Greetings. My percussion teacher is a very fine drummer and instrument maker from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. When he lived in Hawaii, he had a big garden where he grew his own canna indica plants, and used the seeds (also known as 'indian shot') for his instruments. His supply of seed is running out, and we have no idea where to find canna indica seeds in sufficient quantities in Los Angeles. We would love to know if any of you have WAY too many canna indica seeds...they can be old seeds, they don't need to be viable for growing...they'll be put to a different use, one that brings smiles and joy, and gets people dancing. Please let us know what you'd like to trade for several pounds. (Perhaps one of the finished instruments?)

Anyone willing to sell opuntia pads? I'm intereted in cultivars Chapeada, Cristalina, Roja Pelona and Amarilla Redonda or similar.

I'd love to trade for this canna. I have some things that might interest you. Can't wait for warmer days! Thanks

I believe Ipomoea indica is a synonym for Ipomoea acuminata and I. learii. I call mine I. acuminata just because that's what I knew it by first. I've had mine for about 4 or 5 yrs. now. I love it! At first I paid no attention to those calling this invasive. I call it vigorous. Mine is perennial, so I'm not sure Jeff & I are talking about the same plant. I have found exactly 2 seed pods in all the time I've had it. For the longest time, I didn't think it made any! Some said that any vines on the ground wouldn't bloom. Not true! They travel far & bloom all over the place if you let them. They are easy enough to cut & keep in line if you have the time. If you're not the kind of person to keep an eye on your garden, though, I wouldn't recommend this vine. If near a fence & the neighbors have trees close to it, they'll climb up that too (as well as nearby shrubs--but I like this look). Beautiful blue flowers everywhere! Make sure that's your neighbor's favorite color too! LOL You can't beat the blue (by many) of the Blue Dawn Flower! This is in the afternoon when it's starting to fade to pink. I have a jungle of it now. Good thing for me, is I can rip out parts without (being careful or) worrying it'll all be gone. And it will grow back! Diligence will pay off! :D ~Rosemarie