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Acorus Restoration
#722 6th. Concession Road RR#1, Walsingham, ON N0E 1X0
519-586-2603
fax: 519-586-2447
www.ecologyart.com
info@ecologyart.com
Seed packets available for 30 easy to grow native species. Bulk seed and Native Seed Mixes also available.
Agrestal Organic Heritage Seed Co.
P.O. Box 646, Gormley, Ontario L0H 1G0
www.agrestalseeds.com
farmerbob@agrestalseeds.com
Canadian owned and operated company specializing in certified organic heirloom vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Catalogue free.
AgroHaitai Ltd.PO Box 33560 Dundurn PO, Hamilton, ON L8P 4X4
519-647-2280
fax: 519-647-2280
www.agrohaitai.com
seed@agrohaitai.com
A unique source of oriental vegetable seeds. Catalogue free.
Ail Ste-Scholastique
819 Raby, Sainte-Sophie, Quebec J5J 1B4
450-432-4185
www.ailbio.com
ail.ste.scholastique@videotron.ca
Catalogue free.
Alberta Nurseries & Seeds Ltd.
P.O. Box 446, Bowden, Alberta T0M 0K0
403-224-3544
fax: 403-224-2455
www.gardenersweb.ca
info@gardenersweb.ca
Flowers Vegetables Perennials Houseplants Seeds Bulbs Trees Hedges Fruits. Some Heirloom but not noted as such. Catalog $2 to U.S., free in Canada.
Angelgrove Tree Seed Company
P.O. Box 74 Riverhead, Harbour Grace, Newfoundland A0A 3P0
709-596-2224
fax: 709-596-2296
www.trees-seeds.com
angelgrove@nf.sympatico.ca
An independent Canadian tree seed company which offers open-pollinated tree seeds suitable for North American climate. Seeds for flowering trees, Japanese varieties, shade trees, ornamentals such as Japanese maples, rugosa roses, and bonsai trees. Catalogue $3
Beaver Pond Estates
3656 Bolingbroke Road, Maberly, Ontario K0H 2B0
613-273-5683
garlic@rideau.net
Seed garlic for small gardens, starter nukes for commercial growers, over 120 proven strains, Certified organic. Growing information, trial reports from small-plot Garlic research Trials, lectures given. Paul & Mary Pospisil Grower publication "The Garlic News" by subscription. Catalogue $3, refund with first order.
Bedrock Seed Bank
Box 608, Sangudo, AB TOE 2A0
780-785-7366
www.bedrockseedbank.com
Catalogue on line only.
Berton Seeds
4260 Weston Rd., Weston, ON M9L 1W9
fax: 416-745-3954
90% of the seed originates in Italy. Catalogue free.
Birri & Freres
7075, Casgrain, Montréal, QC H2S 2A3
514-276-3202
fax: 514-276-3208
Catalogue free.
Boundary Garlic
P.O. Box 273, Midway, B. C. V0H 1M0
250-449-2152
fax: 250-449-2152
www.garlicfarm.ca
sonia@garlicfarm.ca
Heritage varieties of seed garlic organically grown. Catalogue free.
Brother Nature Organic Seeds
1159 Wychbury Ave., Victoria, BC V9A 5L1
www.brothernature.ca
brothernature@shaw.ca
The mission? To provide growers a complete garden grown from an inexpensive, reliable, environmentally friendly seed source. Catalogue $5 refundable.
Butchart Gardens Ltd.
P.O. Box 4010, Victoria, B.C. V8X 3X4
866-652-4422
fax: 866-652-1475
www.butchartgardens.com
giftstore@butchartgardens.com
Hand packaged seeds and seed collections representative of those found in this wonderful garden. Catalogue free.
Campberry Farm
RR#1, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0
905-262-4927
Tree wizard Doug Campbell offers rare ornamental trees and plants. Checks made payable to R. D. Campbell. Catalogue $2
Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes , Airdrie, Alberta  
www.members.shaw.ca/jwlcasey
jwlcasey@shaw.ca
Selling organic open-pollinated and heirloom tomato seeds from my backyard garden. Catalogue is available as downloadable PDF from my website. No print catalogue.
