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Some countries require a phytosanitary certificate to accompany seeds entering their jurisdiction. You can check with your country's Plant Import Department regarding tree seed import regulations. If required, each species ordered will need a separate certificate. We can obtain phytosanitary certificates but there is a charge of $15 per species. NO PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR SEEDS SHIPPED WITHIN CANADA

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Rooted on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway, a century-old Cottonwood Tree has stood as a marker to countless travellers. The lightning in the background and the passing trucks brings life highlight to the photograph of this iconic tree.

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Grain elevators silhouetted against the the glow of a prairie sunset in southern Saskatchewan. Most of these ‘Priaire Giants’ are gone but their importance in the development of agriculture is not to be forgotten.

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This manual includes information of growing trees and shrubs in outdoor seedbeds or greenhouses. Included are complete instructions for overcoming seed dormancy, sowing, growing media, fertilization and watering. Stratification and scarification procedures and guidelines are provided for selected tree and shrub species. The guidebook provides all the information needed to successfully grow trees and shrubs in your garden or indoors.

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A prairie railway crossing at the end of a lane is partially obscured by mist at sunrise. This watercolour image is a computer manipulated version of an original colour photograph.

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The American Robin is an iconic summer resident of the Canadian prairies. The quintessential early bird, Robins are common sight throughout North America. This watercolour image is a computer manipulated version of an original colour photograph.

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Latin Name: Crataegus rotundifolia DESCRIPTION Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Native to western Canada. Seed Source: Natural stand near Cypress Hills Saskatchewan. Height and Spread: 3m x 2m (25 years) Overview: Found in open coulees and bottomlands. This is a hardy shrub excellent for agroforestry applications. This is an improved seed strain adapted to cold, dry climates. Fruits: Fruit is 1.5 cm in diameter, turning fleshy and bright red when mature in late August. Average number of seeds/packet: 250 SEED TREATMENT / SOWING Stratification: Stratify in moist sand (10 percent moisture) for 90 days at 20°C followed by 180 days at 5°C. Ideal sowing time: Non-pretreated seed outdoors in July (will germinate the following spring) or stratified seed in spring. Sowing instructions: Sow 1 cm deep, 30 seeds/meter; Greenhouse - sow 3 seeds per cell. Growing conditions: Loggerhead grows well on most soils except those that are excessively wet, or dry, or soils affected by high pH or salinity AGROFORESTRY VALUE Round-leaved hawthorn is used in farmstead and field shelterbelts, Eco-Buffers, and wildlife habitat plantings. The vigorous, dense growth makes it useful for shelterbelts and screening. The attractive form, foliage, and flowering are of ornamental value. Many song and game birds utilize this tree for food and habitat.  

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Two sandhill crane are silhouetted against the setting sun over Kutawagan Lake in central Saskatchewan. This area of Saskatchewan is a major fall stopover for thousands of crane as they migrate south.

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