Van Dycks

Shipping & Handling

Rates

As the cost of shipping and fuel continues to increase, we are saddened to inform you that we must now include a fuel surcharge on all orders. Please understand that we have been left with no other alternative to the rising cost of fuel which has resulted in the increased rates the shipping companies charge us.

Please know that we are watching this situation very closely and will make periodic adjustments as these conditions change. Please note the updated shipping table below:

Purchase Amount*Shipping and HandlingFuel SurchargeTotal Shipping and Handling
*Before any clearance discounts.
up to $20.00$6.95$2.00$8.95
$20.01 - $40.00$8.95$2.00$10.95
$40.01 - $60.00$10.95$2.00$12.95
$60.01 - $80.00$12.95$2.00$14.95
$80.01 - $100.00$14.95$2.00$16.95
$100.01 or moreAdd 15%Add 3%Add 18%

Pricing / Packaging

All items are pre-packaged in set units to speed shipping. We, therefore, cannot split quantities to reach a price break. All prices listed are for one variety, color, or as a mixture of colors. Sorry, mixing and matching is not available.

We take great pride in delivering your order in the best possible condition. If you are dissatisfied, please let us know so that we may correct the problem.

Shipping & Handling Information

It is not necessary to specify a shipping date as we will ship at the proper planting time. However, if there is a certain date by which you will need your order, please let us know.

Packing & Shipping:

To enable us to maintain our low prices and ship to you on time, our bulbs are pre-packed in the units indicated for each variety. We cannot split these packs. Bulbs are carefully inspected, packed and shipped to the U.S.A. in temperature controlled containers to ensure safe arrival. Please provide a street address as UPS cannot deliver to post office boxes.

To insure prompt delivery of your order, please give us your delivery address as complete as possible, including street address and post office box, where applicable. We ship by UPS, USPS, priority or other expedited services.

We ship to the 48 contiguous United States. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or APO/FPO addresses.

Spring Information:
Weather permitting, we begin shipping in mid-February. Please keep in mind that bulbs and perennials are susceptible to temperature extremes. Therefore, this schedule may be delayed.
Fall Information:
We begin shipping in mid-September. Lilies, some perennials, and nursery stock are harvested after a hard frost and will not be available for shipment until after October 9th. Please keep in mind that bulbs and perennials are susceptible to temperature extremes. Therefore, this schedule may be delayed.

The Shipping and Handling amount is based on the Total Amount of your purchase.

Ship Date / Hardiness Zone

Orders are shipped at the proper planting time for each area. They are shipped based on the hardiness zone your order is shipped to. The following is an approximate schedule on when we begin shipping to each area.

Zone Lowest Winter
Temperature		 Spring Catalog
Shipping Begins		 Fall Catalog
Shipping Begins
Zone 1
 -50° to -40° F Early May Mid September
Zone 2
 -40° to -30° F Early May Mid September
Zone 3
 -30° to -20° F Early May Mid September
Zone 4
 -20° to -10° F Mid-Late April Mid September
Zone 5
 -10° to 0° F Mid April Late September
Zone 6
 0° to 10° F Late March - Early April Late September
Zone 7
 10° to 20° F Mid - Late March Mid October
Zone 8
 20° to 30° F Early - Mid March Mid October
Zone 9
 30° to 40° F Mid February Late October
Zone 10
 40° to 50° F Mid February Late October
Zone 11
 Above 50° F Mid February Late October

More information on Hardiness Zones

Bulb & Plant Sizes

Sizes of bulbs are often confusing. Generally, the larger the bulb, the better the bulb; larger bulbs produce larger and more flowers. The Dutch standard size is based in centimeters in circumference.

Daffodils (also referred to as Narcissus in the U.S.) are sized as follows: DN I is the largest, with a 16+ centimeters (cm) in circumference; DN II is 14-16 cm; DN III is 12-14 cm.

Tulip bulbs generally fall within three sizes, with varying circumferences: Top size is 12+ cm. Cir. (4-3/4"+ circ.); medium size is 11-12 cm. circ.- with a minimum circumference of 10 cm. (4-3/8") and a maximum circumference of 11 cm. (4-3/4"); and small is 10-11 cm. circ. (4 to 4-3/8" circ.).

Other bulbs (Alliums, Crocus, Iris, Lycoris, Muscari, etc.) have varying bulb sizes, with "top size" being the largest and best bulbs. Top size in some bulbs can be as big as an apple, while top size in others can be small as a pea.

For reference, we have listed all the bulb sizes on this website. You can be assured that all Van Dycks bulbs you receive will be the highest quality Dutch bulbs.

All of our bulbs are commercially grown and not collected from the wild.

No. 1 Size Roots/Liners:
Our perennials spend a growing season in special growing fields or in greenhouses to ensure maximum development. They are then harvested and the most vigorous plants are considered No. 1, blooming size. Generally, these are shipped as dormant bare root plants.
No. 1 Rhizomes:
Top of the line blooming size, a horizontal underground, or partially underground, stem which produces roots, shoots, and leaves. Iris are considered rhizomes.
Bulb Sizes:
Bulbs are listed in centimeters and diameter. This is the international measuring standard for all bulbs. We list only the top of the line blooming bulb sizes.
1-2 and 2-3 Eye Roots:
Eyes refer to the point of growth on a plant root. Depending on the plant, 1-2 or 2-3 eye plant roots are the highest grade and are blooming size. Peonies, Astilbes and Hosta have “eyes”.
Potted Plants:
Indicates the pot size in which a plant will be shipped to you. Where this applies, we have indicated the exact pot size in the item descriptions.
Pricing
All item are prepackaged in set units. All prices listed are for one variety, color or as a mixture of colors. Sorry, mixing and matching is not available.