You’ve landed at the right place: New England Wild Flower Society’s 2009 Wildflower Seed Catalog , one of the region’s best sources for native plants.  

With more than 275 varieties of seeds and spores for sale, gardeners of all interests will find in this annual catalog a wide selection of wildflowers that will both beautify their gardens and help sustain the biodiversity of New England.

The seeds of native woody plants, perennials, and fern spores were collected and prepared by the Society’s Seed Ecologist Dr. Tristram Seidler, staff, and volunteers at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA, and our Nasami Farm in Whately, MA. The selection includes natives for woodlands, wetlands, and meadow gardens.

The Society strives to provide our members and the public with high quality native seed. Yet, because the process of seed germination is affected by many factors, we cannot guarantee germination. We hope these plants will grace your garden for many years to

come.

Your purchases support the Society's conservation mission.

Seed Sale dates

• January 6 – January 16: Members only
• Starting January 17: Non-members may now place orders
• March 15: Seed Sale ends or while supplies last

Seeds of some species are in limited supply; requests will be filled in the order received, while supplies last.

– ALL SEED ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 15, 2009 –

Conservation begins in your garden

We invite you to enjoy the exciting experience of cultivating native plants in your garden. Beautiful, interesting, and varied, native plants are the most sustainable choice for the home gardener. We know that gardeners make some of the best plant and habitat conservationists. 

See Related Links for useful information on native plants, controlling invasive plants, and conservation.

Using the Seed Catalog

–  First, consult the Reference Key to become acquainted with the catalog's definitions and symbols.

–  The seed selection features native plants for a variety of terrain, height, color, and soil types.

–  Gardeners desiring a printed copy of the catalog listings for a $2 fee payable by check or credit card, can write New England Wild Flower Society, Garden Shop, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA, or call the Society’s Garden Shop 508-877-7630, ext 3601. 

–  For detailed cultural and range information, we suggest The New England Wild Flower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers of the United States and Canada by the Society’s former Director of Horticultural Research, the popular native plant writer Bill Cullina, as well as his Native Trees, Shrubs and Vines, and Native Ferns, Moss and Grasses.

Ordering information

Consult the easy-to-follow ordering information, where you’ll also find the Seed Order Form and membership application. Note that the seeds are priced at three levels and that members receive a 50% discount.

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Special thanks

The bulk of the Society’s seed cleaning and packaging is performed by our committed volunteers.

The Society greatly appreciates the help of the following volunteers: Kathy Bergman, Judy Botsford, Edie Brennion,  Nancy Goodman, Karen Howat, Wendy Larson, JaeOk Lee, Patty Normand, Evelyn Villa, Beth Wilkinson, and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.

Thanks also to Society staff members for their efforts: Christine Bennett, Administrative Assistant; Scott LaFleur, Director of Horticulture; Anna Mulligan, Horticulture Intern; Terry Morrow, Plant Sale Coordinator; Andrew Palinski, Horticulture Intern; Kate Pawling, Nursery Administrator; Angela Repella, Nursery Intern; and Ron Wik, Nursery Business Director .