Trade Name! It's just a trade name. Just like a half-inch pipe is not really a half inch nor is a 3.5 inch floppy really 3.5 inches.
I have an idea. Why don't you take the pot back to the shop you bought it from or call them on the phone, explain what you did and ask them how a 2 L pot can be called a gallon pot! Then report here. I'd be surprised to read clerk's answer. BTW. when you measured it as 2.25 L, were you filling it to the rim with something? If you were, that is wrong. Flower pots are never filled full. There has to be some space for debris and watering. That may in fact be meant to be a 2 L pot. ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, 2004-03-21 12:11 Subject: [USMA:29261] Florists' gallon? > I saw an ad for flowers in "1 gallon pots." Upon arriving at the florist, I > noticed that the pots were about 2 L in volume. When I bought some, the > sales clerk pointed to them and said "These 1 gallon pots are on sale." Once > home, I measured one - it's 2.25 L. > > Can anyone explain to me how a 2.25 L pot can called "1 gallon?" > > John > >
