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We can all do something to improve our immediate
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environment in terms of beauty and health. Many
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recognized concerns have been expressing the fact
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that growing plants in your home or office really does
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contribute to improve air quality and reduce indoor
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air pollution.
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Here is the chance to conveniently acquire EXOTIC
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TROPICAL PLANT SEEDS of your choice for your own
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gardening use or for gifts to friends or relatives.
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* The seed packets add a surprise of joy when inserted
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in your GREETING CARDS to your recipients.
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* * * * EXOTIC TROPICAL SEEDS VARIETY LIST * * * * * * * * * * *
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These are really inexpensive prices. $1.35 per packet
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10 or more $1.25 each
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ORDER FORM BELOW
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______ 1. PINK POLKA DOT PLANT (hypoestes sanguinolenta) bright
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green leaves splashed with pink "polka dots". flowers
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purple. approx. 15 seeds.
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______ 2. CHAIN OF LOVE VINE (antiqnon leptopus) excellent for
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hanging baskets. flowers bright rose pink. soak seeds
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12 hrs. before planting. approx. 4 seeds.
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______ 3. PHILIPPINE MONKEY BANANA (musa acuminata) an upright
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banana harvested in the Philippines. Performs well in
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and out of doors. flowers white. approx. 3 seeds.
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______ 4. SENSITIVE PLANT (mimosa pudica) graceful green leaflets
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fold shut upon being touched. very interesting novelty.
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approx. 15 seeds.
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______ 5. BIRD OF PARADISE (strelitzia regina) blue-green banana-
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like leaves. flowers large, blue and orange; suggesting
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brilliant birds in flight. approx. 4 seeds.
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______ 6. RICE PAPER ARALIA (aralia sieboldii) bold; shiny leathery
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leaves up to 16 inches across with deeply cut lobes.
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flowers white. approx. 15 seeds.
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______ 7. ADAMS NEEDLE (yucca filamentosa) imported from Israel. has
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stiff rosette of green to creamy-yellow dagger-like
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leaves. flowers white. freeze seeds 48 hrs. then plant.
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______ 8. HAWAIIAN RED Ti (cordyline terminalis) sacred to the
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Hawaiians. Develops beautiful red leaves. sugar candy and
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brandy are made from the older roots. approx. 10 seeds.
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______ 9. STRAWBERRY GUAVA (psidium cattleyanum) dwarf shrub with
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dark green, shiny, thick leaves and edible purplish red to
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yellow 1-inch fruit. approx. 6 seeds.
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______10. DWARF ORNAMENTAL POMEGRANTE (punica granatum nanum) dainty
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green leaves on compact bushy plant. flowers scarlet-red.
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______11. AQUATIC UMBRELLA PLANT (cyperus alternifolius) ribbed stalks
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bearing a large crown of grass-like leaves. grows best when
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pot is submerged in a tray of water. will grow underwater
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also. flowers white. approx. 20 seeds.
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______12. SACRED BAMBOO (nandina domestica) imported from China,
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produces whispy rich dark green to reddish leaves. the plant
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is sacred to the Chinese. chopsticks are made from the wood.
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approx. 4 seeds.
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______13. JERUSALEM CHERRY (solanum pseudocapsicum) an attractive
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robust shrubby plant from the East Indies. has shiny deep
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green wavy leaves and star-like white flowers. has orange
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red fruits. approx. 20 seeds.
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______14. BENGAL DATE PALM (phoenix paludosa) a rare semi-dwarf palm
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imported from S.E. Asia. produces elegant clumps, with dark green softiable leaves. approx. 2 seeds.
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______15. FAIRY ROSE (baby roses)(polyantha-mixed) beautiful ever
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blooming single and fully double tiny roses. flowers white,
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pink, and rose. in bloom 3-4 months from sowing.(approx. 6)
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______16. ANTI CANCER VINE (ipomoed hederacea) imported from India.
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grows at the 6000 ft. elevation in the Himalayas. suited to
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hanging baskets. flowers red to blue. Indians use it in
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Ayurvedic medicine. approx. 5 seeds.
