Mailorder Snowdrops

[mark smyth]

Harveys are by no means the only snowdrop nursery to use an 'alias' in order to sell on eBay.     

True but he doesn't sell under two names

[hwscot]

Sellers maintaining two different ebay IDs is very common. Typically the feedback score is much the same for both identities, prices generally identical. Many are clearly box shifters. Not sure why it's so common but presumably there is some obscure aspect of listing / feedback they're exploiting, or they're just packing the search results. Would be interested to know why it happens so much.

[Alan_b]

Totally unrelated to the previous posts on this thread but befitting the title, I got the Monksilver Availability List 2014 in the post yesterday.

Edit by maggi to change heading for this post   

[Anne Repnow]

Just a little apology - I did not want to pillory Harveys - although it looks a little bit that way, I'm afraid. I'm in contact with them and I'm sure the matter will be resolved.
After my shock yesterday I was interested in other people's experiences with mailorder snowdrops, that's all. I've had excellent PM advice since - Thank you!!!

[art600]

I have been more than delighted with my purchases from Glen Chantry, Avon and Judy's Snowdrops.  Prices very reasonable and packing excellent.

My experience with Harveys was bulbs not as described (not flowering size but 2 year chips), expensive postal charges - they did return my money when I complained.

You soon learn who the good guys are and this Forum is an excellent source of info.

[Anne Repnow]

Had a very friendly reply from Harveys just now: 'Merlin' was a mistake, 'Green Hayes' is an immature bulb and full colouration will only appear in one or two years. 'Poculiformis': the wording is a mistake. I can send those plants back which I do not wish to keep and get a full refund. This is what I will do, so the matter is resolved.

[mark smyth]

Please send back Green Hayes. It may be immature bulb but its a diseased one.

[Anne Repnow]

Thank you, Mark - I had a feeling something was wrong with it. I'll send it back.

[annew]

Unfortunately, I agree with you Alan. Ebay sales depend on positive feedback.

[Mavers]

From years of buying snowdrops mail order I have a lot of confidence in the following sellers.

In no particular order: Angela Whinfield, Avon Bulbs, Matt Bishop, Joe Sharman, Mike Broadhurst, Wol & Sue Staines, Ian Christie, Jenny Homewood.

[uvularia]

Has anyone received Angela Whinfield's list yet?

[Maggi Young]

According to the Snape  website : In addition to the Snowdrops in pots offered for sale on our Snowdrop Sundays, I will be offering some for sale via mail order
I'm not sure whether I will have sufficient stock to do a list every year, so keep an eye on the website around the beginning of February.

To keep postage costs down, I shall list any surplus bulbs on the website in 2014, or

... If you would care to send me a stamped addressed envelope, marked "Snowdrop List" I will post the details to you as soon as they are available (probably late January/early February).

All mail order lists will be posted on the same date, ensuring that you all receive one at the same time!

Obviously, first come, first served, as some bulbs will inevitably be in short supply.

Unfortunately, I cannot reserve individual snowdrops as it is not fair on everyone else, and I like to encourage beginners as well as "old hands".

All snowdrops will be dug from the garden and posted in the first week of March.  Cultivation instructions will be enclosed with each order.

Previous customers have complimented me on the quality of the bulbs and the happiness with which they settle into their new homes.

I cannot accept orders after 28th February."
"We are open in 2014 for snowdrops on saturday 22Nd  february 10.30-5.00"
http://www.snapecottagegarden.co.uk/snowdrops.htm

[Leena]

From years of buying snowdrops mail order I have a lot of confidence in the following sellers.
In no particular order: Angela Whinfield, Avon Bulbs, Matt Bishop, Joe Sharman, Mike Broadhurst, Wol & Sue Staines, Ian Christie, Jenny Homewood.

Can you or anyone recommend places which sell dormant bulbs (which are better when shipping takes longer)?
I know and can recommend Glen Chantry (Wol and Sue Staines) and Dryad Bulbs.

[art600]

Leena

Judy's Snowdrops and Avon Bulbs have been excellent for dormant bulbs.

[art600]

It has been pointed out that Judy's Snowdrops only supplies the UK.  Sorry for the incorrect info.

It is a great shame as the snowdrops are excellent.