Sii aasSSg StS ,® R fa ■ « * to f - * W^m cHBB •■-^ JcviSj* ' 1^ m ^vv:p5':'^i^p:';-'a^p;?^w Juj** 45*^! v.\^ 6of. msii IMPROVE YOUR PLANTS WITH OH^ AFRICAN VIOLET CARE PRODUCTS HYPONeX African Violet Food HYPONeX AFRICAN VIOLET Grows better plants with more and larger blooms: ‘Produces bigger, more vigorous, better blooming plants for amateurs or profession¬ als, Clean and odorless. Perfectly Imlanced for correctly feeding African Violets and other plants. Simply dissolve in water and apply to root system as direct¬ ed. Quickly feeds every part of plant, without danger of over- stimulating. Fine for seedlings and cuttings. Reduces root shock when transplanting. 2 oz. 29c — 5 oz. 59c— 10 oz. $1.00 Larger sizes available PANONeX African Violet Soil The complete, ready-to-use medium for growing better African Violets with more and larger blooms. Specially pre¬ pared, mixed and blended. PANONeX African Violet Soil is a light, porous, odorless Rowing medium which allows for free circulation of air and proper retention of water around roots. Use for growing all African Violets in pots, planters, wall hangers or other containers. May also be used for root¬ ing African Violet leaves, starting seeds, mulching, top dressing and as soil con¬ ditioner. % qt. 29c 2 qt. 59c — 4 qt. 98c Larger sizes available PANONeX Deiux. Wik-Fed Flower Pot BUGONeX African Violet Bug Killer Self-watering and self-feeding by hydroponic system, this pot is ideal for growing better African Violet plants. You will especially like the smooth, rounded top edge of the pot, which is protection for the tender leavra. Moisture is supplied from storage saucer to root system through fi- bergla^ wick. Gives better care with less attention. Pot and clos¬ ed saucer made of sturdy styrene. Colors: Ivory, Chartreuse, Yellow, Lavender and Coral; all with black saucers. Also, Bronze with Bronze 4" pot) 5*^ pot $1.,29 Insure healthier plants by spraying with this handy, effective ONeX product. Kill chewing bugs and eating bugs, and con¬ trol plant diseases with this combined insecticide, miticide and fungicide, simply by pushing button on spray can. Kills aphids, mealy bugs, white fUes, ex¬ posed thrips, spider mi to, leaf hoppers, Japanese Beetles, lacebugs, ants and other sucking and chewing insects infesting African Violets, Begonias, Gloxinias, Eng¬ lish Ivy and other plants. 5 oz. 98c — 15 oz. $1.89 PANONeX Regular Wik-Fed Flower Pot Beautiful, lightweight styrene with open saucer and fiber¬ glass wick. Self-watering and self-feeding for better care with less attention. Colors: Same as deluxe pots. pot 59c BUGONeX House Plant Bug Killer Dust ^ Insures healthy plants. Con¬ trols chewing and sucking in¬ sects on African Violets, Be¬ gonias, Coleus, etc. Effective dust spray for controlling aphids, thrip, leaf miners, and others. To apply dust, simply squeeze the “squeeze-tube’’ applicator. 4'^ Tube — 29c PANONeX Rooting Mix & Seed Starter Grows better seedlings and cuttings with more and strong¬ er roots. Sterile, porous, odor¬ less. Contains humus, volcanic ash, charcoal, other valuable ingredients. Complete, balanc¬ ed in texture. Insures better plant development. % qt. 29c— 2 qt, 59c— 4 qt. 98c SYFONeX Rubber Bulb Sprinkler Gently sprays flowers, plants Iand seedUngs. Avoids washing soil away from roots. Also use to dust plants with insecti¬ cides, sh^poo pets, remove water from fish bowls, sprinkle clothes for ironing, etc. Dura¬ ble rubber bulb. Does not drip. 4 oz. 69c — • 8 oz, $1.29 PANONeX Glass Wicks For Flower Pots For replacing wicks of Wik- Fed pots, or converting clay and other pots, with drainage holes, to self-watering, self¬ feeding hydroponic systern. Wicks are made of woven fi¬ berglass and are non-deteri¬ orating. Three 3" wicks, 29c 50 ft. spool, $10.95 CARONeX Processed Granular Charcoal K| Conditions growing mediiuns I for all plants. Destroys many i harmful acids. Purifies soil ; and water. Produced from se¬ lected charcoal, processed to granular texture suitable for horticultural purposes. Clean, L odorl^ , porous and absorbent. H 1 oz. 10c— 3 oz. 25c — 7 oz. 50c SYFONeX Plastic Hand Sprayer ^ Sprays oil or water-base, non- residue liquids. Use in home m \ or garden for fohage feeding, insecticides, leaf shiner, clean¬ ers, etc. Nozzle adjusts from fine mist to pin stream. Dura¬ ble polyethylene container, precision parts. 16 oz. $1.79 — 32 oz. $1.98 mmmm PANONeX Unbreakable Watering Can Two quart container; light, — ‘ easy to fill and handy to use. Very attractive. Made of dura¬ ble ifolyethylene, in one piece, with non-drip spout. Rust proof, leak proof. Many uses, mdoors and outdoors. Colors: Aqua, Yellow, Beige 2 qt. — $1.29 THEONeX African Violet Book : Tells how to grow better Afri- ; can Violets in the home. Au¬ thored by national authority. 64 pages, photographically il¬ lustrated. Shows selection , cul¬ ture and care of African Violets and Gloxinias. Helps amateurs and professionals. 1 Book — $1.00 Commercial Growers and Dealers Write For Complete ONeX Catalog VERONeX Sterilized Vermiculite Specially prepared for mixing with soil. Prevents caking of soil. Encourages better root development. Gives soil airy texture and improves drainage. Excellent for starting seeds, rootings, cuttings, stor¬ ing bulb8,etc. % qt. 29c— 2 qt. 59c — 4 qt. 98c Request Quantity Prices ONoX Orders Shipped Postpaid VERONeX Sterilized Volcanic Sand AHows free circulation of air and moisture retention around roots of plants. Light, porous, clean, odorless, sterile and in¬ organic. Will not decompose. Conditions soil for all house plants. Use in making your mixes. % qt. 29c— 2 qt. 59c— 4 qt. 98c COVER PAGE; Prom Queen was Granger Gardens’ best seedling winner in Class 6 at the Baltimore convention. Blooms are of a lilac blue shade with, the two upper petals a slightly deeper mauve shade. The entire blossom is edged in white as though brushed in by hand. The foliage is a dark green tailored foliage with slight brown veins on the upper side. It blooms profusely and does come true. OFFICERS Frank Burton . President P. 0. Box 575 Old Saybrook, Connecticut Mrs. Dorothy Gray . 1st Vice President 24254 Wilniont Avenue East Detroit, Michigan Mrs. W. F. Anderson . 2nd Vice President 300 Tulip Drive St. Louis, Missouri Mrs. William J. Krogman . Secretary 1325 Parkway Drive Brookfield, Wis. Winfred E. Albright . Treasurer 6525 Charlotte Street _ Kansas City, Missouri Irlccin *Uiolet MAGAZINE VOL. 19 NUMBER 1 SEPT., 1965 STAFF 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. "Why Not Try Hybridizing — Irene Fredette Our 10 Years With Violets — Betty N. Horvath Wheelchair Grower Has Own Flower Garden Indoors Window Care for African Violets — Estelle Kienzle Watering of African Violets — Pauline Klein A Violet Tale— Mrs. J. J. Drake An Aye Vote for Gro-Lux — A. Rajunond There’s Something to This Planting by the Moon — Eleanoe Hodgkins Your Dream: A Greenhouse — Mrs. Beverly Jean Smith The G.B.S. Soilless Mix — Michael J. Kartuz Emsie du Plessis’ Little Open Stoep in South Africa — V. M. Fitzroy* Honor Roll of African Violets — Elizabeth Rosenak Stunt and Virus — Wes Sierk How to Photograph Our African Violets — John J. Paul Have Fun! Grow Some Seedlings — Mrs. Mable Windle Fungus Diseases of African Violets — Bernard D. Greeson MRS. GRACE FOOTE, Editor 211 Allien Place Port Arthur, Texas 77642 MRS. EDWARD A. NELSON, Adv. Mgr. 603 East Essex Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63122 MRS. CLARICE BELL Office Manager P. O. Box 1326 Knoxville, Tennessee CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Mrs. C. H. Hams, Mrs. J. Addison Mac- Lean, Mrs. Albert Lefebvre, Paul Arnold, Charlotte Marshall. COLUMNISTS Mrs. Frank Tinari, Mrs. James Carey, Mrs. Fred Tretler, Mrs. Harold Rien- hardt, Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Mrs. John C. Cuneo, Mrs. W. F. Anderson. PLANT EDITOR Mrs. John C. Wittner, 6499 N. Oxford Ave., Chicago, Ill. BEST VARIETIES EDITOR Mrs. Theodore Rosenak, 10852 N. Lake View Road, #6-E, Mequon, Wisconsin 27. How I Came Back to Violets — Mrs. Joseph Ciccone 31. Additional Members on Awards Committee 32. Pennsylvania Woman Turns Violet Hobby Into Thriving Job — Edwin C. (Ted) Jones 35. Inquiries Made of Violet Stand 36. Help for the Amateur — Mrs. Violet Frathel 38. She Experiments; Leaf Trainer Results — Mrs. V. T. Kennemer 42. Sand in My Violets — Elizabeth Holm 46. Get Rid of “Bench Warmers’’; Make Room for “Go-Goes” 47. New Books In Memoriam 49. 13-Year-Old Is African Violet Grower — James Olic 50. Yearbook Awards; Other Winners at Convention 52. Make Money for Club Treasury! — The African Violet Calendar 53. And a Jolly Holly To You — Charles Day Our Apologies 58. African Violet Display Amazes Fair Visitors — Muriel Craig 59. Grooming Plants for Show — Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Dedera 62. Field Tripping Thru Violetland — Helen Warren Hats Off to Ruth Carey 63. African Violet Potpourri^ — Olga Z. MacLean 66. Coming Events 72. Meet Millie Blair of Vallejo, Calif. 79. Instant Spance — Mrs. Murray H. (Ruth C.) Post 80. Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements — Ernst & Ernst MIAMI CONVENTION 9. Tours Set for Miami Convention Registration for Convention Meals — Mrs. W. A. Clifton 38. Did You Attend First Convention — Ann Morgan 45. How to Win $50 — Charles C. Day The Official Publication of the African Violet Society of ^ America, Inc. ^ A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION 28. The African Violet Magazine is pub- hshed 5 times a year, September, December, 33. March, June and July by the African Violet qq Society of America, Inc., at 706-707 Hamilton National Building, Knoxville, Tenn. Second class postage paid at Knoxville, Tenn. and at 48. additional mailing offices. Subscription $4.00 ra. per year. Office Address: P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. Copyright — by African Violet Society of America, Inc., 1954. 72. Becker Printing Co., Beaumont, Texas 76. EVERY QUARTER President’s Message — Frank A. Burton 15 Years Age Boyce Eden’s Research Fund — Mrs. Harold Rienhardt Registration Report — Adele Tretter IJbrary Corner — Mrs. W. F. Anderson Exhibiting and Judging — Ruth G. Carey Beginners Column — Ann Richardson Editor’s Column — Grace Foote New Affiliated Chapters; Green Rosette Awards — Lizeta Hamilton Chapter Chatter — Sonja Cuneo West Coast Contributions — Clarissa Han-is Question Box — Anne Tinari 1 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Inside Cover Page — ONEX, African Violet care products 2. House Plant Corner — Unbreakable plastic violet tubs Shoplite Co. — Automatic electric timer 4. Nu-Gro Plant Foods Co. — Nu-Gro, instant acting, long lasting 7. J’s African Violets — African violet supplies 8. Kemp Manufacturing Co. — Kemper Shredder The Pink Pot — African violet leaves The Garden Mart — Terra Tonic, liquefied fish and seaweed 1 1 . Fred A. Veith — Nature’s Way Products House Plant Corner — Aluminum foil for clay pot rims 17. Mrs. J. Frathel — Frathel’s Originations 18. Mildred V. Woods — Fresh cut leaves Kartuz Greenhouses — Gesneriads, saintpaulias, begonias 20. Schultz Instant — Liquid plant food Ruth G. Carey — Judges’ Handbook 21. Feme V. Kellar — Leaves, small plantlets Thomas’s African Violets — Home of Ski-Slope Seiies 20. Bernard D. Greeson — African violet supplies Richard Violet Gardens — Violet stands, new violets Davis African Violet Garden — Hundreds of varieties 27. American Gold Label — Entry cards, badges, ribbons, name tags Mrs. N. B. Wilson — New plastic hanging pot 29. Frosh Fluorescent Corp. — Fluorescent fixtures 30. Atlas Fish Emulsion — Fertilizer 31. Hobby Nursery — African Violets, other gesneriads 32. Tube Craft, Inc. — Fiberglass trays for your Flora Cart Forest Mill African Violet Seed — African violet seed 35. Nelson Farm Violets — Blue Ribbon winning varieties 37. Floralite Co. — Sylvania Gro-Lux and Penetray lamps 38. Kennemer’s — Violet leaf trainer Shellinger’s African Violets House Plant Comer — African violet supplies Quality Violet House — Choice violets 41. Richter’s Greenhouse — Quality violets — 1965 Introductions 42. Harvey J. Ridge — Lifetime Thriftee plant markers 43. Obert’s Violet Sho — African violets, episcias, columneas Violets By Elizabeth— -Fall sale The Walkers — Postpaid supplies 44. Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses — Sinningia “Dollbaby” 46. Shady wood Gardens — Choice named varieties Mae’s Violetrj’’ — Special new varieties 47. Champion’s African Violets — New for fall Harvey J. Ridge — Valuable books for your library 48. Plant Marvel — Plant food, violet spray 49. Shoplite Co. — Save on Fluorescents 50. Tube Craft, Inc. — Flora Cart, world’s finest indoor greenhouse 51. Krogman’s violetry — Newest varieties Buell’s Greenhouses — African violets, gloxinias, episcias, gesneriads Elley’s Gmenhouses — Violet plants Mrs. Levi Cummings — African violet leaves Madison Gardens — new hybrids for ’65 South Shore Floral Co. — “Mister” Llewellyn Publications — Moon Sign Book 52. Tube Craft, Inc. — Watering Aid Rose Knoll Gardens — Newest varieties 53. Clinton Nursery Products — Fonnula 5 55. Granger Gardens — New violets on sale 57. Union Products Co. — New African violet pot 58. Mary O. Blackburn — African violets 64. Robert B. Peters Co., Inc. — Soluble fertilizers 67. Mrs. N. B. Wilson — Novelty ivy plants Vio Holda Manufacturing Co. — All-steel plant stand 69. Volkmann Bros. Greenhouse — African violets and supplies 73. Harlane Co. — House plant markers 74. Stim-u-Plant Laboratories — Finest in home garden aids 75. Pauline Kuntz — Rooted clumps, fresh leaves Grace’s Violetry — New introductions, new varieties of minia¬ tures Annalee Violetry — Miniatures and new releases 76. House Plant Corner — Humidifier for African Violets Inside back cover — Fischer Greenhouses — Special Jumbo offer Back cover — Tinari Greenhouses — Tinari treasures, favorites, bargain beauties. EDITOR’S NOTE: These are your advertisers who help the magazine. Please support them and when you write them for supplies, please mention The African Violet Magazine. UNBREAKABLE PLASTIC VIOLET TUBS 24 tubs 3%” across in Cream White or neutral utility color for $2.25. Everlasting, made of heavy shock-proof plastic. No sharp edges. 3 holes for positive drainage. 50 for $3.95; 100 for $7.75; 4” size 24 for $2.50; 50 for $4.75; 100 for $8.95; 5” size 24 for $4.75; 50 for $8.95; 100 for $17.75; 6” size 24 for $7.75; 50 for $13.75; 100 for $24.95. Postpaid. Add same prices for Jet Black plastic saucers to fit your tubs. Catalog 20c (free with order). Unusual hard-to-find supplies. THE HOUSE PLANT CORNER P. O. Box 885 Oxford, Maryland 21654 AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC TIMER Just set the time of day you want lights turned on & off each day and the Timer turns them on & off for you automatically without attention. Has 5 outlets for fix¬ tures. Constructed of rustproof alumi¬ num. 10 inches long. For all 115V. ac. current. Includes instruction plate on timer, informative booklet, guarantee. May also be used for appliances, signs, lamps & displays. Offers burglar pro¬ tection when used to turn lights on & off in vacant houses. Cat No. HTC-5 . $16.95 Postpaid OUTLET BOX — Gives 4 additional timed outlets on 6 foot extension cord when plugged into Timer above for total of 8 timed outlets. Cat No. HOB-5 . i$2.95 Postpaid 10c brings catalog of growth fixtures, growth units, fluorescent kits, parts, growth lamps, etc. SHOPLITE CO- Phone: NOrth 7-G02I 650V Franklin Ave., Nutley, New Jersey, 07110 2 New Year’s Day in the African Violet world should come in September. The extreme heat of summer which harasses both human beings and violets begins to give way to the cooler temperatures and soon to be expected frosts which end our outdoor gardening and turn our attention to windowsills, basements, and green¬ houses. Our clubs resume their activities after summer recesses and plans are laid for future shows and other violet activities. Freshen up your older plants with a pruning and repotting and start a few new ones. You will be richly rewarded for your efforts through all the coming winter. Many of your committees and AVSA personnel have been hard at work this summer planning and doing the advance work to make your coming violet year most happy and successful. Grace Foote, your editor has many ideas and articles for your magazine. Truly outstanding pictures will grace its cover and just wait until you see its new jacket. For December, a real Christmas present, the finest African Violet Magazine ever. I’m sorry, I promised to keep it a secret but it’s too good to keep until December: FULL COLOR PICTURES INSIDE. A gift membership for Christmas will be truly a gracious gift. The money saved by not printing the membership list will be used for this beautiful December issue. Correspondence from the membership indicates that this list was used a great deal more than was supposed and next year’s Board Meeting will certainly reconsider the pros and cons of again printing the complete member¬ ship roster. A suggestion from member Mary B. Cahill of Perry Point, Md. for a map showing location of Commercial Members and their specialties was the basis of the thumbnail sketches of the Commercial Growers in the Handbook. It is hoped that all commercials will submit their profiles next year and that many who should be Commercial members will see the advantages of taking out Commercial membership in order to give their locations and specialties to all our members. The favorable comments on this new feature have nearly equaled the growls on deleting the membership list. Constructive suggestions such as this will constantly improve AVSA. Congratulations and thanks to Mary Cahill! Included as a removable insert in this issue is the latest Supplement to the Master List. If you already own the Master List remove and add it to it. If you would like a copy of the original 176 page, bound Master List and last year’s supplement, there are still some available from the Knoxville office at $3.00. Gathering and compiling this information, plus registration, is the year-long work of your registrar, Adele Tretter of St. Louis, Mo. You can assist her and help make this list as complete as humanly possible by telling her of any omissions which you may note or giving her advance information of new varieties in your area which may not receive nationwide distribution. This is a monumental task and Adele deserves our heartiest thanks. Your Library Committee, Neva Anderson, chairman, has six different pro¬ grams of slides about the Baltimore convention. I have seen four of them and they will be a nice addition to any of your club programs. They are also reviewing many of the older programs for improvement or discard. The handling of the sending out of program material from Knoxville has made it possible for this committee to assume their rightful work: Building the library. Few, if any, plant societies can 3 boast a slide library equal to ours. It is there for for your benefit. Join those who enjoy it regularly Two problems, exactly opposed to ^ each other, have come to my attention from recent correspondence. One is that clubs would like to know of new national members in their area in order to invite their membership in local clubs. With our new fast machinery at Knoxville we may be able to work out a sys¬ tem of getting this information to the local clubs. The other is that former club members moving to new locations are sometimes unable to join the local society due to limited member¬ ship. This is sometimes due to small meeting places and sometimes other reasons. Of course, how each society runs its affairs is its own business but it is hoped that wherever possible, room will be found to accommodate these members. Any suggestions on these two prob¬ lems will be welcomed by Mrs. Robert Hamil¬ ton, Affiliated Chapters Chairman. The Miami convention, with Ann Morgan as Chairman, is shaping up as one of our finest. If your husband likes fishing he might will¬ ingly accompany you to this convention for a chance at the big ones. Special fishing trips with all gear furnished are part of the con¬ vention tours. Cordelia Rienhardt has been literally swamped with donations to the Boyce Edens Research Fund. This is one of the finest jobs which our society performs and it is your con¬ tributions which make it possible. The more funds available, the greater can be the amount of research undertaken. Many thanks for the generous support of both affiliate chapters and individuals. Let’s keep Cordelia busy writing Thank Yous. Speaking of research, all members but one of our Research Committee were present at the convention of The American Gloxinia Society at Akron, Ohio, in June. They held an im- promtu committee meeting and laid plans for future research work. Many of those present were AVSA members whose interest spills over into gloxinias and other gesneriads. For those of our membership who do not already know of this sister society and their fine journal, ‘The Gloxinian’, and are interested in these related plants may I suggest that you write to their membership secretary, Mrs. Diantha Buell, Eastford, Conn., for further information? Co¬ operation between the two societies has now extended to an exchange of special articles for their magazines. The first prepared especially for our magazine by a Gloxinia society member will appear in the December issue. Other areas of cooperation may prove valuable to both. especially the field of research. Another AVSA member, one of your di¬ rectors, who wishes to remain anonymous, presented a gift to the society to me at Akron. It was a check for $50.00 to be used as second prize in the Membership Contest. This makes your efforts in this field really worthwhile with a possibility of winning a trip to Miami or $50.00. I wish I could tell you her name as such wonderful support and enthusiasm for our society is truly the whipped cream on the dessert. Being a salesman for your society can really be fun. Anyone who shows the slightest interest in your plants is a potential member. Show them the magazine, explain about research, tell them of the library, conventions, local chapters, growing information. Bubble over with enthusiasm. Give them an applica¬ tion blank and now if you want to prove to yourself that you are really a salesman, get their name and address along with their dues and send it in yourself. You have closed the sale. You are a salesman! Repeat this a few times and you may find yourself taking a free trip to Miami. Sometimes it is a man who explains that his wife is interested in violets. Here is a fine opportunity to help them give (Continued on Page 24) INSTANT ACTING LONG LASTING NU-GRO Proven Plant Foods for Rapid and Healthy Growth. Each Mix a Formula Determined After Years of Research and Testing. • AFRICAN VIOLET 15 - 30 - 15 The nicest beauty prescription for your African Violets. Outstanding beautiful foliage and a profusion of blossoms are the results of using this NU-GRO Plant Food. • IVY - PHILODENDRON 5-25-25 Two of the most popular house plants and they deserve the best in plant foods. Fed with this NU-GRO plant food you will have a wealth of beautiful shiny foliage and a strong, sturdy growth. • ALL - PURPOSE 20 - 20 - 20 Here is a beauty secret that works wonders for all your plants. You feed your plants today and in a short time you will be amazed to see the wealth of rich green and new growth A treat for your entire garden — even your lawn. Only the highest grades of materials are used in Nu-Gro plant foods. Completely water soluble. All minerals and trace elements necessary for healthy plant growth added. Will not burn — even when foliage fed. Price 50c Each or 3 for $1.25. Postpaid. EACH PACKAGE MAKES 5 GALLONS. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Mail Your Order To: NU-GRO PLANT FOODS CO. P. O. Box 147 Federal Way, Wash. 98003 4 By Irene Fredette New Haven, Conn. Why Not Try Hybridizing? The urge to create is inherent in most of us and it finds expression in a multitude of ways. You need not be an artist or a composer in order to find some creative fulfillment. That dress which you made or altered, a recipe which is yours alone, the monstrosity which you dragged down from the attic and refin¬ ished into a conversation piece, the flower arrangement which every one admired, or the attractive planter which you created out of an old piece of driftwood^ — all these are evidence of creativity. If you are a violet fancier — and I assume you are, or you wouldn’t be read¬ ing this magazine devoted to our “cult”— you have probably, at some time, felt the urge to “create” a violet. If your motive was merely to introduce another Saintpaulia offspring to the world, it is just as well that the thought did not be¬ come father of the deed. We already have far too many varieties with little to recommend them, except that they have foliage (of sorts), and blossoms (some¬ times). Let’s face the situation honestly: who needs or wants more mediocre performers or additional “only-the-name-is-different” replicas of other varieties? The novice’s chances of surpassing experienced hybridizers are slim, indeed. So, let’s resolve to leave the serious business of introducing new commercial varieties to dedicated experts such as Lyndon Lyon, Manelta Lanigan, Naomi Weeks, and a score of others too numerous to mention, but equally deserving of a place in the violet world’s “Hall of Fame”. However, you may be another hobbyist who, like myself, aspire to neither fame nor glory; whose violet room, or corner, or windowsill, is not bedecked with ribbons denoting violet show triumphs; who grow violets for the sheer fun of it and who enjoys surprises enough to want to participate in their creation. Then, by all means, “make like a bee”. You’ll enjoy it. And you just might stumble upon that elusive red or yellow— but don’t count on it. In the event that you do get a violet which you feel is outstanding, don’t ask Friend Husband or dear Cousin Jane to evaluate it. Their judgment may be colored by affection and they may prove to be either partial or diplomatic. But if strangers, unaware that this is your very own variety, begin to clamor for cuttings — you know that you have a plant which deserves propagation. Name it and introduce it, after you are certain it propagates true. I should like to digress for a moment to say just a few words on the subject of names. Please, please, please do not resort to a foreign language in selecting a name for your violet — unless you are absolutely certain of the word’s meaning, spelling, and grammatical usage. Check with your public library, if in doubt. First, you don’t wish to propagate, along with your violets, the idea that we are an illiterate group; second, even if correctly named, foreign pronunciation can be difficult for most of us. fAs an example, I should like to cite the case of poor “Bonne Foi”, a lovely violet, quite correctly named. Translated from French, the term means “good faith”, and is pronounced “bwan fwah”, approximately. Yet, to this day, I hear people referring to it as “Bonnie Foy”. We won’t even men- 5 tion the names which appear on violet lists and “sound” French, yet translate into absolutely nothing except bad grammar and worse spelling. They may as well name their violet “Brrmph Nombel”; it would make just as much sense.) And, now, back to the subject of amateur hybridizing. At this point, I should like to dispel a few notions which have discouraged many a would-be beginner. First, you do not need to rent the local armory or auditorium for your seedlings. Second, I wish that getting good seedlings were as easy as making seed pods. Third, there is little reason why most seeds should not germinate. Fourth, “damping off” is easily prevented. Space can become a problem, of course, but only if you are bent on keeping every seedling from every cross — a practice which is neither convenient nor desirable. I manage very nicely with three fairly large trays by the simple process of discarding with a lavish hand. You can strengthen your will by re¬ minding yourself that, in the first place, not all seed pods contain the same quantity of seed, and quantity and quality are not synony¬ mous; and, in the second place, the first seed¬ lings to bloom will generally give you a fairly good idea of what to expect from a particular cross. If the foliage bunches, the blossom col¬ ors and muddy, and faults galore are apparent — go on to something else, after enriching the compost pile. It is not likely that a miracle plant will be lurking in a tray of ugly duck¬ lings. Approaching the subject as an amateur, you have a decided advantage in that you do not need an extensive education in plant genet¬ ics, although some knowledge of laws of hered¬ ity is helpful, of course. However, violets are sufficiently contrary to defy Mendel, you, and reason. As I write, I keep glancing at a seed¬ ling which, for purposes of identification, I shall call “Trio”. The clear, pink blossoms are very large and broad. Three bright dabs of magenta stand out boldly on the upper pet¬ als. The foliage is symmetrical, fast-growing “Supreme”. The surprise element: both par¬ ents were blue and neither had supreme fol¬ iage. Theoretically, “Trio” should not have been “born”, but, ignorant of this fact, it grows and blooms happily. Another cross, made some years ago, also produced interesting results. “Mama” had rather ordinary dark blue, double blossoms but beautiful, tailored, variegated foliage of cream and green. “Papa” had nondescript, slightly wavy foliage and gorgeous, fluffy, pink double flowers. Expecting the offspring of this marriage to be blue with variegated foliage, I planned to “self” the best of the seedlings. (Crossing back on the pink parent would have yielded more pinks, but would have lost the variegated foliage.) However, contrary to expectations, the seedlings showed tremendous variety. All had variegated fol¬ iage, as planned, but there the similarity ended. Some leaves were tailored, others wavy; one plant had very fluted and ruffled white edging around each leaf; another had leaves which were predominantly pink, with just enough green in the foliage for healthy growth. The blossoms included: fringed, single of lavender and plum; large, royal blue semi-double; dark blue double; and a red-orchid, full double. Ironically, the plant with the loveliest blos¬ soms had the plainest foliage, and the one with gorgeous foliage and attractive blossoms suffered from the defect of having flower stems which were somewhat short. I have heard numerous people voice the common lament: “I have tried, but nothing happens. Either no seed pods, no germination, or the seedlings die off.” Since this article is addressed to the beginner, I shall discuss the simple procedure which I have found to be effective. Just as there are “many roads which lead to Rome”, there are numerous ways of arriving at the goal of healthy, growing seed¬ lings from your own cross. Having tried vari¬ ous methods and media, including sowing seeds on bricks, I have devised a procedure which is satisfactory and virtually fool-proof in my case. Ready? Then, let’s begin. I assume that you have studied the potential parents for good quality points such as blossom count, foliage, growth habit, etc. 1. Having decided on the cross, pick your “weapon” for digging into the pollen sac. The tip of a sharp knife, a pair of manicuring scissors, a common pin, will all do the job. The pollen, inci¬ dentally, is more clearly visible on a dark surface, and resembles a finely milled face powder. 2. Pick up a quantity of pollen on the tip of a brush or a cotton “skewer” wrapped around the end of a tooth¬ pick. (I prefer the latter because they can be discarded after each use.) 3. Pollinate the stigma. (The stigma is that part of a pistil which receives the pollen and is at the very tip of the pistil, having the appearance of a tiny, sticky enlargement.) Don’t at¬ tack the stigma, leaving it bruised. Just dust lightly. 4. Mark the pollinated flower by tying 6 a piece of string, or wrapping a nar¬ row strip of aluminum foil around it. Keep a record. Incidentally, in order to lessen any risk of accidental self- pollination, some people remove the pollen from the area of the pistil on the receiving flower. 5. V^en the pod begins to swell, take care not to overwater the plant since this often leads to losses. Single va¬ rieties frequently show swelling in a matter of days. 6. Allow the pod to ripen for approxi¬ mately four months or even more on some varieties. I have occasionally had to remove a pod after three months or less and found it to be fertile, but haste is not desirable. 7. Remove the ripe, browning pod and put it aside for another week or two or until dry. 8. Prepare growing media for a small tray or shallow pot. (Plastic trays left over from petunias, marigolds, etc., purchased in the Spring, are excel¬ lent.) Combine peat moss and vermi- culite in approximately equal propor¬ tions. Work it between fingers or sift through a screen until the texture is fine. Scald the mixture by pouring boiling water through it in order to dispose of any “undesirables” which can lead to seedling loss. Scald trays also. Squeeze out all surplus water when the mixture has cooled. Smooth into trays. 9. Sow seeds on top of the damp mix and cover tray with thin, transparent plastic such as Saran Wrap. Plastic bags are also excellent, since you can slip the whole tray inside. Fasten plastic securely with rubber bands or tape. Puncture a small hole or two in the top for ventilation. 10. Place trays in a comfortably warm spot, not on a metal surface, out of direct sunlight. Ignore them, if you can, for approximately two weeks, though some varieties take much long¬ er to germinate. Encased in plastic, the trays will retain sufficient mois¬ ture until the tiny green seedlings make their appearance. As they grow, you may need to supply a little more moisture. But remember, use boiled water, allowing it to trickle down gently in order not to dislodge the seedlings. 11. Transplant seedlings into another com¬ mon tray, using the same growing medium, and leaving a little space be¬ tween the plantlets. Begin by trans¬ planting the largest plantlets first, thus thinning out the tray. A deli¬ cate touch is required. After they are established in the new trays, fertilize with a very weak solution and begin acclimating them gradually to living outside their plastic “tent”. When you have good sized little plants, you may transfer them again into larger trays or into individual pots, this time using your favorite soil for young plants. From this point on, you’re on your own. Happy hybridizing! Irene Fredette New Haven, Conn. ALL SUPPLIES SENT POSTPAID Stim-U-Plant V-13 Atlas Fish Emulsion Plant Marvel 45c Pak. Ra-Pid-Gro Sponge-Rok % 4 Qts./$1.00 5 Qts./§1.00 Vermiculite Leaf Starter Mix Violet Soil (Our own with leaf mold) Charcoal 1 Qt./65e Cattle Manure 4 Qts./$1.00 Sheep Manure 4 Qts./$1.00 Bone Meal Steamed Blood Meal Cottonseed Meal Super Phosphate (Powder) Magnesium Sulphate V-C 13 50% Malathlon 4 oz./$1.25 Pt.m.OO Qt./$1.90 lb./$1.00 1 lb./$1.75 1/2 lb. 85c % Bu./$2.50 1 Bu.m.CX) 12 Qts./$2.00 4 Qts./$1.00 3 Qts.Al.OO 2 Qts./$1.00 10 Qts./$2.00 10 Qts./$2.00 45c Lb. 45c Lb. 40c Lb. 45c Lb. 45e Lb. 8 oz. bottle/$2.65 5 oz. bottle/^1.75 Mildex (For Mildew-Mites) 4 oz. bottle/$1.25 Captan 50W (For Mildew— Mold on Soil) $1.25 Perm ate 18 oz. can/$2.59 Rootone 35c Pak Antrol Spray Bomb 6 oz./89c Acti-dione PM 5 oz. (Mildew) /$1.50 Centrospray 8 oz., 2 spray heads/$1.95 Vz in. White Marking Tape (60 yards) $1.00 3 in. Plastic Markers 20/30c 100/$1.00 4% in. Plastic Markers 15/30c 100/$1.25 Plastic Flats 6” x 8” x 3’* 3/$1.20 Re-Vita Soil Conditioner 8 oz. 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J*S AFRICAN VIOLETS 6S32 Wls® Ave. MI-7-375S St. L»ul* 39, Mo. 7 Vivacious Lizeta Tenney Hamilton, Affiliated Chapters Chairman, with her KEMP Shreddette. Grow Better Violets with a Kemp Shredder “It has made many hard jobs sheer pleas¬ ure,” Mrs. Robert Hamilton of Oradel, N. J. says of her KEMP Shredder. “All of our African Violet Mix is put through the Shredette. Two bales of peat moss go through our Shredette in jig time — and is our compost ever wonderful! We know — we had it analyzed.” Shreds, Grinds, Pulverizes Sticks, stalks, leaves, brush, trimmings, vines, phosphate rock, sod and soil are quickly shredded to give you better nat¬ ural fertilizers. There’s a rugged, mobile KEMP Shredder for every home. As easy to operate as a power mower. Guaranteed. Gas or electric power. From $129.50* up. * $94.50 with your own power unit. It. RUOQiO DtnHDABIUTY fffIPS KfMP fflOr IN soil « COMPOST SHKiPOm 201 Kemp Bldg., Erie, Pa. 16512 CUT OUT AND MAIL, TODAY Kemp Mfg. Co., 201 Kemp Bldg., Erie, Pa. 16512 Send me illustrated free folder with the advantages of making mulch, compost with a Kemp Shredder. Low prices, easy terms. Name Address City . Zip State . Code. 15 Years Ago Ruth Dahnke of Merriam, Kansas in her article “African Violets With a Patent,” in the September 1950 African Violet Magazine wrote that the first African violet patented was “Pink Beauty.” The patent was issued May 5, 1942, to Frank Brockner of Milwaukee, Wis. Ulery’s “Blue Girl” was originated and patented by Ulery’s Greenhouses of Springfield, Ohio on July 28, 1942. ☆ ☆ ☆ Floyd Johnson of Canadaigua, New York, was the author of an article, “Ceramic Con¬ tainers”, in which he described a hobby of a young man, James Starkweather of Topping Hill Craft at Rush, N.Y. The article dealt chiefly with two-piece plant containers which were adaptable for African violets. ☆ ☆ ☆ “Have Your Plants Cyclamen Mites?” was the question asked by Harriet F. Lawton of Massachusetts, who urged readers to prevent mite trouble by adopting a regular spray pro¬ gram, learn to detect the very first symptoms of mite on plants infested by them, and then spray, and spray and spray! Pictures of mite- infested plants were used to illustrate the article. ☆ ☆ ☆ Among advertisers, who have continued to carry ads in The African Violet Magazine over the years, the following were listed: Tinari Floral Gardens, Fischer Flowers, Plant Marvel, Atlas Fertilizer Emulsion, Mrs. Ruth G. Carey, Hyponex, J. A. Peterson Sons, Behnke Nurser¬ ies, R. A. Brown & Sons, Plant Magic, and Solange Slivka. MORE SPECIALS African Violet Leaves New and Old stamp for list please THE PINK POT 6 Drury Lane Mastic Beach, L. I., N. Y. 11951 O ra onic Liquefied Fish and Seaweed for either leaf or root feeding Trial Size, 8-oz. $1.00 ppd. U.S.A. THE GARDEN MART 5108 Bissonnet St., Bellaire, Texas, 77401 8 HEADQUARTERS— Here's the fab¬ ulous Americana Hotel on the oceanfront in the swank Bal Har¬ bour section of Mioona Beach, where the African Violet Society's 1966 National Show and Conven¬ tion will be held April 14-16. 1966. The hotel offers the ultimate in re¬ sort living. Famed for its exten¬ sive up-to-the-minute facilities and incomparable staff, the Americana is a complete city within itself, containing 750 guest rooms, suites, and parlors; fine dining rooms; a night club; indoor and outdoor swimming pools, plus ten acres of oceonfront grandeur with six hun¬ dred feet of private beach; exclu¬ sive shops; and complete conven¬ tion community. TOURS SET FOR MIAMI CONVENTION Pre-convention tours are being planned by the Miami Beach convention committee for April 12-13-14, 1966. TUESDAY, April 12, 1966 bered. In the event that a group would like to have the same table, registration may be sent in together with the request for the same table. If received separately, the table will be held open for 10 days only. Tables will be round and will accomodate 10 persons. Boat Trip: Leave 9:30 a.m. Seaquarium, We encourage early registration for prime 12 noon to 2 p.m. with lunch at Seaquarium. tables. Leave 2 p.m. via bus to Villa Vizcaya, arrive 2:30, return by 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY. April 13, 1966 ©UR TEN YEARS WITH VIOLETS Boat Trip: Leave 9:30 a.m. for Fort Lau¬ derdale; lunch at Patricia Murphy’s, tour gar¬ den, etc; return by 5 p.m. on Gold Coast Cruiser. Night Club Tour: Visit two hotels, two shows, a drink and snack. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, April 13-14, 1966 Drift fishing: Bus pickup, 1:15, at hotel for drift fishing until 5 p.m., accomodating about 35 guests, or charter a boat for 12 guests. Reserve in friendly groups. Can make own group up. Post Convention Tour of the Bahama Islands. i4 or 5 days) All information address to Mr. Paul R. Younger, A.V.S. Program Com¬ mittee. c/o Thos. Cook & Son, Inc., 587 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017. REGISTRATIONS FOR CONVENTION MEALS Mrs. W. A. Clifton 1966 Registration Chairman To eliminate standing in line and crowd¬ ing before Convention meals, we will assign tables by number in the order that Registra¬ tions are received. Your table number will be on your meal ticket. All tables will be num¬ By Betty N. Horvath (EDITOR'S NOTE: The poem was written at the 10th anniversary ©f the Connecticut Shoreline African Violet club and contains all the themes of the nine previous shows.) Through the years, our violets all around us, We have brought to you this show. Now, again, with good friends to surround us. We’re here to let you know . We’ve gone “AROUND THE WORLD” on a “SHOW TRAIN”, And you went right along Through “SHOWERS OF VIOLETS”, regard¬ less of weather Over the “RAINBOW OF VIOLETS”, we’ve traveled together To “FANTASYLAND”, where giant violets bloom. To a “CIRCUS OF VIOLETS” that filled up the room Our “FRIENDSHIPS THROUGH VIOLETS” made “OCCASIONS TO REMEMBER” An “ARTISTS’ DELIGHT” for each and every member. So join us, on this tenth year of our show. Let’s make it the best one. .... ON WITH THE SHOW. 9 Wheelchair Grower Has Own Flower Garden Indoors “Ever she sought the best, and ever found it.” This epitaph a statement of life well lived, describes Mrs. Grady Lee of Huey- town, Ala., through her 28 years of rheuma¬ toid arthritis. “My interest in growing, and particularly for the last 13 years my great interest in growing African violets, has enabled me to ignore a great deal of pain, for who can work with a collection of African violets and not find it more interesting than pain?” Mrs. Lee asks. “I have sought and found that I could have a flower garden indoors, blooming the year round, adding so much beauty to my home. “I have found so many dear friends whose interest in African violets brings us closer as the years go by. “I have found that I have been able to keep my older friends also. Although most people are quick to sympathize with the ill, I doubt that even good friends enjoy listening to a person who becomes a ‘walking clinic’. “I have found that the happiness I have achieved through my African violets has made things more pleasant for my family and has enabled us to have a cheerful home. “I could go on, but I think anyone can realize that, for me, the dividends have been great. I have been a member of our National African Violet society since 1955. This per¬ haps has been of greater help to me in learn¬ ing to grow better African violets than any other one thing.” The second annual African Violet show at the Birmingham Museum of Art was dedi¬ cated to Mrs. Lee, a lady of great personal warmth and indomitable courage, who has been growing prize violets from a wheelchair for the past 10 years. Don’t feel sorry for her. She’d feel upset if you did. Until recently, when doctors made her cut down, she tended a flower pot garden ranging from 100 to 400 plants. The present “crop” of 100 violets (that is the rationed number) are grown in an upstairs room where her husband has special tables and lighting installed. What’s more, he had an elevator placed in the entrance hall closet big enough to hold Mrs. Lee, her wheelchair and an attendant. With this wonderful luxury she is able to take her “bloomingest” and most beautiful violets downstairs where they are displayed on a long table in the dining room. They don’t stay there very long, because Mrs. Lee is forever hearing about someone else who’s ill and right away she’ll send them a violet. And when friends drop by to say hello they seldom leave empty handed. “Oh my violets have been such a source of pleasure,” says Mrs. Lee. “Do you know, I’ve had perfect strangers call and ask if they might drop by to see my flowers? Of course, I’m always so delighted.” She takes real pride in naming prize seed¬ lings for her four grandchildren. Mrs. Lee, a member of the Dixie African Violet Society, is grateful to Mrs. C. R. Ballard of Montgomery, Ala., for her assistance in or¬ ganizing the Birmingham African Violet Study club, and to Mrs. Ruby Eichelberger, the club president, who has given incentive to the club which is truly a study club and not a social organization. At the second annual show Mrs. Lee entered nine plants and won second National award, eight blue ribbons, one white ribbon and two best in show ribbons; best seedling and best Geneva Edge. “I was amazed and elated,” she said. Mrs. Lee grows two of each variety — one to keep and one to give away. “My husband helps me mix and sterilize 10 WHEELCHAIR GARDENER — Mrs. Grady Lee of Hueytown, Ala., stricken with rheu* matoid arthritis some 28 years ago, has spent most of the past 10 years in a wheelchair growing hundreds of African violets to bring beauty into the lives of other shut-ins and scores of her gadabout friends. Mrs. Lee was paid high tribute when the African Violet Show at the Birmingham Museum of Art was dedicated to her. my soil mix,” she says. “Handling God’s good earth is to me part of the pleasure of growing. I use three parts oak leaf mold, one part heavy garden loam, one part sand, one part dried barnyard manure, adding as much Sponge Rok as is needed. “I do all my potting sitting in my wheel¬ chair. It isn’t difficult when you get accus¬ tomed to it.” Mrs. Lee’s only advice in growing African violets is this: Experiment on a few plants with any suggestion you read about in the National Magazine that seems logical. Since homes vary in light, humidity, heat, etc., we do have to experiment to find the method that is best for conditions in our own homes.” i GREENSAND RUHM’S PHOSPHATE Home of Organic Horticultural Supplies SEND STAMP TO DEPT. V. FOR PRICE LIST FRED A. VEITH 3505 Mozart Ave. Cheviot P. O. Cincinnati 11, Ohio HEAVY ALUMINUM FOIL FOR CLAY POT RIMS No more petiole rot or drooping violet leaves! Strips of new self-adhering aluminum foil to squeeze around the rims of your African violet pots for brighter appearance and complete protection of leaves and stems from chemicals in clay pots that rot them. Easily shaped to any pot and stays where you put it. Coated underneath with pressure-sensi¬ tive adhesive. Handy roll 1” wide can be cut to any length. 30-foot roll only $1.95. Jumbo 60-foot economy roll $3.75. Postpaid. Catalog 20c (free with order). Unusual hard-to-find African violet supplies. THE HOUSE PLANT CORNER P. O. Box 886 Oxford, Maryland 21654 11 AS THE WORLD TURNS—” As the World Turns" was the theme of the African Violet Society of Miami's (Florida) annual show and here visitors are seen ad- miring the beautiful specimen plants on display. The theme was featured in a vista of a waterfall with appropriate planting, plus the artistic and display classes. Mrs. Salvatore Maiorana won Queen of Show with her violet "Cecil". Mrs. Maiorana also won the horticul¬ ture sweepstakes and the general show sweepstakes. Junior Queen was won by Mrs. James I. Steele with "Bold Beauty". Robert Camp¬ bell, staging chairman, won Ges- neriaceae Sweepstakes with such Gesneriads as; Episcia Sungold, Episcia Firebird, Smithiantha Ze- brina, Columnea Snake Charmer, NaxJtilocalyx Forgetii, and many others. Sweepstakes in the Artistic class went to Mrs. Leo Eojeski. READY FOR JUDGING— Here are the judges and clerks waiting for their assignments as they get ready to judge the African violet plants in the display house of Shaws Garden (Botanical Garden) in St. Louis, Mo. HOME SHOW— Here's the African violet display arranged by the Afri¬ can Violet Sunset chapter at the the first "Home Show" held in Panama City, Fla. The display fea¬ tured plant stands and ways to grow violets in the home as well as a "violet hospital", an educa¬ tional exhibit on how to grow from a seed and how to take care of "sick" violets There was an am¬ bulance on hand as well as a sup¬ ply truck delivering soils, ferti¬ lizers, sprays and incubators. The hospital's 16 rooms featured the Various aspects in the culture of African violets. Over 5,000 persons visited the display and the club members distributed AVSA Green Thumb rules for the culture of African violets and membership ap¬ plications. Window Care For African Violets Estelle Kienzle Staten Island, New York There are three important conditions; light, temperature, and moisture. LIGHT : An east exposure is the best. In summer use a thin curtain to protect from the rays of the sun. In winter when the days are short, a lamp can be used to ex¬ tend the light hours. Do not let the leaves touch the cold glass. Plants should be turned daily to grow flat and symmetri¬ cal. On cloudy days, use a lamp also, or the plants will reach for the light and will take a while to get down flat again. INSUFFICIENT LIGHT: Plants will grow tall and spindly and will not bloom. TEMPERATURE: 70 to 75 degrees is ideal for daytime and not lower than 65 at night. As African violets are warm weather plants, if exposed to cold temperatures over a period of time, they will become stunted and will not bloom. WATER: Proper watering is very important as most plants are lost through over water¬ ing. The soil must be kept moist at all times. The tiny roots can not stand a period of dryness and then be drowned with water. Water from the top with tepid rain water, or any water free from chemicals including water softener systems. Watering from the top washes the salts down away from the root system and out of the soil. Do not let the plant set in this water as this salt water will be absorbed back up into the soil again. If you have only a few plants, you can place the plant on top of an empty jar and water the plant. This way the water will run into the jar. FERTILISING: A balanced feeding program includes alternating at least 3 different plant foods. Always water a little the night before feeding and use 1/4 the amount rec¬ ommended. A plant food that has a read¬ ing of 15 — 30 — 15 means the first number is for nitrogen, the second number is for phosphorous and the third number is for potash. WINDOW SHELVES— Estelle Kienzle had these window shelves made. Metal poles extend to the ceiling. Two poles make one section and three poles make two sec¬ tions of shelves. These shelves are placed far enough away from the window to allow her to wash the windows and change the curtains and yet the violets get plenty of light. SOIL: There are many mixes but they must be loose and porous. This is one mix; 8 cups dark garden loam, 4 cups perlite, 1 cup spaghnum peat moss. The perlite and peat moss must be soaked before ad¬ ding to the soil. This material swells up when wet. If this happened after adding it would smother the roots. Some bargain dark soil that is on the market has lamp black added so buy from a reliable dealer. African violets like a slightly acid soil with a ph reading of about 6.5. All ma¬ terials must be sterilized before using. This can be done in your oven. Bake at 250 for 1 hour. Then let stand for one week so the gasses will escape. REPOTTING: Gently remove the plant from the pot. If you see roots on outside of the soil then it is time to repot. Use the next size pot as African violets do not like to be over potted. PROPAGATING: Water the plant good the night before removing any leaves. Select fresh young leaves, from 2nd row from the bottom. Cut leaf on slant. This exposes more cells. Set aside for 1 hour to heal. Plant in a small pot of wet vermiculite. Keep this moist at all times. PLANT LETS: When plantlets get about 2 13 inches high, separate from mother leaf. Plant each in separate pot of planting mix. This is equal parts vermiculite, perlite and soil. Always keep the name of the plant on a marker in each plant. Don’t trust your mem¬ ory. I will go into more detail in a later article. Watering of African Violets Pauline Klein, New York, N. Y. Many busy people have said that they would like to grow African violets but they have very little time to take care of them. The question comes up in answer to this re¬ mark: How much care do African violets need? Or what is the mimimal amount of care they will grow and flower under? In an attempt to find an answer to this problem, I cared for my violets by watering them once a week and feeding them once a month. The findings of this program of care are these: Violets will go on growing and flowering in a heated apartment by watering them every seven or eight days. In order to care for plants in this manner, it is necessary to soak the plants thoroughly at every watering. My method was to put down layers of newspapers and stand the plants on them. Then, I top watered the plants. I allowed the plants to stand about an hour on the wet paper. Then, I returned them to rubber saucers placed by the window. Care must be taken that if the plants are placed in tiers, that there is no runoff to the plants below. Under this method of watering, large plants did hold their moisture, of course, bet¬ ter than small plants but they all did well. The color of the flowers was not affected. The blossoms were a little smaller. The plants were grown in natural sunlight and not in artificial light. The soil contained peat moss like Black Magic. The results were good enough for busy people to enjoy growing violets in a city apartment. This method is not recommended for those people who want to grow prize plants but it works very well in an emergency or as a time-saver when there is no extra time avail¬ able. A Violet Tale Mrs. I. J. Drake Grand Rapids, Mich. One Great Day in September, when I was in Hi-Hopes of getting to our Violet Club meet¬ ing, there was a Pink Commotion at my front door. My Red Heart sank when I saw who were there. Giddy Girl and Minnie Pearl. Those two always get into Mischief, to say nothing of the two Rogues, Red and Rlue and Gay Witch with her face Glowing with Hilarity and Clem who had Spring Fever, when certainly it wasn’t Spring. (Really he is an Old Smoothie) but a good friend of Lilian Jarret, who always wears Glad Rags all trimmed with Pink Frills. I think she has a Mad Streak, but she is no Fashion Plate like Scarlet Oi’Hara who lives in a Dream Castle and has a collection of Old Silver worth a Kings Ransom, which makes her a Charmer to Rhett Butler, who is a Bold One, with a lot of White Pride. But she shows him her Independence by flirting with Paul Bunyan. Then there was dear Cousin Janet who has many Sweet Memories and came to my rescue by saying she wasn’t going to Ladies Aid and would be glad to follow the Modern Trend and take over for me and try to keep things Tidy. Bull Winkle, who some say is a Bloom¬ ing Fool, but I find him really just a Jolly Giant, volunteered to help her, so he took all the Tinymites down by the Blue Waters in the Spring Wood, where they might see the Tiger, who wears a collar of Persian Brocade trimmed with a Red Diamond and Fancy Red Pom Pom. He used to be a Clipper, but is too old now to Jump-Up or Caper. He spends all his time on Cloud Nine by the Blue Light Star, in the Fairy Skies — just a Lazy Bones. After that, they went down by the Mound of Pink where they found some Red Carna¬ tions, with their Rosy Faces and Pink Petti¬ coats all trimmed with Double White JLace doing a Snow Ballet. Really they looked like a Cloud Mist of Christmas Angels. Then Rosita noticed the time, so they started home. When Wow they met Dizzy Dame walking with her Pink Poodle and Blue Beard, who gave them all a Crown of Red for a Keep¬ sake and played them some Oriental Music. Then they met Beau Brumrnel who had been hunting down in Coon Valley but all he saw was some Rabbit Ears. So they all finished the day eating Pop-Corn and getting Candy Lips from eating a Whopper size piece of Cotton Candy and some Peppermint Twist. 14 By A. Raymond Vera^s Violets Longmeadow, Mass. Iln flue Gro-Lux We have heard so many adverse reports of Gro-Lux tubes and the system of using one Gro-Lux with a tube of another color^ that we cannot resist giving an account of our experience with them. At present we are using 80 Gro-Lux tubes: 58 40-watL 8 30-watt and 14 20-watt. These are on 14 hours per day, controlled by a time clock. A plantlet taken from a leaf, on the average, is a blooming plant in a 4-inch tub in from 5 to 6 months. A healthy sucker will fill a 2-inch pot with roots in from 5 to 8 weeks, and again we have a blooming plant in a 4-inch tub in 5 to 6 months. Plantlets taken from the mother leaf are potted in 2 1/4 -inch pots for 2 months, by which time buds are beginning to form. At this time the plant goes to a 4-inch tub and soon after starts to bloom. Plants in 2% inch pots and suckers in 2-inch pots are under 20-watt Gro-Lux tubes about 6 inches from the pot. The 21A-inch pots go under a 2-tube unit and the 2-inch pots under single tube. After moving to 3-inch pots plants are under 30-watt 2-tube units, 6 inches from the pot and finally into the 4” tub when they are placed under 2~tube 40-watt units, 8 to 10 inches from the pot. This is our general pro¬ cedure although sometimes lack of space forces us to go under 40-watt unit with smaller pots. We have found the most commmon trou¬ ble with .plants under Gro-Lux tubes is that the plants are starved. How often is a freshly potted plant placed under Gro-Lux tubes and at first does very well, only to go to pieces after a while? While the food from the fresh soil is available, the plant goes to town. All too soon this supply is exhausted and the plant is starved unless fed properly. Every time we water, our plants are fed regular strength Plant Marvel, the fertilizer we use mostly as we have been able to get more blossoms by its use. Fish Emulsion is used if the plant does not seem to be coming up to size. An occasional feeding of Hyponex seems to be beneficial. The soil we use is Buell’s Miracle African Violet Soil, made more porous by the addition of Sponge Rok and Vermiculite. Plants under Gro-Lux lamps will show bleaching of the leaves where exposed to the light, showing a definite design darker in color where overlap of another leaf occurs. By morning, after the lights have been out through the night, the color of the leaves will be uni¬ form, When this bleaching occurs about two hours before lights are to shut off your feeding program is O.K. Earlier bleaching means plants are not getting enough food, while failure to bleach means overfeeding has occurred—and it ’ is possible to overfeed under Gro-Lux. The two hour margin means plants are not getting quite all the food they could use, but you have a safety margin against overfeeding. Use a plant with medium green leaf color as a guide. Our plants are kept on trays containing moistened hen grits. Regular monthly spray¬ ings, alternating Spider-s-mite and Isodox, are given. Occasional spray of Mixdex is also ad¬ ministered. VC-13 is used in trays every six months. When potting plants we believe in severe pruning. Any leaf that does not add to the appearance of the plant or, as in the case with some varieties, the petiole is losing color, it is removed. This procedure seems to pro¬ duce more bloom, sooner. This is what we are after as our business is gift plants. We try to maintain humidity no lower 15 THERE’S SOMETHING TO THIS PLANTING BY THE MOON Eleanor Hodgkins Houston, Texas Do you plant by the moon? I do, and swear by it, and have converted many of my violet friends. In fact, one said she used to work her violets on any day in the month without trouble, but after talking to me and working with them under the sign of Leo, she lost all of the plants she had worked with that day. She says I put the hex on her. Here is what I have learned: There are 12 signs, six are fruitful, six are barren. I use Cancer and Pisces, 2nd quarter to set leaves. They will produce many husky plantlets. Scorpio or Taurus to set suckers or to cut a plant off for re-rooting, any quarter. Libra is the sign under which to plant seeds, remove babies from the mother leaf to return to vermiculite for another two weeks or so, and to plant from vermiculite to soil for the first time. Capricorn is the other sign, but I seldom use this sign. A farmer’s almanac will give you the infor¬ mation you need. However, I use an Astrologi¬ cal Calendar published by the Llewellyn Pub¬ lications in St. Paul, Minn. It is easier for me to read, and the whole month is always before you. It costs 50 cents. There may be others that I do not know of. If a friend gives you a leaf, or you break one which you want to save on a ‘bad day’, just put it in water until a good day comes along, then set it in vermiculite. Transplanting from one pot to another where you do not dis¬ turb your roots can be done under any of the six signs. SHOW WINNERS— "Double Black Cherry" won Queen of the Show for Mrs Edward Suskiewich (top photo) and "Top Sail" won runner up for Queen for Mrs. Anthony Catania (bottom photo) at the Thimble Islands African Violet society's show at Stony Creek, Conn., which featured the theme, "April in Paris." Mrs. Catania also won sweep- stakes and the President's Challenge trophy. Mrs. Julius Fargeot won the National Gold Rosette with "Snow Ballet," "Blue Nocturne" and "Ordalki." Mrs. Suskiewich won special awards for her educational table and for having only blue ribbon entries. Mrs. Jean Dolan of the Violet Room won the commercial exhibit award and the club won the National Green Rosette. AN AYE VOTE (Continued from page 15) than 50, but when the furnace is running often during the severe cold weather it some¬ times drops to 40. We use a humidifier made by Oster. It is not automatic, and costs just under $20.00. With two fillings it is good for 24 hours and puts out a mist that is hardly visible. YOUR DREAM: A GREENHOUSE Mrs. Beverly Jean Smith Seraga Farm Flowers New Boston Road Chittenango R. No. 2, New York (This is ra open letter to Mrs. L. V. Lewis of Big Spring, Texas, In which Mrs. Smith tells of her experiences in owning a greenhouse. In a recent African Violet Magazine, Mrs. Lewis wrote an article, "My Dream: A Greenhouse**). I was like you. I had a great desire for my own greenhouse. My dream became a reality three years ago when we erected a 16 X 20 curved-eved aluminum frame green¬ house with a potting room attached to one end. This was to be a business venture for me. I was going to sell geraniums both fancy and zonial, vegetable plants and annuals. I have increased my sales each year a little but I would like to tell you some of the problems that have arisen since the day we started to build our greenhouse. After erecting the cement block foundation and completing the potting room we proceed¬ ed to put up the greenhouse itself. We put up the aluminum frame first and this went pretty well until we tried to attach it to the potting room. Here we ran into difficultty trying to get it air tight. We finally conquered this and then proceeded to lay the glass on the frame. When we went to put on the pieces leading up to the hip we really ran into difficulty. The glass kept slipping even after we attached the bar caps which were supposed to hold it in place. They claimed an amateur could erect it. My father-in-law, who was an experienced builder in his earlier years, claimed the engi¬ neers never erected one of them themselves. It was supposd to take just a few days but took months. We finally got it all erected after several other major difficulties. I have had it three years and there is always a problem to solve with it. This year we had to have two fans fixed that are on the glass end for ventilation. We found they couldn’t be fixed locally. It was in the heat of the summer and the small house fans I put out there were not enough. The cement blocks that were directly under the sill had to be replaced because the mois¬ ture and the weather had deteriorated the blocks. ^This was a terrible job with all that glass on top and the frame was sprung where the blocks had broken away. We had our furnace checked (We burn oil because we have no gas line here). On a cold windy day that had to be fixed. And it is not unusual for pieces of glass to break when it is windy, snow blowing, etc., and because it’s aluminum you have to fix it right then. My dream became a nightmare for me. It cost me $4000.00 to build, way over expec¬ tations — raised our taxes — and I still have yet to receive a profit or even interest on my investment. There is also the monthly heat bill and lights which are as much as our house bills. I have three benches. My center bench is two-tiered and I have just recently added three fluorescent lights under the lower bench to house the African violets I have for sale. I had a few of these in my potting room and everyone wanted them so I have added them to my plants for sale along with other house plants. They have sold very well and may help me out of the red into the black. If they do I wdll go exclusively to selling them. I have no place in our house or cellar for these plants but if I did I would never build a greenhouse. I’d even add a room especially for them in preference to building a greenhouse unless you intend to get big commercially where, of course, a house won’t do or if you are in an area that would warrant a greenhouse. This is my personal experience at owning a home greenhouse. I forgot to add that I was assured the greenhouse would never have to be reglazed and would never leak. I have had to reglaze it and it leaks terribly. I would advise if you still want your greenhouse, check thoroughly before buying. There is also the problem of shading every year and this, too, is an awful chore. Fiberglass would be my answer if you just want African violets. The problem of hail storms which aren’t too many in some areas would be solved and the shading problem, of course, would be taken care of. FRATHEL'S ORIGINATIONS Try some of our lovely new plants, you will love them for shape and blossoms that are different. MRS. J. FRATHEL 2S2 Clay Ave., Rochester. N. Y. 14613 17 This is how my new G.B.S. (Gesneriad- Begonia-Saintpaulia) Soilless Mix came into being. Winter was fast approaching and a new greenhouse was waiting to be filled. It was obvious that I would not be able to prepare enough potting soil to last until spring before the compost pile froze solid. So I began a program of testing various soilless mixes, in particular those suggested by Cornell University. They all seemed to have similar drawbacks. They were either too wet or too dry. Any fertilizer present was quickly leached out, making it necessary to use frequent heavy applications of liquid fertilizer. Several new slow-release fertilizers have recently been introduced, according to various florists’ trade journals, and I was able to ob¬ tain a sample of one called Osmocote 14-14-14. It is a complete balanced plant food in tiny, resin coated pellets. Nutrients are gradually released over a period of four to six months. Experiments along these lines have been conducted by Mr. M. Carleton L’Hommedieu, using a formula released by the Nassau County Extension Service Association ,with a different ^ Michael J. Kartuz 92 Chesnut Street ^ Wilmington, Mass. ^ Use only sphagnum peat moss (Canadian or European), not ‘Michigan’ peat. Shredding can be accomplished by passing the peat moss through a l/^-inch mesh hardware cloth. Use the medium (Horticultural, No. 2) or coarse grades of vermiculite and perlite. Mix very thoroughly, moisten slightly, adding about 2 cups of water to help combine the ingredients evenly. The mix should be stored dry as mois¬ ture activates the slow-release fertilier. Moisten the G.B.S. Soilless Mix thoroughly just before using. Pour the mix into the pot around the root ball, packing it firmly. The results to date with the G.B.S. Soilless Mix are amazing. African violet plantlets potted in 2-1/4-inch and 2-1/^-inch plastic pots establish themselves and begin flowering two to four weeks earlier than those planted in regular soil mixes, and continue to grow faster G. B. s: SOILLESS MIX type of slow release fertilizer, and a 1-1-1 mix (equal parts peat moss, perlite and vermicu¬ lite). Mr. L’Hommedieu discusses the very good results he has had with the 1-1-1 mix in his article ‘Soil-Less Mix for Gesneriads and Other Houseplants’, in the November/Decem- ber, 1964 issue of The Gloxinian. I adopted the 1-1-1 mix, and prepared small batches using various quantities of Osmocote and ground limestone, and arrived at the following simple mixture, dubbed the G.B.S. Soilless Mix: Shredded Peat Moss _ _ 4 quarts Vermiculite _ _ _ _ 4 quarts Perlite . . . . . . . 4 quarts Osmocote 14-14-14 .... 2 tablespoonsful Dolimite Limestone .... 