Mail-Order Catalogs

Mail-order catalogs offer a wide variety of seeds, annuals, perennials, herbs, and gardening tools. Seed companies specialize in plant varieties that aren't often found at your local garden center.

You will be able to buy plants and seeds that grow well in your area, but be sure and read the plant descriptions and buy the seeds and plants that do well in your zone.

The following is a partial list of reputable mail-order catalog companies. Many have been in business for over one hundred years and have excellent products.

For more catalogs go to www.mailordergardening.com .
The research for this page was gleamed from this web site. Any of the companies that they recommend are reliable and can be trusted.

Burpee 215-674-4900. Burpee has been around for 125 years. They offer over 300 different vegetables, 500 varieties of flowers, plus fruits, perennials, bulbs, and garden accessories. All plants are guaranteed.

Gurney's Seed and Nursery Co. 513-354-1491. Around since 1866. Sells vegetables, flowers, bulbs, berries, fruit trees. Many plants suited for northern climates

Select Seeds 860-684-9310. Fabulous selection of unique and high quality seeds and plants, specializing in old fashioned fragrant varieties and flowering vines. Many hard to find heirlooms.

Spring Hill Nursery Large selection of perennials, shrubs, trees, flowering trees, vines, and garden design.

Territorial Seed Company 1-800-626-0866. Hardy plants and seeds for year 'round gardening. Check out the new plant "Pumpkin on a stick" for use in floral arrangements. All plants are guaranteed.

Wayside Gardens Provides quality mail order perennials, bulbs, trees, shrubs, and roses plants. Everything guaranteed.

Tips on Buying From Catalogs

• If you have questions, be sure and call them. Most mail-order companies have costumer service people to answer your questions.

• Order early for best selection
• If you will allow a substitution made on an item you order if your first choice is sold out, state this clearly on the order form. You should see a place on the order form for stating your substitution.
• Keep good records of any purchases you make. Having the item numbers, names, etc from your original order will help the company locate your information should a problem arise.
• Know the company's return policy. Sometimes there is cut off date by which you need to let the company know that there is a problem

What To Do When Your Mail-Order Plants or Seeds Arrive

• After you open the box, check to be sure that you have received everything that you ordered. If there is a problem, call the company immediately.
• Your plants will most likely be wrapped in plastic. Go ahead and unwrap them to allow air circulation. Water them and give them the kind of light they prefer.
• Your directions may tell you to let the plants acclimate to your area by placing them in a shady spot for about 3 days before planting. We all like to get settled and rest a few days after a big trip!
• Once acclimated, plant as soon as possible following the directions that come with your plants.
• If you have bought seeds and it's not quite time to plant, store them in a cool, dry place
• Keep bulbs in a dry spot with good air circulation until ready to plant

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