The scoop on 'Odyssey Bulbs'

I have placed about 5 orders from Odyssey Bulbs and have always received top notch bulbs and excellent service. Russell offers what many other companies neglect (perhaps they believe we aren't interested??). These bulbs are not hard to grow, just hard to find.
Russell has responded promptly to my emails and is clearly knowledgeable and enamoured of what he sells. Do not hesitate to order from his site. Five star rating from me !!!!!

Nice selection of Lachenalia. The bulbs received appear robust. Odyssey does carry some real exotics.

I've ordered from Russell for several years now and always been very happy with the service, communication, and quality of the plants. I was very impressed by the condition my most recent order, which contained sensitive plants like aconitum and hepatica, which if allowed to dry out would likely be non-viable, and the same if too wet also. All were clearly in very good shape and starting to send out the very first bit of fall new root growth (very vigorously).

I ordered the "Corydalis Corps-Eastern Edition" from Odyssey. Russell provided excellent communication and my order arrived when promised even though I ordered seven months in advance! The bulbs were plump and healthy looking with roots. I planted them right away and can't wait to see what comes up next Spring. Would definitely order again.

I saw an article in a horticulture magazine showing several corydalis that I had never seen before. The article referred prospective buyers to Odyssey Bulbs, among others in Europe. I accessed the website, fell in love and ordered a few. I expected my package to arrive in spring. Two days later I was the happy owner of my bulbs. Turnaround time was exceptional. With the exception of raccoons digging up the bulbs twice - just to sniff, I guess - my experience with Odyssey is unbelieveably good! Keep on keeping on.

I placed an order last summer for some winter blooming bulbs. They have the best selection on hard to find items and the best prices. Shipping was alittle late, but I recieved a call from them notifying me and explaining why, which I greatly appreciated. All of the bulbs did wonderfully and even bloomed for me this winter.

I placed 2 orders with Odyssey this year. I was impressed with his inventory, lots of unusual, hard to find bulbs, esp. S. African stuff. I was quite pleased when my order arrived in a timely fashion, and the quality was excellent. I will be ordering again next year.

I ordered two dragon arum bulbs, I believe on December 16th. Upon ordering them, they arrived about less than a week later. I am very pleased.

So far, so good. I love the selection and the climate information in the catalog. I succumbed to the many enticements in Odyssey Bulbs' catalog and placed a hefty order for this fall. The Colchicums (three) and a Fritillaria arrived last night, and all look like healthy, large bulbs. I received emails confirming my order and at the time of shipping in a timely fashion, and the bulbs arrived quickly after that notification.


I know the Colchicums will do just fine, but the Fritillaria is a new thing for me to try. If it fails, it is NOT the proprietor's fault. I'm having a Very Dull Gardening Year if I don't manage to kill off at least 25% of my "Hmmm...I wonder if I can get THIS to grow here" projects.

I bought some crinum bulbs here last year and was very pleased. Big nice bulbs. Excellent packaging and free shipping, too! The pricing was very fair. I will be a repeat customer! I had a nice phone conversation with the owner & he put me in touch with a local crinum grower. Nice people to deal with. A+A+A+

I've ordered frequently from Odyssey since its inception. Mr. Stafford makes every effort to accomodate your needs, including multiple shipments for different bulbs in a single order so that you will receive them at precisely the right time. He carries the largest collections of Colchicum and Crocosmia I have ever seen. He carries items rarely available, like the Chilean Blue Crocus, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus. Prices are very reasonable and quality is exceptional. He includes dual planting instructions for every bulb; both in ground and container. And he is happy to answer questions via phone or email. Get his catalogue!

I've placed at least three orders with Odyssey and have been pleased with all the merchandise. They are friendly and have the largest selection of unusual hardy bulbs I've been able to find in the U.S. Their species Crocus and Colchicum selections from the fall catalog are especially wonderful.