3 tablespoonsful and larger. If very weak applications of liquid fer¬ tilizer are given regularly one month after transplanting, even more startling results can be obtained. Use 1/4 teaspoon of a high analysis fertilizer (20-20-20 or 15-30-15) in a gallon of water and use at every other watering. With the G.B.S. Soilless Mix there is vir¬ tually no transplanting shock. African violets continue to bloom, without that usual pause after shifting into larger pots. Other gesneriads too, particularly col- umneas, episcias and the like, respond very favorably. If the Osmocote is left out the 1-1-1 mix makes an excellent rooting medium. When rooted, the cuttings are planted in G.B.S. Soil¬ less Mix. LIKE TO GAMBLE? IVTy Fall list will contain, besides the usual descrip¬ tive listings of fresh-cut leaves at 35c each, a new and unusual “grab-box” offer. Said list will be sent only to those including 5c postage with their request. MILDRED V. WOODS 6009 Van Buren PI. West New York, N. J. 07093 Gesneriads — Saintpoulias — Begonias Varieties that thrive under Fluorescent Light NEW CATALOG 25c Violet List Free KARTUZ GREENHOUSES Dept. AV, 92 Chestnut Street Wilmington, Mass. 01887 18 HER BOOK DEALS WITH HOUSE PLANTS , ■ V. M. Fitzroy Tells of Emsie du Plessis’ Little Open Stoep in South Africa but irresistible. Another edition JrdJnder Your Green Thumb,” a lovely book of house plants in South Africa, written and illustrated by V. M. Fitzroy, has just come off the press. First published in 1962 by the South African Book Center of Cape Town and Johan¬ nesburg, the attractive volume has one chapter devoted to African Violets. A black and white sketch of an African violet, titled “temperamental but ir¬ resistible”, illustrates the article, which concerns E.Fl du Plessis, 9 Wilmslow Court, Main Road, Green Point, Cape. Here is what Mrs. Fitzroy has to say: If you grow house plants you grow African violets . . it seems to be inevi¬ table. There was a time when I didn’t want to know about them, there seemed to be too many of the things, like crinoline ladies in embroidery. But someone gave me a leaf and I put it in water, simply because I cannot discard anything that is likely to grow, and it did grow, and I gave up the struggle against African violets. Unlike crinoline ladies on aprons and tea-cosies they are lively little things with character and variety, and that method of propagation is irresistible, after all. It is also easy. Almost anyone, I imagine, can get a Saintpaulia started. Not everyone can keep it happy once it is potted up. Last winter I saw these plants looking thoroughly piano in more than one professional greenhouse. I was told winter was not the time to see them at their best and to have an- 19 other look in a few months’ time. But only that week I had visited Emsie du Plessis’ little open stoep in Green Point (and it was the day after a black south-easter had been raging) and every one of hers was as perky as you please. She is one of those gardeners who bring house planting to a pitch of perfection in a few square feet of space. I never saw such an animated lot of saintpaulias as hers; they fairly glistened with health, their leaves were dark and bloomy, they were carrying a lot of buds, and one that had broken into flower had crisp and radiant petals that seemed to shimmer in the light. And all this was out of doors, at the end of the severest winter we had known for years. Those Afri¬ can violets did without the coddling many people believe they need, and I must say it was an eye opener to me. “Don’t you protect them from the rain?” I asked. “Well, they don’t get the full force of it on this side of the building. I do move them if the sun shines on their leaves while they’re still wet. That’s what turns them brown, not the rain. And I’ve tidied them up since that wind yes¬ terday. But of course,” she added, “they are temperamental. I have to talk to them and scold them all the time.” She laughed, a small matter-of-fact woman whom you would never accuse of whimsy. And the more I learn of violets, the more I think this theory of temper¬ ament is true. Even Emsie confesses that when she looks after the collection be¬ longing to a friend, yearly during the friend’s holiday, they stop blooming for her. As far as my experience goes, I would say they do like a bit of fussing, and that if they aren’t flowering as they should it will probably help to put them on a shelf above the kitchen stove, or in the bathroom, where they will get the benefit of a warm steamy atmosphere. On that little Green Point Stoep the ones farthest from the house wall did rather less well than the nearer ones. The sun reached none of them, but its light fell on the wall and this reflected light made just that difference. Direct light is not what is called for in any case. They prefer a slightly acid, loose, damp soil, not so damp as to cause crown decay, which indiscriminate overhead watering may do. Some growers water by means of a wick led from a container near by or by standing the pot in water till the soil has soaked up enough. The leaves appreciate a shower now and then and rain is good for them if it isn’t too cold or too prolonged. In dry weather a spray is good with water that has had the chill taken off. The soil should be light and friable, a mixture of loam, leaf-mould and sand or ver- miculite. Sharp coarse river sand is really best, mixed with a proportion of one to three with loam enriched with compost. Pots ought to be on the shallow side. That native habitat of Saintpaulias is rock depressions near falling water, and they don’t root deep. Propagation from the leaf may be done simply by keeping the stem in w’^ater; when new roots form at the bottom it is planted in damp soil. At this point it may suffer a check and I have found it better to strike the leaf in a mixture of sand and vermiculite and let it grow on without disturbance until the new growth has pushed through. When the young plant is well established it is potted up in the ordinary way, and a small pot is better than a big one. Saintpaulias are not quick growing and it may take nine months to a year before the young plant flowers. New — Yellow Covor — 1963 Fourth Revised Edition "AFRICAN VIOLET HANDBOOK FOR JUDGES AND EXHIBITOBS" New information: Propagation; comments on judging specimen plants, naturalistic and arrangement classes: seedlings; yearbooks; episcias; Gloxinias; con¬ ditioning African violet blossoms; up-to-date Society rules and other revised information. $1.00 per copy. RUTH G. CAREY 3900 Garden Drive Knoxville, Tenn. 37918 20 Honor Roll Of African Violets 1955-1960 Azure Beauty Black Magic Navy Boquet Boyce Edens Pink Cheer Ruffled Queen White Madonna 1961 Bridesmaid Blue Peak Blue Pom Cavalier Crusader Cydonia Dixie Moonbeams Double Pink Cloud Bud’s Strike Me Pink Emperor Wilhelm Evelyn Johnson Blue Nocturne Holiday Mary Thompson Ohio Bountiful Painted Girl Pink Ideal Sea Sprite White Pride White Pride Supreme WTite Puff 1962 Bud’s Kimberly Double Black Cherry Fascination Fischer’s Fire Dance Iris Lorna Doone Meteore Pink Miracle Granger Garden’s Santa Maria T-Y Vallin Pink Valor 1963 Fringed Pompon Fovely Fady Naomi’s Afterglo Redderness So Sweet Sparkling Waters 1964 Angel Child Beaming Blue Boy Calumet Beacon Cindy Coon Valley Granger Garden’s April Fove Granger Garden’s Matchmates Granger Garden’s Shag Pride of Rochester Richter’s Wedgewood Wintergreen Wintry Rose 1965 Shrill Jubilee Smoke Rings Trifari Richter’s Charm Song Filian Jarrett Feme V. Kellar FERNE FOR AFRICAN VIOLETS 827 No. Main Horrisonburg, Vo. THE NEWEST AND OLDER VARIETIES GRANGER, LYON, and other GROWERS VARIETIES Write for list Freshly cut leaves Rooted leaves with small plantlets. Plan a trip to see and take home from the lovely display of African Violets. Highway No. 1 1 . Do not take Bypass. THOMAS'S AFRICAN VIOLETS 104 Fay Road N. Syracuse, N. Y. 4 min. From Exit 36 N. Y.’s Thruway Home of the SKI-SLOPE SERIES Kellington, Glen Ellen, Naomi, Smuggler’s Notch, Kitzbule lust to mention a few. Naomi Weeks Originator No List No Shipping 21 Virus and stunt go hand in glove; that is, stunt is caused by a virus. could be caused by a virus, but which we lay to “conditions”. This is the opinion of Wes Sierk of Jackson¬ ville, Fla., plant doctor for The Dixie African Violet Society, who has observed virus symp¬ toms of African violets, how virus is spread and the relation of virus to stunt. The Florida State Agricultural Department is working on this project, too, according to Mr. Sierk. In explanation of his belief that stunt is caused by a virus, Mr. Sierk has this to say: First of all, let me explain just what a virus is. Viruses, themselves, are so small that even with an ordinary microscope, they can not be seen. They must be viewed through an Electron Microscope. The particles vary in size from 1 to about 250 millimicrons (a milli¬ micron equals one millionth of a millimeter) and differ in shape and to the form of life they attack. Due to their super microscopic size, filters such as those used against bacteria, can not stop the admittance of a virus. The plant attacking virus is composed largely of necleoprotien, of parasitic form. In other words, it can not and does not reproduce until it is within a susceptible cell. Outside the cell it may be preserved indefinitely, be¬ having more like a chemical rather than a living organism. Stunt has been noted to cause plants to have retarded growth in their tender centers, slick hairless leaves that do not resemble the older leaves in form. Also, the tiny center leaves will feel brittle and on some occasions even rubbery. The plant does not develop normally thus the word “stunt” was used to describe this type of disease. The symptoms of some viruses are: chlor¬ osis or some variegation of leaves or flowers, malformation of plants such as brittle leaf edges or a curling or thickening of the leaf. Probably, there are other symptoms which It has been noted that stunt or virus, can be transmitted from plant to plant by rubbing infected plant parts against healthy ones or by placing infected plant fluids on healthy plants. Either may enter healthy plants through injuries or from utensils used to work with plants, that have not been sterilized. I also believe plants weakened (but not visibly so) by chemicals or conditions are very sus¬ ceptible to both virus and stunt. In one of our tests, Chlordane dusted on healthy young plants produced 90% stunt especially, on tetraploids. In another test, soil sterilized with methyl bro¬ mide, but not allowed to aerate completely, was used. The plants potted in this soil pro¬ duced only 20% stunt. Of course, watering the newly potted plants probably diffused much of the remaining chemicals so that the proba¬ bility of stunt was minimized to a degree. Sud¬ den changes in temperature and incorrect light¬ ing might bring about stunt. Much more is needed to be known before virus or stunt, whether caused by the same organism or not, can be controlled. The best control for either at the present time is clean¬ liness and the use of healthy, sturdy, stock for propagation. Sterilizing all soil, pots, utensils, benches or stands, and knives, if used for cut¬ ting leaves, is absolutely necessary. Make these precautions part of your routine disease pre¬ vention and control program. Discard any and all infected plants systematically. Be brutal and discard your favorite, if it is a suspected plant. Until more is known about virus and stunt, we at our greenhouse, will continue to experi¬ ment, trying to find the cause and the cure. As stunt deforms the leaves and eventually robs the plants of their health, sometimes causing deformed blossoms, I feel it is very important to find the answers soon. 22 HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH OUR AFRICAN VIOLETS AHTICLE 1 Hello Violet Friends. We all love our violets and many of us would like to have a record of our plants or even just a single bloom-, this we can do with our camera. It is the purpose of this article to try to help you with the photographic functions i. e. types of cameras, lighting, staging the subject (African Violets), ex¬ posures, backgrounds and photographic hints. We will keep it practical instead of technical. We may be able to set up a question and answer plan to satisfy your personal problems. The first question that comes to our minds is what do we need? ( 1 ) The first thing we need is a camera. I will briefly describe the different types. (2) Next to the camera we need light, artificial and natural light will be discussed. (3) Film. As most of us are interested in color slides, this will be the type of film considered. If some¬ one is interested in black and white, we will include it. by John J. Paul 36 South 7th St. Easton^ Pa. 18042 (4) Exposure Meter. We can work without this but I feel it is most practical to use one, some cameras have built in meters. There will be more about exposure later. (5) Subject. We all know what the subject is, “African Violets”, of course. Simple Camera This is often referred to as a snap-shot camera, this camera has few or no ad¬ justments i. e. lens opening (aperture), selective shutter speed, selective focus. The terms Aperture^ Shutter Speed and Focus will be covered at an other time. 23 Optical or Open Sight viewer This type camera is a big improvement over the first camera. We can now con¬ trol the aperture, shutter speed, and focus. The price range of this type camera is from modest to expensive. It is my opinion that the chief drawback to this camera is a factor known as paral¬ lax. This is incovenient but can be over¬ come. I will go into details in an other article. Simple Lens Reflex This type camera I like best for our type of work; the main reason being it does not have a parallax problem. I mean by this what is seen in the viewer is what you will have on the film. This is very- important when working close to the subject. (When we get to the subject of close up photography, I will explain the meaning of parallax and how each of the cameras can be used to counteract this problem.) PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (Continued from Page 4) their wife a most unusual and much appre¬ ciated gift. Already this year six salesmen who came to my office to sell me their wares have noticed the handful of violets on the office window, mentioned their wives interest and gone away four dollars lighter. Try it! It is really fun to sell a salesman! Best Wishes, c^ranC ^(3. C^Qurion Send your list of favorite violets to Mrs. Theodore Rosenak, 10852 N. Lake View Road, #6-E, Mequon, Wisconsin. HIIVC FOni GMUI SOM SCCDUOOS Mrs. Mabel W indie 1603 W. Kamm Ave. Caruthers, California I’ve been raising African Violets for some time, and enjoyed every minute of it. Re¬ cently, I discovered another way to enjoy them. I am raising some seedlings. My big plants never seem to make seed pods, so I purchased a packet through the mail. When I received them, my first thought was they had forgotten to put in the seeds! They were so tiny and fine, I tould hardly see them. For my planted seed bed, I used a clear plastic shoe box, with a sliding lid. The sliding lid made it easy to regulate the ventilation. Next, I took a bag of African Violet growing or plan¬ ter mix, and sifted it through an ordinary strainer. The fine part of the mix which went through the strainer, was my planting mix. First I put an inch layer of vermiculite in the bottom of the shoe box, and then an inch layer of the fine planting mix. I soaked it all thoroughly, and let it stand twenty-four hours, so it would be good and moist, but not mushy. Gently, I shook the seeds off of tissue paper, over the soil, and closed the lid all the way, but for about an inch. In one week, I saw tiny green specks appearing. Every day, I checked for moisture, but they needed very little. When they did need moisture, I sprinkled them by dipping my hand in warm water and letting it drip onto the plants.' They grew very fast, as I set the box in a well lighted, warm place. I planted the seeds in July, and started transplanting the largest ones, in September. I transplanted about every two weeks, as some grew faster than others. I received my first blooms the latter part of April. It was a pale pink single, the blossoms measured one and a half inches across. I have about thirty-five plants growing from the one packet of seeds. Many more are now budding, and every day, I check them to see what I’ll get next. To me, that is the most interesting part, not knowing what the blossom will be. At the present time, I have no intention of raising them for registered plants, just for pleasure. Try raising some seedlings for a change, and have fun! 24 Fungus Diseases of African Violets by Bernard D. Greeson 3548 N. Cramer Street, Milwaukee Wisconsin PART in (This is the last of a series of articles on fungus diseases) As the third part of my series of articles on Fungus Diseases of African Violets is written, summer has finally arrived in Wisconsin. It is hot and very humid — ideal conditions for a very common violet ailment— POWDERY MILDEW. This fpngus disease usually results from high humidity, poor ventilation, and cool nights followed by warm days. It is a parasitic fungus growth which attacks tender blossom stems, buds, and leaf petioles. Powdery Mildew appears suddenly and looks like white powder. It spreads rapidly from plant to plant and if it is not brought under control quickly, and is left unattended, it will eventually kill the plants. The body or mycelium of powdery mildew grows outside of the plant and obtains nourish¬ ment by penetrating the surface of violet tis¬ sues. Remedies for Powdery Mildew One of the first things to do is to attempt to reduce the humidity. If your plants are in the basement, and you have a dehumidifier — close the basement windows and turn on the dehumidifier. Also, it is a good idea to try to provide better ventilation. Move the plants farther apart so that the air can circulate more freely and/or use an electric fan in the plant room to move the air around. It should be operated at low speed so that the air movement is quite gentle. Too, the fan should be directed so that it does not blow directly on the plants. Wide variations of temperature may often be the cause of this fungus disease. In the summertime, this may be pretty difficult to control — unless you have an air-conditioned home. Here in Milwaukee — Lake Michigan sometimes gives us rather extreme changes of temperature. For instance, for two days this week, the temperature was between 50-60 de¬ grees, and the following day, the temperature was 95 degrees. As every violet grower knows, African Violets are very sensitive plants and they do not respond well to these wide varia¬ tions of temperature. We can do very little to change these wide variations of temperature — especially in the summertime — but we can be alert to the possibility that powdery mildew may result. There are a number of good fungicides to use for powdery mildew. Mildex or Karathane are old standby remedies and a good preventive program would be to spray your plants oc¬ casionally with these remedies. A relatively new spray is ACTI-DIONE PM Flower Fungi¬ cide — an Upjohn formulation which is highly effective, and does not leave any visible resi¬ due on the leaves and flowers. Manufacturer’s recommendations for a spray solution are two tablespoons to one gallon of w'ater. However, to be on the safe side, it may be best to reduce this to one tablespoon per gallon of water. I have used it this way for a number of years and find that the mildew disappears almost over night. If the mildew persists, then repeat the treatment within 7-10 days. An Ortho product which is also effective is Phaltan. This is a general fungicide which is good to use for other fungus infections be¬ sides powdery mildew. "Damping Off" Another fungus disease which plagues most violet growers is called “Damping Off”. Well-established plants are not likely to be affected by these fungi, but it is a very serious problem afflicting fresh-cut leaves placed in a propagation medium, and often affects seedlings being grown in flats or pots. Rhizocotonia Solani and Pythium debarya- num are the two most common “Damping Off” fungi. These fungi are present in most soil, and some may be resistant to steam or heat sterilization and/or chemical sterilization. However, sterilization of soil and other propa¬ gation mediums is a good start toward elimina¬ tion of the trouble. “Damping Off” fungi grow into the tissues of leaf cuttings, most probably entering through the cut portion of the leaf. Soon the leaf begins to droop, it gets soft, falls over, rots and dies. These fungi thrive on excessive watering, sour soil, and in a medium which has not been Sterilized. A very dangerous practice is to use a container such as a flat which is not clean. Even though the particles of soil or propaga¬ tion medium which have adhered to the flat 25 are dry, these fungi can lie dormant for years and come to life under the right conditions of moisture and temperature. Sanitation is the key to prevention and elimination of these fungi. Use sterile propagation mediums, sterilized containers, and sterilized utensils. The knife you use to cut the leaf petiole should be dipped in a solution of fungicide between each cut made. Even the moist cotton used to cover the cut on a leaf cutting, may be a source of in¬ fection. Violet dealers who ship leaves will find that they will have to replace far fewer shipments, if they will dip the petiole of the leaf cutting in a fungicide such as PANO- DRENCH and use moist cotton treated with this fungicide. PANODRENCH is one of the most com¬ monly used chemicals for control and elimina¬ tion of “damping off”. It is a liquid fungicide available in one ounce, four ounce, and six¬ teen ounce bottles. It is applied to soil or a propagation medium such as vermiculite, perlite, sponge-rok, etc., as a drench. The drench solution is prepared by mixing two teaspoonsful of PANODRENCH with 3 gallons of water. Even though the pro¬ pagation medium has been sterilized, the drench should always be used, and the first AFRICAN VIOLET SUPPLIES Fumi-Soil Capsules (sterilizes soil) . 24/$1.75 Kapco Plant-I-Lizer . 8 oz./$1.10 Ferto-sticks . 90/$1.10 270/82.85 Plant Marvel . 1 lb./$1.95 Rapid-Gro . 1 lb./$1.75 Black Magic Fish-Ilizer Tablets . 70/81.00 Black Magic Blossom Booster Tablets . 70/$1.00 Tonics; NuBud 4 oz/81.30 Nu-Gro 4 oz/$1.30 Both: $2.50 Dolomite Limestone, Ruhm’s Phosphate, Greensand, Hybrotite, Bloodmeal, Bonemeal, Superphosphate: (45c @ lb — 4-lb pkg. minimum order) 4 lb/$1.80 Vermiculite . 12 qt/$2.00 Roigina Leaf Starter . 6 oz/$1.00 Thompson African Violet Rooter . 2 oz/$1.30 NNOR Violet Spray . 1 oz/50c Malathion 50% . 4 oz/$1.75 Kelthane Miticide . 8 oz/$2.75 99% Sodium Selenate Caps . 12/$1.85 28/$3.55 Sel-Kaps 4% Sodium Selenate Capsules . 48/$2.20 “P-40” 2% Sodium Selenate Powder . 12 oz/$1.75 Violet Pest Guide by B. D. Greeson . 25c Stim-U-Plant VC-13 . 4 oz/$1.25 Spray-Away Respirator . $4.50 Lindane (General purpose spray) . 4 oz/$1.25 Acti-Dione PM (for Mildew) . 5 oz/$1.50 Panodrench (Damping-off Fungicide) . 1 oz/$2.35 Phaltan (All-purpose Fungicide) . 6 oz/$2.35 VC-13 (Regular concentration) Nemacide 6 oz/$2.75 Parzate (Zineb-Fungicide) . 6 oz./$2.75 All of the above supplies shipped postpaid. Nature’s Way African Violet Soil . 18 lb./$2.95 Postage: Zone 2/$1.32/3/$1.54/4/$1.86/5/$2.40/6/$2.85 7/$3.51/8/$4.0€. Send 10c for Supply Catalog listing over 100 African Violet Growing Supplies, BERNARD D. GREESON 3548 N. Cramer Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211 drink of water a cutting receives should be one containing a fungicide such as PANODRENCH. Other fungicides used to control “Damp¬ ing Off” include: Morton Soil Drench, Fer- mate, Terraclor, and Botran. Panodrench, is the only one, however, which seems to be avail¬ able in small quantity. This article concludes the series about the principal fungus diseases of violets. Part I appeared in the March 1965 issue of AVM and was entitled: “Is it Mites or Botrytis?”. Part II covered “Root Rot and Crown Rot”, and was contained in the June 1965 issue of AVM. New reduced rates are in effect for back issues of the AVS Magazine. Write AVS, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn., for information. Complete your library now. AFRICAN VIOLETS Hundreds of Varieties. Send for List. MAGIC QUICK GROW SOIL MAGIC MOR BLOOM PLANT FOOD PLASTIC POTS 25 50 100 21/2” Pots $1.00 $1.95 $3.95 3” Pots 1.25 2.00 5.00 Please include $1.00 postage on orders under $5.00. All others postpaid. Visitors Welcome. DAVIS AFRICAN VIOLET GARDEN 26 Dana Ave. Sylacauga, Ala. 35150 IDEAL VIOLET STANDS Each stand will take the following pot sizes Standard & Squatty W’ Stantted & Squatty 4” 2 Heights ... 4” & 6” Ideal for Violet Shows — ided lor Your Windows Ideal for CaasmerdkO. Disstofs 6 for $5.00 postpaid. West of Mississippi $5.50 Quantity rates to clubs & resale WE DO NOT SHIP PLANTS. RICHARD VIOLET GARDENS — Visitors Welcome — 4927 Transit Road Williamsville 21, N. Y. CHOICEST OF NEW VIOLETS 26 HOJV I CAME BACK TO VIOLETS By Mrs. Joseph Ciccone 521 Argyle Road Brookdyn 18, N. Y. Having been a member of AVSA for more than 10 years, I had a large collection of African violets and was really interested in them until in Novem¬ ber 1963 when my father passed away. Being left alone, I lost interest in most of the things which had been such an important part of my life, including the violets, and the poor things were neglected. A few were saved, but the real interest was lacking. Soon all that remained as evidence of a once-thriving hobby were the stands in the basement, and to revive my interest in America’s No. 1 forlorn and empty. house plant, the African violet. The basement, which had once glowed with color was dark and became just a base¬ ment again. Then in January 1964 I met a wonderful person, and life took on meaning again. In June Joe and I were married. He had seen the few remaining violets and encouraged me to start again. At first it was just a few plants on the kitchen window sill. Then he grumbled good-naturedly that if he were to be able to see out of the window, we had better do something. He painted a small room a light green with white trim, cleaned off some of my stands, and fixed them up for me. All of this is even more wonderful in view of the fact that he has no special interest in violets, but continues to encourage me. Recently we went up to Massachusetts to visit my brother and purchased some violets from Mrs. Handy in Princeton. She has a lovely setup and she and Mr. Handy are charming people. Over the Labor Day week¬ end a dream of many years came true for me. We were stopping outside Philadelphia and I mentioned Bethayres, Pa. My husband asked what was there, looked on the map, and found that it was only five miles from the motel. So on a beautiful Sunday afternoon that I will never forget, he drove me to Tinari’s. Their place was just a fairyland of color and even with the hot weather, the blooms were huge and profuse. I wanted to buy just one or two plants, but my husband encouraged me to pick all I wanted, and we came out with a large box full. Now, as I look at my violets growing happily under their fluorescent lights, I real¬ ize how good God has been to me to send me such a wonderful person as my husband, Joe. He has gone out of his way to make me happy Have y©u renewed your membership in the African Violet Society of Amerlco^ Inc.? Flower Show Award or Convention Ribbons Made To Order (National Council of State Garden Standards) Also Entry Cards— Officer Badges— Name Tags For Price List and Order Blank Write AMERICAN GOLD LABEL CO. 914 Pin© St. St. Louis, M©. 63101 CHestnut 1-1792 NEW PLASTIC HANGING POT 8” Hanging Pot with attached saucer. Wires for hanging included. 5” deep — 5 drainage holes. No Moss No Muss No Drip No Fuss Ideal for any type hanging plant. All white or utility color, compatible to all varieties and colors of foliage. One nice well rooted Columnea— or Nov¬ elty Ivy, Please specify, free with each order. All Prices Prepaid ©ach 3 for $5»50 6 for $10a00 Stamp for complete list of Plastic Pots, Supplies, etc. MRS. N. B. WILSON 41 Love St (6) AustelL Georgia 30001 Dept A.V.M. 27 A Truly Wonderful Response To Appeal for Research Funds Mrs. Harold Rienhardt, 4463 W. Seneca T pk. Syracuse, N. Y. 13215, Chairman “HELLO” and a big “THANK YOU” to all you wonderful clubs and individuals who have made this the longest and largest report that I have had occasion to make since I took over the chairmanship of this committee. I sent out a form letter to all affiliated chapters sometime around March 1 and the response was simply terrific. I realize now that the only reason some clubs had not given was that the matter had just been overlooked and they needed a reminder. My letter served as that and the flood of letters with nice fat checks in them was a marvel to behold. Of course every one of the letters must be acknow¬ ledged, so if your Thank You has seemed a bit slow in coming, bear with me. The largest number of donations came from April on and everyone in African Violet Clubs knows what that means. National convention time, your own local show, shows to be judged, to say nothing of our own Nursery, Landscape and Garden Store business which also gets its busiest at this time of year. With this amount of mail coming in, it is natural that an error will occur now and then, even though I try hard to keep meticulous records. So right now, I have an error to cor¬ rect. The Milwaukee County African Violet Society was credited with a contribution of $5.00 which should have been listed as $25.00. Sorry, ladies and gentlemen, just a typograph¬ ical error. PLEASE write to me at once if any of you detect a mistake of this kind so that I can rectify it as soon as possible. The following list covers the donations received from the period from March 5 to June 5, 1965. Alpha African Violet Club, Claremore, Okla _ _ _ $ 5.00 North Shore A.V.S., Lynn, Mass . . 25,00 New Jersey Council of AV Clubs, _ 25.00 Courtesy of Frank Tinari, in lieu of speaker’s fee Niagara Falls AVS, Niagara Falls, N.Y. _ _ . 2.00 Lawrence AVC, Lawrence, Kansas . 10.00 Mrs. Charles E. Miller, Tonganoxie, Kansas . . . . 25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Bums, New Milford, N. Jersey . . . . 5.00 Alexandria AVC, Alexandria, La . . 5.00 Normandy lonantha AVC, St. Louis, Mo. _ _ _ 5.00 AVS of Rochester & Vicinity . . . 5.00 In memory of Mr. Sibney Rosen AVS of Niagara Frontier, N. Y . . 5.00 Glass City AVC, Toledo, Ohio _ _ 5.00 In memory of Mr. David Buchta, Racine, Wise. Given by Wisconsin African Violet friends of Mrs. Edna Buchta, including $5.00 from the Green Bay AVC _ _ 18.50 Metropolitan St. Louis AVS, Missouri 25.00 La Violette Club, Monroe, La. _ _ _ 5.00 Triple Cities AVS, Binghamton, N.Y. .. . 5.00 AVS of Salem, Oregon . . . . 15.00 Tri City AVS, Paramount, Calif. _ 5.00 Vi-Club of Detroit, Michigan _ 5.00 Green Thumb AVS of Fayetteville, Ark. _ 5.00 North Jersey AVS, Cedar Grove, N. Jersey _ _ _ 10.00 Releigh AVS, Raleigh, N. Carolina _ 5.00 In memory of Mr. Sidney Rosen, Rochester, N.Y. Given by Ward and Doris West, Rochester, N.Y . 10.00 Town and Country AVS, Phillipsburg, N. Jersey _ _ _ 5.00 Rainbow AVS, Denver, Colo . 5.00 AVS of Parkersburg, West Virginia _ 5.00 Penataquit AVS of New York .., . . 10.00 AVS of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa, Calif. . . . . 5.00 Fantasy AVS, Wichita, Kansas . . . . 5.00 Saintpaulia Society of Tacoma, Wash. .... 5.00 North Country AVS, Malone, N.Y . 5.00 Lawton AVS, Lawton, Oklahoma . 5.00 Pocahontas AVC, Arlington, Virginia ... 5.00 East Suburban AVC, East Detroit, Mich _ _ _ _ _ 25.00 Racine AVS, Racine, Wisconsin . . . 5.00 High Point AVS, High Point, N. Carolina . . . 10.00 Harmony AVC, Houston, Texas, _ 5.00 In honor of Mrs. G. W. Herzog & Mrs. B. A. Russell, in lieu of judge’s expenses. Elite Violet Club, Chicago, Ill . 25.00 Ozark AV Study Club, Springdale, Ark . . . — . 3.00 San Fernando Valley AVS 28 of California _ _ - . - . 5,00 Town & Country AVC, Minot, N. Dakota . . . . - . 5.00 In memory of Mrs. Elsie Myers, charter member Des Moines AVC No. 2, Des Moines, Iowa . . . . . 2.00 Napa AVS, Napa, Calif. _ _ _ _ 5.00 San Mateo County AVS, Menlo Park, Calif _ _ 10.00 Naugatonic AVS, Ansonia, Conn. _ 5.00 Richmond AVS, Richmond, Va . — . 25.00 Moby Dick AVC of Massachusetts . — 5.00 Helen and Joan Van Zele, Lemon Grove, Calif. . . - . - 50.00 Mrs. Charles Miller, Tonganoxie, Kansas _ 24.25 (Refund on registration, Baltimore Convention) Joan Van Zele award for best _ 25.00 single white, none qualified turned, over to Boyce Edens Fund Presented by Anne Tinari, . . - . . . . 36.50 result of plant auction at Hits and Misses Workshop at Baltimore convention Plant Auction of Albert Buell’s beautiful display plants at Baltimore — 10 plants. Auction brought in $111. Ruth Carey donated $14. to make total $125. Purchasers gifts over and above price of plants, Mrs. Christine Smith, Omaha, Nebr. and Mrs. Ella Ledsinger, Baltimore $14.00 - Total 139.00 Annonymous (Just pressed in my hand at Baltimore) _ _ 5.00 Clarissa Harris, Calimesa, Calif. . - 10.00 African Violeteers of Pompano Beach Florida _ _ _ _ _ _ - . . 5.00 Crescent City AVC, New Orleans, La. 10.00 Mrs. Estelle Crane, Mass _ _ 10.00 $10. check for 3rd best specimen plant in amateur show, donated to research West End AVC, Baltimore, Md. . . . 10.00 Afternoon Saintpaulia Society of Racine, Wise. _ _ _ _ 5.00 First AVS of Louisville, Ky. . . . 10.00 Vallejo AVS of Vallejo, Calif _ 5.00 Licking View AVS, Newark, Ohio _ 5.00 Sacramento Saintpaulia Society of Calif. _ _ _ _ _ 25.00 Montrose Foothill AVS of Calif. _ 5.00 Pioneer AVS, Norfolk, Virginia . . . 5.00 AVC of Lake Charles, La. . . . . 5.00 East Huntington AVS, Huntington, West Va. _ _ _ 5.00 Friendly AVC, Sharon, Mass. _ 25.00 Northline ACV, Houston, Texas . . . 10.00 Courtesy Mrs. Grant Herzog, The PERFECT LIGHTING for African Violets FLUORESCENT FIXTURES MODEL FH240 FOR 2 TUBES 40 WATT (Equal to about 240 Watt of regular bulbs) Size: 48” long, 13” wide, Weight approx. 22 lb. Complete with 2 daylight bulbs 36” rubber cord and pull-switch. Underwriters approved. $10.50 EACH For additional growing results— -if so desired — 2 sockets for regular light bulbs built in, ADD $1.50 New TABLE MODEL New MODEL FM240 Same as- Model FH240 (above) with the addi¬ tion of 2 wrought iron legs, 18” high, with rubber tips, black. Weight approx. 23 lb. complete with legs $12.50 EACH ~ for’2"tu ilsTo’WAfr” MODEL FH220 (Size: 24” long, 13” wide) (Equal to about 120 W. of regular bulbs) 36” rubber cord and pull-switch. Underwriters approved $8.90 EACH TABLE MODEL WITH LEGS $10.90 EACH Mail check or Money Order to: FROSH FLUORESCENT CORP. Monufocturers 217 Brood Avenue FAIRVtfW, Bergen County, NEW JERSEY Please send: □ MODEL FH240 $10.50 “ MODEL FM240 (Table Model) $12.50 “ MODEL FH220 $ 8.90 J Built in 2 sockets for regular bulbs $1.50 per fixture. As advertised, for which I enclose check or money order for $ _ _ _ _ ............... _ _ Ih addition, I will pay Railway Express Freight charges upon delivery. Name - - - - - - - - - - - - Address _ _ .... _ _ City — ..... _ _ State ....... 29 in lieu of judge’s expenses Greater Endicott AVS, Endicott, N.Y. .... 5.00 AVS of Spokane, Wash . . . . . . 10.00 Violet Hobbyist Society, Johnson City, N.Y . . . . 5.00 Given in memory of Dr. James Hardy and Mrs. Floyd Perry, deceased mem¬ bers. AV Study Club of Birmingham, Ala . 5.00 The Tom’s River AVC of New Jersey .... 5.00 Southern Connecticut AVS _ _ _ 5.00 First Nighter AVS, Dallas, Texas _ 10.00 Baltimore AVC, Baltimore, Md. . . 5.00 Baltimore Convention expense money turned over to research by Hostess committee and Washington tour committee _ 14.44 Siouxland AVS, Sioux City, Iowa _ 10.00 Hightstown AVC, New Jersey . . . 5.00 Top O’ Jersey AVS, Johnsonburg, New Jersey _ _ _ _ 5.00 AVS of Washington, Pa. _ 10.00 Windsor AVS, Connecticut _ 20.00 AVS of Pioneer Valley, Springfield, Mass. _ 10.00 Cleveland Saintpaulia Society, Ohio _ 25.00 Cinderella AVC, St. Louis, Mo. _ 5.00 Schoharie Valley AVS, Schoharie, N.Y. _ 1.00 Amethyst AVC, Kirkwood, Mo. _ _ _ 20.00 Sparkling Waters AVC, West Haven, Conn. _ 5.00 Margaret Scott AVC, Champaign, Ill. .... 10.00 Yamhill County AVS, Newberg, Oregon - . . . . . 5.00 Evening Saintpaulia Society, Oak Park, Ill. . . . . . . 10.00 Rainbow Violeteers, Milwauke, Wise. _ 5.00 Whetstone AVS, Columbus, Ohio _ 5.00 Falcon Heights Hi-Loa AVC, St. Paul, Min . 1.00 Stark Henry AVS, Toulon, Ill . . 2.00 Alamo AVS, San Antonio, Texas . 5.00 Central Con. Saintpaulia Club, Middletown, Conn . . . . . . . 10.00 Mrs. Theodore Rosenak, Mequon, Wise . 5.00 Webster Groves AVS, Webster Groves, Mo . 10.00 Thimble Islands AVC, Stony Creek, Conn . 10.00 Border Cities AVC, Dearborn, Mich. . . 25.00 AVS of Staten Island, N.Y. . . . 10.00 Seven Valley AVS, Cortland, N.Y . . 5.00 The Wonder AVC of Minneapolis, Minn. . 5.00 AVS of Greater Pittsburgh, Pa. . 5.00 Community AVC of Malden and Melrose, Mass. . . . . . . . 5.00 Essex County AVC, Bloomfield, New Jersey _ _ _ _ _ 10.00 Houston Saint Paulia Society, Houston, Texas _ _ _ _ 5.00 Fort Worth AVS, Fort Worth, Texas . . 10.00 Donated by Mrs. Julia Phillips, Arlington, Texas Conn. Shoreline AVC, Connecticut . 5.00 Bakersfield AVS, Bakersfield, Calif. Courtesy of Helen and Joan Van Zele, in lieu of speakers fee _ _ 10.00 River Falls AVC, River Falls, Wise. _ 5.00 AV District Council of Northern, Ill. _ 25.00 AV District Council of Northern, Ill., Courtesy of Mrs. William Krogman, in lieu of speakers fee _ 20.00 Jamestown AVC, Jamestown, N.Y. _ 10.00 Cedar Valley AVC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa _ _ 25.00 Boothill Saintpaulia Society, Dodge City, Kansas _ _ _ 1.00 Friendship AVC, Decorah, Iowa _ 3.00 In loving memory of Martin (Bill) Martin, who was President of Town and Country Saintpaulia Club of Denver Colo. Given by Ruth E. Dodge and Cornelia Taylor _ 10.00 ATLAS FISH EMULSION for BETTER AFRICAN VIOLETS Results you want are yours when you use ATLAS “the original” Fish Emulsion Fertilizer. For vigorous growth, fine texture of foliage and profusion of rich- colored blooms oh your Afri¬ can violets, use non -burning, 100% organic ATLAS! Only V* teaspoon per quart lukewarm water every 10-14 days. Try it — buy it today find see the difference. At dealers everywhere. If not available, order direct. Postpaid. Pint $1.00; Quart $1 .30; Ballon $6.25. ATLAS FISH EMULSION FERTILIZER CO No. 1 Drumm St. Room 708 Son Francisco. Calif. 94111 30 REGISTRATION REPORT Adele Tretter, 4988 Schollmeyer Ave. St. Loiiis, Missouri., 63109 The following registrations have been received during the period from February 28, 1965 through May 31, 1965. U. C. Mabel Hudson (1504) R 29 s S, 3/22/65 Mrs. Glen B. Hudson, 761 Belvidere Ave., Westfield NJ. Westwinds’ Fantasy Pink (1505) PWC 9 s S — Westwinds’ Twilight (1506) MBWC 359 d S, 4/2/65, Westwinds’ African Violets P.O. Box 6, W. Bare Hill Rd., Harvard, Mass., 01467. Emperor (1507) PX 78 d L — John F. Kennedy (1508) P 38 df L — Strawberry Shortcake (1509) RP 38 d L — 4/19/65, Raymond J. Taylor, 184 Lighthouse Rd., Hilton New York, 14468. Cleopatra (1510) DVX 359 sfc L — Winged Goddess (1511) BWC 39 df L — 5/14/65, Helen B. Kelley, 6510 Cellini St. Coral Ga¬ bles, Florida. Reservations received from February 28, 1965 through May 31, 1965. D.E.L. Peekabeauty Reserved by Mrs. J. Lin¬ coln, 3/26/65. Silk N Silver — Sunshine Valley — Sand Bar — Pink Velvet — Pink Shadows — Glorious Sunset — Corky — Blue Shadows — - Blue Slipper Reserved by Mrs. C. Holstein 4/1/65. G' Molly B — Think Pink — Tyler's Apache Belle Reserved by Barbara Hamilton 4/8/65. Gladys Parkins — Neptunes Mermaid — Re¬ served by Mrs. Stella Flynn 4/8/65. Westwinds' Gay Divorcee — - Westwinds' Straw¬ berry Frosting — Reserved by Murtle C. Woodward 4/5/65. Raspberry Ice — Reserved by Barbara Hamil¬ ton for Mrs. Geneva Wells 4/8/65. Prom Queen — Reserved by Mrs. Hugh Eyer- dom 4/8/65. Windjammer — Captain Bly — Strawberry Shortcake Supreme — Sinbad, the Sailor — Rumplestiltskin — Reserved by Raymond J. Taylor, 4/15/65. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS ON AWARDS COMMITTEE Mrs. Glenn B. Hudson of 761 Belvidere avenue, Westfield, N.J., 07090, chairman of the Awards committee, has named additional mem¬ bers to her 1965-66 committee. Committeemen are; Mrs. F. J. Hamtil, 6801 Arthur avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63139. Mrs. Marvin Newcomb, 860 Sherbourne Drive, Inkster, Mich. Mrs. Robert Slocumb, 30 Ingle¬ wood drive, Rochester, N.Y. 14169. Mrs. Alvina Suder, 12421 Henrietta Road, Largo, Florida. Mrs, Helen Van Zele, Box 145 Lemon Grove, Calif. G. B. Hudson, 761 Belvidere avenue, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Mrs. Hudson reports that the committee’s work for securing sponsors for the awards for the Miami Beach convention is going well. AFRICAN VIOLETS — OTHER GESNERIADS MANY 1964 RELEASES LEAVES — ROOTED CLUSTERS — PLANTS PLEASE REQUEST FREE 1965 CATALOG NOW FOR IDEAL SHIPPING WEATHER AFRICAN VIOLETS OUR SPECIALTY 5230 FRANKLIN BLVD. SACRAMENTO, CALIF. 95820 ROBERT & MINNIE MOBLEY 31 Turns Violet Hobbij By Edwin C. {Ted) Jones Sunday Eagle staff writer Reading, Pennsylvania A hobby that began in an outdated school bus has mushroomed into a growing business for a Jefferson Township woman in Reading, Pa. When she isn’t busy delivering 190 daily and 239 Sunday Reading Eagle newspapers on a Penn Township tube route, Mrs. John I. Henne, Bernville R.D. 1, finds time to “mother” her collection of some 100 orchids and 1,000 African violets. “To me, it’s still just a hobby,” she said, “and I’m still trying to meet expenses.” This, she explained, is through the sale of beautiful violets and orchids to visitors. The old bus where Mrs. Henne got started still stands nearby. It’s been replaced by three newer buses that her husband operates within the Penn-Bernville School District. Between runs, he manages a small restaurant and store AfOIV.. ■ FOR YOUR ^^ioraC^att ! BEAUTIFUL NEW THE ALL-PURPOSE TRAY FOR FLOWER GROWERS! FITS kLL^ioraL.arU. .Interchangeable on all models! ATTRACTIVE NEUTRAL COLOR... Perma nently molded-in to every tray! LIGHT- WEIGHT AND STRONG . . . Easy to handle. ..Won’t dent or break! RUST- PROOF -RESISTS CHEMICALS... Impervious to moisture, corrosion, weather! EASY-TO- CLEAN SURFACE... Washable, hard satiny finish! HAS CONVENIENT DRAIN. ..For draining ...without removal of plants! Prlc«: ITRAY -$ 8.50 2 TRAYS- 16.00 3 TRAYS- 23.50 Rtmit by Chtck or Monty Ordtr. F. 0 6. CItvtItnd, Ohio. Ohio Rosidentf add 3% salat tax. me. 1311 West 80th Street Cleveland 2, Ohio located just north of Bernville along Route 183. In a little more than a year (she began growing orchids and violets in August of 1963) Mrs. Henne says she has “learned a lot.” Much of her knowledge has come from periodi¬ cals, trade publications and the African Violet Magazine. The rest I’ve learned by trial and error,” was her explanation. After getting her collection of flowers to the stage where they “outgrew” the bus, Mrs. Henne and her husband decided to purchase a commercial hothouse to keep the business pro¬ gressing. “We bought it from a firm in Irving¬ ton, N.Y., and it was erected by a Hamburg contractor,” she said. Growing conditions are very close to those of nature. Automatic vents were installed and AFRICAN VIOLET SEED We have a limited supply of seed from known and labeled crosses on many of the latest varieties. Because the stock available changes quickly we don’t print a list of these crosses. If you will write and inquire, we may have crosses on your favorite variety. The price is approximately lOO seeds for $1.50 MIXTURE A — more than 50 single flowered varieties 300 seeds $1.00; MIXTURE B — from varieties having “girl type’’ foliage 150 seeds $1.00; MIXTURE C— from single flowered varieties crossed with double flowered varieties 150 sbeds $2.00. MIXTURE D — from pink flowered varieties crossed with other pink or white varieties 150 seeds $2.00; MIXTURE PM — our best mixture, 300 seeds $3.00 of fine hybrids, mixed colors, fringettes, special Seed Start¬ ing Tray containing excellent growing media de¬ signed for a “no failure” $1.00 plus 25c for postage. FOREST MILL AFRICAN VIOLET SEED 4725 E. 35th St. Indianapolis, Indiana 32 equipment installed to control temperature and humidity. The vents open and close automatic¬ ally when temperatures rise or drop from 70 degrees. The humidity is much like conditions ideal for a rainfall. On the outside of the greenhouse, the contractor installed metal shades to control light. Interior of the build¬ ing is heated by an oil furnace. Most of her commercial purchases are made at growing houses in Norristown and Hatboro. She already has initiated a program of cross-breeding, but, in the case of the violets, three years must pass before she can register any of her creations. “Orchids and African violets are ideal to grow in the same location because tempera¬ ture and humidity is about the same for each,” she said. To guard against damage or loss, she has a controlled spraying program to kill off diseases or eradicate flying insects that seep through open vents. Most of her spare time is spent in taking care of the flowers. But, she’s busy almost all of the time. Mrs. Henne is a member of the Strausstown Women’s Club and is a licensed practical nurse. After graduation with the class of 1954 in Reading, she worked at this profession and during that time, held several local and state offices. She is a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Paul’s LFnited Church of Christ, Schaefferstown. She also maintains membership in various orchid and violet organizations. “Then, too, I have that Eagle rural tube route in Penn Township that keeps me busy a couple of hours each afternoon and on Sun¬ day,” she said. And this busy woman also has found time for another hobby. She’s now raising rare Oriental quail near where the old bus still stands. Using a special spraying device, Mrs. John I. Henne of Bernville, Pa., waters African violets that are in full bloom in the hothouse. Like the commercial orchids in the background and suspended from the ceiling, the violets are part of a hobby that began in an old school bus and expanded into a growing commercial venture for the Jef¬ ferson Township woman. Mrs. W. F. Anderson 360 Tulip Drive St. LouiSy Mo. 63119 LIBRARY CORNER Congratulations to the winners of the library awards. From all blue ribbon winners, the judges awarded first place to Charm Song African Violet Club, St. Louis, Mo.; second - The African Violet Society of Canton, Ohio; third - The First African Violet Society of Dal¬ las, Texas. Year Books entered in the annual contest become the property of the library. The 1965 entries are available from the library now. They were divided into Year Book Col¬ lection packets A, B and C. Each contains four¬ teen books including one of the special award winners. These packets are available only to AVSA Affiliated Organizations in good stand¬ ing. Year Book committees will find these packets a source of helpful suggestions and ideas. One or more of these packets may be ordered. When more than one packet is de¬ sired, the request will be filled unless there are duplicate requests for the material for the same date. Introductions are in order. Committee members who bring you new programs and are revising library material are Mrs. Wm. J. Krogman, Brookfield, Wis.; Mrs. Sam 0. Nic¬ hols, Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Thelma Usinger, St. Louis, Mo. and Mrs. Joan Van Zele, Lemon Grove, Calif. Thanks are due many people who helped make the new convention programs possible: the convention workers who cooperated to let us into the show rooms; the commercial ex¬ hibitors who gave permission to photograph plants from their display tables; and the com¬ mittee members who worked long and late tak¬ ing pictures and compiling programs and packets for the library. There are several splendid new slide pro¬ grams for your pleasure. Slides taken of the commercial displays and their plants shown at convention have been divided into three different programs with approximately 55 slides in each. “Maryland Scenes” contains slides from Granger, Richter, Utz, Maxalea and Madison. “Down Annapolis Way” shows slides from Tinari, Rose Knoll, Anna Lee, Meese and Lyon. “By the Potomac” is the selection from Buell, Hi Hill, Fischer and Pocono Mountains. This and That from Baltimore” contains views of the show room, special award winning plants from the amateur division, some artistic di¬ vision winners, the educational exhibit. Year Book winners and shots of some V-I-Ps at the 1965 convention. “Convention Tours-1965” con¬ sists of slides taken from the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis tours. Thanks is extended to the clubs who have sent slides from their shows and copies of show schedules. We need more slides to complete a program of shows around the country. If each club will send one or more slides showing either the Queen, Tri-color, theme or interesting shots of educational displays and a copy of the schedule, we will soon have an interesting pro¬ gram and helpful schedule packet ready. Remember that show time offers a golden opportunity to get good black and white photos. Submit one or more and have your club repre¬ sented in the 1966 African Violet calendar. Use the library often. All library material (except Year Book collection packets) is avail¬ able to any individual AVSA member. When ordering read and follow instructions carefully. (See regulations for use of library material which follow) . The library will try to help you in emergencies but please do not demand special service. Order slide programs three months in advance. Give the office an op¬ portunity to schedule the use of library ma¬ terials. In this way, all members can best be served. Keep sending your comments and sug¬ gestions. This is your library. REGULATIONS FOR USE OF AVSA LIBRARY MATERIAL (Please read carefully and follow instruc¬ tions when ordering Library material) The African Violet Society of America, Inc., Library has 35 mm color slide programs and program packets available for use by AVSA Affiliated Organizations and/or AVSA mem¬ bers in good standing subject to Library regula¬ tions. SLIDE PROGRAMS A. Make request for reservation three (3) months prior to the date desired for use with the following information: 1. Name of Affiliated Organization requesting program. 2. Name and address of person to whom slides will be mailed. 3. State exact date when material will be used. 4. Substitutions for requested pro- 34 gram may be necessary. Give second and third choice of programs for a specific date or give second choice of date for a specific program re¬ quest. 5. Enclose fee with request. B. Limitations on reservations: 1. Only one (1) slide program may be reserved for a meeting. Special requests will be filled when possible. When two or more programs are requested, such requests will be filled only if there are no other requests for the program on the same date. 2. Affiliated Organization requests will receive priority over individual member requests in case of a duplication of date be¬ cause more people will benefit from the use of the program. PROGRAM AND YEAR BOOK PACKETS 1. Program packets (written material helpful in preparing programs) are available to individual AVSA members. 2. Year Book Collection Packets are avail¬ able only to AVSA Affiliated Organizations in good standing. Year Books entered in conven¬ tion competition are divided into Year Book Packets A, B and C. Each packet contains approximately fourteen books representing all sections of the country. 3. Requests for two or more packets will be filled unless there is a duplicate request for the same packet. 4. Enclose fee required with request. FEES FOR LIBRARY MATERIAL 1. A $1.50 fee (except when otherwise specified) is payable with request for slide pro¬ grams for individual members and AVSA Af¬ filiated Organizations. Fee to non-members is $5.00. 2. A $1.00 fee is payable with request for packets. RETURN OF MATERIAL 1. Slide program must be returned im¬ mediately after specified meeting date in order to meet schedules for others. All written ma¬ terial must be returned. 2. Packets are loaned for a period of one month. 3. Library material must be returned postpaid to the Knoxville office by first class mail. (Return postage will be the same as when posted from Knoxville) REQUESTS FOR RESERVATION 1. Send to AVSA Library, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 2. Reservations will be confirmed by the Knoxville office. 3. Enclose fee required. Make checks payable to AVSA. 4. In every letter requesting Library ma¬ terial, please give full information regarding material wanted, dates desired and name and address of the person to whom material will be sent. This will expedite the handling of your request and promote the best possible Library service. INQUIRIES MADE □ F VIOLET STAND Many inquiries are being made concerning the African Violet stand, which was pictured in the December 1964 magazine, page 19. The picture was provided by Dr. Sidney Crawcour of 14 Ailsa avenue. East Malvern, SE 5, Victoria, Australia, and shows violets in his lounge room. Information concerning the stand could be obtained by writing Dr. Craw¬ cour, who was one of the organizers of the African Violet Society of Australia. . . . a last call this year for some of those Blue Ribbon winning varieties from the Balti¬ more Convention . . . Strawberry Shortcake, John F. Kennedy Emperor, Empress, Pink Coral Lace, Mozart, Brimstone, Terpischore, Little Cupcake, Citation, Miracle Rosette etc. NELSON FARM VIOLETS RFD #1 AthoL Massachusetts 01331 Rooted Clumps, plants or leaves from State Inspected Stock. Stamp for complete ’65 list or just the fall supplement. Persian Holiday Gala Rosette Rosy Veil Judy Lajoie Watusi Hopeful Tipsy At Dawning Celestial Blue Majesty Lightning Poodle Pomp Pilgrim Yule Pilgrim Heritage Pilgrim Springtime Pilgrim Ripple Also, MZ’s Dept, for Columnea’s~the new varieties are easy to grow and floriferous. Location: in Phillipston (near Fox Run) Phone (617) 249-4949 Visitors always welcome — please write or phone. 35 HELP FOR THE AMATEUR Mrs. Violet Frathel Rochester, New York Don’t you agree with me, that we would have more people growing our lovely African violets, were they helped until they are seas¬ oned growers? We, the growers and hybridizers of many years standing, could help a great deal in showing them how very simple it really is to grow beautiful blooming plants. I don’t mean the commercial growers with many greenhouses. These people raise their plants in different conditions than those raised in the home. Amateurs, being introduced to the African violet maybe as a gift, maybe at a show, are overjoyed. They take their lovely plant, set it in the window and admire its lovely blos¬ soms, the delightful colors. Something stirs within them. (You know the feeling.) They are getting the bug! They must have more of these beauties. They start shopping for them. They let their families know they would love violets for birthdays. Mother’s Day and so forth, pretty soon most of the window sills are full. All one hears is, “My violets this — my violets that”. Then something happens. Slowly the blos¬ soms drop off, after a while they have lovely green plants with no blossoms. They panic! What happened? They watered them, turned them often, everything. Now they join societies, read all the books from cover to cover. I went through all this myself. So they become more confused. One says, “Be sure to sterilize your soil.” Others say this isn’t necessary. “Don’t water until dry” — “Don’t let them become too dry.” “Spray them” — “Don’t get water on the leaves.” “Use these poisons for mite, mealy bug, etc.” Do this, don’t do that, “Stand them on grits”. “No, use a dry bench.” “If grown un¬ der lights use daylight bulbs”. “No, use warm white.” Some think, “to heck with them if they are all that bother.” So she gives them away. Others lose the love of them and just let them die. I have seen this happen. One cannot blame them for becoming discouraged. There really isn’t any reason for this. Most people do not have the patience or time to worry about them, and this way they don’t grow them long enough to learn the tricks of the trade like you and I. This can take years of learning through experience, joys, and heartaches. But we survived, now we know. So why not give these people who do want to grow these plants the benefit of our experience? Let’s make it easy for them, not by confusing them, just by steering them straight to simple ways of growing violets. We all have our own ways of growing and grooming plants, but the fundamentals must be the same. We all know that this house plant needs plenty of light. I believe this is one of the most important factors. Of course, they must be potted in loose soil, so that when watered the excess water will be allowed to flow through. Plants must also be fed. It would help a great deal if more local societies were to have experienced growers give demonstrations of just how to pot plants, how and what to feed them etc. I often did this myself. Many said how much it helped them, and kept others from giving up in dis¬ couragement. Many years ago I almost quit them myself. I felt I never would be able to grow them good enough for shows, never be able to keep them in bloom. So I joined the local society, the state and the national society too. I longed to learn. I tried this, I tried that. What soil should I use? I tried them all. What foods were the best? Questions, Questions! I couldn’t sleep nights, tossing and turning, wondering what to try next. I grew lovely plants, but not shapely, and very few blossoms. Then a flash came to me. Why not start from the very beginning? The next day I bought the ingredients for what I considered a good foundation soil for violets. So my friends, take a good look at your plants. If grown under lights, do they have rich, glossy leaves, are they deep in color, with strong outstanding foliage? If not, start at the beginning. Plastic or clay pots are fine, as long as they are clean and kept clean. Now your soil, many growers like myself, mix their own. Buy yours from one of these 36 growers. In this way your soil will always be the same, for this is what your plants are to live in, and you want to give them the best start you can. When you find a good soil, stick to it. Continuous changing of the soil does not give the plant a chance to become acclim¬ ated to its surroundings. Shape your plant, re¬ move any suckers and any faded or rotten leaves. Now your plants are ready for a new start in life, all fresh and clean. As I have said before, I believe one of the most important factors in growing these house plants is light, strong light. Of course, the simple way -is to grow them under fluorescent lights. The light intensity is correctly bal¬ anced so you needn’t worry there. As to the kind, you may prefer warm white, cool white, daylight or gro-lux. At the end of this article I will explain my way of growing violets as to foods, lights, etc. The darker foliaged plants should be placed in the center of the lights; the whites, pale pinks and lighter shades of leaves may go on the ends of the lights. Please don’t think that because the plants are under lights they are just left there. They should be turned every three or four days just as if they were in windows. If you grow your plants in the cellar, spray the plants once a month, holding the plants sideways so water will not remain on the crown of the plant where it might rot the leaves. Many good plant foods are available. To my mind, none may compare to Plant Marvel for soil and foliar feeding. In my home there is always Atlas Fish Emulsion, fed once a month. Now your plants are clean, fed and healthy. As to where to place them, in their own saucers, on grits, or in vermiculite, or on dry benches, you may use whichever meth¬ od is easiest for you. Water from the top or bottom, one way is as good as another, which¬ ever suits you. Always keep your benches clean with a good scrubbing with VC13. Now you are off to a good start. Give your plants a good chance. Don’t change anything for at least three months. I am sure you will have no trouble growing lovely plants with plenty of blossoms. Now, here is my method of growing these plants. If you like it, try it, but as I have said, give it a real good try, at least three months. I use both plastic and clay pots and I mix my own soil. The baby plants are placed on deep trays in vermiculite, which is kept damp. This keeps the moist feeling vio¬ lets like. The gift plants and large show plants are placed on saucers turned upside down. In this way the grits may be kept wet all the time with no danger to the plant becoming over wet (thus crown rot). Yet the plants have all the humidity they need. My plants are watered from the top. This way the salts are washed through, and any surplus water will not be held in a saucer but will go through to the grits. My plants are grown under fluorescent lights with the bulbs about fourteen inches from the top of the plants. In the hot months they are raised higher. They are on automatic clocks. The lights burn ten hours in the summer and twelve hours in the winter. Too much light yellows the leaves. As to the kind of lights, I have given every combination a very good trial. My violets respond the best to warm white and cool white, and so I will stay with them. The plants are fed every two weeks and I use Plant Marvel, Atlas Fish Emulsion and Kapco. As for insecticides on my shelves are all the best for trouble. I have been very lucky for so far I have used only one insecti¬ cide. What is that? As a preventive once a month I spray with House and Garden Raid. I find it to be wonderful and very effective. It kills all crawling bugs, thus keeping every¬ thing clean and free of disease. Contrary to some growers who water their plants when they are dry to the touch, my plants are never allowed to dry out. They are always kept damp, not wet, just damp. Letting them become very dry interferes with constant blooming. So I wish you lots of good luck in your violet growing. Sylvania Gro-Lux Tabae Top Lamp com¬ plete with tube, trays, etc. as shown above or Penetray Table -Top Lamp com¬ plete $20.00 postpaid, with Timer, $29.75. Includes free $2.00 Mist Sprayer. See our ad in June issue. FLORALITE CO- 4124A E. O0kwo©d Hd. Oak Creek, Wise. 37 She Experiments; Leaf Trainer Results By Mrs. V. T. Kennemer Route 2, Box 86 Burleson, Texas 76028 for state taxes) — and that I handle only the leaf trainers — nothing else. Also, if I do not answer your letters and queries about supplies, it’s because I do not have the postage and do not handle anything but leaf trainers. I am a housewife 62 years of age. One day last summer I went out to my greenhouse and was upset because I had so many “pot buggers”. I said to my violets; “You are crying for the earth’s support and the rim is cutting your leaves.” So I did som€ experimenting — and I came up with my little leaf trainer. I made a friend one and she was so thrilled she said I must get it patented. Now I am very proud of this leaf trainer and I appreciate the many mail orders I have received from my ad in the African Violet magazine. I have made many friends through the magazine. I would like to meet each of you personally. One kind AVS member wrote: “These leaf trainers are the nicest things since Gro-Lux lights. Do you have any more such goodies for African violets?” Another from Canada wrote, “You should be congratulated”. I feel just that because of your many or¬ ders. However, I want all the AVS members to know that I am merely a housewife — not a big commercial grower; that I do not make too much profit on these leaf trainers, (that’s why I must ask extra postage for each trainer and STOP* LOOK LISTEN! PRICES CUT! KENNEMER'S VIOLET LEAF TRAINER Try these violet leaf trainers. The wire base and 3 wire legs that hold the plastic circle will hold the leaf up without damage to the plant. Order several at these reduced prices. 31/2" 45c ea. 3 for $1.30 12 for $4.80 41/2" 55c ea. 3 for $1.60 12 for $6.00 Add 10c each Trainer for postage and handling. Texas customers include 2% sales tax. KENNEMER'S Rt. 2 Box 86 Burleson, Texas CR 2-6855 DID YOU ATTEND FIRST CONVENTION? Ann Morgan, chairman of the 1966 Miami Beach convention, wants to find all you African Violet members who were present at the very first convention of the African Violet Society. Since this is the 20th AVS convention, Mrs. Morgan wants to have an anniversary celebration at Miami Beach. So please, if you attended the first convention in 1946, please write Mrs. James S. Morgan, 641 SW Fifth Ct. Hallandale, Florida. SHELLINGER'S AFRICAN VIOLETS Fresh cut and rooted leaves of choice introductions, variegated and miniatures. Armacost and Royston originals. Columneas. Stamp for list. 351 E. Works St. Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 AFRICAN VIOLET SUPPLIES Newest Designs in Gro-Lux Lights NEW 1965 CATALOG — of unusual and hard-to-find supplies, equipment and accessories for African violets gloxinias. Geraniums, Azaleas, all green¬ house and indoor plants. 60 illustrated pages. Everything from potting mixes and plastic pots to large aluminum plant stands and fluorescent lights. Largest selection any catalog specializing in African violet supplies and equipment for indoor plants. Send 20c now in stamps or coin for your copy. The House Plant Corner Box 856 Oxford, Maryland CHOICE VIOLETS Q.T. GLISTENING PINK Q.T. BLUE FLOUNCE Q.T PINK ELEGANCE Bloom Burst Orchid Glow Brimstone Pats Pet Dark Melody Persian Fire Diane Marie Pink Coral Lace Edith Flory Pink Storm Emperor Rubient Enchanted Isle Splashy John F. Kennedy Strawberry Shortcake Lieberman Tiny Rose Mischievous White Commotion Our 1965 Master Catalog which contains all of the above and many, many more new and exciting varieties is still available in trade — all for 15c. with a coupon worth 25c QUALITY VIOLET HOUSE 2021 Union Blvd., S. E. Phone 243-6651 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT 38 Ruth 3900 Garden Drive, Knoxville 18, Tenn. IMPORTANT - - - PLEASE READ Some of the following questions have been in other issues of the magazine, but some mem¬ bers are not observing the rules, so several of them are being repeated. The records for the Gold and Purple Rosettes, also for the Green Rosette for Standard Shows are carefully checked by the Affiliated Chapter Chairman. Some of these blanks are not properly filled out. Please be sure you understand how to judge for this award as well as to properly give all the information. If you expect to become a good judge you should read and keep up to date on all rules, regulations and information. As judges you are expected to be familiar with the rules govern¬ ing all special Society awards, how to use all scales of points, and all other up to date in¬ formation and instructions. If in doubt on what to do, refer to the handbook. There are some changes, additions and new rules made by the 1965 Board of Directors, so please check the rules published in the July issue of the Magazine, also the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting in Baltimore. Due to several inquiries from local judges councils to become affiliated with the A.V.S.A., there are now rules which permit such groups to become an Affiliated council. There are many advantages for the judges to organize as a council, even though you may not become affiliated with the National Society. Q. How many points are required to re¬ ceive the Gold and Purple Rosette Award? A. The Gold Rosette to the best collection receiving from 90 to 100 points. The Purple Rosette to the second best collection receiving from 90 to 100 points. Q. If only one plant in the Gold and Purple rosette class has a sucker, are all 3 plants disqualified as to receiving an award. A. The two without suckers if eligible otherwise could receive blue ribbons, but the one with suckers would keep the entry from receiving the Society award. Q. Is there a scale of points for judging plants in Unusual, Novel or Decorative Con¬ tainers? A. Yes, there was a new scale of points for such classes adopted by the Board of Di¬ rectors at the 1965 Baltimore convention, which was published in the 1965 July issue of the magazine. Q. Are teacher’s holding Lifetime judges certificates required to refresh their teachers certificate every three years. A. No, they are required to meet the same qualifications as the Lifetime Judges. Q. When may judges apply for a Lifetime Judges certificate? A. By answering questions in the Sep¬ tember issue of the magazine and following other rules and regulations by December first of the same year. Q. If applications for Lifetime judges are received after the December first deadline, will they be accepted? A. No, those arriving late will be re¬ turned, they may apply the following year. Q. May local chairmen of judging schools condense all answers and comments together on just one evaluation sheet to be mailed to A.V.S.A. Chairman of Shows & Judges? A. No, there must be a separate evalua¬ tion sheet for every student taking the examina¬ tion. Q. Should judges be expected to give ribbons to African violets and other blooming house plants which are exhibited without blossoms? A. No, definitely not, any plant (includ¬ ing African violets) which flowers, should have flowers at the time of judging. According to the A.V.S.A. standards no such plants would be eligible for any award. Q. Are judges councils permitted to affili¬ ate wiih the National Society now. A. Yes, as of the 1965 Baltimore conven¬ tion. For details and information, you may write to Mrs. Robert Hamilton, 675 Soldier Hill Road, Oradell, N. J. Affiliated Chapter chair¬ man. Q. Should entries in Gold and Purple class be judged more severely? A. Since these plants are points scored 39 judged, all points are more carefully observed, but they should not be judged more severely. All plants in the show should receive the same consideration. Be consistent in your judging. Q. In judging for the Green Rosette award, how many points should be given if there are entries in the Gold and Purple Rosette class. A. 5 points should be given if there are entries in this class, regardless of the number, and never 21/2 points as some judges have given. Q. If the schedule calls for a sweepstakes award in a certain section of the show, what is the procedure if there is a tie? A. Sweepstakes awards are given for blue ribbons in certain classes or sections, if there is a tie, then count points on the red and white ribbons, giving three for blue, two for red and one for white if it is necessary to count white ribbons to break the tie. Q. Should the exhibitors name be on the card where it can be seen by the judges? A. No, an exhibitor’s name should always be folded up so that judges cannot see it. Q. Should judges be familiar as to how to fill out forms for the Green Rosette? A. Judges should never try to judge for the award unless they are well informed and understand how to fill out the forms. Q. What is the standard size of space for arrangements and artistic classes? A. There is no particular standard space, this should be controlled by rules in the sche¬ dule if space is to be limited. Q. If a judge’s membership in the A.V.S.A. expires how does ‘it affect their judge’s certificate? A. Judge’s certificate expire three years from the date issued or automatically if they are not members in good standing. LIFETIME JUDGES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS Please carefully read the 1965 July and September issues of the magazine, judges Hand¬ book (yellow cover) and any other magazines for the latest information. All answers will be found in the material above mentioned. Please note that signed schedules are necessary as evi¬ dence of shows judged for those applying for the first time. Those already qualifitd as Lifetime judges need only to answer the fol¬ lowing questions. Please type your answers for clarity and speed in grading. 1. Which chairmen are responsible for the following duties: A. In charge of all other chairmen. B. To plan space for all exhibits. C. To record entries. D. Responsible to secure judges. E. To properly classify all entries. 2. Give 3 major causes of disqualifica¬ tions. 3. A. Who is responsible to build up interest in visiting the shows? B. What are the duties of the hospi¬ tality chairmen? 4. A. Who instructs the judges prior to their judging? B. Who is responsible to remove clips from entry tags after judging is completed? 5. Name 5 qualifications of a judge. 6. Give 5 rights judges are entitled to re¬ ceive. 7. A. Who is permitted in show room during judging? B. Who compiles list of awards after show is judged? 8. Are judges permitted to: A. Pick up a specimen plant? B. To handle an arrangement? 9. A. Give points necessary for Blue ribbon Red Ribbon White Rib¬ bon Honorable mention B. How many points are given for blue, red and white ribbons in counting sweep- stakes? 10. A. How many points are required to receive a tri-color award? B. Give the two methods of judging. 11. A. Name the three Rosettes Affiliated organizations are eligible to receive. B. Name three organizations which are permitted to affiliate with A.V.S.A. 12. A. How many points are necessary to win the Gold Rosette? B. Purple Rosette. C. Green Rosette. B. Are exhibitors in the Gold and Purple class required to show their membership cards? 13. Describe the 5 qualifications of a show plant. 14. A. Name three methods of propaga¬ tion. B. Which method requires the long¬ est time to produce a plant to blooming size? 15. A. Give three exceptions in which culture of miniatures differ from standard plants. B. What is the average size of a miniature? C. What is the average size of a 40 Supplement The 1964 MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS I The following 23 pages are detach¬ able and are to be placed in the back of your Master List of African Violets. PULL GENTLY TO REMOVE. The center staple holds this supplement. The supplement is stapled separately. THE 1964 MASTER LIST of AFRICAN VIOLETS * Asterisk designates plants that were previously listed incorrectly or have been registered since the 1963 supplement Master List. Hybridizer name codes used in this supplement. Arndt . A Baker . SA Brackin . DB Brewer . BB Champion . CH Coleman . HC Conniber . Con V Constantinov- Vor V Con Fischer GG . FGH F rathel . F r Fritz . TCF Granger Gardens . . . GG Hi Hill . HH Hudson . HU Doris Intel . DI Kahler . K M. Lanigan Lan or ML Rita Luciano . RL Lyndon Lyon . L M^adison Gard . . M or MG Maxine Madon MA or Max Mary Meeds . MM Mills . BM Richter GH . . R or RGH Mae Ritchart . MR Rose Knoll Gardens RKG Spidell . . . . S Roy Taylor . . . . RT H. C, Parker . . . . .HCP Pearl Thomas Edena or T Tinari GG . . .... Ti Ulerys . . . . .... U V allin . , . VorVal V olkmann . . . Vo Wests G H , . . W White Cloud . . . . . wc Wilson . . . . ... Wil Dorthy Young . . . . DY ADELE - (Weyland) - REG. - Double orchid bloom. Fringed edge, supreme quilted foliage. ALAYNE - (NW) - Deep pink double blossoms. Dark green pointed girl foliage that has a slight spooned effect. ALLURE - (DI) - Huge dbl. white heavily fringed edging. Wavy green foliage. ALPENGLOW - (A) - Soft fuchsia with bluish cast. Single, (no mention of foliage). ALPINE - (FGH) - Ruffled double white giant blooms. Wavy foliage. AMAZON WEDDING RING - (TI) - Semi double purple blossoms with white edges. Amazon type foliage. AMERICAN MAYFAIR - (Reed) - Double dark blue blossoms. Red backed pointed foliage. AMY - (RGH) - Single ruffled blue blossoms edged with green. Fluted foliage. ANGEL PINK - (E. Fisher) - Clear pink double blossoms. Heart shaped foliage. ANGELA MIA - (C. Dedera) - Single star, pink rayed with white edge. Fluted foliage. ANNCHEN - (DI) - Huge pale lav. semi dbl. very fluffy. ARABELLA - (A) - Large double. Blooms are white flushed with rose at centers. Plain tailored foliage. ARTIC SNOW - White blossoms with violet-blue centers, medium light green standard foliage. ANTIQUE ROSE - (F) - Lovely shade of misty pink double. Variegated foliage. Center leaves pink. Semi Miniature. ATOMIC BLAZE - (FGH) - Single deep fuschia-red blossoms, dark green red backed quilted foliage. ATOMIC FLASH - (Parker) - Giant cerise pink streaked with red-pink semi-double. Color and size fantas¬ tic, supreme foliage. ATOMIC GOLD SUPREME - (Madison G.) - REG. - Large frilled cerise double pink, with deep gold edge, wavy bronze green foliage. AUTUMN BLAZE - (Haga) - Frosted foliage in gold and pink. Red double blossoms. AUTUMN DUSK - (Haga) - Large dbl. blue blossoms on variegated foliage. AUTUMN HAZE - (FGH) - Light lavender blossoms edged in white. Plain foliage. AUTUMN SONG - (DI) - Huge single bright red shading to white fringing with crested curleque over the eye, of blossom white throat. AUTUMN SPLENDOR - REG. - (Edena) - Double mottled white and purple blos¬ soms, with green edging. Ruffled smooth foliage. AVALON BLUE - (TCF) - Light blue frilly double blossoms, wavy foliage. 1 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS AVALON PINK - (Fritz) - Double pink blossoms in clusters. Wavy dark green foliage. AVIS - (ML) - White edged medium dbl. Waved flexible strawberry foliage. _ AZALIA - REG. - (E. Fisher) - Medium pink bicolor double star blossom. Plain pointed foliage. AZALIA ROSE - REG. - (E. Fisher) - Medium pink bicolor double star. Plain pointed foliage. B BABY DOLL - (ML) - Cerise pink ruffled dbl. with deeper pink eye. Ruffled foliage. BALLET IN BLUE » (Granger G.) - Crinkled medium blue double blos¬ soms. Supreme heavily notched foliage. BARBARA MARY - REG. - (E. Fisher) - Bright double pink blossoms. Dark plain ovate foliage. BARBIE - (Frathels) - Huge full double purple var. Foliage green with pink and cream. BAYOU BLUE - (Naomi) - Big deep blue, full open double blossom. Dark- red backed girl foliage. BEAUTY OF THEBES (See KuhPs Beauty of Thebes). BEN HUR - (Madison) - Deep purple dbl. flowers, wavy green foliage, small growing medium miniature. BERGEN COUNTY STRAWBERRY SHERBERT - (RL) - Double pink white and green, blossoms. Semi- dbl. quilted heart shaped foliage. Semi¬ miniature. BEST YET - (HU) - Double frilled pink bloom with green edge, BETTE'S BLUE - Large single bloom, tailored foliage. *BETTY LOU - REG. - (Edena) -White double blossoms. Olive green plain ovate foliage. BETTY STOEHR - (GG) - Dark foliage. Deep cerise pink double blossoms. BEVERLY BALLARD - (Fritz) - Dark ruffled foliage. Single pink bi-color blossom, green edged. BICOLOR BEAM - (TI) - Single two toned lavender blossom. Tailored foliage. BIG NEWS - (Parker) - Olive green red-reverse curly foliage, frilly deep pink full double flowers. BIG SPREAD - (Kahler) - Light blue and white shaded and blended dbl. white backed duPont foliage. BIT O' IRISH - (A) - Round, precise layers of petals look like roses in Irish crochet, dbl. blooms edged with emerald green ruching. Foliage is deep verdant green, massive with quilt¬ ing. BLACK ANGEL - (WIL) - Deep red purple semi double blossom. Very dark strawberry foliage with crinkled edges. BLACKFOOT - (R) - Frilled purple bloom, slightly fluted foliage. BLACKIE - (MAS) - Black wine red double blossom. Supreme foliage. BLOOM-BURST - (L) - Semi double pink blossoms. A semi miniature. BLUE ADORA - (GG) - Large medium single blossoms. Tailored foliage. Grows very large, BLUE ALISA - (Weyland) - REG. - Light blue semi-dbl. blossoms. Quilt¬ ed supreme foliage. BLUE BEARD - (Lyon) - Single blos¬ soms shaded from lavender purple with light bluish purple edging. Tail¬ ored pointed foliage. Some times has a white fringed edge. BLUE BEGONIA - (E. Fisher) - Medium sized purple bloom with begonia type foliage red under sides. BLUE BOUNTY - (L) - Large double blue blossoms. Tailored foliage. BLUE BUTTERFLY - (Cook) - Large pale blue double blossoms, with green notched edging. Medium green quilted foliage. Medium size grower. BLUE CALICO - (H) - Large double blue blossoms on variegated cream and green foliage, *BLUE CHIPS - REG. - (Naomi's) - Deep blue single blossoms. Quilted and pointed foliage. BOJE ECLIPSE - (FGH) - Dark blue single blossoms with white edge. Stand¬ ard foliage. BLUE KILARNEY - (Madison) - Semi- dbl. light blue flowers, with a darker eye. Medium green ovate semi- sup¬ reme foliage. Standard grower. BLUE LOVE - (Kahler) - Large crested centered star. Red backed foliage. BLUE MINT - (FGH)' - White blossoms mottled with soft clear blue. BLUE MOON - (L) - Light wisteria blue semi double blossoms, surrounded with a wide white band. Fern green tailored foliage. BLUE N GREEN - (L) - Tints of sky blue and orchid surrounded by bands of sea foam green, soft forest green foliage. *BLUE N' PINK - REG. - (Lyon) - Some blooms are pink, some are blue, all on one plant. Quilted supreme variegated foliage. 2 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS BLUE PARADISE - (Madison G.) - REG. - Double dark blue bicolor blos¬ soms. Quilted wavy foliage. BLUE PASTEL - (Lyon) - Light blue semi-double fluffy blossoms. Ser¬ rated foliage. BLUE PEEP - (Haga) - Semi-double white with blue center. Regular plain foliage small grower. BLUE petunia - (A) - Med. blue. Semi dbl. cup. (no mention of foliage). BLUE PICOT - (FGH) - White edged in blue. BLUE POMPON - (FGH) - Round full frilled bright blue blossom. Medium green slightly waved foliage. BLUE SAPPHIRE - (ML) - Medium blue frilled double blossoms. Some times sports to white with blue center. Dark slightly waved foliage. BLUEST JEWEL - (RKG) - Fluffy bright blue dbl. Tailored dark leaf. BLUES OF THE NIGHT - (Harris) - Large deep blue double blossoms. Rippled hairy grass green foliage. BLUE WHISPER - (NW) - Very light blue double blossom. Dark red back¬ ed tailored foliage. BLU MINT - (FGH) - White bloom irregularly mottled in soft blue. BLUORAMA - (Kolbs) - Frilled blue blossoms, corded light and dark. BLUSHING MERMAID - (Kolb) - REG. - Double fringed white blossoms, with a deep fused pink overlay, wavy foliage. BOBBIE - (Kahler) - Huge fuchsia blend¬ ed star. Red stemmed green foliage. BOLD BOY - (Harborcrest) - Large dark red wine double blossom. Tail¬ ored quilted foliage. BONANZA - (FGH) - Deep royal blue open faced semi-dbl. Medium soft green slightly waved foliage. BONNIE BLUEBIRD - (A) - White with large blue eye. Plain, foliage. BONNIE-LASSIE - (Mrs. G. Moore) - REG. - Single deep pink blossom. Quilted cupped girl foliage. Miniature. BONNIE PINK - (Madison) - Frilled bright pink semi-dbl. flowers, wavy green foliage. BOOM BOOM - (Parker) - Wavy semi¬ double light pink blooms on gorgeous variegated pink, cream and green fol¬ iage. BON TON BELLE - (GG) - Ruffled deep cerise pink single bicolor blos¬ soms. Tailored foliage. BOY BLUE - (NW) - Large powder blue double blossom. Plain foliage red reversed. BRASS BAND - (Papker) - Fuchsia red double with good green edge, dark curly longfolia red re-reverse foliage. * BREATHLESS PINK - (FGH) - Deep pink frilled dbl. with traces of char¬ treuse edging. Deep wavy green foliage. BRIDE S BOUQUET - (Madison) - White frilled flowers, touch of green on petals, notched green foliage. BRIDETTE - (DI) - Huge deep pink semi dbl. frilly white and green edge very dark beautiful red backed foliage. BRIM - (Meese) - Double pink rose geneva, dark wavy foliage. BRIMSTONE - (Taylor) - Slightly tail¬ ored leaf, double pink blossom shading to a deep cerise. BURMA JEWEL - (RKG) - Bicolor bur¬ gundy dbl. Tailored medium green foliage. BURGUNDY STAR - (C. Dedera) - Single Star Burgundy. Quilted scal¬ loped foliage. BUSS BOY - (Parker) - Reddish purple with white edge, double, on very dark green, red-reversed slightly wavy pointed foliage. BUTTERFLIES - (Maes) - Odd shaped blue and white dbl. wavy foliage. BUZZIE - (DI) - Large fluffy pale peach flat semi double blossom. Plain foliage. C ^CAMBRIDGE PINK - REG. -(Granger G.) - Double deep pink bicolor blos¬ soms. Tailored pointed foliage. CAMEL - (Meese) - Double lavender blossoms. Dark shiny leaves. CAMILLIA FRILLS - (A) - Bright fring¬ ed pink dbl. Crisp ruffled leaves. CAMP - (Meese) - Double pink medium geneva blossoms. Medium quilted foliage. CAMPUS QUEEN - (Madison) - Large dbl. bright pink with deeper pink edge and eye. Semi- supreme foliage. CANADA ROSE - (e. Fisher) - Double deep pink blossoms. Medium green plain foliage. Symmetrical grower. CANDY COTTON - (FGH) - Large double pink bloom. Medium green foliage. CANDY LANE - Light blue dbl., girl foliage. Semi-mln. *CANDY LIPS - REG. - (Lyon) - White fused with red double star blooms. Smooth ovate foliage. CANDY SPOTS - (Lanigan) - Flat semi¬ double pink blossoms with cerise markings. 'Heart shaped dark flexible strawberry foliage. CAPRI - (Meese) - Double Bi-color pink geneva blossoms, with a char¬ treuse edge. Medium pointed foliage. 3 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS CARABELLA - (A) - Large double rose blossom center flushed with white. Plain foliage. CAREFREE - (Parker) - Fluffy full double pink, wavy olive green red reverse foliage. CARMELITA (See Richter’s Carmelita) CASANOVA - (K) - Full fringed dbl. bluish bloom with wine back sculp¬ tured foliage. CATHEDRAL CHIMES - (A) - Wine, dbl. petals are wavy but do not bring white forward on edges to spoil the color, (no mention of foliage). CEE-MEE - (Haga) - Semi dbl. peach pink, very frilled. CHALLENGE - (Brackin) - Frilled semi-double pink blossoms. Dark wavy foliage with rippled edges. ♦CHAMPION’S FIREBRAND - REG. - (Champion) - Double medium pink^ bicolor blossoms. Quilted variegated’ foliage. CHARM SONG SUPREME - (R) - Soft blue double blossoms. Regular charm song foliage in supreme type. CHATEAUGAY - (M. Lanigan) - REG. - Large light blue dbl. with white, edge, very dark red backed foliage, slightly waved. CHERRY - (L) - Rose pink double flowers. Very dark shiny tailored foliage. CHEROKEE ROSE - REG. - (M. Mason) - Double ruffled fuschia rose blos¬ som. Medium green ruffled foliage. CHERRY BELLS - (A) - Fuchsia bell single. Shiny, round leaf. CHERRY DAZZLE - (Madison) - Big fluffy cherry pink dbl. blossom. Dark plain leaf. CHERRY MINE- (Madison) - Blush pink dbl. blossom. Pointed dark green standard tailored foliage. CHERRY PARFAIT - (GG) - Large fuchsia single, fringed whitish edge. Very black leaf. Medium size grower. CHERRY TART - (Parker) - Fuchsia red double, very dark green wavy foliage. Compact grower. CHIFFON JEWEL - (ML & RKG) - Ruffled bright pink blooms that look like chiffon. Creamy white foliage. CHINA SKIES - (Maas) - Bright blue double blossoms with navy blue tips. Tailored foliage. CHORAL PRELUDE - (A) - Big, slight fringe full dbl. flowers of very rose pink. Petals are broad and are fixed in a flamboyant pattern. Wavy girl foliage. CHIRSTMAS ISLAND - (DI) - Huge bright red fringed semi dbl. almost black shiny red backed foliage. CHRISTMAS NITE - (C. Dedera) - Double frilled purple blossom. Quilted, fluted foliage. CHIRSTMAS SNOW - REG. - (Madison)- Double white blossoms. Quilted ovate ruffled foliage. CHRISTMAS STAR - (Kolbs) - Single orchid star banded with a deeper tone. Slightly waved foliage. CINDERELLA’S DRESS - (E. Fisher) - Red and white blossoms with green fringed edge wavy ruched foliage. CIRCLE OF FIRE - (DI) - Huge semi dbl. good bright red, shiny strawberry foliage. CIRCLE OF PINK - (DI) - Huge dbl. pink on shiny strawberry foliage. CITATION - (ML) - Semi double wine stars, quilted dark plain foliage. CLARENCE VOORHEES - Frilled double purple blossom. Bronze foliage. ♦CLARET - REG. (NW) - Dark red double blooms. Ruffled quilted foliage. CLEARWATER (See Richter’s Clear¬ water) CLOVER GLOW - (GG) - White edged double pink blossoms. Pliable foliage. COCONUT FLUFF - REG. - (Madison G.) - Fluffy white flowers, wavy green foli¬ age. Blooms have some green shade. COLEMAN’S CONQUEST - (HC) - Long slim striped leaf. COLEMAN’S SPECIAL - (HC) - Long dark frilled strap leaf. Odd single blue and white blossoms. COLLEEN - (Madison G.) - REG. - Large white rosettes in clusters. Semi- supreme type foliage. Some blooms have a slight green edge. COLONIAL QUEEN - (GG) - Large fuchsia blossom, lavender edging like picot, very heavy fringing. Unusual cut foliage. COLORGLO - (ML) - Hot pink dbl. blossom. Very dark quilted leaf. COLORFUL DOLL - (Parker) - Frilled pink double very curly variegated cream, pink and shades of green foliage. COM OX - (Harborcrest) - Dbl. wine blossom with sparkling fringe of white on edge. Shiny light green quilted foliage. CONCERT ARTIST - (A) - Heavy clusters of dbl. white bloom with fringed pruple edges. Dp. green, quilted ruffled foliage. CONTESSA - REG. - (Kramer) - Double white stars marked with red. Quilted foliage. CONTINENTAL BLUE - (DI) - Large deep blue tufted center, heavy fringing sometimes white fringed edging. Shiny dark red backed strawberry foliage. 