(PRWEB) April 6, 2006 -- The 2006 Directory of Flower and Herb Buyers lists 35 companies seeking more than 300 species of floral and herbal botanicals including roots, leaves, nuts, seeds, fruit, barks, and more. These companies want to buy directly from growers and wildcrafters across North America in large and small amounts. The botanicals index shows what is in demand this year. Measured by the number of requesting companies, Goldenseal is the most sought after species this year, followed by Black Cohosh root, Ginseng, Catnip, Dandelion, Lobelia inflata, and Burdock.

The Directory connects buyers and sellers of ornamental, medicinal, culinary, and other botanicals grown or wildcrafted in North America. Listings are updated for each annual edition. The directory lists what botanicals are in demand, what form is needed, and how to contact the companies.

To get your copy of the Directory of Flower and Herb Buyers, Send $15.95, postpaid to: Prairie Oak Publishing; 221 South Saunders St.; Maryville MO 64468. For purchasing online or more information, visit www.herb-buyers.com.

About Prairie Oak Publishing:

Prairie Oak Publishing was founded by Jeffrey Goettemoeller, author of Stevia Sweet Recipes: Sugar-Free—Naturally! Mr. Goettemoeller is a plant scientist specializing in stevia and other herbs, cut flowers, and botanicals. He founded and operated Prairie Oak Seeds in the 1990’s before embracing publishing. Prairie Oak Publishing produces the annual Directory of Flower and Herb Buyers and sells books about stevia, the sweet herb of South America.

Contact:

Jeffrey Goettemoeller, Publisher
Prairie Oak Publishing
(660) 541-1040
http://www.herb-buyers.com