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The Seed Exchange
jim_6b

Seed Offer: Yvonne's Salvia & Echinacea tennesseensis

jim_6b
15 years ago

Yvonnes Salvia did very well this year and grew to a height of 3 feet and the Tennessee Purple Coneflower produced many seed also. I would like to thank Yvonne and Emily for sharing their salvia seed with me.

This offer is for the first 50 people who respond and each will receive 1 pack of salvia seed and 1 pack of coneflower seed. For those who are not familiar with this coneflower, it is an endangered species. Each pack will contain about 200 seed so you can share them with family or friends. Please do not ask for more, I have enough for only 50 people.

Now to the part I donÂt really likeÂ. My Requirements: Failure to follow them may result in me either ignoring your posts and emails or possibly me mailing your bubble envelope back to you, using your postage, empty.

If you would like to receive some seed, please do the following.

1. Read my requirements very carefully and twice if necessary.

2. Post your reply here on the Seed Exchange stating that you would like some seed. I decide who receives seed by the order in which your post appear on my offer.

3. Send me an email at jmangrum@setelecom.com. stating you would like some salvia and coneflower seed. When you email me you must include your GardenWeb name. Do not email me using GardenWebÂs email. I do not use GWÂs email because I feel it is unreliable and I cannot reply to a GW email. If you do not have a valid email address, there are many places on the internet where you can sign up for a free account. I will reply to your email and send my mailing address.


4. Obtain 1 bubble envelope. A 4x6 or 6x9 will be fine. I will not accept regular white envelopes with bubble wrap inside.

5. In the bubble envelope place 1 label with your name and address on it. It can be a self adhesive label or just a plain piece of paper. Please make sure it is large enough to cover the address thatÂs already on the envelope. I will reuse the envelope you send me to send your seed back to you. Please include your GW name and your email address on a separate piece of paper.

6. Put two .42 cent stamps inside the envelope for return postage and put two .42 cent stamps on the outside of the envelope and mail it to me. The envelope should be considered (by the post office) a large envelope, weighing less than 1 ounce, less than ¾ of an inch thick and should only cost .83 cents to mail. If it is any more than that, they are overcharging you.

7. Please watch this offer closely for any information I may add. I may on occasion post information here that might be for one person or it might be for everyone. I work out of town a lot so there may be times when it might take a few days for me to respond to your posts and email. I know some people may not like all of my requirements but they are there for a reason. I have had seed offers in the past and have sent seed to hundreds of people. It takes a lot of time to do this but it is something I enjoy doing. If people donÂt follow the instructions above the whole thing can become a nightmare, which is what IÂm trying to avoid.

Thanks

jim_6b

Comments (59)

  • sassybutterfly_2008
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Jim,

    I would love to participate in your offer. Thanks so much for your generosity! Sending an email now.

    Thanks,
    Wendy

  • mechele211
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Jim,
    I sent you an e-mail. I would love some seed. The hummingbirds and I thank you in advance!
    Mechele

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  • icb_47933
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim, I would love some of your seeds. Bless you for sharing.
    Ida

  • ishareflowers {Lisa}
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Jim,

    I tried to send you an email but it came back as undeliverable, I'll try again.

    Lisa

  • nosnowtn
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks so much for your generous offer. I would appreciate receiving some of your seed. Sending you e-mail. Thanks.
    Joan

  • sandy1186
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim

    I would love some of your Salvia and Echinacea seeds. I am sending you an e-mail. Thanks for sharing!!

    Sandy

  • sandy1186
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim

    Tried sending you an e-mail but it keeps stating your e-mail format is invalid. Can you e-mail me at p-nut2@juno.com so that I can reply. Thanks again!

    Sandy

  • plantermunn
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim

    I would love some of your Salvia and Echinacea seeds. I am sending you an e-mail. Thanks for sharing! I have been wanting that salvia for a while.

    Thanks Terrance.

  • flowergirl1211
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Please include me in your offer.
    Thanks,
    Linda

  • monkey665
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi

    I am interested in your offer. I'm sending you an email.

    Thank you

    Linda

  • lillyjane
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for the offer. I'm sending you an email.
    lillyljane aka jan ")

  • anadarko_rose
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Please include me in your offer for Yvonnes salvia and coneflowers. Sending you a separate email.

    Rhonda

  • squirrelspur
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for your sasbe offer. I will send a separate email.

    squirrelspur Karen

  • wartikis
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim I would love to have some Yvonne's Salvia and Tennessee Purple Coneflower if you have some left. I will send you an email. Thanks Helma (Hummy1)

  • love2garden-nc
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi jim_6b,
    I'm interested in your Yvonne's Salvia and Tennessee Purple Coneflower seeds, I'll send you an email. Barbara

  • botanicalboi
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim,

    tried to send a seperate email but in bounced back? Ill give it another try. Or you can email me at bastgatto@aol.com

    Thanks

    Michael

  • dancinginthegarden
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim,

    Thank you for your kind offer. I will be sending you an email.

    Dancing in the Garden

  • nuitjasmine
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim,

    Thank you for your generous offer. I would love some of these seeds.

    thanks again, leila

  • w9yards
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I would love some seeds! I sent you an e mail.

