What do grade classification of plants/bulbs mean?

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  1. JonTheRevelator

    JonTheRevelator New Seed

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    I've been noticing lately, as I'm shopping for plants (caladiums most recently), that some are classified into grades (#1, #2, etc.). What does this mean exactly and how are they seperated into different grades? Thanks :)



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  2. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm pretty sure the grades refer to the size, age and quality of the bulbs. The #1's are larger and top quality, with size/quality going down has the number gets higher.
     

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