Shipping Instructions

These guidelines should be followed for all types of plant samples.

1. Fill out the accompanying Plant Diagnostic Checksheet (PDF) as completely as possible.
2. Send a plentiful amount of FRESH plant material, it is best to include the entire plant when possible. Dig (do not pull) up the plant and ship as soon as possible.
3. Send a sample characteristic of the problem that exhibits a range of symptoms.
4. DO NOT ADD WATER OR WET PAPER TOWELS TO THE SAMPLE!
5. Seal the plant material in a plastic bag and pack in a crush-proof container.
6. Send only one type of sample in each bag.
7. Send information in a separate plastic bag.
8. Include necessary payment with sample.
9. Send samples on or before Wednesday in order to avoid weekend storage at the post office