    Diana

    w9yards

  • greenhousems
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I am interested in your offer if you still have seeds left. I will send a separate email. thank you,

    Greenhousems

  • plantnutz
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim,

    I would love to be included in your gracious offer. I will email you too.

    Thanks,

    Brenda

  • flowerpixie
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim,
    I would love some of your seeds, I am sending an email. Thank you very much! Flowerpixie

  • maemae0312
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Jim,

    I would love some seed and have sent you an email.

    Thanks,
    mary

  • zinaray
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I would love some seed, sending e- mail Thanks Zinaray

  • greenhousems
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello Jim,

    I sent you a new email as I forgot to enclose my gardenweb name.

    Thank you, Greenhousems

  • jim_6b
    Original Author
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I miscounted on the seed. I only have enough seed for 44 people and were getting close.
    Please remember to post here first and then email me.
    Don't forget your GW name.
    jim_6b

  • seedsanta
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'd love Yvonne's Salvia and promise to follow your instructions. Thanks for your generosity!

  • tina_2
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim - I would love some seed of the e.salvia and echinacea. Let me know . Thank you. tina_2

  • gammy2
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Jim I would like some Yvonne's Salvia and Tennessee Purple Coneflower seeds. Thank you for the offer.
    gammy2 Helen Smith

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I would love some coneflower & salvia. Sending e-mail!

    later...April

  • sybilkrizinski
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Jim, I would love to have both types of seeds. Thanks, Sybil

  • pic_it_up2005
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I would love to have some too, I'll send you an email

  • jim_6b
    Original Author
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Attention Please.

    This offer is closed until I can sit down and sort through everything. I am very busy for the next few days but will be back by Thursday. Thank you
    Jim

  • lysa39
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi
    If you have any more please add me to your list.
    Thanks so much
    Lisa

  • karendee
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    If you reopen the offer I would love some of your seeds.
    I would like some salvia and coneflower seed.
    Thanks,
    Karen

    GW name karendee

  • jim_6b
    Original Author
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'm starting to receive envelopes and plan on sending them back on Saturday. I'm going to talk to the postal workers and make sure that they charge the correct amount for return postage. Hopefully I will be able to reopen the offer Saturday. Please be patient, I will get your seed to you. Thanks.
    jim_6b

  • barbcoleus
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello,
    I sent an email to you privately about these seeds and here is one on the seed forum. Whenever you get a chance or have any, I'd like some of Yvonne's salvia. I don't know if the coneflower would make it down here in zone 10 the sub tropics but I'd like to give it a try if you have any.
    And THanks
    Barb

  • jim_6b
    Original Author
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    The offer is open again. I mailed 16 envelopes back this morning.

    I have enough seed for 7 more people. Remember to post here and email me also. Dont forget to include your GW name.
    If you have any questions please refer to my first post. It has all the information you need to send your envelope to me and receive seed from me.

    lysa39, I saw your post but you need to send me an email if you want some seed.

    I will only be mailing envelopes back to everyone on Saturdays. This is the only time I am able to go to the post office.
    Thanks
    jim_6b

  • chrisd4421
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Jim,
    I would love to participate as well. Just sent an e-mail per the above instructions including this post. Thank you for your time and effort you are putting in here!!

    Chris (GW: chrisd4421)

  • greenbug
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim,
    I would also love some of the Salvia and Coneflower seeds. I will send you an email per your instructions. Please do consider sending the seeds to me since I am a new gardener trying to revive an untended but beautiful yard of my newly bought 40 yr old house.
    Thanks for sharing!!

    Anna (GW: greenbug)

  • tcs1366
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim -- if the offer is still open, I would love to have both of these seeds.

    Thanks - and email is on it's way.

    Terese
    tcs1366

  • lillyjane
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim,
    The seeds got here yesterday, Thank you. YA--HOOOOO!!! LET THE SOWING BEGIN !!!!!! BIG GRINS ")
    Jan aka lillyjane

  • irisheyes66
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim...I'd love to receive some of these seeds! I sent you a separate email as well. Thanks for the generous offer!

    Susan in Kansas
    (GW: irisheyes66)

  • stephiinalta
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello, I am interested in the seeds, I read your directions & I am emailing you now from my email address.

    Stephi M.

  • jim_6b
    Original Author
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello,
    I'm going to close the offer for now. If I have any seed left over, I will reopen the offer. If I haven't emailed everyone who posted here I will in the next few days.
    Thanks
    Jim

  • wartikis
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Jim, I received your seeds today. Thank you so much for your generosity I can't wait to start sowing them. Helma (Hummy1)

  • Christopher (Dallas Garden) Miller
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Put me on your "someone didn't respond" so I'll take some Echinacea tennesse. I have some salvia darcyi seeds to exchange if you're interested.

  • maemae0312
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Jim I received my seeds. Thanks so much!!!!

    Mary

  • irisheyes66
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Received my seeds, and I can't thank you enough!

    Happy Holidays,
    Susan in Kansas

  • tcs1366
    15 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Mine came yesterday. Thanks so much.

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