Edible Plant Guide

The serious gardener who grows edible plants will appreciate a new book that lists sources for thousands of edible plants.

“Cornucopia: A Source Book of Edible Plants,” by Stephen Facciola, is the largest and most comprehensive book of its kind. It lists, describes and gives sources for 3,000 species and 7,000 cultivars of food plants.

Included is a huge listing of vegetables including gourmet and heirloom varieties, herbs and spices, fruits, nuts, grains, edible flowers, wild edibles, sprouting seeds, mushroom spawn, and starter cultures. Sources for both seeds and nursery stock are provided as well as for specialty produce and food products.

In addition to serious gardeners, this 677 page reference tool should prove of interest to cooks, nurseries, farmers, botanical gardens and universities. “Cornucopia: A Source Book of Edible Plants” is available by mail from Kampong Publications, 1870 Sunrise Dr., Vista, Calif. 92084. More information and the price will be sent upon request.