Clover Roads Organic Farm
RR #2, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0
905-768-5499
www.cloverroads.com
info@cloverroads.com
A Canadian supplier of verified/certified organic, Heritage/Heirloom tomato, vegetable and flower seeds. All our seeds are open pollinated; grown and hand harvested on our verified organic farm. Our commitment is to preserve and perpetuate heritage varieties. Online catalogue. Catalogue free.
Cottage Gardener Heirloom Seed
4199 Gilmore Rd., RR#1, Newtonville, Ontario L0A 1J0
905-786-2388
fax: 905-786-2204
www.cottagegardener.com
heirlooms@cottagegardener.com
A family-owned heirloom seed and plant nursery specializing in Certified Organic seeds of heirloom vegetables, herbs, perennials and annuals. Plants available each spring. Over 500 varieties of rare and/or endangered, open-pollinated seeds from the past. Catalogue free.
Crafty Gardener
Box 794, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2S2
604-882-8364
www.craftygardener.net
craftygardener@telus.net
Mail order catalogue online. Plant sales in Canada only, seeds worldwide. Specializes in garden-worthy species of perennial and annual flowers. Many North American native and many heritage and heirloom varieties. All seeds come with specific growing instructions, and website has detailed growing from seed directions. Printed Catalogue $2 refundable with first order. Catalogue $2
Devonian Botanic Garden
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1
780-987-3054
fax: 780-987-4141
www.discoveredmonton.com/devonian
lhewlett@ualberta.ca
"Friends of the Devonian Botanic Garden" membership includes catalogue, 15 free seed pkgs, subsequent pkgs are $1.50, a pass to the garden, and a quarterly newsletter. Seed pkgs are $3.00 to non-members. friends@ualberta.ca for memberships, lhewlett@ualberta.ca for seeds. Catalogue $3
Dominion Seed House
P.O. Box 2500, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 5L6
800-784-3037
fax: 800-282-5746
www.dominion-seed-house.com
mail@dominion-seed-house.com
Mail order catalog of seeds, plants, and bulbs for gardeners. Catalog free and on-line.
Eagle Creek Seed Potatoes
Box 70, Bowden, AB T0M 0K0
1-877-224-3939
www.seedpotatoes.ca
mills@airenet.com
Catalogue free.
Early's Farm & Garden Centre Inc.
2615 Lorne Ave., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 0S5
800-667-1159
fax: 306-931-7110
www.earlysgarden.com
sales@earlysgarden.com
Early's has been in business since 1907 offering a large variety of seeds and garden accessories. Local phone 306-931-1982. Catalog $2 to U.S, free in Canada.
Ecogenesis Inc.
Box 111, Homestead Drive, Mount Hope, Ontario L0R 1W0
1-877-836-3693
www.ecogenesis.ca
ecogenesis@hotmail.com
Ecogenesis offers early, heirloom and certified organic seed to gardeners. They do not sell hybrid or genetically engineered seeds. Ecogenesis also offers work to people and donates seeds to charities. Catalogue $5
Eternal Seed
657 Pritchard Road, Farrellton, Quebec J0X 1T0
819-827-8881
edecas@travel-net.com
Ellen de Casemaker offers seeds of heirloom herbs, flowers and vegetables of more than fifty years ago. Many organic offerings. Catalogue free. Both official languages served. Catalogue free.
Evergro Canada
8206 Ontario St., Vancouver, BC V5X 3E3
604-322-6652
www.growercentral.com
evergro@evergro.com
Canadian company that sells seeds for U.S. company Osborne Seeds. Many hybrids but some open-pollinated seeds.
Florabunda Seeds
P.O. Box 3, Indian River, Ontario K0L 2B0
705-295-6440
fax: 705-295-4035
www.florabundaseeds.com
contact@florabundaseeds.com
Dirk Berghout offers untreated seeds for heirloom and unusual flowers, medicinal herbs, black, white, and fragrant flower collections. Catalog free and online. Service in both Official languages.