4 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS CONTINENTAL PINK - (DI) - Large deep pink tufted center, heavy fringing sometimes white fringed edging. Shiny dark red backed strawberry type fol¬ iage. COOL WATERS - (Lyon) - Double purple star with fantasy markings. Tailored foliage. COTTILLION - (DI) - Huge dbl. red- derness blossom heavily fringed gold¬ en edge, very waxy strawberry foliage. COUSIN JANET - (Lyon) - Blue semi- dbl. star, wide white edge. Tailored foliage. CRADLE SONG - (White Cloud) - Frilled pink single blossom, often with green edge. Dark ruffled foliage. CRANBERRY SUMMER - (DI) - Huge cranberry colored semi dbl. heavy fringed edge on chocolate brown straw¬ berry foliage. CREAM - (Meese) - Double white blos¬ soms. Dark quilted foliage. CREAMY DEWDROP - (Fritz) - Creamy frilled single blossoms, with a blue eye. Dark wavy foliage. CREEKSIDE MOONBEAMS - (BM) - Large single star with scalloped edges. Blue eye and veining over white blossoms. Tailored foliage. CREPE DE CHINE - (DI) - Huge fluffy dbl. pink darker band on edge of petals. CRICKET - (Frathels) - Very dark blue dbl. ruffled bloom. Leaves are very dark with red backs, deep cut edges and very waxed looking. * CRINKLED CREPE - REG. - (Kolb) - Single pink blooms. Dark wavy foliage. CROSS TOWN - (Parker) - Fluffy semi¬ double pink, beautiful notched olive green heart shaped foliage. *CROWN OF RED - REG. - (Lyon) - Red double blossoms. Ruffled foliage. CRIS'S DEBUTANT - (Harris) Large dbl. fringed pink blooms. Dark green regular quilted foliage. CRYSTAL WATERS - (FGH) - Giant double white blossom with baby blue centers. Medium green foliage. CYCLOPS (See Hollywood Star Cylops) D DAINTY - (FGH) - Frilled tinted white blossom, dark green foliage. Small standard grower. DARK BEAUTY (See Westwinds Dark Beauty) DARK MELODY - (ML) - Shaded red purple double blossoms, top petals dark and velvety. Dark standard foliage. DARK SECRET - (WC) - Double reddish purple blossom with frilled edge touch¬ ed with green. Dark ruffled foliage with red backs DARK SLEEPY - (Kahler) - Intense deep rose, fringed dbl. dark wavy leaf. DASH OF FIRE - (TI) - Double cerise blossoms, round quilted foliage very small miniature. DAZZLING - (Lyon) - Reddish purple single edge with white. Medium green tailored serrated foliage. DEEP PURPLE - (Madison) - Large purple dbl. flowers, green foliage spoon type. DEEP PURPLE - (FGH) - Huge deep blue frilled double blossoms, edged in white. Dark wavy foliage. DEEP RIVER BLUES - (Parker) - Deep blue double, very dark shiny quilted red reverse foliage. Compact grower. DE LEON PINK (See KuhFs De Leon Pink). DELFT LOVELINESS (See Westwinds Delft Loveliness) DELFT NOCTURNE - (GG) - Medium blue double ruffled blossoms. Light green pointed foliage. DELIBERATE - (Parker) - Semi-double deep pink, plain olive green red pet¬ iole, red reverse foliage. DELICATE HEARTHROB - (A) - Blush fringed pink edge, single. Wavy foliage. DELICATE SHEEN - (ML) - Round white single blossom, with light pink eye. Tailored foliage. DELPHI - (HH) - Semi double peachy pink blossoms. Dark tailored foliage. DEMI TASSE - (Annalee) - Double dark wine blooms. Creamy neat growing semi-miniature foliage. DEVILS GOLD - (R) - Deep wine red frilly double blossom tipped with bright golden edges. Fluted dark glossy foliage with red reverse. DIANTA - (A) - Heavy clusters of white and carmine pink dbl. Plain foliage. DIANE MARIE - (ML) - Large frilled double vivid pink blossoms flat grow¬ ing dark strawberry foliage. DIEDRE - Deep red-orchid blossoms. Dark wavy quilted foliage. DIKI - (DB) - Dark blue, white edged bloom. Small plain miniature foliage. DOMINIQUE - (Utz) - Frilled medium blue semi-dbl. white edged petals. Dark shiny ruffled strawberry foliage. DORIAN - (WC) - Fringed white single, edged and flushed with pink. Medium green ruffled foliage. DOTS BLUSH DART - (DB) - Large semi double blush. Longfolia foliage. 5 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS DOTS CHALLENGE - (DB) - Heavily fringed pink blossom. Wavy foliage. DOT’S COMPANION - (D. Brackin) - Dark wavy foliage with a deep pink dbl. bloom, DOTS DIXIANNA - (DB) - A fringed bright pink blossom, with heavy char¬ treuse tringe on upper petals. Sym¬ metrical wavy foliage. DOT’S ECSTASY - (Brackin) - Frilled double pink blossoms. Frilled and waved fgliage. DOTS FABULOUS - REG. - (DB) - Bright pink double blossoms with a deep pink center. Very dark red bacKeci leaf with serrated edge. DOTS FANTASTIC - (DB) - Double deep pink round blossoms. Dark tailored foliage. DOTS GREEN BALL - (DB) - Large purple semi double blossom, with a heavy green fringe. Dark red backed leaf. DOTS GREEN BLUSH - (DB) - Double light pink blossoms, with blush green edging. Bright green wavy foliage. DOT^S JADE MIST - (Brackin) - Very fringed bl. white with soft It. bl/gr frilly edge, (no mention of foliage). DOT’S KENTUCKY COLONEL (Brackin) - Frilly double pink blossom with some green edge. Wavy light green foliage. DOT’S KENTUCKY MISS - (D. Brackin) - Fringed semi-dbl. rose pink. Dark wavy foliage. DOT’S KENTUCKY PINK AND GREEN CREPE - (Brackin) - Intriguing pink and green blossom. Wavy light green foliage. DOT’S KENTUCKY SILK - (Brackin) - Full double white fringed and edged in pinkish blue. DOT’S PEACHGLO - (DB) - Peach pink shaded blossoms. Dark tailored foliage. DOT’S PINK BALLET - (D. Brackin) - A round double blossom. Dark tail¬ ored foliage. DOT’S PINK CREPE - (D. Brackin) - Fringed Pink double blossom, shiny wavy light green foliage. DOTS PINK DART - (DB) - REG. - Flat light pink dbl. blossoms, near black long narrow quilted leaf. DOT’S PINK FRILLS - (Brackin) - Fluf¬ fy frilled full double pink blossoms. Large wavy medium green scalloped leaves. DOTS PINK IDOL - (DB) - Cerise double pink bloom. Very dark foliage. DOT’S PINK LACE - (D. Brackin) - White single with frilly pink fringe. Wavy leaf. DOT’S PINK PIPPIN - (Brackin) - Very double medium pink blossom. Small semi-waved medium green leaf. DOT’S PLEASURE - (Brackin) - Fringed purple and white dbl. blossoms on a wavy foliage. DOT’S PRIDE - REG. - (Brackin) - Deep purple blossoms with double fringeci green edge. Quilted ruffled J)ointed leaf. T’S TRI-COLOR - (DB) - Orchid white and green frilly dbl. wavy leaf. Very curly. DOT’S WHITE DART - (Brackin) - Double white blossoms. Longfolia leaf. DOTTY BLUE - (L) - White tipped deep purplish blue petaled blossoms. Fern green tailored foliage. DOTTY RED - (L) - Double fuchsia red blossoms with white dots on end of each petal. Tailored foliage. DOUBLE BLUE GOLD LACE - Fringed royal blue purple blossoms, heavily edged with chartreuse. Tapered light green foliage. DOUBLE BLUE SKIES - (Cook) - Very dark plain foliage. Light blue fading to white on edge. Double blossoms. Grows large. DOUBLE DIAMOND - (L) - Brilliant red double blossoms with heavy char¬ treuse edge. DOUBLE DUMPLING - Light blue double edged in white. Green miniature foliage. DOUBLE FANTASY SUPREME - (Wilson) - Large bright rose double with purple markings heavy medium green plain foliage. DOUBLE GARNET - Double wine colored blossoms, variegated foliage. DOUBLE HEART’S DESIRE - (Madison) - Double lavender and white flowers, semi- supreme foliage. Standard grower. DCTuBLE MING BLUE - (FGH) - Deep blue dbl. blossom. Dark green wavy foliage. DOUBLE MINIATURE ORCHID -(FGH)- Semi-miniature double blossoms of rose and white. DOUBLE PINK PINWHEEL - (FGH) - Double bright pink and white blossoms. Red backed foliage. DOUBLE RED STAR - (TI) - Semi-dbl. fuchsia star, definite girl type foliage. DOUBLE SIR LANCELOT - (DI) - Large fluffy double lavender blossom, deep pu^le edging on petals. Plain foliage. D(5u^E WEDDINCJ ring - (A) - White with blue edge, (no mention of foliage.) DOUBLE WHITE GOLD LACE - Heavily fringed chartreuse and lavender blue edges on white blossoms, with a blue tint repeated in the center. 6 THE MASTE R LIST DREAM AWAY - (ML) - Large airy double blossoms of pink with dark centers, and wide white edge. Glossy dark green standard foliage. DREAMF LOWER - (Lanigan) - Large semi-double star of rosy red color. Broad quilted foliage. DREAM OF LOVE - (A) - White fringed, wine edge. Plain leaves. DREAM MAKER - (Parker) - Large Fuchsia double, pointed, quilted med¬ ium green foliage, compact grower. DREAM STUFF (See Westwinds Dream Stuff) DUKE - (Meese) - Double blue blossoms with a frilled green edge. Wavy serrated foliage. DYNAMITE - Semi-double pink flowers. Strawberry foliage. E EARL - (Meese) - Double blue blossoms. Medium serrated plain leaves. EASTER FRILLS - Large double pink blossoms, heavily ruffled in chart- treuse, slightly wavy foliage. EBONY JEWEL - (DI) - Pink & green dbl., green overlays heavy fringe on blos¬ soms, dark red backed foliage. EASTER MORNING (See Hollywood Star Easter Morning) EBONY PEARL - (DI) - Large blush green semi double, center tufted re¬ taining a green cast. Dark almost black red backed foliage. EDDS PURPLE - Large double purple. EDDS RED - Double red. EDENA MINX - (Thomas) - Dark blue double blossoms. Small dark green girl leaf. Miniature and small grower. EDITH FLORY - (ML) - Deep velvety purple double blossoms. Black green shiny strawberry foliage. Waved and serrated EDNA PORTER - (DB) - Large double blue blossom. Neat symmetrical fol¬ iage. EGYPTIAN DANCER - (Lan) - Heavily fringed, brilliant pink dbl. Wavy foliage. EGYPTIAN FANCY - (Lan) - Orchid purple dbl. heavily fringed green edge, wavy foliage. EGYPTIAN LACE - (Lan) - Brilliant heavily fringed green edged pink dbl. very dark red back foliage. EGYPTIAN PINK - (Lan) - Bright pink dbl. darker edges, light strawberry type foliage. EGYPTIAN VEIL - (Lan) - Bright pink heavily fringed green edged dbl. blos¬ som. OF AFRICAN VIOLETS ELEANORS ORCHID - Single orchid bicolor with gold fringe. ELEGANT EVENING - (A) - Soft heli¬ otrope blue-lavender. Each large petal like a semi-dbl. star. Foliage is dark green, quilted, tailored with stiff petiola. ELFIN WAX - (L) - Double sharp pink Large blooms, waxy tailored straw¬ berry foliage. Semi-miniature. EL MONITO - Lavender single blossom. Dark bronzy girl foliage. Very small miniature. EMERAUDE - (A) - Medium dbl. pink with green fringe edges. Wide ruffled 3.V G S EMPRESS - (R. Taylor) - Semi-dbl. with fire red tips on petals. Broad flat girl foliage that does not bunch. EMPEROR - (Roy Taylor) - Semi- dbl. pink, fire red tips on the petals. Flat dark standard foliage. ENCHANTED ISLE - (ML) - Large double lavender blossoms with purple edges. Extra dark slightly spooned foliage. ENCHANTMENT (See Shangri-la En¬ chantment). ETHELEE - (L) - Single extra large pink blossoms. Supreme foliage. EVENING SHADOWS - (NW) - Large wisteria orchid double blossoms, with deeper shading. Pointed wavy foilage. EXACTA - Large double white blossom with wine penciled edging. Plain foliage. EXPOSITION - (Vo) - Dark blue dbl. medium green tailored leaves. F FAIR ELAINE - (GG) - Double pink with white edge. Heavy medium green tailored foliage. FAIRY KISS - (A) - Single fringed flower of white with carmine pink and green stripes. Foliage is wavy It. green. FAIRY QUEEN - Full dbl. white blos¬ soms on shiny spooned foliage. *FAIRY SKIES - REG. - (Lyon) - Blue violet shade and white single star. Supreme variegated foliage. FAIRY WING - (Haga) - Deepest purple single very frilled, medium green foliage. FANCY LADY - (N. Weeks) - Pink fluffy double blossom. Dark wavy foliage. FANCY NANCY - REG. - (Kolb) - Single ruffled white bloom striped with red. Dark green wavy foliage. FANCY PANTS - (L) - Large blue and white blossoms, tailored notched fol¬ iage. A semi-miniature. 7 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS FANCY RED - (Lyons) - Frilled long stemmed star with deeper red fluted edges. Tailored symmetrical foliage. FANTASY PINK - (See Westwinds Fant¬ asy Pink). FESTIVAL FUN - (A) - Plain white dbl. with splotches of fuchsia red. Tailored leave s FESTIVITY - (Champion) - Bright red full double blossoms. Tailored quilted variegated foliage. Medium size plant. FILIGREE - (F'GH) - Frilled double blossoms of deep reddish purple. Wavy foliage. FINERY - (R) - Vibrant plum red blos¬ som with frilled edge. Foliage is dark glossy and fluted. FIRE - (Meese) - Double bi-color pink blossoms. Plain foliage. FIREBRAND - (See Champion s Firebrand). *FIRE BRIGHT - REG. - (Lyon) - Double red bicolor stars. Ruffled variegated foliage. FIRECRACKER - REG. - (Tinari) -Single deep fuchsia blossom with frilled petal edges and dark slightly wavy leaves. FIRE GLOW - (ParKer) - Frilled deep fuchsia single, long wavy dark green notched foliage. FIRE N SMOKE - Large tu-toned wine red blossom, like Fire Dance slightly waved foliage. FISCHER^S FOLLIES - (FGH) - Medium blue ruffled double blossom. Medium dark green waved foliage. FLAME GLO - (RL) - Fuchsia pink to semi double blossoms. Tailored foliage, FLAMENCO - (Annalee-NW) - Double bright pink blossoms with red tips. Quilted tailored foliage. FLAMINGO FEATHER - (A) - Single, frilly bloom of Ig. round form. Leaves are wavy and pointed. FLAMING LADY - (A) - Br. rose fringed dbl. bloom (no mention of foliage). FLAMING ORBIT - (Lanigan) - Frilled single red blossom with velvet mark¬ ing in center. Dark wavy strawberry foliage. FLAMING STAR - (E. Fisher) - Vivid red star, dark foliage. Flat medium size plant. FLASH SUPREME - REG. - (Tinari) - Vibrant deep dbl. rose pink, supreme foliage. FLASfft FRINGE - (V) - Frilled fuchsia double blossom. Dark wavy foliage. FLEUR DE LIS - (FGH) - Pink and white double bloom. Small girl miniature foliage, FLING - (Parker) - Purple markings on orchid, full double flowers, wavy olive green, red reverse foliage. FLIRTATION - (Constantinov) - Light magenta red ruffled star blossom. Serrated foliage. FLIRTY DOLL - (Parker) - Nice deep fuchsia double, very heavy ruching, small type longfolia dark green red reverse foliage. Window sill type grower. FLIRTY EYES - (Parker) - Double pink blossom. Variegated foliage. FLORENTINE LACE - (GG) - Large ruffled purple single blossom. Unusual foliage ruffling looks like lace. FLYING TIGER - (Parker) - Purple wavy petaled with white-edge double, plain quilted foliage. FOUNTAINS OF PINK - (Harris) - Dbl. pink with lavender overcast. Regular quilted shiny dark green foliage. FRILLED BLUE - (L) - Deep purplish blue white edged blossoms. Red backed holly foliage. FRILLED WHITE COCONUT - Double frilled white blossom small wavy foli¬ age. Semi miniature. FRILLY DILLY - (Madison) - Large double frilled fuchsia flower, wavy dark green foliage, FRINGED DELIGHT - (Fritz) - Single pink and white fringed blossoms. Wavy green foliage. FRINGED DELIGHT - (L) - Delicate light blue blossoms with white fringe. FRINGED PINK FRILLS - (Kahler) - Heavy leaves. Frosted fringed, shaded pink double. FRINGED PINK SWAN - REG - (E. Fisher) - Double fringed pink bicolor blossom. Quilted ruffled foliage. FRINGED RASPBERRY SUP. - (K) - Huge fringed dbl. pink blossom supreme foliage. FROSTED BLUE FAITH - (RKG) - Semi double light blue blossom. Top petals almost white and tufted. Plain foliage. FROSTED CHERRY - (Madison) - Frost¬ ed magenta red dbl. flowers, foliage spoons on older plants, semi-minia¬ ture. FROST ’N FLAME - (ML) - Fluffy double white blossom with a raspberry red center. Wavy variegated foliage. FROSTY PINK - (FGH) - Deep dbl. pink blossoms very frilled. Medium grower waved foliage. FUNNY FACE - REG - (Tinari) - Single white fringed blossom. Pansy face like markings in fuchsia and lavender, G GALAXY OF CANADA - REG. - (E. Fisher) - A perfect red star with a wide pink edge. Olive green pointed foliage. 8 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS GAY PIROUETTE - (GG) - Heavily fringed deep pink double, the upper petals have green tips. Bronze green wavy leaf. GAY SPRAY SPORT - Single salmon pink blossoms with white center, plain quilt¬ ed foliage. Miniature. GENEVA, DARLING - (Kolb) - Large tufted frilly medium Blue double, with white edge. Wavy foliage. GIANT - (Harborcrest) - Large black reen round grotei foliage. Bright lue pom pom blossoms. This is a supreme. GIANT PINK CREST - (RKG) - Bright pink semi-dbl. blossom. Tailored foliage. GIDDY GIRL - (Lyon) - Deep red double blossoms. Girl foliage, the waxy strawberry type. GINA - (Frathels) - Small growing, very dark and serrated foliage. Blooms are double ruffled bicolor of light medium and dark blue. GINGHAM GIRL - (MG) - Single violet blue flower, miniature girl foliage. GINNIE SUE - (NW) - Deep pink frilled double, Red backed wavy foliage. ♦GLACIERS IN THE ROCKIES - REG. - (Carr) - Double lavender blossom blending to purple with a green edge. Ruffled pointed foliage. GLAMOR(5uS pink - (MG) - Dbl. wavy raspberry pink fuchsia blushed blos¬ som. Round light green foliage. GLENORA - (NW) - Deep pink double blossoms with copper green fringe on edge of petals. Dark green wavy foliage. GLORIOLE - (ML) - Large full double light blue blossom, dark red backed foliage. GLORY MAID - (GG) - Large pink dbl. edged in white. Round flexible heavy leaf. GLOWING SUNSET - (E. Fisher) - Double rosy pink blossom. Dark green pointed foliage. GOLD DUST - REG. - (CH) - Full dbl. pink. Round pliable foliage variegated with gold and dark green. GOLDEN GIRL - (MG) - Wavy green heavily notched foliage. Double pink blossoms. GOLDEN NUGGET - (See Gold RusU Golden Nugget) ♦GOLD RUSH GOLDEN NUGGET - REG. - (V. Con) - Double frilled pink and red blossom. Quilted holly type foliage. A standard grower. GOLLI - REG. - (Kolbs) - Ruffled white bloom heavily edged in deep pink and green on wavy foliage. GOOD GRACIOUS -(Frathels) - Tailored black green foliage. Blossoms are large light and dark orchid and lavender. GRACE NOTE - (A) - Large wide open, fringe dbl. flowers that have stripes of rose, green and white on them. Dainty, pointed, wavy light green foliage. GRANDEUR - Fluffy light blue double blossoms. Dark holly type foliage. GRAY GHOST - (HU) - Large grayish lavender single and double blossoms, slightly notched. GREAT SCOTT - REG. - (E. Fisher) - Semi-dbl. midnight blue blossoms. Slightly wavy flexible foliage. GREEN BRIAR - (FR) - Fringed medium blue dbl. Broad dark wavy foliage. GREEN GIANT - Huge shaggy double white with green blossoms. Wavy light green foliage. GREEN HORNET - White and gold semi double bloom. Heavy green fringed edge. GREEN ORCHID - (NW) - Double pale blue & white with a green overcast under certain conditions a green double blossom. Dark red backed wavy leaf. GROTEI HYBRID - Flexible foliage, large dbl. pink cluster of bloom. GULF ZEPHERS - (Harris) - A pansy faced blue and white semi-dbl. fringed bloom. Frilled medium green foliage symmetrical large growing. GYPSY STRIP - (Kahler) = Heavy fringed full red pink dbl. duPont foliage. H HAPPY FELLA VARIEGATED - (E. Fisher) - Deep rosy pink dbl. blossom on variegated round symmetrical fol- iage. ♦HAPPY HOOLIGAN - REG. - (Burton) - Plain variegated foliage. Light pink double* blossoms. Grows large. HEARTACHES - (FGH) - Frilled single red blossom. Slightly frilled quilted foliage. HEARTHROBS - (HH) - DeUcate frilled pink double blossoms. Wavy foliage. HEART OF FRANCE - (GG) - Deep pink frilled dbl. Girl foliage, grows to average size. HEART’S DESIRE - (A) - Double rose pink with red center. Leaves shiny and quilted. HEARTS DESIRE - (C) - White single with picoted pink edge. Ruched wavy foliage. Semi-miniature. HEATHER DAWN - (A) - Reddish-orchid dbl. Shiny tailored foliage. 9 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS HEAVENSENT - (ML) - Pink bicolor single blossoms. Heavily fringed green edge. HELEN LAVELLE - REG. - (Purdue) - Light pink bicolor single stars on quilted ovate foliage. HEPATICA - (L) - Peach pink semi double blossoms. Olive green arrow shaped foliage. Miniature. HI BLUSH - (Haga) - Single blush and rose bicolor blossoms. Tailored foliage. „ „ , HI DEE - (Haga) - Frilly dbl. purple blossom. Sometimes variegated, ser¬ rated flat foliage. Variable. HI FI BLUES - (Parker) - Wavy vivid blue double. Olive green shiny red reverse wavy foliage. HI HO SILVER “ (Parker) - Semi double light blue with lighter edge. Plain foliage. HIGHLAND BEAU - (See Richter’s High¬ land Beau). HI HOPES FRINGED - (Lyon) - Fringed dark blue, white edged semi-double blossoms. Wavy foliage. HI HOPES SUPREME - (Wilson) - Large dark purple stars. Plain, quilted, red backed scalloped foliage. HI SCORE - (Kahier) - Large dark blue fringed semi-dbl. blossom. duPont foliage. HI YA BABY - Blush pink dbl. blossom on flat girl leaf foliage. Miniature. HOLDER NEWT - (Parker) - Large fuchsia red, deeper center, full double. Dark green, red reverse heavily quilted foliage. Large grower. ♦HOLLYWOOD STAR EASTER MORNING- REG. - (V. Con) - White single star bloom. Blossom is wavy not frilled. Quilted wavy heart shaped foliage. Grows large. HOLLYWOOD STAR CYCLOPS - REG. - (V, Con) - Medium blue single blossom. Quilted foliage. Standard grower. HONEYBUN - (A) - Semi-cut girl foliage. Soft apricot dbl. bloom. I ICY PEACH - (Lyon) - Giant peach pink semi-double star. Dark green quilted foliage. IMPERIAL BLUSH - (Frathels) - Semi¬ miniature, Glossy round apple green foliage. Blossoms are dbl. lavender, light and medium blue. INCA MAID - (GG) - Bright red single blooms. Dark green girl foliage. INDIAN PAINT - (FGH) - White single blossoms marked with lavender edg¬ ing and splashing. INTENSITY - (A) - Pink with purple eye single. INTRIGUING - (FGH) - Frilled double red. J JACK POT - (DI) - Deep pink double white edging on blossom. Plain foliage. JARENE - (VO) - Bright full double pink flowers. Plain medium green leaves. JASPER PINK - (E. Fisher) - Double pink. Medium green flat plain foliage. JAVA SPOON - (A) - Large blooms med. heliotrope blue, single. Spooned leaves showing red underneath. JEANNINE - (Parker) - Fluffy orchid double. Plain quilted foliage. JERSEY JUBILEE - (FGH) - Deep laven¬ der blossoms edged in white. Sym¬ metrical grower. Plain foliage. JO ANNE - Fuchsia pink stars with white edge. Tailored foliage. JOHN F. KENNEDY - (R. Taylor) - Large full dbl. light pink shaped like a rose chartreuse edge when grown cool. Dark flat smoothfoliage slightly pointed. JOLLY GIANT - (Lyon) - Frosty pink, semi-double giant blossoms. Flat serrated foliage. JO WILLIS - (Herring) - Double medium blue on dark wavy foliage. JOY HUTSON - (YG) - Huge full double light pink. JUMBO - (FGH) - Purple, open faced dbl. Diminutive grower with slightly waved foliage. JUMBO HONEY - (Mills) - Huge dark pink blossoms. Large round green foliage. JUNGLE PINK - (MG) - Single fuchsia ink, with gold edge, dark wavy foliage, emi-Miniature. JUNIOR MISS - (A) - Single, cupped peachy pink bloom. Dark green girl foliage. JUST PEACHY - (CH) - Light peachy pink double blossoms. Plain tailored flat variegated foliage. K KAALA - (A) - Very large dark blue blooms with a white edge. Neat girl foliage. KALJA - (A) - Double wine with green edge. Girl foliage. KEEVER - (Haga) - Deep purple dbl. blossoms. Tailored foliage. Grows large. 10 THE MASTER LIST OF KENTUCKY ANGEL - (DB) - Pink white and green double blossom. Very shiny foliage. KENTUCKY BEAUTY - (Brackin) - Heavily fringed bright pink dbl., some chartreuse edging. Broad wavy foliage. KENTUCKY COLONEL - (Brackin) - Medium dbl. pink with fringed green edge. Big fuzzy ruffled leaf. KENTUCKY GLAMOUR - (Brackin) - Pink dbl. shading to light pink and white with some chartreuse fringing. Dark wavy foliage. KENTUCKY GLORY - (Brackin) - A bright pink double blossom with lower fluted petals and chartreuse fringed upper petals. Wavy light foliage. KENTUCKY MAID - (Brackin) - Blush white semi-dbl. blossom. Dark tailor¬ ed foliage. KENTUCKY MISS - (Brackin) - Frilled semi-double pink blossoms with blue overtones and chartreuse edges. Dark green waved foliage with curly edge. KENTUCKY PEACH - (Brackin) - A round semi -double to double peach pink with deeper tips on very dark tailored foliage. KENTUCKY PIPPIN - (Brackin) - Fluffy crested double pink bloom. Medium green serrated foliage, KENTUCKY POSY - (Brackin) - Semi¬ double frilled pink blossoms. Medium green notched quilted foliage. KIT - (Haga) - Double orchid blossom with white edge. Dark wavy foliage. KISSIN COUSIN - (Parker) - Deep blue with white edge double. Wavy medium green foliage. KNOCKOUT - (R) - Frilly blue purple double bloom. KOLASSA - (A) - Dutch blue dbl. flowers with white edge. Good girl foliage. KUHLS BEAUTY OF THEBES - REG. - (Kuhl) - Deep purple double blossoms, with white markings. Quilted ruffled, often variegated foliage. KUHL’S DE LEON PINK - REG. - (Kuhl) - Medium pink dbl. blossoms. Plain foliage. KUHL’S SNOWY SMILE - REG. - (Kuhl) - Double white blooms. Quilted medium green foliage. KUM SUM - (Golden Heart) - (DI) - Odd shaped semi double red crested center petals fringed in gold two top etals very short. Bottom petals very road and long sometimes edged in fringing of gold. Elongated foliage. AFRICAN VIOLETS L LACELON BLUE - REG. - (Kolb) - Blue blossoms with dbl. fringed green edge, ruffled wavy foliage. LADYLIKE - (Frathels) - Tailored red backed foliage. Blossoms are powder blue with flecks of lighter blue. LADY WILSON - REG. - (Tinari) - Lavender blue blossoms edged in white. Deep green elongated leaves with ser¬ rated edges. LA GRANGE - (L) - Large double blos¬ som, wavy spooned strawberry foliage. LANCELOTS LADY - Single orchid bi¬ color blossoms, with a green ruffled edge. Dwarf girl foliage. LAVENDER FACE - (Cooks) - Lavender and purple bicolor blossoms. Dark quilted foliage. LAVENDER FANTASY - (E. Fisher) - Double lavender blossoms flecked with deeper lavender. Deep green plain quilted foliage. LAVENDER FRILLS - (MG) - Semi¬ white flowers, distinct lavender fril¬ led edge, semi- supreme flexible foliage. LAVENDER MIST - (E. Fisher) - Double ale mauve speckled with deeper mauve lossoms. Plain quilted foliage. LAVENDER POMPON - (FGH) - Round fully frilled pompon, orchid bicolor bloom. Slightly waved foliage. LAVENDER SHADOW SUPREME (Haga) - Big double lavender rose bloom. Tailored foliage. LAVENDER SPLENDOR - (FGH) -Large red lavender semi-dbl. open faced bloom. Symmetrical heavy veined dark foliage. LAWNIE - (NW) - Double medium pink frilly blossom. Red backed foliage. LEAP YEAR - (Parker) - Fuchsia red single, on longfolia shiny dark green foliage. LEGEND - (WC) - Large double pink blossoms, on round dark quilted foliage. LIE BERMAN - (Lyon) - Giant semi- dbl. bright pink blossoms on tailored foliage. LIGHTNIN - (Kahler) - Large cerise dbl. light pink edge. duPont foliage. LILA - Large double wine blossoms. Tailored foliage. LILAC TIME - (Parker) - Shades of lilac and orchid with light edge. Semi¬ double. Medium green quilted foliage. LILI POSA - REG. - (Lefevre) - Dark red bicolor dbl. blossoms. Plain quilted supreme foliage. 11 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS LILLIAN NE - (A) - Single rose/pink, fringed. Wavy foliage. LILLY PAD - (DI) - Large flat semi double deep pink blossom, round vari¬ egated foliage like a lily pad. LIME - (L) - Lime green cupped shaped stars, very dark tailored foliage. LITTLE ARISTOCRAT -Deep blue double blossoms. Tailored dark scalloped foliage. A semi-miniature. LITTLE CUP CAKE - (ML) - Semi¬ miniature, a frilly coral pink dbl. Slightly pointed quilted foliage. LITTLE DEBBIE - (Fritz) - Miniature irl foliage. Double white fringed lossoms. Windowsill size plant. Pos¬ sibly a semi-miniature. LITTLE EVE - (Parker) - Pink double with deep pink centers, white edge, plain dark foliage. LITTLE GIANT WHITE - (E. Fisher) - Large frilled double white blossom. Medium sized plant, light green foliage. LITTLE JOY - (L) - Star shaped purple blossoms. Very small miniature foliage. LITTLE MO - Red lavender single blos¬ som with wide green edge. Serrated girl foliage. LOHENGRIN - (A) - Clear dbl. white With green frilly edges. Foliage green and quilted. LONE STAR - (Haga) - Large single pink stars with cast of lavender rose, tailored foliage. LONITA - (NW) - Large double dark blue blossoms. Red backed pointed girl foliage. LOOK TWICE - (Parker) - Single purple blossom with very ruched leaves. LOVABLE DOLL - (Parker) - Deep rose pink double on shiny cupped olive green red reverse foliage. LOVELACE - REG. - (Volkmann) - Single fringed white and blue blossom. Ruf¬ fled foliage. LOVE LIGHT - (A) - Bright, almost red pink withdeeper fringed edges. Foliage is shiny, quilted, round & wavy. LOVERLY - (Annalee) - Bi-color purple upper petals, mauve lower, white edge. Single to semi dbl. blossoms. Wavy cream and green foliage. A petite miniature. LOVELY BALLERINA - (Fritz) - Double white and pink blossoms. Wavy green foliage. LOVELY JEWEL - (RKG) - Blue semi¬ double with white edge. Bright green slightly rounded foliage. LUCKY DAY - (VO) - Large dbl. pink flowers, large variegated wavy foliage. LUXURY - (Parker) - Pink double with deep centers blending to lighter edges, wavy foliage. LYRIC - (Meese) - Double fringed pink blossoms. Dark shiny wavy foliage. M MA CHERE - REG.- (Tinari) - Deep pink dbl. ruffled blossoms, slightly wavy leaves. MADAME BUTTERFLY - (RL) - Double midnite blue blossoms. Creamy white variegation on round leaves. MADELINE - (DI) - Large deep pink double with a greenish white edge. MAE’S PEPPERMINT - (Kahler) - Large white dbl. fringed in red. duPont foliage. MAGENTA PIRATE - REG. - (Kolb) - Single fringed reddish pink blooms. Quilted ruffled foliage. MAGIC MUSIC - (A) - Clear white dbl. with edge of red. Leaves are full and shiny. MAGNIFICA - (L) - White edged fuchsia double stars. Soft semi-strawberry tailored foliage. MAID MARIAN - (GG) - A double deep cerise pink ruffled bloom. Dark wavy foliage. MAISIE YAKIE - REG. (GG) - Deep pink single ruffled blossoms. Pliable ruf¬ fled pointed foliage. MALTA - REG. - (P. Thomas) - Deep purple dbl. Dark symmetrical foliage quilted and ovate. MAN’S WORLD - (A) - Single round dark blue blooms. Flat, cut, girl foliage. MANY LOVES - (L) - Large double red blossoms with a glistening white edge. MAR DEE - (A) - Blush blooms. Plain le ave s MARTIAN - (L) - Little purple horns for flowers, and double fern to olive green leaves back to back. MARY LOIS - (Brackin) - Frilled bright dbl. Bright green wavy leaf. ^MASTER BLUE -REG. - (Lyon) - Blue violet and white double stars. Ovate quilted foliage. MATINEE MUSICAL - (A) - Fringe dbl. petals are shaded salmon pink with dark rose edge. Foliage is round ruffled and quilted. *MAYTIME - REG. - (Volkmann) - Light pink bicolor, double blooms. Quilted slightly wavy foliage. MERIT BADGE - (A) - Large dark blue. Plain foliage. Compact plant. MICHAEL - (MG) - Large dbl. blue black flowers, semi-supreme foliage. Semi-miniature. MIDNIGHT MELODY - (GG) - Tailored single purple blossoms, smooth glossy dark olive foliage. 12 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS MIDNITE MAGIC - (C. Dedera) - Dark blue frilled double. Quilted, scalloped foliage. MILK AND HONEY - (DI) - Pale pink double, golden fringed edging, greenish cast over blossom. Shiny strawberry foliage. MIMI - (HU) - Large double light pink blossoms. MINDY - REG. - (MG) - Single white flowers, deep blue edge, chartreuse fringe. Wavy light green foliage. MINIATURE GAY CONFETTI - (FGH) - Blue and white tu-toned semi-double blossoms. True miniature. With waved foliage. MINIATURE WANTON RED - (L) - Sport of wanton red. Single round frilled fuchsia red star, tiny tailored dark foliage. MIRACLE ROSETTE - (KL) - Double bright pink blossom with deeper pink frilled edges. Dark glossy foliage. MIRACLE STRAWBERRY - (ML) - F ringed cerise pink on dark strawberry leaf. MIRIAM LIGHTBOURN - (DI) - Large pale pink green edged dbl., very dark strawDerry foliage. MISCHIEVOUS - (L) - Double pink with blue fantasy markings, tailored flat growing miniature foliage. MISTY SKIES - (Parker) - White and blue double, plain quilted foliage. MOCHA PEARL - (Frathels) - Single ale blue blossoms striped with dark lue and sprinkled with white. Lightly frilled mediUm green foliage. MOJAVE ROSE - (GG) - Soft frilled double rose pink blossoms, edged in chartreuse. Bronze wavy foliage. MOLTEN FIRE - (FGH) - Ruffled fuchsia red semi-double. Dark green quilted foliage. MON AMI - (RL) - Frilly soft pink dbl. Almost black spooned slick patent leather foliage, with red backs. MONARCH QUEEN - (E. Fisher) - Flowers open reddish purple, changing to lavender bicolor. Supreme dark green serrated foliage. MOODIE - (Parker) - Deep rose centers, blending to lighter outside, flat petal double. Shiny dark green foliage, slightly wavy. MOONGLO - (Shangri-La Moonglo) MOON HOLLOW - (Parker) - Double medium with white edge. Regular foliage. MORNE^G DEW - (A) - Large, frilly white single blooms overcast with blush lavender — bright green ruffled leaves. MORNING STAR - (FGH) - Giant pink star shaped flowers, flecked with blue. Plain ovate foliage. Semi-miniature. MOSS VELVET - (L) Mossy green edged purplish maroon full double blossoms. Holly fern to olive green foliage. MOTHER’S DAY - (WC) - Camellia shap¬ ed white double bloom, bright pea green center. Medium green quilted foliage. MOULIN ROUGE - (Annalee-ML) - Large vibrant pink double blossoms with red stripes in all petals. Shiny dark green foliage. Small growing plant. ♦MOUND OF PINK - tLyon) - Full open double pink. Ruffled cupped foliage. MOUNTAIN HAZE - (C. Dedera) - Single white, lavender frilled edge. Quilted fluted foliage. MOZART - (R. Taylor) - Large dbl clear pink. Deep green quilted round foliage. MR. EDDS DIXIE - Huge loose semi double red blossoms with a distinctive white edge. MR. EDDS MISSISSIPPI - Huge light blue double blossoms. MR. MIDNIGHT - (FGH) - Huge single purple blossoms with a touch of star. MRS. PINK - (L) - Pale pink semi- dbl, blossoms, with a glistening white edge. *MT. SKIES - REG. - (Carr) - Double medium blue blossoms. Pointed ruf¬ fled leaves. MULBERRY ROSE - (VO) - Deep wine full dbl. bloom. Dark green glossy foliage. MY BOB - (See Shangri-La My Bob). MY BUDDY - (Parker) - Vivid semi double blue with white edge, plain foliage. MY FRIEND - REG. - (Kocinski) - double medium blue blossoms. Quilted and ruffled foliage. MY STARS - (MG) - White lavender tinted flowers, heart shaped foliage, medium miniature. Plain leaf. MY STARS - (ML) - Huge reddish orchid star, deeper tips, light edge. Tailored leaf. MYSTERIOUS - (FGH) - Very frilled lavender dbl. bloom. Deep green slightly waved foliage. MY VERY OWN - (Brackin) - Vivid pink double fringed blossom with con¬ siderable green on edges. Large wavy quilted foliage with deep scallops. N NANCY ANN - (Wilson) - Medium blue double bi-color variable blossom. Plain dark quilted red backed foliage. 13 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS NANCY ANN SUPREME - (Wilson) - Double medium blue blossoms. Dark quilted red backed supreme foliage. NANNETTE - (DI) - Huge vibrant dbl. red, wavy white edge. NARCISSA WHITMAN - (A) - Bright pink (almost scarlet) single. Big, tailored leaf, spoons. NATURE PINK - (L) ™ Huge cerise double blossoms. NERO - (Meese) - Dark blush pink blossoms. Dark shiny leaves with red undersides. NETTIE -LSEU^^jUTZ) - Large double pink blossoms, flat 'girl- foliage. NEW JERSEY GIRL - REG. - (Hudson) - Single light pink orchid bicolor bios- som. Ruffled girl foliage. NEW X - (Parker) - Semi double fuchsia with lighter edge, on very dark blooms red reverse wavy and notched foliage. NIGHT SKY - (CH) - Full dbl. purple blossom. Tailored foliage, variegated bronze pink and green. Grows to average size. NIGHT WINGS - (GG) - Purple single blossom, edged with green. Ruffled foliage. NIGRETTE - (A) - Fringed dark purple. Ruffled foliage. NOAH “ (Meese) - Semi-double blue geneva star. Plain leaves. NOBILITY - (FGH) - Deep raspberry red double blossoms. Shiny green foliage. NONA - Huge single blossoms, large ruffled foliage. NORTHERN BUTTERFLY - (DI) - Dusty pink semi double blossom shaped like a butterfly. Very heavily gold fringed edge. Plain foliage. NORTHERN DANCER - (DI) - Heavily fringed rich purple double. Blossom is edged in white. Red backed foliage. NORTHERN GOLD - (DI) - Odd shaped semi dbl. red heavy fringed gold edg¬ ing. NORTHERN HAPPINESS - (DI) - Odd shaped single red blossom, petals are very broad, with heavy gold fringe. Plain shiny foliage. NORTHERN LIGHTS - (DI) - Deep fuchsia red semi double blossom with fringed golden edge. Dark red backed foliage. NOVELTY LACE - (GG) - Single rose bloom edged with green. Ruffled leaves. O OCTOBER PINK - (MG) - True pink dbl. blooms, plain green foliage. Standard grower. OH DOLLY - (Parker) - Clusters of pink double flowers. Dark quilted notched wavy red reverse foliage. OH SO NICE - (Parker) - Fluffy orchid, shades to deeper lavender, semi dou¬ ble, dark green quilted foliage. OLD DUBLIN - (A) - A deep, full double purple-blue with bright green frilly edges. Foliage is large and shiny. OLD SMOKEY - (L) - Smokey purple double, edged with white. Tailored foliage. OLD SMOKY - (F ritz) - Blue and white variegated double blossoms. Wavy dark foliage. OLD SMOKY GIRL - (Fritz) - Shaded blue and white double blossom. Dark flat growing girl foliage. OLD STYLE - (R) - Large purple single, sturdy dark plain leaf. OLYMPIA - CHi Hill) - Large double white with dark blue ruffled edge. Wavy green foliage. OPEN SKY - (Parker) - Light blue with darker veinings in petal of semi double flowers, plain foliage. ORCHID REGENT - (GG) - Frilled orchid double, green edged blossoms. Bronze green foliage. ORIENTALE - (FGH) - Dark pink semi¬ double with fringed edge, some edged with green. Dark slightly wavy foliage. ORIENTAL JADE - (Frathels) - Small dark wax green red backed leaves. Blossoms are light and dark red bi¬ color. ORIENTAL MYSTERY - (Frathels) - Full dbl. deep old rose blossoms. Round flat scalloped girl foliage. ORIENTAL ROSE - (Frathels) - Dbl. dark rose blossoms. Small dark polished foliage. OVER THE rainbow - (YG) - Frilled orchid dbl. Dark creamy variegated foliage. OXALIS - Light blue double blossoms, tailored foliage. OZARK TREASURE - (MAX) - Large light pink semi double deeper peach glow in center, thick foliage. P PADRO - (Kahler) - Deep blue dbl., dark foliage red reverse and has deeply rirffled leaf edge. PAGAN STAR - (ML) - Pink star with dark edges. Dark girl foliage. PAL-O-MINE - (Parker) - Wavy, med¬ ium pink double, on olive green red reverse wavy foliage. 14 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS PAMONA - (HH) - Vibrant double pink blossoms. Tailored foliage. PANSY DELUXE - (Parker) - Single orchid with deeper eye and light edge. Plain foliage. PARKERS BONANZA - (Parker) - Very large full deep pink double, supreme foliage. PASSION - (Mason) - Soft lavender blue Double. Tailored medium green leaf. PATS PET - (L) - Green double blossoms. Red backed foliage. PAULINE - (Kahler) - White semi-dbl. pink centered star. Heart shaped foliage. PEACE - (See Shangri- La Peace) PEACH TIPS - (L) - Crinkly edged darL peach tipped. Sparkling white single stars. Olive green foliage. *PEAK OF PINK - REG. - (Lyon) - Full open pink and white double star. Ovate quilted foliage. PEARLY SHELLS - (R) - Full douhle pinK bloom, symmetrical tailored foliage. PEGGY SUE - (MG) - Double light blue flowers with white edges and splashes. Small dark green ovate foliage. Med¬ ium miniature. PENNY JOCELYN - (A) - Single, bell cupped pink, streaked with carmine. Has little white wedges in center. Girl foliage. PEPPER - (Lyon) - Clusters ot am. pink, flecked with purple. Tailored foliage. PERIWINKLE SKIES - (A) - Good pale blue. Dark plain leaves. PERKY PINK - (Cook) - Dark quilted foliage. Large heavy pink blossoms. Medium size grower. PERKY POLLY - (A) - Dbl. apricot blooms. Round, flat semi-girlfoliage. PERSIAN BEAUTY - (Lanigan) - Double frilled deep pink blossoms. Waxy bronze variegated foliage. PERSIAN CAPRICE - (Lanigan) - Dbl. pink with deep pink edge. Slightly waved flat growing tri-color foliage. PERSIAN CHERUB - (Lanigan) - Semi miniature. A frilly dbl. with cerise pink fringe and markings. Variegated foliage. PERSIAN CONFETTI - (Lanigan) - Huge ink star flecked and streaked with lue on pink. White and green varigated foliage. PERSIAN FAIRY - (Lanigan) - Frill double white with lavender pinkedging. Flat cream and green variegated foliage. PERSIAN FIRE - (Lanigan) - A frilly red dbl., very bright and velvety on variegated strawberry foliage. PERSIAN GLAMOUR - (Lanigan) -Fril¬ led pink dbl. shaded with cerise on tri-colored variegated foliage. Tailor¬ ed leaf PERSIAN GRAPE - (Lanigan) - A ruffled grape purple double. Wavy variegated foliage. PERSIAN JEWEL - (Lanigan & RKG) - A bright blue and white fluffy double on creamy variegated foliage. PERSIAN JOY - (Lanigan) -Fluffy dbl. pink with raspberry edges. Round flat growing variegated foliage. PERSIAN MIRACLE - (Lanigan) - Pink double with raspberry edges on slight¬ ly spooned, tailored foliage. PIED PIPER - (DI) - Huge deep pink flat double darker band of pink with green edging. PIGGY BACK - (A) - Striped blue and wine on white single flower. Ruffled girl leaves with extra ruffle at base. PIGMY - Single bright blue. Plain leaf. Miniature. PIKES PEAK - (Parker) - Frilled white semi double, with little orchid mark¬ ings in center of flower, on cupped cream and green wavy variegated foliage. PILGRIM SENTRY - (LAN) - Shaded ink ruffled dbl. shiny green straw- erry foliage. PILGRIM SHEERLUV - (LAN) - Very deep pink dbl. blooming in clusters. PILGRIM TOWNCRIER - (LAN) - Full double red purple blooming in clusters. PILGRIM TRADITION - (LAN) - Huge double pink. Strawberry foliage. PINK BAND - Deep pink single bloom with a deeper pink band on outer edge. Medium green foliage. PINK BLUSH - (See Westwinds Pink Blush). PINK BONNIE - (MG) - Large pink double blossom on wavy green foliage. PINK CAPETTE - (GG) - Frilled dbl. pink, light pink edges. Lightly waved foliage. PINK CARGO - (GG) - Deep pink double with strong white edge. Tailored light green foliage. Large growing plant. PINK CHERRIES - (MG) - Light double pink with rosy eye, small medium green foliage. Miniature. Ovate leaf slightly notched. PINK CHIPS - (NW) - Large single pink blossom on very dark girl foliage. PINK CORAL LACE - (Taylor) - Semi¬ double to double. Shaded deep pink and light. Plain dark quilted foliage. PINK CREPE - (Brackin) - Double frilled pink blossom with chartreuse edge. Wavy quilted foliage. 15 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS PINK CROCHET - (Kolb) - Dark single blossom with an edge of greenish yel¬ low. Dark green wavy foliage. PINK CRUSH - (L) - Large deep pink on dark strawberry foliage. PINK DREAM - (E. Fisher) - Double pink blossoms. Dark wavy foliage. PINKER *N PINK - (GG) - Pink single blossom. Quilted tailored toliage. Grows average to large. PINKETTE - (L) - Semi double perky pink stars on shining fern greenfoliage. A derivative of S. shumensis. PINK FINESSE - (FGH) - Frilled soft pink semi-double blossom, some show a chartreuse edging. PINK FIRE - (Tinari) - Double fringed flame pink blossoms, wavy red backed foliage. PINK FROU FROU - (RL) - Double sharp pink blossoms with tufted centers. PINK GOLIATH - (GG) - Large single pink blossom. Dark green tailored foliage. PINK HAT - (L) - Large frilled medium double pink blossoms. PINK IDOL - (Brackin) - Double cerise pink blossoms. Dark frilled foliage. PINK IMPALA - (FGH) - Semi-double medium pink blossoms, smooth foliage. PINK LACE - (See Shangri-La Pink Lace) PINK LACROSS - (MG) - Single cupped pink flowers, with dark pink markings, medium miniature. PINK LINDA - (See TinarPs Pink Linda) PINK MAGNOLIA - (FGH) - Giant full petalled pink blossoms. Diminutive type. Dark green foliage. PINK MIST - (E. Fisher) - Double pink star mottled with deeper pink. Medium green pointed foliage. PINK MOON - (L) - Large semi double pink blossoms. Soft leaved forest green foliage. S. velutina derivative. PINK NUGGET - (Haga) - Semi-double pink touch of green in center. Dark green foliage. PINK PARASOL - (Lyon) - Giant pink star on tailored foliage. PINK PINWHEEL - (FGH) - Pink and white fringed blossoms. Slightly waved foliage, with red blotched backs. PINK POPPY - (V allin) - Deep pink star shaped blossoms. PINK POT - (Lyon) - Reddish pink double blossoms. Medium green ovate quilted foliage. PINK PRAIRIE - (Haga) - Semi-double ruffled pink, medium green waved foliage. Grows large. PINK PUFF - (Select) - Semi-double powder puff pink. Symmetrical heart shaped leaves. PINK ROGUE - (Lyon) - Pink stars blossoms. Wavy watermelon foliage. PINK ROSES - (Madison) - Large double pink flowers, medium green foliage supreme type. Semi-miniature. PINK SHERRY - (Madison) - Wavy rose flushed pink double. Dark bronze wavy leaves. Small standard grower. PINK SHIMMER - (L) - Deep pink and green double blossoms, wavy foliage. PINK STORM - (L) - Pink double blos¬ soms on flat girl foliage. PINK TWIST - (See Tinari' s Pink Twist) PINK VEIL - (MG) - Single wavy fuchsia pink flowers, wavy green medium min¬ iature foliage. PINK WASP - REG. - (Dates) - Pink bicolor single fluted blossoms. Quilt¬ ed leaf with a bustled back very ruffled. PLATINUM BLONDE - (A) - Soft flesh pink single fringed flowers. Leaves are round, ruffled. PLAY BOY - Wide open light pink blossom with deeper tones. Round light green foliage. Semi-miniature. PLUM ROYAL - (Lyon) - Deep plum red full double blossom. Tailored foliage. *PLUM TIP - REG. - (Lyon) - Light orchid, shading to red single stars. Quilted ovate foliage. PLUSH - (Meese) - Double rose pink blossoms. Dark quilted leaves. POCAHONTAS - REG. - (T. B. McKneely) - Medium pink single blossom, foliage is very dark quilted and ovate. A symmetrical grower that gets very large. POLAR QUEEN - (GG) - Near white double blossoms. Dark tailored foliage. POLKA PARADE - (A) - Large fringed double blooms are white with splotches of fuchsia red. Leaves are large ruffled glossy green. POMONA - (Hi Hill) - Large double pink blossoms, very dark foliage. *POMPOM - REG. - (Lyon) - Reddish orchid and white double stars. Supreme varieg^ated foliage. POODLE POMP - (L) - Rosy pink to wine red double pomp. Pine green foliage. POPCORN - (Lyon) - Double whit^. Very dark tailored foliage. PORT - (Meese) - Double wine red blos¬ soms. Dark quilted leaves. POST PARADE - (Parker) - Nice deep pink double. Dark quilted foliage. PRAIRIE JEWEL - (RKG) - Heavilyfring- ed and fluted deep pink semi-double. Large slightly pointed leaves. PREMIER - REG. - (Bob Kramer) - Light orchid bicolor double blossoms. Quilted wavy foliage. 16 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS PRETTI-NU - (Parker) - Lilac and orchid with lavender markings, and dark eye. Semi-double flowers, on slightly wavy dark pointed and notched foliage. PRINCESS - (See Shangri-La Princess) PRINCESS MILDRED - (A) - Dollar size single pink with blending of deep rose. Plain foliage. PRINCESS SUE - (K) - Ruffled strawberry pink double. Quilted foliage that tends to scoop. PRINCESS SUNSHINE - (A) - Miniature single wine blossom with white stripes. Variegated girl. PUFF - (Meese) - Double pale pink geneva. Plain leaves. PURPLE BOY - (E. Fisher) - Rich deep purple. Heart shaped wavy foliage. PURPLE CALICO - (Haga) - Semi-dbl. purple. Dark holly variegated center foliage. Large grower. PURPLE CHOICE - (Lyon) - Reddish purple double geneva. Good tailored foliage. PURPLE CLUSTER - (L) - Strong stem¬ med clusters of double purple. Sturdy olive green foliage. PURPLE CRINKLES - (Lyon) - Double white crinkled purple edge. Very dark wavy foliage. PURPLE DANCE - (E. Fisher) - Deep purple, medium green plain foliage. *PURPLE FALCON - REG. - (GG) - Green fringed purple single blossoms. Pointed ruffled leaves. PURPLE FRILLS - (See Westwinds Purple Frills). PURPLE MOON - (D- Semi double blos¬ soms of purple. Soft leaved forest green foliage. PURPLE PARROT - (Annalee-NW) - Double, heavily fringed, dark velvety purple blossom. Flat growing foliage with a ruching on edge. PURPLE PASSION - (DI) - Heavily fringed double purple blossom, on strawberry type foliage. PURPLE PET - (ML) - Full double dark velvety purple blossoms. Very dark round tailored foliage. PURPLE POPCORN - (Cook) - Fringed double purple blossoms. Wavy green and gold variegated foliage. PURPLE ZIG ZAG - (MG) - Deep purple double flowers. Gold on edge of petals. Wavy notched foliage. Small growing medium miniature. Q Q. T. # 1058 - (Quality) - Double deep red. Plain foliage. Q. T.^ BLUE FLOUNCE - (Quality) - Double medium blue blossoms, with white edges. Pointed quilted medium green foliage. Q. T. PEPPERMINT FLUFF - (Quality) - Fringed fuchsia pink and white double. Medium green slightly waved and scalloped foliage. Q. T. PINK ELEGANCE - (Quality) - Frilled pink semi-dbl., wavy quilted foliage. R RANCHO D - (C. Dedera) - Double laven¬ der to orchid bi-color. Quilted plain foliage. RASPBERRY BEAUTY - REG. - (Kolb) - Double fringed reddish orchid bicolor. Medium green ruffled foliage. RASPBERRY ICE - (DI) - Huge double raspberry pink & white double, heavy fringed edge. Holly foliage. RAYED - CL) - Single fuchsia star rayed and splashed with blush pink. Fern green foliage. REAL COOL - (MA) - Peach pink double with upper petals deep pink. Tailored leaf. M^edium sized plant. REBECCA’S VEIL - (MG) - Large white tinted flower edged in pastel blue. Light green ovate, slightly waved, plain foliage. Semi-Miniature. RED BEAUTY - (E. Fisher)- Double red. Red backed foliage and petioles. REDBUD - (Meese) - Double rose pink blossoms. Medium plain leaves. RED BUTTERFLY - (E. Fisher) - A red single. Medium green serrated foliage. RED CALICO - (Haga) - Semi-double red. Dark holly variegated foliage. RED CARPET - (NW) - Large red double blossoms. Shiny quilted foliage. RED DREAM - (Parker) - Fuchsia red double with lighter edge, on long curly dark green red reverse foliage. RED ELF - (Haga) - Frilly double red. Serrated dark foliage. Semi-miniature. RED EXPRESS - (Parker) - Fuchsia double on dark pointed quilted foliage. Compact grower. RED FLUSH - (L) - Large double light fuchsia blossoms. Olive green foliage. RED HEART - (L) - Large white star with red center. Heart shaped foliage. Semi-miniature. RED HONEY - (Lyon) - Large fuchsia red double. Good shining foliage that is very tailored and waxy. REDLEGS - (Meese) - Double rose pink blossoms. Plain foliage. 17 THE MASTER LIST RED LIPS - (TI) - Intense purple red single blossom. Dark green foliage with red reverse. RED LOLIPOP - (Arndt) - Heavy clusters of deep wine double blossoms. Brite miniature girl foliage, RED PUGNY - (Parker) - Double fuchsia red blossom on dark ruffled foliage. Medium grower. Window sill size. RED PYGMY - (Parker) - Fuchsia double longfolia very dark green, red reverse foliage. Compact grower. RED RICH - REG. - (E. Fisher) - Double red with white edge. Slightly wavy pointed foliage. Semi-double flowers do not always have the white edge. RED RINGER - (Lyon) - Double fuchsia red blossoms with white edge. Tailored foliage. RED STAR - (E. Fisher) - Red star, medium green foliage. RENY’S RUFFLES - (Brackin) - Heavily fringed deep pink round dbl. Flat wavy dark green foliage. REX - (Meese) - Semi-double purple blossoms. Serrated supreme foliage. *RICHTER’S CARMELITA - REG. - (Richter) - Double deep pink with a lighter edge. Ruffled foliage. RICHTER'S CLEARWATER - REG. - (Richter) - Clear light blue double blossoms. Ovate tailored foliage. RICHTER'S HIGHLAND BEAU - REG. - (Richter) - Doublevariegated white and reddish lavender blossoms. Flat ovate quilted foliage. RICHTER'S WHIPPED CREAM - REG. - (Richter) - Double white bloom with a slight green tinge. Glossy ovate and fluted foliage. RIO RITA - (Annalee) - Tailored mahogany foliage deep red reverse. Single hot pink blossoms. Semi¬ miniature. ROBIN GOODFELLOW - (Annalee) - Single wine with white edge. Tiny miniature tailored foliage flecked with cream. ROEHRS KENYA VIOLET - (Roehr) - Hybrid of New S. rupicola, flexible medium green leaves, double violet blossom. ROEHRS SPRING BLOSSOM - (Roehr) - Sturdy dark red backed leaves. Semi double clear baby pink blossoms. ROEHRS WINE VELVET - (Roehr) - Dark leathery foliage lightly dentate. Velvet purplish crimson fully double blossoms. ROGUE - (Meese) - Double two-toned rose pink geneva blossoms. Medium serrated foliage. ROSA RITA - (A) - Reddish rose double clusters. Tailored foliage. OF AFRICAN VIOLETS ROSE BEAUTY - (U) - Deeply cut straw¬ berry pink semi double. A very dark leaf. ROSE EXPRESS - (Parker) - Rose double with light edges, on shiny dark green red reverse foliage. ROSE FESTIVAL - (A) - True rose is the color of this frilly double. Leaves a shiny black-green and slightly ruffled. ROSE GAE - (Madison) - Ovate plain slightly spooned foliage, semi-min¬ iature. Double pink blossoms. ROSELIND - DI) - Huge flat semi double dark rosy markings throughout blos¬ som. ROSIEST - (L) - Deep rose semi double blossom. Wavy foliage, grows average size, ROSY POSY - Large double pink blossom, girl foliage. ROSE ROOM - (Parker) - Rose semi double, creamy, green with green vein- ings, variegated foliage. ROSY WINTER - (Lyon) - Rose purple double, wnite edge. Wavy leaves. ROUNDELAY - (Edena) - Ruffled wine double. Tailored leaf. ROYAL CREST - (Lanigan) - Large purple geneva wavy blossoms. Full double. Strawberry foliage. ROYAL ELEGANCE - (ML) - Frilled full double blossom with fine white edge. Wavy dark strawberry foliage. ROYAL FLUSH - (FGH) - Giant burgundy red double blossoms. Medium dark green waved foliage. ROYAL NOBLEMAN - (GG) - Dark blue double blossoms. Soft supreme type foliage. ROYALIST - REG. - (Kolb) - Single frilled blue blossom with a racy red eye. Quilted ruffled foliage. RUBIENT - (ML) - Rich red purple double blossoms. D^ep green quilted foliage. RUBY PRESLEY - (Fritz) - Double fringed white and pink blossoms. Large wavy light green foliage. RUBY STAR DOGWOOD - (E. Fisher) - Ruby stars with a white tip on each petal. Medium green plain foliage. RUFFLED STAMPEDE - (TI) - Pink double splashed with blue and purple Ruffled foliage. S SAINTPAULIA RUPICOLA - (A. B. Graf)- (Discovered by A. B. Graf in Kenya in I960) Faintly crenate foliage, pretty wisteria blue with darker center. 18 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS SALEM'S CLEO -- (Oppen) - Wavy lip;ht red-lavender single blossoms, dark wavy semi-miniature foliage. SAMMYE BALLARD - (Fritz) - Double and semi-double white blossoms. Plain medium heavy foliage. SAN ANTONIO ROSE - (Haga) - Deep rose frilled double. Dark wavy foliage. Standard size plant. SARAH ELLEN - (K) - Large fringed double pink edged in green strong foliage. SATISFACTION - (HH) - Wavy light green foliage. White and blue frilled double blossoms. SAUCY LADY - (NW) - Deep pink semi double blossoms. Modified girl foliage. SAVANNAH SWEETHEART SUPREME - (GG) - Giant deep pink full double blossoms. Dark green ruffled supreme foliage. SCARLET GEM - (DI) - Huge vibrant red dbl. very shiny foliage that some¬ times spoons. SCOOP - Bright pink double bloom. Scooped spooned foliage. SERENADE - (WC) - Double ruffled orchid bloom with deeper shaded eye. Foliage is almost black and heavily veined. SERENADE N' BLUE - (Fritz) - Double fringed medium blue blossoms. Dark shiny fluted foliage. SHADOW BLUE - (Lyon) - Blossoms are shaded like blue and white shadows. Semi-double. Dark pointed quilted foliage. SHALIMAR - (A) - Clusters of bright royal blue double blooms top green wavy foliage. ♦SHANGRI-LA ENCHANTMENT - REG. - (Neprash) - Dark tailored red backed leaves. Rose pink double. ♦SHANGRI-LA MY BOB - REG. (Neprash) - Tailored red backed leaves. Medium blue, white edged double blossoms. SHANGRI-AL PEACE - REG. - (Neprash) - Double white blossoms. Tailored ovate foliage. SHANGRI-LA PINK LACE - REG. - (Neprash) - Double fringed deep pink blossoms. Ruffled foliage. SHAWN (Frathels) - Very dark ruffled and serrated foliage with red backs, double green edged pink blooms. SHEER DELIGHT - (DI) - Large deep fuchsia double blossoms. Very faint white edge. Plain foliage. SHEER INNOCENCE - (See Westwinds Sheer Innocence) SHELEEN - (Richter's) - Medium b^ue semi-double wavy blossoms. Lightly waved scalloped foliage. SHERRY - REG. - (Madison) - Double vivid pink bicolor blossoms. Quilted ovate wavy foliage. SHIMMERING - (FGH) - Raspberry pink single fringed blossoms usually edged in chartreuse. Waved dark green foliage. SHINE - (Coryell) - Royal blue semi¬ double with tufted centers. Shiny bright green foliage. SHINING BEAUTY - (See Westwinds Shining Beauty) SHOWIE SUPREME - (Vallin) - Glossy ruffled supreme foliage. Pink fringed double blossom. SIAMESE - Tutone red orchid double. Semi-girl flat leaves. Miniature. SIERRA SKIES - (Frathels) - Medium green serrated foliage. Blossoms are double sky blue shaded with pink and white. SILVER MINT - (Frathels) - Medium green foliage with silver trim around edge. Blossoms are blue and white double with misty stripes. SILVER SANDS - (Cook) - Double white blossoms with lavender centers. White and green variegated foliage. Medium size grower. SILVER SKATES - (A) - Fringed double white. Wavy, pointed leaves. SIREN SONG - (A) - Fringed orchid pink single. Ruffled leaves. SKY HI - (DI) - Large semi double blossom, top petals white, bottom petals shadecf to light blue. Plain very pointed foliage. SKY TRAILER (Ti) - Palest blue small double blooms. Light green very pliable hairy foliage. SLED N' SNOW - (Kahler) - Red double. Variegated foliage. Grows to a standard size plant. SMALL TALK - (RL) - Tutoned pink double. Dark wavy leaf. Semi¬ miniature. SMILES - (R) - Huge pink single blos¬ soms. Tailored foliage. SMILING QUEEN - (DI) - Huge flat pale pink double, deeper edging to the center with wide white rim on each petal showing some green. SMOKEN - (NW) - Medium blue double blossom. Very dark wavy foliage. SNAPPY - (R) - Mauve lavender single, with white halo edge. Tailored foliage. SNAPPY SUE - (Kahler) - Deep pink creped green edged double. duPont foliage. SNIP - (Meese) - Double white blossoms. Dark quilted red backed foliage. SNOW BALLET SUPREME - (GG) - Huge white double blossom, round supreme foliage. Grows to average size. 19 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS SNOW KIST - (DI) - Large semi double purple blossom with glistening white edge. Plain foliage. SNOW LACE - Double white blossom. Scalloped quilted foliage. Semi min¬ iature. SNOW LIKE - (Naomi) - Very large full double white blossom. Tailored foliage. SNOW MINT - (A) - Double nile green and white blossom. SNOW SPRITE - (FGH) - Fringed white single blossoms. Wavy medium green foliage. SNOW WHITE - (Cook) - Variegated green and white foliage. Large double white blossom. Medium grower. SNOWY SMILE - (See KuhFs Snowy Smile) SOFT TINT - (GG) - Pink and lavender fused single blossom. Medium green tailored foliage. SONGBIRD - (Frathels) - Black purple full double blossom. Variegated wide tailored foliage. SPACE MAN - (A) - Dark green tailored quilted foliage. Medium blue over¬ cast with fuchsia. SPECIAL NEWS - (Parker) - Giant flat wavy clear pink double, very wavy black, red reverse foliage. SPECIAL OCCASION - (DI) - Deep pink double blossom with green fringed edge. Dark green strawberry foliage. SPLASHY - (Lyon) - Large red star shaped blossom, splashed with pink. Plain foliage. SPOOTNIK - REG. - (Dates) - Single flared reddish pink sweet pea type bloom. Medium green spooned foliage, each leaf has a bustled back. Miniature size SPORT OF SAPPHIRE - (ML) - Double white with blue in center of petal, medium green wavy foliage. SPORT OF TIFFANY - White background fused and streaked with blue down cen¬ ters of petals. Star like effect. SPRECKLES - (FGH) - Small dainty pink, fringed blossom flecked with blue. Dwarf plant. SPRING WITCHERY - (A) - Med. peachy pink, double. Shiny, olive green quilted foliage. STAR BRIGHT - (FGH) - Small double light orchid blossom, flecked with white. Semi-miniature. STAR CHIEF - (E. Fisher) - Deep pink stars on plain quilted foliage. Medium size plant. STAR (iAZER - REG. - (Tinari) - Double blue and white blossoms plain pointed foliage. STAR OF TEXAS - Big red star white edge, tailored foliage. STAR SHINE - (L) - Red fantasy semi double flowers. Shiny foliage. STAR TRAILER - Bright pink single bloom hairy foliage, trailing type. STATE FAIR - (Parker) - Orchid blos¬ som with white markings. ST. PATRICK - Large frilly double white blossoms with green fringed edge. Long light green tailored leaf. STRAWBERRY BROCADE - (DI) - Large strawberry red semi double blossom. Very pointed foliage. STRAWBERRY FROSTING - (See West- winds Strawberry Frosting) STRAWBERRY JEWEL - (ML & RKG) - Deep semi-double pink, with fringed edge. Very dark red backed straw¬ berry foliage. STRAWBERRY KISSED - (DI) - Vibrant strawberry double bloom with darker fringing on edge. Very dark red back¬ ed foliage. STRAWBERRY RED - (Lyon) - Semi double strawberry red fringed blos¬ soms. Waxy strawberry foliage. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE - (RT) - Large vivid red pink double blossoms. Deep green plain foliage. SUDDEN SPRING SUPREME - (Lyon) - Supreme version of sudden spring. Pink and white double. SUGAR - (Meese) - Double- pink geneva blossoms. Medium shiny leaves. SUGARENE - (DI) - Huge deep pink double camellia type blossom, sugar white edge. SUGAR FROSTING - (FGH) - Dark blue single cupped blossom with good white edge, slightly waved foliage. SUGAR PLUM - (GG) - Fringed fuchsia pink semi double blossom. Dark holly foliage. SUGAR SPUN - (FGH) - Full flowered double light lavender with a tu-tone effect. Diminutive grower with ovate quilted foliage. SUNARA - (A) - Very bright, shocking pink single blooms with wide golden ruffle around each petal. Long, wide pointed shiny dark green leaves. SUN GODDESS - (Madison) - Ruffled rose pink double blooms. Medium green wavy foliage. SUNNY BLUE - (Lyon) - Double white edged in blue. Tailored light green foliage. SUNNY PINK - (L) - Large pink cheer bloom on dark strawberry foliage. SUNRISE PINK - (E. Fisher) - Double deep pink bloom. Dark plain foliage. SUPER DUPER - (Baker) - Crinkly white blossoms heavely fringed in blue. Pointed wavy foliage. 20 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS SURFSIDE - REG. - (Champion) - Double medium blue blossoms. Round pliable quilted foliage. SUSAN PINK - (Cook) - Very dark shiny quilted foliage. Deep pink double blossoms. Medium size grower. SUSIE SO SOFT - (RKG) - A fringed double pink with chartreuse fringing on upper petals. Medium green wavy foliage. SWAM! IMP - (Lyon) - Some pink, some blue, and some pink & blue blossoms. SWAN LAKE -■ (Annalee) - Large double white blossoms, marked with blue edges tinted in green. Slightly waved foliage. SWEET & LOVELY - (See Westwinds Sweet & Lovely) SWEETEST BLUE - (GG) - Bright blue double blossoms. Tailored foliage. SWEET 16 - (RL) - Double to semi double pink blossoms with darker dog¬ wood tips. Tailored leaf sprinkled with cream and pink, holds variegation. SWISS CHARM - (Frathels)- Black green quilted foliage. Full double butterfly shaped pink blossoms. T TALL TEXAN - (Cook) - Single large medium blue blooms with a wide white band on edge. Dark plain shiny foliage. Medium size plant. TAR BABY - (L) - Frilled pink double, very dark ruffled strawberry foliage. Grows to average size. TAWNY PEACH - (Annalee-ML) - Large peachy pink ruffled semi double stars. Quilted tailored strawberry foliage. TEARDROPS - (A) - Bright pink single to semi-double. Pointed flat girl foliage. Miniature. TEA TIME - (Meese) - Double medium pink blossoms. Dark wavy red backed foliage. TELSTAR - (FGH) - Blue with white edging full double blossoms. Medium green foliage. TEMPTING - (Parker) - Nice pink fluffy double, wavy medium green notched foliage. TENDERNESS - (FGH) - Clear baby blue blossoms. Very symmetrical. TERPSICHORE - (R. Taylor) - Rasp¬ berry double bloom on scalloped dark variegated foliage. TERRIFIC TERRY - (Parker) - Light pink semi double blooms, on creamy, pink and green with green veinings, variegated foliage. TERRI-LEE - (RL) - Fringed double pink blossom. Dark holly foliage. TEXAS BEAUTY - (Madison) - Deep old rose wavy double flowers, wavy green foliage. TEXAS BLUEBELLS - (Cook) - Medium blue double geneva. Dark plain foliage. *TEXAS BOUQUET - REG. - (Volkmann) - Large full double wine red blossoins. Plain quilted foliage. TEXIE - (Haga) - Full double violet with white edge. Tailored foliage. THEME SONG - (DI) - Huge fuchsia red double, wide white edge camellia type blossom. THESIS RED - REG. - (Kolb) - Single fringed red blossoms. Medium ruffled foliage. THIS IS IT - (WC) - Large soft pink double with semi tailored leaf. TINARPS PINK LINDA - REG. - (Tinari) - Dark double pink flowers with plain symmetrical foliage. *TINARrs PINK TWIST - REG. - (Tinari) - Frilled deep pink double blossoms. Ruffled foliage. TINTED CLOUD - (See Westwinds Tinted Cloud) TINTED FRILLS - (L) - Frilly pink tinted white semi double blossoms on olive green waxy variegated semi holly fol¬ iage. TINY ROSE - (L) - Double pink roses, miniature foliage dark shiny with tendency to spoon. TIPPY TIM - (L) - Dark blue double stars with white dogwood tips, wavy sym¬ metrical foliage. TOMORROW’S raOMISE - (Frathels) - Light glossy ruffled holly type foliage. Double white and pink with frilled gold border. Foliage sometimes varie¬ gates. TOM TOM - (Merilees) - Large deep wine shading almost to mauve semi¬ double star. TOUCHE - (RL) - Deep wine heavily fringed single blossom. Dark green leaves with variegated ruching on edge. TOUCH OF BLUE - (NW) - Full double white blossom with blue center rad¬ iating outward. Wavy foliage. TOUCH OF FIRE SUPREME - (Wilson)- Double deep pink blossoms. Heavy pointed quiltecf scalloped foliage. T(5uCH o’ frost - (A) - Large single white. Round, flat girl foliage. TRAILBLAZER - (A) - Semi-double, 2 color bloom of cream with wide feather marked edges of light blue Dark, shiny wavy foliage. TRINA - (Young) - RKG - Frilled double pink on ruffled red back leaf. 21 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS TRINKA - (DI) - Huge very flat camellia racy red double, very heavy fringing, beautiful red backed foliage. TROPICAL RED - (E. Fisher) - Double red with darker tips. Slightly wavy pointed foliage. TRUE BEAUTY - (BM) - Large very dark navy blue double. Broad variegat¬ ed leaf with a pinkish flush. TULA - (Haga) - Semi-double white, cast of pink. Dark wavy foliage. TUP TIM - (Annalee) - Large square medium blue single. Deep quilted shiny foliage. TURK’S TURBAN - (A) - Big silver orchid double blooms with plum wine tips. Plain foliage. TWILIGHT - (See Westwinds Twlight) TWILIGHT SHADOWS - (C. Dedera) - Double frilled lavender shade to orchid white edge. Quilted plain foliage. TWILITE - (Meese) - Double bi-color lavender blossoms. Dark shiny foliage. U U. C. CORSAGE - (Maas) - Double medium blue geneva. Tailored foil age. UNION COUNTY FIRST LOVE - Very double two-toned orchid blossoms. Slightly waved medium green foliage. UNION COUNTY LAVENDER PUFF - Full light lavender puffs. Frilled medium green foliage. U. C. LIGHT AZURE - (Maas) - Light blue frilled double blossom. Slightly waved foliage. U. C. MABEL HUDSON - (Maas) - Fire¬ cracker red single blossoms. Neat plain foliage. UNION COUNTY SNOWDRIFT - Double white blossoms on light wavy foliage. UNION COUNTY WHITE FRILLS - White single sweet pea blossoms on wavy foliage. U-SED-IT - (Parker) - Fluffy semi double pink flowers, on slightly waved olive green red reverse foliage. V VAGABOND - Single two toned blue purple with fringe, very dark polished tailor¬ ed foliage. VALS VELVET - (V allin) - Large pink on shiny foliage. VANILLA DROPS - (Madison) - Semi¬ double chalk white flowers, some fan¬ tasy markings, small ovate med. green foliage. Medium miniature, VARIATION BLUE - (GG) - Large light blue and white ruffled bloom, and each different. Grows to average size. VARIETY - Frilled single white marked with red & orchid. VARIEGATED RACY RED - (L) - Vari¬ egated version of racy red. Propagat¬ es true. Tricolor foliage. VELVET BOWS - (RL) - Frilled velvet blue blossoms. Variegated foliage. VELVET DRESS - (E. Fisher) - Velvety double deep purple. Light green plain foliage. VELVET DUSK - (H) - Variegated wavy foliage with soft deep blue double blossoms. VELVET EYES - Single orchid with deeper tones through the blossom, edge deeper toned. Dark wavy foliage. VELVET SHADOWS - (GG) - Deep blue and white blossom with some green fringe. Medium green foliage. VERILITE - (Haga) - Pale blue semi¬ double. Waved foliage. VICKY - (Madison) - Bright pink double blooms, small growing plant, medium green foliage. Ovate plain leaves. Miniature foliage. VIKING SAILS - (FGH) - Large single white blossoms splashed with blue. Plain foliage. VINTAGE WINE - (A) - Large wine dbl. with high bloom count. Flat, notched girl foliage. * VIOLET K GOLD - REG. - (Lyon) - Plain quilted foliage. Pale violet single stars, shading to a medium violet, yellow green edge. VIOLIN CONCERTO - (A) - Carmine pink double of bright solid color. Edges are crimped on the petals. Wavy, gloss foliage. VIVIANA - (A) - A good fuchsia double. Black, quilted foliage. W WABASH MOON - (Parker) - Single fused orchid stripings and markings, plain foliage, quilted. WALTZING SHOES - (RL) - Full double white fused with blue blooms. Wavy foliage. Semi miniature. WATER - (Meese) - Double two-toned blue blossoms. Dark shiny wavy foliage. WAXWOOD - (Meese) - Double blush white blossoms with some chartreuse. Dark shiny wavy leaves. WAY OUT - (Parker) - Reddish- Purple with white edge large full double, plain pointed quilted foliage. WEDDING GOWN - (WC) - REG. - Large ivory white double bloom. Turns blush pink with age. Very dark red backed quilted leaves. 22 THE MASTER LIST OF AFRICAN VIOLETS WEE ADMIRATION - Very dark pink full double. Dark flat girl leaf. Miniature. WESTERN SUNSET - (Parker) - Nice deep pink wavy petalled double, on creamy, pink and green foliage. WESTWIND’S DARK BEAUTY - (West- wind) - Very dark quilted foliage, red reverse. Double round purple blossom. WESTWIND’S DELFT LOVELINESS - (Westwind) - Large pointed foliage, flat dark blue semi-double large grow¬ er. WESTWIND'S DREAM STUFF - (West- wind) - Medium green smooth foliage. Powder blue double blossoms, with a darker eye. Large grower. WESTWIND’S FANTASY PINK - (West- wind) - Shiny medium green pointed serrated foliage. Pink single blos¬ soms with fantasy markings, frosted in white. Large grower. WESTWIND’S GAY DIVORCEE - (West- wind) - Heavy quilted serrated edged foliage, sometimes wavy. Full double frilly purple blossom. Large grower. WESTWINDS PINK BLUSH - (Westwinds) - Round foliage, red reverse. Huge bright pink single with darker pink eye. WESTWINDS PURPLE FRILLS - (West- winds) - Wavy red backed foliage, frilly semi-double dark purple blos¬ soms. WESTWINDS SHEER INNOCENCE (Westwinds) - Semi-supreme foliage, large pale pink single, upper petals and eye shacfed dark pink. WESTWINDS SHINING BEAUTY - (West- winds) - Shiny quilted and serrated foliage. Medium blue double bloom. WESTWINDS STRAWBERRY FROSTING - (Westwinds) - Serrated foliage, sometimes wavy. Large bright pink semi-double bloom with redeye, edged and frosted white. WESTWINDS SWEET & LOVELY - (West- winds) - Quilted foliage, pale pink frilly semi-double, upper petals shaded deeper pink. WESTWINDS TINTED CLOUD - (West- winds) - Quilted heavy foliage, white semi-double. Upper petals tinted pale pink. WESTWINDS TWILIGHT - (Westwinds) - Heavy shiny quilted foliage with serrated edge. Large powder blue double, dark eye, blossoms edged and frosted in white. WHIPPOORWILL - (FGH) - Double blue with large blooms. Medium green waved foliage. WHIPPED CREAM - (See Richter’s Whip¬ ped Cream) WHITE CARNATION - (Frathels) - Foliage is slightly quilted with cut edges. Full frilled double blooms like a carnation. WHITE DOVE - REG. - (Volkmann) - White double blossoms. Slightly wavy quilted ovate foliage. WHITE GIANT - (L) - Pure white semi double blossoms on red backed dark tailored foliage. *WHITE PERFECTION - REG. - (Lyon) - Double white stars. Plain ovate foliage. WHITE PERFECTION SUPREME - (L) - Large double white blossoms. Supreme type of white perfection foliage. WHITE SHAMROCK - (Madison) - White rosettes, bright green foliage. WHOA NELLIE - (Parker) - Wavyfuchsia centers blending to lighter on outer edge single, on dark, wavy shiny red reverse foliage. WINTER BLOSSOM - (ML) - Large dbl. light blue shaded blossoms. Plain foliage. Grows average size. WISTERIA IMPROVED - (FGH) - Frilled single blossom of rich wisteria color, waved deep green foliage. WITCHCRAFT - (FGH) - Unusual, exotic blossoms of leafy texture, very fril¬ led double green and purple. WONDERLUST - (Tinari) - Large semi¬ double lavender blossom good regular foliage. WOW - (Lyon) - Double pink blossoms. Shiny strawberry wavy foliage. W. T. D. - (Lyon) - Semi-double medium sized white blossom. Plain serrated foliage. Y YOUNG AMERICA - Fringed double red, round waved foliage. Z ZARA - (A) - Blooms are large, fully double, of darkest navy blue with wide green frilly edges. ZATS IT - (Parker) - Vivid blue, with light edge, velvety double, on dark green, wavy notched foliage. ZULA QUEEN - (ML) - Rich velvet double purple on quilted foliage. 23 semi-miniature ? D. What scale of points are used in judging miniatures and semi-miniatures? 16. A. Give 4 good qualities expected in seedlings? B. List 4 faults of a seedling. 17. Give the habits of growth and color of blossoms, of the following: A. Amaniengsis B. S. Grotei C. S. ionantha D. S. orbicularis E. S. tongwensis 18. Describe how the following affect African violets: A. Aphids B. Mildew C. Mealy Bugs D. Nematodes E. Thrips 19. Give the following definitions: A. Condition B. Eliminate C. Disqualify D. Geneva varieties E. Variegated blos¬ soms F. Name the 6 elements of design. 