Aloha Graanie Bea- I have Tithonia and Giant Blue Hyssop seeds. Also have Bitter Gourd... However, the bitter gourd seed I have is for the small, 1" long, wild/medicinal type known as Balsam Apple (Momordica balsamina). Not sure if that is what you were looking for or not. You said you have a relative looking for Gourd seeds. How about Calabash Gourd, aka Bottle Gourd aka Opo Gourd? I have seeds of this one... When picked young and tender, its fruit can be eaten like a squash. When mature, it can be used as a gourd (for ornamental purposes, or to make bottles out of). We've traded seeds before a few times. However, my email addy has changed...the old address no longer works. so please message me via GW.

Linda, I know you will enjoy the Bapstisia Australis. Nice sharp purple and the colour and freshness of the foliage stays all season. Here's mine, which flowered for the first time this year... The Asclepias Milkmaid was a challenge for me last year in terms of germination. Did get a few, but they were so tiny even by the fall. Not sure if they'll make it through the winter. I will be winter sowing the Ligularia Vorobeivii as well this year. I got the seeds from one of my plants. Truly a stunning plant when in bloom, and it's deer resistant so far. I had the other Ligularia which you list, but had to turf it since the slugs got to appreciate it more than I but if it does well in your gardens, be prepared for the most iridescent and stunning orange you've ever seen! Truly a nice one! Not doing the solstice thing this year, but do enjoy seeing all the lists as the ideas are pouring out!

My tree varieties have grown to be giants - as tall as the power lines that run over head by the road . They have always bloomed in October or November but are beginning to bloom now . Strange . I'm not sure you could kill these even if you wanted to . My cows adore them and keep the plants by the pasture fences trimmed . The plants still bloom . These plants are almost close to invasive except that any that are planted are my own fault . I had NO idea they would become such giants . They get bigger every year . They certainly are a show stopper when they all bloom . I think I have about 25 planted along the roadway and fences and you can see their bright yellow blooms for miles away . If you need a cutting - I have a few tons available !

Here's the information you need: http://www.floridata.com/ref/t/tithon_r.cfm Here is a link that might be useful: Tithonia information