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Seeds arrived in excellent condition. Envelope was pristine. As requested, I planted almost all of them. Here's where they are right now. (BTW, I have 96 varieties in the mix this year.)

I have two cells with seeds older than 12 years that have good germination. So, results show viability factors quite well.

My seed starting medium is always MG Seed Starting Mix.

At the 15 day point.

Alice's Egypt - 3 of 9
Bulgarskoye Chudo - 2 of 13
Father - 3 of 9
Grandma Oliver's Chocolate - 0 of 8
La Grosse a Lulu - 2 of 6
That Russian Tomato - 2 of 7

Not really good

in the same flats, I had the following results from seed I had saved and some from a few other folks.

Big Orange Volunteer - 3 year old seed - 19 of 20
Stick - 8 year old seed - 4 of 5
Merced OP - 4 year old seed - 6 of 6
Mischka - 6 year old seed - 5 of 5 (Got these from Carolyn)

I need to get some Grandma Oliver's Chocolate to try again. Anyone who can send me a few, i'd really appreciate it. I have lots to trade. Tell me what you might need. Thanks in advance.