Good Seed Catalogs?

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  1. margie12u

    margie12u In Flower

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    Hello Everyone, Do you all know a good seed book to order seeds I have ordered in a couple of them and all I had was trouble, Any help would be appreciated.What do you all think ofPark seed?

    Thank you Margie :stew2:
     
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  3. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    The only seed company that I have used that sells in america is Thompson and Morgan. I order from them every year and have not had problems.

    Here's their addy--you can also ask for a free catalogue on their homepage.
    http://www.tmseeds.com/

    Good luck, Margie.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I've used Thompson and Morgan too and didn't have any problems. I've never had any trouble with any seed company's so I'm curious about any trouble you had Margie.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Park Seeds have caused quite a few people problems Margie. Either everything goes fine with orders or very, very wrong. I much prefer T&M and Chiltern seeds as they are far more reliable and consistantly good.
     
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    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    I have ordered from Park Seed for decades, as my Mom did before me and have never had a problem with them. Gurney's is also good and so is RH Shumway, lots of heirloom and hard to find varieties at Shumway.
     
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    bunkie Young Pine

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    ohhhh...i like the pumpkin nook too! :D
     
  11. weeds n seeds

    weeds n seeds Seedling

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    For small quantities of seeds at a really FAIR PRICE, try www.superseeds.com to access the Pinetree (located in Maine) site for one of their catalogues or just shopping on line. Pinetree dosn't have a super huge selection, but their quality is fabulous and their service excellant! I've "been thru 'em all" for over 20 years, keep returning to Pinetree year after year as their seeds have aptly proven themselves beautifully. For tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, do try www.tomatogrowers.com situated in Florida: everything listed tells you exactly what to expect from start to finish, especially growing periods needed! As for Park's: PFFFFT!
     
  12. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Hiya folks,

    I been off for a week. COmputer died.

    I have 16 seed catalogs setting on the chair. All new.
    Doubt if I will order from any.. Postage is outragious.
    I will trust in my seedy friends.

    b :D
     
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    leehydro007 New Seed

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    The only seed company that I have used that sells in america is Thompson and Morgan. I order from them every year and have not had problems.

    I used to get seeds from Thompson and Morgan in America and i was never put in any kind of trouble or any problems..all went smooth and fine...
     
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    lulu1107 New Seed

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    Bountiful Gardens (California) and Pinetree Seeds are also great.
     
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    lbjnflower New Seed

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    Thanks I cant wait for all my seed books to come in :) I love looking at them .I havent ordered much from books they are kinda pricie but they have the most recent good stuff in them .I love window shopping !!
    Rena :stew1:
     
  16. mibus2

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    Baker creek is great for heirloom seeds they have some really cool stuff and I have had good success with what I ordered form them
     

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