In message , Malcolm
writes
Did they buy the seeds
off the shelf or by mail order?
They should have tested both batches of mail
order and off the shelf.

Why? Are you suggesting that they will be different? That's a serious
accusation if so.

Seeds sold off the shelf are stored in rather warm conditions. This may
prejudice viability, especially for those sold not sealed in foil, as is
the case for some of the smaller seed merchants.
--
Stewart Robert Hinsley