Gardenwatchdog currently has 335 positive, 121 neutral, 317 negatives reviews for Springhill. They are not on the list of companies that I'm rushing out to order from.

Lynda

Thanks Lynda, I totally forgot about Gardenwatchdog.
I figured they lost their reputation,maybe i will find these same plants someplace else,or wait for the seed to show up eh.
cAROL

cAROL, Check out Bluestone Perennials. They have excellent customer feedback on Gardenwatchdog and are a Top 30 company. They guarantee every plant they sell. I've been buying from them more than 4 years and don't even look at the Michigan Bulb or Springhill catalogs anymore. If you're going to mail order anything, give Bluestone a look. Their website is easy to navigate too. Helps if you know botanical names but you can use their search engine if you're looking for something specific and only have the common name. They also offer a free catalog and it's a beautiful one with lots of plant info.

Thank you gardenweed,i will look into this right now.:0)
cAROL

I second Bluestone. The plants are a little small, but grow like gangbusters! I ordered several things from them last year, and all thrived and did very well. :)

I ordered for the 1st time from Bluestone, and their customer service is great! I called a couple of times with questions cuz this is the 1st time I've ordered plants thru the mail and they were always patient and helpful.

I can't wait til my Arizona Gaillardia gets here! (April)

I orderd from them years ago and michigan bulb and was disapointed with both.

I will try bluestone if I do order.

Arizona Gaillardia sounds nice....I hope you save seeds!
Karen

Keep the Spring Hill catalog for ideas only..their reputation and also yous mentioned Michigan bulb isn't great. Their catalog used to have some great garden plans that you can implement yourself by planting your own seeds according to their plans. Stick with companies that are recogonized by Dave's garden or by members on this website. You can always use the SH and Michigan bulb catalog for making seed envelopes for trades. Pictures from Annie's annuals catalog made very beautiful seed envelopes for me, once BR from South Boston, Va. send me simple instructions to follow.

I have always had good luck with Spring Hill replacing my plants that died but I have had better luck with the Bluestone plants staying alive.

gaillardia arizona sun is a dwarf, which I like, cuz the regular ones always flop over.
here is a picture.
I can't paste the picture here, so link below.

Yes Karen, I'll save seeds! :)

Here is a link that might be useful: gaillardia arizona sun

I ordered once from Spring Hill and that was enough of that. I think everything I got from them died.

I order every year Bluestone and have not been disappointed. Stay away from Spring Hill and its sister companies, they are all crap.

Jen

I agree about Springhill and Michigan bulb. I just looked through their catalogs and was burned to see the prices they charge for bulbs and bare root plants. I can pay the same or less at my local fancy nursery and get a much bigger plant in terrific health.

Since comparing bulb prices a few years ago, I no longer buy bulbs from anyone but Van Engelen's. Their quality, customer service, and prices can't be beat.

Their catalog doesn't have photos (because they are wholesalers), but their sister (retail) company, John Scheepers, does have photos, so get their catalog and see everything Van Engelen's sells.

Would appreciate receiving flower catalog.