The
Violet Barn
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AFRICAN VIOLETS
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Ordering plants - please read before ordering!
Be prepared with a list of what you want to order.....this is NOT a
"shopping cart" system
YOU WILL
ENTER A SECURE INTERNET CONNECTION!
You may also order by phone, at (585) 374-8592, between 12-5 pm EST or by fax, at (585) 374-6947 Please visit these pages for more information on:
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 Plants for Weddings, Showers, or other Special Events: For 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, MASTERCARD
or Discover.
We cannot accept American Express! 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! SHIPPING INFORMATION Winter shipping. November 1 through April 15. As weather permits, we ship by US Postal Express 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). You must provide a valid mailing address! We ship only via the US Postal service. 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. OUR GUARANTEES AND REFUND & RETURN POLICIES We guarantee that first bloom on all plants received will be "true to description". Photos shown on this site are truthfully presented and colors shown are not altered or enhanced and descriptions are of the hybridizer. Plants pictured were grown in our environment and typically present the plant at its best. There can be expected to be small variations in appearance due to growing environment and care. On occasion, plants will mutate (or "sport") and bloom or grown in an entirely different color or manner. If this occurs at time of first blooming (i.e. the problem is ours, not yours), let us know and we will replace this plant at no cost, or issue a credit, on any future order you may make with us. We guarantee shipment of healthy, disease free, plants. We will not knowingly ship plants that are not healthy and free of disease. Should you receive plants that are have pests or disease, inform us of this within 72 hours of receipt. We cannot be responsible for plants once in your care, however! If you need advice, visit the "plant care" pages of this site, or call us during our normal business hours. We guarantee safe delivery. If plants arrive dead or heavily damaged, call us within 72 hours of receiving order. We will either reship plants or issue you a refund. Any damage from shipment will be evident within a day or two. In winter, we only guarantee safe delivery when sent by Express mail and package is signed for upon delivery--see details in "shipping information" above. What we cannot guarantee. We will ship orders when we promise to, subject to our weather conditions. If we must delay shipment, we will notify you of this. We cannot guarantee timeliness of delivery. If you MUST receive an order by a particular date, this may only be possible if you request Express Mail service. We are also not responsible for nondelivery made to invalid mailing addresses--please be sure the address you provide is correct and a valid mailing address for the US Postal Service!
The African Violet Magazine
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
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
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.
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.
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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.
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 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. 
'Violet
Barn' Gift Certificates!