J. L. HUDSON, SEEDSMAN, BOX 337, LA HONDA, CALIFORNIA 94020-0337 USA
Request Form for requests sent by the postal service.HOW TO REQUEST SEEDS
We are now able to accept on-line requests with payment through PayPal. Online
Requests.
WE WELCOME CUSTOMERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES - PLEASE SEE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
BELOW:
Canadian Customers
Outside the U.S. and Canada.
To request seeds, books, or supplies from this website, please read the
following, fill out the Request
Form, print out your request, and mail it to us with a money order or
check. If you don't want to bother with the request form, just print out a list
of what you want with your name and address and mail it to us with your check.
Almost as fast as on-line requesting!
NOTE: Large checks from new customers may be held until they clear,
especially if there are certain indications which we have found signal possible
problems, such as no printed name and address, etc. We will notify you if we are
going to hold your request. For fast service, new customers should use a money
order.
How Long Will My Seeds Take to Arrive?
Figure up to a week for us to get your letter (the mails are usually faster -
about 2 days, but sometimes are slow - up to two weeks in rare cases!), or if
requesting online and paying by PayPal, figure three days turnaround time for us
to get your e-mail, verify your payment and address, and process your request
for shipment, PLUS up to another week (usually 2 - 3 days) or so for the Postal
Service to deliver the package to you (longer outside the US). Sometimes there
are January-April busy season backlogs. Current backlog
status - none
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE MAKING YOUR REQUEST
1. Computer Users: Please put your name and address in the
upper left, leave upper right blank.
2. List the seeds you want, giving the full botanical name and Code-Number,
quantity, and price of each kind (example: Achillea Millefolium Colorado
ACH-20C, 3 packets @ $2.50 = $7.50). For vegetable seeds, give the kind and
variety, Code-Number, quantity, and price (example: Turnip, Seven Top, 1 Oz
$5.00). Be sure to tell the number of packets or quantity you want, and the
price.
3. Add postage from the table for the total
number of packets requested, plus postage for the total weight of any
bulk seed, plants or books requested. If you wish insurance, add $2.30 for up to
$100.00. Over $100.00, we insure at no additional charge.
4. California customers add Sales Tax (7.5%
outside San Mateo County, inside San Mateo County 8.5%). No tax on vegetable or
food seeds, or postage. Click here to learn about Sales
Tax.
5. Pay the total by Money Order, Check (payable to J. L. Hudson, Seedsman or
David Theodoropoulos),
currency or stamps (in place of coin), Credit Cards through PayPal only - Online
Requesting. No C.O.D. requests.
6. Be sure to check the Out of Stock
list. State on your request whether you want credit, refund or substitutes for
any items that are out of stock on your request in case something sells out
before we receive it. We cannot backorder. If you want us to substitute, please
give a second choice list or note area of interest. State on your request that
you do not have the print catalog, and we will send one.
7. Be sure to read our terms of business before
sending your request.
REMEMBER:
REQUEST EARLY- Requests usually filled in 72 hours from receipt. During
the January to April busy season, requests may occasionally be delayed a few
days. Always keep in mind that the Post Office can take up to a week to deliver
First Class Mail, so allow a week for your request to reach us, and a week for
the seeds to reach you after we have filled the request. Therefore, it's always
a good idea to allow all mail order companies a full month before you write
inquiring about your request.
Keep a copy of your request to check against the goods received.
If you request over $5.00 in a year, you will be sent the next year's catalog.
If you request over $10.00, you will be sent the catalog and supplements next
year.
We do not buy or sell mailing lists; your business with us is held in
confidence. See our Privacy Policy for exceptions and
details.
Making a request constitutes acceptance of our non-warranty and all terms of
business.
TERMS OF BUSINESS
We strive to distribute only the finest quality seed, correctly identified, and
of high germination and vigor, and strive to publish the most accurate, detailed
and informative catalog anywhere. The satisfaction of the customer is always our
aim, and any complaints are given our full attention. If there is any problem
with your request, please let us know.
Our good reputation is your best warranty.
Corporate 'consumer' seed companies do not offer difficult to germinate
seeds; their money-back guarantees limit them to easily grown seeds. As is
common with seedsmen who distribute a wide variety of sometimes difficult seeds
to professional growers, we adhere to the old tradition of the non-warranty:
We give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the description, quality,
productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds we sell, and we will not in
anyway be responsible for the crop. Our liability, whether contractual or
otherwise, is limited to the purchase price of the seeds under all
circumstances.
We make no claims as to the medicinal or edible properties of any plants. All
seeds are sold for planting purposes only.
That said, remember that some seeds are difficult and require exacting
conditions or prolonged periods to germinate, so have patience, take care in
providing correct conditions, experiment, and let us know if you have problems
with any seeds.
