Great pies and wine can be made from the fruit.
50 seeds $2.15

D2228 COMMON OLIVE, Olea europaea.
A most useful tree that can be grown in any temperate climate. It also can be grown in containers. The tree itself is attractive and usually becomes gnarled with age. It bears the olive of commerce that reach up to 1+" in dia. and are filled with oil. The flowers are tiny and yellow, the foliage a light grey-green.
5 seeds $2.50

D2249 CAROB TREE. CERATONIA.
An evergreen tree that grows to 50 ft. Grows well in dry soils. The edible pods can be made into flour, which makes delicious candies, cakes, pastries and drinks.
5 seeds $2.15

1A030 CHINESE JUJUBE. ZIZYPHUS.
The tree has a weeping ornamental growth pattern. The fruits are smooth and round like an apple and can be eaten right off the tree. Very high in vitamin C. Very fragrant flowers.
5 seeds $2.15

D2265 CARISSA. GRANDIFLORA.
Makes a great border shrub and is sometimes used as a hedge. It is a vigorous grower. Has red fruit. The source of Carissa jelly, sauce and pudding.
10 seeds $2.15

D2267 POMEGRANATE. PUNICA.
A very decorative ornamental that has a pleasant tasting fruit. It has vermilion red flowers and small glossy leaves.
20 seeds $2.15

D2285 STRAWBERRY TREE. Arbutus.
A beautiful evergreen tree that is very attractive. The strawberry shaped fruits make a stimulating wine.
10 seeds $2.15

D2289 HAWAIIAN SOLO PAPAYA. Carcia.
A very desirable sweet strain of papaya that has a sweet firm pulp of pink/orange color. The Solo name is derived from one fruit being a meal in itself. An average fruit will weigh up to 1 1/2 lbs. Best grown outside in warm climates, but can be raised inside.
6 seeds $2.15

D2291 WAIMANOLO PAPAYA. Carica waimanolo.
A compact variety that can bear fruit when only 4 ft. tall . Has sweet flavored orange/yellow fruits. The flowers are small white and very fragrant. The average fruit is 2 lb. The best variety for growing inside.
6 seeds $2.15

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These are pre-stratified prunus seeds ready for sowing as soon as you receive them. Due to the difficulty in germinating these seeds, we make no warranty other than to replace seeds that do not germinate.

PR01 MYROBALAN CHERRY PLUM Prunus Cerasifera
For zones 5-8. A fast growing, medium size cherry tree growing 15-25 feet tall and equal spread with a rounded crown. Covered with pinkish white, fragrant blooms in early spring, followed by dark green leaves and fruits that are about one inch in diameter and edible. Dark reddish brown bark.
Pack of 5 seeds. $3.00

PR05 BIRD CHERRY. Prunus Avium
For zoens 3 to 8. Grows to about 40 ft, spread of about 35 ft. The white flowers appear in April or May. The fall color is bronze and red. Wild cherry, also known as bird cherry, or mazzard cherry is very attractive when in bloom and its autumn fruits - when you are able to gather them before the birds do - are good to eat. Of course as with most prunus types, the leaves, twigs and pits are considered poisonious.
Growing to a maximum height of around 25 metres, and with a preference for lime-rich soil, Prunus avium grows with a neat rounded crown and a straight trunk - altogether a very neat and tidy tree.
Pack of 10 seeds $3.00

PR06 SOUR CHERRY or MORELLO CHERRY. Prunus Cerasus
For zones 3-8. A very common tree that is originally from Europe. Typically found in meadows, hardwood forests, farms, roadsides, and, often grown as an ornamental. Characteristics: Trees may attain a height of 20-40 feet; the trunks having a diameter of 1-1 1/2 feet. The leaves are 2-6 inches long; the flowers are white to light pink. This species is much tougher than it's sweet cousin. The tree is easier to grow do to its ability to self-pollinate. P. cerasus is in general a smaller tree than P. avium. The fruit of the sour cherry is also more variable in that it can be cooked so it is often used in pies, jams, tarts, and other preserves. Also, if it is allowed to ripen on the tree, it eventually becomes sweet and can be enjoyed fresh just as in the case of P. avium
Pack of 10 seeds $3.00

PR02 WILD BLACK CHERRY Prunus Virginiana
For zones 2-6. A medium size cherry tree; height usually not over 20 to 25 feet, diameter 4 to 8 inches; with an irregular, rounded crown. Bright green, broadly oval leaves, paler underneath; length 3 to 4 inches, width 1 to 2 inches.
Fruit is in dense clusters; reddish, turning nearly black when fully ripe; each berry containing a single seed, skin of fruit thick; flesh thin and dark; very astringent to the taste, but edible.
Popular tree for birds. Most widely distributed tree in North America, extending from the Arctic Circle to Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Rockies.
Pack of 10 seeds $3.00

