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Or by fax, at (585) 374-6947


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PRICING  INFORMATION

Retail prices:  These are noted on each page of the site.  We ship only healthy, well-grown, plants. 

Wholesale prices:  30+ plants, our choice of variety.  More than one plant of a variety may be sent.
For large orders, it's best to call in advance to guarantee availability.   "click here.

Plants for Weddings, Showers, or other Special EventsFor more information "click here".

Project plants:  15+ plants, same variety, $3.25 each (plus shipping), subject to availability.

Special orders:  Please call us during business hours to discuss special requests.

Payment:  If ordering online, we accept only VISA or MASTERCARD.
Your VISA or MC will be charged upon the day of shipment (not upon order receipt)--you will never be charged for items that are out of stock or you otherwise don't receive.

If you order by mail:  Send check or money order made payable to 'The Violet Barn' and send to: PO Box 9, Naples, NY  14512.  Please list substitutes on orders paid by check--otherwise we may have to delay order or issue credit!

All information is confidential. 
We do not sell our mailing lists or otherwise share your account or personal information with anyone else--no telemarketers, spammers, or junk-mailers.  In addition, only our small office staff (2 persons) has access to your account information.


SHIPPING INFORMATION

Winter shipping November 1 through April 15.  As weather permits, we ship by US Postal Express Mail service only.  See below for shipping charges.  Safe delivery guaranteed.  When shipped by other means, at customer's risk. 

Orders shipped April 15 to October 30 are shipped via priority postal service (normal 2-3 day delivery), safe delivery guaranteed.  Add $12 for shipping for orders of up to 20 plants by priority service (add an additional $12 up to another 20 plants....i.e. orders up to 40 plants). Your actual postage may be more or less--depending upon size of order and where you live.  Also remember that this includes the cost of packaging materials and labor!

Express (overnight) Shipping.  Express delivery via US Postal Service only.  Available when payment made by credit card.  Cost begins at $24.  To calculate exact cost, "click here"

Most orders will arrive within 7-10 days after our receipt of order, or by customer's requested date. Though we guarantee safety of delivery, we cannot guarantee timeliness (this is out of our control)--if you MUST receive an order by a particular date, this is only possible if you request Express service (see below).

We ship on the Monday or Tuesday (sometimes Wednesday) following our receipt of order. Should you want to confirm shipment, we suggest that you phone us on that Monday.  Please list subsitutes, since we sometimes are out of stock on high-demand items.  If none are listed, we will ship what is available and charge accordingly.  Otherwise, shipment of order may be delayed or credit issued.  We try to keep the web-site updated re: plants in limited supply or out of stock.  Note:  All orders are shipped weather permitting--not just your weather, but our weather too, and that of places in transit.  Plants are perishable items!

Overseas and Canadian Orders. 
$40 or $2.00 per plant, whichever is greater, for express service.
Send import papers, if necessary (you may fax them to us at 585-374-6947).  Add $30 for phytosanitary inspection.  Orders sent once each month.  Shipments made November to March require $ for inspection.  Because we can't be responsible for the actions of customs officials or you local postal service, all international orders are sent at customer's risk.  "Click here"  for more information.


CHINESE ORDERING INFORMATION ("big 5")  Click Here
For those who use traditional Chinese


The African Violet Magazine

Published bimonthy by the African Violet Society of America,  the magazine contains the latest, most complete coverage of all aspects of African violet (and gesneriad) culture and the hobby.  It's 66 pages packed with useful information and color photos of the latest varieties.

We've been AVSA members since 1976, are regular contributors to the magazine, and are one of its columnists.  We highly recommend it to those who are interested in learning more about growing violets well.

Place an order and we'll send you the current issue for just $5.00 more! Or, add a year's membership (6 issues) for $30, and we'll include a free plant (our choice)!

Growing to Show

If you want a reference book for all of your African violet growing needs, this is it!  Written by Pauline Bartholomew in 1985, it has been the reference for violet growers for the past 20 years.  It has just been extensively updated and reissued.

A great source of information for both the novice and accomplished exhibitor, it has 119 pages of extensive, detailed, information on every aspect of African violet care and culture.  Illustrated "how to" steps make everything easy to understand.  Though exhibitors will find this book useful, this book should be required reading for novices and growers of all backgrounds.  Very highly recommended! 

Price is $16 when sent with your order.  If sent by itself, add $2 for postage and handling.

How to Know and Grow Gesneriads

A great introduction the large family of plants that includes African violets.  There are approximately 3,300 know species of gesneriads.  Though there are far too many genera in this family to adequately discuss, this 55 page booklet covers most of those likely to be grown by hobbyists.  Words and photos describe most of the cultivated genera, and useful growing information is provided for each. 

Highly recommended for the library of every dedicated grower and a must as an introductory reference book for those beginning their gesneriad collection. 

Price is $10 when sent with your order.  If sent by itself, add $2 for postage and handling.


 

'Violet Barn' Gift Certificates!

Can't decide on just what plants to order for that special someone?  Give them a gift certificate and let them decide!  Available in any amount over $5.  Redeemable on mail-orders or at the shop.



Need growing supplies? Check out our supplies page.
Large selection of plastic & glazed pots, fertilizers, tools, soil, and more.


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