Full Circle Seeds
Box 807, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0
(250) 642-3671
www.Fullcircleseeds.com
info@fullcircleseeds.com
We are a certified organic seed co-operative that carries many heritage vegetable, herb and flower seeds. Catalogue on line or $1 through the mail.
Gardens North
5984 Third Line Rd. N., North Gower, Ontario K0A 2T0
613-489-0065
fax: 613-489-1208
www.gardensnorth.com
seed@gardensnorth.com
Many species of perennials, trees and shrub seeds are offered. Most are grown out to ensure fresh seed. Catalogue $4
Grass Root Seeds
Box 397, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
250-295-0094
www.grassroot-seeds.com
Open Pollinated & Heritage Garden Seeds --I have been involved in seed saving and sharing for over 17 years and had the pleasure of being part of the historical horticulture team at Upper Canada Village for 8 years.Grass Root Seeds is my continuing growth in participating in keeping bio-diversity in our food supply and to practice sustainable farming/living. Catalogue free.
Green Space Design
PO Box 122, Manson's Landing, Cortes Island, BC V0P 1K0
250-935-0135
www.organic-seeds.ca
gsdesign@oberon.ark.com
Green Space Design grows a comprehensive selection of organic flower seeds, organic herb seeds, and organic vegetable seeds.Catalogue on line. They also offer gardening design and care. Catalogue free.
Greta's Organic Gardens
399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 1C9
613-521-8648
fax: 613-521-5792
www.seeds-organic.com
greta@seeds-organic.com
Greta's catalog is full of open-pollinated seeds, grown for short season in Eastern Ontario. Canada zone 5a. Free catalogue available in French or English.
Halifax Seed Company Inc.
P.O. Box 8026, Stn A, 5860 Kane St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5L8
902-454-7456
fax: 902-455-5271
www.halifaxseed.com
info@halifaxseed.ca
Canada's oldest seed company does everything offering a wide variety of vegetable, flower and herb seeds, gardening supplies, roses, perennials and bulbs. Catalog free and online.
Heritage Harvest Seed
RR #3, Box 40, Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0
204-745-6489
www.heritageharvestseed.com
seed@heritageharvestseed.com
Heritage Harvest Seed is a seed company specializing in truly rare and endangered heirloom vegetable varieties. The vegetables are grown using organic methods and harvested by hand. The catalogue contains a wealth of information including detailed variety descriptions and histories. Free pack of seed with every order. Catalogue free.
Heritage Seed and Produce
577 Little Crosby Lake Road, RR #1, Westport, ON K0G 1X0
Toll Free: 1-888-773-2948
www.heritageseedandproduce.com
heritage@kingston.net
Offering a wide variety of heritage vegetable seeds, many of which are rare and free from chemical fertilizers or pesticides. All seeds have been acclimatized to our growing region (zone 5a). Seeds can be purchased on-line or by phone. Catalogue available to view and download on-line.
Hole's Greenhouses & Garden Ltd.
101 Bellerose Dr., St. Albert, Alberta T8N 8N8
888-884-6537
fax: 780-459-6042
www.holesonline.com
info@holesonline.com
The Holes specializes in seeds for northern gardeners. The visual color reference catalog is a mine of information and because the price list comes separately the catalog can be used for years. Catalog on-line.
Hope Seeds and Perennials
PO Box 130, Glassville, NB E7L 4T4
506-375-6934
fax: 506-375-8502
www.hopeseed.com
hopeseed@nbnet.nb.ca
A locally owned and operated seed company in New Brunswick, specializing in organic heritage cultivars of vegetables, herbs and flowers for zones 3,4 and 5. Catalogue for $1, free viewing and download on website. Catalogue free.
