Hello Barb. I would like some sassafras seeds, but I don't have much to trade that you don't already have. I have an unknown species of perennial poppy--blooms about 18-24" tall, foliage half that height, soft orange flowers. Will soon have Iris chrysographes seeds--the pods are ripening. For sassafras seeds, I'd be willing to trade 1-year seedlings of Nyssa sylvatica (black tupelo), American bladdernut, or Magnolia macrophylla (cucumber tree). Mike

Gorgeous color on that tree Arktrees! I love this tree. There are small Sassafras groves in the nearby woodlands, but I have never attempted to transplant a sucker. Sassafras albidum is one of the primary host plants for the Spicebush Swallowtail. Last summer I collected a few caterpillars and raised some, but this summer was just too busy. Here is one of the nearby groves, this one is small and growing next to a stream. It seems to be an adaptable tree, since 2 other groves are thriving in upland woods, one is along a fairly steep slope. Here's what Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillars look like in 4th and 5th instar:

In case anyone who originally posted here catches this: I also want a sassafras seedling or two. I live on Alabama gulf coast and want one for the back yard. Love the smell and its a great native butterfly host. I'll pay $10 plus shipping to whoever makes the effort to pull one up for me. Thanks.

Don, Can't help you on seedlings which as you found out is a crap shoot but the seed suppliers that Carolyn listed are some of the best. I have personally bought and grown seeds from Victory, Glecklers and Tatianas and have had nothing but excellent results as far as germination and variety trueness.If you want to take a walk on the wild side check out the selections of Wild Boar Farms which is located in Napa. I have heard of and have gotten seeds that were not true to the stated variety from Tomatofest and Baker Creek. As far as KBX sources are concerned I know Glecklers has the true variety because I was their source and my source was Martha Hufford which I first grew out in 2007. If there is anything in particular your looking for maybe I can help. Ami, born and raised in Whittier. Here is a link that might be useful: Wild Boar Farms