General Info
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If you don’t want to use PayPal at all, please mail:
- A list of items (please make as legible as possible.)
- Your phone number and/or your email address.
- Your address. None of your personal info will ever be given to a third party.
- A check or money order made out to The Sample Seed Shop for the total of the items plus shipping. See Shipping lower down on this General Info page. If you would like it sent back Priority Mail, make it $5.50 for shipping.
- Send To: The Sample Seed Shop 978 Riverview Blvd., Tonawanda, NY 14150
About the seeds:
The Sample Seed Shop guarantees that the seeds will grow true to name. Vegetable seed are tested to pass federal germination standards. Seeds grown here are organically grown though not certified. Some seeds not grown here are certified organic. If you need to know about whether specific varieties are organic, please send an email to SampleSeeds@yahoo.com.
A few items I could only get treated with the fungicide Thiram. Thiram is often used on seeds that are susceptible to rot like corn. I try to avoid this when I can, but want to carry as many varieties that customers are interested in.
A few types of seed may contain chaff where it is difficult to separate the two. Lemon Grass is an example of this. Not to worry, you will still get the correct amount of seeds, and chaff is harmless.
We aim to make you happy and have your garden grow! Chances are low, but things do happen to seeds. In transit, exposure to high heat can reduce germination, the possibility of an incorrect seed mishap could occur during packaging, or a grower could send us incorrect stock. Sometimes even with starting good seed, and knowing what you are doing, they just don’t do well. It has happened to me, and it is baffling. I do know how disappointing it is. Thankfully, this doesn’t happen often.
If you are not satisfied with your seed, we will replace seed, send a voucher for later use, or send a refund for purchase price. We will not be held responsible for more than the cost of the actual seed.
Please remember some unusual annuals and many cold climate perennials offered may have specific germination requirements like cold stratification or periods of warm-cold/warm-cold so failure may occur if proper techniques are not used. It can be very rewarding to grow them from seed, but they often can not just be put into a seed starting tray indoors. We recommend WSing (Winter Sowing) to aid in germination. You can ask a question of this technique to The Sample Seed Shop(we hope to have a page up about how we employ this technique at some point), but there is a wonderful Winter Sowing Forum on GardenWeb where you can get lots of advice from other gardeners.
Also, different plants have different germination rates. Some plants it seems every seed sprouts. Others maybe 3/4 of the seed will sprout as is with many perennial asters for example; they are not all going to germinate. That is the nature of that seed.
Bonus Seeds ~ All orders get at least one packet of bonus seeds. Larger orders may get more than one packet. You can not choose your bonus, but your free packet is determined by what you order, i.e. you order tomatoes only, you will receive a packet of tomato seed. Your free packet will not match other people’s packets either. So if you heard someone got packet X, don’t rely on getting packet X. If you do not want to get something though like no melons because you are allergic, please make a note when you order.
Though not available to the home gardener (at least not yet,) we also promise to have nothing to do with GMO(Gentically Modified Organisms) seed and have signed and sent in the Safe Seed Pledge(We are not listed this season. Possibly they only update at the beginning of the year.) At this link, you can watch a very interesting documentary about Montsanto, the company behind the GMOs, called ‘The World According to Monsanto’. Another interesting movie about genetic engineering called ‘The Future of Food’ can be seen by clicking here.
Our CONTACT info is:
The Sample Seed Shop
978 Riverview Blvd.
Tonawanda, NY 14150
If for some reason, you need a paper copy of our web site we ask that you send a check or money order for $7.00 along with that request to cover the time, ink, envelope, and postage this requires. Thank you.
EMAIL- SampleSeeds@yahoo.com
(or you can leave a note at the bottom of this page.)
We will contact you within 24 hours unless on vacation(but that will be clearly stated on this web site.) Please try to email first since we are not by the phone often.
If you don’t receive an email back, please assume your email went to the spam box. If this happens please call us. If you call and get the answering machine, please state that you are a customer. I’m getting calls from sales people. I prefer to call you, not sales people back.
PHONE #- (716)871-1137
The second fax machine has broke, and I’m surprised Gary did not take a baseball bat to it! Anyway, at this time there is no fax, sorry.
PRIVACY POLICY
Your information will never be sold/given to an outside party. We are not fond of telemarketers, spammers, etc.
SHIPPING info:
Seeds will be mailed out within 1-5 days after receiving your order using regular mail. We will send out an email to inform you that your order has been shipped. If there is a delay in shipping, we promise to contact you.
