Cornucopia is an 8.5 x 11-inch softcover book, containing 713 pages and wasd originally published in 1990 as _Cornucopia: A Source Book of Edible Plants_ by Steve Facciola. An updated version called _Cornucopia II_ was released for sale for $40 + $5 shipping in December 1998. _Cornucopia II_ lists as many of the edible plants as possible available world-wide, including their sources. _Cornucopia II_ table of contents: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- _Cornucopia II: A Source Book of Edible Plants_ by Stephen Facciola (ISBN 0-9628087-2-5), published in 1998, is a large 8.5 x 11-inch (22 x 28-centimeter) softcover, 713-page book and is published by Kampong Publications. The indices are as follows: Preface . . . . iii Preface to the first edition . . . iv Introduction . . . . v How to use this book . . . vi Author's notes . . . ix Acknowledgements . . . x Contents . . . . xi BOTANICAL LISTINGS . . . 1 Alphabetical Listing of Plant Families 1 Alphabetical Listing of Fungi Families 249 Alphabetical Listing of Algae Families 257 Alphabetical Listing of Bacteria Families 261 MAJOR CROPS 264 Almond . . . . 264 Amaranth 265 Apple 267 Apricot 287 Asian Pear 289 Asparagus . . . . 291 Avocado 292 Baby Vegetables 294 Bamboo 294 Banana 294 Basil . . . . 298 Beans and Peas 299 Beet 299 Black Walnut 302 Blackberry 304 Blueberry . . . . 306 Bok Choy 309 Broccoli 311 Brussels Sprouts 313 Butternut 314 Button Mushroom . . . 315 Cabbage 315 Cactus 319 Carrot 319 Cauliflower 322 Celeriac 324 Celery . . . . 325 Cherimoya 326 Cherry 327 Cherry Plum 331 Chestnut 332 Chicory 334 Chinese Cabbage . . . 337 Collard 339 Corn 339 Corn Salad 349 Cowpea 350 Cucumber 351 Currant . . . . 356 Date 358 Eggplant 359 Endive 362 Fava Bean 363 Feijoa 365 Fig . . . . 366 Filbert 369 Garlic 370 Gooseberry 372 Grains 374 Grape 374 Grapefruit . . . . 384 Guava 385 Heartnut 386 Herbs 387 Hican 387 Hickory 388 Kale . . . . 389 Kidney Bean 391 Kiwi 402 Kohlrabi 406 Leek 406 Lemon 408 Lettuce . . . . 409 Lima Bean 415 Loquat 417 Macadamia 417 Mandarin 418 Mango 420 Melon . . . . 422 Mint 427 Mulberry 428 Muscadine 429 Mushrooms 431 Mustard 431 Nectarine . . . . 433 Okra 435 Olive 437 Onion 438 Orange 445 Palms 447 Papaya . . . . 447 Parsley 448 Parsnip 449 Pea 450 Peach 455 Peanut 462 Pear . . . . 463 Pecan 469 Pepino Dulce 472 Pepper [Capsicum spp.] 473 Persimmon 481 Plum 484 Pomegranate . . . . 492 Potato 493 Pumpkin 497 Quince 498 Quinoa 499 Radish 500 Raspberry . . . . 504 Rhubarb 507 Rice 508 Rootstocks 510 Runner Bean 516 Rutabaga 518 Salad Mixes . . . . 519 Shiitake 520 Soybean 522 Spinach 523 Sprouting Seeds 524 Squash 528 Starter Cultures . . . . 537 Strawberry 544 Sunflower 548 Sweet Potato 549 Swiss Chard 551 Tepary Bean 552 Thyme . . . . 553 Tomato 544 Turnip 566 Unclassified 568 Walnut 568 Watermelon 570 Wheat 574 White Sapote . . . . 575 SUPPLIERS 577 Domestic Commercial 577 Overseas Commercial 623 Domestic Non-commercial 628 Overseas Non-commercial 629 Bibliography 631 APPENDICES 650 APPENDIX A: Usage and Edible Parts . . . 650 Adjuvants, Additives 650 Alcoholic Beverages 650 Alkaloidal Beverages 651 Aromatic Waters 651 Ashes 651 Baking Powder Substitutes . . . . 651 Barks 651 Beverages 651 Bitters, Bitter Tonics 651 Bulbils, Aerial Roots 651 Calyces 651 Capers, Caper Substitutes . . . . 651 Chocolate Substitutes 651 Coffee Scents 651 Coffee Substitutes 651 Egg Substitutes 652 Fat Substitutes, Fat Replacers 652 Fats . . . . . 652 Fermentation Product Substrates 652 Fermentatives 652 Flavorings 652 Flowers 654 Food Binders, Thickeners 655 Food Dyes . . . . . . 655 Food Supplements 655 Food Tonics 655 Food Wrappers 655 Forage Flavorings 655 Fruits 655 Galls, Hypertrophies . . . . 658 Gels, Jellies 658 Gums 658 Honey Plants 658 Hops Substitutes 659 Hypocotyls 659 Inflorescences . . . . . 659 Leaves, Leafy Shoots 659 Mannas 661 Masticatories 661 Meat Tenderizers 661 Milk Substitutes, Nut Milks 661 Nectars, Honeydews . . . . . 662 Oils 662 Peduncles 662 Petioles 662 Piths 662 Pollens 662 Popping Seeds, Parching Seeds . . . 662 Receptacles 662 Rennets 662 Roots, Underground Parts 663 Saffron Substitutes 663 Saps 663 Seeds . . . . . . 663 Smoke Flavorings, Steam Flavorings 665 Sprouted Seeds, Seedlings 665 Starches 665 Stems, Flower Stalks 665 Sugars, Sugar Substitutes 666 Taste Modifiers . . . . . 666 Tea Scents 666 Tea Substitutes 666 Vanilla Substitutes 667 Vegetable Curds 667 Vegetable Salts 667 Vinegars . . . . . . 668 Wood Flavorings 668 Yeast Hosts, Fermantative Organism Hosts 668 Appendix B: Species Native to or Naturalized in North America 668 Appendix C: Species not Listed in Kunkel 670 Appendix D: Abbreviations and Codes Used 671 For Type of Product Offered 671 For Annotated Bibliographic Citations 671 In Suppliers Listing 671 INDEX . . . . 