Here's a list of resources of mail order supply companies! (Also, check out "The Watchdog 30" - a list of 30 companies that are the most highly rated at http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/ Each of them is listed at Dave's website because of feedback from their customers.)
- B&D Lilies, 330 P. St., Port Townsend, WA 98368 - Specializes in lilies; more than 200 varieties are available.
- Bluestone Perennials, 7211 Middle Ridge Rd., Madison, OH 44057; 1-800-852-5243
- Burpee Seed, 300 Park Ave., Warminister, PA 18974
- The Cook's Garden, PO Box 535, Londonderry, VT 05148; wide variety of unusual vegetables and other edible plants.
- Gardener's Eden, PO Box 7307, San Francisco, CA 94120-7307; 1-800-822-9600; established plants and bulbs, but primarily upscale and unusual garden supplies, accessories, gifts and furniture.
- Gardener's Supply Company, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington, VT 05401
- The Garden Grow Co., PO Box 278, 6500 Hanna Rd., Independence, OR 97351; organic gardening supplies.
- Gurney Seed and Nursery, 110 Capital St., Yankton, SD 57079
- Heard Gardens, 5355 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston, IA 50131; specializes in lilacs - nearly 40 varieties.
- Henry Field Seed and Nursery, 415 N. Burnett, Shenandoah, IA 51602
- Jackson and Perkins, PO Box 1028, Medford, OR 97501; 1-800-292-4769; wide selection of roses makes it a must for rose fanciers.
- Jung Quality Seeds, Randolph, WI 53957
- Park's Seed Company, PO Box 31, Greenwood, SC , 29648-0046.
- Plants Gone Wild, www.plantdelights.com; specializes in hostas, but also works with plant breeders and explorers from around the country to introduce and market their new plants.
- The Rosaraie at Bayfields, PO Box R, Waldoboro, ME, 04572; specializes in "practical roses for hard places."
- Schreiner's Iris Gardens, 3654 Quinaby Rd. NE, Salem, OR, 97303; 1-800-525-2367; more than 300 iris varieties available.
- Shady Oaks Nursery, 112 10th Ave. SE, Waseca, MN, 56093; a wide selection of shrubs, perennials, ground covers, and other plants suited to shady areas.
- Shepherd's Garden Seeds, 30 Irene St., Torrington, CT, 06790; extensive and unusual lettuce selection.
- Stark Bros., PO Box 10, Louisiana, MO, 63353;1-800-325-4180;primarily fruit and nut trees and other fruit-bearing plants.
- Tomato Growers Supply, PO Box 2237, Fort Myers, FL, 33902; specializes in tomatoes with more than 200 different varieties and 50 varieties of peppers.
- Wayside Gardens, 1 Garden Lane, Hodges, SC, 29695-0001; 1-800-845-1124; hardy flowering plants, shrubs, trees. Wide selection of roses.
- White Flower Farm, PO Box 50, Rt. 63, Litchfield, CT, 06759-0050; 1-800-944-9624
- Worm's Way Garden Supply, 3151 S. Highway 446, Bloomington, IN, 47401; 1-800-274-9676; indoor and hydroponic gardening supplies.
Karen Ackley
3/3/2009