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______17. SOUTH SEA HOLLY (ardisia littoralis) new and rare.
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remarkable house plant with dark green leaves. white flowers
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and vividly pin shoots. approx. 4 seeds.
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______18. PASSION FLOWER (passiflora coerula) an exquisite blue
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flowering vine. excellent for hanging baskets. flowers 2-3
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inches across. slightly fragrant. approx. 10 seeds.
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______19. CHINESE SERPENT VINE (psychotria serpens) a most fascinating
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candidate for hanging baskets. in China this vine climbs
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over rocks and tree trunks. produces white berries.
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approx. 10.
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______20. PINK ORCHID TREE (bauhinia monandia) beautiful small
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tropical tree with dainty pink orchid-like flowers and
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butterfly shaped leaves. can be used in dish gardens.
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approx. 3 seeds.
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______21. ORANGE JESSAMINE (murraya piniculata) unusual tropical shrub
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with dense rich-looking shiny green foliage. has fragrant
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white flowers. it fits nicely in a terrarium. approx. 10 sds
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______22. LIPSTICK PLANT (bixa orellana) an ornamental small
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subtropical evergreen shrub. grows easily. produces decorativeds used in dry arrangements.
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flowers are red and tubular. approx. 10 seeds.
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______23. CHINESE FLY CATCHING VINE (aristilochia deblis) this
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carnivorous plant is excellent for hanging baskets. the long
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peculiar looking flowers are insectiverous. approx. 4 seeds.
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______24. DRAGON TREE (dracolena draco) excellent house plant. the
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stiff upright leaves deepen in color from pale yellow when
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young to rich green when mature. approx. 4 seeds.
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______25. NEW ZEALAND CORK (entelea arborescens) handsome small
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evergreen. a unique novelty. has large heart shaped soft
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leaves, to 10 inches long. wood is lighter than cork. 10 sds
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______26. TIGERS CLAW (erythrina variegata orientaiis) very decorative
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varigated house plant. produces red flowers clusters up to
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one foot long. the dark red seeds are used in Hawaiian
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jewelry. approx. 2 seeds.
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______27. INDIAN RUBBER TREE (ficus elastica) a very durable specimen
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plant with green leathery leaves. commercial rubber is
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sometimes processed from the milky latex. the very young
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leaf tips are eaten in Java. approx. 10 seeds.
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______28. HAWAIIAN CORSAGE GARDENIA (gardenia jasminiobes) has thick,
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shiny waxy leaves and 9" wide deep velvet white flowers.
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corsages and perfumes are made from the flowers. a must for
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every home. approx. 5 seeds.
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______29. CHINESE DWARF GINGER (alphinia speciosum taiwaniana) a
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majestic plant which forms clumps of arching leathery green
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leaves. it bears striking ginger bell scented bell shaped
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pink white flowers. from China. approx. 5 seeds.
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______30. AUSTRLALIAN FIG (ficus macrophylla) excellent specimen plant
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has glossy green large leathery leaves, 10 inches long by 4
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inches wide with pronounced ivory veins. imported from
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Austrialia. approx. 15 seeds.
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______31. CIGAR PLANT (cuphea platycentra) this short compact plant
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bears countless russet orange tubular flowers up to 1 inch
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in length. fast grower. pinch back to keep bushy. approx.7
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______32. TIDDLY WINKS or PERSIAN VELVET (exacum affine) extremely
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heavy bloomer. star shaped blue flowers with yellow centers
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are born on dwarf plants about 6" tall. approx. 20 seeds.
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______33. ASPARAGUS FERN (asparagus sprengeri) very popular. often
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used in hanging baskets. has deeply arching 2 feet long
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stems that are covered with loose billows of bright green
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flat needles. white flowers. approx. 10 seeds.
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______34. GREEN EBONY TREE (jacaranda mimosifolia) an ideal upright
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grower with green ferny leaves. an ideal houseplant, grows
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for everyone. resembles a pine tree. approx. 10 seeds.