672 DESCRIPTION: ------------ _Cornucopia II: A Source Book of Edible Plants_ by Stephen Facciola (ISBN 0-9628087-2-5) is the second edition of the book _Cornucopia: A Source Book of Edible Plants_ by the same person. None of the major booksellers are selling this book (at this time). The Borders online bookstore lists the book, but when I tried ordering it from them, they canceled the order the next day. So right now, it's only available from the publisher, Kampong Publications (1870 Sunrise Drive, Vista, CA 92084; Phone (760) 726-0990). It costs $40 per copy plus $5 shipping, $7 outside the US. California residents must also add $3.10 sales tax. The publisher will accept checks or money orders ONLY as payment. Included in Part I (Botanical Listings) are listings of approximately 3,000 species of plants, fungi, algae and bacteria. The listings are presented alphabetically by their botanical or Latin names, first by family, then genus, and finally by species. Family names always end with the suffix "ACEAE". Botanical synonyms, represented the symbol -> are placed alphabetically within each family. A listing in Part I can have up to seven different sections which are described below: 1.- Genus and species in bold text. 2.- The most widely used vernacular name or names, presented in italicized text. 3.- A default code enclosed within braces {} that indicate the type of plant material or product offered by the suppliers. For example, an {S} code would indicate that seeds are being offered. For a complete list of codes and what they represent see Appendix D. Three different codes are used to indicate that fresh produce or a food product is being sold: {PR}, {PD}, and {DF}. A {PR} code is used for fresh produce such as fresh fruit or vegetables. A {PD} code indicates a food product, for example a canned or bottled product, and {DF} is used for dried foods such as seeds and nuts and also for botanicals (dried herbs and spices). An underlined {_PR_}, {_PD_} or {_DF_} code is used when a plant has more than one usage and an explanation is needed. In these instances see the explanation given after SELLS THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT/S: in the supplier's listing. For example, when you see the listing J73{_PD_} look up J73 in the Suppliers section and then see the explanation after SELLS THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT/S: 4.- A description of how the plant is used, the parts of the plant consumed, and the food products that are made from the plant. 5.- The geographical distribution of the plant and whether the plant is cultivated. 6.- Bibliographical citations annotated with codes enclosed in brackets []. The codes refer to categories of additional information that can be found in the references cited. For example, an [Re] following a citation indicates that the reference contains recipes for the plant. For a complete list of codes and what they represent see Appendix D. 7.- The suppliers' codes. A code enclosed in braces {} may be attached to a supplier's code. In these instances the attached code overrides the default code. For example, in the sample listing below, K67{PL} signifies that the supplier K67 is selling plants not seeds as indicated by the default code {S}. Keep in mind that when A {PL} code overrides a {GR} code it indicates that seedlings and not the generally more desirable grafted trees are being offered. A sample listing from Part I follows: Prunos spinosa - Sloe, Blackthorn {S}. Ripe fruits are sometimes eaten raw, especially after having been mellowed by frost. They are also made into jellies, syrup, conserves, and kissel or used as a flavoring for sloe gin and other liqueurs. In France, the unripe fruit is pickled like olives. Leaves are used as an adulterant of tea. The flowers are sometimes candied. Eurasia. MABEY [Re], MICHAEL [Re]; K67{PL}, L2, M<35M{PL} Over 110 crops have been selected for Part II representing the most important and popular fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, grains and mushrooms. Within's each crops listing are the most interesting and useful cultivars (cultivated varieties), listed alphabetically under various subheadings. The subheadings are used to group the cultivars into horticultural classes. For example, apples are grouped under cider apples, cooking apples, crab apples and dessert apples, then by whether they are harvested in spring, summer or fall. Cultivars of less important crops are listed directly under their botanical listings in Part I. A listing in Part II can have up to eight different sections which are described below: 1.- Cultivar name. 2.