The Seed Bank is a member-only seed exchange. To order seed from the Seed Bank, you must be a current member of the International Carnivorous Plant Society. The purpose of the Seed Bank is to enhance members understanding and enjoyment of these weird and wonderful plants.

The ICPS is a non-profit organization and does not sell seed commercially. The prices charged do not reflect the commercial value of the seed. If you aren't a member, please see the ICPS Web Ring to find vendors that do sell seed and plants.

Seeds of selected varieties are available free to teachers for use in the classroom and to scientists and conservation organizations. Please contact the seed bank manager by e-mail for more information.

Seed packets are US$2 each. Please include US$3 postage and handling for each order. You may pay cash, check, money order, or credit card. Cash, checks, and money orders must be in US$. Many members pay with cash. Please make checks and money orders payable to "International Carnivorous Plant Society". Credit card orders must include the seed bank credit card charge form printed on a separate piece of paper. If you can't print the page, the same information on a separate piece of paper is required. The credit card charges are processed by the ICPS membership manager. Orders will be shipped when current membership is verified on our members only web site.

The quantity of seed available to each member is 1 packet of each item listed per month and 40 packets total in any 12 month period. Seed Bank seeds are intended for your personal use only. If you have extra seeds, feel free to give them away to future CP fanatics. The intention of these policies is to allow as many members as possible to benefit from the Seed Bank. Seed orders in excess of what is considered appropriate for building your personal collection will be refused. Please see the Frequent Questions page and Seed Use Rules for more information.

The Seed Bank database is stored on this server and can be checked at any time by clicking on the Seed Order Form button. This form is not required to order. Use of the form makes order processing easier and decreases the chances of mistakes. You should check the form on the day you want to place your order to ensure you have the latest information. If the seed you want has limited availability, please list alternatives, as other orders will arrive before yours. You should also include your e-mail address so we can contact you, should any issues arise.

The Seed Bank can't exist without your donations. Donate seed and get credit for free seed from the Seed Bank. Donate enough seed and we'll even pay the postage--just e-mail your order.

The ICPS can not distribute seed of plants protected by CITES Appendix I outside of the USA. If you do not live in the USA, please do not send CITES Appendix I seed to the Seed Bank unless you have CITES permits. These plants are Sarracenia alabamensis, S. jonesii, S. oreophila, Nepenthes khasiana, N. rajah, and Pinguicula ionantha.

If you have any comments or questions about the Seed Bank, please feel free to contact John Brittnacher, the Seed Bank manager, at .