20. A. Name the 6 principles of design. B. Give 5 rules or requirements nec¬ essary to become a Lifetime judge, C. Give 4 requirements to become an African violet judge. D. Give 5 requirements to become an African Violet Society of America judging school teacher. DELFT IMFEBIAL — "Delft Imperial", grown by Mrs. Gerald Bartram, was queen of the show at the Sparkling Waters African Violet club's (Connecticut) annual show. "Top Sail", entered by Mrs. Anthony Catania, show chair¬ man, was runner up. Other winners were: President's Challenge class, Mrs. Bartram; runner up, Mrs. Richard Boardman; sweepstakes, Mrs. Julius Fargeot, president; horticulture award, Mrs. Lester Nettleton. The club also won a Green Rosette. The theme was "Spring Thaw." Our new greenhouses are now completed and in full production. Anticipate your fall and winter needs, and order now for prompt delivery before cold weather. We have an excellent fall crop on our benches. BAMBINO — Light blue double, very dark tailored foliage. Semi-miniature. Best bloomer yet! BLACKFOOT — Frilled purple double, slightly fluted foliage. DEVIL^S GOLD-— Deep wine-red frilled double, tipped with golden edges. Dark glossy foliage, red reverse. FINERY — Glowing, vibrant plum-red, with heavily frilled edge. KNOCKOUT— Frilly blue-purple double. Very large blossoms. PEARLY SHELLS — Beautiful double pink. Symmetrical tailored foliage. Will make an excellent show plant. SAROYA — Extra dark tailored foliage, lovely pink blossoms. New this fall. SMILES — - Clusters of huge pink single blooms, tailored foliage. SNAPPY — Rich mauve- lavendar single with white halo edge. Extra large blooms, tailored foliage. Special fall price reduction on above 1965 introductions — $1.00 each, rooted cuttings 85c. You may order directly from this ad. Minimum order $5.00, postage extra. Please send $1.00 for postage and packing. ($1,50 west of the Rockies). Send stamp for complete illustrated folder and price list. RICHTER'S GREEIVHOUSE 9S29 Indianapolis Boulevard Highland, Indiana 46322 41 SAND IN MY VIOLETS Elizabeth Holm Pompano Beach, Florida The favorite saying down here: ‘T have sand in my shoes”. I guess the violets do too! My way of growing violets is simple. Giving them proper care is simple. You cannot raise all the violets in the world, so let’s cut down and take care of the number we can. My average is around 100 plants. It used to be 200. There are many of the older varieties that just cannot be left out because their grow¬ ing habits are in the blue-ribbon class. When a new variety comes on the market, it’s interesting to watch them perform. If they do not behave, out they go, or, perhaps someone else likes the HEALTHY plant. Opin¬ ions differ. So, you either sell them, or give them as a gift. I usually discard. Some plants are too eager to grow suckers, and you just can’t do a thing with them. The Best Varieties report is most helpful. After growing violets for seven or eight years you become very fussy about selection. Down here in Florida, we have some pretty hot summers. With a little extra cau¬ tion, the plants thrive without too much trouble. Occasionally a plant may meet with disaster, but this has been rare in my collection. When I have needed a little advice, a very busy grower has taken the time to give a few in¬ structions. A light potting soil is a must. Both plastic and clay pots are used, plastic pots up to 3”, from then on, clay. Being a great admirer of Mary Suhr, I have been using her formula for potting soil the last five years, therefore you will never find good-old-fashioned black soil in the mix. (This is the land of sand, down here.) Three things are faithfully done to prevent trouble. Twice a year, good old VC-13 is given. Sodium Selenate (recommended weak solution) twice a year. Once a month, all plants get a good bath, then thoroughly sprayed with Malathion. It may be hot at times, it may be very humid, but under the conditions the plants have in a room with plenty of light from two north windows, three east windows, they ask for water every fourth day. Some of the following may be old hat to LIFETIME Thick, rigid plastic plant markers Easily marked with soft lead pencils May be cleaned and used over and over again Attractively designed Use outdoors or indoors A marker or tag for every purpose All styles made in pure white plastic (Style B-4 — 4” T — also made in sposag green) THRIFTEE Thin flexible plastic plant markers Easily marked with soft lead pencils May be cleaned for reuse Clear attractive colors for every purpose Won’t curl, rot or decay Choice of Rose Pink, white, spring green, gay yel¬ low, rich red, brilliant orange or sky blue (We will ship green if no color is given) SIZES AND STYLES A — 4^2” vertical stake B — 2”x5” tee stake B4 — ^4” T stake, removable tab C — 6” vertical stake D — l”x2” horizontal tie-on tag E — l”x3” horizontal tie-on tag F — i^”x2” notched tie-on tag H — 2i4”x8” tee stake J— 3”xl2” tee stake K— 4i^”xl8” tee stake P — l”xl2” vertical stake style Postpaid 50 Quantity 100 Prices 500 A $1.25 $ 5.50 B $2Tdo 2.75 11.00 B4 1.50 6.00 C 1.50 2.25 10.00 D 1.35 2.00 9.00 E 1.60 2.40 10.50 F 1.25 5.00 H 3.00 5.00 21.00 J 5.00 9.00 37.50 K 8.00 15.00 67.50 P 4.00 7.00 26.00 luded with D, E, and F. SIZE 7/16” X V THRIFTEE FLEXIBLE COLORED LABELS vertical marker 100 125 250 500 1000 $1.00 $1.60 $2.50 $1.00 1.55 2.50 3.90 $1.00 2.30 3,65 4.80 1.15 2.55 4.10 5.40 1.45 3.40 5.40 7.20 5/8” x4” vertical marker 5/8” X 5” vertical marker 5/8” X 6” vertical marker 5/8” X 8” vertical marker See Information Above Relative to Colors trial ASSORTMENTS: No. 1—50 LIFETIME markers, 10 each of A, C, D, and F and 5 each of B and H — $1.00 postpaid. No. 2 — 125 THRIFTEE markers, assorted sizes — $1.00 postpaid. AFRICAN VIOLET GROWERS SPECIALS: 75 Style A, $1.00; 1,000 Style A, $7.95 ppd. Ask for free complete folder showing other styles and types of markers. DEALERS: Write for wholesale prices, using your letterhead or other identification. On orders over $2.00, add 5% if shipped West of Denver. HARVEY J. RIDGE 1126 ARTHUR ST. WAUSAU, WISCONSIN Dept. S53 54401 42 you folks, but a gentle reminder anyway: A plant for show must be given proper culture one year ahead of show time. Keeping the plant out of bloom is common sense to me, all grow¬ ing strength should be given to the foliage. At least six or seven months before show date, plant should be in the proper size pot you intend to show it in. This means: Know your variety; is it a large grower, or medium? Last minute potting means a set-back, also, there is danger of damage to the symmetry. Also the feeding program goes into effect. Blue Whale Emulsion at half strength, EVERY watering. In the meantime, keep a sharp eye on those suckers and buds. Keep them off the plant. Now let’s check the date of our show. Now we change the feeding to Plant Marvel, half strength, EVERY watering, according to the following: Six to eight weeks is required for the plain singles to bloom. Eight to ten weeks for frilled singles and doubles. Eleven weeks for Supreme single frills. Ten to twelve weeks for frilly doubles and Supreme doubles. This is the way I do it, do you think it is difficult? Violets talk! When the plants go to show, they have a story to tell. The amateur CARED! Cared enough to help these beauties put on their most magnificent performance. Am looking forward to meeting all you wonderful people at the 1966 Miami Conven¬ tion. We guarantee you-all will go home with sand in your shoes! AFRICAN VIOLETS Episcias Columneas Only fresh leaves shipped. All sized plants sold 25c and up at OBERT'S VIOLET SHOP Route 3 Quincy, Ill. Phone 222-2849 Send Stamp for List FALL SALE rooted cuttings small plants FRESH CUT LEAVES PLASTIC POST SOIL MARKERS New SPECIAL GROWING FLUORESCENT TUBES FROM WESTINGHOUSE. Last almost twice as long as any other special growing tube. Send postcard for complete list. Stamp appreciated, but not necessary. VIOLETS BY ELIZABETH 3131 Montrose Rockford, Illinois 61103 WORLD’S FAIR-EST— "The World's Fair-est" was the theme of the Uncle Sam African Violet's (Troy, N.Y.) seventh annual show. In the picture are, (top) left to right, Mrs. Mary Bell, Mrs. Maybelle Bowman, staging chairman, Mrs. Millie Showalter, show chairman; and (seated) Mrs. Violet Carey, president. Winners were "Queen of Show", "Cloudmist"; runner up, "Pink Co¬ quette"; New York State Tri-Color rosette, "Pink Riot," Mrs. Edith Gajeway; Junior Queen, "Red Crown," smallest blooming plant, "Sparkling Red," Mrs. Showalter; runner up, "Tommie Lou," Mrs. Maybelle Bowman; largest bloom¬ ing plant, "Dusty Dancer," Mrs. Helen Pollock; sweep- stakes, Mrs. Showalter; runner up, Mrs. Gajeway; best artistic entry, Mrs. Ester Amadon; best design, Mrs. Bell. POSTPAID SUPPLIES Sel Kaps 24 kaps $1.00 Stim-U-Plant VC 13 4 ounces 1.25 Spider-sMite 4 ounces 1.65 Fermate 18 ounces 2.50 Anti dione PM 5 ounces 1.39 Dolomite Limestone 2 pounds 1.25 Ruhm’s Phosphate 2 pounds 1.25 Sponge Rok (coarse) % bu. 2.00 Vermiculite (coarse) % bu. 2.00 Charcoal 9 ounces .49 Black Magic Blossom Booster 8 ounces 1.25 1 quart 3.00 Schultz Instant Liquid Food 11 ounces 1.00 Atlas Fish Emulsion 1 pint 1.45 1 quart 2.40 Sudbury Soil Improvement Kit 4.95 Sudbury PH Soil Test Kit .98 Humidiguide Hygrometer 2.95 Maximum-Minimum Thermometer 12.95 1001 African Violet Questions Answered by Twelve Experts (excellent book) 5.95 The New Complete Book of African Violets by Helen Van Pelt Wilson 5.95 Fluorescent Light Gardening by Elaine C. Cherry (new) 6.95 Permanent Tray 11 x 22 — green 1.95 PLASTIC POTS— UTILITY COLOR OR WHITE SAME PRICE 25 50 100 2V2” square $ 1.00 $ 1.75 $ 3.00 21/^" round 1.25 2.25 3.95 3" round or 3" square 1.50 2.75 5.25 3%" round tub 1.75 3.35 6.00 4" round tub 1.95 3.75 6.95 5" round tub 3.95 7.75 14.95 6" round tub 5/$2.00 10/$3.00 25/$5.95 Jet Black Plastic Saucers 25 50 100 3" $1.95 $3.75 $ 6.95 4" 2.95 4.95 9.75 5" 3.25 6.00 11.00 6" 3.75 6.95 12.95 Complete list for stamp. Texas residents please add 2% sales tax. Box 150 P THE WALKERS Luling, Texas 78648 43 tically impossible for another person to tell you how often your plants will need water. If you grow them in the kitchen where there is lots of humidity, chances are that you will need to water those plants less than the ones you grow in the bedroom or living room. If your plants are kept in a warm room, they probably will need more water than those kept in a cooler room. The only safe way to determine when to water is to put your dry finger on the soil and if the soil feels dry, water. Use warm water and you may water from either the top or the bottom. If you water from the top, be sure not to get the leaves wet. If you do wet a leaf, blot the drops with a tissue and keep the plant out of the sun until it is dry. (It is because of the danger of wetting a leaf, that some growers recommend watering only from the bottom.) If you water from the bottom, i.e., putting some water in the dish in which the plant stands, be sure to spill out the excess water after half an hour. Use your judgment and depend on your finger to tell you when to water. More plants are killed by over-watering than any other way. Sinningia “DOLLBABY” A GENETIC MIRACLE A fertile hybrid of the world^s tiniest relative of the florist Gloxinia (Sinningia pusilla), crossed by Sinningia eumorpha. Sterile seedlings have always previously resulted. Ruth Katzenberger of New York City, author and traveller gave us a leaf from her cross Sinningia ^^DOLLBABY''. Hundreds of crosses were made on plants from this leaf with mixed Gloxinia and X Gloxinera pollen, three little seedlings were finally produced. We were amazed to find the anthers of the first seedling to bloom loaded with pollen. Seedlings of this plant will be featured in our new price list as Sinningia "DOLLBABY" along with other startling new innovations in Violets and other Gesneriads. LYNDON LYON GREENHOUSES ''WHERE THE VIOLETS ARE" 14 MUTCHLER STREET DOLGEVILLE, N. Y. 13329 Phone — Area Code 315 429-3591 Ann Richardson Page Road Rt. 1 Lincoln, Mass. 01773 Those who first grow African violets tend to over-water. Then when the leaves droop and get glassy, they think it needs more water and keep pouring it on. The problem of water for the beginner is difficult and confusing. When to water is often complicated by the fact that asking the question of ten different growers will produce ten different answers. In fairness to the ten people of whom you have asked advice on watering, let us explain why there is so much difference of opinion. If one uses a very loose soil, such as most African violets soils are, the water will drain right through the plant and thus the soil will dry out more quickly than if one uses a more solid soil. Then there is the matter of hu¬ midity. Growers who have a lot of plants have lots of humidity, which is either produced by one means or another by the grower. Without knowing what your conditions are, it is prac¬ 44 TOiuin STOP THE PRESSES! FLASH— One of our ardent supporters, who wishes to remain an¬ onymous, has contributed $50.00 to be used as the second prize in the Membership Contest. Here's your chance — make your pocketbook and the AVSA membership rolls bulge — COME ON IN— YOU MIGHT WINIHI First prize, as previously announced, will be a paid round trip transportation to the 1966 convention at Miami Beach, April 14-16, 1966. Charles C. Day 220 West Sunset Road San Antonio, Texas 78209 Other awards will be $10 in plants or sup¬ plies from any regular advertiser in the AV Magazine and one-year paid memberships in AVSA. All you have to do is follow the rules below — starting right now. The contest ends March 1, 1966. So maye you don’t win first — there’s al¬ ways runnerup spots. And the greatest reward of all — you’ve done a good deed for your Society! CONTEST RULES 1. Membership must be NEW members. 2. Contestant's name and address must appear on all membership applications submitted in this special contest. While it is not mandatory that membership contest blank be used, all entries must be plainly marked MEMBERSHIP CONTEST. 3. Entries must be postmarked by midnight, March 1, 1986. 4. In event of a tie, earliest postmark will determine the winner. 5. All entries will be checked by Society office staff against current membership list. 6. Checks or money orders must accompany all member¬ ship applications. 7. All checks or money orders must be made payable to AVSA. 8. Points will be given as follows: One Point $4.00 Membership (New) One Point — $4.00 Affiliated Chapter (New) Two Points Commercial Membership (New) Three Points — Research Membership (New) Four Points — Life Membership 9. Winners will be listed in the June African Violet Maga¬ zine. 10. All entries are to be sent to: Winfred E. Albright, Treasurer P. O. Box 1326 Knoxville, Tennessee 11. Officers, directors and employees of AVSA and mem¬ bers of their families are not eligible to compete. PRIZES TOP AWARD — Paid transportation for one to the Miami Convention — April 14, 15, 16, 1966 — Miami, Florida. SECOND AWARD — $50 in cash. THIRD AWARD — $10.00 in plants or supplies from any regular advertiser in the AV Magazine — Winner's selection. FIVE OTHER AWARDS — One-year paid membership in AVSA to be given to each of next five highest contestants. MEMBERSHIP CONTEST BLANK . $4.00 Individual Membership _ $4.00 Affiliated Chapter Membership - $13.33 Commercial Membership _ $20.00 Research Membership . . $85.00 Life Membership NAME _ _ _ _ _ ADDRESS _ _ _ _ .. _ _ _ _ _ _ CITY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ STATE _ _ _ _ _ _ ZIP _ CONTESTANT’S NAME _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CITY _ _ ... STATE _ _ _ _ ZIP....... . 45 Mrs. John C. Winner 6499 N. Oxford Avenue., Chicago, III. 60631 Remembering the many new varieties ex¬ hibited in Dallas by our commercial growers it was hard to believe that so many new lovelies could be offered to us at the Baltimore Con¬ vention, but there they were, in all their glory! These new African Violets have larger blos¬ soms, wider geneva edges, more frills, deeper variegations, more blooms per stalk, sturdier plants, and closer and closer to that elusive yellow and true red. Certainly we were impressed with Grang¬ er’s “Prom Queen” and so were the Show Judges. This is a huge lavender blue fringed star with a wide white edge; their “Janie” had pink blooms of huge three inch stars that stay on. From Lyon’s there were “Tiny Rose” miniature, so aptly named, and that red, “Red Honey”, with such bright cheerful double fuchsia red flowers on waxy foliage; “Cousin Janet”, which has deep blue stars with spark¬ ling white edges; still very popular are “Candy Lips”, “Master Blue” and “Peak of Pink”, all with their profusion of blooms and shapely plants, as exhibited in our recent show. Recommended by our readers are White Cloud Farms’ “Wedding Gown”, a creamy double white, and “Serenade”, which has lots of double lavender fringed blooms, and Rich¬ ter’s “Pearly Shells” with clusters of luminous double pink blossoms. One of Richter’s best, even though not so new, is his “Highland Beau”, a consistent bloomer with clusters of large double wine-red and white blooms on a nicely shaped plant with plain pointed leaves. Rose Knoll Garden’s “Prairie Jewel” is an¬ other with clusters of large double pink flowers. Also released by this grower are Ray Taylor’s “Strawberry Shortcake”, an intense rosy pink double, and “John F. Kennedy”, an¬ other rosy pink double with a heart-shaped leaf. Odom’s “Tommy Lou”, a double white with feathery variegated edged leaves is the most unusual plant we have seen so far. Annalee’s lovely miniatures, “Little Cup Cake” and “Tawny Peach” are outstanding. These little beauties are such a blessing when making arrangements. Vacations are just about over and it is time to check over our benches and window sills and rid ourselves of plants taking up precious space needed for these delightful new¬ comers. A plant that has matured to a three or four inch pot and has consistently received our “tender loving care” for a full round of the seasons, and still has one, two or three blooms per stalk just does not pay for its room and board, no matter how unusual the flower is, I believe that since the biggest selling point for a commercial grower is the floriferousness of bloom, and our shows at all levels certainly depend on the better blooming varieties, it makes sense to discard the bench-warmers that are “out of the game” and make room for the “go-goes”. However, no variety can bloom profusely if compelled to live without its required cul¬ tural care, so now is the time to look into your own growing methods first, and if any damage cannot be repaired you might just as well, with a heavy hand and perhaps a deep sigh, discard all the non-bloomers to make room for the numerous delights just waiting to cheer you with all their exciting lovely faces and gor¬ geous green gowns. New reduced rates are in effect for back issues of the AVS Magazine. Write AVS, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn., for information. Complete your library now. AFRICAN VIOLETS The finest leaves and plants. Choice named varieties. Free list. SHADYWOOD GARDENS 7309 French Drive, Kenosha, Wisconsin African Violet Plants and Rooted Cuttings with Plantlets Special new varieties of Mrs. Lanigan, Mrs. Champion, Kahler, Lyon’s and other growers. Please send stamp for new fall list to MAE'S VIOLETRY 4301 — llth Street N.W. Des Moines, Iowa 50313 46 NEW BOOKS FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS WITH AN^ TIQUES by Beth Hemingway — A beautifully illustrated book, giving the flower arranger and the collector a simple and lucid account of the ways by which one are can enrich the other, and presenting basic step-by-step details for making every type of floral design. Typical designs of the important decorating periods are shown in actual room settings, many in world famous homes and historic shrines. Published by Hearthside Press, Inc. Price $5.95. ARTIFICIAL LIGHT-GARDENING by Ver¬ non Johnston and Winifred Carriere — -An easy guide to artificial light-gardening for pleasure and profit, showing how plants thrive even in sunless basements and dark apartments under artificial lights. In non-technical language and with clear illustrations it gives the easy steps for installing inexpensive lights, tells how to use the latest equipment, and discusses up-to- date techniques. Published by Hearthside Press, Inc. Price $4.50. FOLIAGE ARRANGEMENTS by Emma Hodkinson Cyphers — This new book, revised and enlarged with 85 photographs, including 30 new ones, and with a text on modern designs, provides many excellent illustrations of what can be done with foliage for leaf grouping, especially in winter when flowers are a luxury. The book also includes information regarding mechanical aids, containers, accessories and step-by-step procedure for creating an arrange¬ ment. Published by Hearthside Press, Inc. Price $4.95. IN MEMQRIAM It is with regret we learn of the passing of Mrs. Agnes Podhaski of Bellflower, Calif., vice president of the Bellflower African Violet Society. NEW FOR FALL WILDFIRE — - Brilliant dark pink frilled double. Waved strawberry variegated foliage. PINK CAROUSEL Round double pink. 'Scooped variegated foliage. Stays small. Plants and leaves shipped, FALL LIST ready. SPRING LIST STILL effective. New summer releases of other growers available. Visitors welcome. Come see our new showroom. CHAMPION'S AFRICAN VIOLETS 8848 Van Hoesen Road* l.D. #2 Clay* New York Located in Syracuse area, 4 miles west of Cicero, one mile north of Route 31. WINS TROPHY— Mrs. Paul Nuss was th© Gold Rosette winner at the Long Beach African Violet society's show* "A Garden of Violets." Mrs. Nuss is shown with “Delft Imperial" and “Carmelita." “Trifari" was the other plant. Mrs. Nuss also won the Southern African Violet Council award with “Nancy Ann." Clarence Wilson won the Hy¬ bridizers Rosette for his “Nancy Ann" and also took the theme arrangement, general arrangement and cup and saucer trophies. Mrs. Eleanoro Reisner won Queen of the Show with “Sheer Delight" plus the sweepstakes trophy. John Rymer was runner up to sweepstakes. Mrs. Ellen Caldon won the best window grown plant trophy; Mrs. Carolyn Rector the best education exhibit award; and Cecille Block the novice trophy for the best artistic scene and sweepstakes in the arrangement and artistic scene class. VALUABLE BOOKS FOR YOUR LIBRARY FLUORESCENT LIGHT GARDENING, by Elaine Cherry, Published March 1965^ — $6.95. ARTIFICIAL LIGHT GARDENING, by Johnston-Carriere, 1964, $5.95. NEW COMPLETE BOOK ON AFRICAN VIOLETS, by Helen Vanpelt Wilson. Revised 1963. $5.95. GLOXINIAS AND HOW TO GROW THEM, by Peggie Schulz. Revised 1965 $4.50. GROWING PLANTS UNDER ARTIFICIAL LIGHT, by Peggie Schulz. $3.75. GARDENING INDOORS UNDER LIGHTS, Kranz, $4.95. Please order direct from this ad or send for further descriptions. We are also headquarters for supplies for growing African violets. We specialize in plastic markers, but have a full line of Gro-Lux and other lighting units, time control switches, wire window shelves, the Plant-A-Tarium propagation unit, fluorescent lamps etc. Send postcard for complete price list. HARVEY J. RIDGE 1126 Arthur St. Dept. S51 Wousau, Wis. 54401 47 Editor’s Column It has been a pleasure to hear from so many of you following the Baltimore conven¬ tion, and especially your kind words concern¬ ing the coverage of the convention in the June magazine . . . Just had a long letter from Dr. Sydney Craivcour, president of the African Violet Society of Australia, who says he’s “mobile” again after surgery on his spine. Dr. Craivcour will be remembered by those attend¬ ing the Kansas City banquet for his witty, interesting and entertaining speech. He is very interested in hybridizing and is doing a lot to put African violets on the map in Aus¬ tralia. He writes, “I’m delighted to report that our Australia A.V.S. is doing very well after less than a year. We now have around 300 members. A branch has been formed in South Australia. We put on a display at ‘Garden Week’, which was attended by 10,000 people. How I wish I was well and young enough to attend your next convention. My experience at Kansas City was something to be remem¬ bered. . .” Dr. Crawcour’s violet stand in his loungeroom, which was pictured in the De¬ cember 1964 magazine, has been the subject of numerous inquiries from AVS members all over the country. . . Already those folks down in Florida are enthusiastically laying the groundwork for a topnotch convention in 1966 . . . Salvatore Ruggieri writes that their first show was a tremendous success in spite of the fact that the committee chairmen were scared and nervous until setup time and that the re¬ ward came when the show opened and the oh’s and ah’s and other comments of amazement at the beautiful plants on display. Now they’re looking forward to next year . . . The American Horticultural Society^ Inc., of which we’ve just become a member, was one of the sponsors of the International Horticultural Congress, which convened August 15-20 at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland . . . Mrs. H. G. Cook of Beaumont, Texas, won the Na¬ tional Gold Rosette for the third time at their annual show, which, she said, was very good for this time of year but two months late for the plants to be at their best. MY PETS By Carrie Thompson In my grief and sorrow of widowhood. The African Violets always understood. Blues, purples, whites, and pinks so bright. Seem to say, take heart, we’ll make it right. ^(fied ai ipu ujyoi&T To Increase the Pleasure of Gardening YOU, TOO, CAN GROW PRIZE-WINNING AFRICAN VIOLETS PLANT MARVEL'S SCENTED AFRICAN VIOLET SPRAY. IDEAL FOR HOUSE PLANTS AND AFRICAN VIOLETS For years the prize-winning blossoms at the National African Violet Show have been grown with Plant Marvel . . . the scientifically^balanced 100% water-soluble plant food. It supplies the entire root system with the natural, concentrat¬ ed food elements needed for rapid, healthy growth and bloom. Very easy and economical to use ... a 35c package makes 68 quarts, 89c package makes 125 gals., $1.49 package makA 250 gals., of rich liquid food. FREE SAMPLE: Write for free sample and copy of our African Violet folder. Kills hard to get Mealy Bugs, Aphids, Spider Mite, White Fly and many other insects. No harm to bloom or foliage wheh used as directed. Won’t stain fabrics or wallpaper. Harmless to children and pets. Pleasantly scented. The ideal insecticide. 5 oz. can 89c at your dealer or order direct. PLANT MARVEL LABORATORIES Dept. Av29, 624 W. 119th St. Chicogo 28, Illinois 48 13-Year-Old Is African Violet Grower James Olic, 3504 South Elmwood Ave. Berwyn, III. 60403 No, you didn’t read wrong. I am 13 years old and raise African violets. It all started when my aunt gave me two African violets. They were all right for awhile, as it seemed, and then trouble came. I saw that the roots were swollen, and the leaves drooping. I got a book on violets and it said that nematodes cause this. I had to dis¬ card the plants. Soon the violet bug bit me very hard. I obtained violets from florists, dime stores, and people. I soon had mites, nematodes, thrip. Black Fly, mildewy and what have you. Then I joined the African Violet Society. I read every issue over and over again. It has been a great help to me. After that I called a Chicago club about joining. I talked to the president Lillian Nelson. She was very nice. When I found out that the club met on school days, that was out. She then invited me to her house. I was amazed when I saw her beautiful violets. I obtained some leaves from her. She has given me helpful advice since she is an expert. I had a four-tier shelf made with lights. It holds 50 to 100 plants, depending on size. I have most of the newest varieties. I very much like Lyons’ plants. Mrs. Nelson orders there every spring and fall. Fischer’s and Tinari’s also have some good varieties. Has anyone had trouble with mites? I learned something very helpful. When you are outside in summer you may get mites from the grass, trees, flowers, etc. If you wait 20 minutes before you touch the violets, you are free of mites. Mites die in 20 minutes without the plant juices to feed on. Mrs. Frogman’s article in the June 1964 issue “Recommendations For Success Via Ex¬ perience In Violet Growing” is very helpful. Everyone should read it. She has helped me a lot with her articles. I isolate my new plants for 30 days. I use Raid on the violets twice a week in summer, once a month in winter. I use fish emulsion as directed. I use Mrs. Nelson’s organic mix. I use a piece of tape on the side of the pot with the name, and date each time I trans¬ plant it. I am now raising some beautiful show plants without a mark on the leaves. I dis¬ budded them so I can get a good size plant. My favorites are Lilian Jarret, Dr. Miller, Plum Tip, Bullwinkle, Master Blue, Bilko, Matchmate, Delft Imperial, Shag, Oh-la-la, Daisy Mae, White Perfection, Double Black Cherry, Norlina, Sea Grape, Indiana Waltz, Imperial, and Miniature Orchid. Daisy Mae is 6 inches across and has 25 blossoms. Miniature Orchid is the best miniature I know of. It has dark wavy leaves, and is always covered with large fringed single blooms with orchid colored marks in the cen¬ ter. It is beyond words to describe. I also personally know Mrs. Wittner, our plant editor. She has helped me a lot. She also grows beautiful violets. She has taught me how to graft African Violets. This article is proof that the Violet bug can bite anyone, any age. I hope I can come to one of the national conventions and enter my violets. Neio improved designs SAVE ON FLUORESCENTS • Growth fixtures with exclusive bright aluminum reflectors, wide spaced lamps and space saving thin design. • Inexpensive dual purpose fluores- cents for household or plant growth use. • Do-it-yourself fluorescent kits and parts. BUY DIRECT FROM MAKER 10 cents brings complete Catalog. SHOPLITE CO. 650 V Franklin Ave. Nutley TO, N. J. 49 Yearbook Awards; Other Winners At Convention First prize in the yearbook awards at the Baltimore convention went to Charm Song AV club of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Fred E. Muse, president. The African Violet Society of Can¬ ton, Ohio, Mrs. J. C. Black, president, placed second. The third award was made to the First African Violet society of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. E. F. Wilson, president. The Affiliated Organization Sweepstakes Awards went to Mrs. Glen B. Hudson of West- field, N. J., Mrs. Warren E. Churchill of Sha¬ ron, Pa., Mrs. Carl Fleming of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Roscoe Jones of Des Moines, Iowa. The Charles Day Award for the best double blossom bright red specimen plant in the Amateur Show was awarded Mrs. Louis H. Krause of Slatington, Pa., for her “Sport of American Beauty.” For the best specimen plant, double light blue, the Northern California Council Award fell to Maisie E. Weider of Allentown, Pa., for her “Angela.” “White Pride Supreme” by Mrs. E. Palmer of Montclair, N.J., received the Jenkins Trophy for the best specimen plant, white double blossom, du Ponts, Amazons or Supremes. “Kitzbule” won for Rose Thomas of North Syracuse, N. Y., the Metropolitan African Vio¬ let Society of Washington, D. C., award for the best plant of seedlings, sports and mutants never before exhibited at a National convention. Granger Gardens was awarded a plaque by the Indiana State African Violet society as the registrant of the best registered named variety. Quite a number of the awards were not presented at the Baltimore Show because none qualified in these classes. Enjoy the Finest in Indoor Gardening I WIN A FLORA CART Enter Your Plants In 1966 NOW . . . with NEW Molded Fiberglass TRAYS! Interchangeable on any Flora Cart. 1 tray — $8.50; 2 troys — $16.00; 3 trays — $23.50. F.O.B. Cleveland. World's Finest Portable Indoor Greenhousel For use with Rapid Start Fluorescent LightsI Flora Cart is the original, most popular movable and practical unit for easy indoor gardening! Raise lux¬ urious African Violets . . . force spring flowering bulbs and get strong plants from all seeds and cut¬ tings! NOW every Flora Cart comes with beautiful new molded fiberglass trays . . lightweight and strong, easy to keep clean and impervious to mois¬ ture, chemicals or weather! Choose from two Flora Cart models: 3 Trays, $57.00; 2 Trays, $44.50. (Light Fixtures additional.) Rugged lifetime construction of satin aluminum tubing. The large heavy duty 4" diameter rubber-tired, ball bearing swivel casters makes it easily movable, even over heavy carpeting! Equip your Flora Cart with Combolite fixtures de¬ signed especially for flower culture, combining in¬ candescent and fluorescent lights, proved superior to either one alone! For use with new Rapid Start fluorescent lights. No starters are necessary. WIN A FLORA CART NOTE — The manufacturers of the popular Flora Cart are happy to again present a Flora Cart (Model CA2 complete unit) as an award at the 1965 Convention, Baltimore, Md., April 8-9-10, 1965. CLASS — Three specimen plants (1 true purple, 1 pink, and 1 white, any variety) scoring the highest points. Each plant must score at least 85 points. These plants are to be entered ■ in the regular classes for true purples, pinks and whites. PREVIOUS WINNERS — 1953 — Mrs. Ronald B. Reaume, Detroit, Michigan. 1954 — Mrs. E. L. Perdue, Donaldson, Tennessee. 1955— Rev. Harold L. Thompson, Birmingham, Michigan. 1956 — Mrs. L. A. Beck, St. Joseph, Missoiui. 1957 — Mrs. J. R. Bush, Muncie, Kansas. 1958 — Mrs. Edward Casey, Rochester, New York. 1959 — Mrs. Clarence Kuder, Bowling Green, Ohio. 1960 — hlrs. Alexander R. Colyer, Brighlwaters, New York. 1961 — Mrs. Joseph Trost, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1962 — Mrs. J. W. Shuey, Richmond, California. 1964 — Mrs. George Phillips, Arlington, Texas. 1965 — E. D. Wyke, Columbus, Ind. ORDER TODAY . . . Send check or money order. WRITE for catalog of Flora Carts and accessories. Dept. C 1311 West 80th Street Cleveland 2, Ohio 50 FASHION SHOW— "Fashions With Violets" was the them© of the HAPPY 'OURS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY'S, Hawthorne, New Jersey, annual show. The Club used spring fashions to decorate and a nosegay of violets as the center point. Mrs. Robert Hamilton won Queen of Show with "April Love", which also won the best plant over 12" award. She also won best plant under 12" with "Christmas Holly", 2nd best over 12" with "Carnival", 2nd place under 12" with "Master Blue", 3rd place over 12" with "Top Soil", 3rd place under 12" with "Sweet Dreams", Sweepstakes, best variegated "Carnival", and th© largest blooming violet award with "Pink Fandango". Mrs. Robert Anderson won best in the novice class with Buds' "Pink Valentine". The best miniature award went to Mrs. Michael Welky for "Loe". Mrs. Carl Dohm won th© best symmetrical plant award with "Azure Beauty" and the best plant entered by a new member award with "Shangri-La". Mrs. Edward Staab won the best plant exhibited by a non member, "Wintergreen". Mrs. Cyrus Hyde won the best arrangement award. Mrs. Michael Hughes won th© best in the invitation class, and Mrs. Russell Yawger won an award for her entry "How I Grew My Plants Since September 1364". VIOLET PLANTS Old and new varieties ELLEY'S GREENHOUSES Box 231 Cameron, Texas 76520 AFRICAN VIOLET LEAVES. Fresh or Started. Free Rooting Service, Gift Leaves. STAMP FOR FREE LIST MRS. LEVI CUMMINGS RR 2 Prentice, Wisconsin 54556 A few of our new hybrids for '65 Golden Girl, “Si Bon”, Red Roses, Cherry Dazzle, Chapel Lace, Atomic Glow Stamp for list, or visit us at greenhouses this summer. Open daily and Sunday 1 to 5 P.M. MADISON GARDENS 6355 Middle Ridge Rd. Madison, Ohio V2 mile west of 528 KROGMAN'S VIOLETRY 1325 Parkway Drive (So. 125th St.) Brookfield, Wis. 53005 Phone: Milwaukee 782-7359 or write for appointment, please. Please see our large ad in the June magazine, page 70 for the list of NEWEST VARIETIES We will also ship Fresh cut leaves of the following: Brimstone — Blue Flounce ■ — Emperor — Empress — John F. Kennedy — ■ Pink Coral Lace — Pink Madam- oselle — Pink Poodle — Strawberry Shortcake — Terpsichore and Winter Garden. Send dime for current list. Apply lOe credit to your order. We are located only a mile or two from Hwys 15, 16, 18, 30, 45, 94 and 100 — at Hwy. 59 which is Greenfield Avenue. • AFRICAN VIOLETS • GLOXINIAS • EPISCIAS • GESNERIADS We sell most of the Gesneriads suitable for home culture. BUELL'S GREENHOUSES Eastford# Cann. "MISTER" ^ Fine foglike spray for many ^ uses. House plants, humid- ^ ity producing, Household p ironing, window cleaning. r Sprays pure mist—no drop- lets. Fits any soda bottle. Extra cork. W I 1 ! ? / $1.00 each ppd. 5 U SOUTH SHORE FLORAL CO. 1050 Quentin Place Woodmere, N. Y. Dept V-12 1965 MOON SIGN BOOK 60th ANNUAL EDITION Don’t plant until you read this compre¬ hensive guide to Lunar Planting. Gives full information and exact times for best planting and transplanting dates, along with many helpful hints for better gardening results. Only $1.50 Postpaid LLEWELLYN PUBLICATIONS Dept. AV. P. O. Box 3383 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 51 for A charming engagement book is available on September 1: Volume 1 of an annual publi¬ cation featuring your favorite house plant and its “kissin’ cousins”. Fifty-three pictures of flower arrangements, holiday decorations, table settings and horticultural specimens . . . all deivoted to African violets, gloxinias, etc . . , are included. With 112 pages, size 6” x 8”, there is ample space for recording daily ap¬ pointments and for special plant notes. A full- color cover and individual box complete a handsome publication. Here’s the price list for our clubs (no charge for postage) now ! THE NEW ^ube Graft WATERING AID Here’s the item needed by every indoor flower grower ... an all aluminum light weight watering aid. No more lugging heavy and awkward watering cans, • spilling water, or breaking leaves. Com¬ plete with 8 feet of plastic hose, all aluminum shut off valve, and 18 inch wand only $6.95 each. Add 25 cents West of Rockies. Shipped Parcel Post Prepaid. Send check or money order TODAY. Made and guaranteed by the manufacturers of the popular Flora Cart. Send for literature. TUBE CRAFT, INC., DEPT. C 1311 West 80th Street CLEVELAND, OHIO You Pay Your Profit 100 or more Calendars . . 90^ each 60^ each 50-99 Calendars . . 1.00 each 50^ each 10-49 Calendars .. 1.10 each 40^ each (Calendars are to be resold to members at SI. 50 each) The goal: Set a goal for this year of buying 1 Calen¬ dar for every club member! This should not be difficult because the Calendars are useful, inexpensive, and make delightful presents. Appoint a Calendar chairman for each club to take orders and to actively promote and sell Calendars. Place your orders with the publisher Please order direct from the Publishers, Hearthside Press, Inc. using coupon below. Hearthside will pay percentage either to the African Violet Society of America or to the Gloxinia Society on every copy sold to clubs; please state your club affiliation for this pur¬ pose. ORDER FORM To Hearthside Press. Inc.. 118 E. 28 Street. New York 10016 Please send us copies of the African Violet Calendar 1965, at prices noted. Payment enclosed $ Name . Club . Address . City . Zone . State . Affiliated with . ROSE KNOLL GARDENS In the Heart of Lincoln Lcmd VISITORS WELCOME Strawberry Shortcake — Silver Cup Winner, Nat’l. Show. John F. Kennedy, Mozart. Brimstone, Diane Marie, Dark Melody, Prairie Jewel. Newest from Convention. Assumption, Ill. 62510 52 AND A JOLLY HOLLY TO YOU Believe it or not, it’s that time again— to start making Christmas lists, laying in the fire¬ wood, getting out the storm windows, bottling the bathtub gin— you know, the essentials. It’s the Christmas list which is most im¬ portant at the moment. Do you know people who grow a few violets— actually, betwixt and between— if shoved in the right direction, they would become good growers, if not, they could just as easily give up the whole growing busi¬ ness and take up Indian beadwork instead. If you gave them a membership in AVSA, just think what a lasting influence you could have on them. They would become dedicated grow¬ ers, intent on hooking others into the same vice. Pretty soon we would truly be bulging at the seams. Charles Day New Membership and Promotion Chairman GETS AWARD~"Little Susie" won the Carolyn Rector Perpetual Trophy at the annual show of the Carolyn Rector Saintpaulia society. Mrs. Rector, president, (right) presents the trophy to the winner, Mrs. Robert L. Bingham, for her C. R introduction. She also won the educational exhibit award. H. C. Parker won Queen of the Show, Southern California Council award and the Council hybridizer's award for "Lilac Time"; Spidell's award for the best miniature with his "Red Pygmy", and the Sweepstakes Award. Mrs. L P. Zitzman won the National Gold Rosette with "Hi Hopes," "Delft imperial" and Lilian Jarrett." Mrs. William Haskell and Mrs. Ernest Moncrief tied for the arrangements sweepstakes. Parker introduction monetary awards went to Mrs. Ziztman's "Misty Skies", Mrs. L. M. Hansen's "Deep River Blues" and Mrs. Jean Spencer's "Post Parade." The club also won the National Green Rosette. "This l3 It" I am very happy to be able to get this Formula 5 for my African Violets, After five years, trying every mix, this is it. I cannot praise It enough. - -Mrs .S.S. , McKees Rocks, Pa. ^'Violets Thrive in Formula 5” \ Vxt-i' PLANTER MIX Nw ‘‘Formula 5“ is a complete, reody-to-use scientifically balanced eompoond of all organics and minerals needed by plants. Re-pot your Violets in “Formula 5“ for strong roots, rich foliage, more flowersi /Vote with vsjmMAomr Keeps plants from drying out! 39c 69c 1 quart bag fills 5 3" pots 3 quart bag fills 15 3" pots PRODUCT At supermarkets, variety stores and garden centers. For advice on special problems with African Violets write to New Era Plant Ciinie, Clinton, Conn. FREE SAMPLES OF "FORMULA 5" AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY □ UR APOLOGIES! Mrs. John G. Bubak of 718 Windomere, Dallas, Texas, 75231, is president of the First African Violet Society of Dallas. We had the wrong listing in the July Handbook. Mrs. Margaret Fargeot of Alps Road, Bran¬ ford, Conn., is president of Sparkling Waters African Violet club, which was not listed in the July Handbook. The name of Mrs. Robert Berisford of 222 Wellington Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803 was inadvertently omitted from the list of Delaware judges. The following names were omitted from the Judges’ List in the July Handbook: Mrs. Alma Janus, 130 N. Holmes, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Mildred E. Gilker, 3125 W. 113th St., Englewood, Calif. 90305. Miss Florence Adams, 501 W. 123 St., Apt 19-C, New York, 27, N.Y. was listed as Miss Florence Adama in the July Handbook. The name of Mrs. George D. Yantis of 224 Montclair Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, was omitted from the Judging School Teachers. Mrs. Yantis qualified last year and it’s a plea¬ sure to welcome her into the ranks of Judging School Teachers. 53 New Affiliated Chapters Green Rosette Awards Lizeta Tenney Hamilton^ 675 Soldier Hill Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649 A year has slipped by since we took over this happy job. We folks ‘over forty’ find time flies — no boredom for us!! Your letters coupled with our lovely records (with which you helped so willingly) have surely made the work pleasant. “Goofs” on either side have been few for which you and I are grateful, yes? Please go over the letter to affiliated chapters mailed to presidents with the charter. I do so want to see local chapter members become more active participants with AVSA — it is the sure way to broaden our interests, activities and successes with our favorite African violet. Keep me posted as new officers are elected; when the term of office ends; the number of members and the number also members of AVSA. And, of course, include zip numbers with all addresses — this is a post-office-must!! I have tried to answer every letter received. There are a few clubs — under ten — who have not given me desired information. Possibly the mail has been misdirected. If Y-O-U have not heard from this committee it is because of inadequate records and we hope you will write to us immediately. When you read this, the summer will be over and a new chapter year begun! Do send me your year books and programs. Many successes to each of you and above all, HAPPY VIOLET- ING! ‘ NEW CHAPTERS AUSTIN’S FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Tra Stockebrand, President 102 East Oltorf Austin, Texas 4/1/65 ALL SEASONS GARDEN CLUB Mrs. William A. Tebben, Jr., Crestwood. Missouri 4/1/65 THE BURNABY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Margaret Vallarsa, President 2726 Ward Street Vancouver 16, British Columbia, Canada 3/21/65 HICKORY VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Alice Ferguson, President Toledo, Illinois COUNCIL AWARDS NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS Mrs. Edward J. Burns, President Mrs. C. B. Ward of Florham Park, New Jersev, winner of Silver Bowl. BAY STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. Stanley Kendig. President Mrs. Percy Crane of Sharon, Mass., winner. ILLINOIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Mark Livingston, President Mrs. W. R. Scholes of Mattoon, Illinois, winner. MICHIGAN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Darrell Tavlor, President. Mrs. Harry W. Wilcox, winner GREEN ROSETTE AWARDS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS Miss Barbara Ruth Hamilton. Show Chairman Tyler, Texas Theme: “African Violets — At Home Every¬ where” 4/3,4/65 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE Mr. Harold Schmelling, Show Chairman .Tamesville, New York Theme: “Violets Everywhere” 4/3,4/65 METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Elmer Kramer, Show Chairman St, Louis, Missouri Theme: “Violet Club Revue” 3/27,28/65 FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF FORT WORTH Mrs. R. B. Watson, Show Chairman Fort Worth, Texas Theme: “Violet Majic” 4/3,4/65 54 HAPPY ’OURS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Show Chairman Ora dell, New Jersey “Fashions With Violets” 3/26,27/65 THE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF GREATER KANSAS CITY Mrs. Albert Lefebvre, Show Chairman Kansas City, Missouri “Violet Colorama” 3/26/65 SOUTH FLORIDA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mr. J. Edward Moody, Show Chairman Miami, Florida “Violets In Harmony” 3/27,28/65 UTICA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Alva Cerri, Show Chairman Marcy, New York Theme: “Holiday of Violets” 4/3,4/65 VIOLET HARMONY CLUB Mrs. W. J. Ritmanich, Show Chairman Theme: “Harmony in Color” 4/1/65 MANHATTAN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Charles Cowell, Show Chairman Manhattan, Kansas Theme: “Best of the Old and Many of the New” 4/4/65 THE FORT WORTH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Oran Crouch, Show Chairman Theme: “Violets Where the West Begins” Fort Worth, Texas 3/6,7/65 AFRICAN VIOLET STUDY CLUB OF BIRMINGHAM Mrs. Jesse Sewell, Show Chairman Birmingham, Alabama Theme: “Ho! Hum! It’s Spring” 3/23-25/65 THE GOLD COAST AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Louis Verna, Show Chairman Hallandale, Florida 3/13,14/65 Theme: “Something Old, Something New” CAROLYN RECTOR SAINTPAULA SOCIETY Mrs. D. W. Robinson, Show Chairman San Pedro, California 3/19/65 MIDDLE TENNESSEE COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS Mrs. M. E. Allen, Show Chairman Franklin, Tennessee Theme: “African Violets in Music City^ U.S.A.” 3/25/65 HI HOPES AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Marion T. Schanbacher, Show Chairman Sharon, Massachusetts Theme: “Violets and Heirloms” 3/27/65 THE CAPITAL DISTRICT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY and THE AFRICAN VIOLET SO- GRANGER GARDENS Now that summer vacations are over and the heat of July and August has past it’s time to think about those new violets you have wanted. We are offering the following, many for the first time retail to those who want the very latest. Priced at $2.00 each in 2^^" pots. Minimum order, $5.00 plus 1.00 postage and packing. FASCINATION—full light rose pink double, white-edged, immense size, on pliable foliage. PINK JESTER — huge symmetrical rich pink full double on flat tailored foliage, shown at Baltimore. MATADOR — rich black purple single fringed on F2 soft foliage. SAXONY —the largest, full ruffled orchid double that we have had yet. FLAMINGO ROSE — brilliant cerise red ruffled semi-dbl. CAROL BLUE — full white double, blue center, heavy blooming and large. FROM QUEEN — available after January 1st, 1966. We are proud to report that this variety was judged best new seedling of Baltimore Show of African Violet Society of America. Booking orders now at $2.50 each, delivery dependent on weather conditions. Order direct from this ad, or send 10c for fall retail list. Wholesale list free upon request on your letterhead. GRANGER GARDENS Route #2, Medina, Ohio Phone 216-239-9300 Greenhouses open daily and Sunday for both wholesale and retail trade. Fall retail shipping until mid-November, wholesale shipping, year round. 55 CIETY OF ALBANY Mrs. Nelson Hopper and Mrs. Davis B. Cook, Show Chairmen Theme: “African Violets in Fairy Tales” 4/3,4/65 SPARKLING WATERS AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Anthony Catania, Show Chairman Fall Road, Bethany, Connecticut Theme: “Spring Violet Thaw” 4/3,4/65 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF UTAH Mrs. John H. Jones, Show Chairman 1786 Millcreek Way, Salt Lake, Utah Theme: “Dear Old Golden Rule Days” 4/10,11/65 RHODE ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Salvatore Ruggieri, Show Chairman Cranston, Rhode Island Theme: “Our First Birthday” April 3, 1965 JAMESTOWN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. George O. Hall, Show Chairman Jamestown, New York Theme: “Festival of Violets” April 24,25, 1965 RALEIGH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. 0. D. Fleming, Jr., Show Chairman Raleigh, North Carolina Theme: “Her Majesty — The Violet” April 23,24, 1965 OLD DOMINION AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Lt. Col. & Mrs. Fred K. Durni, Co-Show Chair¬ men Arlington, Virginia Theme: “The Legend Makers” April 23,24, 1965 NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Charles H. Craig, Show Chairman Lynn, Massachusetts Theme: “Violets on the Mall” April 23,24, 1965 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCIL Mrs. Frank King, Show Chairman Denver, Colorado Theme: “Hi Country Violets” April 24,25 1965 COPPER CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Rowell L. Yerman, Show Chairman Rome, New York Theme: “Tinth Anniversary” April 24,25 1965 UNION COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. Mrs. Frank M. Soden, Show Chairman Plainfield, New Jersey Theme: “Spotlight on Violets” April 30 & May 1, 1965 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF CANTON Mrs. Marvin E. Garner, Show Chairman Canton, Ohio Theme; “African Violet Galaxy” 4/27/65 SEVEN VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Herbert Marvin, Show Chairman Blodgett Mills, New York Theme: “Holidays With Violets” 5/1/65 DES MOINES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS No. 1 & No. 2 Mrs. R. L. Keleher, Show Chairman Des Moines, Iowa Theme: “May Queens” 5/1,2/65 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF ROCHEST¬ ER AND VICINITY Mrs. Philip L. Slepian, Show Chairman Rochester, New York Theme: “Violets On Parade” 5/2/65 THIMBLE ISLANDS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Edward Suskiewich, Show Chairman East Haven, Connecticut Theme: “April In Paris” 4/24,25/65 COLUMBUS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Floyd Wilkinson, Show Chairman Columbus, Ohio Theme: “Violets Around the World” 4/29,30 & 5/1/65 LONG ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. A. R. Colyer, Show Chairman Brightwaters, New York 11718 Theme: “Sing a Song of Violets” 4/24/65 PORTLAND CHAPTER OF THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. Mrs. Bemiece Kirland, Show Chairman Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 Theme: “Romancing With Violets” 5/1,2/65 NEW YORK CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Gertrude Ferris, Show Chairman New York, New York Theme: “African Violets in Little Old New York” April 24, 1965 LONGVIEW AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Gordon Mackey, Show Chairman Longview, Washington Theme: “Violets by the River” 5/1/65 SEATTLE SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY INC. Mr. Richard R. Hammond, Show Chairman Seattle, Washington Theme: “Violets in Song and Story” 4/24,25/65 SUSQUEHANNA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Wojoech F. Gransky, Show Chairman Perryville, Maryland 21903 Theme: “Violets on the Rocks” 5/8,9/65 56 GLASS CITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. R. C. Mathewson, Sliow Chairman Waterville, Ohio Theme: “Showers of Violets” 4/29,30/65 THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF BEAUMONT Mrs. 0. H. Maschek, Show^ Chairman Beaumont, Texas Theme: “Hi-Fashion in Violets” 5/7,8/65 THE EXHIBITOR’S CLUB Mrs. John Wittner, Show Chairman 6499 North Oxford Avenue Chicago, Illinois Theme: “Let’s Grow A Violet” 5/8,9/65 THE HATTIESBURGH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Miss Jane Wight, Show Chairman Hattiesburg, Mississippi Theme: “Violet Circus” 4/24,25/65 LOS ANGELES AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Mabel A. Gutridge, Show Chairman Los Angeles, California Theme: “Violet Dreams” May 7,8, 1965 BERGEN COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Michael Welky, Show Chairman Ridgefield Park, New Jersey Theme: “Adventures In Paradise” May 7,8, 1965 NAUGATONIC AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Lester S. Nettleton, Show Chairman Shelton, Connecticut Theme: “May Time” 5/8,9/65 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF EAST BAY, INC. Mrs. Ardene Newton, Show Chairman Oakland, California Theme: “Violet Symphony” 5/22,23/65 MOBY DICK AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Leonard Place, Jr., Show Chairman North Dartmouth, Massachusetts Theme: “Violet Overflow” 5/22/65 SILVER BOWL AWARDS The following has been reported as win¬ ning the silver bowl awarded to the sweepstakes winner at the various state society shows- - Congratulations ! Mrs. Harry W. Wilcox MICHIGAN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Darrell Taylor, President “GREEN THUMB” AVS OF “THE MASTICS” Mrs. J. A. Weynand, organizer and presi¬ dent. 6 Drury Lane, Mastic Beach, Long Island, N.Y. 1195L ""SJiAFRICAN VIOLET POT offers many advantages over any other available pot be¬ cause it has been specially designed for African Violets . Here's what you get in this latest Union plastic pot: • The sturdiness that growers have learned to take for granted in a Union pot. • A wide lip all around the edge of the pot to help eliminate damage to the leaves. • Light weight . . . low cost. • Also available: saucers which hold a generous supply of water. Write today for free catalog and prices. Four drainage holes which assure more efficient bot¬ tom watering. Union Products. Inc GENERAL OFFICES, LEOMINSTER, MASS. 01453 ^ 57 It wasn’t until the 140th year of the annual Topsfield Fair, a Yankee tra¬ dition, that the North Shore African Violet Society of Lynn, Mass., was asked to stage a display of African violets. Our burning desire for the past four years had been to display our African violets at the Fair to show the general public how they should look^ — in sym¬ metry, cleanliness, prolific bloom, single crown plants, etc. (not the overpotted, multiple-crown, dusty, yellow-leafed plants that are most often seen). estly sincere in thinking they were artificial. They’d never seen anything^likd '*That” before. “I’m going home an^^Tl^w al^ mine out after seeing these! were ^p^rple.” ust ^ft tiy^^ou see ^ they’re ke fair Visitors oring in flowers?” at. They em grow that ust to learn they think By Muriel Craig 41 Milton Street Lynn, Massachusetts We were give foot are^Hbree black tly^p^er! with pukp net, and the thre Aft buildin opene in li came W . the a Blue into _ the Idoks' of amazeme on many faces. We listen of four p line violets^^^^PP^llowed and get a Blue Ribbon there was “for real.” in my eyes and picked them to feel the leaves and soil and touch the blossoms, and offered to have them examine the rest of the plants if they still doubted. They were dumbfounded but had been hon- that artificial Lsplayed like that everything else )ed in with fire plant and asked to get a plant that ought violet leaves were flat. Some of curly — wonder what’s wrong with on and on it went. We patiently red questions about soil, watering, re- fing, etc., with a crowd around us all the It looked as though we were holding rt! So many were so eager to learn and were just as eager to impart all the infor- ion we could to spread the “good word.” Over 35,000 people attended the week-long ir and we all feel sure that our African iolet Display brought a wealth of pleasure the visitors. AFRICAN VIOLETS— Best of Old and New Varieties, also Plants from Victor Constantinov. Send Stamp for List MARY O. BLACKBURN 404 Montlieu Ave. High Point, N. C. 58 Grooming Plants For Show This article would not have been written had I not been asked to give a program on grooming violets. I thought perhaps others would like to know more about grooming. I use a small camel-hair brush to remove any loose dirt or what may fall on the leaves. I use tweezers for picking off the suckers. There are some that use a nut-pick but I have not had much success with this method. I use small scissors to cut off the stubs that are always appearing after the flower has fallen. In training the leaves of standard plants I use aluminum pie plates (the kind that ready to bake pies come in). For plants 12” or over my husband (bless him, for he tolerates all of my nutty schemes good or bad) made supports. He used #9 galvanized wire to make the circle. The circles are usually 2” less Cut V-k" longer than needed. (Check article) 3 of these for each circle. in diameter than the plant. Three sets of legs are used for one circle. To make the legs he cuts the triangle ends of wire clothes hangers, measuring the height of pot adding one-half inch plus allowance to loop the ends of the wire legs to the circle. This works very well for the legs fold in, when the circle is not used. This type of support works very well as the air can circulate under the leaves. When it came to supporting leaves of the miniature, I had a problem of what to use that was small enough and yet firm enough to hold the leaves flat. As small as the miniatures and semi-miniature plants are, there’ re still some that will hug the pot. Having saved a lot of plastic lids from the new style coffee cans there’s no better way to use them. Using the small sized pot for a pattern 59 by turning it upside down and centering it on the plastic lid, after marking it off with a dark pencil. I use a sharp knife and cut out the small circle. I fitted the plastic support on the pot and Lo and Behold it really worked, and now my little plants look nice. Another habit that 1 have formed is to spray the plants about once a week using a rubber bulb syringe containing hot water. ( This type of syringe can be purchased at any garden supply house). If one person profits by this article then I feel that it was time well spent in writing. MUSIC CITY. USA — Since Nashville is fast becoming the recording center of the nation, "Music City USA" was the theme favored by the Middle Tennessee Council of African Violet clubs for the annual show in Nashville with Mrs W. E. Allen chairman. Mrs. Wm. Terry. Sr., co-chairman. Mrs. E. S. Ellis, winner of the horticultural sweepstakes received the National silver bowl with Mrs. Terry cs runnerup. Mrs. Ellis also won Queen of the Show with "Paul Bunyan". Mrs. K. B. Everly was runnerup, and also won sweepstakes in artistic arrangements and designs, Mrs L. C. Gross was runnerup. Mrs. Ellis also won the National Gold Rosette for Angela, Texas Bouquet and Shag and Mrs. M. E. Allen received the National Purple Rosette for Peak of Pink. Pom Pom and Master Blue. Other award winners were Mrs. Clifton Brown, best in arrangements; Mrs. Terry, best in Gesneriaceae and Episcias; and Mrs. F. J. Glass, educational exhibit. NON-JUDGED SHOW— The fifth annual show held by the Pioneer African Violet club of Elmira, N.Y.. was not a judged show and was most unusual. Part of the display was on conventional tables, part was the arrangements division in niches, and the loveliest part was on the floor, surrounded by an 18" picket fence enclosing violets set at different elevations. In th^ center was a waterfall and fish pond and at each end was a spiral staircase type stand with violets and figurines. "Our Violet Treasures" was the theme of the show of which Mrs. Lorena Whitman was chairman. Miss Wilma Kylor is the club president. VIOLETS EVERYWHERE — Mrs. Everett Crooks, past president, Mrs, Elmer Hill president, and Mrs. N. Morrell (left to right) show much interest in the Arican violets on display at the first show of the Rapid City African Violet society held in Rapid City. South Dakota. Is this a violet tree or isn't it, they ask. UNUSUAL DISPLAY — ^This Propagotion display won a special award and a tri-color award for Mrs. Lula Hamilton at the 15th annual show, “Violets Are Sweethearts of Fashion", held by the Cleveland Saintpaulia society, Ohio. Queen of show was won by Mrs. John Flowers with "Giant Snow Prince" Mrs. Flowers also won Sweepstakes, the Ohio State award with "Mint Glow", "Angela", and "Camelot Rose", plus the National Gold Rosette with "Peak of Pink", "Shag" and "Lilian Jarrett". Mrs. Stephen Bekeny won Princess of Show with "Master Blue". The Best non member blue ribbon violet award was won by Mrs. Velma Clay with "Surfside". GOLD ROSETTE WINNER — "Red Crown", "Trifair" and "Rebel" won the National Gold Rosette for Mrs. W. J. Ritmanich at the Violet Harmony club's (Fort Worth, Texas) annual show, "Harmony in Color," Mrs. Ritmanich also entered Richter's "Dia¬ mond Lil," named Queen of the Show, Mrs. T. E. Tomlinson won the National Purple award. Other top winners were Mrs. O. G. Pierson for the best seed¬ ling; Mrs. Artie Johnson for the best companion plant — Columnea Yellow Dragon; and Mrs. Guy Stratton for the best begonia. In the artistic class Mrs. Truett Edwards won the Tri-Color award for the best arrangement. (Fort Worth Star Telegram photo) VIOLET SWEETHEARTS— Here is one of the many beautifully decorated tables used by the Santa Monica Bay Chapter, African Violet Society of America, in carrying out the annual show theme, "Violet Sweethearts." Queen of the Show, "Blue Banner," was grown by Grace Bradley and runner up, "Galloways's Sensation" by Magdelena Lauer. Elsie Juline captured the California Rosette award for the best violet hybridized in California with her "De¬ lectable." Elisa Frew won sweepstakes in the theme class; Marianne Leland won the supreme class with "Double Ruffled Queen" plus a first for her collection of miniatures. ¥ 1 r®, ' ; 'i. ■ f y-:- • FIELD TRIPPING THRU VIOLETLAND By Helen Warren Philadelphia, Pa. Ci^®«0y> c.^®W Gather around, violet lovers, from every¬ where, and we’ll take you on a trip with our Philadelphia Society. We take at least four Day Field Trips every year, plus a weekend trip to growers a little farther away. We are fortunate in having many growers nearby. Tinari’s is a “must” every year, as is a visit to Hi Hill Gardens. Add to these Fischer’s and Harris & Kortman’s. These make nice day trips. But distance doesn’t bother us at all, and when our field chairman, Henry Le Badie, says, on the itinerary, 6 A.M. “Good Morning — Hit the road”, we do exactly that. Last June we visited Cerri’s and Lyndon Lyons, had a good dinner, and after a night’s rest, it was 7:30 A.M. and “Hit the road” again. We visited Mrs. Champion, arriving there five minutes ahead of schedule, then off to Mrs. Rienhardt’s. When we made our June trip, we had the pleasure of visiting the AVS President, Mr. Burton, who said, “Never mind the Mr. Bur¬ ton; my name is Frank.” And did we enjoy ourselves! It was as if we were old friends, we were made so welcome. What lovely people! Next stop was Buell’s where, I must say, I have never seen so many violets under one roof. It took hours to see and select what we wanted. Again, dinner and shut-eye. Sunday, we were back on the violet trail again. This time to Roseacre Nurseries in New York State. Here again, thousands of violets and two lovely people. I can’t stress strongly enough how very welcome we were always made to feel. As someone has already said, “Violet peo¬ ple are such nice people.” (Note to the editor: This was borrowed from one of the magazines.) Do we care if it rains? No, indeed! It isn’t raining in the greenhouses. On four out of five of our trips we have run into bad weather but, believe it or not, it has stopped long enough to let us out of the cars, and back in again, with¬ out getting our plants wet. This, we think, is amazing. Do you think we buy many plants? Now, what would give you that idea? But of course! Our cars are limited to four persons, just so we have plenty of room for all the violet children we will bring back with us. I am wondering if many other clubs take these trips. If not, try it just once. You’ll be glad you did. You get to see and buy directly from the growers and hybridizers, all the very newest plants, big or small, however you want them. And I repeat, you do meet such nice people who have the same common interest: Violets. They are never too busy to give advice or to answer a question if you have one. So start taking a Day Field Trip — or even a weekend one! We have enjoyed these trips so much we are are now talking about a three day trip to Ohio and Indiana. There are a few big growers out there. Hats Off To Ruth Carev ; 'i '^7' Vj . ^ Mrs. James B. Carey, member and past president of the Fountain City Garden club and a past chairman of the Judges Council and state flower show school and of the County Council of Garden clubs was one of seven Knoxville women, pictured in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, as a holder of the Master Flower Judges Certificate. In an article, titled “Seven Wise Poses and How They Grew,” it was explained that many years of work and study are required for eligibility to receive a master judges certificate. Five courses plus written examinations and student judging, then a written reading exami¬ nation of 10 to 12 books merits a judge’s cer¬ tificate. After three refresher courses, three years apart, a lifetime certificate is the reward. Finally, two advance refresher courses and the coveted Master Judges certificate is received. It was also pointed out that many miles a year are covered by the judges, giving pro¬ grams and workshops and judging flower shows. Concerning her African violet work, Mrs. Carey was listed as having received many honors in violets — serving as president of the National Society and chairman of the African Violet judges. She wrote the handbook used in teaching African violet judging and taught the first class at Dayton, Ohio. She is a lifetime judge in the field and also has the teachers’ certificate. 62 Being strictly an amateur hobbyist and claiming no fame as an expert I shall address myself to the newer growers of African Violets in the hope that some of my experiences over the years may prove helpful to someone. Having read reams on culture, and having listened most intently to many talks on the subject, I have found some advice confusing, some contradictory, and other times so enthusiastically convincing that I dash to my African Violet room and start on a new tangent. I think the first rule we should all learn early is that no one can supply a twelve word formula for growing that luscious Queen of Show. Trial and error, under your very own growing conditions, is the only sure road to success. And remember patience is a MUST to violeteers as the darlings can be pretty tern- peramental until you prove yourself the master of your hobby. During a New England snowbound spell last winter I sat down to reflect on my own African Violet problems. After careful thought and analysis I list below some methods of culture that have proved successful for me. SOIL: I think the formula is not as im¬ portant as getting to know how to work with the soil you are using. If you acquire plants here and there you may have as many as a dozen different mixtures. Some may dry out very fast and others retain moisture for a long¬ er time. The tendency is to water them all at the same' time, particularly if you have many plants and do not have time to check each pot. I repot into my own soil mixture and find I have less trouble with crown rot or drying out. Of course the size of the pot and plant in it also determines how often you have to water. Small pots will dry out faster than 4-inch tubs. But everything being equal there is less chance of trouble if you concentrate on a spe¬ cific soil formula and use it for all your plants. POTS: Other than rooting of leaves I use plastic to save on watering time and because they look better. I have found tubs to be better for violets than the deep pots, particularly when you get up to the 4-inch size. In deep pots the top may feel dry to the touch but in the middle there is still quite a bit of moisture. It is easy to over water which will cause crown rot. Also the deep soil, always wet, tends to sour and this is not good for your roots, REPOTTING: I like to remove the lower row of leaves, cut off the bottom of the root ball and repot in a tub, sinking the plant deep enough into the pot so that no neck will show. This encourages new roots and from young, healthy roots you get more lush foliage and better bloom. And this method keeps your plant in better condition and ready for show. Necky plants are ugly. Also in trimming off the old leaves you get a better balance between foliage and bloom. Too, many rows of leaves and a small bunch of bloom in dead center makes the plant look out of proportion. Fewer rows of leaves, and they grow larger when the. strength goes into fewer leaves, with the same number of bloom stalks make a prettier picture I think. But this is my personal opinion. I like a nice balance of leaves and bloom. ROOTING LEAVES: I find I get the best root system with the following method. I fill well soaked clay pots with my rooting mixture of equal parts of vermiculite, peat moss and sponge rok. I prepare a tray with about one inch of limestone grits on the bottom for drain¬ age. I then place my filled pots in the tray over moist grits. Around the pots I fill in with damp sphagnum, firming it in around the pots. The sphagnum is kept moist at all times for humidity. I then poke a hole in the center of each pot, insert my leaf with a marker- behind it. I find after setting the pots in the tray there is less danger of accident to the leaf. Once the nests in the tray are made you can use the prepared tray over and over again. I then place the tray under my light* (Gro-Lux) and cover with a clear plastic, forming a tent over the tray. The damp sphagnum creates hu¬ midity and dispenses with the need of frequent watering. This is a sort of modified constant watering level method I have devised for my- 63 self. Being a housewife and career woman rolled into one I find this good insurance against drying out — too often my most serious problem. TRANSPLANTING: When plantlets are ready for division I plant into 2 14” plastic pots. I use my regular potting soil if the plant- lets divide with a good root system, otherwise I use half potting soil and half rooting mix until a stronger root system is formed. After transplanting I place the pots on a large tray filled with grits which I keep wet at all times but water never touching the bottom of the pot. Then daily, at about noon time, they receive a mist spray of warm water in which a drop (per cup) of an organic fertilizer is dissolved. I use fish emulsion mostly. The tray is then covered with plastic to maintain a higher humidity. I find baby plants like it. The daily misting is administered to all plants, not just the babies as I find they all respond to this treat. The misting keeps the leaves clean and fresh looking and the humidity encourages lush growth. lished by the A.V.S.A.) If true I remove all buds and let the strength go into the plant. This even helps the symmetry too. After I have three rows of healthy, strong, good-sized leaves I then let the plant come into bloom. Debudding puts the strength into root growth from whence we get our good foliage. When you have this how can you miss with bloom? I just had a thought. I love miniatures but haven’t had much success with them due to drying out. I think I’ll learn from my own article and try growing them in clay pots sunk into damp sphagnum. It seems like a good idea. Perhaps after I tried the method I will report on my success or failure (but I should think positive shouldn’t I?) Well here is my offering. There is nothing new or sensational. Feeling that advertising pays off because they repeat and repeat. Per¬ haps someone reading this will find one of these suggestions interesting enough to try. Happy growing. And why don’t you, dear reader, share your experiences with us? DEBUDDING: I think this was my hard¬ est lesson. I let one bloom stalk come into bloom at which time I check to make sure the blossom is true to variety (and here is where you need that MASTER LIST of varieties pub¬ Have you ever thought of giving a year's membership in the African Violet Society of America as an appreciation gift to a club speaker? A gift card will be enclosed. Introducing WEST OF MISS. AFRICAN VIOLET SPECIAL Variegated Violet SPECIAL WEST OF MISS. DELIVERED PRICES (Postpaid) The Finest in Soluble Fertilizers Designed and Manufactured by ROBERT B. PETERS CO.JNC. 2833 PENNSYLVANIA ST., ALLENTOWN, PA 64 Sonja Cuneo^ 58 Hill St., Tewksbury, Mass. In the June 1964 issue I asked you— our readers— your opinion about “people news” and ‘Violet news”, plus suggestions on improving this column. Since then- 1 have received many, many letters and felt it only fair to let ALL our readers know what these opinions are and also what CHANGES will be forthcoming in this column. The heaviest criticism received was “your print is too small”. To this we ALL agree but if we were to revert back to the larger print many clubs would not have their news in this column. At present we have OVER THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ■affiliated chapters! If each club was to send me news for each issue we would need a separate magazine for ail the club and show news or be forced to reduce our print size to such a point that we would need a high powered micro¬ scope to read it! Both of these “suggestions” certainly are not feasible. The most complaints received was concerning the “people news”. There seems to be many 'who feel that far too much of this column is devoted to the listing of officers whom they (other readers) do not know, and that they prefer to read more about violets, programs evolving around violets, special club projects involving violets, name of violets that win those ribbons, descriptions of the theme of club shows, more information on our “kissing cousins” (other gesneriads), and MOST of all, to my surprise, MORE photographs of VIOLETS, their “kissing cousins”, arrange¬ ments, and photographs depicting the theme highlight of your shows, etc., and LESS photographs of individuals. To amend these problem areas, I need e.ach of you to HELP! After long, hard and serious discussion and delibera¬ tion with our President, Mr. Burton, the Editor, Mrs. Foote, we have decided to DISCONTINUE the listing of ALL newly elected officers EFFECTIVE with the December issue. This does not mean that NO ONE will not know who is your new President and what is the name of your local club. The name of all affiliated Clubs, Presidents and addresses are listed in our Annual (July) HANDBOOK. (If your Club is NOT listed in the HANDBOOK, please write to: Mrs. Lizeta Tenney Hamilton, Affiliated Chapters Chairman, 675 Soldier Hill Road, Oradell, New Jersey 07649.) By deleting the listing of newly elected officers we will be able to elaborate more on the news people wish to re.ad. More information on that outstanding guest you had at one of your meetings, an unusual way to build up that treasury, “helping others grow violets” projects; projects that received outstanding interest among your members, and any item that you think other clubs will be Interested in. Also do send photographs of your handsome violets that won ribbons and their names too, photographs of your shows’ _theme, photographs of your unusual education dis¬ play, photographs of prize winning arrangements are ALWAYS in demand, and photographs, too, of the “kissing cousins” that won those first prizes. Some may be disappointed in less emphasis to be placed on people and more emphasis on. our violets, but perhaps we have been going a little too far off the track-- -the aim of this Society is towards the advancement, cultural im¬ provement and enjoyment of African violets, and since the overall consensus at this time is violets, let’s ALL pitch in and try it for awhile? No other suggestions were made and we are still open to them. If any one wishes to express their opinions, please drop me a note at any time. In the article written in the June 1984 issue, I did make a suggestion and an unusual twist came out of it. The suggestion was to start a "CALENDAR OF COMING SHOWS" which would only give Club name, date and time of show, place, and show theme. Exactly five letters were in favor of this idea, no letters against, and heavens knows, a stack of letters giving Club name, date, time, place and theme of forthcoming violet shows. I do smile over this “suggestion” which now is reality, as previous issues indi¬ cate we have a CALENDAR OF COMING SHOWS. This was the easiest, fastest, and smoothest adjustment ever made to an idea! Many of you I have written to personally, and to others I wish to express my sincere thanks for your most helpful suggestions, without which we would not be able to serve you efficiently, effectively, and most of all to have CLUB and SHOW NEWS as YOU so desire. ★ ★ ★ The AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF PHOENIX, Arizona, held their annual show. “Alice in Violetland”. Over three times as many violets were displayed over last year’s show. Thanks are extended Mrs. Ted B. Butler, program chairman, for helping the club members grow better and more beauti¬ ful violets. Mrs. Mary Austin, president, won Queen of Show and Show Tri-Color award plus sweepstakes for her “Christmas Holly”. Mrs. Austin also won the National Gold Rosette for her plaints of “Delft Imperial”, “Persian Treasure,” and “California”. The arrangements top award went to Mrs. Sara Butler. The table arrangement award plus Artistic Sweepstake Award went to Marty Carpenter. Mrs. Phern Brown received the National Purple Rosette. A special award went to Mrs. Ethel Thalheimer for her Saintpaulia lonantha. Above all, the Green Rosette was won by the club, plus the National Blue Ribbon for their beautiful Year Book which was on display at the Convention in Baltimore. ★ ★ ★ “Violet ' Colorama” was the theme of the AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF GREATER KANSAS CITY (Kansas City, Missouri) Annual Show. Their Show Chairman, Mrs. Albert Lefebvre, won Sweepstakes and Mrs. Keith Myers was Runner-Up to Sweepstakes. Mrs. Lefebvre was Queen of Show with “Pink Fandango” plus the Gold Award with “Ladora”, “Valor”, and Calumet Beacon”. Runner Up to Queen was “Ordalia” raised by Mrs. Myers. Mrs. Erwin Danly won the Purple Award with “Blue Chips”, “Pink Coquette”, and “Master Blue”. ★ ★ ★ “Violets Everywhere” was the theme of the AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE’S (Syracuse, New York) Annual Show. The focal point was the court of honor and in, the decorative artistic classes featuring African violets in a man’s office, on the mantel, in an unusual container and dish gardens. Mrs. E. H. Graves won Queen of Show with “Purple Choice” and Runner Up to Sweepstakes. “Icy 65 Peach” was Runner up to Queen, and the President’s Class was “Mrs. Pink”, both plants raised by Mrs. Mariano Lescuola. Mrs. Robert Walsh was Junior Queen winner with ‘‘Cousin Janet” and was also Sweepstakes winner plus an award for the largest blooming plant, her “Blue Modiste”. Runner up to Junior Queen went to Mrs. Vandel Abraham for her ‘‘White Perfection” and her ‘‘Paul Bunyan” received the Lyons’ Award. In the Commercial Classes, Queen of Show, ‘‘Just Peachy”, Junior Queen, ‘‘Junior Miss” and the President’s Class, ‘‘Mr. Blue” awards went to Mrs. Duane Champion. Runner up to Queen, ‘‘Blooming Fool”, plus Sweepstakes went to Mrs. Harold Schmelling. Stewart Bobbett took the Runner up to Junior Queen with ‘‘Junior Miss”, largest blooming plant, “Tra-la”, plus Runner up to Sweepstakes awards. ‘‘Wedding Reception” received Queen of Show in the decorative classes. The design was submitted by Mrs. Schmelling, who also won Sweepstakes in the Decorative class. Mrs. Cham¬ pion was Runner Up to Queen with her artistic design entitled ‘‘Heavenly Inspiration”. Mrs. Champion also received a special award of merit for her design of ‘‘Family Room”, plus Runner up to Sweepstakes in the decorative class. ★ ★ ★ The Show Must Go On should have been the theme of the TALLAHASSEE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY’S first annual show. During the past months, it is with much regret to learn that Mrs. Carl Lunn and Mrs. William Fleet have passed away. Both ladies were hard avid workers and growers of beautiful violets. Just prior to the opening of the show one member fell down and broke her ankle in three places, which put her in the hospital; another member had to have an operation; and one of the girls’ husband had surgery. Mrs. Lila Mills, their president, had to put out an S.O.S. and was fortunate to have her calls answered by members in Panama City, Florida. ‘‘Four Seasons With African Violets” did get off the ground and was a complete success. Queen of Show, ‘‘Blue Foam”, Tri-Color, Artistic Design — ‘‘Spring With Violets” awards were won by Mrs. Earl Carter. Mrs. Henry Mills won opposite to Queen, ‘‘Purple Prince”, Sweepstakes, and the National Gold Rosette Award for ‘‘Coon Valley”, ‘‘Green Dawn”, and ‘‘Hugenot”. There were 247 entries. ★ ★ ★ The AFRICAN VIOLETEERS OF POMPANO BEACH, Florida, held their third annual show entitled ‘‘Violet Reflections”. There were 107 entries by 14 members! Mrs. Elizabeth Holm took most top honors. She won Sweep- stakes, Queen of Show plus a silver award with ‘‘Pink Coquette, and Junior Queen with ‘‘Touch of Fire”. ★ ★ ★ The RALEIGH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, Raleigh, North Carolina, held its ninth annual show, ‘‘Her Majesty — The Violet”. To carry out their theme, an antique screen was used as a background forming stained glass windows that were painted in colors of African violet blossoms. The table covering was crushed orchid sheets, and on a throne was displayed one violet — ‘‘Wonderlust”. Two huge hydrangeas were used in urns below. Their horticulture display ‘‘growing under lights” was awarded a Tri-Color ribbon. Mrs. H. E. Springer received two plant Gro-Lights (presented by Westinghouse Lamp Division) for winning Sweepstakes. ★ ★ ★ ‘‘African Violets in Fairy Tales” was the theme of the CAPITOL DISTRICT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY’S (Albany, New York) annual show. The theme was carried out in a stage setting which consisted of a huge castle painted on a backdrop; in the foreground the ‘‘good fairy” was waving her wand over Pandora’s box which was overflowing with violets. The theme was also carried out in the decorative classes, each of which bore the name of a well known fairy tale. Mrs. F. H. Galpin won first prize in the decora- COMING EVENTS OCTOBER 1965 October 2-3 — (2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. respectively). Annual show^ “Violet Time in Wisconsin” WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS, at the Milwau¬ kee Inn, 916 E. State St., Milwaukee, Wiscon¬ sin. October 2-3 — Anual show “Lovely Violets At Various Seasons” LEHIGH VALLEY AF¬ RICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, at Pennsylvania, Power and Light Building, 9th and Hamilton Sts., Allentown, Pennsylvania. NOVEMBER 1965 November 6-7 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fifth semi-annual show, NAUGATONIC AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, at Boothe Memorial Hall, North Main St., Stratford, Connecticut. five classes with an interpretation of ‘‘Hansel and Gretel”, and the second award for decorative interpretation of ‘‘Jack and the Bean Stalk.” Mrs. Earl Raymond won Sweepstakes and Mrs. Galpin Runner-Up to Sweepstakes in the decorative classes. ‘‘Rosy Posy” entered by Mr. Roy Shaver won Queen of Show. Mrs. Nelson Hopper won Runner Up to Queen with ‘‘Sun Dance”, Runner Up to Sweepstakes and an award for the largest blooming violet with her plant ‘‘Daphne”. Junior Queen was ‘‘Tynamite” won by Mrs. David Cook who also won Sweepstakes. The Runner Up to Junior Queen went to Mrs. Hopper for ‘‘Master Blue”. Mrs. Lester Coughtry received an award for the smallest blooming plant in show, ‘‘Master Blue”. Mrs. Cook won the National first award with her plants of “Masquerade”, “Pink Riot” and “Shag”. The New York State first award went to Mr. Shaver for his “White Perfection”. ★ ★ ★ The GLASS CITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB of Toledo, Ohio, received the National Green Rosette for its 9th annual show. Queen of Show was “Bloomin’ Fool”, ex¬ hibited by Mrs. Carl Fleming, who also won the Elizabeth Hansen award for the best variegated, “Green Confetti”, plus the Beatrice Kuder award for the best arrangement and Sweepstakes. Mrs. Charles Crawford won Princess of Show with “Chanticleer”, which also won the largest blooming plant award. Mrs. Crawford also won the Granger Introduction Award with “Chanticleer”. The Irene Fleming award for the best blue ribon plant of “Blue Adora” went to Mrs. Clarence Kuder. The Ohio State African Violet Society awards were won by Mrs, Kuder, 1st prize, for “White Madonna”, “Encore”, and “Antique Mahogany”. Mrs. Fleming won the 2nd prize with “Pine Oak”, “Crim¬ son Challenge”, and “Mrs. B.” 66 The VI CLUB (Detroit, Michigan) presented “Encore” as their fifth annual show. Staging was done by Mrs. J. Cassidy, which included replicas depicting all previous Vi Club shows — “Violets cMi Parade”, “Violets in Decoration”, “Violets in Hawaii” and “Colorama”. Queen of Show, “Fury”, runner up to Queen, “Californian”, plus largest blue ribbon plant and sweepstakes awards went to Mrs. Marvin Newcomb. Ward Cherry won King of Show with “HiLight”, Runner up to King with “Big Sweep”, plus the best in the variegated class. ★ ★ ★ THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY AND VICINITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (New York) held theii 14th annual show. Their theme “Hootenanny”, was carried out by having the hall decorations and their artistic classes based on folk songs. Queen of Show was won by Mrs. Wesley Pease with “Purple Choice”. This plant also won the awards in a special Presidential class “First Beau” was Runner Up to Queen and “Clem” was Junior Queen; both plants were entered by Mrs. Frank Mazzarella. “Fire Bright” exhibited by Lewis Cook won Runner Up to Junior Queen. The Rosette for Sweepstakes was won by Mrs. Roy Nichols. Mrs. Mazzarella won Runner Up to Sweepstakes. Queen in the Artistic Classes went to Mrs. Elmer Ace for her entry “Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly”. The arrangement “Lavenders Blue, Dilly, Dilly” entered by Mrs. John McCaughey won Runner Up to Queen. Mrs, Ace won Sweepstakes in the Artistic Classes and Mrs. Mildred Red¬ man took Runner Up to Sweepstakes. ★ ★ ★ The AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF STATEN ISLAND (New York) held their sixth annual show, “A Spring Song NOVELTY IVY PLANTS Ideal for totem poles, hanging baskets, artistic arrangements with violets and show plants. Well rooted plants from 2M: Glacier Green Ripple Gold Dust Buckley’s Miniature Feather Needlepoint Williamsiana Gold Heart Ivalace Fan Pixie Ustler’s Self Branching Tri-Leaf Marion Beauty 6— $3.50 12-^6.00 pots: Telekurl Snowflake Big Deal Heart California Green California Gold Variegated Algerian Shamrock Lace Vale Weber’s Hahn’s Self Branching Ideal Maple Queen Star 25 — $10.50 Pre-paid Descriptive list for stamp MRS. N. B. WILSON 41 Love Street , Austell, Georgia 20001 A.V.M. of Violets”, carried out by two arrangements made by Mrs. Joseph Kempf. One arrangement used a statue of St. Francis with bird bath and birds over a large piece of driftwood. Forsythia, pussy willows and violets were used for accents. The other arrangement depicted a young girl in the center holding an episcia and surrounded by leafy plants with violets in the foreground. Mrs. Walter Hunt won Queen of Show with “Wintergreen”, Runner Up to Queen with “Angela”, the National Gold Rosette with “American Vigor”, “Blue Chips” and “Afterglow”. Mrs. Hunt also won the New York State award with “Blue Riot” as well as Sweepstakes. Mrs, Matthew Sheridan received a trophy in the decorative class for her arrangement “Woodland Scene”. ★ ★ ★ The PARMATOWN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB (Parma, Ohio) held their fifth annual show. Top honors in the fluorescent light grown class were: “Jubilee”, Queen of Show, entered by Mrs. Leonard Vavruska, “Mint Glow”, Princess of Show, entered by Mrs. Fred Fisco. In the window grown class, Mrs. Martin Kraemer won Queen of Show with “Double Purple”, and Mrs. Wm. Stricklorath WOE Princess of Show with “Fiesta Flare”. The Hazel Drouineau award, a large silver Paul Revere bowl (which is a traveling award) was won by Mrs. Stricklorath for the smallest best blue ribbon plant which was “Frilled Don Juan”. ★ ★ ★ Plans are underway to form a State African Violet Society in CONNECTICUT. Connecticut Affiliated Chapters have already been advised of the forming of this Society. Dues will be $1.00 per year. Any one wishing to join the Connecticut Society please contact: Mrs, William Wilson, Temporary Treasurer, 204 Giddings Avenue, Windsor, Con- FOR AFRICAN VIOLETS . . . and other plants. The NEW All-steel Vi© Holda PLANT STAND Sturdy, heavy gauge all-steel welded. 