If there is any problem, we want to be the first to know.
Large requests from new customers may be held until your check clears.
PRICES AND PACKET SIZES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
IMPORTANT TERMS OF BUSINESS
In order to protect the Public Domain status of our seeds, as of June 1st,
2000, all seeds are supplied solely under the following conditions: We expressly
prohibit the use of any seeds or plants supplied by us, or their progeny, in any
form of genetic engineering, breeding, or research which will result in any form
of life patent, variety protection, breeder's rights or any form of intellectual
property applied to living things which would compromise the Public Domain
status of the seeds, plants, their progeny and any genetic material therein. We
expressly prohibit the transfer to any third party of any seeds, plants, their
progeny or any portion of their genetic material without these prohibitions in
place.
INSURANCE: We insure all parcels mailed to U.S. addresses over $100.00
value, unless you request no insurance. Insured parcels must be signed for—if
this is not convenient for you, specify "No Insurance" (at your own
risk).
CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS - SALES TAX
You must remit sales tax on all seed and books, except seeds of vegetables
and commonly used food plants. If a plant is usually grown as an ornamental and
has only incidental food use, such as most edible flowers, we are required by
law to charge the tax.
No tax on postage; figure tax before adding postage.
State sales tax rate is 7.5%. Only customers in San Mateo County pay 8.5%
sales tax.
Businesses must send a signed resale card, your resale number alone is not
accepted by the Board of Equalization.
Click here for more info on Sales Tax.
POSTAGE AND PACKING
Please add the correct amount to your request from the following table. Seeds are shipped via First Class or
Priority Mail.
POSTAGE ON SEED PACKETS TO THE US:
COUNT cactus and other seed sold by count as one packet unless noted.
NUMBER OF PACKETS REQUESTED:
TOTAL POSTAGE:
1 - 40 packets .........................
$2.50
41 - 60 packets .......................
$3.00
61 - 80 packets .......................
$3.50
81 -100 packets ......................
$4.00
101 -150 packets ....................
$4.50
150 packets and up .................
$5.00
POSTAGE AND PACKING ON TUBERS: When tubers are sold individually, count each tuber as one
packet when figuring postage and packing. When tubers are sold by weight, figure like bulk seed.
POSTAGE ON BULK SEED to the US: If ounces are requested along with packets, add
25c per ounce. If requested alone, add $2.50 for the first Ounce, 25c each additional ounce. This is
for First Class Mail.
PRIORITY MAIL POSTAGE ON POUNDS to the US: One pound: $6.00, each additional pound: $5.00. Or you may round seed weight
up to next pound and call the Post Office for the rate, or go to http://postcalc.usps.gov
for rate to your zone and add $1.00 for packing.
MEDIA MAIL POSTAGE ON BOOKS (Mailed to the USA only): First pound $3.00, each additional pound,
add 50c. Round weights up.
OUTSIDE THE U.S.
NOTE: If you want a tracking number for your
package, you must add US$13.00 for Registered Mail. There is NO tracking number
without registering, and if you do not choose to register the package, we are
not responsible if the package is lost in the mails.
NOTE: It can take 6 - 8 weeks for delivery outside
the U.S.
CANADA:
| NUMBER OF PACKETS REQUESTED: | TOTAL POSTAGE: |
| 1 - 10 packets ......................... | $7.00 |
| 11 - 20 packets ....................... | $8.00 |
| 21 - 40 packets ....................... | $9.00 |
| 41 - 60 packets ....................... | $10.00 |
| 61 - 80 packets ....................... | $13.00 |
| 81 -100 packets ...................... | $15.00 |
| 101 -150 packets .................... | $17.00 |
| 150 packets and up ................. | $20.00 |
MEXICO:
| NUMBER OF PACKETS REQUESTED: | TOTAL POSTAGE: |
| 1 - 10 packets ......................... | $7.00 |
| 11 - 20 packets ....................... | $9.00 |
| 21 - 40 packets ....................... | $10.00 |
| 41 - 60 packets ....................... | $12.00 |
| 61 - 80 packets ....................... | $15.00 |
| 81 -100 packets ...................... | $17.00 |
| 101 -150 packets .................... | $20.00 |
| 150 packets and up ................. | $22.00 |
POSTAGE ON PACKETS OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA:
| NUMBER OF PACKETS REQUESTED: | TOTAL POSTAGE: |
| 1 - 10 packets ......................... | $7.00 |
| 11 - 20 packets ....................... | $10.00 |
| 21 - 40 packets ....................... | $13.00 |
| 41 - 60 packets ....................... | $15.00 |
| 61 - 80 packets ....................... | $17.00 |
| 81 -100 packets ...................... | $20.00 |
| 101 -150 packets .................... | $25.00 |
| 150 packets and up ................. | $30.00 |