Navigating Contracts, Services, and Certification for Wholesale Plant Purchases
Nursery Policies & Special Arrangements
Jon’s Nursery policies do not apply to customers which require contracted purchase agreements and prices and/or special services, terms, conditions of sale or delivery, which are not specifically included herein. We reserve the right to waive any part or all provisions or obligations of our standard policies to accommodate such arrangements. Mass merchants, co-ops or others requiring UPC, SKU or item number identification on products or billing will be provided with prices and terms commensurate with their requirements.
NEW CUSTOMERS Because we are a wholesale nursery, new customers will be required to show proof of nursery certification or stock dealer certification upon initial application to purchase our plant material.
TERMS Normal payment terms are cash on delivery; unless prior approval is obtained, or dealer is currently licensed according to the Florida Agricultural Bond Law (Florida Statutes Sec. 604.15-604.30) such payment shall be cash currency, certified check, cashier’s check or credit card. (American Express, Discover, Master Card or Visa.) Credit can be arranged by submitting a credit application for investigation and allowing 30 days approval. For customers with approved credit, invoices are due on a 30 day net basis. Past due accounts will be subject to service charges assessed at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) on any balance over 30 days. Customer agrees to pay any and all reasonable collection expenses, including attorney’s fees and court costs, should such action become necessary to effect settlement. We reserve the right to cancel credit at any time.
WARRANTY Jon’s Nursery, Inc. warrants, to the extent of the purchase price, that all nursery stock sold is true to name. We give no other warranty, expressed of implied, and will under no circumstances be liable for more than the actual purchase price of the plant material.
DELIVERY We will be glad to arrange delivery by our trucks in the areas we serve. Orders are pooled on a stand-by basis until the load is adequate to ship. Arrangements of LTL and full semi-loads of loose plants on common carriers are the responsibility of the customer. U.P.S., Parcel Post, or Air Freight deliveries can be arranged at cost for orders over the $200.00 minimum. The boxing charge for bare root daylilies is $.25 per plant. For all other plants the charge will be $8.00 per box delivery charge and $2.50 tray charge. (Pick-up discounts do not apply.) Our plant material is inspected prior to shipment and is in good condition when accepted by transportation company. We cannot be responsible for the safe arrival of plant materials. If damage occurs enroute, please contact your carrier-agent to make an inspection. Claims for damage or loss in transit should be made with the carrier.
ALL SHIPMENTS TRAVEL AT PURCHASER’S EXPENSE AND RISK, F.O.B. JON’S NURSERY, INC. IFA & DIAPREPES SURCHARGE Shipments outside the regulated Imported Fire Ant and in the Texas Diaprepes quarantine zones require special treatment and will be assessed a surcharge to cover our costs.
| DRENCH CHARGE PER CONTAINER | |
| 4″ | 2 CENTS |
| 6″ | 3 CENTS |
| 8″ | 5 CENTS |
| 10″ | 10 CENTS |
| 14″ | 20 CENTS |
| 17″ | 25 CENTS |
| Minimum of $15.00 charge for any order requiring drench. | |
DEMURRAGE 10% of invoice will be added for unreasonable delay or when adequate help is not furnished for unloading our trucks. We make every effort to maintain scheduled times of delivery to each customer; please respect our drivers’ schedules by promptly unloading your order. (A copy of ‘Delivery Procedures’ available upon request.)
PICK-UP Walk-in orders will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. It is recommended that orders for pickup be placed 24 hours in advance to insure prompt loading.
DISCOUNTS A 5% discount will apply to orders over $200.00 picked up at the nursery. Our Annual Volume Discount Program is explained below.
DEPOSITS A deposit and firm delivery date must accompany any order for future delivery beyond 30 days. The Terms of our “Deposit Contract” are binding and if not met, the deposit will be forfeited and materials being held will be returned to inventory for sale, at our option. For complete terms and conditions contact our office.
ANNUAL DISCOUNT VOLUME PLAN
Discounts levels for calendar year will be based upon each customer’s cumulative purchases beginning January 1, through December 31. The following chart and provisions will be used to determine each customer’s status under the program. Discounts will be given on plant material purchased at regular catalog price and on sale items unless specifically stated otherwise. Discounts will not be given on net priced catalog items or transportation. However, all plant material purchases, including specials and net priced items, will apply to the cumulative total of annual purchases that determine the next year’s discount level.
Customers who exceed their given discount level will receive the greater discount for the remainder of the current year. Accounts which become delinquent will be subject to the loss of all privileges under this program. Maximum discount possible is 27% (Includes volume, pick-up, and show discounts).
| VOLUME PURCHASES | DISCOUNT LEVEL |
| $5,000 to $15,000 | 2% |
| $15,000 to $35,000 | 4% |
| $35,000 to $65,000 | 6% |
| $65,000 to $100,000 | 8% |
| $100,000 to $150,000 | 12% |
| Over $500,000 | 14% |
Ensuring Quality Service for Landscape Professionals
Wholesale Inventory Availability
Landscape professionals interested in purchasing from Jon’s Nursery must first contact the nursery for new customer information.
This process helps streamline the purchasing experience and ensures that Jon’s Nursery maintains a focus on serving its intended customer base.
