madan tamang catalog

From: Jean Halverson <jahalve at mhtc.net> on 1997.03.04 at 21:22:15(452) I received a copy of this catalog. He lists 4 species of Zantedeschia and 20 species of Arisaema (my interest) along with many other plants and seeds. The Arisaema prices range from 1-5 dollars for a packet of 12 seeds and the tubers (flowering size) he says are each about $1 extra. Of course, a permit is needed for tubers. No descriptions of anything, but that has never stopped me. No mention of shipping and handling charges, the catalog is free and, although my letter got to him, he suggests that due to a somewhat unreliable mail system, he be contacted by fax 0354-54330 / 52698 in India. +More I think some of this info has already been on this list. I don't know anything else about him or his nursery but I certainly intend to try him. Jean Halverson zone 5a in Wisconsin Still snow on the ground but there's hope spring will come soon!

From: grsjr at juno.com (George R Stilwell, Jr.) on 1997.03.05 at 03:46:21(454) Jean, Here's the augmented posting on Madan Tamag. ................................................ Arisaema Source: +More Madan Tamang 4 Dr. Zakir Hussain Road Darjeeling 734 101 West Bengal, India Tel: (0354) 2698 A new nursery that opened last summer. They also organize treks and travels in this area (Darjeeling, E Nepal, Sikkim). All prices in U.S. dollars. Seed: Corms: A. concinnum 2.00 2.00 A. consanguineum 2.00 2.00 A. costatum 3.00 A. echinatum 3.00 A. echinatum 3.00 A. erubescens 2.00 3.00 A. exappendiculatum 4.00 A. flavum 5.00 A. galeatum 2.00 3.00 A. griffithii 1.00 2.50 A. intermedium 2.00 2.50 A. jacquemontii 2.00 3.00 A. nepenthoides 1.00 2.00 A. ochraceum = A nepenthoides 1.00 2.50 A. ostiolatum 3.00 3.00 A. propinquum 3.00 A. speciosum 1.00 2.00 A. tortuosum 2.00 2.00 A. utile = A. verrucosum v. utile 1.00 A. verrucosum 3.00 3.00 A. vexillatum 3.00 There are 10 to 12 seed per packet.. For tubers you must supply an IMPORT PERMIT, a consignment letter, and 50% advance payment. Some European countries do not require an Import Permit. A consignment letter is just a letter ordering the corms/seed. An Import permit is not required for seed. Postage, packing, and forwarding charges are extra as applicable. A. flavum will not be shipped until next season. Orders for tubers must reach the nursery by the month of June. Corms are dispatched You will note that quite a few unusual species are offered. Madan offers a catalog which includes other Himalayan plants. Although I have no personal experience with this supplier, Arisaema expert Guy Gusman finds both their seed and corms to be of excellent quality and properly identified. With regard to shipping costs, Guy payed him beforehand by means of a draft from my bank to an Indian bank. He doesn't remember which one. But, when about to send them, Madan gave the P&P amount and Guy had to make a second payment, that implies unnecessary costs. Ask Madan the final amount +P&P beforehand and also which Indian Bank to make the transfer to. Avoid a check included in an envelope. Mail is often erratic in India: FAX and direct bank transfers usually work well. Mailing costs were high because Madan used a private and very quick service: it was the KLM (Dutch Flight Company). All corms were in perfect condition when Guy received them arrived in Brussels. .......................................................................... Ray GRSJr@Juno.com Ray GRSJr@Juno.com

