| Rating | Author | Content |
| Positive | pollyk
Hannibal, NY
(Zone 6a)
(50 reviews)
September 22, 2009 | I ordered bulbs through a co-op, but also ordered on my own in addition to the co-op bulbs.
All the bulbs were fresh and healthy, and I had gorgeous planters full of caladiums this year. Still going strong. I'm going to hate when the frost gets them.
But I know where I can get more next year! |
| Positive | melody
Benton, KY
(Zone 7a)
(16 reviews)
September 22, 2009 | Wonderful bulbs! I'm extremely pleased with the colorful results. I'm over 200 feet off of our rural highway and people who have passed by on the road have commented on the caladiums that literally sparkle along my front walk. |
| Positive | PamelaQ
Navarre, FL
(Zone 8b)
(18 reviews)
September 18, 2009 | I purchased a box of Caladium bulbs from the 'DG Classifieds' here. A large flat rate box - very heavy - arrived. When I opened it my eyes almost popped out! It was just packed as full as can be with bulbs. It had to be hundreds...I planted about a month ago and it looks like every single one has come up. A huge mass of color. Just gorgeous. I would order again and again from here. I love this huge instant planting bed! |
| Positive | luvblueridgemtn
Martinsville, VA
(Zone 7a)
(12 reviews)
July 18, 2009 | I ordered a medium box of mixed bulbs. Box filled to full capacity with really nice firm bulbs. Very pleased with communication and speed of delivery. |
| Positive | seray53
Richmond Hill, GA
(3 reviews)
July 14, 2009 | Bulbs arrived promptly. They were separated into paper bags well marked with extras. All looked healthy and firm. Looking forward to adding to this collection. I will order again. |
| Positive | Iris_SC
Blythewood, SC
(1 review)
July 13, 2009 | I ordered my Caladiums from Bill and this was the BEST ordering experience I ever had. My questions where answered right away, shipping was very fast, packaging was great, the bulbs looked very nice and were just as advertised, and ALL of them grew.FANTASTIC!!!! I WILL be back next year.
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| Positive | RebeccaLynn
Winston Salem, NC
(3 reviews)
May 10, 2009 | In March I ordered 30 #1 Florida Fantasy Caladiums to be sent to me on May 15th. A few days before they were to be shipped, Bill informed me that the #1 bulbs of that variety, were not up to their standards, so he was shipping me 60 #2 bulbs at the same price. They arrived on May 16 in great condition, and they look as large as #1 bulbs I have ordered in the past from other suppliers. I am very pleased.
On August 28th, 2009, RebeccaLynn added the following:
My caladiums in August are absolutely beautiful! overflowing the flower pots on my porches with plants full of huge, heatlhy, colorful leaves. |
| Positive | bleek
Lawrenceville, GA
(Zone 7a)
(1 review)
May 07, 2009 | Over the years I had bought a lot of Caladiums from various growers and I have to tell you that the ones I got from biLL were the most generous in size of all. I had ordered 400 mixed #2 bulbs and all bulbs were firm and healthy. Some of the early varieties had started to make a sprout, but that's OK, it's time for them since you can not stop Mother Nature. Packing was great and no bulbs were damaged in transit. I'll be back next year. |
| Negative | yardenman2118
Waldorf, MD
(1 review)
May 05, 2009 | NEGATIVE! I ordered the 40lb mixed caladium rainbow mix. I was stunned to find a simple (damp) large box intermixed with just bulbs and styrene peanuts. It took hours to carefully pick the bulbs out of the packing material.
Most had shoots, so I had to very careful not to break any off. Do you realize how much care that takes? Maybe I should have just dumped the single large box into a trash barrel of water and scooped the styrene out first and then drained the barrel!
But I did it the careful way, one bulb at a time. Foolish me, I did expect the bulbs to come in plastic or mesh containers in some set quantity like daffodils or tulips.
I don't care how good the bulbs are (and they don't seem that impressive - many are soft), I will never order from Caladium Bulbs 4 Less again!
I've been stewing over this for 2 weeks since they arrived. They were planted immediately, but I don't have good hopes. I'm not posting a negative report happily.
Mostly, I just want to suggest that the shipping/packing is awful! But a lot of the bulbs seemed very soft and I assume that is not good. If I get 30% growing, I'll consider myself lucky.
Company representative comment on September 18, 2009:
On Sep 18, 2009 10:51 AM, Caladium Bulbs 4 Less responded with:I guarantee more then 30% came up!!!
There's absolutely no doubt in my mind.
As far as a simple damp box goes, I'm not sure what kind of box he would have preferred and the day I can control what Fed Ex or Mother Nature does is the day I retire! The old saying still applies,
"You can please everyone all the time"
On Sep 18, 2009 11:06 AM, Caladium Bulbs 4 Less added:Sorry, I meant, "You CAN'T please everyone all the time" |
| Positive | ge1836
Pittsford, NY
(Zone 6a)
(19 reviews)
May 01, 2009 | I was new to co-ops and didnt know what to expect.