40” high. Will not tilt or tip. Holds 11 plants. 10 on revolving arms extending outward 8" to 12" from center shaft. Arms mov¬ able to any position to en¬ hance beauty of display and allow even sun and air exposure. Light weight, Easily dismantled for clean¬ ing. Antique black; white or fawn tan enamel. ORDER BY MAIL TODAY Only $14.95 each, plus $1.00 for packing and postage. (Canada $2.00). Specify color desired. Send check or money order; OP C.O.D. Satisfaction guaranteed. Circular on request. VIO HOLDA MANUFACTURING CO. Box 915 Dept.64-S Topeka, Kan. The Originol Stod with Revolving Arms 67 necticut. The name of this, new Society will be: NUTMEG STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY^ ★ ★ ★ The NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY of Huntington, L.I., New York puts out a monthly bulletin which goes to all their members. Such news as future meeting “guest” speakers, names of new members, break¬ down of their committees’, current treasury balance, plus a wealth of other information can be found in their bulletin. ★ ★ ★ THE SUNSHINE CITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB of St. Petersburg, Florida held its 2nd annual show, “A Rainbow of Violets”. The theme was carried out with a large rainbow fashioned of multi-colored net ending in pots of gold. Queen of Show was won by Mrs. Mildred Doucette for “Delft Imperial”. Mrs. Doucette also won Runner Up to Queen with “Gumdrop”, Junior Runner Up with “Fire Brand” and also the Sweepstakes award. Blue ribbons went to Mrs. Herbert Weldon for her unusual “Totem Pole”, to Mrs. F. Phillips for her niche “Home Brew”, an antique coffee grinder with violet “Coon Valley” in the drawer; to Mrs. P. F. Thomson for her arrangement of miniatures, and to Mrs. Robert Guthrie for her niche “Peace and Love”. Their show tied in with the Festival of States which is an annual affair in St. Petersburg and the Club gained con¬ siderable recognition through TV, radio and the newspapers. ★ ★ ★ The OMAHA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB of Omaha, Ne¬ braska held its annual show entitled “International Violet Time” which was a complete success to the enjoyment of their members. ★ ★ ★ The AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF EAST TEXAS, Tyler, Texas, held its 2nd annual show “African Violets — At Home, Everywhere”. Mrs. Carl Pulcifer, club president, won the Gold Rosette with “Double Black Cherry”, “Texas Bouquet”, and “Double White Pride”. Mrs. Ira C. Wells won the Duchess award with “Persian Capri” plus Sweepstakes. Mrs. S L. Hilton won Queen of Show with “Magic Flame” plus Junior Queen with “Red Candle”. The Princess award went to Mrs. Margaret Hamilton for “Co-ed”. In the arrangement class, Mrs. John Griffith won the Tri-Color award for most blue ribbons in this class. ★ ★ ★ The OLD DOMINION AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB in North¬ ern Virginia, held its 5th annual show “The Legend Makers”. The Gold Rosette was awarded to Mrs. T. B. McKneeley for “Delft Imperial”, “Top Sail”, and “Lavender Beauty”. The Purple Rosette winner was Mrs. John H. Burt with “Cavalier”, “Red Crown”, and “Sweetheart Blue”. Queen-of-Show winner was Mrs. Philip E. Taylor with “Shag”: Runner-Up was “Water Lily” raised by J. Irving Knott. The Junior Runner-Up winner plus Sweep- stakes went to Mrs. Peter Nuylanes. “Pocahontas” was the best arrangement and was submitted by Mrs. Fred K. Durni; “Robin Hood” won 2nd place in arrangements for Mrs. John J. Gossage; and “Marco Polo” won 3rd place in arrangements also for Mrs. Gossage plus the Sweepstakes in this class. ★ ★ ★ The MICHIGAN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, Michigan, held its annual show, “Violets in Orbit”. The theme was attractively carried out with a rocket surrounded by violets. Mrs, Amelia Wilcox won Queen of Show with “Double Black Cherry”. She also won Sweepstakes. The LANSING SAINTAPULIANS of Mason, Michigan, won the best club project award ; the BORDER CITIES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB of Detroit, won 2nd place in this class; and THE FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF GRAND RAPIDS, won the 3rd prize. ★ ★ ★ The BORDER CITIES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB of Detroit, Michigan held its annual show “Violets in Royalty”. Mrs. 1ST BIRTHDAY^ — "Our First Birthday" won the National Green Rosette for the Rhode Island African Violet Society. Mrs. Olivio DoPace won Queen of the Show with "Blushing Supreme", plus the sweepstakes award. The National Gold Rosette was won by Mrs. Carolyn Guerton with "Melody Air," "Cavalier" and "Snow Ballet." Marilyn Francher won Queen of Show with “Angel Child”. Novice Queen award went to Tony Newnham for “Green Confetti”. Sweepstakes award went to Mrs. Avis Newcomb. ★ ★ ★ “Violet Symphony” a production that lived up to its theme with beauty and harmony received the National Green Rosette for THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF EAST BAY, (California) annual show. Mrs. Sherman J. Mann prepared an educational exhibit which attracted a crowd of interested viewers at all times. Mrs. Edward M. Blair, president, gave lectures and demonstrations for correct violet growing methods. Some of the local commercial growers put on exhibits showing many new varieties avail¬ able. The National table which was well displayed, called attention to the role which National plays in the success of our local clubs. Mrs. Raymond Kinsey evaluated all plants before they went onto the plant sale table. Mrs. Phil F. Simpson received the award for the theme display por¬ traying “Violet Symphony”. Sweepstakes was won by Mrs. Edward Anachutz. The violets that won high honors were: “Cotton Clouds”, “Malta”, “Pink Fandango”, “Elegance”, “Lilac Dale” and “Ann Spencer”. ★ ★ ★ The AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF UTAH, held its 13th annual show “The Dear Old Golden Rule Days”, Mrs. William Naylor won the National Gold Rosette with “Snow Ballet”, “Wedgewood”, and “Never Lovelier”. The National Purple Rosette award went to Mrs. Hoyt Conger with “Double Black Cherry”, “Charm Song”, and “Black Magic”. Mrs. Walter Blank won the award of Distinction and the Tri-Color ribbon in the arrangement class. A very attractive part of the show was a beautiful display of seedlings propagated and grown by Mrs. Fred Weyland for which she received 9 blue ribbons. Among this group were “Adele” and “Blue Alisa” registered this year by Mrs. Weyland. Mrs. Naylor also won blue ribbons for her seed¬ lings. The National Green Rosette was also awarded to the Club. ★ ★ ★ “Violets Around the World” was the theme of the annual show of the COLUMBUS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY in Ohio. Mrs. Elmer Lusk won Queen of Show with “Angel Child”, Princess of Show with “Peggy”, Hulda Evans award for best blue “King Neptune”, the Julia Pladt award for best red “Red Candle”, the National Gold Rosette with “Sierra Giant”, “Spring Song”, and “Sweetheart Blue”. Mrs. Lusk also won Sweepstakes. Mrs. Leroy Tucker won the Fran Olson award for the best Fran Olson origination with “Promise Me”. Mrs. Eugene Simmons won the Novice award and Mrs. John Steckle won the largest plant award with “Black Cherry”. The show was also awarded the National Green Rosette. 68 The “GREEN THUMB” AFRICAN VIOLET SOaETY OF “THE MASTICS”, Long Island, New York, held their first annual show. Queen of Show was “Purple Pepper Mint” and Runner Up to Queen was “Pink Riot”. Both awards went to Mrs. Joseph Weynand. Junior Queen was “Delectable” won by Mrs. Rudolph Beler. Mrs. Maria Koster received the Smallest plant in show award with “Raspberry”. The Largest plant in show award went to Mrs. Mary Raynor for her “Lavanda”, she also won Sweepstakes. Mrs. Raymond Moffett won Sweepstakes in the Arrangement classes. (This Club was organized last September and our congratulations to you on accomplishing the* feat of your first show at such an early age!) ★ ★ ★ The FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF DALLAS, Texas, held their 11th annual show, “Violet Magic”. Queen of Show was won by Mrs. E. F. Wilson for her “Miss North Carolina”. Mrs. Wilson also won Sweepstakes plus award of distinction for her arrangement utilizing violets and magic. Mrs. Wailand D. Wilson won the arrangements Sweepstakes plus the Tri-Color arrangement award. Mrs. Edward E. Bone won the Lambert Rotating trophy for her plant, “Pink Horizon”. Mrs. C. Hugh Heard won the double violet award for her “Daisy Mae”. Mrs. F. B. Davis won the Ann Hofmann trophy for her “Sir Anthony”, plus the Minnie Bone trophy for the best collection of 3 named violets “Doll Dance”, “Savannah Sweetheart”, and “Clementine”. Mrs. Davis also won the Nell Heard trophy for the best variegated with “Mint Marble”. The award of merit went to Mrs. John C. Allen for “Delft Imperial”, plus the Lambert award for the arrangement depicting the theme of their show. ★ ★ ★ The SEVEN VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY held their 4th Annual Show. Queen of Show was “Sister Janet” won by Mrs. Willis McDuffee, Runner Up winner was Mrs. Herbert Marvin with “Water Lily”, Junior Queen award went to Mrs. Wade Gregory for “Racy Red”, Runner up to Junior was “Chirp’’ submitted by Mrs. E. D. McCaskill, Sweepstakes award went to Mrs. McDuffee, Runner Up to Mrs. Marvin. Mrs. McDuffee alSo won largest plant award with “Wedgewood”. The Gold Rosette award went to Mrs. McDuffee, too, for “White Pride Supreme”, “Fury”, and “Giant Blue Crest”. The Purple Rosette was won by Mrs. McCaskill for “Lilian Jarrett”, “Isle of Dreams”, and “Green Confetti”. The New York State Award went to Mrs. Marvin for “Water Lily”. In the arrangement classes. Queen and Runner up went to Mrs. McCaskill and King was won by Mr. Herbert Marvin. ★ ★ ★ “Violet Club Revue” was the theme of the 13th annual show for the METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, Missouri. Mrs. M. Pozsgay won Queen of Show, “Sweetheart Blue”, First Maid of Honor, “Paul Bunyan”, Second Maid of Honor, “Waterlily”, Princess (miniature) “Redderness”, plus the National Gold Rosette with “Ohio Bountiful”, “Red Crown”, and “Charm Song”, and Sweep- stakes. The Wee Princess (miniature) award went to Mrs. A. H. Zimmer for “Brown Elf”. In the artistic division, the award of distinction was won by Mrs. V. Kunz. In the arrangement class, the award of distinction went to Mrs. Charles Dedera ★ ★ ★ “Violets Overflow” was the theme of the MOBY DICK AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, New Bedford, Massachussetts, an¬ nual show. Mrs. J. Edward Melanson won Queen with “Shag” and the Sweepstakes award. Mrs. John Kock won Runner up to Queen with “Sailor Girl” plus the Junior Queen with “Diane’s Delight”. Runner up to Junior Queen award went to Mrs. Murray for “Jane Starr”. Mrs. Murray also won the Special Award Rosette for her educational display. Mrs. Lester Wingate received a Special Award Rosette for her staging of the show, which interpreted the theme with a beautiful fountain surrounded with many violets. Mrs. James Scott received a Special Award Rosette FLORIFEROUS— This lovely “Boyce Eden" won for Mrs. S. Malorana the Most Floriferousaward at the South Florido African Violet club's annual show in Coral Gables, Fla. Mrs. Maiorona's “Persian Angel" was named Queen of the Show. Tri-Color winner in artistic, “Praise God." was arranged by Mrs. H. Bassing. for her novel container exhibit “Scales of Justice” featuring all plants of “Tynamite”. Mrs. Walter E. Moore received a Special Award Rosette for the best arrangement “A Splash of Color” ★ ★ ★ “Hi-Fashions in Violets” was theme of the AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF BEAUMONT, (Texas) annual show. The National Gold Rosette was won by Mrs. H. G. Cook for her violets “American Vigor”, “White Pride”, and “Red Candle”. The National Purple Rosette was won by Mrs. X. R. Randall for her “Black Cherry”, “Wind and Sea”, and “Pink Coquette”. Mrs. Randall also won Sweep- stakes, three tri-color awards for; highest scoring violet AFRICAN VIOLETS Vigorous plants grown in IVi" pots — 75^, $1.00 and $1.25 Many New Varieties SOIL, POTS, LABELS, ETC. Send for our free illustrated folder VOLKMANN BROS. GREENHOUSES 2714 Minert Street Dallas, Texas 75219 69 “Atomic Gold’’: her arrangement, featuring “Tommy Lou”; and best seedling “Silver Sands’’ by Mrs. H. G. Cook. Special displays were put in by Mrs. George Vallin, Mrs. R. L. Stuart and Mrs H. G. Cook. The educational display was designed by Mrs. Cook, Mrs. C. O. Barbay, and Mrs. D. D. Brenniny. The Club also received the National Green Rosette, ★ ★ ★ “Maytime’’ was the theme of the 5th annual show of the NAUGATONIC AFRICAN VIOLET SOCTETY, Connecticut. Queen of Show was “Red ’N Gold’’ entered by Mrs. Joseph Adams, Jr., who also won runner up to Queen with “Green Confetti’’ plus the Sweepstakes award winner. Mrs. Newell Mallette was awarded the National Gold Rosette for “Persian Delight’’, “Chanticleer’’ and “Master Blue’’. Mrs. Mallette was also second runner upper to Queen with “Tiny Rose’’ plus first runner up for Sweepstakes. Mrs. Julius Fargeot was second runner up to Sweepstakes. The smallest blue ribbon award went to Mrs. James Branch for “Diamond Lil’’. The President’s Challenge award went to Mrs. Ernest Gorgens for “Merilee’’. Mrs. George Boose received a special award for her education exhibit. The club also received the National Green Rosette for their show. ★ ★ ★ “May Melody of Violets’’ was the theme of the TREATY TOWN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY’S (Ohio) 12th annual show. Mrs. Carl Meyer went off with top prizes, winning Queen of Show with “Delft Imperial’’, largest blooming plant award with “Wintry Night’’, plus Sweep- stakes. The smallest blooming plant award was won by Dorothy Kenworthy with “Dabs and Splashes’’. Over 14.3 entries were made by the members and the plants were exceptionally beautiful. ★ ★ ★ The FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET STUDY CLUB OF ASHTA¬ BULA, Ohio, held its 10th annual show recently. The theme, “Violet Carnival’’, featured a rotating merry-go-round and ferris wheels. Queen of Show was won by Mrs. Harold Armstrong with “Water Lily’’. Mrs. Clyde Rossa was Sweepstakes winner. The outstanding violets of the show were: “Savannah Sweetheart’’, “Black Angel’’, “Plum Tip’’, “Lilian Jarrett’’, “Sparkling Waters’’, “Heritage’’, “Irene Fleming’’, “Red Gold Lace’’, “Rosy Rhythm’’, “Angela’’ and “Double Black Cherry’’. ★ ★ ★ With Longview, Washington, situated at the confluence of three rivers, the LONGVIEW AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB chose “Violets by the River’’ for their show theme. Mrs. M. H. Freter’s “Delft Imperial’’ won Queen of Show. Miss Mary Clanfield won Sweepstakes and her violet “Firebrand’’ won the variegated award. Mrs. Edwin Buckley won the best large plant award with “Wedgewood”, and Mrs. A. W. Martin won the small plant award with “Sugar Frosting’’. Mrs. Rex Wakefield won the Presi¬ dent’s award (a year’s subscription to AVSA magazine) for her club project plant “Geld Dust’’. Mrs. E. A. Peterson won a rosette for her Columbia Beauties arrangement, featuring violets, lily-of-the-valley set in an abalone shell, Mrs. Gordon Mackey’s prize winning artistic arrangement carrying out the show’s theme, featured a miniature picnic scene on a river bank lined with African violets. The educational table featured various cartoons on how not to grow a violet. ★ ★ ★ The SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY OF WILLIAMSVILLE, New York held its third annual show, the theme, “Renaissance’’, vying with all the magnificent specimen plants for top attention. Queen of Show was won by Mrs. Angelo C. Alaimo with “Jolly Giant’’, which also received the Lyndon Lyon’s award. Runner up to Queen was “Pom Pom’’ entered by Mrs. Samuel J. Emmanuels who also won Sweepstakes. Junior Queen was “Sparkling Red’’ entered by Mrs. Merkle. Largest blooming plant was “Persian Swirls’’ won by Mrs. Alaimo; smallest violet. WINS AWARD — Mrs. Arthur Silvernail won Queen of the Show with "Venetian Rose" at the 12th annual show, "Festival of Violets", held by the Jamestown African Violet club of Jamestown, N.Y. She also walked off with Runner up to Queen with "Pink Riot", Junior Queen "Shin¬ ing Prince", Runner up to Junior Queen, "Star Gazer", Princess "Fire Dance", Sweepstakes award, the National Purple Rosette for "Green Dawn", "Blue Vista", and "Isle of Dreams", Queen in the Decorators' class, plus the New York State award for her "Pink Riot". Other winners were: Gold Rosette award, Mrs. S. Flyger's "Command Per¬ formance". "Shag", and "Highland Beau"; The Court of Honor awards. Miss M. L. Payne's "Coon Valley", Mrs. Claude Swanson's "Seagrapes" and "Christmas Holly"; Mrs. Siguard Flyger's "Betsy Ross"; "Sudden Spring", runner up to Princess, Mrs. R. Erickson; runner up to sweepstakes award, Mrs. George Hall; Mrs. Flyger's "Beth", the largest plant award; club project award. Miss Payne's "Master Blue"; Decorator's class. Mrs. Gordon Carlson, Runner up to Queen; Mrs. Elmer Rose, Decorator's Sweep- stakes, and Mrs. Sherman Bisson, the Runner up to sweepstakes. The club received the Affiliated Chapters' Green Rosette award for the 2nd consecutive year. “Yellow Eye’’, award went to Mrs. Marquis Speer. The best specimen plant of an old variety was won by Mrs. Oehman with “Scooped Beauty’’. Best Gesneriad award went to Mrs. Edward Grehlinger for her Episcia “Tropical Topaz’’. In the commercial classes, Mrs. Kieffer won Queen with “Double White Pride’’, and Runner up to Queen with “Pink Coquette’’, In the Junior section (15 years old or younger) Donna Oehman won top honors, with Patty Oehman runner up and Anita Emmanuels winning the best unhsual container award. ★ ★ ★ “Sing a Song of Violets’’ was the theme of the LONG ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY’S, (Freeport, L.I., New York) 11th annual show. Queen of Show, “Beth”, Junior Queen, “Shag”, and Sweepstakes were awarded to Mrs. William Prescott. Best arrangement, “Folk Tunes”, was won by Mrs. J. Howard Poulson. Second best arrange¬ ment award went to Mrs. J. Berman for “Rhapsody in Blue”, who also won the Sweepstakes in arrangements. The National Gold Rosette award went to Mrs. Prescott for “Bloomin’ Fool”, “Chateaugay”, and Champion’s “Water Lily”. The show also won the National Green Rosette, ★ ★ ★ “Holiday of Violets” was the theme of the UTICA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY’S (New York) 10th annual show. In the amateur classes, Mrs. William Grabowski won Queen 70 I REMEMBER — ^Mrs. L. W. Steele is shown with some of her violets that helped her win the sweepstakes award at the first judged show, "I Remember/' held by the Metro¬ politan African Violet society of Peoria, Ill. Mrs. Vernon Wooland received a special award of merit for “Lavender Shadows." Best of show winner was Mrs. Joe Beardi for her artistic design and Mrs, Albert Bessler received an award for her education table. of Show with “Lilian Jarrett”, Junior Queen, with sport of “After Glo’’, runner up to Junior Queen with “Pink and White”, and Sweepstakes. Mrs. William Walters won runner up to Queen with “Purple Choice” and runner up in Sweepstakes, plus an award for the smallest blooming violet. Mrs. Emery Perkins, Sr., won the Gesneriad award with a gloxinia. Mrs. Grabowski won the National Gold Rosette with “Delft Imperial”, “Lilian Jarrett”, and “Pink Ideal”. Clarence Sheppard won the Purple Rosette with “Fire Bright”, “Candy Lips” and “Pom Pom”. Mrs. Walters won the New York State Rosette with “Master Blue”. Cerri Flowers also won the National Gold Rosette with “Diamond Lil”, “Candy Lips”, and “Master Blue”, plus the New York State Rosette with “Persian Treasure” in the Commercial class. The Lyndon Lyon awards went to: Mrs. Grabowski, first, with “Master Blue”, Mrs. Wal¬ ters, second, with “Clipper”, and Mrs. J. Vincent Gilbert, third, with “Tidy”. In the commercial classes, Mrs. Cerri Flowers won Queen with “Tommy Lou, Runner up with “Maisie Yakie”, Junior with “Clem”, and Runner up Junior with var. sport of “Peak of Pink”. Mrs. Clarence Sheppard won awards for smallest blooming plant and best seedling in show awards. The show also coveted the National Green Rosette. ★ ★ ★ The GLENDALE CHAPTER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, California, presented its 7th annual show “Fiesta of Violets”. Queen was “Blackberry Fluff” won by Mrs. June Moss. The Council Rosette went to George M. Carpentier for “Luxury”. Mr. Carpentier also won the best aquamatic planter class with “Red Tango”. The theme of show award went to Mrs. Josephine Litton, who also won the general arrangement award and the vloletitas (miniature) arrangement award. Sweepstakes went to Mr. Arthur Glotfelty; best miniature “Zanzibar” to Mrs. Louise Hart; best semi-miniature, “Fancy Pants” to Mrs. Grace Moore; and the best novice award “Artie Night” went to Alice Turner. The Club has a 45 minute “work¬ shop” prior to each meeting. Each month the panel is different, club members who give many ideas and ways of culture which in turn is a great help to the “new growers” and “old pros” who find they can always learn a bit more, and all receive their information first hand. ★ ★ ★ “Hi Country Violets” won the National Green Rosette for the ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCIL’S, (Colorado) Annual show. Queen of Show award went to Mrs. Fred Binner for “Rebel”. Mrs. Binner also received the best Geneva award with “Pink Coquette”. Mrs. Frank RAINBOW OF VIOLETS— "Rainbow of Violets" was the theme of the annual show of the Mohawk African Violet Society, Inc., Schenectady, N.Y. The "pot o'gold" at the foot of the rainbow is "Pink Crush," measuring 22 inches in diameter and grown by Olive Fulton. Mrs. Harry Frank was general chairman and Mrs. Frederick Theileman was staging chairman. W. Elliot won the Sweepstakes silver bowl plus the Ger¬ trude Eskridge award for “My Darling”. The Spidell award for the miniature, semi-miniature class went to Mrs. Paul W. Kiesling with “Minneapolis”. Mrs. Kiesling also re¬ ceived a special award for the best Colorado hybridized violet, “Mountain Lakes”, which is a double blue hybridized by Mrs. Richard Carr. Mrs. Carr received a special award for the best seedlings in the show. The best educational table award was presented to Hi HOPES STUDY CLUB. Other clubs participating in this show were: FRIENDLY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, RAINBOW AFRICAN VIOLET SO¬ CIETY, AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF DENVER CHAPTER I, and the TOWN AND COUNTRY SAINTPAULIAN CLUB. QUEEN OF SHOW— Mrs. Karl Ohlson (right) receives a trophy from Mrs. Charles Craig, president of the North Shore African Violet society, for her entry, "Red Candle," which won the Queen of the Show at the club's 10th annual show in Lynn, Mass. The National Gold Rosette Award fell to Alfrieda Tieda for "Gum Drop," "Blue Electra" and "Peak of Pink." The Purple Rosette went to Arlene Taylor for "Blue Modiste," "Emperor Wilhelm" and "Master Blue." A special award went to Michael Kartuz for his display of gesneriads and to Leslie St. Lawrence for his educational exhibit. 71 West Coast Contributions By Clarissa Harris 1222 Second Place, Calimesa# Calif. Meet Millie Blair of Vallejo, Calif. Here is an introduction to a most faithful member of our African Violet Society of Amer¬ ica, Inc., and a diligent worker to promote African Violets in California. Those of us who know her knows she loads her Volkswagen up with her fine display plants and is off to exhibit them in fairs, garden shows and in any public group where there is the opportunity of interesting the public in this outstanding house plant. No task in promoting violet interest is too much for her to undertake. Here’s Millie Blair’s story: I started raising African Violets in 1946, but didn’t have a greenhouse until 1951. This was a 6 X 9 foot which was soon far too small. This was all glass. After a few times of enlarg¬ ing and remodeling, I now have a 12’ x 15’ greenhouse that has glass on the sides to the ground, with a corrugated fiberglass roof in frosty white. The fiberglass roof we were sure would meet our growing conditions and cli¬ mate, but soon found out it was far too light, as the plants were turning a light yellow green. This was in the late summer and early fall, so we had to correct this condition which was done by putting muslin on the inside of the roof. This gave us the correct light for the plants except for a few months in the summer, when it is necessary to put a coat of white wash on the outside of the roof. The set-up inside the greenhouse is built to scale for me as I am rather on the short side. The standard benches that come with greenhouses are far too deep for me to reach to the back without damaging the plants in the front row. The double deck benches are 24” deep around the sides of the greenhouse which is the length of standard nursery flats. The center bench is 3’ x 6’ which is also double deck, giving a working space and growing area on the top bench for large plants that I grow and groom for displays. The heater is thermostatically controlled which is needed just about every night of the year in our Bay area, as well as during the fall, winter and spring months during both day and night. Being in the San Francisco Bay Area, we don’t have too much extremely hot weather, but do have enough to need a circulating cooler controlled by a Fram-O-Stat which has been very effective in keeping the temperature down to between 70° to 80° on our hottest days. The latest convenience is a small six-gallon electric water heater, which gives warm water for the plants right from the hose without the need of warming it before using. Fluorescent Light As the benches in the greenhouse are double deck, it is necessary to have fluorescent light for the bottom bench so that the plants will receive sufficient light to develop into well shaped blooming plants. I use one cool white and one warm white tube in each fix¬ ture. The plants on the bottom benches are usually plants in 5” to 6” pots. I try to raise my plants that I sell, in such a growing program that the average per¬ son buying the plant will continue to have good success when they get the plant home. I use a soil mix that they can buy or mix themselves, a standard fertilizer they can buy. This is one reason I do not use Gro-Lux tubes over my plants, as a good many of my cus¬ tomers raise their plants under natural light conditions. I use standard nursery flats that are lined with 4 mil plastic in place of trays on the benches. These are very easy to handle and clean. The ones that contain the potted plants all have a layer of red lava rock to give added humidity and to keep the potted plants from setting in the water. I usually have 3 or 4 flats that I use for rooted cuttings. These are also lined with plastic. Each rooted cutting is put down in the rooting mix of 1/^ sponge-rok and 1/^ vermiculite in a 21/^” square pot. A flat will hold 60 21/2 ” pots. Then I have 6 or 7 plastic lined flats that I have filled with the 1/^ sponge- rok and 1/2 vermiculite mixture that I use for newly separated plantlets. Small Plants I may handle my small plants just off the leaf cuttings some different than other growers, but it really works for me. When I separate the small plantlets from the leaf, I put them back down in the flats of rooting mix, each with its own label, and all from the same leaf or variety in one row. They are watered with warm water, which has Super-thrive added. 72 They are then covered loosely over the top with Saran Wrap, which allows for plenty of fresh air, but retains moisture, and helps the small plantlets adjust faster. The plantlets re¬ main in the flats about 4 to 6 weeks in which time they develop a sturdy root system. When they are potted into a soil mix, they adjust very well and grow very rapidly. They are usually in blossom in about 3 to 4 months. Since I have been handling my plantlets in this manner I very seldom lose a small plant and they are never limp when potted up. This takes a little extra time but the results are worth it. I usually pot into 21/4” pots for small plants and when the plant needs repotting it goes into either a 21^” or 4” squat pot. This saves time for me. It may take the plant a little longer to come into bloom from the 214.” to a 4” pot but when it does, it is really a fine plant of good size and covered with blossoms. I have used Rescue African Violet mix for all my plants for quite a few years, but since the spring of 1963 I have been using Clarissa Harris’ formula based on Rescue. It is one of the best soil mixes I have ever used. It gives me good sized plants, a sturdy root system, and large bloom of good color and lots of bloom to the plant. When I transplant or repot from one size pot to the next size pot the plants are watered with Super-thrive to help them adjust. After this I don’t fertilize my plants for about 2 or 3 months, as I feel they have ample food for that length of time in all the new soil mix that the pot contains. After that I try to fertilize about once every 2 or 3 weeks. I don’t have a set fertilizer that I use as it seems that I am always receiving samples so I usually try them out, but do use Atlas Fish Emulsion and for a blossom booster I like Hi-bloom. Soil Sterilized My soil mix is always sterilized. For the last eight months I have been using a cement mixer to mix my soil in, which gives a fluffier, more evenly mixed mixture. Mixing in the cement mixer also saves time as I can mix 72 gallons in about 2 hours. Have three large garbage cans that I use to hold my soil mix and they hold the 72 gallons. I have been adding Fermate to my soil mix to help control crown rot and other fungi that attack African Violets. The saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one I believe in. So at least twice a year all the flats containing lava rock are washed and the lava rock treated with an insecticide. This is a preventative measure, which I feel is worth the time. About once very 2 or 3 months the plants, benches and walls of the greenhouse are sprayed with Spider-Mite. In late winter and early spring it is necessary to spray for mildew. I have been using Doo spray, with one or two spray¬ ings, the mildew is cleared up and does not return. To safeguard against earwigs and other crawling insects from getting inside the green¬ house I use a solution of Chlorodane to spray the base of the greenhouse and the soil around it in the spring and fall. I have customers that come for gift plants and they usually want a plant with double blossoms, not too large a plant. Pink blooming varieties are by far the favorite for gift plants. Then I have customers that come just with the idea of plants for their collection and they usually know ahead of time what they want. Then there is the customer that comes with the idea of obtaining plants that they can raise into show plants. They usually take consider¬ able time to look everything over in the green¬ house with a very critical eye for growth pat¬ tern and bloom. Then they will pick out what they need for their collection, also to fill in where they need plants to meet the show sche¬ dule. Some of these customers even go so far when they pick out the plants, to say this one will be Queen of the Show or Princess of the Show”' I usually do all the work with the plants 41/2" stake with detachable name plate to identify plants easily, attractively, perman¬ ently! Thin stem design won’t harm flowers, leaves or root structure. • GUARANTEED: Impervious to sun, water, extremes of heat or cold, and to garden chemicals! • ANCHOR-RIDGE prevents turning or twisting in soil! • DE LUXE APPEARANCE: Graceful form, color harmon¬ ized in two shades of garden green to blend beauti¬ fully with foliage. 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He is so very good to help me in so many ways. I think all Violet growers should give credit to their husbands who give them so much help and have to put up with so much in the way of plants taking over their homes and their lives. Fills Needs When I first started raising African Violets I bought just the plants that I was interested in growing, but when you sell to the public you have a different approach to your method of buying plants. When ordering I usually try to have all the colors in both the single and double blooming plants. It has been quite easy in this area to get Western varieties of African Violets but some of the Eastern varieties were somewhat on the hard side to get and so many people just don't want to order one or two plants. This has been the need I have tried to fill. I order the latest varieties a number of good hybridizers in the East have to offer, which mostly turn out to be fine plants. I usually order rooted cuttings. 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Sometimes it is a little hard to keep enough of one variety on hand to meet the de¬ mand. This is something that is hard to judge just as to what will appeal to the public. During the last few years I have had ex¬ hibits in the county fairs here in Solano county and also a district fair in Napa county, which is work and I might say hard work, but it surely is one good way of getting your plants before the public. It helps to create an interest in the culture of African Violets to a public that you don’t always contact at African Violet shows. I don’t usually try to keep too many of the older varieties on hand. Recently I have had quite a few plants of “Blue Boy”, which is really an older plant. So many people are interested in having it again for their collec¬ tion, that I am having to keep a few leaves of it down all the time to keep plants coming along. The one “Blue Boy” I have on dis¬ play in the greenhouse is in a 5” pot and must have about 50 or 60 blossoms on it at the present time. “Green Confetti” has made a very fine plant, which has retained its varie¬ gated foliage and is lovely with the dark blue blossoms. This has been one that is hard to keep in stock. “Delft Imperial”, “Lillian Jar- rett”, “Ivory Fashion”, “Wedgewood”, “Val’s Starr”, “Cloud Mist”, “Sweetheart Blue”, “Betsy Ross”, “Heritage”, “Persian Swirls”, “Pac-0- Bloom”, “State Fair”, “Fancy Dan” are just a very few that make good show plants, even with as little time as I have to give to groom¬ ing show plants. ROOTED CLUMPS FRESH LEAVES PAULINE KUNTZ Route 4 Winterset, Iowa APPALOOSA — dark blue & white dbl; spotted & streaked; wavy, variegated foliage.. JUNIOR MISS — dbl pink-miniature, tailored varie¬ gated leaf; a real doll. TAMMY — Kahlers enormous lush rose dbl with deeper center; I gasped I saw its size. LIGHTNIN’ — Kahlers heavy, enormous pale ruby velvet dbl. GYPSY STRIP — Kahlers heavy hot pink dbl with intense gold fringe. BLACK ANGEL — deep red-purple dbl; very black strawberry leaf with crinkled edges. PERSIAN FIRE — huge, heavily frilled dbl red velvety star; ruffled tricolor foliage. MOULIN ROUGE — large vibrant pink dbl with red strips in all petals; very shiny dark green foliage. Many more such as Egyptian Lace, Cherry Tarts, Red Roses, Lady Wilson, Intriguing, Devils Gold, Lori Sue, and many new miniatures. Send stamp for complete new shipping list — out in early July. COURT OF HONOR*-— Mrs. Charles Geraci, president of the Santa Clara Valley African Violet club. California, views the "Court of Honor" awards' table. "Coon Valley" (center rear), grown by Mrs. William Brown, won the Northern California Council award. "Charm Song", "Snow Ballet” and Lilian Jafrett Supreme (1. to r.) also grown by Mrs. Brown, won the National Gold Rosette. The theme of the show, "Prisms of Beauty". The dub received the Coveted National Green Rosette. NEW! NEW! NEW! OUR OWN Mark Francis Jon Christen My Son George George Wm. Jr. These plus many New Varieties of Miniatures at GRACE'S VIOLETRY 434 Clifton Ave. Clifton, N. J. 07011 Send 'Stamp for Fall Supplement List MINIATURES & NEW RELEASES TAWNY PEACH -““2nd best comT seedling 1965 show plant. Loverly Persian Holiday Demi Tasse Gala Rosette Little Cup Cake Watusi Window Bouquet Rosy Veil Window Lace Windjammer Window Bright Emperor Stamp for list please ANNALEE VIOLETRY 29-50 214th Place, Bayside, N. Y. 11360 75 Anne Tinari Tinari Greenhouses, Bethayres, Pa. Dear Readers: If this column sounds repetitious at times we ask the indulgence of our loyal violet mem¬ bers, as many new members are enjoying the column for the first time. Exploring the fasci¬ nating experiences of growing African violets, thus their questions often follow the same path we all have tread as beginners and still follow as ardent violet enthusiasts. I often receive many personal experiences, as well as questions, which I feel are worth sharing with you. There is always much to be gleaned from them in growing better violets. The following are a few. Anne Tinari Dear Anne: I had a very difficult time with soil mealy bugs which caused the loss of over 200 plants. I believe I have eliminated the pest, and was able to rescue a number of plants by a method which, I believe, might be of interest to other readers. I removed the plants which were showing signs of infestation and washed off all the ad¬ hering dirt under the water tap. I then im¬ mersed the entire root system in a tumbler of undiluted rubbing alcohol, (Lavacol) and then transferred the plant to a tumbler of water, where it was allowed to remain for a couple of days. Then the plants were repotted in regular potting soil mixture. The treated plants all survived and have prospered and look beautiful. I believe my somewhat reduced collection is now entirely free of the pests, and I am looking forward to building back the collection by new purchases. Our local club is happy to note, in the African Violet Magazine, that a scientific project looking toward the eradication of soil mealy bugs, has been initiated. Dear Anne: We have had a big turnover in member¬ ship in the past year, and I think it is for the better. We had many dear members who did not know a Saintpaulia from Saint Nick BUT enjoyed having a place to go and see their friends. Last year we put emphasis on African violets instead of pure sociability, and they began dropping out. Our new members are live ones! Though our numbers are small, we all are smitten with the “Violet Bug” and working hard at learning more about it. My term as president is soon over and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Do not think we are cold blooded! We did not deliberately run anyone out. We just quit having speakers from the local bakery on “Menu Planning” and a few dozen other topics. We have no speakers and no program except on African Violets. We have cut down on refreshment time and in¬ creased program time. IN OTHER WORDS we started running an African Violet Club and not a social club. The non-growers got bored and quit. We still have many senior citizen mem¬ bers, but they DO KNOW what a Saintpaulia is, so we think our chapter is on the way up. We are now having workshops before each meeting for one hour taking up one detail at a time and working it out around a table with COOL-VAPOR ELECTRIC HUMIDIFIER FOR AFRICAN VIOLETS Gentle humidifying vapor for every leaf pore to drink! African violets, Gloxinias, Gardenias, other plants in dry rooms bloom gloriously with proper humidity. Vaporizes a gallon and a half of water at one setting, for 12 to 20 hours of silent operation. High speed centrifugal pump breaks water into ultra-fine vapor. Just turn dial for high, medium or low output. Completely enclosed motor is lubri¬ cated for life. Unbreakable plastic water reservoir. Quickly humidifies large dry rooms, attics or base¬ ments. Will benefit you and your family as much as the plants. Fully Guaranteed. $19.95 postpaid HOUSE PLANT CORNER P. O. Box 881 Oxford, Maryland 21654 76 everyone’s fingers getting into the potting mix. We hope in this way to lead to better culture, hence better plants. Growing a show plant series which ap¬ peared in this column last year written by Mrs. Madeline Hill, caused a tremendous amount of interest. The following are a few of the ques¬ tions asked of her which she graciously ans¬ wered directly. Q. Having the facilities, and fired with the desired to try my hand at Mrs. Hill’s method of raising a perfect show plant, I delved into my 1964 issues of the magazine and have grown plants from my leaf started in December. They have survived beautifully the first series, now I am ready for my second series and this is my problem. It concerns Mrs. Hill’s directions on her paragraph on feeding. She recommends Atlas Fish Emulsion, which I use frequently in solution teaspoon to 1 quart of warm water. Now in Mrs. Hill’s articles she advises solution of 1 teaspoon to 1 quart of warm water and says, use 1 cup to a 5” pot. Is this a mistake? Or does she really use it this strength, my soil is one half Baccato AV soil and one half Black magic, would that make a difference? My pots are plastic. A. Answers by Mrs. Hill: Your soil can make quite a difference. I recommended Vs perlite for quick drainage. If you do not use the perlite you naturally will retain too much water, too long in too large a pot. The di¬ rections for fish emulsion are correct as given but only if used with soil recommended. In measuring the fish emulsion be careful you use an exact level teaspoon. Q. When Mrs. Hill writes “Keep all blossoms from forming by pushing out buds,” does she mean complete removal of bud and stem or to leave inch stem as recommended by other growers in other articles? A. I mean the complete removal of bud and stems. Q. About the selenate treatment. I add 2% sodium selenate in my potting soil and follow three months later with sel-Kaps as recom¬ mended amounts according to size of pot. Now, will this be as good as Mrs. Hill’s treatment? A. Yes, I would say treatment as you have described it would be just as effective as treat¬ ment in my article. Q. Some of my plants are showing crown rot, even some of the plants in the small pot with only 1/^ inch for anchor. Do you have some suggestions for this undesirable habit of growth, to develop less tops and better roots? A. Always use warm water to water plants and be sure of good drainage so that water does not set on top of pots. Water retention in pot MARIONETTES — Robert Kramer of 2923 Portugal drive is shown putting the finishing touches on his marionettes, featured at the 13 th African Violet Show, the theme of which was "Violet Club Revue," in the display house of Shows Garden (Botanical Garden) in St. Louis, Mo. Kramer makes his own marionettes. He is a member of the Nightshade Afrioon Violet club. 77 by soil can cause crown rot. Q. My soil gets so hard after a few months? A. This proves your soil is not porous enough. Q. Why do I get scale on my petioles? A. If your water is high in chemicals this can be the result or it can also come from the residue left from the fertilizer you use. Q. How can I have a well shaped show plant? A. I would recommend you invest in a few fluorescent lights. Strong daylight can be un¬ manageable, especially if plants are not turned. Light can pull plants right out of the pot. Q. How many rows of leaves should a large plant have? A. When the leaves are large, three or four rows are sufficient. Too much depends on the variety being grown. Q. Dear Anne: Every magazine tells you how to increase humidity. During the hot weather my hygrometer reads 95 percent. How can I decrease humidity? Is it beneficial to use a spray on my violets in the morning before the fluorescent lights go on? A. The only way to reduce humidity is by proper cross ventilation, if plants are being grown in a basement a small amount of heat on chilly or damp nights would be beneficial. A summer-winter hook-up to one’s heater which provides a slight amount of heat at all times can be of great value. Be sure your plants are spaced for good air circulation to travel freely among them. I would suggest omitting spray¬ ing of your violets if your humidity is so high. Q. I am a beginner and have become interest¬ ed in older varieties. Can you give me a list of old favorites grown in former years and what are the newest and best available today? A. In searching my cumulative index, I find as many as forty or more issues contain infor¬ mation on former cultivars. However, if you are able to purchase issue Vol. 18, No. 1, Sep¬ tember 1964, Volume 18, No. 2, December 1964, and Vol. 18, No. 3, March 1965 and read the three part series titled “Our African Violet Heritage” I believe you will gather enough information about old favorites culti¬ vars as they existed 25 years back. In reference to the newest and best on today’s market, may I suggest you write for catalogs from our many reliable violet grow¬ ers who advertise in our magazine so you can have a basis of comparison and selection of types you prefer to purchase. Q. My plants are in an east bay window pro¬ tected from May to November by glass cur¬ tain. The blossoms do not develop fully, some¬ times falling before they open. Often the leaves curl under at the sides instead of being flat on top. The centers of the plants are not curled and brittle as if there were mites present. A. Your trouble seems to be a familiar one. Lack of light or hindrance of sufficient light to allow the buds and blossoms on your plants to mature. To provide a light protection from the brilliant suns rays is beneficial, how¬ ever, if in doing this you actually cast a shadow or prevent an adequate amount of light to reach the plants you have defeated your purpose. Plant food given once every two weeks may also help. Other environment may be playing a part in your problem such as having plants in too large a pot where much of the strength goes to producing roots. Always keep your plants in proportion to pots. A plant with an 8” spread never needs a 3” or 4” pot, but will produce better results in a 21^ or 21/^” pot. Q. I was given an African violet. I was told to place it on a north window. It sits on top of my TV set and I water it every three days. The leaves keep getting real limp and droopy. Can I root some of these leaves? Please help me get started. A. Your plants may not receive sufficient light in their present location. Violets are not exactly such stationary individuals to be treat¬ ed so systematically as you mentioned. I am sending you some Green Thumb Rules pub¬ lished by AVSA, which covers all the initial requirements of growing violets. In regard to wilted leaves they should not be used to make cuttings. A good fresh healthy leaf is most desirable. Q. What’s making my violets grow straight up? I am using the gro-lux tubes. The plants are healthy but nary a bud, why can’t they grow nice and flat? A. Your trouble may be not sufficient light for even proper growth on plants. It is well to remember that each square foot of growing area should receive 15 to 20 watts of fluores¬ cent light. Remember, one should try to provide a blooming plant with the necessary 5,000 to 7,000 foot candles per day. Thus many find the double tube fixtures are most suitable for providing this necessary light requirement that plants grow even and suitably flat. Q. I have overfertilized some 200 plants. I I have been correcting this by giving them water overhead for about four weeks, they are looking better except that some of my big show plants are now wee ones. But I have saved most of them. They are growing under lights. How soon before I again start feeding? Can you tell me when the violet Matchmate can be purchased? A. You could start feeding once again mildly, possibly 1/2 solution as recommended and feed 78 only after plants are first watered, never feed a dry plant as this can harm the feeder roots. Matchmate is an origination of Granger Gardens in Medina, Ohio. Q. I have many old African violet varieties. I understand they are in great demand. How would one go about getting a buyer for them? A. Your problem can be solved very easily by taking an ad in our AVSA magazine. The cost is nominal and I am sure you will be contacting a very interested public. For details write Mrs. Edward A. Nelson, 603 E. Essex Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63122. Q. I am having trouble with disease. This is the third time I have thrown all my violets out. I have very little sense of humor left, but am so determined to lick the problem. I start out fine but then the centers get hard and fuzzy. I find especially when my windows are open, the trouble starts again. After I get it I use all kinds of sprays and the selenate capsules and etc. What can I do about the ones I still have? A. I might suggest your greatest trouble lies in trying to prevent the disease after once dis¬ covered. Hereafter I would practice the follow¬ ing method on any new plants purchased: Start with an insecticide spraying program immediately on new plants. Do not wait to look for telltale signs of cyclamen mite. For a quick example let us assume you have gotten a new batch of plants. After putting them in place and attending their immediate need as to watering and etc., I would give them a fine spraying with kelthane (1 teaspoon to 1/2 gal¬ lon of water). Now it is wise to repeat this dose about once every 3 or 4 weeks. This is a matter of prevention rather than a severe cure for a disease after you have once discovered it. There are many other insecticides which can be used, even the Antrol bomb, which is under pressure and ready to use, may answer your need. In any case do not give up growing violets. Rather go back into it slowly, keeping a dozen plants in a prime healthy growing condition, then advancing to the quantity you need. Q. My daughter is doing a biography project at school and we have been unable to find any information at libraries on cross pollina¬ tion. She needs specifically to know how to do it. How long each process takes and must list all her sources of information. I am a mem¬ ber of AVSA, can you help me? A. There is much literature on the subject in back issues of the AVSA magazine over the past 19 years. It should be a real source of help. Write Mrs, Bell at the Knoxville office and you should be able to obtain many of these back issues at a nominal fee. Vol. 9— No. 4 Vol. 11— No. 3— page 18, 24 Vol. 11— No. 3— page 45, 62 Vol. 12— No. 1— page 12 Vol. 12— No. 2 — page 9, 10 Vol. 14— No. 3— page 87 Vol. 15— No. 1— page 105 Vol. 16— No. 1— page 107 Vol. 17— No. 1— page 68 Vol. 17— No. 4 — page 41 Also your local or closest city library may have any of the full length books that are avail¬ able on African violets. In Helen Van Pelt Wilson’s book titled “The New Complete Book of African Violets” on page 158 are specific illustrations showing step by step methods of hybridizing. INSTANT SPACE By Mrs. Murray H. {Ruth C.) Post 325'lH/z St. Lakewood, N. J. 08701 I have been acquiring much helpful ad¬ vice from this magazine for many years now and would like to pass on an innovation which has been a boon to me. My plants grow under fluorescent lights in Flora-Carts: one three tiered and one two tiered. Almost two years ago I had reached an impasse. There was no more space and loads of seedlings were growing at a fast pace. Since I have limited space in my base¬ ment, I couldn’t add another Flora-Cart. I mulled it over and over in my mind and final¬ ly decided to turn one tray lengthwise in the cart and see if the plants would grow properly on the edge of the tray where the light is so much less. If so, two trays could be placed on each tier, actually doubling my space! 1 ! ! I now have two trays on each tier and find that my plants grow and flower beauti¬ fully. Those with lighter blossoms and leaves are placed on the outside of the trays and darker varieties in the center. The carts are strong and sturdy enough to withstand the extra weight without any trouble. The fiberglass trays are rigid and do not bend even though they are only sup¬ ported in a narrow area in the center. I place rooting leaves on top of the fixtures in the space between the two trays for warmth and light to encourage fast rooting. I have found the use of the carts in this fashion to be a most satisfactory solution and hope you will too. 79 STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED By Ernst & Ernst Year ended December 31, 1964 RECEIPTS Memberships: New . . $ 8,407.75 Renewals . . . 37,157.96 Other . 4,110.37 $49,676.08 Advertising . 6,949.50 Conventions . 2,071.84 Back issues . 1,207.25 Research . 800.90 Variety list . 786.00 Interest . 556.70 Binders . 461.50 Library .... .. .... . . 329.70 Calendars . 121.50 Miscellaneous . 742.99 $63,703.96 DISBURSEMENTS Magazine printing and other expense . $39,028.36 Services and payroll taxes 12,979.57 Office supplies and expense 3,462.18 Postage . 2,651.66 Conventions . 1,757.60 Rent . 1,530.00 Committees . 1,524.06 Research . 900.00 Variety list . 400.00 Officers' expense . 335.83 Auditing . 325.00 Advertising . 127.91 Miscellaneous 215.51 65,237.68 DISBURSEMENTS OVER RECEIPTS $ 1,533.72 Two months ended February 28, 1965 RECEIPTS Memberships: New . $ 1,707.15 Renewals . 7,686.80 Other . 880.70 $10,274.65 Advertising . ,,, . 1.773.00 Calendars . 164.70 Back Issues . 122.75 Research . 217.25 Variety list . ., . 56.00 Interest . 300.00 Binders . 45.50 Library . 135.14 $13,088,99 DISBURSEMENTS Magazine printing and other expense $ 219.65 Services and payroll taxes . 2,176.82 Office supplies and expense 244.60 Postage . 108.21 Conventions . 208.15 Rent . 255.00 Committees . 371.20 Variety list . 15.18 Officers' expense . 209.87 Miscellaneous . 4.08 3,812.74 RECEIPTS OVER DISBURSEMENTS $ 9.276.25 80 specie J| im 0 MIBO nly offer •00 1 _ J Choose from these excel¬ lent performers that have been bred for their beauty and distinction. 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Over 50 pictures of violets, ar¬ rangements, and other gesneriads, one on each page opposite space for recording daily appoint¬ ments, records, etc. Listing official AVSA List of 100 Best Cultivars. Boxed, ready fb ship. $1.50 each, postpaid. imU 1966 '‘•African Violet Calendar > including Gloxinias and oiher Gesneriads^. Dept. AV BETHAYRES. PA. ;.■• -si-v. ;;■ .■'■■ '■>-h^f:'. ;'>5 BUGONeX House Plant Bug Killer Dust Insures healthy plants. Con¬ trols chewing and sucking in¬ sects on African Violets, Be- onias, Coleus, etc. Effective ust spray for controlling aphids, thrip, leaf miners, and others. To apply dust, simpljj squeeze the “squeeze-tube applicator. Tube — 29c PANONeX Rooting Mix & Seed Starter Grows better seedlings and cuttings with more and strong¬ er roots. Sterile, porous, odor¬ less. Contains humus, volcanic ash, charcoal, other valuable ingredients. Complete, balanc¬ ed in texture. 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Use for growing all African Violets ^ ^ pots, planters, wall hangers or other containers. May also be used for root- ing African Violet leaves , starting seeds , mulching, top dressing and as soil con- jA T il u iJj ji!lj L if ^ ^ ^ SYFONeX Plastic Hand Sprayer fli Sprays oil or water-base, non- t residue liquids. Use in home V or garden for foliage feeding, insecticides, leaf shiner, clean¬ ers, etc. Nozzle adjusts from fine mist to pin stream. Dura¬ ble polyethylene container, precision parts. 16 oz. $1.79 — 32 oz. $1,98 PANONeX Unbreakable Watering Can Two quart container; light, easy to fill and handy to use. Very attractive. Made of dura¬ ble pblyethylene, in one piece, with non-drip spout. Rust proof, leak proof. Many uses, indoors and outdoors. Colors: Aqua, Yellow, Beige 2 qt. — $1.29 THEONeX African Violet Book Tells how to grow better Afri¬ can Violets in the home. Au¬ thored by national authority. 64 pages, photographically il¬ lustrated. Shows selection, cul¬ ture and care of African Violets and Gloxinias. Helps amateurs and professionals. 1 Book — $1.00 COVER PAGE On the cover page is Flash Su¬ preme, a mutation of the cultivar Flash and a 1965 introduction of Tinari Greenhouses. Flash Supreme is a flash¬ ing vibrant deep double rose pink with supreme type blossoms, some¬ times measuring two inches, with the supreme foliage. c^lrlcan MAGAZINE VOL. 19 NUMBER 2 DEC., 1965 OFFICERS Frank Burton . President P. O. Box 575 Old Saybrook, Connecticut Mrs. Dorothy Gray . 1st Vice President 24254 Wilmont Avenue East Detroit, Michigan Mrs. W. F. Anderson . 2nd Vice President 300 Tulip Drive St. Louis, Missouri Mrs. William J. Krogman . Secretary 1325 Parkway Drive Brookfield. Wis. Winfred E. Albright . Treasurer 6525 Charlotte Street Kansas City, Missouri STAFF MRS. GRACE FOOTE, Editor 211 Allien Place Port Arthur, Texas 77642 MRS. EDWARD A. NELSON, Adv. Mgr. 603 East Essex Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63122 MRS. CLARICE BELL Office Manager P. O. Box 1326 Knoxville, Tennessee CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Mrs. C. H. Harris, Mrs. J. Addison Mac- Lean, Mrs. Albert Lefebvre, Paul Arnold, Charlotte Marshall. COLUMNISTS Mrs. Frank Tinari, Mrs. James Carey, Mrs. Fred Tretter, Mrs. Harold Rien- hardt, Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Mrs. John C. Cuneo, Mrs. W. F. Anderson, Mrs. Ann Richardson PLANT EDITOR Mrs. John C. Wittner, 6499 N. Oxford Ave., Chicago, Ill. 6. Meet Editor of Austrailian AVS News and Views 8. Show Plants for Show Time — Mabel Gutridge 9. Blue Ribbon Winners at Philadelphia Show Jl. Simple Curiosity — Tom Pasqua 13. Buells Visit in Alaska — R. W. Johnston Pictures for the Magazine 15. New Rules and Information on Registration — Adele Tretter 18. Message from Master Supplement Committee 19. Planting by the Moon 20. So You Want to Plant a Violet Jar? — Anne Tinari Togetherness — Joan Lee Faust 22. How to Photograph African Violets — John J. Paul 23. Science Fair Project — Charles Day 25. December Magazine Extra Printing 27. In Memoriam Poem; African Violets?? — Mary Miltmer 28. Address Change Color Pictures 31. She’s Violet Enthusiasts! — Mrs. C. Bell 34. How to Become an African Violet Judge — Vi Wechselberger 35. The Munsters — Mrs. Sidney Bogin 38. Looking Ahead — Mrs. Lewis C. Owens 42. Notes from Royal Botanic Garden 43. Poem: African Violet — Helen Kiehl 46. Have You An}^ Saintpaulia Pictures? — Nedda C. Anders 48. Violets and Heirlooms — Mary K. Purdy Poem: African Violets — Ruth Penton 49. Poem: Violets — Margaret Hodges 50. Stiff, Upright Stems Characterize Plants — Paul Arnold 54. What Will Be Your Response? 55. Poem; Lowly Violet — Mrs. R. L. Abbott 60. Izuma Dear Has Debudding Trick That’s Simple — Clarissa Harris 61. 11 -Year-Old Is Society Member — Mrs. Andrew F. Suder 68. Violets Glow Under His Green Thimib 72. Beginner’s Column — Ann Richardson SOS Out for Judges Wintering in Florida 1966 CONVENTION BEST VARIETIES EDITOR Mrs. Theodore Rosenak, 10852 N. Lake View Road. #6-E, Mequon, Wisconsin 21. Flash: Win Free Trip to Miami 25. A Hot Tip! Win Trip! 39. Membership Contest 45. Post Convention Tour: To Nassau Convention Highlights INSERT 1 - a to 8 - a: The National Show EVERY QUARTER The Official Publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION The African Violet Magazine is pub¬ lished 5 times a year, September, December, March, Jime and July by the African Violet Society of America, Inc., at 706-707 Hamilton National Building, ICnoxville, Term., the July issue being printed vyithout advertisements. Second class postage paid at Knoxville, Term, and at additional mailing offices. Subscription $4.00 per year. Office Address: P. 0. Box 1326, Knoxville, Term. Copyright— by African Violet Society of America, Inc., 1965. Becker Printing Co., Beaumont, Texas 5. President’s Message — Frank Burton 6. 15 Years Ago 12. Exhibiting and Judging — Ruth G. Carey 14. Registration Report — Adele Tretter 24. Affiliated Chapters — I.izeta Hamilton 28. Boyce Edens Research Frmds — Cornelia Rienhardt 52. Library Corner — Neva Anderson 56. Question Box — Anne Tinari 59. Holiday Varieties — Mrs. John Wittner 70. Chapter Chatter — Sonja Cuneo RESEARCH 62. Nematodes Associated With African Violets — R. P. Esser 1 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX 2. A. Alexander 31. American Gold Label Co. 31. Annalee’s Violetry 72. Atlas Fish Fertilizer Co. 18. Mrs. J. S. Berry — African violets 19. Buell’s Greenhouses 3. Mrs. Ruth G. Carey — Judge’s Handbook 3. Clinton Nursery Products, Inc. — Formula 5 3. Mrs. H. G. Cook — African Violets 69. Date’s Violetry 30. Doris’ African Violet Comer 19. Violets by Elizabeth 17. Erma’s Violets and Episcias Inside Back — Fischer Greenhouses 31. Floralite Co. — Gro-Lux table lamp 7. Forest Mill African Violet Seed 71. Mrs. Frank Fosnot — African violet mix 3. Frathel’s Originations 14. John D. Frew — African Violet rings 15. Frosh & Bertsch Fluorescent Corp. 27. Garden Mart — Terra Tonic 18. Grace’s Violetry 34. Granger Gardens 69. Bernard D. Greeson — AV supplies 18. Hobby Nursery — African violets, other gesneriads 3. House Plant Comer — AV supplies 39. House Plant Corner — Electric humidifier Inside Front — Hydroponic Chemical Co. — AV care products 17. J’s African Violets — AV supplies 49. Kemp Manufacturing Co. — Shredder 10. Kolb’s Greenhouses 53. Krogman’s Violetiy 2. Pauline Kuntz — African Violets, miniatures 27. Llewellyn Publications — Moon Sign 4. Lyndon Lyon — African violets 69. Madison Gardens — African violets 3. Nelson Farm Violets 39. Nu-Gro Plant Food Co. 12. Robert B. Peters Co. — Two new formulas 16. Plant Marvel Laboratories — Plant food; violet spray 7. Quality Violet House 35. Richard Violet Gardens 35. Richter’s Greenhouses 10. Harvey J. Ridge — Gro-Lux table top unit; Plant-a-tarium 23. Rose Knoll Gardens 69. The Schultz Co. — Liquid plant food 69. Shellinger’s African Violets 53. Shoplite Co. — Automatic Electric Timer 67. Shoplite Co. — Fluorescent fixtures 2. South Shore Floral Co. 2. Sponge-Rok Sales 7. Stim-U-Plant Laboratories — Home garden aids Back Cover — Tinari Greenhouses 3. Tube Craft, Inc. — Trays 13. Tube Craft, Inc. — Flora Cart 30. Tube Craft, Inc. — ^Watering aid 25. Van Zele Travel Agency 69. Fred A. Veith Soil Service 11. Vio Holda Mfg. Co. — Plant stand 27. The Walkers — AV supplies 18. Mrs. N. B. Wilson — hanging pots, plants EDITOR’S NOTE: These are your advertisers who help the magazine. Please support them and when you write them for supplies, please mention The African Violet Magazine. May the warm glow of the Holiday Season be with you and yours through the New Year. SPONGE-ROK SALES 7112 Hubbard Ave. Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 nr V wr m m mnm ww NO NEED TO TRAVEL TO THE AMAZON! Our buyers have done it again. A genuine Alligator, expertly stuffed by native South American Taxidermists. Average length — 2 feet long! Will last a lifetime. Skin has ap¬ pearance of expensive handbag! ONLY $4.95 POSTPAID. Honestly worth $$$ more! Breathta kingly exciting and attractive. Perfect for wall decoration, mantelpiece, amidst plant life, back of car. Send $4.95 today to ALEXANDER, 98 Riverside Drive, Suite 8H-YS, New York, N. Y. PAULINE KUNTZ Winterset, Iowa Route 4 SEASON'S GREETINGS Persian Holiday, Terpsichore, Purple Popcorn, Poodle Pomp, Dark Melody, Rubient, Western Sunset, Pink Carousel, Wildfire, Bridal Lace & newest from Granger, Vallin and others. Prices start at 50c per clump. New miniatures. Stamp for new January shipping list. M.O. only. "MISTER" Fine foglike spray for many uses. House plants, humid¬ ity producing, Household ironing, window cleaning. Sprays pure mist-~no drop¬ lets. Fits any soda bottle. Extra cork. $1.00 each ppd. SOUTH SHORE FLORAL CO. 1050 Quentin Place Woodmere, N. Y. Dept. V-12 2 NEW FOR SPRING 1966 BLUE MELODY — TEXAS PRIDE AUTUMN LEAVES and others Stamp for List please MRS. H. G. COOK 1505 Corley Beaumont, Texas New — - Yellow Cover — 1963 Fourth Revised Edition "AFRICAN VIOLET HANDBOOK FOR JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS" New information: Propagation; comments on judging specimen plants, naturalistic and arrangement classes; seedlings: yearbooks; episcias; Gloxinias; con¬ ditioning African violet blossoms; up-to-date Society rules and other revised information. $1.00 per copy. RUTH G. CAREY 3900 Garden Drive Knoxville, Tenn. 37918 ARE YOU READY? CAN YOU TAKE IT? ‘TRATHEL’S ORIGINATIONS” OUR NEW HYBRIDS ARE TRULY SOMETHING. LOVELY. FRATHEL'S “ELAINE SUPREME” — “OH LA LA SUPREME” “HAPPY DAY” — “PINK CHANTILLY” — “INCOMPARABLE” Stamp Please for 1966 List 252 Clay Ave., Rochester, N. Y. 14613 THE ALL-PURPOSE TRAY FOR FLOWER GROWERS! FITS k\X ^lotai^arU . . Interchangeable on all models! ATTRACTIVE NEUTRAL COLOR. ..Perma nently molded-in to every tray! LIGHT-WEIGHT AND STRONG ... Easy to handle. ..Won't dent or break! RUST- PROOF -RESISTS CHEMICALS... Impervious to moisture, corrosion, weather! EASY-TO - CLEAN SURFACE . . . Washable, hard satiny finish! HAS CONVENIENT DRAIN. ..For draining ...without removal of plants! Price: 1 TRAY -$ 8.50 2 TRAYS- 16.00 3 TRAYS- 23.50 Ramit by Cheek or Money Order. F. 0. B. Clevelind, Ohio, Ohio Residents add 3X sales tax. 1311 West Both Street Cleveland 2, Ohio HAPPY HOLIDAYS from NELSON Farm VIOLETS RFD 1, Athol, Mass. 01331 List will be ready in February. Stamp please. Some lovelies from Parker, Manelta, Rainbow and Westwinds' — Dark Beauty, Dream Stuff, Fantasy Pink, Sweet & Lovely, Twilight, etc. Visitors Welcome — Location: Phillipston near (Fox Run) Phone (617) 249-4949 AFRICAN VIOLET SUPPLIES Newest Design in Gro-Lux Lights NEW 1966 CATALOG — of unusual and hard-to-find supplies, equipment and accessories for African violets, gloxinias. Geraniums, Azaleas, all green¬ house and indoor plants. 60 illustrated pages. Everything from potting mixes and plastic pots to large aluminum plant stands and fluorescent lights. Largest selection any catalog specializing in African violet supplies and equipment for indoor plants. Send 20c now in stamps or coin for your copy. The House Plant Corner Box 856 Oxford, Maryland "This l3 It" I am very happy to be able to get this Formula 5 for my AXrlcan Violets. After five years, trying every mix, this Is It, I cannot praise It enough. --Mrs .S.S. , McKees Rocks, Pa- ''Violets Thrive in Formula 5" PLANTER MIX “Formula 5” is a complete, reody-to-use scientifically balanced compound of oil organics and minerals needed by plants. Re-pot your Violets in “Formula 5“ for strong roots, rich foliage, more flowers! /Voip with — mREMmET Keeps plants from drying out! 39c 69c 1 quart bag 3 quart bag fills 5 3" pots fills 15 3" pots PRODUCT At supermarkets, variety stores and garden centers. For advice on special problems with African Violets write to New Era Plant Clinic, Clinton, Conn. FREE SAMPLES OF "FORMULA 5" AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY 3 me - FREE! Choose any one FREE! Order now for spring delivery and receive one rooted cutting or starter plant of any of the following per each $5.00 order plus $1.00 for postage. GREEN LOVIE DOVIE — Lovely full dbl. moss green flowers, a much improved plant. WHITE BUNNY — Huge fluffy semi-dbl., sometimes pink tinged, variegated strawberry foliage. PINK TINA PINK — Delightful ruffled semi-dbl. pink, small clackamus foliage. ROSE QUEEN— A queenly show plant type, large dbl. rose, strong stemmed flowers, tailored moss green foliage. PINK MODEL — Huge dbl. bright pink slightly frilled flowers, tailored foliage, "a little bit better!” ROSEKIN — Kin to the rose, approaching the form of the dbl. rose, wild rose color, shiny tailored foliage. MINIATURES TINY PINK — Striking bright pink dbl. sport of Tiny Rose, same tiny glossy foliage. PEACOCK — Brilliantly colored with reds and purples, small growing clackamus foliage. RED RED CAVALIER — Gorgeous dbl. red, small growing terrific waxy “Cavalier” foliage. RUBY — More show plant stuff, huge fuchsia semi-dbl. flowers, dark tailored foliage. RASPBERRY FROST — Best of the white edged dbl. fuchsias, even in heat, excellent tailored foliage. SIR RED — Like a rosebud, full dbl. good fuchsia red color, dark holly foliage. TREND — The modern trend, a big dbl. red with less blue in the flowers, shiny tailored foliage. LILAC WAX FANTASY — ^ Big dbl. lilac flowers splashed and rayed with aster violet, waxy wavy foliage. BLUES AND PURPLES POPEYE — Huge eyepopping 2 inch and better dbl. royal purple blossoms, fern green foliage. DOUBLE DELIGHT — Delightful wisteria blue, white banded flowers. FRILLY NOOK — Frilly edged dbl. blue and white flowers heavily rouched, variegated strawberry foliage. CANDY BLUE — Pleasingly mottled white and blue dbl. flowers, tailored shiny foliage. SWEETHEART BLUE — The color that made violets famous, heart shaped glossy foliage. PRICE — Any of above $1.00 each or 6 for $5.50 New York State customers please add 2% sales tax and your local tax. SHIPPING This offer closes February 28. Minimum order is $5.00 plus $1.00 extra for postage, packing and special delivery. This offer is for rooted cutting or starter plants. They will be shipped in the order received as soon as the weather permits. Shipping date April 15 to November 1st. NOTICE Rooted cutting clumps are bigger on $10.00 order. L-YNDON L«YON 14 MUTCHLER STREET DOLGEVILLE, N. Y. 13329 Phone 429-3591 MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 4 Merry Christmas to all: Whether your landscape is one of pine trees and snow drifts or palm trees and sunshine, may the significance of that Humble Birth, which Christians celebrate this month, bring joy and peace to each of you, at this Christmas season and the year ahead. The African Violet Magazine which you are now reading has been planned to be the most beautiful to date. I hope you like its beautiful colors, fine content and modern packaging. Your Editor and officers have plans for many more fine im¬ provements. What direction they will take us up to YOU. We welcome your com¬ ments. This is not a commercial magazine operated for profit. It is the Journal of YOU AND YOU AND YOU^ members of this non-profit membership corporation. Take a few moments to tell us what you like about the magazine and what you don’t like; what subjects you feel are overstressed and which should have more coverage; would you prefer a magazine with a few less pages but issued more fre¬ quently? Let your imagination run wild and send us your dream. Only as you tell us what YOU want can we produce it. Best of all, take the time to prepare what you feel is an interesting story or article and send it to your Editor. Our AVSA would not exist were it not for the beauty of African Violets and the pleasure derived from growing them well. Muriel Craig’s story on page 58 of the September magazine points up only too well the fact that we must initiate, en¬ courage and support the printing of information in newspapers, garden magazines and other general information magazines which will inform and encourage the less informed general public and the rising generation of potential flower lovers of the real beauty and pleasure of African Violets. Space does not permit telling the full story of all the other necessary chores which your society must do and has done for many years to carry out the objects for its existence as stated in the bylaws. You see the results recorded in the maga¬ zine. Research, registration, library, Affiliated Chapters, Judging Rules and Show Standards, Local Shows, Regional Shows, National Convention and Show, Best Var¬ ieties Lists, Awards, Commercial Activities, Society Management and Finance, New Member Promotion. With only four paid employes: — Editor, Office Manager, and two office workers your society is able to carry out this program because of the unstinting free labor of so many of our members. Can you imagine the hours given for example by our Advertising Manager, Mrs. Nelson, in rounding up the adver¬ tisements for each magazine or the work week, unbounded by 8-hour days or 40- hour weeks, which your Affiliated Chapters Chairman, Lizeta Hamilton, puts in on the records and affairs of 300 plus clubs? There is one vital area in which you can all show your loyal support to these workers, GET NEW MEMBERS. On page 54 of this magazine you will find a blank to send in your new member. It will be your personal gift to the society and I shall consider it a personal gift to me. If you wish it counted in the Membership Contest please mark it clearly. All new memberships received prior to mailing of the March magazine will start as of March 1, 1966 and will receive the March magazine as a bonus. What better time to sign up your friends or to give them a year’s membership as a Christmas present? You will find also a blank for sending in your own renewal. Remember that all memberships expire the last day of Feb¬ ruary, 1966 unless you chose the option of renewing for an extra year at your last 5 renewal. You can save your society the cost of renewal notices in January by using this blank immediately. I wish it were possible to send a thank you letter to each of you for this help but I must confess that I have many unan¬ swered letters piled up at present. If yours is one of them, please forgive me. This type¬ writer works every spare moment and the day to day business of the society must be done first. I love your letters, either praising or criticizing, as they give guidance to our ac¬ tions but I cannot guarantee immediate re¬ plies. Though our individual efforts may seem pimy, they add up to an ever advancing AVSA. Now, up to your neck in happy Christmas preparations and I hope surrounded by beauti¬ ful, blooming violets please take one minute be¬ fore it is forgotten and take care of that chore on page 54 of the magazine. In the words of Dicken’s immortal Tiny Tim “God Bless You, One and All.” urion 15 Years Ago In the Christmas edition of the African Violet Magazine December 1950 was a hum¬ orous report of the national convention in Phil¬ adelphia and an article by Ruth Dahnke of Kansas on “African Violets — on Display at the Convention.” Pictured were an arrange¬ ment by Mrs. Neil Miller, Ulery’s new white variety. Blue Eyes Supreme, America, Helen Wilson, White Girl, Lacy Edge^ and blossoms with blue star. Alta M. Richert of Michigan had an article on “W^ater Culture” explaining that she was growing African violets in water rather than in soil. A new species of Saintpaulia, “Saintpaulia Amaniensis,” was the subject of an article by Evan Roberts of Michigan, who wrote that the newest of the African violets has a distinct creeping stem and is similar in this respect to Saintpaulia magungensis, S. grotei and S. goetzeana, which also may be grown as creep¬ ing, cascade or climbing specimens. “Variegation Is Still a Mystery” was the subject of an article by Annette Scully of Wy¬ oming, who presented information she had re¬ ceived from various sources, declaring that “my reason for inquiring about this information was to find out if it is a genetic fact that a variegated violet does not propagate true in the first clonal vegetative propagation, but does propagate variegated in the second clonal prop¬ agation.” Meet Editor of Australian A VS News and Views Margaret Thornton Margaret Thornton recently took over the editorship of the magazine, “News and Views”, of the African Violet Society of Australia. “We are at the interesting stage here of ])eing at the beginning stages of a Society which looks as if it is going to be dynamic and absorbing,” she writes. “Much of the credit goes to Dr. Sidney Crawcour for his contagious enthusiasm, and following his imaginative methods of publicity, we have found that the people who are interested in African violets are most intelligent and are eager to cooper¬ ate. “I hope some day to visit tlie United States. Though I have travelled extensively in Canada, my total knowledge of your country is three days in New York and 30 hours in Honolulu — so I have a lot to learn. “In the meantime, it is very enjoyable to be there vicariously through the articles in your African Violet Magazine.” 