- Special types. These are additional categories that do not merit major headings. For example, pink-fleshed apples or apples high in Vitamin C. Superscripted numbers are used for special types. To find out what each superscripted number refers to see CODES FOR SPECIAL TYPES at the end of each crop's listings. 3.- Synonyms, if any, for the cultivar name. 4.- Days to maturity. Mostly used for vegetable crops to indicate the time from planting of seeds to harvest. 5.- A description of the cultivar's most important features. 6.- The origin of the cultivar. 7.- Bibliographical citations annotated with codes enclosed in brackets [], as used in Part I. 8.- The suppliers' codes, as used in Part I. A sample listing from Part II follows: Dwarf Champion (Tree) 70 days. Unique "stakeless" or thick-stemmed tomato. Very short, stiff stem, 18 to 24 inches tall; grows perfectly erect without any support. Dwarf indeterminate habit. Rose-pink fruit; weighs 5 ounces; low in acid. Curled, blackish-green leaves. First raised in the gardens of the Count de Fleurieu at the Chƒteau de Laye, near Villefranche, France, about 1865. BURR, VILMORIN; K71, M1 Included in Part III (Suppliers) are listings for more than 1370 firms and institutions whose catalogs have been surveyed, including approximately 1175 from the United States and Canada, 100 from overseas, and 100 non-commercial sources (botanical gardens, arboreta, research stations, etc.). Each company has a unique code that is used to indicated what products they list. In the listings for Parts I & II retail codes are presented in normal text, wholesale companies in italics, and non-commercial sources in bolded text. A listing in Part III can have up to seven different sections which are described below: 1.- Unique code used for each company or institution. 2.- Name of the company or institution. 3.- Address of the company or institution. 4.- Phone number of the company or institution. 5.- A description of the most important specialities offered by the company or institution. 6.- Food products offered by the company, presented in underlined text after the phrase SELLS THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT/S: For more details see above.. 7.- Order details such as catalog price, retail or wholesale status, currencies accepted, overseas shipments, minimum order, and whether a company produces an English language catalog. For a complete list of abbreviations used in this section and what they represent see Appendix D. A sample listing follows: J73 Redwood City Seed Co. - P.O. Box 361, Redwood City, CA 94064, (415) 325-7333. Seeds of unusual and heirloom vegetables, herbs, useful plants from around the world. Specializes in hot peppers. The original alternative seed company. SELLS THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT/S: Habanero pepper salsas, dried T‚pin peppers. CAT $1, R & W, PC/OC, OVER. To order an item look up the company's listing in the suppliers' chapter using the unique codes. Every effort has been made to find commercial suppliers. Only when none could be found were sources such as botanical gardens and research stations used. Many rare and valuable species are apparently available from such sources. It should be noted however that many of these institutions have limited facilities and/or budgets and cannot respond to the general public. Primarily material is exchanged with other institutions on a reciprocal basis. Private individuals who have a sufficiently large collection may also make arrangements for trade. Many of the best cultivars are similarly unavailable through the trade. Organizations such as the California Rare Fruit Growers, North American Fruit Explorers, Rare Fruit Council International and Seed Savers Exchange are invaluable sources of such material and welcome new members. They do not sell seeds or plants however. It is best to write them and ask for a membership application and follow their normal procedures of exchange. Finally, Appendices A, B, and C consist of just listings of botanical names. ------------------------- Cornucopia II Order Form: ------------------------- Cornucopia II - A Source Book of Edible Plants - Order Form By Stephen Facciola $40 plus shipping and handling Date___________________________________________.....No. of Copies_______ Name___________________________________________.....Subtotal....$_______ Address________________________________________....*Shipping....$_______ ____________________________Zip___________.*(Outside US $7, Inside US $5) Phone ( ) _____________________________..Sales Tax CA Residents $ 3.10 Make checks or money orders out to Kampong Publications....Total $_______ Canadian and overseas customers remit in U.S. Dollars. Send your order and remittance to: Kampong Publications 1870 Sunrise Drive Vista, CA 92084 Phone (760) 726-0990