Many DGers spoke so highly of Bill's business and showed pictures of the bulbs they recieved last year.
I took a chance, I wasnt dissapointed expectations were exceeded. 10 count bags with 11 bulbs? common Bill where's your math lol
The 5 pound assorted bag looks like 100 bulbs at least.
All bulbs are huge and well packed for shipping.
Kudos to you Bill and I'll be back next year. |
| Positive | bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
(5 reviews)
March 27, 2009 | I ordered Elephant Ears. They were lovely, big and firm. Quick delivery. Highly recomend this company. |
| Positive | lowellsf
Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a)
(2 reviews)
March 18, 2009 | Great product, fast shipping and great communication from Vendor. Would recommend them and will shop there again. |
| Positive | stetchworth
Ocean Springs, MS
(Zone 8b)
(9 reviews)
February 25, 2009 | I received my order of Tuberose's from this company today. They sent beautiful big healthy bulbs. They were packaged well and they arrived in no time at all. I highly recommend this company and I will be ordering from them again. A+++++ |
| Positive | elegantminx
Eastpoint, FL
(4 reviews)
December 20, 2008 | I know very little about caladiums other then I bought 3 pretty red ones at a garden center that I've had for a while. I am doing some landscaping and I was asked if I could add some like mine into the patio scape. .".....well, sure I guess?"
Jumped online, found the closest mail order company and placed an order. Dave called me the next day, in person to tell me why he couldnt ship them, when he could, how to care for them and some great uses for the bulbs. He even said being so close in Florida he could cut me a deal on the shipping for a large shipment next year.
WOW
It had to be one of the best, most personal customer service experiences I've ever had. I can't wait for my bulbs to get here....I'll up date it then!
On December 21st, 2008, elegantminx added the following:
ok sorry people it was VERY late when I was writing, Dave being the fantastic host of this website was confused for Bill, being the terribly kind gentleman I spoke to on the phone......Sorry :) |
| Positive | robcorreia
San Diego, CA
(Zone 10b)
(10 reviews)
August 21, 2008 | I have just received my second order from these guys, and I am very happy. The first ones i received are thriving, and shipping is fast, prices are good, great selection.
Will definitely order from them again! |
| Positive | wyldeflwr
Laurel, MD
(Zone 7a)
(9 reviews)
June 05, 2008 | I have nothing but praise for this company! My bulbs arrived in less than three days and are wonderful. They are large and healthy. Planting instructions were also included. Bill is friendly and easy to talk to about your order and most willing to help. Great compay! |
| Positive | Tina_A
Choctaw, OK
(Zone 7a)
(4 reviews)
May 31, 2008 | I just ordered from Bill and my order is amazing. He included a personal message to me for which I'm grateful. I will be ordering from him again. Tina |
| Positive | KatG
Port Charlotte, FL
(Zone 10a)
(4 reviews)
May 29, 2008 | My second year to order from Bill and again the order was amazing. Incredibly healthy and large bulbs as well as fantastic and speedy shipping! I didn't think it was possible, but I think they're growing even better this year! Thanks again!
Kat |
| Positive | neaots
Jonesboro, AR
(Zone 7a)
(2 reviews)
May 24, 2008 | After reading such glowing comments about Caladiium Bulbs 4 Less, I decided to give them a try. Wow. It takes alot to impress me, and I am very impressed! Ordered on Wed. night, shipped Thursday, arrived Sat.!! 5 pound mixed bag. Great packing. Large healthy bulbs. Excellent instructions. Can't wait to get started planting them. All I can say, is this is a company you can finally trust in the mail order business. Thanks!! |
| Positive | Terry
Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a)
(107 reviews)
May 22, 2008 | I've received assorted caladiums from Caladium Bulbs 4 Less, first last year and again this year. The bulbs arrived large and healthy, and they grow beautifully. Kudos, Bill! |
| Positive | shellabella
West Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
(5 reviews)
May 21, 2008 | I ordered 5 tuberose bulbs from Bill via the DG marketplace.
They arrived within 2 days of my payment and were in great shape. I have to say they are also very very large clumps!
The price including shipping were so reasonable too.
Thanks Bill for being such a great vendor and nice guy to do business with! |
| Positive | digitalzen
Boynton Beach, FL
(1 review)
May 20, 2008 | Although I spent my first ten years on the *original* caladium farm in Lake Placid, my life and interests went in other directions than the family business -- long since sold -- and I knew virtually nothing about caladiums. Thus, when my older daughter said she wanted to use some of the varieties her grandfather had developed at her wedding, my wife and I were at a bit of a loss.