6 OUR CHOICE NEW VIOLETS Q. T. Blue Flounce, our introduction for the 1966 season, is a beautiful intense medium blue full dou¬ ble geneva with prominent clusters of golden stam¬ ens. The blooms will measure at least one and one half inches or more in diameter occasionally showing some darker blue with from six to eight flower clusters on strong stems held just above the foliage. The foliage is a beautiful glossy medium green which is outstanding. It has a pointed, moderately quilted leaf which produces an open airy plant that is really beautiful. This plant will be an award plant at many of the 1966 state conventions. Our 1966 Master Catalog which contains this plant and many, many more new and exciting varieties will be available soon with the usual coupon worth 25c in trade — all for 15c. Order yours early. QUALITY VIOLET HOUSE 2021 Union Blvd., S. £, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 Phone 243-6651 Open by Appointment "Every man is the architect of his own fortune." AFRICAN VIOLET SEED We have a limited supply of seed from known and labeled crosses on many of the latest varieties. Because the stock available changes quickly we don’t print a list of these crosses. If you will write and inquire, we may haye crosses on your favorite variety. The price is approximately 100 seeds for $1.50 MIXTURE A — more than 50 single flowered varieties 300 seeds $1.00; MIXTURE B — from varieties having “girl type’’ foliage 150 seeds $1.00; MIXTURE C— from single flowered varieties crossed with double flowered varieties 150 seeds $2.00. MIXTURE D — from pink flowered varieties crossed with other pink or white varieties 150 seeds $2.00; MIXTURE PM — our best mixture, 300 seeds $3.00 of fine hybrids, mixed colors, fringettes, special Seed Start¬ ing 'Tray containing excellent growing media de¬ signed for a “no failure’’ $1.00 plus 25c for postage. FOREST MILL AFRICAN VIOLET SEED 4725 E. 35th St. Indianapolis, Indiana HELPS YOU CROW FINER AFRICAN VIOLETS THESE 45 WAYS m\m yiniFTMiy better planting 1. New formula. 2. high organic 3. Not too heavy or light. 4. Has shredded spagnum moss 5. Decomposing humus 6. aerates soil, 7. holds moisture, 8. feeds beneficial soil bacteria. 9. Better drainage than lightweight mixes. easier feeding 10. Same balanced 5-8-7 formula. 11. Easier to use. 12. Concentrated for economy. 13. All food — no residues. 14. Gives plants 13 needed trace elements. systemic PiST CONTROL 15. No mixing or spraying. 16. Place capsule in soil. 17. Plant absorbs thru roots. 18. Gives immunity to mites, 19. mealy bugs, 20. aphids, etc. 21. Can't harm plants. Sel-Kaps spray control 22. Quick, easy to use. 23. Kills aphids & mites, 24. spiders & plant lice, 25. exposed thrips & white flies, 26. mealy bugs on house plants. better feeding 27. A finely ground food, 28. pure USP chemicals. 29. Quickly available to plants. 30. Balanced 5-8-7 formula, 31. gives more blooms, 32. healthier plants. 33. Proved by years of use. 34. Contains 13 needed trace elements. soil conditioners 35. Perlite. 36. Vermiculite. 37. Charcoal. 38. Peat Moss. 39. Peat Humus. — soil insecticide 40. One-shot soil insecticide. 41. Controls nematodes, spring- tails, grubs , 42. cutworms, ants, gnats, sym- philips. 43. Buy from your dealer or grower. 44. $1.25 for large 4-oz. bottle. 45. Postpaid with instructions. 43. rosipaio wiin insiruuu LABORATORIES, INC. COLUMBUS 19, OHIO “The finest in home garden aids for over 45 years.” 7 Show Plants For Show Time by Mabel Gutridge Los Angeles, Calif. Yes, it’s time to start: (1) choosing the plants you will be grooming for your show next Spring: (2) taking special care of them from now on. Select well established plants (in 4” or 5” pots) which are ready to go into larger pots. As you know, symmetry counts 30 points, so start by choosing plants with good sym¬ metry and eliminate from consideration any plant that: 1. Is spindly. 2. Has grown to one side. 3. Has damaged (spotted, broken or cracked) leaves. 4. Has long necks. In case^ you lose a leaf, you can fill the vacated space by gradually (weekly) moving the stems into place . . . supported with swab sticks. Everyone enjoys a good, full sym¬ metrical plant with shiny, healthy looking leaves, but it takes constant careful care to ac¬ complish such results. Floriferousness (number of flowers) counts 25 points, and I believe the following are most important steps for this achievement: 1. LIGHT: Violets need twelve hours of good light. If you are using fluorescent fixtures, make sure the tubes are not too old. We usually replace our tubes annually if the ends don’t turn dark in the interim. The tubes should be from ten to fourteen inches above the ))lants. Keep DuPont’s, Supremes, and girl foliages at outer extremity of the fixture as they do not require as much light, nor want full intensity of the tubes. If window grown, set plants three or four inches below the sill so light hits the center and then, make sure the sunlight is diffused by blinds or curtains and that no light comes from underneath the plant to cause the leaves to draw down. Do not line shelves holding your violets, TV trays, saucers, etc., with alumi¬ num foil, as the reflection could cause your leaves to burn, rot off, or draw down. Also, be sure to turn your plants often (daily if possible) to afford an even distribution of light. 2. WATER: Never allow your plants to dry out to the limp stage. We find wick-fed pots are easier to use. The wick (although it should dry out some between waterings) will only take up the water the plant needs. Feel the wick, if it is on the dry side, the plant is ready to be watered. 3. FERTILIZING: Keep up the light feed¬ ings and the Vitamin B1 (as per directions on the bottle) and be sure to alternate with dif¬ ferent fertilizers to get all the elements. We start feeding a little heavier in January or February, depending on show dates. 4. HUMIDITY & TEMPERATURE: Keep humidity from 65% to 75%, and your room temperature from 70° to 80° if possible. We set all our plants on moistened lava rock to create humidity. A cold and/or drafty room can stunt or slow plant growth. 5. GROOMING: Keep all the old flower stems, suckers, and old leaves pinched off from the crown. It is most important to keep the leaves (since the plants breathe through their leaves) clean, by tipping the plant under a faucet of slowly running warm water. Follow this by blotting off the excess water with a small sponge, then set the plant in a dark location out of any draft to dry. This bathing practice permits better breathing, keeps the leaves shiny, and generally produces a happy, healthy specimen. 6. SPACE: Plants should be spaced so leaves do not touch. This rule will give plants good aeriation, good light, and a better chance to grow symmetrically. 7. PESTS: Watch plants closely for diseases and pests. Keep “Spider SMite” for Mites (show up in center of plant). Keep “Doo” for Mildew (shows up on flowers and stems). Keep “Malathion” for: Thrip (punctures pollen sac, and lives in top soil). Mealy Bugs (show up at the base of petioles). Root Mealy Bugs (show around crown and down in around the roots; the plant becomes on limp side, and bloom stems stop coming). Keep light off plants until sprays are dry. I have tried to cover the most important initial steps to produce show plants, but the main thing is to take care of them as you would your child. Your plants will reflect the care you give them, and I wish you each . . BLUE RIBBONS . . . 8 MINT POPCORN James Smith Blue Ribbon Winners at Philadelphia Show TOMMY LOU Mrs. Henry LaBadie FIREBRAND Mrs. Henry LaBadie some of the plants entered in the seventh annual show of the African Violet Society of Philadelphia, Pa., theme of which was ‘'Violet Stairway to the Stars.” This year for the first time, trial judging was held for ribbons only and on the merit system. Next year, however, the group plans to have the show judged by National. The show was held to show the members what was needed to get a blue ribbon. Samuel Rolph and James Smith staged the show. William Brady was show chairman. LYON'S CLIPPER Mrs. Bertha Migala 9 GRO-LUX TABLE TOP UNIT The Sylvania GRO-LUX Table Top Unit includes a gold color shade, with 6' cord, plug and switch, two 20 watt GRO-LUX lamps, and a white plastic “Humidity Tray” to keep bottom of pots above the water line, and to help provide increased humidity. Height of light adjustable from 12" to 22" above the tray, on the sturdy black legs. Price: $19.85 plus $1.00 mailing cost to 5th zone; Same with automatic time switch $29.95 plus $1.00 mailing costs. If mailed beyond 5th zone — west of Denver or to Florida — add $2.00 for mailing. We can supply your needs for fluorescent lamps and light fixtures. Write for details. Six 20 w. GRO-LUX lamps— $13.20 ppd; 6 40w GRO-LUX— $14.10 ppd. Six 40w GRO-LUX wide spectrum— ^10.50 ppd. Make us your headquarters for Plastic markers. See p. 42 of JUNE 1965 issue. We have consistently ad¬ vertised in A. V. M. since 1952 and offer only standard guaranteed items. We never offer cut-rate goods or “free” bribes to get your business! HARVEY J. RIDGE Dept. D51 1126 Arthur St. Wausau, Wis. 54401 PLANT-A-TARIUM The best thing yet for rooting leaves and crowns, nursing baby plants or starting garden plants. Plastic bubble maintains proper humidity for propagation and may be removed when plants develop mature root sys¬ tems. Use with 36 square JIFFY-POTS or rooting medium. Large plastic tray is 11" x 2%" x 22" and clear plastic cover is about 4" high. Complete with 36 2%" peat pots only $6.69 postpaid to zone 5. Add 50c if shipped west of Denver or to Florida. To use without pots, order RIDGE’S RAPID ROOT¬ ING MEDIUM — about 5 quarts with Plant-A-Tarium for $1.50. (Trial size, about 2% qts. $1.00 ppd) The Plant-A-Tarium fits nicely under the lamp of the Table Top Unit, making an ideal combination for propagating. SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING African Violet Calendar and Date Book $1.50. Fluorescent Light Gardening, by Elaine Cherry, Pub¬ lished March $5.95. Artificial Light Gardening, by Johnston-Carriere, 1964 $4.50. New Complete Book of African Violets, Van Pelt- Wilson, Rev. 1963, $5.95. Gloxinias and How to Grow Them, Peggie Schulz Revised 1965, $4.50. Growing Plants under Artificial Light, Peggie Schulz, $3.75. Gardening Indoors Under Lights, Kranz, $4.95. KOLB'S NEW INTRODUCTIONS GOLLI — Huge fringed dbl. white edged slightly in green, splashes of pink and some bright red in blossom, slightly waved foliage. GOLLI G — Semi-dbl. white bloom rayed with orchid and a deeper band of orchid on fringed edge, good wavy foliage. THESIS RED — A gorgeous single red on upright stems, plain foliage and makes a good show plant. DARK EYED BABE — Huge single frilled lavender star with deeper maroon eye on wavy foliage. LIKEABLE — Huge semi-dbl. lavender star with deeper tones of tailored foliage. PINK TILLIE — A good dbl. pink with edge of upper petals fringed with yellow on good upright stems, tailored foliage. COLLEENE — Beautiful frilled dbl. pink on slightly waved foliage. MUFFY — Dbl. frilled white, rayed with tones of lavender on good waved foliage. MAGENTA BEAUTY — This is a striking color, deep fuchsia shade, a single frilled blossom on slightly waved foliage. GOLDEN SHORES — A single orchid bloom, banded in deeper purple and heavily fringed with a golden yellow edge that does not fade even in hot weather. PARTY FRILLS — A large semi-dbl. white heavily fringed in peachy-pink tones on good slightly waved foliage. These rooted cuttings are $1.50 each plus $1.00 for postage and packing and $1.50 west of the Rockies. You may order direct from this ad for spring. Send stamp for price list of other varieties. KOLB’S GREENHOUSES 725 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg, N. J. 08865 10 THEY ARE AFRICAN VIOLETS — Comparing the virtues of a Bridalveil sport (left) and a “White Pride” is Mrs. Mary Hunt, 337 N. Gretna Ave., Whittier, publicity chairman for the Whittier African Violet Society. The Bridalveil sport, a deep-hued purple, is only one year old, while Mrs. Hunt's “White Pride” is a five year member of her family. A Newsman Asks the Question SIMPLE CURIOSITY “What is an African Violet?” How Many Others Don’t Know? By Tom Pasqua pewa, among other “African” neighbors. As I waded through the stack of meeting announcements and converted them into short news stories, I found I had completed one paragraph about a regular local organization — when suddenly I separated myself from my story to see what it was. I was writing about the Whittier African Violet Society. As a young and blase’ newsman, I often derive a chuckle from club names. Since no one was around on the Saturday afternoon city desk, there was little point in laughing aloud, so I gave the outfit the silent giggle routine. The darn publicity chairman forgot to indicate the meeting time, so I called her. “By the way,” I added, trying to act non¬ chalant, “just what exactly IS an African Violet?” Compulsory curiosity surged to the degree that I confessed my ignorance about the reali¬ ties of African Violets, fully to the point of asking to see one. My wish was granted. By the end of the otherwise sleepy after¬ noon at the newspaper desk, I had completed listening to the good local publicity chairman Mrs. Mary Hunt, written a feature story for my paper (in addition to her publicity an¬ nouncement) and taken a quartet of pictures to show the rest of my suburban community what African Violets looked like. { I found African Violets cheerful and fasci- j nating. So was Mrs. Hunt. I Now Whittier readers know at least a bit j about White Pride, Delft Imperial and Chip- Don’t hesitate to let “us folks” know about African Violets; be ready to explain your hobby or business, for with enough converts, African Violet Societies may some day rule the world. FOR AFRICAN VIOLETS . . . and other plants. The NEW All-steel Vio Holda PLANT STAND Sturdy, heavy gauge all-steel welded. 40” high. Will not tilt or tip. Holds 11 plants. 10 on revolving arms extending outward 8" to 12" from center shaft. Arms mov¬ able to any position to en¬ hance beauty of display and allow even sun and air exposure. Light weight, Easily dismantled for clean¬ ing. Antique black; white or fawn tan enamel. ORDER BY MAIL TODAY Only $14.95 each, plus $1.00 for packing and postage. (Canada $2.00). The Original Stand with Revolving Arms Specify color desired. Send check or money order; or C.O.D. Satisfaction guaranteed. Circular on request. VIO HOLDA MANUFACTURING CO. Box 915 Dept.64-S Topeka. Kan. 11 Ruth G. Carey 3900 Garden Drive^ Knoxville 18, Tenn. Q. How many entries is each exhibitor permitted in the class for the Gold and Purple Rosette Awards? A. Each exhibitor is permitted to enter only one entry consisting of 3 plants. Q. Suppose more or less plants are in an entry than the number required for the Gold and Purple Rosette class. Do the judges dis- qualify? A. No, the judges do not disqualify the entries. They just do not consider such entries for any awards. Q. Under what classification should variegated foliage plants be entered? A. They may be entered in one of twi classes: Under the class as to type of blossom, or under a class where all variegated foliage plants will be entered regardless of their blos¬ soms. May I again remind all Lifetime judges that they are required to send in answers to the questions printed in the September issue? This is just a review and all judges should be glad of such a requirement, so that they will keep informed of all new rulings, information and materials pertaining to judging. Another piece of information for all judges is that they try to judge so that all judges work will be more consistent and alike. It has been noted that in some shows, there is a marked difference in the judging of one group of judges as compared with that of another group or panel in the same show. Let’s all strive for more uniformity in judging. Study, read and try to get as much experience as possible in judging all varieties of plants. We have some excellent judges in our So¬ ciety, and there is no reason why this number should not increase each year. We hope all of you will question your knowledge and ex¬ perience in judging and strive to reach a higher peak of perfection each year. Introducing EAST OF MISS. WEST OF MISS. AFRICAN VIOLET SPECIAL Variegated Violet SPECIAL WEST OF MISS. DELIVERED PRICES (Postpaid) The Finest in Soluble Fertilizers Designed and Manufactured by ROBERT B. PETERS CO.pNC. 2833 PENNSYLVANIA ST., ALLENTOWN, PA 12 Buells Visit In Alaska; Are Honored By Richard W. Johnston President, AAVS Mountain View, Alaska While Mr. and Mrs. Albert Buell and their two sons of Eastford, Conn., were touring Alaska this past summer, they were guests of the Anchorage African Violet society at a no¬ host dinner. Fifty African Violet and Gloxinia enthu¬ siasts from the Anchorage area attended to hear Mr. Buell discuss these and other gesner- iad. He showed many slides of his greenhouses, plants and scenes from several national con¬ ventions. The Buells, while in Anchorage, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was outside to attend the National Convention as our Alaskan delegate, but was unable to do so because of illness. However, while on this trip she visited the Buell’s Greenhouses and after learning of their plans to visit Alaska, prevailed upon them to attend a gathering sponsored by our club. We are deeply indebted to Aura Johnson for inviting these wonderful people to meet with us. Members and non-members alike profited greatly from their visit. - - - - - PICTURES Pictures for the magazine must be clear black and white photos ... no gray back¬ grounds. Too many polaroids are being sent in for publication. We are sorry these have to be turned down, but there must be quality pictures if we are to maintain the quality of our maga¬ zine. Enjoy the Finest in Indoor Gardening! WIN A FLORA CART Enter Your Plants In 1%6 NOW . . . with NEW Molded Fiberglass TRAYS! Interchongeable on any Flora Cart. 1 tray — $8.50; 2 trays — $16.00; 3 trays — $23.50. F.O.B. Cleveland. World's Finest Portable Indoor Greenhouse I For use with Rapid Start Fluorescent Lights I Flora Cart is the original, most popular movable and practical unit for easy indoor gardening! Raise lux¬ urious African Violets . . . force spring flowering bulbs and get strong plants from all seeds and cut¬ tings! NOW every Flora Cart comes with beautiful new molded fiberglass trays , . lightweight and strong, easy to keep clean and impervious to mois¬ ture, chemicals or weather! Choose from two Flora Cart models; 3 Trays, $57.00 ; 2 Trays, $44.50. (Light Fixtures additional.) Rugged lifetime construction, of satin aluminum tubing. The large heavy duty 4" diameter rubber-tired, ball bearing swivel casters makes it easily movable, even OVer heavy carpeting! Equip your Flora Cart with Combolite fixtures de¬ signed especially for flower culture, combining in¬ candescent and fluorescent lights, proved superior to either one alone! For use with new Rapid Start fluorescent lights. No starters are necessary. WIN A NOTE — The manufacturers of the popular Flora Cart are happy to again present a Flora Cart (Model CA2 complete unit) as an award at the 1966 Convention, Miami Beach, Fla., April 12, 13, 14, 1966. CLASS — Three specimen plants (1 true piuTjle, 1 pink, and 1 white, any variety) scoring the highest points. Each plant must score at least 85 points. These plants are to be entered in the regular claves for true purples, pinks and whites. PREVIOUS WWNERS — ORDER TODAY . . . Send check or money order. WRITE for catalog of Flora Carts and accessories. FLORA CART 1953 — Mrs. Ronald B. Reaume, Detroit, Michigan. 1954 — Mrs. E. L. Perdue, Donaldson, Tennessee. 1955 — Rev. Harold L. Thompson, Birmingham, Michigan. 1956 — Mrs. L. A. Beck, St. Joseph, Missouri. 1957 — Mrs. J. R. Bush, Muncie, Kansas. 1958 — Mrs. Edward Casey, Rochester, New York. 1959 — Mrs. Clarence Kuder, Bowling Green, Ohio. 1960 — Mrs. Alexander R. Colyer, Brightwaters, New York. 1961 — Mrs. Joseph Trost, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1962 — Mrs. J. W. Shuey, Richmond, California. 1964 — Mrs. George Phillips, Arlington, Texas. 1965 — E. D. Wyke, Columbus, Ind. Dept. C 1311 West 80th Street Clevelond 2, Ohio 13 Adele Tretter, 4988 Schollmeyer Ave. St. Louis., Missouri, 63109 The following registrati* m have been received during the period from May 31, 1965 through August 30, 1965. Appaloosa (1512) DBWC 379 d S— Festivity (1513) R 237 dc S— Junior Miss (1514) PX 2378 d S—Just Peachy (1515) LP 2378 d L— Velveteen (1516) DV 357 df S 6/11/65— Champion’s African Violets, 8848 Van Hoe- sen Rd., Clay, N.Y. Lou Ann (1517) P 79 d S 7/13/65 — Clara L. Keeler, 1726 S. E. Division St., Portland, Oreg. 97202 W estwindJ s Strawberry Frosting (1518) DPR WC 29 s-d S 7!27/Q^ — WestwincVs Gay Di¬ vorcee (1519) DB 23 d S 7127165, Mrs. M. C. Woodward, P.O. Box 6, Still River, Mass. Baronette (1520) WBC 1 s-d S — Blue Bouton- Niere, (1521) LB 5 d S— Color ama (1522) woe 2 s S— Coral Queen (1523) LPX 2 s-d S — Dark Angel (1524) V 45 s-df S — Gay Pirouette (1525) PGC 58 df S — Ivory Fashion 1526) W-P 39 s S—Janny (1527) 0-PWC 2 sc S—Lori Sue (1528) WVC 5 s-d S—Maid Marion (1529) DP 5 d S — Mariner Blue (1530) MDBWC 2 d S—Pink Cargo (1531) PWC 3 d S—Poinciana (1532) PRX 2 sc S —Prom Queen (1533) MBWC 2 s S—Red Coat (1534) R 29 s S — Sweetest Blue (1535) LB 2 d S 7/30/65 Granger Garden, Rt. 2 — 1060 Wilbur Rd., Medina, Ohio. Coral Satin (1536) MP 38 s S-M Tinari Green¬ houses, Bethayres, Pa. 19006 Deleon Dream (1537) MP 39 d S — Deleon Frilly Top (1538) MBWC 29 df S— Deleon Pixie (1539) MBWC 4 d M— Deleon Posy INTRODUCING ELISA'S AFRICAN VIOLET RINGS These attractive Before green Violet After rings are made of sturdy but light weight plastic designed by a violet grower and hobbyist especially for African Violets. Easy to install, eliminate broken and split leaves. Aid in training plants for symmetry and beauty. Hold up bottom leaves after transplanting. Lacy leaf design allows air to circulate freely. Have no moving parts to rust or break. Made to fit both round and square pots. TWO SIZES— 9" fits pots from to 6" — 60c each 13" fits pots from 41/2" to 8" — 75c each Package of 3 9" and 3 13" — -$3.60. Minimum order — Brings. Add for Postage, 60c West of Denver; 72c East of Denver. Postage prepaid on orders over $10.00 in one shipment. Add 4% sales tax for California shipment. Buy thru your local club, or send check or money order to JOHN D. FREW P. 0. Box 823 Pacific Palisades, California 90272 MAKES AN IDEAL GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS (1540) VWC 4 s M 8/20/65 Mrs. W. F. Kuhl Jr., Box 98, Deleon Springs, Florida. Pilgrim Heritage (1541) DB 23 df S — Pilgrim Mayflower (1542) PGC 35 df S — Pilgrim Yule (1543) R 35 df L 8/26/65 Nelson Farm Violets, RFD #1, Athol, Mass. Hopeful (1544) DR 359 d S — Lightning (1545) DB 39 d S — Shadows (1546) DRX 23 d S Mrs. Ralph Watts, 139 Western Ave., Athol, Mass. Reservations received from May 31, 1965 through August 28, 1965, Tyler Rose Qw^^n—Reserved by Mrs. S. L. Helton, 6/8/65. Rippling Ta//^to-“Reserved by Mrs. J. L. Rick¬ er, 6/14/65. The Alamo-Reserved by Mrs. F. A. Hollings- head 7/2/65. Dorothy Greene — ^Reserved by Ernest Fisher, 7/18/65. Horizon — At Dawning — Rlue Majesty — Celestial — Reserved by Mrs. Ralph Watts, 8/23/65. CORRECTION The registration ^^Great Scott” listed in the June report should have been Fished s Great Scott, (1499) M-B 26 s L 2/10/65, Ernest Fish¬ er, 32 Downsview Ave., Downsview, Ontario, Can. New Rules and Information on Registration The African Violet Society of America, Inc., will in the future be the authority for all registrations of the Saintpaulia (African Violet) . It will be necessary to conform to the rules of the International Code of Nomen¬ clature for cultivated plants. All futme names should preferably be one or two words and in no case more than three. No abbreviations or titles, such as Mr. or Miss and etc., will be accepted. Make sure all information is correct as a registered plant is considered top qual¬ ity and the description should be accurate. It is not necessary to be a member of AVSA to register a plant, but all registrations must be submitted to the registrar of the Afri¬ can Violet Society of America, Inc., for pro¬ cessing. If this procedure is not followed, the said plant will not be an INTERNATIONAL registered variety. The PERFECT LIGHTING for African Violets FLUORESCENT FIXTURES MODEL FH240 FOR 2 TUBES 40 WATT (Equal to about 240 Watt of regular bulbs) Size: 48” long, 13” wide, Weight approx. 22 lb. Complete with 2 daylight bulbs 36” rubber cord and pull-switch. Underwriters approved. $10.50 EACH For additional growing results— if so desired— 2 sockets for regular light bulbs built in, ADD $1.50^ _ _ _ _ New TAbTe MOdIE New MODEL FM240 Same as Model FH240 (above) with the addi¬ tion of 2 wrought iron legs, 18” high, with rubber tips, black. Weight approx. 23 lb. complete with legs $12.50 _ _ FO^ 2~TU b1s"m”wATT MODEL FH220 (Size: 24” long, 13” wide) (Equal to about 120 W. of regular bulbs) 36” rubber cord and pull-switch, Underwriters approved $8.90 EACH TABLE MODEL WITH LEGS $10.90 EACH Mail check or Money Order to; FROSH FLUORESCENT CORP. Monufocturers 217 Brood Avenue FAIRVffW, Bergen County, NEW JERSEY Please send: □ MODEL FH240 $10.50 MODEL FM240 (Table Model) $12.50 MODEL FH220 $ 8.90 Built in 2 sockets for regular bulbs $1.50 per fixture. As advertised, for which I enclose check or money order for $ — — — - Ri addition, I will pay Railway Express Freight charges upon delivery. Name — . — - - - - - - - — - — Address — . - — - - - — - — — — — — City State — - 15 INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING REGISTRATION AND NAME RESERVATIONS OF AFRICAN VIOLETS registration REGISTRx\TION is a public claim to having originated a new and worthy variety of Afri¬ can Violet (it is not a certification by the Society that the variety is new and different). Send a request to the Registrar for the num¬ ber of REGISTRATION CARDS needed. Reg¬ istration is accomplished by filling out one card (type written if possible) for each plant to be registered. The applicant keeps one card for their file. Applicant must date and sign the card and mail it back first class to the Registrar. Do not bend or fold the card. Please accompany the card with the proper fee. The Registrar checks the card for completeness of information and apparent corrections, if it ap¬ pears in order it will then be included in the Registrars quarterly report, and published in a subsequent issue of the African Violet Maga¬ zine. Check the card before sending. Complete color variations must be given, also a com¬ plete description of the foliage. Each of the spaces on the card should be checked. The code that is printed in the magazine is made up from the information given by you on the card. This code is used by the Judges when judging all local and convention shows. The code is also used in our judging schools. IT MUST BE CORRECT. The A.V.S. is required to abide by the INTERNATIONAL CODE OF NOMENCLA¬ TURE FOR CULTIVATED PLANTS, for ex¬ ample — The variety names must contain only one or two words and in no case have more than three words. Names beginning with abbreviations ex¬ cept Mrs. must be voided. All variety names must be written out full such as Mount Kisco; not Mt. Kisco; not St. Louis but Saint Louis. Names containing excessively long words or phrases will not be accepted. Be safe, send your names in for reservation before releasing the variety. The name can then be changed if it is not acceptable. For years the prize-winning blossoms at the National African Violet Show have been grown with Plant Marvel . . . the scientifically^ balanced 100% water-soluble plant food. It supplies the entire root system with the natural, concentrat¬ ed food elements needed for rapid, healthy growth and bloom. Very easy and economical to use ... a 35c package makes 68 quarts, 89c package makes 125 gals., $1.49 package mak^ 250 gals., of rich liquid food. FREE SAMPLE: Write for free sample and copy of our African Violet folder. Kills hard to get Mealy Bugs, Aphids, Spider Mite, White Fly and many other insects. No harm to bloom or foliage wheh used as directed. Won’t stain fabrics or wallpaper. Haimless to children and pets. Pleasantly scented. The ideal insecticide. 5 oz. can 89c at your dealer or order direct. PLANT MARVEL LABORATORIES Dept. A¥29, 624 W. 119th St. Chicogo 28, Illinois 16 Registration cards received by the Regis¬ trar on or before Feb. 25 will be published in the June Magazine. Those received before May 25 will be published in the Sept. Maga¬ zine. The cards received before Aug. 25 will be published in the Dec. issue, and all cards re¬ ceived before Nov. 25 will be published in the March Magazine. Plant names must be pub¬ lished in the African Violet Society magazine to be eligible for awards at the African Violet Society of America Inc. annual convention shows. To make this possible the registration cards must be sent to the Registrar by Nov. 25. The Registrars report must be sent to the Edi¬ tor on Dec. 1st. By action of the Board of Directors of the African Violet Society at the Nashville con¬ vention of 1953 a $3.00 registration fee was set for each registration application. This must be sent to the Registrar along with the Appli¬ cation for Registration. NAME RESERVATIONS The reason for Name Reservation can be explained as follows: Since registration requires that a plant be carried through at least three generations, it has frequently occurred that a name honestly applied to a plant by one person during the testing period, was selected by others and used for registration before the testing was com¬ pleted. Meanwhile some specimens of said plant under test had been sold under the name. The hybridizer sends the Application for Reg¬ istration in at the end of the testing period, and the Registrar must refuse to accept the application as there is another plant registered under the name you have selected. This can be prevented by reserving the name you plan to use before placing the plant on the market. There is no card to be filled out by the applicant for name reservation. All that is necessary is to write the Registrar stating that you have a promising plant or plants and would like to reserve your selected names for them. By action of the Board of Directors of the AVSA, Inc. at the Nashville convention in 1953 a fee of $1.00 was set for each name reserved for a period of two years. This may be applied to the $3.00 fee at the time of regis¬ tration. This fee must accompany each request for name reservation. The Registrar will check the files and inform you of the status of the names you have selected. These names will then be placed on file under your name for a period of two years. Renewals of reservations are subject to an additional fee of $1.00 for an¬ other period of two years. Responsibility of the Society for a name reservation ends with publication of reserva¬ tion in the African Violet Magazine. The So¬ ciety has no power to enforce observation of a reservation. However under no circumstances will another plant be registered under the name reserved so long as the reservation has not expired. The two year period starts at the time of publication in the AVSA Magazine. ERMA'S VIOLETS and EPISCIA'S Plants and Fresh Cut Leaves New and Old Varieties ~ Large Assortment Send for Free List ERMA'S VIOLET SHOP 101 West 27th Street Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105 ALL SUPPLIES SENT POSTPAID Stim-U-Plant VC13 Atlas Fish Emulsion Plant Marvel 45c Pak. Ra-Pid-Gro Sponge-Bok 72 4 Qts./$1.00 Vermiculite Leaf Starter Mix Violet Soil (Our own with leaf mold) Charcoal l Qt./65c Cattle Manure 4 Qts./Sl.OO Sheep Manure 4 Qts./$1.00 Bone Meal Steamed Blood Meal Cottonseed Meal Super Phosphate (Powder) Magnesium Sulphate V-C 13 50% Malathion 4 oz./$1.25 Pt./$1.00 Qt./$1.90 lb./$1.00 1 lb./$1.75 1/2 lb. 85c 72 Bu./$2.50 1 BU./S4.00 5 Qts./$1.00 12 Qts./$2.00 4 Qts./$1.00 3 Qts./$1.00 2 Qts./$1.00 10 Qts./$2.00 10 Qts./$2,00 45c Lb. 45c Lb. 40c Lb. 45c Lb. 45c Lb. 8 oz. bottle/$2.65 5 oz. bottle/$1.75 Mildex (For Mildew-Mites) 4 oz. bottle/$1.25 Captan 50W (For Mildew — Mold on Soil) S1.25 Rootone 35c Pak Antrol Spray Bomb 6 oz./89c Acti-dione PM 5 oz. (Mildew) /$1.50 Centrospray 8 oz., 2 spray heads/$1.95 % in. White Marking Tape (60 yards) $1.00 3 in. Plastic Markers 20/30c 100/$1.00 472 in. Plastic Markers 15/30c 100/$1.25 Plastic Flats 6” x 8” x 3” 3/$1.20 Re- Vita Soil Conditioner 8 oz. Pk. .69 — 1 lb. bulk $1.00 Kapco (15-30-15) 72 lb. .85 — 172 lb. $1.75 New Era (Violet Food) Liquid 4 oz./59c New Era (Violet Food) Powder 3 oz./45c Sel Kaps (Stim-U- Plant) Sodium Selenate 24/$1.25 Peat Moss (Sphagnum) 10 oz./59c Peat Humus 3 lb. bag/$1.00 Chelated Iron (Iron Deficiency) 4 oz./$1.29 Transplantone Pak/45c Giberretic Aerosol 6 oz./$1.00 Leaf Mold (Compost) 3 qts./$1.00 Pano Drench (Damping Off) 1 oz./$1.95 Activo (450 lbs. Compost Quickly) $1.75 50% DDT (Soil Sterilizing) 15 oz. can $1.75 Trigger Spray, 1 qt. adjustable very fine mist $2.50 Wire Hanging Baskets 8 in. $1.25 Vita Bark Orchid Mix Orchid Food (Our Own) 30-30-30 Sulphur (Mold on Plants) 4 PLASTIC POTS (ROUND) 21A in. 25/$1.40 50/$2.50 272 in 25/$1.65 50/$2.75 3 in. 25/$1.95 50/$3.00 4 in. 25/$3.00 50/$6.00 Thumb Pots 25/$1.00 50/$1.90 2% in. square 25/$1.40 50/$2.50 MINIMUM ORDER $2.50 on the Abe 10 in. $1.65 3 qts./$1.00 4 oz./$1.25 oz. jar/$1.25 100/$ 4.00 100/$ 4.25 100/$ 5.25 100/$10.00 100/$ 3.25 100/$ 4.00 J'S AFRICAN VIOLETS Wise Ave. MI.7-3755 St. Louis 39. Mo. 17 PLEASE NOTE Two corrections to be made in the Master Variety List: Red Empress instead of Red Express. Rose Empress instead of Rose Express. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR MASTER LIST SUPPLEMENT COMMITTEE You have all had time by now to have ex¬ amined the Master List Supplement in the September magazine. I hope it was satisfactory to the majority of the members. This was a new experience for my committee and me. We were novices at compiling a supplement, and under these conditions we feel it turned out fairly well. We are aware there can be many improvements. The old saying is that one learns from their mistakes. Our aim is to hold this true, and we are sure you will see a great im¬ provement in the 1966 Supplement. We can not do this work unless you send us the names and information of all the new varieties. Please, when you send the names of new plants, include all the information possible on each variety, on the color and type of bloom, such as fringed, single or double, and if it is a star, type of foliage. Do not forget to include information on size, miniature, semi-miniature, or regular. Please give us the name of the hybridizer, this is important in identifying the plant when there are several under the same name. Check your MASTER LIST and see if you can find any mistakes. Send me the corrections so I can change the card file. My committee and I hope to have most of these corrections made in the file so that any MASTER LISTS printed in the future will be as correct as possible. The registration committee would like to wish the officers and members of the AFRI¬ CAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA INC., “A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.” Adele Tretter, chairman, Mil¬ dred Dedera, Ottilia Miller, and Lucille Cloyd. - - — ^ - Remember, it isn't what you have or what you get in this world, it's what you give of yourself and your love that makes you a whole person. HANGING POTS IVIES Plastic Hanging Pots with attached saucer. Nice selection of Ivy Plants. Complete size range of plastic pots and saucers. Stamp for list, please. MRS. N. 3. WILSON 41 Love St. (6) AustgU, Ga. 3000)1 A.V.M. BERRY'S AFRICAN VIOLETS Gift Plants — Small Plants Large Selection, 85 Varieties, Soil “ Pots Fertilizer — Labels. No List — No Shipping MRS. J. S. BERRY 1832 Turner Dr. Houston, Texas A JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON from GRACE'S VIOLETRY and all the Little Miniatures Many New Varieties for Spring Send Stamp for list. 434 Clifton Ave. Clifton, N. J. 07011 Tel. 779-8673 Visitors Welcome AFRICAN VIOLETS — OTHER GESNERIADS MANY 1965 RELEASES, INCLUDING WESTERN HYBRIDS LEAVES — ROOTED CLUSTERS — PLANTS PLEASE REQUEST FREE 1966 CATALOG, READY IN JANUARY 5320 FRANKLIN BLVD. AFRICAN VIOLETS OUR SPECIALTY SACRAMENTO, CALIF. 95820 ROBERT & MINNIE MOBLEY 18 FOR 19S6 . . . PLANTING BY THE MOON By The Editors of the ^^MOON SIGN BOOK,” Box 3383, St. Paul, Minn. 55101 This last year has seen a great increase in Lunar Gardening interest. New experiments have demonstrated the relationship between plant growth and atmospheric electricity, and between electrical activity within the plant and the phases of the Moon. Other experiments show that the cyclical changes in the Moon’s gravi¬ tational pull on ground moisture aids in start¬ ing new plants or seeds. Observation tells us that Nature is rhyth¬ mical in her activities, and common sense tells us that we should work with the natural rhythms to get the best garden results. This is probably even more true in the case of house plants since they are more dependent upon our good care. With our growing awareness of the importance of the relationship of human health and well-being to our natural environment, we should pay still more attention to timing our activities to coincide with Nature’s. In the annual “Moon Sign Book” we give a great deal of information on all aspects of gardening and farming by the Moon trans¬ planting, grafting, harvesting, destroying weeds, pruning, etc., but each year we list the im¬ portant dates for flower growers in the African Violet Magazine. For flowers, we try to plant during the First Quarter and in the Sign of Libra for beauty .and fragrance, in Cancer or Pisces for abundance, and in Scorpio for stur¬ diness. During 1966 the dates when the Moon is in the First Quarter and in one of these Signs are as follows: January 23-26 (Pisces) February 20-22 (Pisces) March 28-29 (Cancer) April 25-27 (Cancer) May 22-24 (Cancer) June 18-20 (Cancer), 24-25 (Libra) July 17-18 (Cancer), 22-24 (Libra), 24th (Scorpio) August 18-20 (Lil3ra), 20-22 (Scorpio) September 15-17 (Libra), 17-19 (Scorpio) October 13-14 (Libra), 14-16 (Scorpio) November 12th (Scorpio) December 17-19 (Pisces) Remember, these are only the BEST dates for most flowers. In the “MOON SIGN BOOK” we also show the next more favorable dates, and in addition the dates that are best for differ¬ ent activities and for different types of plants, and the actual times during the day when the Moon’s influence is most favorable. We can’t, of course, condense the 320 pages of informa¬ tion in the Moon Sign Book into this short ar¬ ticle, but we try to give the dates most im¬ portant to violet growers. ''Every man is the architect of his own fortune." • AFRICAN VIOLETS • GLOXINIAS • EPISCIAS • GESNERIADS We sell most of the Gesneriads suitable for home culture. BUELL'S GREENHOUSES Eastford# Conn. ROOTED CUTTINGS SMALL PLANTS FRESH CUT LEAVES FLUORESCENT TUBES SOIL MARKERS utility Grade PLASTIC POTS 2V4." pots round or square 25/1.00 50/1.75 100/3.50 21/2" round or square 25/1.15 50/2.00 100/3.75 3" round, square, squatty 25/1.35 50/2.50 100/4.75 3%" round, square, squatty 25/1.75 50/3.25 100/6.00 4" round, square, squatty 25/2.25 50/4.25 100/8.00 NEW IDEAL POTS Square, with wide lip all around edge to prevent leaf damage. 4 Holes for drainage, shown in June Issue of Magazine. White Only. Pots 3%" square, 3%" deep, 4%" across to lip edge 25/$1.50 50/$2.75 100/$5.00 Saucers — Approx. 4%" square 25/$3.00 50/$5.50 100/$10.00 BLACK PLASTIC SAUCERS TO GO WITH UTILITY GRADE POTS 2" round black 25/1.00 50/1.75 100/2.75 3%" round black 25/2.00 50/3.75 100/7.00 4" round black 25/2.95 50/3.75 100/7.00 These are all sent postpaid except beyond 5th zone. Please send 50c in farther zones to help with postage. New Spring list ready after Jan. 1, please send postcard for it, as many of the addresses are changed. Zone #, too, please. Violets By Elizabeth 3131 Montrose Zone #61103 Rockford,. Illinois 19 so YOU WANT TO PLANT A VIOLET JAR? Anne Tinari 2325 Valley Road Bethayres, Pennsylvania Violet jars have fascinated plant hobbyists for many years. Have you ever tried to plant one? It as a great satisfaction to accomplish this task especially when experience proves they can grow very well in this manner for many well known reasons. Let us explore them further. Plants growing closely in this type container provide moisture and hu¬ midity for each other producing better growth. They become pot bound quickly affording more bloom. Growing fairly close in this manner it becomes necessary to trim large outer leaves from time to time to keep the plants well groomed. In so doing, more strength is preserved or thrown back to the center crown, produc¬ ing more buds and larger flowers. There are several points to consider when purchasing a jar of this type. First, be certain that a drainage hole is in the bottom. Select a jar that is fairly easy to plant with the open¬ ings for plants at least two inches wide. A jar of this type which can be moved easily from one location to another can effectively serve as a centerpiece and will also be easy to care for. Secondly, select violet cultivars that are profuse bloomers and of flexible leaf texture, avoid the amazon or supreme type brittle leaf which is unsuitable. You can make a compli¬ mentary arrangement with your “Violet Jar” using the many cultivars now available in such wide color range to suit any taste. Using all TOGETHERNESS One lovely spring day, while the conversa¬ tion wafted its way to plants and flowers and growing things, the claim was made that African violets appreciate togetherness. “A single plant will never bloom,” it was said. “They need plant companionship to flower.” How absurd. A plant being lonely. “I can prove it,” the conversation went on. Then secretaries and wives were cited who owned only one African violet and the plants never bloomed. But as soon as the plants were placed with other African violets, they produced flowers. Surely there’s nothing to this. But then, there is that husky little African violet on a friend’s kitchen table which never has shown a flower. Hmm! — From Joan Lee Faust's column. "Around the Garden/' in The New York Times. one color can also prove very effective. The proper method in planting a “Violet Jar” is as follows: 1. Cover bottom of jar with a sizable layer of pebbles or broken crockery for good drainage. 2. Add 1/4” layer of granulated charcoal to keep soil sweet. 3. To a mixture of especially prepared ster¬ ilized African violet soil add 25% bar sand, mix thoroughly. In a mixture of this type no center drainage is needed. This also elimin¬ ates the necessity of any other type irrigation inside the jar. It will also be porous enough that you can conveniently water or spray from above with proper drainage taking place. 20 4. Pour soil mixture to the first set of openings in the violet jar, your jar should be planted gradually, starting from the bottom up. 5. Put plants in from the outside, root first, firming them into the openings. 9. Liquid plant food is desirable to use about every two or three weeks. 10. Turn jar occasionally so that plants grow evenly. Keep old flower stalks and un¬ sightly leaves trimmed off. You will find it becomes necessary, in order to keep the jar from being overgrown, to remove large outer leaves. This will maintain an even looking growth pattern and will give more strength to the center crown. The “Violet Jar” shown in photo is es¬ pecially designed with larger openings for ease in planting, so that even a beginner will feel confident in creating their own artistic arrangement of African violets. 6. Firm plants neatly in each opening around the jar placing a small amount of spaghnum moss on top of the soil at each opening to keep plant and soil slightly moist and to prevent the soil from washing out when watering. 7. Continue to fill the violet jar with more soil to your next set of openings (or if your jar is small to center top) and plant. Gently, but firmly, put in center plant leaving about space from top of finished jar so water¬ ing can be done with ease and with quick penetration. Place a small quantity of spagh¬ num moss, that has been moistened, also around top. 8. Your violet jar should be watered pos¬ sibly twice a week depending on the amount of humidity and surrounding conditions in your home. To date the entries in the member¬ ship contest have been unbelievably light. It may have been the summer doldrums or a feeling that one could never reach the winning total of last year's contest. As of this writing (Sept.) there are only a total of thirteen memberships divided among the contestants. The field is wide open to all late starters and fast finishers. The prizes are substantial. Imagine if the win¬ ner should come from Alaska, Oregon or California, what a free ride they would have to the convention in Miami. That second prize of $50.00 is well worth a lot of effort. Even if you don't come out on top you can cherish the thought of having done a good job for your society! If your memberships are intended for entry in the contest and are not on contest blanks be sure they are clearly and boldly marked 'CONTEST' and that your name and ad¬ dress are attached. If this is not done the Knoxville office will have no way of giving credit for them. FLASH 21 HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH OUR AFRICAN VIOLETS John J . Paul 36 South 7th St. Easton, Pa. 18042 Article 11 I used the terms Aperture, Shutter Speed and Focus. What do they mean? We have to start somewhere, it seems to me the eye of the camera or its lens is most important, so let’s start with the lens. As the term Aperture is mechanically built into the barrel of the lens, I will explain this first. One can become con¬ fused with the various terms used, all mean¬ ing one and the same. For instance the follow¬ ing all mean Aperture: f number, f stop and lens opening. The simplest way to explain this is by association with something we all know, in this case a window shade. Much in the same manner as a window shade is raised or low¬ ered to let in more or less light so the Aperture does the same thing in our camera. Why do we need this function? This gives us two con¬ trols for proper exposure. First, it allows the correct amount of light to strike the film in conjunction with the proper shutter speed. Shutter Speeds will be explained in the fol¬ lowing section. Second, an optical function oc¬ curs known as depth of field, at this time I will not go into depth of field and its uses. The main thing to remember at this time is Aper¬ ture controls the amount of light allowed to enter the camera. Shutter Speed. This means exactly what the term implies, when we think of speed, au¬ tomatically, we think of time. When we think of time we associate it with a clock or a watch. We will use a watch as our association symbol. Why do we need the Shutter? Like aperture is an exposure control, so is Shutter Speed. The film we use is given an (A.S.A.) value or a number. The higher the number the more light sensitive the film is. We must have some way to control the amount and time the light is al¬ lowed to energize the film. It is this balance of time and the quantity of light that gives us a correct exposure. In simple terms, the shutter meters the time the film is subjected to light. Shutters are graduated as follows T, B, 1, 2, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250 and so on depending on manufacturer of shutter. What do these num¬ bers mean? T — A time exposure or in other words if shutter is set on T it will stay open for any length of time we desire or until we push the button again to close it. B — A time exposure also but will only stay open as long as we hold the release button. In both cases the photographer must meter the length of time. No. 1 — one second No. 2 — I/q second No. 15 — 1/15 second No. 30 — 1/30 second and so on. When any of the speeds are set the time is metered automatically except T or B. Focus. The third term we used is one that is easy to understand. In as much as the human eye must focus in order that a distant object 22 as well as a near object will be clear or sharp, so must the eye of our camera. On all but the simplest cameras this is accomplished by look¬ ing thru a rangefinder or with the reflex type camera thru the ground glass. Besides visually focusing the camera you will find a graduated ring or dial showing the inches or feet you are from subject. The distance indicator is very useful, first it gives you a check on your visual focus accuracy, second if you were taking flash the distance shown is necessai j to calculate the correct exposure. This subject will be discussed under flash photography in the future. Third, in conjunction with the footage scale is the depth of field scale. This is most useful when taking close ups. We must remember the closer we are to the subject the more critical becomes our focus and depth of field. We have briefly covered the mechanics of three types of 35 mm cameras. In the next issue we will discuss parallax and depth of field. - - - Science Fair Project Stimulates Interest In AVSA Membership By Charles Day New Membership and Promotion Chairman “African Violet and Gesneriad Culture,” an entry in the Science Fair held at Stoughton, Massachusetts, high school, proved to be an un¬ usual approach to membership promotion in AVSA. One of the Society’s youngest members. Miss Carol Martin, made this her project. The exhibit covered all phases of culture of African violets and other gesneriads. She used the “green thumb” sheets which include growing instructions and membership application blanks, plants lists, pamphlets and samples from advertisers in the African Violet Maga¬ zine. Several books on culture and African Violet Magazines were displayed. Posters contained listing of scale of points Carol Martin and her Science Fair Exhibit for judging specimen plants. Featured were in¬ sects and parts of a plant as seen through a microscope, different types of violets and ges¬ neriads and various types of blossoms. Further heightening interest and enthu¬ siasm was a collection of supplies used in cul¬ ture: Several different sizes of plastic pots, win- dex sprayer, razor blades, stakes, swabs, mea¬ suring spoon, charcoal, sponge-rok, vermicu- lite, vermiculoam, African violet soil, her own soil mix. Superphosphate, Black Magic Blossom Booster, Atlas fish emulsion. New Era African Violet Food, New Era African Violet Spray, Antrol African Violet Spray and a gloxinia seed under the microscope. As a guide to diagnosing possible prob¬ lems, plants were shown with different condi¬ tions such as freak leaves, multiple crowns, starter plants, water spot, and plants with necks which should either be repotted or re¬ rooted. Many African violet plants in bloom were shown, along with episcias, streptocarpus, gloxinias, achimenes, smithianthas, columneas and sinningia pusilla. Carol has at present 128 African violets and 62 other gesneriads. Asked if there were some major factor in helping her with the pro¬ ject, which took a blue ribbon, Carol replied unhesitatingly, “Yes — the African Violet Magazine and my membership in the Society.” ROSE KNOLL GARDENS In the Heart of Lincoln Land NEW FOR SPRING Rainbow Jewel — Fuchsia Dble. shaded bloom, tailored leaf. Blushing Jewel — very frlngy dble. white shaded with cerise pink, serrated tailored leaf. Also Jewel of Siam — the blackest green shiniest leaf we have ever seen. Grape purple fringed dble. A beauty. Flashy Jewel — fringed brilliant pink dble. on shiny variegated wavy strawberry foliage. Other varieties by Lanigan, Taylor, Brackin and leading hybridizers. Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Rhoades, Assumption, Ill. 62510 23 Lizeta Tenney Hamilton, 675 Soldier Hill Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649 HOLIDAY GREETINGS!! Another year and a sure sign we are getting older too fast! ! How time flies after you have reached that certain age! How very proud I am of you! Did you-all notice the number of our chapters supporting the Boyce Edens Research Fund! ! Where can our African violeteers be surpassed? Another letter has been prepared for the coming year and we, the committee, hope that you will enjoy receiving it and that it will prove helpful. These will go out to the presi¬ dents with the charters when dues are paid be¬ tween now and February 28. To those chapters who are paid up to March 1967, I will do a special mailing — can not leave anyone out! In the back of my mind (not there for long) is a plan I would like to submit to the Board regarding the gold and purple rosettes. I would like to see a lovely card about 4x9 inches sent to the show chairman to place alongside the gold and the purple rosette plants. These cards could include our Presi¬ dent’s signature, the Affiliated Chapters Chair¬ man’s signature and the signature of the Judges. As soon as we received the score sheets the gold an/or purple rosettes would be mailed to the show chairman to present to the exhibitor or mailed direct to the exhibitor. I would love to have your reaction or questions to this. Naturally I like the idea as does our President. It would reduce loss of or damage to the rosettes, reduce cost and unnecessary in¬ ventory, reduce both chapter and committee work. The card would be truly lovely. Now is your chance to write to me and I will en¬ joy hearing. ALL dues are due as of February 28. Naturally it will help me if you would like to send in your dues any time now — rather than at the last minute. Can’t you picture me in the middle of a stack of mail working my way out?? Again we thank you for your interest, pa¬ tience and spirit of willingness to understand and to help. Few people realize the hours these ‘volunteers’ jobs take and even YOU would be surprised! ! A wonderful Christmas in spirit to each one of you and a New Year with all sorts of violet- eering! Lizeta Tenney Hamilton, Chairman, Mrs. Edward J. Burns, Mrs. Charles Cramond, Mrs. Edward Buschke, Robert Hamilton, committee¬ men. NEW CHAPTERS HI HOPES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Michael P. Pozsgay, President 300 Porchester Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63125 9/1/65 NEW JUDGES’ COUNCILS NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL OF JUDGES President: Mrs. Duane Champion Usual meeting place: Syracuse and annual convention. NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET JUDGES President: Edward J. Burns Usual meeting place: In various sections of the State. GREEN ROSETTE AWARDS SEACOAST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Harry Parr, Show Chairman Hampton, New Hampshire Theme: “Holiday Accent in the Home” 5/22/65 BAY STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (A COUNCIL) Mrs. J. Addison MacLean, Show Chairman Norwood, Massachusetts Theme: “Violet Highways” 4/30 & 5/1/65 TALLAHASSEE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Henry C. Mills, Show Chairman Tallahassee, Florida Theme: The Four Seasons With African Vio¬ lets 5/1,2/65 NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS Mrs. Edward J. Burns, Show Chairman New Milford, New Jersey Theme: Pathway to Beauty — Conservation 9/16,17,18/65 24 SILVER BOWL WINNERS The following have been reported as win¬ ning the silver bowl awarded to the sweep- stakes winner at the various state society shows. Congratulations! ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCIL Mrs. R. V. Lahr, President Mrs. Frank W. Elliot, Winner MICHIGAN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Darrell Taylor, President Mrs. H. W. Wilcox, Winner NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS Mrs. Edward J. Burns, President Mrs. Russell Yawger, Winner - — — - -♦ . . A HOT TIP! Many affiliated chapters have a large number of local members who are not at pre¬ sent members of AVSA. If this is the case in your club, you might get a good start in the membership contest, and at the same time im¬ prove the knowledgeability of your club mem¬ bership as they become regular readers of The African Violet Magazine. Why not start now and win that trip to Miami Beach? — — WE ARE SORRY Our apologies to one of our newer clubs, which was organized and affiliated this year! Omitted in the July Handbook was the name of THE GREEN THUMB AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF THE MASTICS Mrs. J. A. Waynand, president 6 Drury Lane Mastic Beach, Long Island FROSTY NIGHT — “Frosty Night" won the Queen of the show for Mrs. Christine Osborn at the Fort Worth (Texas) African Violet So¬ ciety's show. Other winners were: “Daisy Mae", Mrs. C. M. Berry; “Lilian Jarrett", Mrs. W. E. Price; “Blue Pacific", Mrs. R. D. Early; sweepstakes, Mrs. J. C. Allen; best table set¬ ting, Mrs. William F. Schmeling; and educa¬ tional display, Mrs. Bartel. DECEMBER MAGAZINES An extra printing of the December color magazine has been made for promotional uses. Clubs desiring such copies for use at their shows or as a means of obtaining new members may purchase them in lots of 25 for $5.00. The magazines may be obtained at the AVS office, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37901. - ^ - "Growing an African violet on a window¬ sill is more than a hobby. It is one person's effort to improve our human environment, and on that plane it has value and significance beyond the hobby level." — Carlton Lees, chief OKecutive of the Massachusetts Horticultural society. BORED? LIKE TO SEE THE PINK CITY OF JAPUR? The Stone Lions of Lucerne? Or perhaps find a new Violet in the mountains of West Usombara? Or, best of all, to the Convention? Drop a note to 1252 Third Ave., San Diego, Calif. We will SEND you- _ 25 SOUTH FLORIDA SHOW— The South Flor¬ ida African Violet club’s annual show at Coral Gables, Fla., had 57 classes in three divisions; Horticulture, artistic and decorative. Here are some of the winners. J. E. Moody was show chair¬ man; Mrs. James Ward, co-chairman; Mrs. Henry Bassing, schedule chair¬ man; Mrs. Robert Swan¬ son, staging chairman, and Mrs. J. E. Moody, en¬ tries chairman. VIOLETS ON THE MALL — More than 2000 African violet enthusiasts and visitors attended the 10th annual show, “Violets on the Mall," held by the North Shore African Vio¬ let society of Lynn, Mass. Here are some of the winners, left to right: Mrs. Charles Craig’s “Mound of Pink," runner up to Junior queen; Mrs. Karl G. Ohison’s “White Trumpet," Junior Queen; Mrs. Ohison’s “Red Crown," Queen of Show, and her “Pink Wing,” runner up to Queen; and Eleanor Call’s “Master Blue," best novice. MASTERPIECES O F NATURE AND MAN — Mrs. A. W. Eichelberger, whose green-thumb skill won “Queen of the Show Award" and many other top honors at the annual show of the African Violet Study club of Birming¬ ham, Ala., is shown here with Double Blush, Chan- tileer. My Own, Chaska and Double Blue Fairy. Chantileer, the Queen of the Show, was grown from a leaf brought from the Dallas National Show in 1964. Mrs. Eichelberg¬ er also walked off with the sweepstakes award for winning 31 blue rib¬ bons in horticulture. And that's not all, she won the National Gold Rosette with her Persian Delight, Black Magic and Com¬ mand Performance; and the Dixie Gold Rosette with Avalon Blue, Double Blue Fair and Double Blush. 26 IN MEMORIAM The Anchorage African Violet Society of Alaska was deeply saddened by the death of Ed Baldwin, well known horticulturist, who knew which plants would survive the long, hard Alaskan winters. He loved Alaska and wrote many poems concerning his adopted land. He published the Alaskan Quarterly, an agriculture publication, and The Alaskan Gar¬ dener, a booklet for the home gardener. His col¬ umn on lawns and gardening was featured in The Anchorage Daily News. He owned and operated two seed and garden supply stores and was voted an honorary member of the An¬ chorage AVS soon after its establishment. An editorial carried in The News at his death was entitled: “Ed Baldwin: A Warm, Familiar Voice Is Lost.” Sincere regret is also expressed at the death of Mrs. Hettie L. Pointer of Anchorage, Alaska, a longtime member of the African Violet So¬ ciety of America, whose small apartment was crowded with lovely plants blooming both on window sills and under lights on a FloraCart. “Grandma” Pointer went to Alaska more than 30 years ago and took a job as a cook in a re¬ mote area. She possessed a fine sense of humor, was interested in everything and everybody, and was never too busy to listen or visit. Tragedy struck in the home of Mrs. A. Robideaux, 1333 Alameda street, St. Paul., Minn., when her husband and 18-year-old son were killed driving up to their summer home at Detroit Lake. Our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Robideaux, who is president of the Fringette AVC of St. Paul, Minn, We were indeed sorry to hear of the death of Edward Earle Sponenburgh, who collapsed while shopping and died unexpectedly on Aug¬ ust 16. He was the husband of our newly elect¬ ed director, Mrs. Earle Sponenburgh of Wind¬ sor, Ontario, Canada. Our deepest sympathy is extended Mrs. Sponenburgh and her family. Archie Schulz, husband of garden writer Peggie Schulz, passed away Aug. 30 after a long illness. Peggie will continue as garden club editor for Flower and Garden magazine and will devote an increasing amount of time to books. Her address is 7714 Fairfield Road North, Minneapolis, Minn. 55430 Our deepest sympathy is extended Ruth Carey, whose father passed away early in October. - - ^ - - Have you ever thought of giving a year's membership in the African Violet Society of America as an appreciation gift to a club speaker? A gift card will be enclosed. GO a GRO-GRO with TERRA TONIC Watch your African Violets perform, all organic — liquid 8-oz. $1.00 postpaid U.S.A. THE GARDEN MART 5108 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 1966 MOON SIGN BOOK 61st ANNUAL EDITION Don’t plant until you read this compre¬ hensive guide to Lunar Planting. Gives full information and exact times for best planting and transplanting dates, along with many helpful hints for better gardening results. Only $1.50 Postpaid LLEWELLYN PUBLICATIONS Dept. AV. P. O. Box 3383 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 POSTPAID SUPPLIES Sel Kaps 24 kaps $1.00 Stim-U-Plant VC 13 4 ounces 1.25 Spider-sMite 4 ounces 1.65 Fermate 18 ounces 2.50 Anti dione PM 5 ounces 1.39 Dolomite Limestone 2 pounds 1.25 Ruhm’s Phosphate 2 pounds 1.25 Sponge Rok (coarse) 1/2 bu. 2.00 Vermiculite (coarse) y2 bu. 2.00 Charcoal 9 ounces .49 Black Magic Blossom Booster 8 ounces 1.25 1 quart 3.00 Schultz Instant Liquid Food 11 ounces 1.00 Atlas Fish Emulsion 1 pint 1.45 1 quart 2.40 Sudbury Soil Improvement Kit 4.95 Sudbury PH Soil Test Kit .98 Humidiguide Hygrometer 2.95 Maximum-Minimum Thermometer 12.95 1001 African Violet Questions Answered by Twelve Experts (excellent book) 5.95 The New Complete Book of African Violets by Helen Van Pelt Wilson 5.95 Fluorescent Light Gardening by Elaine C. Cherry (new) 6.95 Permanent Tray 11 x 22 — green 1.95 Sturdy 11 ounces 2.50 PLASTIC POTS— UTILITY COLOR OR WHITE SAME PRICE 25 50 100 2" round $ 1.00 $ 1.75 $ 3.00 2Vi" square 1.00 1.75 3.00 21/2" round 1.25 2.25 3.95 3" round or 3" square 1.50 2.75 5.25 3%" round tub 1.75 3.35 6.00 4" round tub 1.95 3.75 6.95 5" round tub 3.95 7.75 14.^ 6" round tub 5/$2.00 10/$3.00 25/$5.^5 Jet Black Plastic Saucers 25 50 100 3" $1.95 $3.75 $ 6.95 4" 2.95 4.95 9.75 5" 3.25 6.00 11.00 6" 3.75 6.95 12.95 Complete list for stam.p. Texas residents please add 2% sales tax. THE WALKERS Box 150 R Luling, Texas 78648 AFRICAN VIDLETS?? By Mary Miltmer You must be a slave. To make them behave. 27 Individuals and Clubs Donate to Research Fund Mrs. Harold Rienhardt, 4463 W. Seneca T pk. Syracuse, N. Y. 13215, Chairman GREETINGS to all you enthusiastic and dedicated members of the AVSA. I am thrilled beyond words when I look back just three short years and note the length of my report and the amount of money received for research at that time as compared with my current report. My first report contained just nine donations and my second report also had nine. When you compare that with a report that took up three pages in the AV Magazine, you can realize why I am so de¬ lighted. YOU are the people who have done it. From Atlantic to Pacific, from the Palm trees to the Pines, the donations have rolled in. This tells me that you are all aware of the accomplishments of the research committee and its dedicated workers. This program benefits all of us who love and grow African Violets. If your enthusiasm and your generous contributions continue as they have this past year, there is no end to what we can accomplish. Let us all support and work for this research project with ever willing hearts. I am sure if Boyce Edens were alive to¬ day he would be proud of the program which he started and which bears his name. May I extend the sincere thanks of the African Violet Society of America to the many clubs and individuals who have donated so generously this quarter? This report covers the period from June 5th, 1965 to Sept. 10th, 1965. Viking African Violet Club, St. Louis, Mo. _ $ 5.00 North Shore AVS, Lynn, Mass. _ 25.00 Indianapolis AVC, Indianapolis, Ind. . _ _ _ _ 25.00 Evanston Saint Paulia Club, Illinois 10.00 AVC of Greenville, South Carolina _ 10.00 Lehigh Valley AVS, Allentown, Pa. _ 20.00 Cavalier AVC, St. Louis, Mo. _ 10.00 First AVC of Ashtabula, Ohio _ 5.00 Pueblo AVC, Pueblo, Colorado _ 5.00 AVC of Greater Kansas City, Kansas _ 25.00 Pomona Valley AVS of California. Courtesy of Joan Van Zele, in lieu of speaker’s fee. _ 5.00 Bellflower AVS, Bellflower, Calif. _ 6.25 In loving memory of our past President, Mrs. Agnes Podhaski, deceased AVS of Albany, New York _ 5.00 Santa Monica Bay Chapter of AVSA, Calif. _ 25.00 Desert AVC, Lancaster, Calif. _ _ 10.00 AVS of Miami, Florida _ 10.00 Town and Country AVC, Houston, Texas _ 50.00 (Wheel Must have struck a gusher and we do THANK YOU) AVS of Las Vegas, Nevada _ 5.00 Newly organized Anchorage AVS, Alaska _ _ _ _ _ _ 25.00 In memory of Mr. Ed Baldwin, horticultur¬ ist and honorary member of Anchorage AVS of which he was a founder. M. Evelyn Huntington, Chugiak, Alaska _ . 5.00 In memory of Mrs. Hettie L. (Grandma) Pointer, a longtime AVS member and pion¬ eer of early Alaska Minuet AVC, St. Paul, Minnesota _ 2.00 Fleur De Lis AVC, St. Louis, Mo. _ 10.00 First AVS of Chicago, Illinois _ 5.00 I will close my report with Best Wishes of the season. A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Floriferous New Year to each and everyone of you. ADDRESS CHANGES If you have a change of address, please notify Mrs. Clarice Bell, office manager, P. 0. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901. Or, if you do not receive your magazine, notify Mrs. Bell. COLOR PICTURES Following is our first edition of full color illustrations of some beautiful African violets furnished us by commercial growers. These color pictures were the first received. It is our hope that we shall have another color edition soon featuring the transparen¬ cies which arrived too late for this issue and others our readers may send us. 28 By Mrs. Paul Arnold is only one year old, so that makes him somewhat younger than my grandchildren. But it isn’t age that counts. It is how well you feel and how happy you are in your surroundings. To date, he hasn’t lived too sheltered a life. However, he has had a mod¬ erate amount of attention. He started life in the basement in a 21/4 inch plastic pot. The days and nights were happy there, pampered by a fluorescent lamp. His foliage was beautiful and variegated. He was nearing the talking stage and wanting a home of his own. So he said, “Move me.” Consequently he was placed in a pretty conch shell. The soil was the same as life in the little pot where he was started, adding just enough more to fill the opening. His new home was just what he had longed for and immediately he started to conform to the shape of the shell. Continued on Page 30 MY UNCLE BOB (Continued from page 29) Soon after, he was moved to a new loca¬ tion with north light from a living room window. About once a week he was turned to keep his uniform shape. As conch shells have more than one leg to stand on, this was a simple matter. Feeding and watering was a little less than his “pot” relatives as the drainage was less and it was feared he might suffer “too wet a bottom” or “sour stomach” and all babies like to be kept sweet and clean. His feeding formula was the usual for all AV’s. However, he likes the fish emulsion type. As he now has a twin to keep him com¬ pany, he likes to spend the evenings decorat¬ ing the mantel or table. He is quite a show-off and likes to be ad¬ mired in the most decorative spots. Uncle Bob thinks all his relatives would be equally as happy in such surroundings but he especially likes the color scheme of his environment. QUEEN OF SHOW — Mrs. Roscoe Jones won the National Gold Rosette as well as Queen of Show with her “Master Blue” at the 10th annual show of the Des Moines (Iowa) Afri¬ can Violet Clubs, 1 and 2. The theme, “May Queens,” was reflected in the decorations with a May queen on a throne against a pur¬ ple background. May poles added further decorative notes and pedestals about the room held arrangements submitted by past presi¬ dents. ROOTED CUTTINGS FOR THE PRICE OF FRESH CUT IF ORDERED BEFORE FEBRUARY 15, 1966. Cuttings $1.25 Autumn Hu Ponderosa Can Can Paris White Cuttings $1.00 Bridal Lace Purple Parrot Blue Bonnet Pink Carousel Bachelor Blue Rosy Veil Blazing Beauty Swan Lake Demi Tasse Strawberry Shortcake Flashy Jewel So Big Gala Rosette Texan Ginger Blue Velvet Cascade Imperial Jewel Vais Violet Bouquet Jewel of Siam Vogue John F. Kennedy Watusi Moulin Rouge Wild Fire Persian Holiday Winsom Pink Cuttings 75c At Dawning Lightning Bambino Kellington Blue Majesty Magic Music Concert Artist Naomi Weeks Cherry Tart Pink Bunyan Celestial Strawberry Fiesta Funny Face Sun Valley Golden Girl Soroma Gypsy Strip Tippe Canoe Hopeful Tipsy Icebreaker Zurich Lady Wilson Hundreds of other Varieties-— List on Request DORIS AFRICAN VIOLET CORNER 308 Franklin St. Bloomfield, N. J. Phone — Area Code 201 - 748 - 5485 now ! THE NEW ^ube Graft WATERING AID Here’s the item needed by every indoor flower grower . ,. . an all aluminum light weight’ watering aid. No more lugging heavy and awkward watering cans, spilling water, or breaking leaves. Com¬ plete with 8 feet of plastic hose, all aluminum shut off valve, and 18 inch wand only $6.95 each. Add 25 cents West of Rockies. Shipped Parcel Post Prepaid. Send check or money order TODAY. Made and guaranteed by the manufacturers of the popular Flora Cart. Send for literature. TUBE CRAFT, INC., DEPT. C 1311 West 80fh Street CLEVELAND, OHIO 30 Shes Violet Enthusiast! Mrs. C. Bell 715 Brigham Avenue Santa Rosa, Calif. Like so many other violet hobbyists I can’t resist beautiful things and my house is getting very full of violets. We have wide window sills which accomodate small plants. I haven’t used fluorescent lights very much since our location isn’t too bad even in winter. Of the commercial mixes, I prefer Black Magic, but I usually mix my own now. My plants do real well. I’ve used Atlas Fish Emulsion, Blossom Booster, Plant Marvel, Hy- ponex and Spoon-It as foods. Sometimes I’ve experimented a little and this is how I learned one thing: That Fish Emulsion will change an edged variety to a solid color and also deep¬ ens some pastels. Some examples are Athena, Organza, Fringed Pom Pom, Painted Girl and Prince Albert. On the other hand it improves the blues, both in size and color. I root my leaves directly in planting mix, adding extra Sponge-Rok. I’ve found the little chicken pie tins are very useful for up to three leaves. If I have a good many at a time, I’ve also used plastic trays, I don’t use clay pots any more except in starting size. The plastics I like best are Ritter Wilson, McClean and Union. In wick types I have Earl Fisher and Hydrowick, I also have a few Aquamatics and a Babylon Planter. In the two latter types I’ve never used plant food and yet the plants are in some cases bigger than grown in regular pots. The ones I have now, have been in from six to 20 months. Some of the varieties are Ohio Beautiful, Fair Elaine, Vallin’s Pink, Pink Dusk, Glacier, White Pride Supreme, White Orchid, Sierra Bluebird, Blue Mist, Sudden Beauty, Fringed Pom Pom, Paisley Butterfly, Stained Glass and Wedgewood. (EDITOR'S NOTE: In concluding her article, Mrs. Bell suggested that clubs send in dates of their shows well ahead of time so readers could plan t© attend. She also suggested that plant sales be he'd in connection with the shows so visitors like her could obtain some of the newer varieties) - - - - - Is your membership about to expire in the African Violet Society of America? Send your renewal to African Violet Society, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tennessee, Flower Show Award or Convention Ribbons Made To Order (National Council of State Garden Standards) Also Entry Cards — Officer Badges — Name Tags For Price List and Order Blank Write AMERICAN GOLD LABEL CO. 914 Pine St. St. Louis. Mo. 63101 CHestnut 1-1792 ^ JOLLY HOLIDAYS TO ALL and great expectations for Spring. Spring list ready February, featuring TAWNY PEACH — great show plant LOVERLY and DEMI TASS E— variegated mins WINDOWSILL series — some more new ones and more new, new, new ones, 5c stamp for list please. ANNALEE VIOLETRY 29-50 214th Place Bayside, N. Y. 11360 $2.00 FLORALITE Mist Sprayer with $9.00 or more order Sylvania Gro-Lux Table Lamp complete with tubes, tray, etc. as shown $20.00 postpaid — with timer, $29.75. Penetray Table-Top Lamp $18.00 postpaid. -- with timer, $27.75 -—Plant Stands $7.95 up. — Gro-Lux tubes 6 for $14.10. — Wide Spectrum Tubes, 6 for $11.40 -- Trays $9.30 Doz. — Plant Stakes, 100 for $1.15— Timer, $9.75 — Kranz's “Gardening Under Lights" Special $4.45 — save 50c — Cherry's “Fluorescent Light Gardening" Special $5.95 — save $1.00 — Dual light fixtures $17.00 up. All items are Postpaid— Send for literature. FLORALITE CO. 4124B E. Oakwood Rd. Oak Creek, Wis. 31 4ures to justify a species that, on the reliable characters of leaf indumemum and habit, falls within one already established. The delay in publishing these notes has enabled me to study hybrids between typical S. orbicularis and this new variety and these hybrids are intermediate .in all features. The pollen of the hybrid all appears to be well-developed. At least there is no genetical evidence that varietal rank undervalues the new discovery. 