FAQ
Are you a farm?
No. I am a hobby gardener and these are my extra tubers.
Are you licensed?
Yes, I am licensed and inspected by the State of New York. All these dahlias were grown, dug & divided by me.
Do you test for viruses?
No. Just assume if you're getting it from me it's got a virus. That's the reality of vintage dahlias, they're all infected. I don't bother testing. But, I do throw away stuff that has obvious signs of virus, like concentric circles that aren't from bug damage. I also show, so plants that aren't thriving and have good flower form are tossed. These tubers are from plants that are looking good and have nice flowers. Why grow crappy plants?
IF YOU'RE NOT COMFORTABLE GETTING A TUBER THAT MIGHT BE VIRUSED, DON'T BUY FROM ME. JUST DON'T. THESE WON'T MAKE YOU HAPPY.
When is your sale?
I'm going to start my sale as soon as I'm done digging & dividing. The purpose of this is to get rid of the tubers that I cannot possibly store for the winter and then plant in the spring.
Why is shipping so expensive?
Shipping is for a medium flat rate box with a 72 hr heat pack. I am shipping starting on the day of the sale, going in the order received. STUFF NEEDS TO GO IMMEDIATELY.
Do you combine shipping?
No. Sorry. I'm one person and this is my hobby. I don't have capacity to combine a zillion orders and then issue all the refunds. If you don't like this, don't shop here.
Refunds?
No, sorry. No refunds. If your stuff got banged up in the mail, file a claim on the package's insurance.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes!! Contact me in advance of the sale so I can confirm that I can have a phyto cert issued for your order. I will work with you on shipping times.
The tuber I bought from you rotted?
Bad luck. Sorry. It happens to all of us and I cannot control what happens to the tubers when they're in your possession, including their failure to thrive. No refunds for tubers that go on to rot for you.
Will there be a spring sale?
No. Anything extra I have in the spring will be donated to the Souther Tier Dahlia Society sale. You're welcome to attend!
Is anything you sell trademarked or otherwise restricted?
No. I only have public domain dahlias available. I will only ever have public domain dahlias available. No restrictions of any kind!
Where are your photos from?
Me. These are mine. I personally took all of these photos. If you find someone who is not me using them, please let me know.
Is there a limit to how many tubers I can buy?
No. This is my online yard sale--I cannot manage how many you buy. I just need things out of my basement so I can live a sane life. Just don't be obnoxious and buy everything. No one likes that.