PACKAGING

Page Updated: October 10, 2008

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Improved Packaging Stands Up to the Test!

Our $uper$aver™ Freight program has saved our customers over $1,200,000.00 in freight charges since the 2005-06 season!

With our improved packaging and distribution methods, damaged or frozen freight has been reduced to 5/100 of a percent in claims. That's over 99.9% delivered without damage, offering you the Peace of Mind you deserve.

The Big Box Rocks, But Doesn't Roll

By switching to our new, larger, square box we have greatly reduced the potential of it getting turned on it's side during transit to you. Another great benefit is that we will now ship twice the number of trays per box at near the same cost as the smaller box. This equals great savings to you - calculate your cost per tray and compare! (see rates)

During the 2004-05 season , Four Star Greenhouse had been trialing a new larger box with select customers across the nation. Starting for the 2005-06 season, this became our shipping box of choice, and we have converted all shipping utilizing this packaging method. This improved packaging has been tested to ensure your Proven Winners and Proven Selections product reach you in the best possible condition. The best part is that our new box allows twice the product packed per box while being less likely to turn over, allowing plants to arrive in better condition.

• Our larger box has a lower probability of turning over
• Larger mass = less cold exposure for plants
• Higher quality of trays - double the plants per box
• More plants per shipment means lower freight per plant shipped
• Fewer boxes eliminates the need to unpack as many boxes, with less waste for a healthier environment

Every Tray is Carefully packed; bagged, matching variety tags are sent with every tray.

Protective nets are placed over any trays we feel need extra protection. This protective
net ensures that the plants are held in place to arrive to you in the best possible condition.

Direct Shipments via Four Star Truck

With direct to your door delivery Four Star can protect your plants from cold and damage during handling by at least 65%. By delivering plants on our temperature controlled trucks, we reduce damaging exposure and excess handling.

Liners are delivered (with tags) unboxed, on our racks, covered for extra insulation and protection, direct to your place of business - during business hours!

We do our best to deliver as many orders every week with this service as possible, however can not guarantee this delivery method for every order. Different factors when scheduling orders for shipment may be size of order, time of year and current workload, truck availability, etc.

Rest assured, your order will arrive to your door as this is Four Star's way of doing business. No need to run to the airport to pick up your product. With our new improved for 2007-08, we offer this great new service and at greatly reduced prices. Please see our Shipping Schedule and Shipping Rates area of this site to get all the details about our new SuperSaver™ Freight program.

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