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Re: Catalog ordering

I didn't think too highly of the consumers reports report.  They tested all
companies for the same set of plants instead of testing them for thier
specialties.  A lot of the companies they tested might specialize in roses
for instance and just offer a few companions as an afterthought.  They would
order a coreopsis or something (I don't remember what was on their order
list) and then make a sweeping statement on the quality of the plants from
this company and their growth.

And they rated Michigan Bulb high.. nuff said? :/

At 08:13 AM 8/27/97 -0400, you wrote:
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>I order from Bluestone Perennials almost exclusively for common perennials.
>The plants, while smallish, are healthy and grow well, most blooming the
>first season out.  Plus, you can't beat their guarantee and prices, and I
>love the offer of the free plants every year.  However, I absolutely drool
>over the White Flower Farm catalog.  To me, they are the very best in the
>business -- but be prepared to pay more for their very high quality.  It is
>worth it.  I will buy from there what I can't get from Bluestone.  (Note:
>what I pay for one plant at White Flower Farm is equal to three plants at
>Bluestone)
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>Consumer Reports had an article rating the perennial mail order business a
>while back (about 6 months ago).  It might be worth your while to try to
>check that out.  I also remember seeing a web site along these same lines.
>Web surfers could post comments about their favorite or least favorite
>companies.  Try searching for it when you get a chance.
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Shelley
USDA Zone 6A 
Sunset Zone 39
Detroit

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