The IBS Bulb & Seed Exchange is a Members ONLY service. Sign up NOW!

Bulbs, corms, tubers, seed, etc., are shipped fresh to members as they are received throughout the year. This is one of the finest sources available for rare and unusual bulbs and seeds from around the world. Many of these treasures are unobtainable elsewhere, and members may obtain them for a donation to IBS, as they are offered. For more information please contact:

Herb Kelly
International Bulb Society
PO Box 336
Sanger, CA 93657-0336

Become a donor: You can send bulbs and freshly harvested seeds at any time, in any quantity, to the above address. Do not package them, this will be done by the IBS Director, of the Bulb & Seed Exchange. Do not send a posting ( Email to the IBS Forum ), Describing the items sent, with email address and phone number, for contact purposes, and who sent them. Send all pertinent information About items donated, to the Director of the IBS BX & SX . Send bulbs and fleshy seeds in a box or other container, and all thin seeds such as Habranthus and Zephyranthes in padded envelopes marked "Hand Cancel" or "Hand Stamp". Do not send any seed in ordinary paper envelopes as these are being crushed in the post office canceling machines.

Dear IBS Members:
First, let me explain, that many of the offerings IBS provides, through its BX & SX, are Extremely Rare, Elusive, and Unobtainable, anywhere else in the country. Twenty to Thirty years ago, these Botanical Treasures were only available, to a select few. We have made it convenient, for the Amateur, as well as the Professional Botanist, to obtain these items, at one convenient location. Without this service, obtaining these treasures, would come with a prohibitive cost. Listed below, are Guidelines, to help you, use the IBS, BX & SX, Successfully.

1. You must be a paid member of IBS, to participate in any BX OR SX offerings, so make sure your MEMBERSHIP, is kept up to date.
2. Please watch the IBS forum, to see if a particular BX OR SX is closed, before making your request.
3. Please Reply to me privately at herbk76@aol.com not to ibsmembers@yahoogroups.com
4. Send your requests with the ORIGINAL POSTING THAT I'VE SENT TO THE IBS FORUM (FOR EACH BX OR SX), EACH TIME. Not doing so creates more paper work for me. (Send this to me Privately, NOT TO the IBS Forum.)
5. Please send your mailing address, with every request, phone number would be appreciated also. All requests will be denied, if an address is not included.
6. DO NOT SEND YOUR DONATION, UNTIL YOUR REQUEST HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.
7. All donations must be sent to,

8. Please mark your Remittance, with the specific BX OR SX number (or numbers), each time before sending to IBS TREASURER.
9. All IBS MEMBERS, PARTICIPATING, IN THE BX & SX, MUST KEEP THEIR ACCOUNTS PAID IN FULL, EVERY 30 DAYS, OR PRIVILEGES WILL BE SUSPENDED, UNTIL BROUGHT CURRENT. Payment can be made by Check, Money order or Cashiers check. Master card or Visa can be used, by contacting IBS Treasurer, Pam Kelly, at (559) 240-6055 or pkelly1668@aol.com
10. Many, RARE SEEDS, AND BULBS, offered, are in short supply, so unfortunately, we cannot supply all wants, each time something is offered. We cannot list Bulb and Seed Availability, at Convenient times, to please everyone, (As much as we try), in all TIME ZONES. Try to keep a watchful eye on the IBS Forum Postings. First Come First Served.
11. All material is shipped from us, in fresh, condition. Once it is delivered to the shipper, it becomes your property. We cannot be responsible for loss or damage. Donations are due, once package is shipped. There are no warranties expressed or implied. It is the Responsibility of each Individual, to make certain the requested items will clear customs. PLEASE DON'T ASK TO HAVE FALSE INFORMATION SENT, TO ALLOW RESTRICTED ITEMS THROUGH CUSTOMS.
12. IF IBS BX & SX Guidelines Are Not Followed, Your request will not be Acknowledged. Please keep a copy of this email for future reference.

^©2005 Herbert Kelly Jr.

If you have any questions, or need Help, email me, at the Email address below.