MAN...S&H can't even get Minerva right!

15 years ago

So....I am so dissapointed over the S&H sale. They must have thought, "Let's just give 'em bulbs...no one will care what they are!" My 2 JUMBO Minerva bulbs have bloomed pure orange! I was so hoping for some great quality Minervas! Even though they are a common bulb, they are so pretty when good quality.

I'll post photos tomorrow. Wonder....anyone else with "orange" Minervas from S&H? They claim that they have the right to substitute bulbs if the ones we ordered weren't available. Sorry, but I don't agree. Even at a great price, you should get what you order. Looks like I'll have some to give away (or trade).

Kristi (with a cold and not happy about another solid orange bloom)

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jodik_gw
15 years ago
I'm sorry to hear that you're sick, and I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the nice Minervas you wanted.

I have the flu, myself, so I know how you feel... very poorly. I've been sleeping almost all day, and I still feel poorly.

I think if a company is going to substitute, they should ask if it's ok first... and not just ship you anything. It's your money they're getting, and they should be trying to make you happy... you're the customer, and you very well could have bought from somewhere else in the first place.

I'd be a bit upset. I like Minerva, and if I order a Minerva, I would expect a Minerva. Or a credit.
kitty747
15 years ago
First, let me say how badly I feel that some of my friends are not feeling well. This has been a rough spring on our bodies - lots of bugs floating around.

Here's Wonderland to help you to feel better. Actually, in person she's a bit lighter pink.
{{gwi:405780}}

And here she is closer.
{{gwi:405781}}
BTW, it should have seed.

I also ended up with a number of oranges this year. Thinking about potting them all in one big pot. The heartbreak was an orange for Snow White. Now, Orange Sovereign is about to open.
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frank27603
15 years ago
Hope you guys feel better...no fun!

Kristi- The ad should state that "right to subsitute" or they should advertise just bulbs and not by name. That seems a bit arrogant, but S&H is very good about customer satisfaction I've found. If I were you, I would politely let them know that you expect a refund if they cannot provide you with what you ordered. They will most likely happlily oblige.

Kitty- What a looker Wonderland is! I love it! Thank you for sharing.

-Frank
jodik_gw
15 years ago
Wonderland is a wonder! Beautiful, Kitty! It resembles a very light Minerva to my eyes, but I know it's just the way the camera saw it. Wonderland is a very lovely variety!

None of my Minervas bloomed this spring. I'm rather disappointed. But, it's a good excuse to buy more this coming fall!
ladyaustin96
15 years ago
Wow, what a beautiful wonderland you have kitty747. I have been blessed with big beautiful minervas this year...and very early too! I just harvested my seeds for this year. Some of the seeds are huge! Does this mean larger blooms on the daughter plants? My wonderland looks like that picture, however I was blessed with five or six blooms on each stalk! Hopefully can post pictures next week.

I'd be glad to share some with you Kristi, if that will help chase away the amy blues and make you feel better as well. I know this is not exchange forum...these are a gift offer!

Kim

Here is a link that might be useful: Minerva from 2008
kaboehm (zone 9a, TX USA)
Original Author
15 years ago
Hey Kim....we swap seeds and bulbs all the time here!S&H has offered their sincerest apologies and they say that they are contacting their bulb vendors to obtain IDs.

Thanks for the offer of seeds, but I have close to 40 crosses of my own that I am germanating right now, so my space is limited. I actually have several Minerva bulbs, but was looking forward to a couple new sets of blooms.

Thanks!
Kristi

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