I posted this in good faith but it has turned into a philosophical discussion. My intention was to let people know of a good deal so they can take advantage of this, if they wish. I looked up on line, clarification: (I don't know if I can give a link here) but if you search "seed companies owned by Monsanto", it comes up with the long list. Monsanto owns "American Seeds" (and I don't think they sell retail because this name does not even come on seed company searches) not "American seed co". Also, I doubt Monsanto would sell their GMO or Hybrid seeds for 2 cents or allow their subsidiaries to do so. The "American seed co" I am referring to is "American Seed Co" by Plantation products LLC". I did not see any Hybrid varieties among those seeds at Dollar General (or elsewhere), so they are all heirlooms. Like others have pointed out, Plantation sells seeds under ferry Morse, McKenzie, Jiffy, NK Lawn & Garden. I have seen these brands sold at major chains. As far as germination rates, I planted same seeds this summer which I had picked up last year for 5 cent per packet. I did not have any problem with any of the veges but did have poor germination with some flowers, perhaps I planted some at wrong time of the year. Even if the germination rate was 50%, at 2 cents a packet, they are still hell of a bargain. Who needs 50 or 100 seeds of one variety any way (except for a few commercial or semi-commercial growers here).

After some web sleuthing it is possible that candied sweet cicely really is a treat. It supposedly has the flavor of sweetened anise or licorice. Candied would be like the English "All-Sorts". Yum. I am so looking forward to harvesting all the piece parts of this new herb - leaves, flowers, and roots. Every part is edible so how can you go wrong? Adventure in gardening continues. Thanks for sharing the seeds tamelask. And, this attached gourmet recipe popped up while surfing that just has to be totally over the top. Must try it just because no one else on the planet could have as tasty a use for this sweet herb than the people who live in Washington/Oregon. Besides, I think it is a really pretty lacy plant for part to full shade. Nancy the nancedar Here is a link that might be useful: Shrimp Cicely Tomato Rissoto

I am looking for fruit producing plant seeds. I posted here also because some of these are natives. Some I am looking for are the following custard apple apricot pomegranate(dwarf and regular) pear gooseberry paw paw persimmon jujube lychee Jaboticaba Jackfruit Mango Papaya Raisin tree Carambola Cherimoya Currants Feijoa Rose Apple Sapodilla Tropical Guava White Sapote Acerola Babaco Loquat Macadamia Miracle Fruit Pepino Dulce Pistachio Tamarillo and others not listed that I do not have. Check my trade list. I am trying to find these for my yard and greenhouse. Have a nice day! Mike

Hi. I would like to trade. I have these: Beets - Detroit Dark Red Gourd - Birdhouse
 Carrots - Tendersweet Zinnia - Thumbelina Lily - White Columbine - William Guinness I would like these: Coneflower - Cayenne Spirit Coneflower - Grey Dahlia - Rainbow Mixed Colours Fortnight Lilies Poppy - Peony - Rose Colorado Sunflower - Vanilla Ice Or, you may check out my list. If you would like to trade, please email me from your regular email since GW mail is sketchy. ~Lisa Here is a link that might be useful: Trade list