On 8 Jan 2007 03:35:11 -0800, "
wrote:


If I remember correctly, these folks are in Randolph, WI, yes? I don't
have their catalog anymore, but I moved recently and almost immediately
received 3 seed catalogs, all from the same address in Randolph - a
grower's supply catalog, Totally Tomatoes, and a seed catalog (which I
think was Shumway's). Now, there's nothing really wrong with that, but
it sounds like they have an office suite there and are mailing out
seeds under various aliases. I'd rather work with a company that has
test gardens and is actually the company you're ordering from, like
Johnny's, Territorial, etc.

Shumways used to be in Grantiville, SC, and Totally Tomatoes was near
by...I think. And, I'm thinking they were both bought out, but I don't
know that for sure.

I used to order from Shumways, and never had any problems with them,
but that was years ago. I remember being pleased that I was able to
support an almost local seed company, and I remember being
disappointed that they were bought out.

I am, however, descending rapidly into old fartdom, and my memory may
have conflugled the facts here, so keep asking around.


Penelope
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"ElissaAnn"