[Arid_gardener] RE: Chuparosa seeds

[bit_eimer]

Hi Joe,

I searched at bit and discovered the following site that lists Chuparosa
(Justicia californica) seeds.

http://www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com/index.htm 

For one packet of seeds (unknown quantity), they charge 10 euros + 3 euros
shipping (they're located in France).  On the downside, they have a minimum
order is 20 euros (including shipping) plus the exchange rate is not great.
(~$1.50/euro)  On the upside, they accept Paypal.

If you're interested in saving on shipping, I'd also take a packet of seeds
as my wife loves hummingbirds.  

...Derek    480 940 5793


> Hello my friends
> 
> I have experienced a tragedy.  Two years ago, I planted some seeds
> that had been hand picked from one of the canyons in lower Arizona.
> They germinated and
> did well.  My hummingbirds loved the flower.  This past October, I
> noticed deer tracks in my hummingbird garden and found that my prized
> Chuparosa plants
> (Justicia californicia) had been rooted up.
> 
> Can you help me with some seeds for Chuparosa.  My hummingbirds will
> probably revolt, if I am not able to find replacements.  This plant
> is native to desert washes in the
> canyon areas of New Mexico, Arizona and California.  Classified as a
> xeric and known to have tremendous nectar flow along with a good
> population of small insects,
> Hummingbirds will abandon other flowers for this one.  I am also
> interested in seeds for Ocatillo.
> 
> Thank you in advance for your courtesy.
> 
> Joe Lively