From: ggusman at ulb.ac.be (guy gusman) on 1997.03.06 at 15:07:32(467) Hello, Just a precision: I have been satisfied with the corms and seed I got las autumn. But, up to now, I have not been able to identify them as they are still dormant. I use their FAX and paid by means of International Post Money Order. Regards, G. Gusman +More >Jean, Here's the augmented posting on Madan Tamag. >................................................ >Arisaema Source: > >Madan Tamang >4 Dr. Zakir Hussain Road >Darjeeling 734 101 >West Bengal, India >Tel: (0354) 2698 > >A new nursery that opened last summer. They also organize treks and >travels in this area (Darjeeling, E Nepal, Sikkim). > > All prices in U.S. dollars. > > Seed: Corms: > > A. concinnum 2.00 2.00 > A. consanguineum 2.00 2.00 > A. costatum 3.00 > A. echinatum 3.00 > A. echinatum 3.00 > A. erubescens 2.00 3.00 > A. exappendiculatum 4.00 > A. flavum 5.00 > A. galeatum 2.00 3.00 > A. griffithii 1.00 2.50 > A. intermedium 2.00 2.50 > A. jacquemontii 2.00 3.00 > A. nepenthoides 1.00 2.00 > A. ochraceum = A nepenthoides 1.00 2.50 > A. ostiolatum 3.00 3.00 > A. propinquum 3.00 > A. speciosum 1.00 2.00 > A. tortuosum 2.00 2.00 > A. utile = A. verrucosum v. utile 1.00 > A. verrucosum 3.00 3.00 > A. vexillatum 3.00 > > There are 10 to 12 seed per packet.. > >For tubers you must supply an IMPORT PERMIT, a consignment letter, >and 50% advance payment. Some European countries do not require an >Import Permit. A consignment letter is just a letter ordering the >corms/seed. >An Import permit is not required for seed. > >Postage, packing, and forwarding charges are extra as applicable. > >A. flavum will not be shipped until next season. Orders for tubers must >reach the nursery by the month of June. Corms are dispatched > >You will note that quite a few unusual species are offered. > >Madan offers a catalog which includes other Himalayan plants. > >Although I have no personal experience with this supplier, Arisaema >expert Guy Gusman finds both their seed and corms to be of excellent >quality and properly identified. With regard to shipping costs, Guy >payed him beforehand by means of a draft from my bank to an Indian bank. >He doesn't remember which one. > >But, when about to send them, Madan gave >the P&P amount and Guy had to make a second payment, that implies >unnecessary costs. Ask Madan the final amount +P&P beforehand and also >which Indian Bank to make the transfer to. > >Avoid a check included in an envelope. Mail is often erratic in India: >FAX and >direct bank transfers usually work well. > >Mailing costs were high because Madan used a private and very quick >service: >it was the KLM (Dutch Flight Company). All corms were in perfect >condition >when Guy received them arrived in Brussels. >.......................................................................... > >Ray >GRSJr@Juno.com >Ray >GRSJr@Juno.com

From: grsjr at juno.com (George R Stilwell, Jr.) on 1997.03.07 at 04:03:54(469) Elizabeth, The correction is in the paragraph about Guy Gusman. >Although I have no personal experience with this supplier, Arisaema >expert Guy Gusman finds both their seed and corms to be of excellent >quality +More Kill the rest of the paragraph and add when they arrived last autumn. But, up to now,he has not been able to verify their identity as they are still dormant. He used FAX (0354-54330) for communication and paid by means of International Postal Money Order. Before finalizing a seed order, check with Madan because a subsequent list indicates that seed may be available for A. exappendiculatum and A. utile = A. verrucosum v. utile now. Ray GRSJr@Juno.com

From: canbya <canbya at snet.net> on 1997.03.10 at 17:15:56(479) Ray Thanks for the correction. If you would send me your snail mail address, I will send you a copy when the Newsletter comes out. Elisabeth

From: grsjr at juno.com (George R Stilwell, Jr.) on 1997.03.10 at 23:43:51(482) Elizabeth, Address: G. R. Stilwell, Jr. +More 11900 Coachman's Way Raleigh, NC 27614 If you're in need of an excellent article on raised-bed gardening for wildflowers, Jim McClements published a great one in the local NARGS "Trillium." You should be able to get the file from Bobby Ward . Of course you need Jim's blessing. Ray GRSJr@Juno.com

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