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Shipping on orders within the U.S.A. is as follows~
- up to 20 seed pkts. is $3.00.
- 21 to 40 is $4.50.
- 41 and up is $6.00.
If you wish to employ it, there will be a I NEED THEM NOW! button at the bottom of each ordering page(one on Flowers, one on Vegetables, etc.) This will be to upgrade to mailing within 2 days and Priority Shipping at an added cost of $3.00. If you order late on a Friday or on Saturday, using this method, we may not be able to ship until Mon.(or Tues. if a holiday) Only click this once for your whole order!
NY State Residents ONLY~Sales Tax in Erie Co., NY is 8.75%!! Yes, I know, ridiculous. My prices and shipping are very inexpensive so even with the sales tax, I think you are still getting a bargain. I hope you think so too.
For Canadian Friends, shipping is as follows~ up to 20 seed pkts. $3.25. 21-30 is $4.50. 30-40 is $5.50. 40-50 is $6.50. If you wish to use the quick shipping with Priority, please click the “I Need Them Now” Button Three times to cover the cost for orders of up to 30 packets, Twice for orders over 30 packets.
For other International Orders. Please do not order without asking first.
Please write to SampleSeeds@yahoo.com. If there are no seed import restrictions to your country*, we will figure out appropriate shipping costs, and they will be implemented into the PayPal system so you can order. PayPal will take your order without shipping if I don’t have your country in the system. I then have to refund you, and you will have to re-order.
Please remember when shipping seeds to another country, it is always a gamble with customs. You might have your shipment withheld. We follow the regulations as found on the internet so we can not be responsible for that if it should unfortunately occur.
*Australia has strict import rules. Only approved seed should be ordered. You can check specific seed before you order by Clicking Here. When there, make Commodity, the seed species(ex. Echinacea) you wish to purchase, From Country, United States, and For End Use, seeds for sowing.
*New Zealand has strict import rules. Only approved seed should be ordered. You can check specific seed species(ex. Echinacea) before you order by Clicking Here. Approved seed will come up as BASIC.
*Israel has very strict import regulations and we will not ship there.(Seeds of only certain genuses can go, they must be of USA origin, and they must be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin which cost money and time.)
*Philippines seeds require a phyto certificate and an import permit so we can not ship there. Click Here.
*NigeriaSeeds of any sort are not permitted to be shipped.
(More countries may be added as identified with full restrictions.)
Thank you for choosing The Sample Seed Shop!
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Hi Remy,
Love the site, and I really love the philosophy - I always want to try “just one more variety” but I only need a small number of seeds.
Will you have any more varieties of tomato seed in the future - I assume not until late summer, though?
Thanks - I can’t wait to patronize your site. Best of luck.
Hi Connie,
I’m so glad you like the site! I figured there had to be quite a few gardeners who felt the same as me.
Yes! I will have more tomato varieties come late summer. The ones I’m actually growing out I have *** next to on the Tomato Seed Master List page. I am growing some really neat ones this year like the ‘Roughwood Golden Tiger’. It is a striped plum, but it actually tastes great!
Most of the tomatoes, I grow myself, but some I need to acquire wholesale since they hybrids like the Sungold seeds I have offered for sale, and I will pick up a few heirlooms for more stock.
Thanks for the note,
Remy
Remy
Can I just drop a $5 bill in the mail for 1 package of seed. I’m in no hurry as I won’t be starting until Feb.
Jim
Hi Jim,
I’m a bit confused. Are you looking for the Roughwood Golden Tiger and a few other tomatoes? I’ll definitely make sure you get packs of whatever you need : )
Remy
Remy
The variety I want,and will probably order via PayPal,is Olive Hill.
Remy, Remy, I saw this site listed on GW so I came to look. When I sawy the name ‘Remy,’ I just KNEW it had to be you as I don’t know anyone else with your name. Great site, my friend. I have been sitting inside today, trying to keep warm-below 0 windchills-and thinking about wintersowing again. Even though I have tried it for 3 years with no luck! Just sent an order. Thanks for all the info. here and great seed prices.
Mary Ellen/Mellen
Mary Ellen!
Yes, it is me : ) I’m so glad you like my site. I don’t really talk about it with my garden friends. Since my friends are my friends, you know. The wind is blustery here too. It is getting that time to winter sow. Not sure why you’re not having luck. I find it so easy.
Are you using plain potting mix?
Are you going 3″ in depth of soil?
When I plant, I just fluff the top of already moist soil with a fork, sprinkle the seed on, and lightly water so they make good contact.