PR08 WILD BLACK CHERRY Cherry Prunus serotina
A fast growing cherry for zones 2-8. Grows in pyramidal to conical shape 50-75 feet tall. Leaf: 2 to 5" alternate, simple leaves; yellow to red fall color. Flower/Fruit: 4 to 6" raceme of white flowers in early spring; small juicy reddish black edible berries in summer that attract birds.
Pack of 10 seeds $3.00

PR09 PERFUMED CHERRY, ST LUCIE CHERRY. Prunus Mahaleb
Best for zones 6-8. A cherry with interesting foliage, it has bright green heart-shaped leaves which turn yellow in autumn. Mature plants bear masses of fragrant cup-shaped white flowers. Fast growing to 30 ft.
Pack of 10 seeds $3.00

PR11 NANKING CHERRY. Prunus tomentosa
Best for zones 2 to 7, grows to 8 ft, spread 8 ft. Rounded, deciduous shrub with white flowers and red fruit. Nanking Cherry (Vis. 2) can be used in the shade, but it flowers better in sun or partial shade. The flowers (Vis. 1) are borne briefly in early spring and are pale pink, fading to white. The red fruits are sour and eaten by birds. The plant is often purchased by homeowners as a smaller substitute for tart cherry.
Pack of 10 seeds $3.00

D7872 ORIENTAL FLOWERING CHERRY, Prunus serrulata.
From Eastern Asia comes one of the most beautiful plants in the world. Also known as "Shimidsu Sakura", the entire plant is enveloped in flowers ranging in color from white to pink in early Spring, followed by attractive foliage and pea size black fruit. Cold hard and fast growing.
5 seeds $2.50

D2277 CHOKE BERRY. PRUNUS MELANOCARPA.
A very nice little bush that gives off loads of fruit and is easy to raise.
5 seeds $2.15

PR10 MONCLAR PEACH. Prunus persica montclar CVI
A spreading, decidious peach tree for zones 6-9 with delicious, red-blushed yellow fruit. Grows to about 25 feet.
Pack of 5 seeds $3.00

PR03 MANCHURIAN APRICOT (Prunus mandshurica)
A small spreading tree 15 to 20 feet tall. It has a beautiful pinkish flower that blooms in the spring before the leaves emerge. The fruit provides food for wildlife during the fall. It can be used for one of the outer rows in multi-row windbreaks.
Pack of 5 seeds $3.00

PR04 APRICOT ( Prunus armeniaca )
The apricot tree of commerce, a hardy tree, bearing stone fruit, closely related to the peach. Grows to about 35 feet. The leaves are broad and roundish, with pointed apex; smooth; margin, finely serrated; petiole 1/2 inch to an inch long, generally tinged with red. The flowers are pinkish white, with five regular sepals and petals and many stamens, and open very early in the spring. The fruit, which ripens end of July to mid-August, is a drupe, like the plum, with a thin outer, downy skin enclosing the yellow flesh (mesocarp), the inner layers becoming woody and forming the large, smooth, compressed stone, the ovule ripening into the kernel, or seed.
Pack of 5 seeds $3.00

PR07 ANSU APRICOT Prunus Armeniaca ansu
A more fruitful version of the Common Apricot with larger, sweeter fruits.
Pack of 5 seeds $3.00

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BANANA VARIETIES

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 $5.50

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: $6.50

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: $5.50

Z1705 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: $6.50

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: $5.50

CAPE "Super Smoke Plus" SEED PRIMER

For treating seeds of many types of trees, cacti, palms, grasses, strelitzias, and many, many other varieties.

Cape Super Smoke Plus is an absorbent paper that is impregnated with fynbos-smoke-saturated water. The paper is then dried and sealed in a polythene packet. When dormant seeds require "smoking", a predetermined volume of water is added to the paper in a suitable container and the seeds are "smoke-primed" by soaking in the smoke-water solution for 24 hours. In order to have the maximum effect in breaking seed dormancy, a range of natural germination stimulators has been added to the smoke solution to overcome other forms of seed dormancy found in many species.

Each standard packet contains five papers, and 50 ml water should be added to each paper. Each packet is thus sufficient to make up 250ml solution ( approx. 8½ oz. ) and enough to treat approximately 500 large seeds.

Package of 5 papers $12.50

Sowing instructions For Home Gardener Start seeds inside in trays of sterlized potting soil. We recommend soaking seeds in CAPE seed primer solution for 24 hours prior to planting. Provide warm soil temperature and 10 hours of bright each day for germination in 3-4 weeks. Transplant into larger containers or outdoors in tropical climates when seedlings attain 4-6 leaves. If you live in northern states and wish to tub grow these plants, always repot plants when they become root bound, stepping up one size in size of container each time.

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