Crosman's Seeds

Hours of operation
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon (hours changed)
(open Saturdays during peak season, call ahead to confirm)

Ordering Information

All Crosman's Seeds are tested for top germination.  We will replace without cost any seed that does not grow when planted according to instructions.  Germination and growth depend on proper planting, soil, weather conditions and other factors over which we have no control.  We cannot be responsible for the crop or for any amount greater than the purchase price of the seed.

Where we ship
We ship anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.  Phyto-sanitary certificates are needed for other countries due to their agricultural custom laws.  Canada requires the certificate for vegetable and grass seeds.  No certificate is needed for flower seeds.  The appropriate arrangements can be made for promotional packets.  Please contact us for further information.

To order grass seed
Please call for shipping charges.  If you are local or in the Rochester area you can pick up the seed yourself.  We currently accept credit cards for phone orders only of $10.00 or more.  We accept Master Card and Visa.  Sorry, no American Express.  Otherwise, you may send us a check payable to: CROSMAN SEED CORP.  If you would care to see our product, please visit Lawn Care.

To order packet seeds
Simply indicate on the order form the number of packets ordering of each item.  The order form is located on the last page of the Home Gardener's Order Form which you can download below.  Please include your name and address and print clearly.  Do not forget shipping and handling charges, there is a table included to help determine shipping costs. This table of shipping and handling costs are for the seed packets only.  Please call for pricing on anything else.

Minimum order $3.00.  No COD orders.  All orders, if complete, will be shipped within 3 business days.  Orders will usually be shipped by first class or priority mail.  Please make check or money order payable to: CROSMAN SEED CORP.  NO CASH.

The order form is the only "catalog" available.  We do not publish a picture catalog so that we can keep our prices competitive.  If you would care to see our product, please visit the Seed Rack.

To download the order form, click on the link below.  
(Approximately 59 K)  This is the 2008 Order Form
To be able to read this you need to have Adobe's Acrobat Reader (free of charge from Adobe).

History

Crosman's Seeds is a family run business since 1838.

Charles Frederick Crosman was the original founder and owner of Crosman Seed Company, Inc.  When Charles F. Crosman arrived in Rochester, NY he found a region devoted to agriculture.  There was a constant demand for good seed from the new settlers in the Genesee Country.  From the first, seeds were principal commodity handled by Mr. Crosman.  On the death of the founder in 1866, the business passed to his two sons, Charles W. (20 years old) and George F. (17 years old) Crosman.  Without hesitation, they assumed control of his affairs, organized the business on a new basis and greatly expanded their operations. 

The two sons maintained seed beds in the Rochester area as well as in Canada and Michigan to be used as trial grounds to test seeds.  The Crosman Brothers produced large quantities of seeds by distributing choice varieties to farmers of Monroe County and taking the pay in a part of the crop.  As the business continued to expand various wholesale and retail outlets were opened in the heart of the City of Rochester.

From 1905 to 1908 the large real estate holdings were rapidly developed by the Crosman Realty Company. During this time the Crosman Seed Company absorbed many small seed business in the area.

The Crosman Brothers Seed Company came under new management in 1924 and moved to West Commercial Street in East Rochester.  Its headquarters were then established in the large factory buildings formerly used by Miss Kate Gleason for the manufacture of trailer cars.  The Crosman management passed to C. J. McRoberts, President; C. Stolbrand, Secretary; H. W. Mapstone, Sales Manager.

By 1928, Herbert William Mapstone had acquired ownership.  He continued as president of Crosman Seed Company for 52 years until his death in 1979.  During this period the company directed its interests and sales to wholesale packet production.

After many years of continuous operation the company was documented at the Smithsonian Institution.

The Crosman Seed Corporation continues under operation of the Herbert W. Mapstone family.  Present operational directors are Justine A. Mapstone, William R. Mapstone, and Craig H. Mapstone.

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