Talk to you soon.
Thank you for the order!
Remy
Remy, I did a lot of reading on the WS site yesterday. I may need to use a different type of soil–lighter in weight? Also, I will try placing my containers in part-sun/sunshine. I have always placed them in the shady, cold window wells of the basement. Never warms up there and is always shaded.I am not giving up!
Mary Ellen
I always use Baccto Professional Planting Mix. http://www.michiganpeat.com/commercial/planting.htm There’s a place near here that carries Michigan Peat/Garden Magic products so they have it in big bags. If I remember correctly a big bag makes about 75 2 liter pop bottles. There are other brands out there like Pro Mix that people use. Just don’t use Miracle Grow soil or Scotts Hyponex soil.
I put all my containers on the east side of my garage. It works great. They get morning sun, but are shaded by mid-day.
Good Luck!
Remy
Hi Remy,
This is a great site, finally someone who offers tomato seed in reasonably priced and sized packs, so you can order many varieties and not go broke! Thank you so much!!
I just placed an order with you. If you have any seed left from the cherokee green?, I would love to try them. It was a wet and soggy spring-summer, wasn’t it?
Thanks again,
Clare
Hi Clare,
You’re welcome! I’m glad my idea of what many people want is similar to my own. I like to try lots of different varieties.
Yes, this past year was a wet one. I prayed many times not to have late blight come this way. I was lucky. Hopefully this year is good one!
I will add Cherokee Green on to your order : )
Thank you,
Remy
Hi Remy
I came across a reference to your site on the gardenindex web site from a very happy buyer of yours.
Seems like you have a great little business going.
Eventually I hope to also sell seeds but I think I will do it through ebay.
I started my site in December 2009 “The Seed Basket” I was having a terrible time finding images of the flower, seed pod and seeds together.
Saving seeds is addictive. I started saving seeds last summer and have about 200 different flower seeds. I am loving it but I find it very time consuming. There is so much to learn.
I enjoyed reading through your site. When you have time please have a look at my site and let me know what you think.
http://www.theseedbasket.com
Thank You
Sherrie
received order last friday in good shape. thanks for the fast service and the free seeds.
jon
Hi
One quick question. Is the heirloom seed mix include the grow-out varieites or are they just the ones for sale? I have a bed all ready for the mystery mix. It will be fun trying to figure out what they are.
Thanks
Diane
Hi Diane,
It includes many, including ones on my Tomato seed inventory list. As I wrote, it really is stray seeds, or sometimes I’ve saved seeds and don’t know what the heck I saved it from, or a couple times I mixed different varieties together by mistake. Some may be hard to ID, but it will be fun to try : )
Jon,
Thanks again for your second order!
Remy
Thanks Remy
I already have a bed in my garden to put them. Great site! I will definately come back and tell a few friends.
Diane
hi remy
imagine my surprise when i happened on your site and how wonderful that you have a new endeavor!! good luck with your new site and i certainly will be looking through your offerings!! of course i will be looking at your tomatoes and pole beans :))
pam sue
Hi Pam!
Thank you, everything has been going very well : ) I know you love the tomatoes and beans!
Remy
Hi,
I purchased Roughwood Golden Tiger (tomato) seeds, I am already in love with the plant and it is only 3 inches tall. My question is, one seedling has no fuzz.(Will it develope fuzz?) Have you ever encountered this? Will the tomatoes have fuzz?
Thanks so much for offering this tomato.
Sarah Ernst
Hi Sarah,
They do look cute, don’t they? Wait until they get bigger and loaded with tomatoes. They look really neat. Your no fuzz one must be a stray seed. We try to be very careful, but I know there’s always a possibility of a stray seed. Sorry for the mix up,
Remy
Hi Remy. I just saw them talking about your site on Cubits. Glad I found it. Quick question, is it too late to plant flower seeds? If not, then where do I go to look at your variety availability?
Hi Debbie,
Cool that people were discussing the site! It is not too late to plant annuals that bloom and grow fast like Sunflowers or Dimorphotheca. Anything that has an “add to cart” button is available. You (or anyone) can of course buy now and save seeds to start later too.
Thanks for your interest!
Remy
Debbie,
I can’t find the discussion. Let me know what forum it was in.
Thanks,
Remy
Do you have seashore mallow seed?? I am looking for the white form. Thank you! Pat
Hi Pat,
I do not. I started some last year, and I waited to long to plant them I think(or they got eaten by something) because they did not return this year. I’m going to have to try again next year.
Sorry I can’t help you,
Remy