Re: Bulb Source Ratings
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Bulb Source Ratings
- From: "* A* M* <w*@Ra.MsState.Edu>
- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 14:08:31 -0600 (MDT)
On Wed, 3 Sep 1997 Irisborer@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 97-09-03 00:38:09 EDT, you write:
> >
> > The September issue of CONSUMER REPORTS has rated major sources on
> >certain, selected bulbs. The rankings are as follows:
> >
> > 1. White Flower Farm
> > 2. Local nurseries (open stock)
> > 3. Breck's
> > 4. Dutch Gardens
> > 5. Van Dyck's Flower Farms
> > 6. Van Bourgodien Brothers
> > 7. Home Depot
> > 8. Frank's Nursery
> > 9. Wal*Mart
> > 10. Kmart
> > 11. Michigan Bulb Company ('small size and unhealthy appearance')
>
> Hey Walter.... this makes me wonder about Consumer Reports! On a scale of 1
> to 10, Michigan Bulb should get at LEAST a minus 13! The fact that it's even
> on the list is disheartening.
>
I don't know why these companies were selected. Of course, there
are a lot more they could have included.
Walter Moores
Enid Lake, MS 7/8
