Buyer Beware - Can O' Worms
Jamie (Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:36:11 PDT)
Jim,
I can only echo your words. As the old gardener's adage goes, " a cheap
shovel, is an expensive shovel!" I am always shocked and amazed at what is
foisted upon an unwary public, especially here in Europe, where we should be
more careful with the backyard. True bargains are GETTING what you paid
for!
Ciao,
Jamie V.
Cologne
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Waddick" <jwaddick@kc.rr.com>
To: "Pacific Bulb Society" <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 4:03 PM
Subject: [pbs] Buyer Beware - Can O' Worms
Dear all;
I didn't really mean to open up a replay of 'horror shows',
but to relate a recent example.
New growers especially need to be aware of unscrupulous
business practices of many mass marketers. Buy bulbs from dedicated
specialty growers. Observe your plants at bloom to verify their ID.
Don't be taken in by claims.
Most important don't let low prices equal bargains. You buy
what you pay for. I especially hate the color enhancements in
catalogs on bulb packages.
Best Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
E-fax 419-781-8594
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