J. L. HUDSON, SEEDSMAN, BOX 337, LA HONDA, CALIFORNIA 94020-0337 USA
How to Request Seeds
Request Form for requests sent by the postal
service.
Online Requests for e-mail requests with
PayPal payment only.
Don't forget postage and packing!
Packet Size and Potential Germination
Bulk Seed (includes current germination tests and seed
counts by weight)
REQUESTING SEEDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
NOTE: Sometimes there are considerable delays in the mails between the US and Canada - even letters
can take 4 - 6 weeks to reach us, and parcels of seed to you can take about a month.
Please do not inquire as to whether we have shipped your request until at least 30 days after you
mail it.
We like Canada - what a great place. We welcome Canadian customers, and hope we can make it easy for you to send payment. (Canada!
Looking better all the time in comparison to the US! Aren't you lucky that you don't live here...) We can now
accept payment online through PayPal, an easy way to pay by credit card or directly from your bank
account. Online Requesting. PayPal costs you nothing,
unlike a money order! We accept Canadian currency at your own risk (about C$1.00 = US$1.00, plus the
5% that the currency exchange charges us. For current exchange rate, go to http://www.xe.net/ucc/), or U.S. currency at your
own risk (wrap currency well, and register the letter), or Canadian Postal Money Orders in U.S.$ only, or personal checks from a U.S.
bank in U.S.$ only. Banks here charge up to $60 to process Canadian bank checks, even if
in U.S.$! I know, it's an outrage! We refund in Canadian currency or by Credit Memo. If you pay
through PayPal, we can refund this way.
POSTAGE TO CANADA for small parcels is not too much more expensive than to the US, so packet requests
should use the same postage as the US chart (Postage
and Packing). For books and heavy parcels, check http://ircalc.usps.gov for the rate. Choose the rate you prefer, and add that
amount to your payment, plus $1.00 for packing.
ALL TYPES OF SEED, including tree and shrub seed and corn seed in small packets may now be shipped
directly to Canada without import permit, phytosanitary certificate or delay. A few types such as
wheat (Triticum) are prohibited.
OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
We can now accept payment online through PayPal, an easy way to pay by credit card or directly
from your bank account. Online Requesting. PayPal
costs you nothing, unlike a money order, or bank draft!
All payments must be made in U.S. dollars only, by check or bank draft drawn on a U.S. bank only.
We cannot accept checks drawn on banks outside the U.S., due to excessive charges imposed by our
bank. You may send U.S. currency at your own risk, and we now accept cash payment in all currencies,
but we recommend you register the letter. If you send non - U.S. currency, please add 5% (the
currency-exchange charges us 5% to change currency). For an exchange-rate calculator, go to http://www.xe.net/ucc/. If you are sending
currency from a country that uses Euros, please send Euros, not your old currency. Checks or drafts
in US$ only.
If any items are out of stock, you must be able to accept a refund in U.S. dollars, or credit for
future requests, or substitutions. If you pay through PayPal, we can refund this way. If you would
like substitutes, please give an extensive list of acceptable alternates.
All requests will be shipped via AIRMAIL. For postage and packing, please TRIPLE the
amounts shown in the table for U.S. customers (Postage
and Packing). For bulk seed, books, kits, etc. go to http://ircalc.usps.gov and use the rate calculator
(fill in your own country in field #1), then add $1.00 for packing.
Please check with your Ministry of Agriculture regarding any prohibited seeds. Most countries allow
the importation of small amounts of flower seeds without an Import Permit or Phytosanitary
Certificate. For most seeds, quantities under 100 grams are exempt from permit or certificate
requirements. Most small requests pass customs with no problems without a Phytosanitary Certificate,
so judge for yourself whether the cost of a Certificate is greater than the small risk of having
some seeds seized. If a Phytosanitary Certificate is absolutely required, add US$60.00 to your request, and allow an extra 4 to 8 weeks for delivery. We are not responsible for any seeds seized by
customs.
Please do not inquire as to whether we have shipped your request until at least 30 days after you mail
it.
Note: Australia and New Zealand have extremely restrictive agriculture laws -
it is nearly impossible to import seed into New Zealand, and Australia is not far behind. If you are
in either of these countries be aware that your seeds may be seized by customs. We are not
responsible for seeds that do not reach you! Request at your own risk! Books and GA-3 are OK to request
for now.