General Info

Hummert International is a commercial distributor of horticultural supplies and equipment. The company was started in 1934 by August H. Hummert Sr. who provided seeds and supplies to St. Louis area florists, professional gardeners and vegetable growers. The company's identity has been established by its supply catalog. Starting with a 16-page pamphlet in 1935, the Hummert horticultural supply catalog has expanded to more than 575 pages printed in full color. The catalog has become an industry standard for the presentation of products to customers. The company has customers in all 50 states and in more than 70 foreign countries. It maintains an inventory of more than 32,000 products. Product categories include chemical applicators, fertilizers, soil test equipment, greenhouses, landscape tools, lawn and garden supplies, plant containers, soil conditioners, watering supplies and plants. Hummert International's headquarters in Earth City, Mo., with other locations in Topeka, Kan., and Springfield, Mo.