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Thursday - June 30, 2005

From: Novato, CA
Region: California
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources
Title: Sources of native plants for Marin County, CA
Answered by: Nan Hampton

QUESTION:

Where in Marin County, California can I get native area plants?

ANSWER:

Visit the National Suppliers Directory on the Wildflower Center web page to search for native Nurseries or Seed Companies in California.

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