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["Rob Walton" <waltonrp AT gmail.com>]

> Got a question about the type of seeds to buy.  I have found "heirloom" 
> and
> "organic" seeds as of late, and the heirlooms are less expensive.  I'm now
> debating whether to spend the extra money to ensure that the seeds are
> clean from insecticides.  Any opinions?
>
> Best wishes,
> Melody

Since most of what I am looking for are open-pollinated seeds so that I can 
save seeds from what grows well for me, I've decided to go with price where 
it makes sense. For example, Gurney's had an offer for $25 off an order of 
$50 or more. I ordered $50 and got a 50% discount. I need to stretch my $$. 
Some seeds I got from Harris with a similar offer. They are treated.

Now the militant organic people will tell me that I am not supporting 
companies that are in the "seed preservation" or "organic" movement. Being a 
realist, I still need to stretch $$. That little bit of chemical on the 
seeds is probably going to mean less to me than continuing to eat vegetables 
from the grocery.

I still like to support the smaller companies that maintain and distribute 
older varieties. I also notice that they seem to be quicker to get the seeds 
packed and shipped.

Rob -Va