La Ferme de Bullion
1555 Coteau des Hetres, St-Andre-d'Argenteui, Quebec J0V 1X0
450-562-0104
debullion@sympatico.ca
Offers Open-pollinated seeds, Heritage varieties, Bedding plants, Farm Kiosk, Greenhouse vegetables, U-Pick berries, eggs, honey, jams, conserves and fresh bread, CSA Baskets, Workshops, Garlic festival.
La Societe des plantes
207 rang de l'Embarras, Kamouraska, QC G0L 1M0
418-492-2493
www.lasocietedesplantes.com
lasocietedesplantes@videotron.ca
Download from website for free-French only.
Les Jardins de l'Écoumène,
Saint-Damien, QC J0K 2E0
450-835-1149
www.ecoumene.com
info@ecoumene.com

Les Jardins du Grand-Portage
800 Chemin du Portage, Saint-Didace, Quebec J0K 2G0
450-835-5813
fax: 450-835-5813
www.intermonde.net/colloidales
colloidales@intermonde.net
Canada only. All seed are organic. Catalogue free.
Lindenberg Seeds Ltd.
803 Princess Ave., Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0P5
204-727-0575
fax: 204-727-2832
www.lindenbergseeds.ca
lindenbergr@lindenbergseeds.ca
Specializing in seeds for northern climates. Catalog free to Canadians.
Little Pine's Native Heritage Place
PO Box 5222, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 2H7
705-533-9960
fax: 705-533-3815
Specializing in Traditional Native Seeds and Native wild flowers grown in northern Ontario. Catalog on-line only
Majella Larochelle
403 Pierre Lafontaine, Gatineau, Quebec J8T 6Z1
819-643-3308
fax: 819-243-1562
www3.sympatico.ca/vivaces
vivaces@sympatico.ca
Hundreds of perennials plus Thompson&Morgan annuals and vegetables available on-line.
Manhattan Farms
5874 Hwy. 6, Vernon, BC V1B 3E1
250-545-2811
fax: 250-545-5874
www.manhattanfarms.ca
suzanne@manhattanfarms.ca
Specializing in small-plot and container gardening. Check out heirloom and open-pollinated seed catalogues. Catalogue free.
Mapple Farm
129 Beech Hill Rd., Weldon, New Brunswick E4H 4N5
506-734-3361
wingate@nbnet.nb.ca
Unusual but useful certified organic (OCIA) seed & plant stock: Short-season Sweet potato slips, A select list of distinctive tomatoes, Jerusalem (2) and Chinese Artichokes, Egyptian onions, French Shallots, Horseradish. Catalogue SASE or by email. Catalogue free.
McFayden Seed Co. Ltd
30-9th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6N4
800-205-7111
fax: 204-725-1888
www.mcfayden.com
cataloguerequest@mcfayden.com
Mails everything but specializes in prairie hardy nursery stock. Catalogue free.
Misho Bonsai
337 St. James, Gatineau, QC J8P 3N7
819-669-6476
www.mishobonsai.com
sales@mishobonsai.com
Offer over 60 species of tree seeds, mostly bonsai and asiatic species, listed between, tropical, deciduous and coniferous species. Sell in retail and bulk package. Catalogue on line.
Mr. Fothergill's Seeds
14730-124 Avenue , Edmonton, AB T5L 3B3
1-800-565-8432
www.fothergills.ca
orderenquiry@fothergills.ca
Over a quarter century of selling flower and vegetable seeds in over 40 countries. Look for us in retail stores or order by telephone. Catalogue on line only.
OSC Seeds (Ontario Seed Company)
Box 7 330 Phillip St., Waterloo, Ontario N2J 3Z6
519-886-0557
fax: 519-886-0605
www.oscseeds.com
seeds@oscseeds.com
For over 100 years the Ontario Seed Company has been serving the Canadian gardener with the finest quality flower vegetable and herb seeds. Catalogue free.
Patri-semences,
Beaconsfield, QC H9W 3Y5
514-697-8189
patri_semences@yahoo.ca
Producer of OP heritage seeds and plants of vegetables and herbs, often endangered or rare. We use organic techniques to produce. Catalogue free.