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______35. AFRICAN VIOLET (saintpaulia assorted) flowers having
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beautiful shades of blue, lilac, pink, and white. plant
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grows a rosette of green furry leaves. approx. 6 seeds.
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______36. FLOWERING MAPLE (abutilon hybridum masimum mixed) a compact
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tropical shrub with orange-yellow flowers, ornamental fruit
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capsules and hairy maple like leaves. prefers dry
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environments. approx. 10 seeds.
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______37. NEW GUINEA WINGED BEAN (phosphocarpus tetraganalobus)
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an exciting high protein bean from New Guinea and S.E.Asia.
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almost unknown in the U.S.. A twining vine. the immature
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pods are cooked like green beans and can be picked 3 months
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after sowing. the plant bears for 2 to 3 years. young leaves
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and shoots are eaten as a leafy vegetable. the young
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tuberous roots may be eaten like potatoes. 5 seeds.
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______38. SWEET PRAYER PLANT (thaumatococcus daniellii) excellent
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house plant. tolerates deep shade. has 1-1/2 foot long dark
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green oval leaves. reddish fruits develop from light purple
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flowers which grow on short 6 inch basal spikes. flesh of
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the fruit is 2000 times sweeter than sugar. soak seeds in
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water for 3 days before planting. 2 seeds.
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______39. CHINESE JELLO VINE (ficus awkeatsang) a striking dark green
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thick-leaved vine. the famous Chinese "AE VU" jello and
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lemonade drink are made from the ripe fruits. excellent for
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hanging baskets. seed need light for germination. 4 seeds.
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______40. MATE' TEA (ilex paraguariensis) leaves of this plant are the
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source of the very popular South American beverage "Mate".
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excellent house plant. produces handsome leathery leaves
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with green flowers and red fruit. 4 seeds.
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______41. DWARF EGG TREE (solanum melongena) a novel pot plant. bears
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edible (if cooked) white egg shaped fruit 1 & 1/2 to 2
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months after planting and are mature at 3 to 4 months. 4 sds
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______42. TREE TOMATO or TAMARILLO (CYPHOMANDRA BETACEAE) a miniature
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tropical bush which produces edible tomato like fruits.
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quick grower. withstands light frosts. from Peru. 5 seeds.
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ORDER FORM Kindly enter number of packets wanted for each seed
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number below or send list from above.
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1._____ 2._____ 3._____ 4._____ 5._____ 6._____ 7._____ 8._____ 9.____
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10._____ 11._____ 12._____ 13._____ 14._____ 15._____ 16._____ 17.____
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18._____ 19._____ 20._____ 21._____ 22._____ 23._____ 24._____ 25.____
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26._____ 27._____ 28._____ 29._____ 30._____ 31._____ 32._____ 33.____
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34._____ 35._____ 36._____ 37._____ 38._____ 39._____ 40._____ 41.____
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42._____ Total number of packets ordered________($1.35 ea./10+ 1.25ea
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Please send the seeds marked. Total cost $_________ plus .50 cents for
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shipping/handling, making a total of $ _________
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ALL ORDERS ARE SENT FIRST CLASS MAIL. PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR DELIVERY
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Make checks or money orders payable to : Steven DeLeno
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__ cash Send order to : 81 Pondfield Rd.
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__ check suite 170
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__ money order Bronxville, N.Y. 10708
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Growing instructions are enclosed in each packet
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This file is valid till 12/25/92
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Your Name ______________________________________
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Address ______________________________________
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Another file downloaded from: The NIRVANAnet(tm) Seven
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& the Temple of the Screaming Electron Taipan Enigma 510/935-5845
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Burn This Flag Zardoz 408/363-9766
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realitycheck Poindexter Fortran 510/527-1662
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Lies Unlimited Mick Freen 801/278-2699
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The New Dork Sublime Biffnix 415/864-DORK
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The Shrine Rif Raf 206/794-6674
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Planet Mirth Simon Jester 510/786-6560
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"Raw Data for Raw Nerves"
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