After several phone calls to older members of the family, we were able to determine the names of some of the cultivars my father, Capt. T. W. Webb, had bred. Time was short, and the wedding was a month ahead of the "regular" caladium season. We had a problem.
We decided to drive over to Lake Placid and check out the situation. Bill was the second wholesaler we called. Although it was a Saturday, he met us at his shop and walked us through a lengthy mini-course in caladium horticulture, including detailed instructions on how to force the bulbs.
We left with several bulbs each of Freda Hemple, Candidum, Red Flash, and a couple of other varieties. Bill had been out of Lord Derby, which our daughter had especially liked, but a box arrived three days later with the Lord on board -- at no additional charge.
The wedding was a smashing success, the caladiums were spectacular and -- as a poignant afternote -- they were on hand to be used at the funeral of Capt. Webb's wife, Claire, a month later. (She died, at age 99, two weeks after the wedding.)
Photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/digitalzen/Caladiums/photo#52022...
Thanks, Bill. You'll be seeing us again.
Bill and Michele Webb |
| Positive | MerryMary
Ocoee (W. Orlando), FL
(Zone 9b)
(2 reviews)
May 06, 2008 | Bill and his crew are EXCELLENT to work with! Every bulb is fresh, healthy, and LARGE! Great color selection from a top seller. I'm a repeat repeat repeat buyer from CaladiumBulbs4Less for a reason...they are THAT good! |
| Positive | plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
(4 reviews)
March 05, 2008 | I had been hearing such good things about Caladium Bulbs 4 Less from gardening friends on the Dave's Garden website, but must admit that I am skeptical when ordering through the mail without first seeing what I'm going to get.
Well, I can't say enough about this first experience with Caladium Bulbs 4 Less! I ordered 30 caladium bulbs and 3 clumps of tuberose. I am so pleased with these bulbs, I now wish I had ordered more! My order was shipped yesterday and arrived via FedEx at my door at 9 a.m. this morning! I received large sized healthy bulbs and tuberose clumps along with planting instructions.
I have bookmarked their website and will definitely be ordering from them again ... probably before summer even arrives!
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| Positive | DonnieBrook
Southern Gulf Coast, FL
(Zone 10b)
(1 review)
March 02, 2008 | I ordered caladiums and elephant ears from this company, and Bill could not have been more helpful in answering several questions via email prior to my order, as well as in shipping my order promptly. All of the bulbs are superior in quality and were carefully prepared for shipping. The instructions included with the order were excellent. I will order many more things from Bill!!! This is the best mail order experience I have had. If there were a "superior" rating, this company would get it!
On March 9th, 2009, DonnieBrook added the following:
Once again Bill has been most accomodating in sending me high quality bulbs with the best customer service possible. Thank you, Bill! You again earned an A+ from me!
On August 13th, 2009, DonnieBrook added the following:
In July, I responded to Bill's ad (which appeared on my DG home page) and ordered his offering of pink caladiums. I asked that they be sent asap, since we are in NH and we have little of the season left. Bill sent them right away and the bulbs were packed well, in good condition and with his usual user-friendly instructions. I'm amazed at the consistency of good experiences with this top-notch company! Thank you, Bill!! |
| Positive | dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
(40 reviews)
January 09, 2008 | I've grown many caladiums in my life, and hopefully many more in the future. I've bought from many sources and grown most of the popular varieties out there.
I have never grown caladiums as large, healthy and full as the ones you sent me. Your caladiums were top notch quality and were absolutely lovely in our front landscaping. I do want to encourage you; your caladiums you sent were incredible; far and away the highest quality caladiums we have ever grown! I hope you stay in the business for many years to come for the sake of all caladium lovers!
On May 9th, 2008, dave added the following:
Another year, another order. Bill, you are truly an asset to the world of gardening! The quality of your caladiums exceed by far those I've seen from any other vendor. Bravo!
Company representative comment on January 09, 2008:
On Jan 9, 2008 11:32 AM, Caladium Bulbs 4 Less added:Thanks Dave!!
My favorite feedback yet, especially since it's coming from "The Man" himself |
| Positive | avianut
Omaha, NE
(Zone 5a)
(4 reviews)
September 16, 2007 | I ordered a dozen Gingerland caladiums last winter from Caladium Bulbs 4 Less. I didn't know caladium bulbs GOT that big! Ones I had ordered from another company were tiny and only sprouted a leaf or 2 (and cost twice as much!), but these filled two large areas in my shade garden with beautiful large leaves. Everyone who visited commented on them! Customer service was excellent as well (I was beginning to think service had gone out of style:-)). It's wonderful to deal with such a great company- price, product, AND service! I am definitely ordering more next year from this company! |
| Positive | cathy4
St. Louis County, MO
(Zone 5a)
(6 reviews)
August 21, 2007 | I, too, purchased the flat rate box. It is PACKED with bulbs and arrived quickly. I am thrilled! Bill helped me by answering questions. Bill and his bulbs are A+ and the flat rate box is a true bargain! |
| Positive | Heavinscent
South West, LA
(Zone 9a)
(4 reviews)
August 16, 2007 | I bought the Flat rate box from DG's Classified and I could not be happier! I had no clue so many bulbs could fit in one box. Bill was very helpful and quickly answered all my questions and was even happy to fill a special request. I will be back for more soon I'm sure!