19. Saintpaalhi magungensis E. Roberts in African Violet Mag. iii (4), 6 (1950); Burtt in Notes R.B.G. Edinb. xxii (6), 567 (1958). Syn.: S. amaniensis E. Roberts in African Violet Mag. iv (2), 7 (1950); Burtt in Notes R.B.G. Edinb. xxii (6), 566 (1958). var. minima B. L. Burtt, var. nov. a typo foliis minoribus (3-3-5 x 2 *7-3 -5 cm.), tota planta graciliore, floribus minoribus differt. Tanganyika. East Usambaras, Mavoera estate near Amani, mountain top, comm. W. R. Punter, entry no. 59/4352, cult, in R.B.G. Edinb. C.3724 (holo. E); ibidem, half-way up the mountain, comm. tV. R. Punter, entry no. 58/3588, cult, in R.B.G. Edinb. C.2960. var. occidentalis B. L. Burtt, var. nov. caulibus robustioribus longius repentibus purpurascentibus, foliis crassioribus nitentibus supeme pilis appressis parcius indutis, pilis calycis magis patentibus a S. magungensi typica recedit. Tanganyika. West Usambaras, Mlalo, Bagai, comm. W. R. Punter, Nov. 1959, entry no. 59/4355; cult, in R.B.G. Edinb. C.3854 (holo. E). Mr. Punter writes of his visit to see this plant alive. From the hotel at Magamba it was 23 miles of bad road up to Mlalo and then a walk of IJ hours over the mountain to Bagai, where the plant grows. They then found themselves “on the north east edge of the West Usambaras and the boy told me that one can see the lights of Mombasa at night — 90 miles away. We passed several streams on the way but it was at the fourth, only a small trickle but well shaded, where we found them in great numbers all around the sides of the gully formed by the stream. They were mostly growing in soil, not on rocks, but the angle was 45°-60°. There was about 1| acres of them but not a single flower, though there were a few seed pods which were full grown — say 2 months since flowering.” Mr. Punter also points out the resemblance to S. teitensis, which grows 100 miles across the plains to the north. This is most striking in leaf texture, both being somewhat thick and brittle, and in leaf colouring. When first introduced this plant grew vigorously and for two seasons quite refused to flower. However, good flowering plants have now been raised and it is certainly a more attractive plant than typical S. magungensis. I have been greatly tempted to anticipate that it will eventually be ranked as a species, but it seems advisable to stick to the evidence actually available and to admit that this does not at present do more than Justify varietal status. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of October 23, 1962; Section 4369, Title 39, United States Code) Publisher: File two copies of this form with your postmaster. DATE OF FILING: October 1, 1965. TITLE OF PUBLICATION: African Violet Magazine. FREQUENCY OF ISSUE: Five times each year, March, June, July, September and December. LOCATION OF KNOWN OFFICE OF PUBLICATION (street, city, county, state, zip code): P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee — 37901. LOCATION OF THE HEAD¬ QUARTERS OF GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICES OF THE PUBLISHERS (Not printers) : Knoxville, Tenn. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF PUBLISHER, EDITOR AND MANAGING EDITOR — ■ PUBLISHER (Name and address) : African Violet Society of America, Inc., P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. EDITOR (Name and address): Mrs. Grace Foote, 211 Allien Place, Port Arthur, Texas 77642. MANAGING EDITOR (Name and address) : None. OWNER (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately there¬ under the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a partnership or other unincorpo¬ rated firm, its name and address, as well as that of each individual must be given.) NAME: African Violet Society of America, Inc. ADDRESS: 706 Hamilton Bank Bldg., P. O. Box 1326, Kno.xville, Tennessee 37901. 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Names and addresses of individuals who are stockholders of a corporation which itself is a stockholder or holder of bonds, mortgages, or other securities of the publishing corporation have been included in paragraphs 7 and 8 when the interests of such in¬ dividuals are equivalent to I percent or more of the total amount of the stock or securities of the publishing corporation. THIS ITEM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALI. PUBLICATIONS EXCEPT THOSE WHICH DO NOT CARRY ADVERTISING OTHER THAN THE PUBLISHER’S OWN AND WHICH ARE NAMED IN SECTIONS 132,231, 132,232 and 132,233, POSTAI, MANUAL. (Sections 4355n, 43556 and 4356 of Title 39, United States Code). TOTAL NO. COPIES PRINTED (Not Press Run^ , Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months 14036, Single Issue Nearest To Filing Date 14055; PAID CIR¬ CULATION, SALES THROUGH DEALERS AND CARRIERS, STREET VENDORS AND COUNTER SALES: None; MAIL SUB¬ SCRIPTIONS 12678, 12263. TOTAL PAID CIRCULATION 12678, 12263. FREE DISTRIBUTION (including samples) BY MAH., CARRIER OR OTHER MEANS 206, 211. TOTAL DIS¬ TRIBUTION (Sum of C and D] 12884. 12474. OFFICE USE. I.EFT-OVER, UNACCOUNTED, SPOILED AFTER PRINTING 1152, 1581. TOTAL (Sum of E and F — should equal net press run shown in A) 14036, 14055. I certify that the_ statements made by me above are correct and complete. (Signature of editor, publisher, business manager, or owner) GRACE FOOTE, Editor. AFRICAN VIOLETS By Helen Kiehl Mary gave one to me. Nonie gave three or four. From these violets, you see, I grew more and more. 43 Queen of the Show Ijt c:^mperial By Mrs. Thomas B. McNeely J^oman J^ose Dazzling rosy pink double blos¬ som with a sparkling white edge and slightly quilted robust foliage. peppermint On>ist Double twisted variegated white and fuchsia frilled blossom with very wavy medium green leaf. “Delft Imperial", grown by Mrs. Thomas B. McNeely of Mc¬ Lean, Virginia, received the Silver Cup at the Baltimore convention for the best registered named variety. Measuring 22 inches across, the plant held lovely white edged blossoms and perfect leaf con¬ dition, and was grown by Mrs. McNeely from her own leaf cutting. Mrs. McNeely grows her plants in her basement under fluores¬ cent lights and mixes her own soil. She incorporates fertilizers in her soil mix then does not fertilize for six months. After six months the plants are fed every two weeks. /Lilian Jarrett A peach pink hybrid, airy double flower, heart shape leaf, sometimes slightly varie¬ gated; excellent blooming and exhibit type by Tinari Greenhouses. Voted first in “Best 100” of African Violet Society of America, Inc., for 1963 and 1964. POST CONVENTION TOUR BOAT CRUISE AND ISLAND HOLIDA Y SET FOR NASSAU James S. Morgan, Chairman 1966 Post Convention Tour 641 iS’.W. Sth St., Hallandale, Fla. 33009 A wonderful boat cruise to Nassau, Ba¬ hamas, is planned for the 1966 Post Conven¬ tion tour. We will sail from Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale, on the S.S. Ariadne on Mon¬ day, April 18, and return on Friday the 22nd. The Ariadne is one of the world’s finest and most luxurious cruise ships, with every built- in convenience and comfort, including private bathroom facilities with every cabin. With a capacity of 300 and a crew of 200, you will receive the ultimate in service. Spacious lounges are luxuriously furnished and decor¬ ated. Deck chairs, modern swimming pool and deck space is unusually ample for relaxing in the sun. The ship is your hotel. All meals are included in the fare, early morning coffee . . . full course breakfast . . . bouillon at 11 . . . choice of hot luncheon or a beautifully prepar¬ ed and displayed buffet . . . tea at 4 . . . gour¬ met dinners with a wide choice of fine entrees . . . tempting array of desserts . . . and finally a late evening tantalizing buffet. Sports activities offer shuffleboard, table tennis, quoits, skeet shooting, cards and there is even a golf instructor to sharpen your golf game. There are night club shows and dancing to the ship’s orchestra. Of course, you may spend your time just relaxing. Arriving at Nassau on Tuesday A.M., docking just a short walk from famous Bay Street and the Straw Market, and shopping bargains from around the world. For your is¬ land sightseeing you can rent a taxi or a surrey pulled by a horse wearing a straw hat. Night life here includes everything from dining and dancing under the stars to native shows bounc¬ ing to goombay and calypso rhythms. Tropic trade winds cool the nights in the Bahamas and it is summer here the year around. Sight¬ seeing must include a trip through the haunt¬ ing dungeons of old Fort Charlotte and a visit to Blackboard’s Tower. A good place to rest in the shade is on one of the- 66 steps of the Queen’s Staircase on Elizabeth Avenue. The steps were hewn out of solid rock by hand and they lead to Fort Fincastle. Paradise Beach is unforgettable. This is the closest place to Flori¬ da where you can take a foreign vacation. The atmosphere is charmingly British and the Ba¬ hamians cater to their tourists. You are free to come and go from your floating hotel as you please. We will leave this wonderful island on Thurs. at 6 a.m. on a daylight cruise through beautiful Bahamas waters to thriving Freeport, Grand Bahamas. Here we will spend an evening either on the town at the plush casino of the Lucayan Beach Hotel where we may try our luck, or enjoy the festivities on board. We will leave Free¬ port at 2 a.m. Friday and arrive back at Port Everglades at 9 a.m. Prices include full price of tour, all meals, transportation to Ft. Lauder¬ dale, Port Charges at both islands, and trans¬ portation back to the Americana Hotel. Prices start at $105.00 per person, double occupancy and up. If you are interested in taking this cruise and island holiday, write me and I will send you further information about the rates. Deadline March 1966. - - - ^ - CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS As usual the workshops at the 1966 convention will be outstanding in their scope — and all will relate to African Violets and their culture. Soil mixes and fertilizers are to be discussed at the “Food for Thought’’ workshop set for Thursday, April 14. On the same date a workshop will be held on “Related Species and Transplanting.’’ On Friday, April 15, there’ll be three workshops. One will have to do with “Questions and Answers.’’ A second will deal with arrangements, “Beauty in a Container.’’ The third is titled, “Club Progress.’’ “Twenty Years of Adventure With the African Violet Society’’ will be the theme of the Friday night banquet. Highlight of the convention will be the annual show, open to registered convention members only. The show is to be held In the Hotel Americana’s beautiful Nautilus Hall and will open Thursday at 9:30 p.m. Albert Buell will preside at the Commercial Members breakfast and workshop set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. As usual. Commercial Sales Room will be open during the three-day parley. A beginners’ judging school for new judges and a re¬ fresher judging school for judges and teachers will be held on Thursday with a Judges Workshop set for Friday at a continental breakfast. The annual business meeting with Frank Burton, pre¬ siding, and the election of the 1966-67 officers will con¬ clude the three-day convention. Tours are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12-13, and a postconvention tour for April 18-22. - ^ - REPLACE OLD LAMPS By Charles Day Are you getting the maximum value from your fluorescent fixtures? Not if you don’t keep them clean. This also applies to the re¬ flectors. A damp cloth will do the job. Also bear in mind that simply because a fluorescent light still burns, it does not follow that the plants are receiving much benefit. Replace those old lamps periodically. 45 HAVE YOU ANY SAINTPAULIA PICTURES? By Nedda C. Anders, Editor, African Violet Calendar The African Violet Calendar — including Gloxinias and other Gesneriads — made its successful debut with the 1965 edition. Now, and each year after this Hearthside Press, the publishers, will be looking for handsome pic¬ tures of violets and their kin. The pictures should show gesneriads in many different ways: as potted specimens, in table settings, in win¬ dow gardens (with or without companion plants) in flower arrangements, under artificial lights, etc. Through these pictures in the Cal¬ endar, you can share the beauty of your plant favorites with the whole world, and enjoy them forever yourself. Sending the photographs Do not write on the backs of the pictures — an impression of the writing may mar the front. It is best to give the information on a separate sheet, and scotch-tape it to a corner of the picture. With each photo, please send the follow¬ ing information: Some suggestions for photography Expert photography is essential. Good clear black and white photos, preferably 8 x 10 inches, are preferred. We need only one color picture, for the cover, but if you have a superb transparency, by all means do submit it. If you are putting on a flower show, it would be best if you use a commercial photo¬ grapher. Ask him for contrasty prints, remove ribbons and signs, etc. before photographing. Have the background wall simple and light in color. Flash bulbs are not desirable since they create distracting shadows. However, it is not impossible for you to take the photographs yourself. In one of publi¬ cations {A Second Treasury of Christmas De¬ corations by Beth Hemingway) William Edwin Booth, who took the pictures gives several pages of advice. A reprint is available — please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope for it. Deadline is April 1, but we will be glad to get pictures at any time. Your name as it is to appear . Your address . Name and address of club or commercial name . Names of all plants in the picture, and var¬ ietal names of African violets, and all ges¬ neriads . If a decorative picture, include details of color, procedure making design (mechanics) etc. . . . . . . . Has the picture been used before? . If so, where? . Any unusual cultural practices used in grow¬ ing the "violets". . Name of photographer Send pictures to: Mrs. Nedda Anders Hearthside Press 381 Park Avenue South New York, N.Y. 10016 All photos will be returned whether or not used. Two complimentary Calendars will be sent to all contributors represented in that edi¬ tion. Where to buy the Calendars The 1966 edition of The African Violet Calendar is ready now. You may buy your copy from your African Violet club, through one of the commercial members, at book and department stores, or direct from the publish¬ er. The list price is $1.50. Those who would like a complete file of Calendars may order the 1965 edition direct from the publisher; we have a limited supply; the price for this back issue is the same: $1.50. The African Violet Calendar can be truly representative only with your interest, coop¬ eration, enthusiasm, and support. We wel¬ come your suggestions and questions. - - - - - - FAILURE TO RECEIVE MAGAZINE— Please notify Mrs. Clarice Bell, AVS Society of America, P.O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901. 46 VIOLETS IN PARTY FASHION — Mrs. D. E. Buchta, judge, Mrs. E. Canavan, president; Mrs. A. Suder, judge, and Mrs. Harold Stein of Green Bay, Wis., another judge, view some of the entries in the annual show, “Vio¬ lets in Party Fashion” of the Haines City African Violet club in Haines City, Fla. Queen of the show went to Mrs. J. I. Addison's “Mikado.” Mrs. K. M. Averill's table setting depicting a gradu¬ ation party won an award; and a special award went to Mrs. R. D. Sturtevant for her edu¬ cational exhibit. THEY'RE WINNERS — “Midnight Sea” (left) was Queen of the Show and “My Stars” was runner up at the 10th anniver¬ sary show of the Connec¬ ticut Shoreline African Violet club. Mrs. John Lenihan (left) was win¬ ner of Queen of the Show and Mrs. Pat Falco was runner up. The theme was “Our Ten Years with Violets” and each mem¬ ber made a miniature setting of the nine pre¬ vious shows and the tenth year was depicted with a large three-tier cake with 10 pink can¬ dles. Mrs. Falco also won 2nd Runner Up to Queen with “Lilian Jarrett”. This antique setting with African violets fea¬ tures the theme, “Violets and Heirlooms," with Mrs. Percy Crane's “Irish Rose," in the picture frame and her “Bold One," being arranged in the antique container on the table. “Violets and Heirlooms” — this was the title for the first show of our club, the Hi Hopes African Violet Society of Sharon, Massachu¬ setts. An idea, a vision — a dream conceived almost a year ago — and brought to reality this year. How does one arrive at a show title such AFRICAN VIOLETS By Ruth Penton African Violets won’t grow in the snow. But I like to grow mine inside for show. I don’t have to worry about season. Because they’ll bloom for just any reason. These are purples, blues, pinks and white. Which seem to burst into bloom just over night. So if you want fun; it’s rewarding — you’ll see. Won’t you try growing African Violets like me? ‘‘VIOLETS AND HEIRLOOMS” Mary K. Purdy, President Hi Hopes A. V. Society as this? Our club is new, organized in 1963, but our town is old, tracing its history back to the time of the Pilgrims. Even today you can still visit the cave where Philip, King of all the Wampanoags, met with the chiefs and braves to map war plans against the colonists. You can walk the Old Post Road and visit the tavern where coaches used to stop midway between Boston and Providence. The old fami¬ lies of today’s town were represented here when Paul Revere was a man, not a legend. The old houses have passed down through the years and, thrifty New Englanders that we are, many priceless pieces of furniture and antique objects have also been preserved. They are not merely antiques, but treasured heirlooms, handed down from one generation to another. It seemed logical, therefore, to combine our violet treasures of today with the treasures of yesterday. There were a total of 203 entries in the show, and the judges awarded 94 blue ribbons, 53 red ribbons and 17 special ribbons for outstanding entries. All the top awards of the show went to Mrs. Peter Schanbacher is shown here with an antique grouping with violets at the show, “Violets and Heirlooms," of which she was the show chairman. Mrs. Percy Crane took all top honors with “Meteore," Queen of the Show; “Constance Han¬ sen,” Princess; “Tommy Lou,” Junior Queen, and “Fairy Fire,” Junior Princess at the first annual show, “Violets and Heirlooms” of the Hi Hopes African Violet society of Sharon, Mass. Mrs. Percy Crane. “Meteore” was show queen, with “Constance Hansen” as princess. “Tommie Lou” was junior queen, with “Fairy Fire” as junior princess. The National Gold Rosette also went to Mrs. Crane for “Angela”, Richter’s “Carmelita” and “Valor”. Mrs. Warren Churc¬ hill was awarded the National Purple Rosette for “Double Black Cherry”, “Hi Hopes” and “White Pride”. VIOLETS By Margaret Hodges I enjoy growing violets with love and tender care. Violets can be grown almost anywhere violets on the windows violets on the stairs violets on the tables also on the chairs. I am working, but have no regrets. For I am feeding and grooming my violets. Vivacious Lizeta Tenney Hamilton, Affiliated Chapters Chairman, with her KEMP Shreddette. “We Love Our KEMP SHREDDER” “It has made many hard jobs sheer pleas¬ ure,” Mrs. Robert Hamilton of Oradel, N. J. says of her KEMP Shredder. “All of our African Violet Mix is put through the Shredette. Two bales of peat moss go through our Shredette in jig time — and is our compost ever wonderful! We know — we had it analyzed.” Shreds. Grinds. Pulverizes Sticks, stalks, leaves, brush, trimmings, vines, phosphate rock, sod and soil are quickly shredded to give you better nat¬ ural fertilizers. There’s a rugged, mobile KEMP Shredder for every home. As easy to operate as a power mower. Guaranteed. Gas or electric power. From $129.50* up. * $94.50 with your own power unit. tPooffD MPtHDABtimr Kap$ WIMP fntsr IN SOIL « COMPOST SMJIfOOfltS CO. 202 Kemp Bldg., Erie, Pa. 16512 CUT OUT AND MAIL. TODAY Kemp Mfg. Co., 202 Kemp Bldg., Erie, Pa. 16512 Send me illustrated free folder with the advantages of making mulch, compost with a Kemp Shredder. Low prices, easy terms. Name Address Zip City . State . Code. 49 Stiff, Upright Stems Characterize Plants By Paul Arnold This is one of the “College Bred Colum- neas” produced at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in 1959. It was introduced to the public at the July 1963 convention of the American Gloxinia Society. The name ‘Campus Favorite’ was chosen by Prof. R. E. Lee of the College of Agriculture, under whose direc¬ tion the plant was grown. The parents of this interesting cross were two dissimilar species; the upright, velvety Columnea from Venezuela C. affiniSy and the trailing Columnea sanguin- olenta from Costa Rica with its glossy leaves and tubular yellow flowers. House plant growers will find ‘Campus Favorite’ more of an oddity than a subject of elfish charm for the upright stems will not bend for growing under fluorescent lights. It makes a striking pot plant for the window gar¬ den or conservatory and its robust growth can be restrained by occasional pinching. The tip cuttings that are removed may be rooted with great ease to produce new plants. These new propagations will produce buds and flower when quite small. Both the rooting of cuttings and the growth of the plant will be satisfac¬ tory in a mixture of one part each perlite, sphagnum moss peat, and compost. A conspicuous feature of the pollen parent, C. sanguinolenta is the fern-like calyces, which surround the base of the flowers. The dark red tips of these feathery parts have been trans¬ mitted to ‘Campus Favorite’. In most other characteristics, the hybrid is intermediate be¬ tween its parents. At first glance, ‘Campus Favorite’ would appear to have alternate leaves, the smaller of each pair is so very tiny compared to its COLUMNEA 'CAMPUS FAVORITE' opposite one. These bright green leaves glisten with a silky sheen and are hairless above but clothed with moderately dense hairs below and around the margins. Red spots of circular form appear randomly on the underside of the older leaves. The sturdy stems, bright green in color, are densely covered with red hairs. Outstanding among Columneas is the al¬ most constant flowering habit of ‘Campus Fav¬ orite’. One to three flowers are formed in each large leaf axil during most of the year when the plants are grown with enough humidity. These striking flowers are vivid red in color with a slender band of brilliant yeflow out¬ lining each lobe of the corolla. The tube is cov¬ ered with a mixture of long hairs; white pink, and bright red. For the plant fancier who has room to grow it, ‘Campus Favorite’ is a fascin¬ ating plant, sure to interest visitors. IN AUSTRALIA — The African Violet club of Australia — the Victorian Branch — conducted a display of African violets at the annual ''Garden Week" held in Melbourne, Australia, and attended by several thousand per¬ sons. The photo was tak¬ en by M. Hastie, shows the African violets on dis¬ play and at the right is an African violet leaf propagation. Standing at the extreme left is Mrs. Duncan, secretary of the Victorian Branch, and at the right, M. Tait, a mem¬ ber. Columnae Affinis Is Densely Hairy Campus Favorite Is College Bred Graceful, trailing stems are characteristic of most of the Columnea species that are grown in the home, conservatory, or greenhouse. Of wholly different nature is Columnea affinis, a native of Venezuela that has stiff upright stems, well adapted to pot culture. Our illustration was made in a tropical greenhouse where high temperature and moist air have produced lush growth requiring a stake support. When grown in the home, conservatory, or in a hobby greenhouse, these plants are usually more com¬ pact and manageable. A four-inch cutting will root readily and produce a 12-inch tall plant the first year in a 4 or 5 inch pot. The second year, if grown rather dry, the stem may not exceed 18 inches in height, without recourse to pinching. Culture on the dry side suits these plants very well since, in nature, they are often found growing on trees like orchids and other epiphytes. All parts of a Columnea affinis plant are densely hairy. The long, wavy leaves are dark green above, paler underneath and, like the stems, are covered with red-purple hairs that looks like velvet. Each 9-inch leaf has opposite it a tiny one, less than an inch long. From the axils of the larger leaves, the furry flowers emerge, like fuzzy cocoons, so COLUMNEA AFFINIS densely covered with bright orange hairs one scarcely sees that the flowers are yellow. Fea¬ thery bracts surround the flowers and further enliven the plant with their orange color. The flowers of Columnea affinis do not open. Hy¬ bridizers must open them by hand to obtair pollen or to effect fertilization. This was done at Cornell University in 1959 to produce ‘Cam¬ pus Favorite’ from pollen of Columnea sanguin- olenta. The resulting hybrid is a floriferous plant having the best characteristics of both its parents. SCHOLARSHIP WIN¬ NERS: (left to right) Mrs. Wm. Sinnegan, scholarship chairman and past President of the HAPPY 'OURS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (Haw¬ thorne, New Jersey), and Mrs. Robert Hamilton, present scholarship awards to Marcy John¬ son of Wayne senior high school and Sylvie-Ring Peterson of Ridgewood high school. Both girls submitted outstanding entries in the form of letters to the club’s scholarship committee on why she wants to study horticulture and plans to make a career of it. This is the club’s fifth year for giving this award. 51 Mrs. W. F. Anderson 360 Tulip Drive St. Louis^ Mo. 63119 LIBRARY CORNER The library has received a very nice surprise! Charm Song African Violet Club, St. Louis, Mo. won the top award in the yearbrook competition at Baltimore. When the club received the first prize check, the members voted to donate this mon¬ ey and matched it with an equal amount as a contribution to the library to be used for a new slide program. Congratulations, Charm Song, on the fine yearbook entry and more congratulations on the wonderful action taken to benefit the library! Several show schedules and yearbooks have been received. These are greatly appreci¬ ated and will be incorporated into packets to be shared with clubs who need inspiration and new ideas. If your club has not cooperated in this project, please suggest action be taken at your next meeting. Use the yearbook and schedule packets. They contain information and ideas from clubs all over the U.S.A. Whether your club is a new organization or a club which has cele¬ brated many birthdays, you’ll find worthwhile suggestions in these packets. 1965 packets are available. It’s a pleasure to announce more new pro¬ grams. “NEW VARIETIES” (57 slides) is the Plant Editor’s report at the Baltimore conven¬ tion. This program shows new introductions from Champion, Fischer, Frathel, Granger, Lyon, Tinari, Madison and Richter. “BEST VARIETIES AND HONOR ROLL” Series II and III are new additions. Each series is dif¬ ferent, each contains 42 slides showing plants which have made the Best Varieties list or the Honor Roll, giving the originator and the date the plant was on the list. Each list has some of the old and some of the new varieties. We hope you’ll enjoy these programs. The library committee is compiling a pro¬ gram showing African violets used for season¬ al decoration and table decorations at home. If during the holidays, you have an unusual festive arrangement which displays your best violets, please send a slide to the library for this program. We have received several slides for a program on shows around the country which should be ready, soon. The library is indebted to many wonder¬ ful AVSA members for slides of Best Varieties and Honor Roll plants, Gesneriads, and show slides. Members have been generous in shar¬ ing their slides permitting duplication for library use. Thanks to John Buckner, Quixie Nichols, Anne Tinari, Adeline Krogman, Dora Baker, Neva Anderson, Frank Burton, Dorothy Gray, John Paul, Harvey Stone, and Ethel Wittner with a very special thank you to Joan Van Zele whose generosity with time and talent made possible extra sets of programs in greatest de¬ mand. Be sure to enter the annual yearbook con¬ test. See the Miami show schedule for details. Mail your entry in ample time for judging. Note that the closing date for receiving entries is earlier this year. Don’t forget that good black and white photographs are needed for the African Violet calendar. Wouldn’t you like to have a picture of your plant or your arrangement in the cal¬ endar? If you need an extra incentive, a com¬ plimentary calendar is sent to any contributor whose picture is used. All photos are returned whether or not used. As the holiday season approaches, have you thought of using a library slide program as en¬ tertainment for a gathering of violet friends? Remember, too, that a subscription to the Afri¬ can Violet Magazine or an African Violet Calendar is a nice gift. Thanks wonderful people for your help. Keep the ball rolling. This is your library. Use it. Let us know what you want. Your suggestions and comments will help us plan better programs. Best wishes for a happy holiday season from the members of the library committee. LIBRARY SLIDE PROGRAMS Library material may be obtained by writing to the AVSA Library, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901. Refer to the September Magazine for complete instruction. The Library committee has reviewed or revised the following and recommends them for program use: BALTIMORE CONVENTION PROGRAMS: “Baltimore Convention Tours — Tour the Historic East, Rain or Shine” (60 slides) Washington, D.C., Arlington, Mt. Vernon, Annapolis, Ft, McHenry and Baltimore. “By the Potomac” (52 slides) Commercial display tables and plants exhibited by Pocono Mountains, Hi Hill, Fischer, and Buell at the Baltimore con¬ vention. “Down Annapolis Way” (54 slides) Commercial dis- 52 play tables and plants exhibited by Meese, Anna- lee, Rose Knoll, Tinari and Lyon at the Baltimore convention. “Maryland Scenes’’ (55 slides) Commercial display tables and plants exhibited by Madison, Richter Maxalea, Utz and Granger at the Baltimore con¬ vention. “This and That from Baltimore’’ (64 slides) Theme, show room views, yearbook winners, award win¬ ning plants in the amateur division of the show and some V-I-Ps. OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE: “Another Violet Hobby — Arrangements’’ (60 slides) Suggestions for using cut violet blossoms with other plant material for interesting arrangements. “Arrange Your African Violets’’ (59 slides) A workshop program with slides illustrating the Ele¬ ments and Principles of Design and Scale of Points for judging arrangements. “A Trip to Tinari Greenhouses’’ (40 slides) Views in¬ side a commercial greenhouse and slides of many violet plants. “Best Varieties and Honor Roll’’ Series I, II and III (42 slides each) A collection of plants which have made the Honor Roll or Best Varieties list, giving the originator and the years these plants were on the list. Each series is different and contains some old and some new varieties. “Could You Tell Me, Please?’’ (77 slides) Basic elements of violet growing: illustrations of fiower and foliage types; rooting of leaves, dividing multi¬ ple crown plants, suckers, repotting old plants. “Dallas Convention Show’’ (70 slides) Amateur show winners, artistic division winners, commercial in¬ troductions and yearbooks. “Focus on Violets’’ A professional look at photo¬ graphy of African violets. A work shop program from the Kansas City Convention ’63. “Follow the Tour to Tinari Greenhouses’’ (40 slides) Entrance, sales area, violet containers and sup¬ plies, trip through the greenhouses, violet plants and a few suggestions for arrangements. “From Seed to Show Plant’’ A pictorial history of one violet plant from seed to show plant. “Judge’s Analysis of Artistic Division’’ (66 slides) Commentary by an accredited judge and instructor for Flower Show Schools of the National Council of State Garden Clubs. Slides from St. Louis show ’64. “Kissing Cousins’’ (74 slides) A collection of slides illustrating 19 different Gesneriads other than African violets. “Miniature and Semi-Miniature Show Plants’’ (66 slides) Slides taken at shows picturing miniature and semi-miniature entries with close-ups of many of the blossoms. “New Varieties’’ (57 slides) Plant Editor’s program at Baltimore convention showing new introductions from Champion, Fischer, Frathel, Granger, Lyon, Tinari, Madison and Richter. “Pointers on Judging’’ (60 slides) A workshop pro¬ gram for exhibitors and judges on judging speci¬ men plants. “Violet Troubles’’ (63 slides) Pests, diseases and re¬ sults of poor culture. “Visitors View of Violet Round Up in Texas’’ (83 slides) A collection of slides from several mem¬ bers attending convention, covering the amateur show winners and commercial introductions at the Dallas convention. YEARBOOK COLLECTION PACK "A“ "B" and "C" (14 books each) Each packet is different with a selection of yearbooks from different sections of the country. Each packet contains one of the top prize winners at Baltimore convention. ’64-65. SHOW SCHEDULES PACKET 1965 show schedules from 15 different African vio¬ let shows from different sections of the country. - - - - Remember, it isn't what you have or what you get in this world, it's what you give of yourself and your love that makes you a whole person. May Violets Add Cheer, To every A.V.S.A. member At Christmas & through the New Year! KROGMAN’S VIOLETRY 1325 Parkway Dr. Brookfield, Wis. 53005 Our 1966 list of Newest and Favorite Old Varieties will be printed in January. Mail order customers will receive a copy. Others please send a dime with their request and apply the 10c as credit on your order. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC TIMER Just set the time of day you want lights turned on & off each day and the Timer turns them on & off for you automatically without attention. Has 5 outlets for fixtures. Constructed of rustproof aluminum. 10 inch¬ es long. For all 115V. ac. current. Includes instruction plate on timer, informative book¬ let, guarantee. May also be used for appliances, signs, lamps & displays. Offers burglar protection when used to turn lights on & off in vacant houses. Cat. No. HTC-5 $16.95 Postpaid 10c brings catalog of growth fixtures, growth units, fluorescent kits, parts, growth lamps, etc. SHOPLITE CO. Phone: NOrth 7-6021 650V Franklin Ave., Nutley, New Jersey, 07110 53 What Will Be Your Response to the President’s Appeal for New Members? (Here are the answers to Frank Burton's message on Page 5) MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM (O.K. Frank, I got the Message. Here is my renewal.) Mr. Winfred Albright, Treasurer African Violet Society of America, Inc. P.O. Box 1326 Knoxville, Tenn. 37901 Please check correct month of expiration as shown on your membership card. My membership expires in Dec. 1965 Q Dues to Feb. 28, 1967 $4.65 []] My membership expires in Jan. 1966 []] Dues to Feb. 28 1967 $4.35 Q My membership expires in Feb. 1966 Q Dues to Feb. 28, 1967 $4.00 Q If you are or wish to be a Commercial Member add $9.33 to above amounts . . .. Q If you wish a dual membership (MR. & MRS. add $2.00 to above amounts _ _ Q Life Membership is $85.00 Q Please renew my membership as checked above. Remittance is enclosed as checked. Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ : . . . . Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . City & Zip No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .(..... State ... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (Not Gift Membership) (O.K. Frank, My shoulder is to the wheel too. Here is your Christmas present of a new member) Mr. Winfred Albright, Treasurer Contestant must attach name and address AVSA Inc. To be counted toward Membership Contest P.O. Box 1326 Yes □ Knoxville, Tenn. 37901 No. [] Please enroll me as a member of AVSA, Inc. to Feb. 28, 1967. Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Street _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City & Zip No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ My dues for $4.00 are enclosed. I understand that I will receive a bonus of the March magazine if this application is received prior to Feb. 15. SEE SEPARATE BLANK FOR GIFT MEMBERSHIPS 54 CONTEST If you’re tired of being hemmed in by 8- foot drifts of snow, or laid up in a cast with a broken leg from slipping on the ice, or bored with cleaning the furnace, lugging out ashes, chopping wood, etc., then WHY DON’T YOU GET AWAY FROM IT ALL? How — ever heard of Miami? That’s just for the rich folks? Back up and start over — you can get your way paid there — just keep reading. Get out the old snowplow and make a beeline for all those folks you know who grow violets but don’t belong to AVSA. Sign them up and then follow the directions below. LOWLY VIOLET By Mrs. R. L. Abbott I asked the lowly Violet “What have you to give to this majestic universe in which we mortals live?” You are so over-shadowed by the great things ’round about, ’Twould seem to me your heart would be concerned and full of doubt. But the little Violet smiled at me and said, “Well, after all, on Christmas Morn, our King was born. And you know. He too was small.” CONTEST RULES 1. Membership must be NEW members. 2. Contestant's name and address must appear on all membership applications submitted in this special contest. While it is not mandatory that membership contest blank be used, all entries must be plainly marked MEMBERSHIP CONTEST. 3. Entries must be postmarked by midnight, March 1, 1966. 4. In event of a tie, earliest postmark will determine the winner. 5. All entries will be checked by Society office staff against current membership list. 6. Checks or money orders must accompany all member¬ ship explications. 7. All checks or money orders must be made payable to AVSA. 8. Points will be given as follows: One Point — $4.00 Membehship (New) One Point — $4.00 Affiliated Chapter (New) Two Points — Commercial Membership (New) Three Points — - Research Membership (New) Four Points — Life Membership 9. Winners will be listed in the June African Violet Maga¬ zine, 10. All entries are to be sent to: Winfred E. Albright, Treasurer P. O. Box 1326 Knoxville, Tennessee 11. Officers, directors and employees of AVSA and mem¬ bers of their families are not eligible to compete, PRIZES TOP AWARD — - Paid transportation for one to the Miami Convention — April 14, 15, 16, 1966 — Miami, Florida. SECOND AWARD — $50 in cash. THIRD AWARD — $10.00 in plants or supplies from any regular advertiser in the AV Magazine — Winner's selection. FIVE OTHER AWARDS — One-year paid membership in AVSA to be given to each of next five highest contestants. MEMBERSHIP CONTEST BLANK _ $4.00 Individual Membership _ $4.00 Affiliated Chapter Membership . - $13.33 Commercial Membership _ $20.00 Research Membership . . $85.00 Life Membership NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -- ADDRESS . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . CITY . . STATE ZIP _ CONTESTANT’S NAME . . . . . CITY . . . . STATE . ZIP _ 55 Question Box Anne Tinari Tinari Greenhouses, Bethayres, Pa. Dear Readers: The approach of Christmas demands new and exciting ways of preparing African vio¬ lets for an unsual gift. So personal and yet so appropriate for a child or adult of any age. For a new slant try this: Take any large glass bowl, fish bowl, large brandy snifter or an attractive berry bowl, which are so popular at this time of year, and arrange several inches of spaghnum moss on bottom of container. Moisten well. Make a hollow insertion in center of bowl large enough to hold a 21/4” potted blooming African violet. Place container where it will receive sufficient good light or where artificial light will be on many hours a day. You will be amazed and delighted how effective an arrangement of this type can be for that sick hospital friend, as hardly any care is required except a small amount of water about every 5 to 7 days. Due to the high humidity created and constant even temperature in the bowl blossoms will remain on plants for an amazingly long period. It can be a real conversation piece, just add a bright red ribbon, a greeting card, and you have an original Christmas gift, just right for the giving. May the joy and blessings of the Holiday season be with all of you. Q. A member from Holland, Mrs. F. Van Werk- hoven, writes: “I read the magazine with great pleasure and interest and would like so much to correspond with anyone here in Holland who shares that same hobby. A friend of mine from America was kind enough to send me 20 leaves. Now I have a fine collection and can share many plants with my friends. You know here in Holland one can only buy the com¬ mon. blue and pink and once in a great while you find a double white, so I am very proud of my many unusual colors. A. Am sending addresses of members in your area and do hope you will enjoy much plea¬ sant correspondence. Q. From Johannesburg, South Africa: Dear Mrs. Tinari, I have been growing violets for about 6 years and only recently achieved suc¬ cess. I am now keen to obtain more plants, but here in South Africa we do not have a society which features violets. Here we do not use special potting mixes as the top soil seems to have everything the plants need. Gro-Lux bulbs, I think, are unobtainable and as our na¬ tural light is extremely bright we do not seem to need them. Very few houses have cellars, so fluorescent lights are not used. It is not pos¬ sible to receive material to see the progress made every year as we learn that hybridizing is progressing by leaps and bounds. A. I would definitely recommend you become a member of the African Violet Society of America. The joy and knowledge you will re¬ ceive from our quarterly magazine will many Anne Tinari times repay you the price of a membership. Though all our ways and methods of grow¬ ing violets may vary according to specific conditions and climate, you can always omit what does not apply and benefit from much other material. This is the best way I know to keep up to date on African violets. I will send you a culture sheet and other material that may help you. You must have an import permit to receive plants from the U.S.A. However, this is easily obtained through your local de¬ partment of agriculture. ★ ★ ★ One AVSA member, who has been grow¬ ing seed by different methods, submits the following information. Growing seeds in sterilized soil or plant medium gives better and more satisfactory re¬ sults for me than growing seeds on a brick which has always been highly recommended. Seeds in rooting medium showed signs of fine growth in 8 to 10 days with about 90% germination. Growing seeds on a brick (which had been placed in a jar to maintain a „hmnid atmos¬ phere, necessary for germination) showed growth in 15 to 20 days with only 40% ger¬ mination. This experiment was completed twice to get comparative results. Our gratitude to this member who gen¬ erously shared valuable knowledge gained with us. Q. In your article on the history of African Violets in the AV magazine, you mention 56 there are books and source material giving greater detail. ■For our show next Aprils we plan some exhibits on the history of African violets. Could you send us the titles of some books that might tell us more? A, I would suggest you write to the Knoxville office and try to purchase any of the .back issues of the following AVSA magazines, which deal rather completely with history and find¬ ings of African violets HISTORY AND FINDING OF SAINTPAULIAS Early days of the African violet, Vol. 1 No. 2, p 6 Just in Brief, Vol 1, No. 3, p 6 Here’s How They Grow In Their Native Land, Vol. 1, No. 3, p 13 Saintpaulia Species, Vol. 5, No. 1, p 31 History of Saintpaulia, Vol. 6, No. 3, p 15; Vol. 7, No. 2, p 14; Vol. 7, No. 4, p 18. A Key to the Genus Saintpaulia, Vol. 67, No, 4, p 22 Tanga Province— -Home of the Saintpaulia, Vol. 7, No. 4, p 14. The Search for African Violets, Vol. 8, No. 2, p 20 Seeking New Species of Saintpaulias, Vol. 9, No. 2, p 10 You will also find several chapters in Helen Van Pelt Wilson’s books, on history and species mainly “The New Complete Book of African Violets” and “1001 Questions.” Also a former book called “All About African Violets” by Montague Free contains much information on this matter. Q. What is dolomite lime? Many mixes call for egg shells, this is new to me, why are they used, do they supply lime, should egg shells be washed to remove remaining traces of content? The big question in my mind is sterilization. I have never sterilized soil in pots but have lost a plant occasionally by rot. I am a new member of the society and am bursting with many questions. A. Dolomite lime is a carbonate of calcium and magnesium and is the type mostly used in African violet soil mixes. Calcium is a re¬ quirement plants must have using it in the form of lime, it acts as a soil sweetner and fertilizer and promotes the formation of nitrates. Most soil is acid and lime often is applied to cor¬ rect this condition. Egg shells are preferred by many for the small calcium content they contain. I do not recom¬ mend them with their terrific odor and feel you can get the same results by using lime and other nutrients which have proven bene¬ ficial. Please note that Bernard Greeson, 3548 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee 11, Wisconsin, can supply dolomite lime in quantities suitable to the home grower. Now to sterilization. The prepared soil must be raised to 200 degrees F for 1 hour to expect results and to kill most harmful bacteria. Bak¬ ing the soil in an oven seems most practical for the home grovi/er, however, the odor is not too pleasant. Soil fume capsules are popular with many and have proven quite satisfactory. This is done in this manner: Place Y2 bushel soil in air tight container, moisten soil, and add one or two capsules, add another I/2 bushel of prepared soil and put tight cover over same immediately. Leave two weeks, then open container to air one to two weeks before using. Clay pots can be sterilized in boiling water but plastic pots warp. Thus a solution of VC 13 or any well recommended insecticide in solution form such as chlordane and etc. could be used. Many pre¬ fer to use Clorox and other strong washing preparations to scrub out pots and containers to be used. Q. I have lost over 200 violets of many dif¬ ferent sizes at three different times, so I ster¬ ilize everything. But recently some of my new plants get hard and brittle in the center and curl down. Blooms are very short. I have been spraying with malathion and am wondering what else I can do? A. From your description of plants being brittle one might suspect mite. However, if you use malathion every two weeks this should clean it up. You might try using another in¬ secticide Kalthane 1 tsp to I/2 gal. of water and repeat at 7 day intervals. What about your soil? You may be wise in having it tested. It may be lacking in some of the elements which are so necessary for good growth. Also lack of sufficient light would re¬ tard growth. In this case artificial light would be a big help. Don’t place your plants in too large a pot as this will make them slow to bloom. Discard any plants that are twisted or knotted or very badly infested and then be sure to spray all other plants. Q. I am a retired horticulturist and have about 50 violets which I grow under Gro-lux lights, just for pleasure. They are growing and bloom¬ ing nicely except for a few. I have quite a few plants, usually only D/^ to 2 years old, that develop long stems 2 to 21/^” above the soil, often 2” above pot rim and the leaves usually turn down on these, where¬ as they are normal on the other plants. What causes this condition? I have removed them from the pots and found they were not root bound. I have taken a few of them out of the pots and set them down deeper, but since they are a shallow rooted 57 A. After 5000 hours it is well to examine tubes and change them as light will diminish after this length of time. Many times a dark or black circle appears at the end of tubes after being used this amount of time. Tubes and reflec¬ tors should be kept free of dust for maximum light. Q. I have been asked to present a program on African violets to an out-of-town garden club. Since I have never done such a program I wonder if you might have some suggestions that I could use. A. There are so many facets in the fascinating growing of African violets that one could create a good % to 1 hour interesting program on any number of specific subjects concerning proper growing, grooming, and etc. However, I have found a good program for a beginner can be built on the very explanatory sheet put out by our AVSA (The Green Thumb Rules for Beautiful African Violets). You will find it contains a good set of primary rules, easy to follow and an excellent explanation in applying them. I am sure it will appeal to garden club members who are always so very interested in growing African violets success¬ fully. These sheets are free. I can supply you for your audience or you can get them direct from the Knoxville office. You may even create enough interest to cap¬ ture a few new members for our good society. Q. My violets develop a sticky white substance on their leaves and blossoms. The plant be¬ comes droopy and spreads from plant to plant. A. The sticky white substance you refer to may be a mealy bug infestation. Any good contact spray which contains malathion, roten- one or DDT should help to kill any adult bugs present. But to keep pest under control you should spray every 10 days to help get rid of the eggs. Continue this spraying for at least three applications, if needed. Kelthane is one of the prepared mixtures that works effective¬ ly. Would also advise you to read directions on containers very carefully before applying. EVANGELINE — “Ev¬ angeline/’ top winning violet, is being admired by four-year-old Sharlyn Olson and five-year-old Jeff Smith at the Mem¬ phis and Sheiby County (Tennessee) African Vio¬ let society’s annual show, “Through the Seasons.’’ Mrs. Charles Phillips ex¬ hibited the beautiful plant. Other awards went to Mrs. W. C. Edmond¬ son, sweepstakes, and to Mrs. C. A. Pair for the best arrangement. plant will that help or will the roots be too deep? These long stemmed plants produce scant small sized flowers and the roots don’t look too healthy. What causes this con¬ dition? A. We are more than complimented to have a horticulturist in our AVS. Plants you speak of with long necks protruding from the pot is usually due to the light rays which draw them right out of the pot. Your lights may be too high above the tops of plants causing them to reach for the light and outer leaves to curl under. Your procedures in planting them lower in the pot to cover the exposed trunk is proper. Be careful, however, of overwatering when this is done. Turning plants and chang¬ ing their position under the lights is most bene¬ ficial. Plants seem to thrive best when lights are 12” to 15” above plant tops. These plants can also be broken off and rerooted in water to get a fresh firm root. Q. I have a problem that had me baffled for months. I noticed little white or silver colored bugs in my saucers after watering. When I flush the plant heavily, they flit about in the water or sometimes they just move slowly. I don’t know if they are springtails or some other insect, have tried several insecticides, but just can’t get rid of them. A. Your trouble sounds like the familiar spring- tail at work. These common pests seem to thrive and multiply on the organic matter in the soil and often get to the tender roots. It is best to rid the plants of them with a 50% emulsified solution of malathion. Use I/2 teaspoon to 1 quart of warm water and water the soil as a drench. Repeat in 2 weeks if they still persist. Would recommend using general careful precautions in using this material. You will find it has an unpleasant odor, but can be most beneficial in getting rid of your plant pests. Q. How often do fluorescent tubes need to be changed to give maximum light? African Violets Make Lovely Gifts For the Holiday Season Mrs. John C. Winner 6499 N. Oxford Avenue, Chicago, III. 60631 pie semi-double, pliable foliage. Poinciana — huge hot pink star that stays on, plain foliage. Well, here it is almost Christmas again and the most wonderful season of the year to grow good African Violets and add new ones to our collections. New variety lists from our favorite hybridizers and Violet Houses have been sent to us and we have spent many hours poring over the exciting names and glorious descriptions. If only we could have them ail! Thanks to many of you for your correspond¬ ence. Your help is greatly appreciated in se¬ lecting and recommending the following list to our readers: DOT BRACKIN Dot’s Miracle — semi-double fairy pink, ruched edges. Dot’s Pride — deep double purple, green fringed edges, quilted frilled foliage. Kentucky Peach — semi-double peach, darker tips, plain foliage. RAY TAYLOR Brimstone — vivid fluffy double pink, plain leaf. Pink Coral Lace — semi-double shaded pink quilted foliage. MANELTA LANIGAN Purple Pet — double velvety purple, round plain foliage. Royal Crest — double purple geneva, straw¬ berry foliage. Royal Elegance — fr. double royal geneva, strawberry foliage. Citation — crested wine stars, dark quilted foliage. Rubient — red purple double, dark green quilted foliage. Dark Melody — shaded red purple double; darker velvet top pastels, plain fol. FISCHER’S GREENHOUSES Intriguing — Frilled double red. Heartaches — - fr. red, red blossoms, fr. quilted foliage. Double Pink Pinwheel — double pink and white, red-backed foliage. GRANGER GARDENS Maid Marian — double F-2 hybrid cerise pink, dark wavy foliage. Grand Duke — the ultimate in black pur- LYON Cousin Janet — blue crested geneva star, plain foliage. Red Ringer — double fuchsia geneva, plain foliage. Purple Choice — reddish purple, double geneva, plain foliage. Many Loves — large double red, white edges. ★ ★ ★ Cherokee Rose (M. Mason) — double ruf¬ fled rose flower, ruffled foliage. Miracle Rosette (K L) — double bright pink, deeper fr. edges, glossy fol. Texas Beauty (Mad) — deep old rose double, wavy foliage. Legend (W C F) — huge double pink, round quilted foliage. Midnight Jewel (R K G) — deep purple fr., large pollen sac. Lt., gr wavy fol. ★ ★ ★ Add the following varieties to the holiday gift specials listed in Volume 18, number 2, page 14, of the National African Violet Maga¬ zine of Dec. 1964. Angel Pink (E. Fisher) — clear double pink, heartshaped foliage. Candy Cotton (F G H) — double pink on med, green foliage. Candy Lane (?) — light blue double, girl foliage, semi-miniature. Candy Spots (M L) — semi-double pink, cerise markings, heartshaped flex. fol. Christmas Island (D I) — crested bright red fr., black shiny red backed fol. Christmas Nite (C Dedera) — double fr. purple, quilted fluted foliage. Christmas Star (Kolbs) — orchid star, darker edges, waved fol. Qt Peppermint Fluff (Quality) — fr. fuchsia pink and white dble, waved fol. Rosy Winter (L) — rose purple double geneva, wavy foliage. Silver Mint (Frathel) — blue & white double, misty stripes, med. green fol¬ iage, edged in silver. 59 Izuma Dear Has Debudding Trick That’s Simple Mrs. Izuma Dear of San Francisco, Calif., has offered some helpful hints on preparing plants for exhibit and wherever she exhibits, it’s jokingly said, “It takes a large basket to carry away her awards.” Her African violets are beautiful. She suggests no particular mix, so I presume she uses what is available in packaged mixes and lightened them to suit her needs. She uses no special equipment but grows where she thinks the plant will do best in her living room and she has found that to place them on the floor is excellent. It was learned that they are sub¬ jected to excellent humidity and the right light. She grows her plants on the dry side: That is, they are never watered until in lifting the plant it is light in weight showing that it should be watered. (From experience it has been proven that African Violets will grow more in the short time be¬ fore watering than at any other equal period of time and is a know fact that stubborn bloom¬ ers may be brought into bloom by allowing the plant to become very dry just short of becom¬ ing wilty then, adding just enough water to completely saturate the soil). Clarissa Harris 122 Second Place Calimesa, California reviewed the plant and the blossoms are above average in size, standing straight up. With this additional knowledge, I believe I would like to grow Double Black Cherry again. The falling over of the blossom stems was my only dislike for the plant. Debudding is one of the most important things a professional grower will insist iipon for quantity of bloom. Mrs. Dear says she com¬ pletely debuds her show plants three months before the time she wants them in full bloom. She completely removes the bud stems, being careful not to injure the section around the stem for she expects three or four stems to re¬ place the one removed. This helps to clarify how she gets such quantities of flowers well above the plant. She has a trick of pinching. This was some¬ thing I had never heard of before and had to ask for a clarification. She pinches out the two center blossoms while in bud. In analyzing this it seemed to have some merit so I immediately tried it out on a Lilian Jarrett that had six blossom stems up. It was hard, for those two buds that were removed from each stem would be the largest blooms I knew, but past experi¬ ence had also proven that they would turn down from the weight and also pull the flower stem out of shape. The strength went into the other buds and before you knew it the plant was covered with a full circle of bloom, most of the buds opening at the same time! And how w^ell those flower stems stood up! The entire cluster of flowers has lasted longer than usual. At the time that this article reaches the many readers of the magazine, you, like every¬ one else, will be getting ideas for the spring shows and wanting new ventures. This last year the African Violet Council of Southern California came up with the idea of stimulat¬ ing more interest in our West Coast introduc¬ tions by not only giving the Purple and Gold Rosette to the grower of the best plant entered in this class, which every show today places in its schedule, but a hybridizer’s ^lue and White Rosette. These rosettes are provided to the clubs by the Southern California Council and have come to be an interesting portion of the shows. Never did we expect the overwhelm¬ ing enthusiasm that this Blue and White Hy¬ bridizers Rosette created, not only the hybrid¬ izers waited eagerly at every show to see if one of their favorite African Violets would win for them this new award but there was much interest among the club members in anticipa¬ tion that their favorite hybridized would be the fortunate one. The unusual results were that only the men hybridizers won this year but there will be other years and perhaps the hybridizing by the ladies will take their place right along with those who have won. The awards for 1965 went to: Plant Hybridizer Do I need to tell you that I am sold on “Lilac Time” . . . . — H. C. Parker this idea, for it is no longer a trick but a “Maybell” - - - - John Gutridge practice in blooming African Violets? I just “Luxury” . . . . . . . . H. C. Parker 60 “Nancy Ann” _ _ Clarence Wilson “My Hope” . . John Rymer “Helen R” . - _ _ _ Clarence Wilson “Delectable” . . Pearl & E. H. Thomas “Lilic Dale” _ Everett E. Hammond This column does appreciate the many fine letters and inquiries and the results many hove had by following some of the ideas presented there in. A special thanks to Mrs. Lindquist of Belmont, Calif, for writing a fine letter telling of her successful results with vacationing and caring for her Violets from a previous issue of the National Maga¬ zine. This column wants to represent the West Coast in every way possible and who does not need suggestions and help and in our small way we hope we are helping growers and our National magazine. So far there has been nothing from Washington and Oregon. Would some of you good people give us some ideas to write about in your section? - ^ - HAS 60 PLANTS ■ ■ ■ 11-Year-Old Is Society Member Mrs. Andrew F. Suder 12421 Henrietta Road, Largo, Fla. Member AVSA, Inc., and Upper Pinellas African Violet Society When our president, Frank Burton, intro¬ duced 12-year-old Donald Frazier at the Balti¬ more convention as the youngest member of the African Violet Society of America, Inc., he had not met my young friend and neighbor, Ruth Fuller. And even if he had met her, he would not have had any way of knowing when she was born. Being very young, Ruth does not mind telling she was born April 16, 1954. This means she is only 11 years old now and at the time of the Baltimore convention, she was still 10. I first met Ruth about a year and a half ago. She lives three blocks away and as she passed my house on her way to school each day, she was captivated by the fluorescent lights over my violet tables in the garage. When the doors were open, which is most of the time, she could see the plants. Being a violet lover and grower, she was most anxious to see my varieties. At that time, the Fullers were new¬ comers to our neighborhood and I had not had the pleasure of meeting them. But violet lovers cannot remain strangers long, so one day Mrs. Fuller and Ruth stopped in. At that time, Ruth had about 30 plants which she grew in one corner of her mother’s orchid house. I loaned Ruth some back issues of the African Violet magazine which she read and studied enthusiastically. She would take 3 or 4 issues and when she returned them, would take 3 or 4 more. So great was her interest that for Christ¬ mas 1964, she received a membership in the Ruth Fuller and her violets National Society so she could get her own magazines. She is just like all of us, as soon as the magazine arrives, she finds a quiet corner and reads. For her birthday in April, she got a fluorescent light which her father installed over a table in the garage. She now has about 60 plants. She has a green thumb and every leaf she plants soon produces little plantlets. Ruth entered the sixth grade in September. She is an A student, meets people well and loves to talk about violets. At present, she has several plants she is grooming for the Miami convention and if she can save enough money between now and April, she will be there. “My greatest wish”, says Ruth, “is to at¬ tend a national convention”. She lives at 14190 Victoria Road, Largo, Fla. and is an honorary member of the Upper Pinellas African Violet Society of Largo. NEIGHBORS — Here are some our neigh¬ bors North of the Border. They are, left to right, J. M. Black, an officer of the Greater Montreal AVS; Mrs. Ciel Lentner, treasurer of the North Country AVS; and Robert Kerr, president of the Greater Montreal AVS. The picture was taken in color by Nettie Russeli of Malone, N.Y. at the annual show of the African Violet Society of Greater Montreal, always an outstanding event. NEMATODES ASSOCIATED WITH AFRICAN VIOLETS by R. P. Esser Nematologist Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry, Gainesville, Fla. INTRODUCTION “Nemas are among the most abundant and widespread of all organisms so abundant that if all the other matter in the universe could be magically swept away and we could then as disembodied spirits revisit these scenes, we should find them still recognizable. “There would still exist in space a hollow sphere the size of the earth, rep¬ resented by a surface film composed of the nemas formerly inhabiting the mundane soil and waters, plants and animals. We could recognize lakes, rivers, and oceans by the nemas peculiar to them. So, to, we could recognize the soil and tell where there had been one kind of soil and where another. We could recognize the cities by accumulations of nematodes peculiar to human beings and domesticated animals and domesticated plants. The trees would still stand in ghostly rows along the streets represented by the names that once inhabited the bark of their trunks and branches.” This excerpt from N. A. Cobb written 38 years ago so ably expressed the abundance and significance of nematodes there is little to add in the way of an introduction. Fig. 1. A plant parasitic nematode. RECTUM- THE PLANT DESTRUCTIVE NEMATODE Plant destructive nematodes are very small animals (about 1/50 of an inch long) that live in the soil or inside plant roots. They resemble in form an earthworm, snake, or eel (Fig. 1). Nematodes differ from people in that they lack eyes, blood vessels or blood, hair, a skeleton, ears, appendages, and many organs found in human bodies such as lungs, heart, or liver. Nematodes do have, however, a tough skin called a cuticle, an esophagus, intestine and a reproductive system similar to that of higher animals. The feeding structure of a plant-destruc¬ tive nematode is called the stylet (Fig. 2). The stylet usually has three round knobs at its base and a long shaft tapering from the base to a blunt, but minute point. Fig. 2. The stylet, the feeding device of plant- destructive nematodes. i - 62 Fig. 3. The life cycle stages of burrowing nematode inside a plant root. LIFE CYCLE OF A NEMATODE (BURROWING NEMATODE) The life cycle of most plant-destructive nematodes is relatively short, usually taking from 3 to 8 weeks. Egg development (Fig. 3) lasts about 3 to 4 days. After the larval nema¬ tode breaks out of the egg using its head and stylet to rupture the shell, it swims to a root and batters its way inside using its head and stylet to effect entry. Once inside the root, the nematode feeds and develops into a male or fe¬ male (Fig. 3). During this growth and develop¬ ment period, the nematode sheds its skin (cuti¬ cle) three times, growing a new skin each time. The mature female begins laying eggs about 22 days after she, herself, was an egg. If the infected plant dies or is removed, eggs re¬ maining in the deteriorating or detached roots become free in the soil ready to hatch nema¬ tode larvae to infest a new plant that might be placed nearby. NEMATODE AND AFRICAN VIOLET RELATIONSHIP PARASITISM Three types of association between African violets and plant parasitic nematodes exist. 1) Ectoparasites: In this association the nematode does not enter the root with his body. The nematode lies outside the root in the soil with only his stylet embedded in the root (Fig. 4). Ring, pin, stubby-root, and lance nematodes attack African violets in this man¬ ner. Fig. 4. Feeding habits of plant-destructive nematodes. Sting, ring, and stubby-root ne¬ matodes feed on the outside of plant roots (ectoparasites); cyst nematodes feed partially embedded in root tissue (semi-endoparasites); and lesion and root-knot nematodes feed en¬ tirely enclosed by plant tissue (endoparasites). 2) Semi-endoparasites: In this case the nematode has part but not all of its body em¬ bedded in the root. It may be only the head and neck, or half his body, or in some cases the body may be almost totally enclosed by the root. Spiral nematodes attack African violets in this way (Fig. 5). 3) Endoparasites: Endoparasitic nema¬ todes have their bodies totally enclosed by the root (Fig. 4). Root-knot, lesion, and foliar nematodes, all of which attack African violets, are endoparasites. INJURY The first injury occurs to African violet roots, leaves, buds, or flower heads when the nematode pierces the tender tissue with his stylet or batters his way into the plant with his head. In either case an open wound lies Fig. 5. A spiral nematode partially em¬ bedded in a plant root (after Steiner). Fig. 6. Appearance of galls on the root of an African violet. gaping to facilitate the entry of fungi, bacteria, or a virus disease. Representative of each of the foregoing plant disease organisms have been known to become more severe in the pres¬ ence of nematodes. Once the spear or body is inside, plant cells are drenched with digestive enzymes that destroy, malform or alter the function of the cells. Nematodes that live in¬ side the roots mechanically damage cells by breaking down the walls as they migrate through the tissue. The final result of nematode injury to the plant may be root galls (Fig. 6) caused by root-knot nematode; internal and external root lesions caused by lesion nematodes (Fig. 7); stubby roots caused by stubby-root nematode (Fig. 8-B) ; or leaf lesions caused by foliar ne¬ matodes (Fig. 9). The overall effect of nema¬ todes on African violets is chlorotic foliage; stunted stems, flowers, and leaves; lack of vigor; and reduction in number of roots. NEMATODE PESTS OF AFRICAN VIOLET Aphelenchoides (Foliar nematodes) A. besseyi has been found in large num¬ bers in the buds, leaves, and flower heads. Necrotic leaf lesions bounded by the leaf veins have resulted from this pest’s attack (Fig. 9). A. ritzema-bosi has also been found on African violets. A. olesistus caused brown lesions along the leaf veins and spots on the lower leaf sur¬ face. Nematodes are in the leaf many days before the symptoms appear (Fig. 10). Small sunken brownish spots appearing on the back of the leaf or stem are the first indication of a foliar nematode problem. The spots enlarge and darken with time and eventually can be seen on both sides. Criconemoides (Ring nematode) Ring nematodes (Fig. 4) have been found once on African violets. Hclicotylenchus (Spiral nematode) Spiral nematodes (Fig. 5), including H. Fig. 7. Root lesions caused by nematodes as they would appear on a root tip. Fig. 8. A) A normal root tip. B) A root tip showing stubby root; such roots cease to 64 Fig. 9. Leaf lesions as they would appear on a African violet leaf infected with foliar nematodes. nannus, have been found seven times associated with African violets. Crown distortion was as¬ sociated with the nematode in one case. Hoplolaimus (Lance nematode) Lance nematodes were recovered once from African violets. Meloidoqyne (Root-knot nematode) Four species of root-knot nematode have been found feeding in African violets: M. inco- Fig. 10. Foliar nematodes burrowing in the leaf tissue between the upper and lower leaf surface (after Weber). qnita acrita, M. incoqnita incoqnita, M. arena- ria, and M. hapla. Root-knot nematodes have been found in the stems, roots (Fig. 4), crowns, and leaves. M. incoqnita incoqnita is a more severe pest of African violets than M. hapla. Plants infected with M. hapla after a year’s time lacked vigor, had fewer and smaller flowers, and had paler leaves than an uninfested plant. M. incoqnita incoqnita infested plants, by con¬ trast, took on severe symptoms in a short time. Leaves were a dull yellow-green, soft, and had turned down edges. Plants were also loose in the soil due to root loss. Stunting and loss of plant vigor from infestations of this pest has also been reported. M. arenaria has caused thickened, blistered areas on leaves of affected plants. Crowns have been swollen, galled, and distorted by root-knot nematode. Paratylenchus (Pin nematode) Numerous pin nematodes in roots have re¬ sulted in unhealthy plants with many decaying and dying roots. Pratylenchus (Lesion nematode) Two species have been recovered from African violets: P. penetrans and P. hrachyurus (Fig. 4). Radopholus similis (Burrowing nematode) Burrowing nematode (Fig. 3) is the most economically important nematode pest in Florida. It was recently dissected from the roots of African violets. Its potential for dam¬ age to Afrian violets is not known at present. Scutellonema (Spiral nematode) Two species have been found infesting African violets: S’, brachyurum and S. coheni. These pests attack roots, crowns, and leaves. Brownish discolorations are found in areas where they are present. Leaf burn, bud rot, and leaf distortion have also been associated with these pests. Trichodorus (Stubby-root nematode) T. christiei and other species of this pest have been found associated with African violets seven times (Fig. 4) Tylenchorhynchus (Stunt nematode) Stunt nematodes were found once associ¬ ated with African violets. SANITATION FOR CONTROL OF NEMATODES IN AFRICAN VIOLETS The chief source of nematode infectivity in African violets are nematode contaminated potting media, compost piles, propagating ma¬ terial, watering practices, tools, benches, con¬ tainers, and man. Fortunately, all these sources of infection are adaptable to control by sanita¬ tion practices with a minimum of extra labor and expense. If sanitation is to be followed, all 65 phases must be accorded equal consideration, for one weak link in the sanitation chain can defeat the entire program. PROPAGATION MATERIAL Clean propag itive material is the starting point for a sanitation program. Only selected high leaf cuttings should be used for propaga¬ tion. In no event should leaves or stems in contact with soil be used for propagation. The higher above soil the cut is made the better chance the cutting has of being nematode free. Galls, spots, discolorations, or any other type of malformation on a leaf cutting should be a cause for rejection. Cuttings should not be taken from plants that are partially diseased or malformed. POTTING MEDIA Clean, selected leaf cuttings must be placed in nematode-and-disease free potting mix to in¬ sure sanitation. Potting mix can be disinfected by heat or chemical means (a) Chemical disinfecting: For treating groundbeds methyl bromide injected at a rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet is ideal. Soil mixes can be treated with methyl bromide at a rate of 1 pound to 100 cubic feet on a small concrete slab using a plastic cover. One pound of methyl bromide also will treat a 55-gallon drum full of soil with a locking top (The lock¬ ing top should be sealed with masking tape). Regardless of the method used the plastic cover should be well sealed to prevent escape of the gas. The plastic cover should be left on 24-48 hours after treatment. To facilitate pene¬ tration of the fumigant into the soil mixes, a number of holes should be punched in the mix with a rake handle prior to treatment. (b) Steam: Steaming for 30 minutes at 108 F under a plastic tarpaulin is the best over¬ all recommendation. Small nursery operations can fill a 25-gallon can with soil mix, which is then placed with the lid loose into a larger can or drum. Eight gallons of water are added and a source of heat applied to the bottom of the large drum. When the water has boiled away, the 25-gallon can of soil will be pest free. (c) Dry Heat: Thin flats of soil can be placed in any oven and heated until the soil center reaches 180 F, then timed for 10 min¬ utes. “The Sterilo,” a commercial electrical dry heat device is also available for freeing soil mix of pests. It is extremely important to keep soil in a pest-free condition following treatment. This is best achieved by storage in a clean soil bin off the ground or in well protected ground level bin. CONTAINERS Clean leaf cuttings in clean soil must be placed in clean containers. Containers can be freed from pests by dipping in hot water 180 to 212 F for 30 minutes. They can also be made pest free by soaking 10 minutes in 1 gallon commercial formaldehyde in 18 gallons of wa¬ ter, or a 10 minute soak in chlorine household bleach, at a rate of 1 gallon of bleach to 16 gallons of water. After dipping, stack wet and cover with a plastic tarpaulin for 24 hours. Aerate 4-5 days before using. All treated containers must be stored on a clean, dry surface out of contact with the ground and kept under clean maintainence. CONTAINER SUPPORTS The next step is to prepare a clean surface on which the pest-free potted plants must rest. Corrugated transite is the ideal surface. Using steam hoses or scrubbing down with a strong solution of chlorine household bleach or formaldehyde will disinfect any surface used for supporting container plants. Clean plants in clean pots should never be placed directly on the ground. MAINTENANCE (a) Tools: Any tools used on the plants, pots, soil mix, or container support should be clean. A thorough washing of the tool will usually remove all of the nematodes. Disin¬ fectant dips in a chlorine solution (1 quart to 4 gallons of water) for 10 minutes are best. (b) Hands: Hands should be washed be¬ fore handling clean plants, pots or tools. (c) Water: Avoid placing plants in tiers that allow drippings from one plant to fall on another. Do not let the hose lie on the ground between waterings, and avoid hard or heavy water sprays when watering the plants. (d) Roguing: Remove diseased or mal¬ formed plants or plant parts as observed. (e) Spacing: When foliar nematodes are present in a planting, plants should be spaced so that leaves of adjacent plants do not touch. (f) Humidity: Reducing humidity will reduce and retard serious infestations of foliar nematodes. CONTROL The only chemical control for nematodes on live African violets is DBCP* 70.7% at % to % gallon per acre or about .0651 ml per cubic foot of soil. (1 teaspoon would treat 76.8 cubic feet of soil). This should be applied as a drench in the pot followed by a light watering. No hot water treatment is known for dipping African violets to free the roots of root-knot or lesion nematode. A general hot water treat¬ ment for fibrous rooted plants is 122 F for 10 minutes. If a grower wishes to try the af ore- 66 mentioned hot water treatment, he should run a test first, using a few expendable plants since the effects of this treatment on African violets are unknown. SUMMARY Eleven genera and 14 species of plant- destructive nematodes have been taken from soil associated with, or tissue of African violets. Three genera Aphelenchoides^ Meloidoqyne, and Scutellonema, have been involved a num¬ ber of times in African violet problems. * A sound sanitation program will eliminate most African violet nematode problems. Practically no experimental work has been conducted in the way of chemical or hot water dip treat¬ ments for control of nematodes in African violet plants. BIBLIOGRAPHY Cobb, N. A. 1926. Nemas and recent progress in Nematology research. USDA Yearbook Agr., 540-543. Golden, A. M. 1953. A root-knot nematode at¬ tacking the crown, petiole, and leaf of the African violet. (Abstr.) Phytopathology 43:406. Golden, A. M. 1956. Endoparasitism of a spiral nematode on African violet. (Abstr.) Phy¬ topathology 46(1): 12-13. Jensen, H. J. 1953. Experimental greenhouse host range studies on two root-lesion nema¬ todes, Pratylenchus vulnus and Pratylenchus penetrans. Plant Disease Reporter 37(7): 384- 387. Linford, M. B. 1954. African violet nematode problems. African Violet Magazine 8(1):8-21. Pirone, P., B. 0. Dodge and H. W. Rickett. 