Pepiniere ancestrale,
St-Ferdinand, QC G0N 1N0
819-369-8003
www.pepiniereancestrale.com
admin@pepiniereancestrale.com
Pépinière Déco,
St-Roch de l'achigan, QC J0K 3H0
450-588-3226
www.semencesvertes.net
pepinieredeco@semencesvertes.net
Catalogue free.
Prairie Garden SeedsBox 2758, Humboldt, Saskatchewan S0K 2A0
306-386-2737
www.prseeds.ca
prairie.seeds@sasktel.net
Organically grown open-pollinated seed for short season, dryland growing. Many heirloom varieties with historical backgrounds supplied. On-line catalog or Canadians only obtain printed catalog for $2 Canadian postage stamps.
Richters Herbs
357 Hwy 47, Goodwood, Ontario L0C 1A0
905-640-6677
fax: 905-640-6641
www.richters.com
orderdesk@richters.com
An enormous selection of unique seeds and plants. On-line catalog gives descriptions and uses for plants. Catalogue free.
Salt Spring SeedsBox 444 Ganges P.O., Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2W1
250-537-5269
www.saltspringseeds.com
dan@saltspringseeds.com
Dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Organically grown open-pollinated seeds. Specializes in beans. A large and interesting variety of vegetables grains and garlic. Catalog $2 or on-line.
Seeds of Diversity Canada
Box 36 Stn Q, Toronto, Ontario M4T 2L7
905-372-8983, toll free 1-866-509-7333
www.seeds.ca
mail@seeds.ca
A grassroots seed exchange whose members offer seeds and bulbs of heirloom and scarce varieties of vegetables fruits grains herbs and flowers. Memberships: Regular $30 Low Income $25 US $35 US$. Overseas $50 Cdn.
Seeds of Victoria395 Conway Rd., Victoria, B.C. V9E 2B9
250-881-1555
fax: 250-881-1304
www.earthfuture.com/gardenpath
thegardenpath@shaw.ca
Organic vegetable, flower, herb seeds: Heritage plants, old-fashioned flowers; open-pollinated, heirloom vegetables.Catalogue free on line. Catalogue $2
Siloam Orchards
RR#1, 7300 3rd concession, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1R1
905-852-9418
fax: 905-852-3182
www.siloamorchards.com
mail@siloamorchards.com
Heritage disease-resistant fruit trees, including apples, plums, pears, peach, and cherry. Small fruits include gooseberries,cherry plums, blueberries, currants, asparagus and horseradish. Catalogue $2
Stellar Seeds
S6 C5, RR #1, Sorento, B.C. V0E 2W0
250-675-0076
fax: 250-675-6849
www.stellarseeds.com
info@stellarseeds.com
All seeds offered are high quality organically grown by Stellar Seeds at Left Fields, Sorrento, BC. Catalog $2 or online.
Sunshine Farm,
Kelowna, BC
www.sunshinefarm.net
sunshinefarm@shaw.ca
We sell certified organic seeds and specialize in rare, heirloom and unusual varieties of tomatoes, vegetables, herbs and some flowers. Catalogue has 24 pages, illustrations, descriptions and related plant information. Catalogue free.
T & T Seeds Ltd.
Box 1710, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3P6
204-895-9964
fax: 204-895-9967
www.ttseeds.com
Wide variety of seeds and plants offered of excellent quality. Also offers herbal and health products. Catalogue $3
Terra Edibles
Box 164, Foxboro, Ontario K0K 2B0
613-961-0654
fax: 613-961-1462
www.terraedibles.ca
karyn@terraedibles.ca
Organically grown vegetable and flower seeds including uncommon rare and heirloom varieties many with unique qualities such as superior flavour higher nutritive value low space requirements or bee plant. Catalog is online and can be downloaded. Catalogue free.
Tomatoes etc.
63 Nelson, Outremont, Quebec H2V 3Z8
514-272-5185
fax: 514-272-5185
www.tomatoesetc.com
Catalog by e-mail request. Offering over 50 varieties of heirloom tomato seedlings. Orders by phone or e-mail Payment Cash. Both official languages served.