Thank you!! |
| Positive | nutmegnana
Adamstown, MD
(Zone 6b)
(9 reviews)
August 04, 2007 | This was my first year growing caladiums. I first ordered from Bill in March and he was great at communicating with me via email, watching the weather and finding a safe window of opportunity to ship my bulbs. He patiently and promptly answered my questions via email and directed me to other sources of information about caladiums as well. I ordered additional bulbs in June. His bulbs are huge and the quality is excellent. I have several containers brimming with caladiums. Although I am going to try to winter over the bulbs that I bought this year, I know I will be ordering from Bill again next year, to try some more varieties. |
| Positive | Trish
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8b)
(2 reviews)
July 19, 2007 | By far the best caladium bulbs I have ever grown! All of the bulbs were large, firm, and healthy. Every one of them grew into vigorous plants :) All of the bulbs were clearly labeled, with the different varieties packaged in separate bags.
Very nice! |
| Positive | MicheleJolie
Gainesville, FL
(Zone 8b)
(1 review)
July 12, 2007 | I placed a late-in-the-season order with Bill for a 10 lb mixed bulb special. Healthy bulbs shipped immediately, and sprouted quicly into vigorous plants. A great vendor! |
| Positive | sylvi74
East Bethel, MN
(Zone 4a)
(23 reviews)
May 18, 2007 | Received my order of 3 lbs mixed caladium bulbs yesterday. VERY nice bulbs, VERY fast service. Thank you! |
| Positive | Hyblaean
Niles, IL
(Zone 5b)
(16 reviews)
April 25, 2007 | Very nice clusters of bulbs, not just one bulb alone. I've never grown caladiums before, but am looking forward to it, & I'm sure these will be beautiful. Excellent customer service!! Here is a picture of the bulbs: mixed dozen size #1 http://davesgarden.com/journal/edit/showimage.php?eid=123945 |
| Positive | Nana3
Hanson, KY
(Zone 6a)
(10 reviews)
April 11, 2007 | I ordered 8 dozen bulbs from Bill at Caladiums4Less and they are some of the nicest sized bulbs I have ever seen. You can't beat the size and quality of these bulbs and the great customer service from this company. One of the best I have bought from.
Nana3 |
| Positive | starfly
Homosassa, FL
(Zone 9a)
(1 review)
April 06, 2007 | one of the members posted the link to caladiun bulbs4less, so i went on the web site,I never knew there was so many different kinds and colors,i was hook,sent Bill a email and couldn,t belive the wonderfull help he gave me,So i order,i got them and there such nice bulbs
If you guys like caladium, please visit his site,you want be sorry |
| Positive | starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
(15 reviews)
April 06, 2007 | I happened to see this company's add in the Dave's Classified. I was looking for a specific color of Caldium I had seen in a store once.
Bill was great in answerign all my emails and helping me to find the specific Caladiums I wanted. I order sevral types of the Jumbos and his Mammoth bulbs.
I have nevr seen Caldiums bulbs this huge before. The service and communication were excellent with this company and the product.. well I am still in awe of the size and quality of these bulbs.
I will definately be ordering many more bulbs from this company. : )
Thank you Caldiums 4 Less for such a pleasant and satifying shopping experience. |
| Positive | ilovejesus99
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9b)
(4 reviews)
April 03, 2007 | If you want great customer service, expert advice on their product and caladiums that are second to none this is the place to go. I recieved caladiums last year and they were gorgeous and will be again this year.
And the bulbs I recieved this year are huge. I can't wait till they sprout.
He also sells on ebay.
Great all the way around. |
| Positive | gessieviolet
Saluda, SC
(Zone 8a)
(2 reviews)
March 23, 2007 | I ordered a 3# mix because I wanted to experiment with growing caladium for the first time and just did not know what I wanted colorwise and figured this was the way to go to maybe get some colors I liked. I did have grave doubts about what I might received.
What a pleasant surprise!! Fast service, and really impressive bulbs!! Several really big ones, though only one was promised in ad I saw, the rest were bigger than the ones I had looked at in prepackaged box store displays! I highly recommend this dealer. |
| Positive | vossner
Richmond, TX
(Zone 9a)
(86 reviews)
March 23, 2007 | These are the largest bulbs I've ever purchased. Was also quite impressed with the personal attention I received. Buy from this vendor with complete confidence. |
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