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alpine and rock plants, wildflowers and dwarf conifers
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Updated: October 25th, 2008
Arrowhead Shopping Cart Now Online
Visit and Shop Here
The Arrowhead Alpines shopping cart is now online at Arrowheadshopping.com. Except for the fact that not all the pictures are uploaded, it is fully functional and you can now place orders with confidence. If you have any problems with the cart drop us an email or give us a call at 1-517-223-3581. For a more detailed explanation about what is going on with the cart and the catalog check out the personal message from Bob.
Shopping Cart Specials
15% Sign-Up Discount Coupon
For our Online Store’s grand opening, we’ve put in place a few specials we encourage you to take advantage of. First off, a 15% discount coupon is available upon creating an account with us. After you've done so, you may enter "ARROWHEAD" on the final checkout screen to receive your 15% discount. This expires New Years Eve of 2008.
Epimediums 30% off
All of our Epimediums are on sale as well, for 30% percent off the regular price. Our Epimedium sale expires the 30th of November, so place your orders soon.
A Message from Bob to Our Friends and Customers:
Over the years many of our customers have become close friends, others only know me through my writings and often draw some rather odd conclusions, you would not believe some of the letters we get. Because of the personalized nature of the catalog, new customers do tend to call and chat as if they were old friends. I do still answer the phone around here, which is almost unheard of in business nowadays, and mostly enjoy talking to customers.
This year there are some changes, due to the high cost of printing and mailing and the fact that the economy seems to be melting down, we do not know if we will get a 2009 catalog out this year and if we do it may be only a limited run to the regular customers.
On the plus side, Ender has been working on a shopping cart; a full e-commerce MySQL-php monster, the same software that Google and Nasa uses. We think we have the bugs all crushed, our beta testers report no major problems, and we are very confident about security. Credit card info is encrypted and processed offline which is a bit slower but much safer and more error free. As of now the only thing not finished is prescaling and uploading all the pictures which will still take a few weeks to finish, check back for more pictures each week and do call or email if you have any problems with the cart. Ender has turned into a hell of a coder and is going freelance, if you need a small web presence site or a full cart send him an email at enderstewart@arrowheadshopping.com.
The other reason the catalog is so uncertain is that I have been diagnosed with colon cancer and doing the chemo thing limits me a bit. Still I am optimistic, and hey if I were a mouse they would have me cured 100%. I would like to thank all of you for your words of encouragement, and support, a packet of seed or a cutting, even some weird insect always puts a smile on my face, and many of you have helped keep me grinning. Many of you ask what they can do to help, the best thing is to stop out and say hi or place an order. Between my illness and the world economy, it puts a huge financial strain on things and any orders are hugely appreciated. We have some fantastic looking stuff on the nursery and a few new sales going so please check out the new cart and let us know what you think.
-Bob Stewart
The 2008 Catalog is Available
You should have received our 2008 Catalog in January if you are on our mailing list. If you are not on our mailing list, you can download an electronic copy of the 2008 Catalog by clicking the link. If you would like a paper copy of the catalog mailed to you, send an email to the catalog request email address and give us your mailing address.
Arrowhead on TV
Check your local PBS listings for the show GardenSMART. Arrowhead is featured in the first episode of the 2008 season. The episode is called, "Arrowhead Alpines - One of the best collectors nurseries in the country." Wow!
The 2008 Catalog Web Pages
2008: Conifers -- Ordering Information
Araucaria - Chamaecyparis
Obtusa
Chamaecyparis Pisifera -
Juniperus
Larix - Taxus
Thuja -Tsuga
Grafted Conifers:
Abies
Cedrus - Metasequoia
Picea
Pinus alb. - Pinus pum.
Pinus res. - Taxodium
Late Additions
2008: Evergreens & Shrubs -- Ordering Information
A.B |
C |
D.E.F.G |
H.I.J.K |
L.M.N.O.P
Q.R.S |
T.U.V.W.X.Z
2008: Minor Bulbs -- Ordering Information
Albuca - Crocus
Cyclamen - Leucojum
Lilium - Zigadenus
2008: Perennials & Rock Plants -- Ordering
Information
The best thing to do is to contact Bob at the phone number at the bottom of this page in the evening hours. Bob and Brigitta don't have the time to respond to email.
DISCLAIMER: A note from Bob Stewart, the author of this catalog:
"I am stuck with the task of writing this thing. Neither Brigitta nor anyone else is responsible for its content. If this catalog offends you (and I probably have offended everyone at one time or another), blame it on me. Please direct your complaints to Bob. (It won't do any more good than writing government officials but we may get a good laugh from it)."
Bob & Brigitta Stewart, Owners