Turtle Tree Seeds (Aux Couleurs de Saisons)
115 des Myriques, Ste-Catherine de Hatley, QC J0B 1W0
819-843-8488
www.biodynamie.qc.ca
Catalogue free.
Two Wings Farm Seeds
4768 William Head Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3Y7
250-478-3794
fax: 250-478-3784
www.twowingsfarm.com
seeds@twowingsfarm.com
All our seed is Certified Organic, open pollinated public domain. Catalogue on line.
Upper Canada Seeds
44 Macklingate Court, Toronto, Ontario M1V 1A1
416-447-5321
www.uppercanadaseeds.ca
uppercanadaseeds@rogers.com
Organic open-pollinated heirloom varieties of tomatoes. Catalogue free.
Urban Harvest Garden Alternatives
PO Box 176 Station C, Toronto, ON M6J 3M9
416-504-1653
fax: 416-504-7426
www.uharvest.ca
grow@uharvest.ca
Urban Harvest is dedicated to providing its customers with seedlings and garden supplies that promote ecological diversity and preserve the health of our planet. Our plant seeds and garden supplies are specially chosen for their unique qualities by seasoned urban gardeners. All of our seedlings are grown in or near the greater Toronto area to support our local economy. Catalogue free.
Vesey's Seeds Ltd.
Box 9000, Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 8K6
800-363-7333
fax: 800-686-0329
www.veseys.com
veseys@veseys.com
A large selection of seeds plants and gardening supplies. Spring & Fall bulb catalogs for Canadian customers only. Catalogue free.
West Coast Seeds Ltd.
3925 64th St., RR#1, Delta, B.C. V4K 3N2
604-952-8820
fax: 877-482-8822
www.westcoastseeds.com
info@westcoastseeds.com
Many excellent organic varieties especially chosen for coastal B.C. On-line catalog also includes growing information and planning for year round harvesting. Catalogue free.
Western Biologicals Ltd.
PO Box 283, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2T8
604-856-3339
fax: 604-856-3339
westernb@shaw.ca
Mushrooms: Books, workshops, spawn and supplies all offered by this company. Catalogue free.
Wildsome Gardens
248 Clifford Rd, R.R.1, Warsaw, ON K0L 3A0
705-652-7070
fax: 705-652-7741
www.wildsomegardens.ca
info@wildsomegardens.ca
We offer native and heirloom plants and seeds, with a focus on species native to Ontario. We are a small, ecologically thoughtful nursery. No chemical sprays are used. On-line catalogue and ordering. Heirloom tomato seedlings available in spring. Catalogue free.
William Dam Seeds
Box 8400, Dundas, Ontario L9H 6M1
905-628-6641
fax: 905-627-1729
www.damseeds.com
info@damseeds.com
Untreated seeds; more than 900 varieties of vegetables flowers and herbs. Many European and heirloom but not marked as such. Catalogue free.
Windmill Point Farm
2103 boul. Perrot, N.D. Ile Perrot, Quebec J7V 8P4
514-453-9757
fax: 514-453-5228
www.windmillpointfarm.ca
ken@windmillpointfarm.ca
An OCIA certified organic source for open-pollinated vegetable seeds and hardy seedlings of standard and unusual fruit and nut trees. The catalog also acts as a planning and planting guide. Catalogue $5
Yuko Horiuchi,
202 Arklan Rd, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3R9
613-253-0787
www.yuko.ca
seeds@yuko.ca
Organic, open-pollinated seeds from Ottawa Valley on Mississippi River. Heirloom tomatoes, Japanese squash, unusual vines, herbs and flower seeds. Nanking cherry which you can grow from seeds is very popular. Catalogue free-send us a SASE or print on-line Catalogue free.



Kootenay Local Agricultural Society, 1911 Irving Road, Castlegar, V1N 4N6, Tel: (250) 608 0334  Email: klasociety@shaw.ca