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[Rating] Neutral [Author] SamsDaughter (2 reviews) [Content] 
On Mar 8, 2006, SamsDaughter White Cloud, MI wrote: I had ordered from Johnny's for many years--up until the past few years. Their prices are very high; I can buy the same varieties from other reputable companies for much less and get the same amount, the same quality, of seed. There were several things I wanted from this years' book, but found them elsewhere. I didn't want to pay shipping for the couple of things I couldn't find anywhere else. Price is the major reason I'm not ordering from Johnny's anymore. I did have a problem with some supposedly disease-resistant tomatoes from Johnny's; (JTO) those tomatoes were the poorest performing of the 10 or so different varieties I grew! The tomatoes never ripened, just turning a sickly pinky-orange and were hard. The vines sickened and died. When I contacted the company, they expressed dismay, but I never heard from them, no refund, nothing. Johnny's catalog is beautiful--the culture information is wonderful. (I remember when it was newsprint, and the prices were reasonable.) They are doing a great job of introducing new varieties and have many awards to their credit. I usually grow "Fortex" pole beans that they developed--I've not found a better bean! However, I can buy "Fortex" seeds, same size packet, same quality, for less money at another seed house. I always read Johnny's catalog, mark the things I'd like, hoping their prices will be competitive, but they are always the most expensive. Please cut corners somewhere else and lower your prices, Johnny's, and you'll have me back as a customer, tomatoes notwithstanding!
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