1960. Diseases and pests of ornamental plants. 3rd ed. Ronald Press, New York. 775p. Sher, S. A. 1954. Observations on plant-parasitic nematodes in Hawaii. Plant Disease Reporter 38(9):687-689. Tarjan, A. C. 1951. Observations on nematodes associated with decline of ornamental plant¬ ings. Plant Disease Reporter 35(4) :217-218. Wescott, C. 1960. Plant Disease Handbook. Van Nostrand, New York, 825p. LOOKING AHEAD (Continued from Page 39) of flowers. Utopia! I am not sure that we HAVE it! Just to be safe I use at least three different brands of fertilizer, using each for one week. I believe it is better to use the dilute method of fertilization. If you have not tried it, I urge you to do so. Take the amount recommended on the fertilizer container to be used once a week. Dilute this and use each time you water so that you are using the cor¬ rect amount each week but you are giving the plant a small portion each time you water. This diluted fertilizer does not cause the un¬ sightly fertilizer burns on the leaves so you do not have to be careful to keep it off the plant. In fact, I pour it over the leaves after I have finished watering as I feel that the plants pick up some of the nourishment from the leaves. Now, we have discussed just about every¬ thing except lighting. I believe each individual grower must decide on the amount of light needed. In moving my plants from one room to another I find that the need for light changes. The color of the walls and ceiling, the number of windows and the exposure will all affect the number of hours of light that you require. At the present time, August, in a light room painted pale green, with a west exposure (no sun, as there is a large metal awning on the big window) I am using four¬ teen hours of light using Gro-Lux tubes, with my plants approximately twelve inches from the light. According to all of the rules this is too many hours of light and I am putting my plants too close to the tubes — but it is right for my plants. Go look at your plants now-^not like a lov¬ ing care-taker — but like a critic or a judge. Let’s all grow better African Violets! New improved designs SAVE ON FLUORESCENTS • Growth fixtures with exclusive bright aluminum reflectors, wide spaced lamps and space saving thin design. • Inexpensive dual purpose fluores- cents for household or plant growth use. • Do-it-yourself fluorescent kits and parts. BUY DIRECT FROM MAKER 10 cents brings complete Catalog. SHOPLITE CO. 650 V Franklin Ave. NuHey 10, N. J. 67 rfpNARD BREESON - - EXPERT . . ■ Bernard Greeson Meet Bernard Greeson, authority on African violets,, expert on Afncan violet pests, and a faculty member of Shorewood high school m Milwaukee, Wis- Violets As Well as Stage Sets Glow Under His Green Thumb 68 consin. According to Ottilia M. Gauerke in the magazine section of The Herald, Milwaukee newspaper, “the spectacular and dramatic stage sets envisioned and brought to reality by Bernard D. Greeson, 3548 N. Cramer street, for Shorewood high school plays and other stage activities, give no inkling of his ‘green thumb.’ ” “To discover that, visit him in his home _ _ _ _ where many African violets — of all hues and varieties — flourish under his knowledge¬ able care. “If you still find it incredible that this man with a feeling for wide sweeps of color, vibrant lighting effects, and meaningful mood settings is the same person for whom the vio¬ lets bloom and thrive, then pick up The African Violet Magazine! Nearly every issue contains an authoritative article by him on the subject of African violets. His prime concern in the growing of these tender but luxuriant plants is the pests that attack them.” Greeson is the author of “The Pest and Pesticide” section of Helen Van Pelt Wilson’s latest book, “1,201 African Violet Questions Answered by 12 experts.” Greeson is one of the experts. In his many articles appearing in The Afri¬ can Violet magazine Greeson has discussed nematodes, root and crown rot, the question of selenating, a preventive miticide and con¬ tinually points out that prevention is best — a cure may be too late. Gauerke in concluding his writeup on Greeson had this to say: “Amazed at all this! It’s just a hobby, shrugs Greeson, who is technical director of the high school’s dramatic department.” DATES VIOLETRY 1 Orlando Place Belleville, Illinois AFRICAN VIOLETS AND OTHER GESNERIADS Newest and Best of Older Varieties Fertilizers. Insecticides and Supplies VISITORS WELCOME Fed. Hwy. 50 and Orlando Place 1 Block East of Rt. 159 GREENSAND RUHM’S PHOSPHATE Home of Organic Horticultural Supplies SEND STAMP TO DEPT. V. FOR PRICE LIST FRED A. VEITH 3505 Mozart Ave. Cheviot P. O. Cincinnati 11, Ohio CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from MADISON GARDENS 6355 Middle Ridge Rd. Madison, Ohio 44057 SHELLINGER'S AFRICAN VIOLETS 351 E. Works St. Sheridan, Wyo. 82801 List for Spring soon ready for Fresh Cut and Rooted Leaves of new introductions, variegated and minia¬ tures and the best of older varieties. Armacost and Royston originals. Small potted plants. Columneas. Stamp for List, please. AFRICAN VIOLET SUPPLIES (Postpaid) Fumi-Soil Capsules (sterilizes soil) . 24/$1.75 Kapco Plant-I-Lizer . 8 oz./$1.10 Ferto-sticks . 90/$1.10 270/$2.85 Plant Marvel . 1 lb./$1.95 Peters AV Special . 1 lb./$1.75 Peters Variegated Special . 1 lb./$2.00 Black Magic Fish-Ilizer Tablets . 70/$1.00 Black Magic Blossom Booster Tablets . 70/$1.00 Black Magic Violet Planting Mix . 4 qt. $1.50 Tonics: NuBud 4oz./$1.30 Nu-Gro 4oz./$1.30 Both:$2.50 Dolomite Limestone, Ruhm’s Phosphate, Greensand, Hybrotite, Bloodmeal, Bonemeal, Superphosphate: (45c @ lb. — 4-lb. pkg. Minimum order) 4 lb./$1.80 Roigina Leaf Starter . 6 oz./$1.00 Thompson African Violet Rooter . 2 oz./$1.30 NNOR Violet Spray . 1 oz./50c Malathion 50% . 4 oz./$1.75 Kelthane Miticide . 8 oz./$2.75 99% Sodium Selenate Caps . 12/$1.85 28/$3.55 Sel-Kaps 4% Sodium Selenate Capsules . 48/$2.20 “P-40” 2% Sodium Selenate Powder . 12 oz./$1.75 Violet Pest Guide by B. D. Greeson . 25c Stim-U-Plant VC-13 . 4 oz./$1.25 Spray-Away Respirator . $4.50 Acti-Dione PM (for Mildew) . 5 oz./$1.50 Panodrench (Damping-off Fungicide) .... 1 oz./$2.35 Phaltan (All-purpose Fungicide) . 6 oz./$2.35 VC-13 (Regular concentration) Nemacide 6 oz./$2.75 Parzate (Zineb-Fungicide) . 6 oz./$2.75 All of the above supplies shipped postpaid. Nature’s Way African Violet Soil . 18 lb./$2.95 Postage: Zone 2/$1.32/3/$1.54/4/$1.86/5/$2.40/6/$2.85 7/$3,51/8/$4.06. Send 10c for Supply Catalog listing over 100 African Violet Growing Supplies. BERNARD D. GREESON 3548 N. Cramer Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211 69 Chapter Chatter Sonja Cuneo, 58 Hill St., Tewksbury, Mass. In response to my previous article, I’ve received many interesting letters from our Chapters on their various club activities . . . here are some notes that we thought our Chapters would find of interest. As a Club project, the NIAGARA FALLS AFRICAN VIO¬ LET SOCIETY. New York, share their surplus violets with golden agers at the DeVeaux Manor Nursing Home in Niagara Falls. The ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCIL'S. Colorado, Newsletter carries a “Want Ad’’ column, with such items as: “Do you have a plant named “Angel Lace’’? It’s an Oldey, Mrs. Wolf wants to buy or is looking for a leaf; contact her at . . .’’ and “Mrs. Lahr is collecting Honor Roll plants, etc.’’. Their Newsletter also lists, as references on growing violets for show, the issue, and page number of past issues of the AVSA, PROGRAMS OF INTEREST: The WINDSOR AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY of Windsor, Connecticut this past year was able to raise $100. from their annual plant sale. The money is used for their schol¬ arship fund. The student is chosen from the Windsor high school by the principal and a scholarship committee ac¬ cording to his scholastic ability, and desire for higher education. To date, the club has given $500 in scholarships. By the way, Windsor AVS was organized in 1960 and at present has 12 active members! “Bring Them Back Alive’’ has been an integral part of the NORTH JERSEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY of Sad¬ dle Brook, New Jersey, annual program. Each member is given the same A.V. variety, then brings these plants in at a future meeting, which turns out to be an interesting evening of “pros and cons,’’ showing how home condi¬ tions vary, as well as how humidity, watering, soil mix, fertilizers, etc., differ. They have found that this has helped all members to LEARN and get acquainted with other grower’s problems. After the discussion period, these violets are judged according to regular show rules and top honor award given to the best. (Has YOUR Club tried this yet????) The PIONEER AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB (Elmira, New York) members visit shows in surrounding areas and take photos at these shows. Then at one of their meetings, they show the slides and have an open meeting on the merits and “eers’’ they may come across. This has been extremely beneficial in planning their own shows ... To encourage and educate the public in violeteering the PAVC sets up an education booth at their local county fairs which the members take turns in “manning’’ to answer in¬ quiries about violet culture. The HAPPY 'OURS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY in Haw¬ thorne, New Jersey, publishes a newsletter which goes to all members giving details on their future programs, such as on their “Little Show’’ held on a regular meeting date, where each member enters ONE violet: plants are judged on point score system, and ribbons awarded. ’The club has found this program of particular interest to their new members in regards to proper grooming for annual show. Besides their program, the newsletter carries items on violet care written by members of their own experiences. The NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY of Long Island, New York holds a monthly arrangement com¬ petition to encourage members to submit arrangements at their annual show, IDEAS: The NEW YORK CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY. New York, has a great set up to ease the burden on their Librarian in carrying ALL books, etc. to each meeting, by having members select from a printed list (issued in their newsletter) the material available from their club’s library. The members then drop a post card to their librarian list¬ ing the items they wish to borrow at the next meeting. The PHILADELPHIA CENTER CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, in Pennsylvania put on a beautiful violet show “April Showers’’ at their local Department store. The show was constantly manned in order to answer violet inquiries. At one of their future meetings they will have a guest speaker to discuss miniature violets. The NEW YORK CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY. New York, won the AVSA Green Rosette! Top winners: Queen, “Beaming Improved’’, Mrs. Isabelle Gronert; Run¬ ner Up, “Delft Imperial’’, Gustave J. Talscik; Mrs. Gron¬ ert also won Princess of Show, “Tommy Lou’’, and Run¬ ner Up to Princess, “Fire Sprite’’; Mabel Hudson took Sweepstakes; and Novice award went to Alvin Marie Beller for her “Mint Popcorn’’ The AVSA Gold Rosette was won by F. Baker Cohen with “Double Black Cherry’’, “Autumn Moon’’, “Pink Ideal’’; the Purple award; Estelle Kienzle, “Angela’’, “Blushing”, “My Maryland”. The Best New York State Origination award was for “High Light” won by Mrs. Gronert. In the Decorative Classes, Mrs. E. R. Hardy won Queen, Runner Up and Sweepstakes. In the Miniature Class, best entry award went to Miss Clara Hardy. Glenn Hudson was awarded the “A1 Aiken Mem¬ orial Trophy” for his education and information display. “R.S.V.P.” — using party invitations for such affairs as a tea party. New Year’s Eve party, St Patrick’s Day, theater party, cocktails, and child’s birthday, carried out the theme of the NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SO¬ CIETY. Long Island, New York seventh annual show. Top winners: Mrs. Edward Deckman, Queen, “Lavender Sha¬ dows”; Mrs. William Archey, Runner Up, “Sweetheart Blue”; the largest plant, “Black Cherry”. Edward Deck- man and the small plant, “Sparkling Red”, Mrs. George Roff. Mrs. Frank Vietje’s arrangement won best in show. The RACINE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY. Wisconsin, staged their annual show “Mardi Gras of Violets”. “Snow Fall” entered by Mrs. D. E. Buchta won Queen of show. The educational exhibit staged by Mrs. Houdek and Mrs Tessneer received a special award. The OMAHA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB. Omaha, Nebras¬ ka, does not have a judged show but more of a display of favorites, both old and new varieties. “International Violet Time” was the theme — with each display table covered with green burlap and topped with white net flounces. The WEST SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, in Ohio, held their 10th annual show “Violet Fair”. Their plant sale booth was set up like a country fair booth, w'ith spotlights and balloons around. The display tables 70 were covered with pink. The court of honor table had gold covered pomegranates to cover the front of the table. Recordings of music added the additional festive flair to the show. Mrs. John Flowers won top honors of the show with Queen, “Angela”, runner up, “Lilian Jarrett”, and sweepstakes. Mrs. W. D. Pastel won the arrangement rosette. The VIOLET SUNSET CHAPTER OF THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, Florida, held their ninth annual show “The Miracle Strip with Violets”. The center stage was a typical scene from the Miracle Strip with brilliant white sand as the foundation. A 7 foot ferris wheel, moving, had African violets perched here and there for the “ride”. The classification cards carried out the decor — each set in shells on the sand — designed in various shapes of fish and boats. Top winners: Queen, “Delft Imperial”, Mrs. William C. Grimsley; Runner Up, “Ann Spencer”, Major Mildred E. Smith; Best supreme and largest plant, “Crusader Supreme”, Miss Ellen McCulloch. Best artistic award went to Mrs. Frank S. Huebscher, for her vertical design of “Our Military on Parade”. She also won award of distinction for an abstract design “Up in the Air or Down to Earth” The Novice award went to Mrs. Robert McNulty. The AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF INGLEWOOD, Cali¬ fornia, held their 11th annual show, “Violets at Easter¬ time”, featuring a large white cross, surrounded by vio¬ lets at the base as the center of attraction. Top Winners: Queen, “My Hope”, and Princess, “Silver Crest”, won by Lillian Gisbrecht; Novice, “Wedgewood,” Mildred Yonkers; the Southern California Council Rosette, for best Cali¬ fornia introduction, “My Hope”, Lillian Gisbrecht; best ar¬ rangement award, Marie Peterson; and show theme trophy award went to Mildred Yonkers. The AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER AND VICINITY, New York, won the Green Rosette for their show “Violets on Parade”. Alan Copenhagen, 17 years old, took nearly all honors. He won Queen with “Persian Joy”, Junior Queen, Sweepstakes, and president’s Class. Runner Up to Queen, “Strawberry Shortcake”, was won by Mrs. Walter Gunther. Mrs. Madge Hoar won top honors in decor¬ ative class. The Twin City, Minnesota, African Violet clubs, num¬ bering 22, sponsored their 15th annual cooperative show “Parade of Violets”. The clubs that won top honors were: FALCON HEIGHTS HI LOA for best table of violets; CARMEN CLUB for best table arrangement; the individual top awards went to; Best Double, “Delft Imperial”, and best single, “Sir Lancelot”, Mrs. Monroe Trapp; best ar¬ rangement, Mrs. Fell, for her artistic design with drift¬ wood and violets. Queen was also won by Mrs. Trapp for “Tonkadale”. Monetary awards went to: Mrs. Milton Kluge, “Bingo”; Mrs. Trapp, “White Pride”; and Mrs. Kenneth Fleisch, “Lilian Jarrett”. “Violets in Royalty” was the theme of the 12th an¬ nual show of the BORDER CITIES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, Detroit, Michigan. Top winners were; Queen, “Angel Child”, Mrs Marilyn Fancher; Novice Queen, “Green Confetti”, Tony Newnham; and Sweepstakes, Mrs. Avis Newcomb. MICHIGAN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, Michi¬ gan, held their annual show, “Violets in Orbit”. Their theme was attractively carried out with a rocket sur¬ rounded by violets. Top winners: Queen, “Double Black Cherry,” and sweepstakes went to Mrs. Amelia Wilcox; LANSING SAINTPAULIANNES won first for the best club project submitted. The AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF TRE SOUTH BAY, California, recently put on their very first show. Top winners: Queen, “Wintergreen,” and Runner Up, “Water- lily,” were won by Mrs. Irene Haseltine. There also was a display of 12 original violets from Armacost and Royston, many of which showed promise of being show plants in another year. Collecting and exhibiting these originals has been this club’s project for the past year The SACRAMENTO SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY and the CAPITAL CITY SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY. California, com¬ bined to present their 13th annual show “Milady’s Fancies”. Mrs. Sally Hertel won Queen, “Lilac Dale”, which also won her the Northern California Council of AVS Rosette. She also won Runner up to Queen with “Zorro” and 2nd California Council Rosette. Largest blooming plant “Double Pink Waverly” award went to Mrs. Nadine LaDue; best miniature “Racy Peach”, plus Sweepstakes went to Mrs. Betty Hansen. The AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO, California, held their annual show “Hearts and Violets”, which featured white styrofoam hearts decorated with pastel bows on the tables. Top winners were: Queen, “Keep¬ sake”, Mrs. Helene Scott; 1st Runner Up, “Boyce Edens”, and 2nd Runner Up, “Ivory Fashion”, both displayed by Mrs. Esther Daigle, who also won the Northern Califirnia Council Rosette for her “Lilac Dale”. Sweepstakes went to Mrs. Alice Black. During the show members gave educa¬ tional talks and demonstrated methods of repotting, start¬ ing leaves, showed how to re-root long necked plants, and answered any questions visitors asked on the culture of violets. This club, by the way, also placed a large exhibit in the annual San Francisco Flower Show and County Fair, which meant that they have had to keep up a good growing and grooming program to keep plants in show condition for both of these affairs. The SANTA MONICA BAY CHAPTER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC.. California, held their 13th annual show “Violet Sweethearts”. Top winners: Queen, “Blue Banner”, Grace Bradley; Runner Up, “Galloway’s Sensation”, Magdalena Lauer; California Council Rosette, “Delectable”, Elsie Juline; Sweepstakes in theme class, Elisa Frew; Supreme Class, “Double Ruffled Queen”, Marianne Leland, President, who also won best for her col¬ lection of miniatures. SORRY! CLEVELAND SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY, Ohio. special and tri-color award for propagation display went to Mrs. Lula Walter (not Mrs. Lula Hamilton). Our apologies! - - - ^ - NOTE: Spring shows, starting with MARCH 5th, 1966, will appear in our next issue, March 1966. - ^ - "We have committed the Golden Rule to memory; let us now commit it to life." GOOD NEWS AFRICAN VIOLET MIX Treated with VC 13. Sterilized and ready for use. Chemical plant nutrients added for growing strong healthy plants that are rich in bloom and foliage. 2 lb. bag $1.35 East of the Mississippi Post Paid. West of the Mississippi $1.25 Post Paid. MRS. FRANK FOSNOT Sunnyside, Washington 71 By Ann Richardson Page Road, R.F.D. Lincoln, Mass. 01773 There’s scarcely a household that does not have at least one African violet on its win¬ dowsill and regretfully, there is scarcely one of them that would not profit from a bit of grooming. Would you like to know HOW TO GROOM AN AFRICAN VIOLET? First, remove all yellow leaves and those which have a glassy look. These not only make your plant look bad but they also rob the plant of strength which had better be put into growth and bloom. It is from new growth that you get your bloom. A long thin sharp knife should be used for removing leaves and suckers. They should be cut right next to the crown (or stem), neat¬ ly without leaving any nubs. Do not reach in with your finger as you will surely break a leaf, either entirely or partially. Next remove any suckers, i.e., small plant- lets which are growing out of the main stem. The sooner they are removed the better. If there is more than one crown, let it remain for the time being. A column on repotting and removing additional crowns will be forthcom¬ ing. To remove dust, wash the plant as follows: Hold the plant sidewise and let tepid tap water pour over the outer leaves. The inner ones are clean and should not be wet. Carefully blot excess water with a paper tissue. Do not place in the sun until thoroughly dry. Undoubtedly repotting will further im¬ prove the plant and that will be our next subject. - - - ^ - — SOS OUT FOR JUDGES WINTERING IN FLORIDA Due to the scarcity of qualified African Violet Judges on the west coast of Florida in the St. Petersburg-Clearwater-Tampa area, the Up¬ per Pinellas African Violet Society of Largo, Fla. has experienced great difficulty in pro¬ curing sufficient Judges for its annual shows. For that reason, an SOS is being broadcast for Judges who may be wintering in that area and who would like to help judge the show in 1966. The show will be held in February and judg¬ ing will be on the afternoon of Feb. 5, 1966. Any interested qualified out-of-town Judge should contact Mrs. Andrew F. Suder, 12421 Henrietta Road, Largo, Fla. Phone 596-0622. BLUE MELODY — Here's an extra good new seedling, “Blue Melody", grown by Mrs. H. G. Cook of 1505 Corley street, Beaumont, Texas. “It is the biggest full double bloom---2iy4 inches on standard foliage — I have ever seen," Mrs. Cook says. “I have a white one like it — Texas White Pride." ATLAS FISH EMULSION for BETTER AFRICAN VIOLETS Results you want are yours when you use ATLAS “the original” Fish Emulsion Fertilizer. For vigorous growth, fine texture of foliage and profusion of rich- colored blooms oh your Afri¬ can violets, use non-burning, 100% organic ATLAS! Only V4 teaspoon per quart lukewarm water every 10-14 days. Try it — buy it today and see the difference. At dealers everywhere. If not available, order direct. Postpaid. Pint $1.00; Quart $1.90; Callon $6.25. ATIAS FISH EMULSION FERTILIZER CO No. 1 Drunun St. Hoorn 709 San Francisco, Calif. 94111 72 Christmas gift certificates THE ANSWER TO YOUR GIFT LIST ! Now you can send that 'little some¬ thing' to friends to acknowledge that 'special occasion.' Fischer Gift Certificates are handsome jackets with an appropriate message, and our latest catalog inside. Certificates are available in the amounts of $5.00 for a choice of any three plants in our catalog (value to $6.00); $7.50 for any five plants (value to $10.00); and $10.00 for any eight plants (value to $16.00). When ordering, send us your check or money order in the amount of the certificate, your name, and the address of the recipient. Also in¬ clude the occasion (birthday, Christ¬ mas, anniversary, general gift), and the date. We'll make sure your Gift Certificate arrives in time. G R" E E N H O U S E S OEPT.VM. LINWOOD, NEW JERSEY AT CHRISTMAS AND ALWAYS GIFTS FOR THE VIOLET GROWER The following items sent promptly# order direct from this ad. CERAMIC PIA1\T JARS Plant Growth Light 25" long X 11" wide x 27" high with while rnamel fixture which adjusts from 8'' -to 24". Equipped with gold- finished stand, plastic plant tray and two 20 watt fluorescent plant/ lile growth tubes $19.95 postpaid. In seven sparkling colors! To delight any Violet enthusiast. Solid glossy colors in pink, blue, yellow, white, green, gray and black. (State second choice) No. 1 Jar — Handmade and hand painted in glossy ceramic with suitable space for fom- of your favorite plants. Proper drainage hole in bottom. Stands 51/2 in. high and is approximately 5% in. in circumference. Please state type jar and' color wanted. No. 1 or No. 2 $2.50 each, postpaid, SPECIAL 2 jars for $4.75 postpaid. VIOLET JAR SAUCER— Especially designed to set the above jars on, approximately in deep to hold excess water. Comes in same colors to match above jars. Please specify color. $1.25 postpaid. No. 2 Hanging Jar — This Jar has 4 openings to plant in, suitable for Lipstick Vine, Episcias or any other vines, drainage hole. Please state type jar and color wanted. No. 1 or No. 2. $2.50 each, postpaid, $4.75 postpaid. SPECIAL: 2 jars for SON-OF-A-GUN MIST SPRAYER. Aerosol type mist gels under and around leaves for excellent and even coverage. Adjustable spray, one-hand operated, no pressure necessary. Made of long lasting high-impact plastic and nylon. $2.25 each, postpaid. U/OL£7’AEE — DELIGHTFUL CHRISTMAS OR HOLIDAY GIFT FOR VIOLET AND PLANT HOBBYISTS! Artistically designed “Violetree” to hold plants in laeat, space-saving order. Sturdy steel construction 54) 2” tab — 25" in circumference. Well balanced neatly finished legs with rubber tips. Anns revolve and can be placed at any angle. The holders are cups 31 2" wide and G/P' deep of heavy durable black plastic, which will not leak. Suitable to hold 2" or 3" pots and 4" standard size. Plastic cups can be removed for easy cleaning. Violetree Stand in antique black or silver color fini.sh 21 cups . $23.95 P.Pd. Violetree Stand in antique black or silver color finish 25 cups ... $25.95 P.Pd. "THE NEW COMPLETE BOOK OF AFRICAN VIOLETS Editor: Helen Van Pelt Wilson. A new completely revised and expanded book of saint- paulias containing 38 pages of drawings, 36 new photo¬ graphs, and 13 new color pictures. New material covers in particular genetics, fluorescent lighting, and African Violet arranging. $5.95 each, postpaid. NEW! 1966 AFRICAN VIOLET CALENDAR An attractive practical engagement book with colorful basket of violets in color on glossy cover. An ideal hostess or Xmas gift, will delight any plant enthusiast. Over 50 pictures of violets, arrangements, and other gesneriads, one on each page opposite space for recording daily appointments, records, etc. Listing official AVSA List of 100 Best Cultivars. Boxed, ready to ship. $1.50 each, postpaid. , from maU AT CHRISTMAS GIVE A GIFT PLANT CERTIFICATE in any amount you request. Card and greeting will be sent promptly, plants will follow as soon as warm weather permits. n|h|o|u|s[M^ Dept. AV BETHAYRES, PA. Commercial Member AVS of America, Inc. Free Color Catalog on Request IMPROVE YOUR PLANTS WITH DH^ AFRICAN VIOLET CARE PRODUCTS HYPONeX African Violet Food HYPONeX AFRICAN VIOLET Grows better plants with more and larger blooms. Produces bigger, more vigorous, better blooming plants for amateurs or profession¬ als. Clean and odorless. Perfectly balanced for correctly feeding African Violets and other plants. Simply dissolve in water and apply to root system as direct¬ ed. Quickly feeds every part of plant, without danger of over- stimulating. Fine for seedlings and cuttings. Reduces root shock when transplanting. 2 oz. 29c — 5 oz. 59c— 10 oz. $1.00 Larger sizes available PANONeX African Violet Soil The complete, ready-to-use medium for growing better African Violets with more and larger blooms. Specially pre- 1, mixed and blended. PANONeX African Violet Soil is a light, porous, odorless Rowing medium which allows for free circulation of air and proper retention of water around roots. Use for growing all African Violets in pots, planters, wall hangers or other containers. May also be used for root¬ ing African Violet leaves, starting seeds, mulching, top dressing and as soil con¬ ditioner. % qt. 29c •— 2 qt. 59c — 4 qt. 98c Larger sizes available PANONeX Dela» Wik-Fed Flower Pot BUGONeX African Violet Bug Killer Self-watering and self-feeding by hydroponic system, this pot is ideal for growing better African Violet plants. You will especially like the smooth, rounded top edge of the pot, which is protection for the tender leaves. Moisture is supplied from storage saucer to root system through fi¬ berglass wick. Gives better care with less attention. Pot and clos¬ ed saucer made of sturdy styrene. Colors: Ivory, Chartreuse, Yellow, Lavender and Coral; all with black saucers. Also, Bronze with Bronze 4' pot 89c — 5" pot $1. 29 man VKSiifa SUB KILW Insure healthier plants by spraying with this handy, effective ONeX product. Kill chewing bugs and eating bugs, and con¬ trol plant diseases with this combined insecticide, miticide and fungicide, simply by pushing button on spray can. Kills aphids, mealy bugs, white fHes, ex¬ posed thrips, spider mites, leaf hoppers, Japanese Beetles, lacebugs, ants and other sucking and chewing insects infesting African Violets, Begonias, Gloxinias, Eng¬ lish Ivy and other plants. 5 oz. $1.19 — 15 oz. $1.89 PANONeX Regular Wik-Fed Flower Pot Beautiful, lightweight styrene with open saucer and fiber¬ glass wick. Self-watering and self-feeding for better care with less attention. Colors: Same as deluxe pots. 4'^ pot 59c BUGONeX House Plant Bug Killer Dust Insures healthy plants. Con¬ trols chewing and sucking in¬ sects on African Violets, Be¬ gonias, Coleus, etc. Effective ' *>»* dust spray for controlling aphids, thrip, leaf miners, and others. To apply dust, simply squeeze the “squeeze-tube ’ applicator. 4'' Tube — 29c PANONeX Rooting Mix & Seed Starter Grows better seedlings and cuttings with more and strong¬ er roots. Sterile, porous, odor¬ less. Contains humus, volcanic ^h, c^rcoal, other valuable ingredients. Complete, balanc¬ ed in texture. Insures better plant development. % qt. 29c— 2 qt. 59c — 4 qt. 98c SYFONeX Rubber Bulb Sprinkler Gently sprays flowers, plants and seedlings. Avoids washing soil away from roots. Also use to dust plants with insecti¬ cides, shampoo pets, remove water from fish bowls, sprinkle clothes for ironing, etc. Dma- ble rubber bulb. Does not drip. 4 oz. 69c — 8 oz. $1.29 i. PANONeX Glass Wicks For Flower Pots For replacing wicks of Wik- Fed pots, or converting clay and other pots, with drainage holes, to self-watering, self¬ feeding hydroponic system. Wicks are made of woven fi¬ berglass and are non-deteri¬ orating. Three 3" wicks, 29c 50 ft. spool, $10.95 CARONeX Processed Granular Charcoal Conditions growing mediums for all plants. Destroys many harmful acids. Purifies soil and water. Produced from se¬ lected charcoal, processed to granular texture suitable for * horticultural purposes. Clean, odorless, porous and absorbent. 1 oz. 10c — 3 oz. 25c — 7 oz. 50c SYFONeX Plastic Hand Sprayer ^ Sprays oil or water-b^, non- residue liquids. Use in home m V or garden for foliage feeding, insecticides, leaf shiner, clean- ,c,:_ ers, etc. Nozzle adjusts from fine mist to pin stream. Dura¬ ble polyethylene container, precision parts, 16 oz. $1.79 — 32 oz. $1.98 AFiCAH VIOLET PANONeX Unbreakable Watering Can Two quart container; light, '' easy to fill and handy to use. Very attractive. Made of dura¬ ble polyethylene, in one piece, with non-drip spout. Rust proof, leak proof. Many uses, indoors and outdoors. Colors: Aqua, Yellow, Beige 2 qt. — $1.29 THEONeX African Violet Book I Tells how to grow better Afri- ' can Violets in the home. Au¬ thored by national authority. 64 pages, photographically il¬ lustrated. Shows selection , cul¬ ture and care of African Violets and Gloxinias. Helps amateurs and professionals. 1 Book — $1.00 Commercial Growers and Dealers Write For Complete ONeX Catalog VERONeX Steriliied Vermiculite Specially prepared aggregate for mixing with soil. Prevents caking of soU. Encourages better root development. Gives soil airy texture and improves drainage. Excellent for starting seeds, rootings, cuttings, stor¬ ing b^bs.etc. % qt. 29c — 2 qt. 59c-— 4 qt. 98c VERONeX Request Quantity Prices 0N AFRICAN VIOLETS OUR SPECIALTY 5230 FRANKLIN BLVD. SACRAMENTO, CALIF. 95820 ROBERT & MINNIE MOBLEY 19 HOW.. . FOR YOUR ^^ioraC^art ! BEAUTIFUL NEW THE ALL-PURPOSE TRAY FOR FLOWER GROWERSI FITS PW. .^lora^ari^ . . Interchangeable on all models! ATTRACTIVE NEUTRAL COLOR. ..Perma nently molded-in'to every tray! LIGHT- WEIGHT AND STRONG . . . Easy to handle. ..Won’t dent or break! RUST- PROOF -RESISTS CHEMICALS... Impervious to moisture, corrosion, v^^eather! EASY-TO - CLEAN SURFACE . . . Washable, hard satiny finish! HAS CONVENIENT DRAIN... For draining ...without removal of plants! Price: 1 TRAY -5 8.50 2 TRAYS- 16.00 S TRAYS- 23.50 Remit by Check or Money Order F O B. Clevelend. Ohio. Ohio Residente edd 3X teles te>. me. 1311 West 80th Street Cleveland 2, Ohio COOL-VAPOR ELECTRIC HUMIDIFIER FOR AFRICAN VIOLETS Gentle humidifying vapor for every leaf pore to drink! African violets. Gloxinias, Gardenias, other plants in dry rooms bloom gloriously with proper humidity. Vaporizes a gallon and a half of water at one setting, for 12 to 20 hours of silent operation: High speed centrifugal pump breaks water into ultra-fine vapor. Just turn dial for high, medium or low output. Completely enclosed motor is lubri¬ cated for life. Unbreakable plastic water reservoir. Quickly humidifies large dry rooms, attics or base¬ ments. Will benefit you and your family as much as the plants. Fully Guaranteed. $19.95 postpaid HOUSE PLANT CORNER P. O. Box 881 Oxford, Maryland 21654 SPOT - THAT - MITE (with this 2Qx Pocket Microscope) Excellent for ex.amining Violets and other plants for insects. Check new plants before putting with col¬ lection, examine for shows, etc. Many Violet grow¬ ers find them very useful as well as fun to use. This precision instrument is 100% American made and very easy to use. There is nothing to adjust — no skill required. The 4-Lens Optical system is pre-focused to give a clear image. (The image is inverted). Shousands of these “Mikes” are In y use in industry, labs, schools — also for such hobbies as stamps, coins, geology, photography, nature study, etc. New price supersedes all previous offers. Mike & Lite together . $7.95 First Class Postage Prepaid NORMA B. BUTLER 906 Le Roy Road North Syracuse. N. Y. 13212 AFRICAN VIOLETS Thousands of African Violets in old and new varieties in 2i/^” pots. Most of them are in full bloom and priced at $ .75---$1.00 and $1.25. PLASTIC POTS 25 50 100 21/2” Pots $1.25 $2.25 $3.95 3” Pots 1.50 2.75 5.25 VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME. DAVIS AFRICAN VIOLET GARDEN 26 Dana Ave. Sylacauga, Alabama 35150 HANGING RUSTIC POTS 8” X 8” X 5" Hanging Plastic Pot with saucer attached. Wires Included. $2.00 each 3 for $5.50 6 for $10.00 Gift plant, ivy or novelty vine free. The above Hanging Plastic Pots with flowering plants for patio or porch— 1 — 8” pot with 6 plants $4.00 2 — 8" pots with 12 plants $7.50 3 — 8" pots with 18 plants $10.50 which will include selections from new F. Hybrids, Petunias, Sultanas, Geraniums, Nierembergla, Ferns, Verbena, Begonias, Coleus, Achimenese, Marigolds, Lobelias, Dianthus “Bravo”, Coleus F. Hybrids — Colors and combinations of colors never before seen in coleus. 12 your selection $4.50 12 our selection $3.50 Stamp for list. Satisfaction Guaranteed MRS. N. B. WILSON 41 Love Street Austell, Ga. 30001 A.V.M. 20 Adele Tretter^ 4988 Schollmeyer Ave. St. Louis., Missouri., 63109 The following registrations have been re¬ ceived during the period from August 28, 1965 through November 29, 1965. COUSIN JANET (1547) V-BWC 9 dc S 9-13-65. FRILLED BLUE (1548) V-BWC 5 df S-M 9- 13-65. JOLLY GIANT (1549) PX 2 s-d S 9-13-65. PATS PET (1550) GX 5 d S-M 9-13-65. RED HONEY (1551) R-PX 2 d S 9-13-65. TINY ROSE (1552) M-P 9 dc M 9-13-65. Lyndon Lyon, 14 Mutchler St. Dolgeville, New York. MOM’S BIRTHDAY (1553) WPG 3 d L 9-18-65 Mrs. Harry R. Stine, 16 W. University Ave. Bethlehem, Pa. 18015. LAURA RUTH (1554) BWC 35 sf S 10-2-65. LOU ANNE (1555) B 35 sf S 10-2-65. Lillian Nelson, 5541 Ardmore Ave., Chicago, IlL AYERS ROCK (1556) D-P 356 d S 10-11-65. BLUE HILLS (1557) D-V 268 d S 10-11-65. BLUE STOCKING (1558) D-B 456 s S 10-11-65. TIMBERTOP (1559) M-B 56 d S 10-11-65. Dr. Sydney Crawcour, 14 Ailsa Ave. East Mal¬ vern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. PRIDE OF ST. LOUIS (1560) WBC 359 df S 10- 30-65. Bob Kramer, 2923 Portugal Dr., St. Louis, Mo. BLUE RIOT (1561) D-B 39 d L 11-1-65. DOUBLE PEACHARINO (1562) WPG 38 d S 11- 1-65. PEACHARINO (1563) WPG 39 s S 11-1-65. PINK CREST (1564) P 39 d L 11-1-65. TURTLE DOVE (1565) B 56 d L 11-1-65 Wesfs Greenhouse, 1623 Portland Ave., Ro¬ chester, New York. BERGEN STRAWBERRY SHERBET (1566) L-P 3 d S-M 11-5-65. Bergen County A.V.S., 159 Park St., Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. CASH SMALL (1567) R-P 3589 s M 11-10-65. Elizabeth Kosson, 80 Passaic Ave., Passaic, N. J. PINK CAROUSEL (1568) P 2378 d S 11-8-65. WILDFIRE (1569) D-PGC 357 df S 11-8-65. Champion's African Violets, VanHoesen Rd., R. 2.D., Cloy, New York. CHIFFON WISP (1570) OVC 59 df M 11-10-65 Sierk Hybrid for A.V.S. of Jacksonville, Fla. 7640 Orlando Ave., Jacksonville, Fla. BIG BOB (1571) M-B 259 df S 11-19-65 BLUE MAJESTY (1572) D-B 359 df S 11-19-65 GLORY~BE (1573) M-R 359 df S 11-19-65 TERRY LIN (1574) V 39 d S 11-19-65 Mrs. Ralph Watts, 139 Western Ave., Athol, Mass., 01331. MAUMEE VESPER (1575) R-V 359 sf L 11-22-65 Glass City A.V.C. of Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Charles G. Crawford, 4325 Indian Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43606. PILGRIM HOPE (1576) M-B 239 d S 11-24-65 PILGRIM SPRINGTIME (1577) D-P 35 d S 11-24-65 Nelson Farm, R.F.D. #1, Athol Moss., 01131. CANADIAN A ’67 (1578) D-V 23 sc S 11-26-65 JOHN BRADSHAW (1579) M-B 25 d L 11-26-65 WINSTON CHURCHILL (1580) V 2 d S 11-26-65 Ernest Fisher, 32 Downsview Ave., Downsview, Ontario, Con. CONTACT (1581) V 38 d S 12/1/65 LONG JOHN SILVER (1582) O 9 s S 12/1/65 P. T. FRIENDSHIP (1583) P 8 d S 12/1/65 Pearl Thomas, 461 Bridge Rd., Walnut Creek, Calif. 94598. CORRECTION-The variety listed in the Decem¬ ber magazine as LOU ANN has been corrected. The name is KEELERS LOU ANN. NAME RESERVATIONS The following name reservations have been received during the period from August 28, 1965 through November 29, 1965. CRANBERRY ICE IRISH ELF SUPREME Reserved by Mrs. Word West, 1623 Portland Ave., Rochester 21, N. Y. LAVENA SUSAN VICTORIA CHERRY COCKTAIL Reserved by G. R. Coon, 55 Porchester Dr., Scarborough, Onteurio, Canada. PICTURE HAT— (Renewal) SILVER DUST SPINNING WHEEL Reserved and renewed by Champion's African Violets, VanHoesen Rd., R. D. 2, Cloy, New York. 21 Hybridizers Commended for Interest In Growing More Beautiful Violets Mrs. John C. Winner 6499 N. Orford Avenue, Chicago, III. -60631 While we wait for the newest 1966 varieties we have time to grow and en¬ joy the many, many won¬ derful African Violets that are available now. Recently we received a shipment from Tinari Gardens. If you haven’t tried these lovelies you are missing something. This shipment included two singles which traveled from Chicago and did not drop a blossom until two weeks later. One is “Funny Face”, a single fuchsia and white, of which each blossom varies. Some have a large red heart, fringed with white, while others are fused or striped. The plant has nicely tailored dark green leaves, with red backs and red petioles. The other plant is “Bicolor Flirt” which has a true pink-cupped blossom, with darker stripes and a white edge. It has a tailor¬ ed, serrated leaf. Three more of Tinari’s are: (1) “Fiesta Flame”-a huge flame-colored double with sparkling white edges, slightly serrated leaves. A show plant of this should be a standout, because the color is so brilliant. (2) “Roman Rose” a dazzling rosy pink, very double curly petals, edged in white, with red petioles and red stems and a dark tailored leaf. (3) “Lady Wilson” a very bright blue double geneva, with very dark red- backed wavy leaves and red petioles. When we received them these young plants were in two and one-half inch pots and each had six to seven stems with seven blossoms per stem. RIGHTER’S “Knockout” we also like — it is a frilled blue-purple double that stands up high and proud. It has slightly fluted foliage. We would like to recommend the following: MANELTA LANIGAN’S VIOLETS: (1) “Miracle Strawberry” - a bright hot pink cerise single, with huge, lu.sh heavily fringed blossoms on. dark red- back strawberry foliage, which pro¬ vides a striking contrast. (2) “Persian Caprice” - a large double pink blossom with deeper pink edges against broad dark green leaves, variegated with cream and pink. (3) “Chateaugay” - this large sky-blue double, edged in glistening white against dark, silky wavy leaves, is lovely. MADISON’S GARDENS new strain of small window-sill plants must be a real boon to our crowded narrow sills. Their “Red Roses” is very small but has huge rose-pink double blossoms, with fuchsia on the edges of the petals, and dark, glossy, wavy foliage. We have mentioned Lyon’s “Leawalla” before but the blooms on this plant are so beautiful that we urge you to give it a try. The leaves grow up and the plant is difficult to shape but the blooms are worth the effort. They are huge two and one half inch red semi-double stars, edged in white. The blooms stand up on strong stems. Lyon’s “Paul Runyan” also grows up but 12 cerise pink double blossoms on each stem are worth the effort to coax the leaves down so that they will cover the top of the pot, espec¬ ially if you are show-minded. The soil must be covered by the leaves. Lyon’s “Blue Beard” is nice - a bright orchid semi-double, with glistening white fringed edges, with large tailored leaves - it is a good bloomer. It shapes up well, and is easy to grow. So many good varieties were introduced in 1964 and 1965 that we are wondering if we will be able to give them the trial to which they are entitled. Our hybridizers are bringing out so many new varieties each year that many good ones fall by the wayside because we know nothing about them. What are your favorite new African Violets? Let us know about them so that our African Violet hybridizers, will know that we appreciate their continuous efforts on our behalf. - ^ - Success is never final; failure is never fatal; it's courage that counts. , _ — - ^ - Yesterday is a cancelled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have. Spend it well. i Pennsylvania to 22 TREASURES — Court of Honor winners of Town and Country Afri¬ can Violet society's show “Our Treasures", In Phil- lipsburg, N J., are, left to right; Front row, Earl Koll with “Tommy Lou" best In show under 12", George Suter with “Con¬ stance Hansen" runner up In under 12", plus winner of sweepstakes and National Gold Ros¬ ette with “Charm Song", “Shag", and “Blue Chips"; back row, Mrs. Harry L. Smith, sweep- stakes winner in house plants class; Mrs. George Suter, runner up to Queen with “Dainty Bess"; Mrs, Norman Antz, Queen of show, “Snow Prince Im¬ proved"; Mrs, Lewis Papp, runner up to sweepstakes; and Mrs. Marvin Struble with her artistic achievement and award. Enjoy the Finest in Indoor Gardening! Your Plants In J966 NOW . . . with NEW Molded Fiberglass TRAYS! Interchangeable on any Flora Cart. 1 tray — $8.50; 2 trays — $16.00; 3 trays — $23.50. F.O.B. Cleveland. World's Finest Portable Indoor Greenhousel For use with Rapid Start Fluorescent LightsI Flora Cart is the original, most popular movable and practical unit for easy indoor gardening! Raise lux¬ urious African Violets . . . force spring flowering bulbs and get strong plants from all seeds and cut¬ tings! NOW every Flora Cart comes with beautiful new molded fiberglass trays . . lightweight and strong, easy to keep clean and impervious to mois¬ ture, chemicals or weather! Choose from two Flora Cart models: 3 Trays, $57.00; 2 Trays, $44.50. (Light Fixtures additional.) Rugged lifetime construction, of satin aluminum tubing. The large heavy duty 4" diameter rubber-tired, ball bearing swivel casters makes it easily movable, even over heavy carpeting! Equip your Flora Cart with Combolite fixtures de¬ signed especially for flower culture, combining in¬ candescent and fluorescent lights, proved superior to either one alone! For use with new Rapid Start fluorescent lights. No starters are necessary. WIN A FLORA CART NOTE — The manufacturers of the popular Flora Cart are happy to again present a Flora Cart (Model CA2 complete unit) as an award at the 1966 Convention, Miami Beach, Fla., April 12, 13, 14, 1966. CLASS— ^Three specimen plants (1 true purple, 1 pink, and 1 white, any variety) scoring the highest points. Each plant must score at least 85 points. These plants are to be entered in the regular classes for true purples, pinks and whites. PREVIOUS WINNERS — 1953 — Mrs. Ronald B. Reaume, Detroit, Michigan. 1954 — Mrs. E. L. Perdue, Donaldson, Tennessee. 1955 — Rev. Harold L. Thompson, Birmingham, Michigan. 1956 — Mrs. L. A. Beck, St. Joseph, Missoirri. 1957 — Mrs. J. R. Bush, Muncie, Kansas. 1958 — Mrs. Edward Casej% Rochester, New York. 1959 — Mrs. Clarence Kuder, Bowling Green, Ohio. 1960 — Mrs. Alexander R. Colyer, Brightwalers, New York. 1961 — Mrs. Joseph Trost, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1962 — Mrs. J. W. Shuey, Richmond, California. 1964 — Mrs. George Phillips, Arlington, Texas. 1965 — E. D. Wyke, Columbus, Ind. ORDER TODAY . . . Send check or money order. WRITE for catalog of Flora Carts and accessories. Dept. C 1311 West 80th Street Cleveiand 2, Ohio 23 Seller of Violets Gives Assistance, Advice to Novice SHAG I am Shag, one of the many violets in the home of our mistress. Being the spokesman for the collection, I want to tell you about the best thing that ever happened to us. Our mistress always gave us plenty of T.L.C., but it just wasn’t enough. I guess, because her care for us was only love, not ‘know how.’ When I first arrived, it surely was a struggle to survive all her errors. At first, she just didn’t seem to know when we were thirsty. We could be bone dry for days and then be flooded. It surely was difficult keeping our leaves up nice and straight. The next obstacle we had to overcome was the fact that the misguided girl had the idea that we were always hungry. She fed us many different varieties of food. In fact, every new one she read of. Needless to say, we were very unhappy. But thank goodness, she finally learned the basic essentials to keep us alive and bloom¬ ing. Regretfully, I must say, we were not show specimens. But our mistress loved us anyway. Then came the happy day! Our mistress heard of a woman who sold violets and went to visit her house. When she came home she had many new additions to our family with her and also lots of new advice on how to keep us all healthy and happy. We then learned of Leila. Our mistress thought she was in violet heaven when she first walked into Leila’s basement. So many plants, and each one more beautiful than the other. Our mistress came home determined to find out why we didn’t perform our very best for her. At last, we all felt there was hope. This wonderful person called Leila was soon to be our ver^’^ best friend. Sure enough, within the next year we all felt great and we showed our appreciation by blooming much more profusely than ever be¬ fore. Some of us got to enter a show and proudly we came home with blue ribbons. So many times, Leila has come to our aid with her helpful advice. A few of us even got . . . OH YES, YOU WILL FIND THE NEW ONES AT: NELSON FARM VIOLETS RFD #1 Athol, Mass. 01331 Persian Flame Persian Cheer Gay Rosette Cream Puff Mirandy Bleu Rouge Orchid Star Terrylin Westwind's Twilight Pop Eye Westwind’s Dream Stuff Magic Pink Westwind's Gay Divorcee Frizzy Westwind’s Strawberry Frosting Pilgrim Minuet Westwind’s Dark Beauty Pilgrim Colony Westwind’s Demure Wildfire Kentucky Jones Pink Carousel Kentucky Moondust Big Bob Cotton Boll Lilac Time Broadside Holy Smoke Magic Colors Zat’s It U Sed It Oh No and, MZ’s Dept, for COLUMNEA’S — Exotic color combinations for hanging pots. Location: Phillipston (near Fox Run) Stamp for list — Phone (617) 249-4949 Visitors always welcome please phone or write first. 24 to see her basement. She took us out of our pots to see what could be ailing us, and then tried to give our mistress the remedy for our trouble. If we were pests, Leila never seemed to mind, and was always happy to help. It has been two years since Leila and our mistress met and we are surely grateful for that day. Sometimes we get a bit angry as it’s getting overcrowded on our benches. And, as you know, we like enough room to spread out. There are now 80 of us. Our mistress just has no will power when it comes to passing up beautiful new varieties. We still give her lots of new problems, but now we have confidence in her and are sure that each year, with Leila’s help, she’ll learn more and more about us. I almost forgot to tell you the nicest thing of all about our friend. When it was show time this year, our mistress was very upset because she had removed our buds and didn’t allow enough time for us to bloom. Five days before the show, she told Leila of her problem. The buds were all there, but no flowers. We were coaxed continuously with steam baths, spray¬ ing, more food and daily prayers. But to no avail. Leila told our mistress to come right over and she would take her own Gro-Lux wide spectrum tubes out and loan them to us, on the chance that they would help open some buds. It helped a little and we were so grateful that some of us were able to go to the show after all. There are many articles written on pro¬ moting the African violet to the public. If everyone selling violets were like Leila, it would be a big step toward showing people how very nice we really are. When someone buys their first violet and has no success with us, it’s usually because she really doesn’t understand our likes and dis¬ likes. Thus they may give up without some help. It takes more time and patience to be like Leila is, but it has its rewards. A person like Leila helps promote the African violet and she’s made a good friend in my mistress — and I’ll guarantee this: Leila will never lose my mistress as a customer. LATEST VARIETIES? You will find plenty of them on my Spring list of fresh-cut African Violet leaves at 35c each or $3.75 per dozen. Also some small plants at 3 for $1.00. Send 5c stamp for list. MILDRED V. WOODS 6009 Van Buren PI. West New York. N. J. 07093 AWARD WINNERS — Mrs. Ira Wells (left), is holding Mrs. Hilton's Junior Queen winner, “Red Candle," and Mrs. Hilton (right) is showing one of her own sports, “Sue’s Pride." Lower left, is Princess of Show, “Coed," raised by Mrs. Margaret Hamilton; lower right. Duchess of Show, “Persian Joy," raised by Mrs. Wells. These prize plants were exhibited at the AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF EAST TEXAS' second annual show. Flower Show Award or Convention Ribbons Made To Order (National Council of State Garden Standards) Also Entry Cards — Officer Badges — Name Tags For Price List and Order Blank Write AMERICAN GOLD LABEL CO. 914 Pine St. St. Louis, Mo. 63101 CHestnut 1-1792 ROSE KNOLL GARDENS In the Heart of Lincoln Land NEW FOR SPRING Blushing Jewel — a very fringy semi-dbl. white with cerise pink markings. An eye catcher. Cameo Jewel — big dbl. pink with deeper center on round tailored leaf. Rainbow Jewel — rose red dbl. shaded with deeper markings, tailored leaf. Reddi Red (Utz) — very profuse dbl. red on tailored leaf. We have leaves, cuttings and plants of the latest varieties by Lyon, Granger, Lanigan, Taylor, De Sandis and many others. Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Rhoades, Assumption, Ill. Visitors Welcome. List on request. 25 Mrs. W. F. Anderson 360 T ulip Drive St. Louis, Mo. 63119 YOUR LIBRARY Again we express thanks to more of our wonderful members! Maurine Wilson sent slides from the Illinois show. The Alamo African Violet Society of San An¬ tonio, Texas sent slides from their show. We have wonderful news from the Lehigh African Violet So¬ ciety, Allentown, Pa. One of the club’s projects for 1966 will be to furnish slides for the AVSA library. Bless you! Your efforts will be appreciated by many, many members all over the country. We would like to recommend some of the library programs which have been reviewed. “Kissing Cousins” is a very good program for a club interested in other gesneriads. “Violet Troubles” is very informative on pests and shows how cultural faults show up on a plant. Add two revised programs to the list given in the December Magazine: “Beauties by Fischer” (72 slides), Plants grown and photographed by Fischer donated to the library by Dr. Charles Fischer with some re¬ cent introductions from convention shows. “Western Wonderland” (64 slides) Slides from the San Francisco convention: theme, commer¬ cial displays, amateur show winners, year¬ books, hobby displays and the arrangement workshop program by Mrs. Deverel. And a new program “Show Highlights” (60 slides) A collection of slides from shows around the country: top award winning show plants; special award winners in artistic and arrange¬ ment classes; and interesting, novel show LET’S SWAP VIOLETS Lots of tea roses are red Some African Violets are blue. Come have coffee with me And I’ll swap violets with you. Tired of Doves flying into your kitchen, Giants rising out of your washer, Princes waking you from a sound sleep with, Hair Spray? Want to get away from it All? How about the Treetops Hotel In the Aberdare Mountains of Kenya, Africa, which accommodates twenty guests and where, from your room, you can see animals come out of the jungle to drink at the pool below as some of our hardier clients report? Or best of all — to the Americana Hotel in Miami? We are as near as your corner mail box. A Travel Agent costs no more, and a convenient flight is awaiting you. Are We . . . Putting You On? pi TRAVEL AGENCY, INC 1252 THIRD AVE. SAN DIEGO, CALIF. 26 themes. Place your reservation now for Miami con¬ vention programs which will be available after July 1. When you plan a library slide program for your club meeting, select a member parti¬ cularly well qualified to present, not just read, the commentary. The member in charge of the presentation should view the program before the meeting to become familiar with the com¬ mentary. Choose someone to assist who is com¬ petent in operating the projector. The success of the program depends largely on the presen¬ tation. For best results, you need a good pro¬ jector — 500 watt bulb with a fan to protect (cool) the slides; a small screen for sharpest pictures; and a completely dark room for viewing. All these greatly affect the quality of the slide program and should be checked prior to the presentation. When requesting programs give your sec¬ ond and third choices. The library committee is reviewing all older programs. Some will be deleted. We want all programs in tip-top shape for your viewing pleasure. If you have request¬ ed a program which is under revision, please understand why your request can not be filled. Club program chairmen may find novel program suggestions or clever cover ideas by reviewing yearbooks from other clubs. Send for a yearbook packet. There are three — Packet “A”, “B” or “C”. Each packet contains fourteen yearbooks with one of the top award winners from convention. The library needs the help of all camera hobbyist members! If you have good slides of specimen plants in your personal slide library showing the shape of the plant, type of foliage, color and type of blossom, the library will ap¬ preciate donation of such slides. In this way many members may share the beauty of your good slides. For your convenience you will find in¬ cluded a request for Library Program Reser¬ vation form. Use the library! Keep sending your comments on programs. We want the li¬ brary to serve you. See you in Miami! REQUEST FOR LIBRARY PROGRAM RESERVATION NAME OF ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . NAME OF PERSON TO WHOM PROGRAM WILL BE MAILED . . . . . . . . Address . . . . Exact DATE material will be used . . . . . PROGRAM REQUESTED: (NAME OF PROGRAM) 1st choice _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2nd choice . . . . . . . . 3rd choice . . . . . . . . . . . . SUBSTITUTIONS If you do not want a substitution of material, give second choice of date when you can use the program. Alternate choice of date . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 fee enclosed for program _ _ Make check payable to AVSA. PACKET MATERIAL Name of packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 fee for packet enclosed . . . . Make check payable to AVSA. All requests for reservations are acknowledged from the Knoxville office. Send request to: AVSA LIBRARY, P. 0. BOX 1326, Knoxville, Term. 37901. 27 X GLOXINERA ‘DAVID' eiOXINERA 'DAVID' by Paul Arnold 26 Hotchkiss Street, Binghampton, N. Y., 13903 Many amateur growers of house plants have attempted intergeneric crosses between Rechsteineria and Sinningia, knowing that these two genera readily unite to produce fertile hybrids. Rechsteineria cardinalis with its long tubular flowers of flaming scarlet and Sinn¬ ingia eumorpha^ which has white “p e 1 ic a n pouch” flowers of slipper gloxinia bearing, are the parents most commonly used and also, per¬ haps, the ones surest to succeed. The resulting progeny have included many beautiful and in¬ teresting plants. Some of these X Gloxinera hy¬ brids, as such crosses are correctly termed, have 28 been introduced commercially and are prized possessions in window gardens. Eighteen of them have been entered in the International Gesneriad Register. One of the best of the commercially avail¬ able X Gloxinera hybrids is ‘David’. It was produced by Helen E. Reynolds of Sebastopol, California in 1956 and first listed in a nursery catalog by House of Plants in 1962. The first published picture of this hybrid appeared in the December 1960 African Violet Magazine. The photograph showed a seedling plant with three pairs of leaves and the first two flowers just opening. Our present illustration shows a more ma¬ ture plant, one possibly grown from a 4 or 5 year old tuber, with the characteristically mag¬ nificent display of flowers on a plant about 18 inches tall. Considering that these bigeneric hy¬ brids produce flowers over a period of two months or more from the opening of the first pink bud to the withering of the last tubular flower, the growing popularity of the Gloxineras is easy to comprehend. All parts of this plant are covered with soft hairs but the deep green, heart-shaped leaves glisten, nevertheless, with a soft sheen. There are many plants grown in the United States that resulted from a cross of Rechsteineria card- inalis and Sinningia eumorpha but X Gloxinera ‘David’ is one of the best of them. When the seedlings began to flower at Reynolds Gardens, Mrs. Reynolds found all but three of them pro¬ duced white flowers like the parent Sinningia eumorpha. One of the three plants with pink flowers was selected as the prototype for ‘David’ which has been maintained in cultivation since that time by vegetative propagation. Like all its tuberous rooted relatives among the Sinningia and Rechsteineria genera, this one likes to grow with the top of the tuber ex¬ posed at the soil line or slightly above it. The plants are rather indifferent as to soil mixture but will benefit from liquid fertilizer feedings, according to label directions, when they come into bloom. Gloxineras require more light than Saintpaulias for flower production, up to twice as much, and direct sunlight will not harm them. A Confusion About Columnae Minor (Gesneriaceae) Harold E. Moore, Jr. A distinct gesneriad from Ecuador is cur¬ rently cultivated either as Columnea minor or Trichantha Teuscheri. When plants were first introduced, they were thought to be identical with Columnea minor and have so been listed in catalogs and in a report of chromosome numbers (Baileya 10: 38. 1962). The latter species was originally described in another genus, Trichantha, as T. minor, but it and the genus Trichantha were later transferred to Columnea as C. minor and Columnea section Trichantha, respectively. Since that time, Mr. C. V. Morton of the United States National Herbarium has studied in detail the alliance of species to which the plants in cultivation belong. He has com¬ pared specimens from cultivation with the type-specimen of T richantha or Columnea minor and has published his observations in “A” Revision of Trichantha (Gesneriaceae)” in Contributions from the United States Na¬ tional Herbarium 38(1): 1-27, 1963, wherein he accepts the genus Trichantha as distinct from Columnea. Mr. Morton’s conclusions as they concern the plants now in cultivation are (1) that they are not Trichantha or Columnea minor (2) that they represent a distinct species for which he published the name Trichantha Teuscheri, and (3) that a plant figured in Curtis’s Bot¬ anical Magazine 90: pi. 5428, 1864, represents still a third species, Trichantha elegans Mor¬ ton, which is no longer in cultivation. Inasmuch as the writer and his colleague Dr. R. E. Lee are convinced that the genus Trichantha is better disposed of as a section in Columnea on grounds of morphology and cytogenetics, and because there is no name for Trichantha Teuscheri in the genus Columnea, the following transfer is made to provide a name for use: Columnea Teuscheri (C. V. Morton) H. E. Moore, tr. nov. Trichantha Teuscheri C. V. Morton, Contr. U. S. Nat. Herb. 38: 21. 1963. (Reprint through courtesy of Bailey a, a quarterly journal of Horticultural Taxomony) - - - - ^ - Have you made your reservation at the Americana Hotel in Miami Beach for the convention April 14-16? 29 Affiliated Chapters Chairman Lizeta Tenney Hamilton 675 Soldier Hill Road Says Send for Rosettes Early Oradell, New Jersey 07649 For many of us this is SHOW TIME - the time we could well wish each day was 36 hours long instead of a mere twenty-four hours! Please, please, please read the instructions that have come or will come with the rosettes as you re¬ quest them. Send for them in plenty of time. You can avoid show-time-confusion by filling in the required data. It is not fair to your judges to have them attempt to do it for you. Please return the rosettes promptly with your club name and full address of sender. PLEASE do not fold the streamers - it is almost impossi¬ ble to remove this fold and you will be likely to receive them the following year, so take warning!!!! We would like two copies of your show schedule if you can spare them. Please note that the Green Rosette award is now being handled by Sonja Cuneo, our ( hapter Chatter columnist. Last year at Baltimore so many wrote after convention that I had been so busy they just did not feel they could interrupt. NOW PLEASE just come up and hang on to my ‘coat tails’ and have a wee chat. That is what I go for. And if, in the after hours of the convention, you have a group I would love to be included. In fact, I would like to spend time with each conventioner although I realize that is quite impossible. And, do let me know what you think of the plan I wrote of in my last column!! Later might well be too late. NEW CHAPTERS EASTERN SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. J. P. Baile}", President 104 North Bay view Avenue Fairhope, Alabama 36532 9-24-65 NOCTURNE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Edward Madaj, President 4901 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois 9-25-65 FORT MASSAC AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. William Caldwell, President 307 West 6th Street Metropolis, Illinois 62960 9-25-65 TRI-RIVERS VIOLETEERS OF SALINA Mrs. Clyde Copell, President 904 North 8th Salina, Kansas 67401 10-11-65 UVALDE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Harold J. Haskett, President 1114 North Park Street Uvalde, Texas 78801 11-1-65 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SOUTH JERSEY Mrs. Anna Kortman, President Box 277 New Brooklyn Road Sicklerville, New Jersey 12-8-65 SILVER BDWL AWARDS The following have been reported as win¬ ning the silver bowd awarded to the sweep- stakes winner at the various state societey shows. Our hearty congratulations. NEW YORK STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Nelson McMahan, President Mrs. Kenneth Jones, Winner WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIO¬ LET CLUBS Mrs. David Buchta, President Mrs. Joseph Hinton, Winner GREEN ROSETTE AWARD Mrs. Russell Yawger of Great Notch, New Jersey, was show chairman for the New Jersey Council of African Violet Clubs’ an¬ nual show which won a Green Rosette. The theme was “Pathway to Beauty — Conserva¬ tion.” There was an error in names in the December magazine. CORRECTION Mrs. Mildred E. Gilker, 3125 W. 113th street, Inglewood, California 90303 is an AVS judge. In a previous issue, her address was given as Englewood, Calif. Bring Your Membership Card Don't forget to bring your membership card to the Miami convention. It must be shown when you register. 30 Testimonial Dinner . . . Tribute Paid Frank Burton Mrs. Herbert W. Sullivan 3 Copperdale Drive Huntington, L. I., N. Y. 11743 High tribute was paid to Frank Burton of Old Saybrook, Conn., president of the African Violet Society of America, Inc., when more than 100 friends gathered at the Ferry Tavern in Old Lyme, Conn., to express appreciation for his efforts in behalf of the national society and local groups. Miss Ruth Hatch of Killingsworth, Conn., served as chairman of the dinner with M. N. Frazier of Old Lyme, presiding as emcee. Mrs. Frazier is president of the Lower Connecticut Valley African Violet society. The honor guest’s big surprise during the evening came when he was presented with a purse of more than $200 from admiring friends intended solely for the purchase of photographic equipment. The presentation was made by Jimmy Watson, president of the New York City AVS and a director of the AVSA and the New York State AVS. Testimonials were read from outstanding associates in the African violet world. Among the “VIP’s” in attendance were William Hull, president of the American Glox¬ inia society, and Mrs. Hull of Woodbridge, Conn.; C. Russell Marshall, president of the Rhode Island State AVS, and Mrs. Marshall of Warwick, R. L; Albert Buell, president of the newly organized Nutmeg State AVS, and Mrs. Buell of Eastford, Conn.; Eugene Thompson, chairman of the 1965 AVS convention, and Mrs. Thompson of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Robert Hamilton, AVS Affiliated chapters chairman, and Mr. Hamilton of Oradell, N. J.; Mrs. Her¬ bert W. Sullivan, president of the North Shore AVS, membership chairman of the New York State AVS, and advertising committeeman for the national convention in Miami Beach, and Mr. Sullivan of Huntington, L. I., N. Y.; Mrs. Emma Goldman of Monroe, Conn., president of the Southern Connecticut AVS; Vardis Kie- syinski of Branford, Conn., president of the Sparkling Waters AVS; Mr. and Mrs. Irvin C. Haakonson of West Islip, member of the North Shore AVS; Mrs. Stanley Traskers of Haddon, Conn., and Mrs. Stiles Clinton, Jr., of Weathersfield, Conn., members of the Cen¬ tral Connecticut Saintpaulia club, the oldest violet club in Connecticut, in addition to rep¬ resentatives from the Naugatonic AVS, the Thimble Island AVS and the Hazardville Hi- Hopes AVS. Mrs. Burton and their children were part of the scheme to get the honor guest to “dine out” and were the objects of sympathy and humor because of the deprivations they suf¬ fered during Burton’s two year’s tenure as AVS president. In addition to the “violet people”, a num¬ ber of the Burtons’ personal friends, including the Rev. and Mrs. David DeRevere (he’s min¬ ister of the Old Saybrook Congregational church) attended the dinner. Editor’s Column It is amazing how many times I can read proof on this magazine and not discover the errors. But when it is printed, and it’s too late to make corrections, how they stand forth for all of you to read! Please try to be magnani¬ mous and overlook your editor’s shortcomings . . . Just learned that Miss Marshall and Mrs. D. Cameron of the South African Gloxinia, Af¬ rican Violet and Pot Plant Society are plan¬ ning to fly to Miami Beach in April to repre¬ sent South Africa at our 1966 convention . . . That’s great! . . . Nettie Russell of the New York State African Violet society on a Mon¬ treal, Canada, violet trek delighted at the beau¬ tiful violets she saw at the show of the Greater Montreal African Violet society and still more delighted and surprised when her name was drawn for a door prize and she received a double fringed Snow Prince all in beautiful bloom . . . Have you seen the Aquamatic Planter, a new development in the world of in¬ door gardening that actually lets your Afri¬ can violets water themselves, without help from you for a period of up to five weeks? Betty Nelson in ^Hhe Bay Statef’ says “Aquamatics may be the answer to your vacation problem” . . . Lizeta Hamilton, the affiliated chapters chairman, hitting upon a unique idea in dis¬ playing the Green Rosette Award a chapter receives from AVSA for their shows and pass¬ ing this idea of framing it on to the chapters. “We feel this is a constant reminder to club members,” she explained. 31 By Helen Van T^ele 8302 Golden Avenue Lemon Grove, Calif. 93045 t You, Experienced and Succesful One, this is not for You; and You, You with the tri-colored eye. You would rather Fight than Switch? You are absolutely right. If your Violets are happy, do not under any circumstances change; but You, You with the look of indecision about you, come a little closer. Perhaps through my membered mistakes, you can avoid some of the pitfalls of The Beginner. re- Let’s start with a leaf. The first mistake I made was to use too shallow a con¬ tainer for rooting. Though I am an excellent cook . . . the water I boil seldom curdles . . . sometimes I do give my family the little individual pies, and I thought the small pans would be fine. They’re not. The leaves will root, yes, but there won’t be the huge ball of roots and great numbers of babies that there will be if you use a deeper container, say a pyrex bread pan or a casserole, or a plastic shoe box; get two of the latter and use one for the cover and the tops for trays. Then the rooting medium-fresh, crisp leaves will root in almost anything-but Zonalite is best. It is the large Vermiculite, insulating material, really, and can be purchased at most lumber yards. You will find that it will absorb an incredible amount of warm water. Leave about an inch and a half of stem and put the leaves in im¬ mediately — the sooner the better. If it makes you feel virtuous about having done all you could for the prospective mothers, dip the stems in a rooting medium or add a few drops of Superthrive, or the like, to the warm water that you pour on the Zonalite but I have never found that it made much difference. The next mistake; a beginner wants lots of plants so the best way is to plant lots of leaves. Unless you have loads of room, don’t do it. Don’t plant every leaf you take off of your own plants or all those your friends give you. Be stern with yourself-discard some and plant two or three of each variety. I loved “Irresistible” and I planted eight leaves. It is a very prolific plant and since I can’t bear to throw away a single plantlet I ended up with 56 “Irresistibles”! It is far easier to discard leaves than it is nice little plants. My next mistake was in not enlarging the holes in my 2 inch pots or putting squares of screen in the bottoms. It seemed a nuisance and still is. but it pays off when you want to transplant into a larger pot. If the holes in the pots are too small to poke a small paint brush through, enlarge them with a heated ice pick and cut screen to fit into the bottoms of the pots. When you are ready to transplant into a 3 or 4 inch pot, place the smaller one into the larger a little lower than the rim, fill all around it with your favorite mix, remove the smaller pot and you have a mold. Poke the end of the paint brush through the holes, and because of the screen, the plant will come out perfectly. Slip it into the mold, give it a couple of sharp raps on a hard surface and your plant will never know it was moved. If a few of the roots are loath to leave the screen, carefully un¬ tangle them or cut them off. The plant won’t mind a bit. A good starter mix is 1 part Zona¬ lite, 1 part Sponge-rok, (Pearlite) 1 part Cana¬ dian Peat and a little fine charoal. Another mistake I made was allowing the babies to stay too long at their mother’s knee. I know the prescribed height is 2 or 21/2 inches but when 8, 10, 12, or even 15 babies are all crowded together the tiny leaves of the crowns simply do not get enough light or ventilation and they will be leggy and spindly. A smaller plant will grow into a better shaped plant. Fill the 2 inch pot two thirds full with the mix, hold the plantlet with your left hand, take that valuable small paint brush and with the end, arrange the roots in as much of a circle as you can, and with a small spoon fill in and around with the mix up to the crown. I find the long handled plastic spoon that some Cock¬ tail Lounges use as a stirrer is just fine. Perhaps you can’t find just the one, but you’ll have fun trying! Plant high, the baby likes light and air and will not thrive if planted too low and cer- 32 tainly not if the soil is banked around the petioles or is allowed to spill into the tiny crown. Give the pot a sharp rap and if the soil settles, add a little more — then put it into the Recovery Room. That is what most hospitals have now so that the patient can be watched constantly until out from under the anaesthetic. The little plant certainly has endured an oper¬ ation and the first three days of its life, alone, are the most important of all. I line up the pots of new transplants on a large tray-with their markers, of corrrse; hospitals are very parti¬ cular about tagging the babies, for mix-ups have occurred and they do wdth plants, too. I think Tm careful but sometimes a “Sweetheart Blue” has come out a “Pink Commotion” when it blooms, so try to be accurate. Keep the tray in plain sight for at least three days — in light, but not in the sun. At the time of taking the plantlets from the clusters and putting them into the pots is when I have made the biggest, king-size mistake of all ... too much water! 1 am a compulsive water-er, and have lost more babies from this fault than from any other rea¬ son. If your mix is damp enough — grasp a handful and if it partly stays together upon release, it is just right — don’t water. If you have firmed the soil gently around the roots, and it is damp, the plant is better off with no added water. If, on the third day, the mix looks (Continued on Page 72) HELPS YOL C:B0W FIXER AFRICAX VIOLETS THESE 45 WAYS m\m yiniFTaiiy better planting 1. New formula. 2. high organic 3. Not too heavy or light. 4. Has shredded spagnum moss 5. Decomposing humus 6. aerates soil, 7. holds moisture, 8. feeds beneficial soil bacteria. 9. Better drainage than lightweight mixes. easier feeding 10. Same balanced 5-8-7 formula. 11. Easier to use. 12. Concentrated for economy. 13. All food — no residues. 14. 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Postpaid with instructions. rusipaiu wiLM iiibiiuuiu ^tuk-u-pW LABORATORIES, INC. COLUMBUS 19, OHIO “The finest in home garden aids for over 45 years.” 33 Advice to Husbands . . . You Might as Well Let Your Wife Go to Convention -- If She Wills! This is for men only! You husbands, who think your wives are not interested in attending these AVS conven¬ tions and seeing the array of African violets at the National Show, really are in for a shock. Here’s a letter (printed without the know¬ ledge of the wHter), which was written in re- ponse to a request that this AVS member parti¬ cipate in a convention workshop panel: “Thanks so much for your letter and think¬ ing of me as a member of your workshop panel group. You’ll never know the effect your letter had here at our household (mainly on me). “I had given up the notion of even trying to go to the convention — finances, you know. (The kids always need something foolish, like food, clothing and other nonsense like that.) So I finally convinced myself I really didn’t want to go to the convention anyway! WHO NEEDS IT? The fact that I couldn’t think of any way to rob a bank and not get caught had nothing to do with this decision. “OH, yes, I forgot to mention, Violet had already decided she wouldn’t be able to go, so that meant I’d probably have to hitch-hike or wrap me up in a box and send me special hand¬ ling, so, I reluctantly gave up the whole idea, tears running down my cheeks at the time. “Then Monday your letter arrived! My first thought after reading it was “What can I hock?” The only thing I came up with was my gold bridge. I discarded this thought im¬ mediately as I need it for those occasional steaks . . . . I absolutely refused to consider my mink stole — I’ll probably never get another. So there I was. “Thinking Frank would be impressed by your letter and rush to the nearest bank for a loan, send in my hotel and meal reservations and literally insist I go, I showed it to him. “You have a duty to go, this is a mandate from the people” were the words I was sure he’d say. What a reaction! ! ! After carefully reading your letter, (along with the evening paper and a casual glance now and then at the news on television) he said “Um-hum” or words to that effect. Then we had dinner. I tried to bring the subject up several times during dinner and got about as much reaction as if I’d sneezed. “An unexpected stroke of luck brought a salesman friend of Frank’s to our door and he turned out to be an unwitting ally. I mentioned to him (while Frank was out of the room) that I desperately wanted to go to the convention and he helped the cause along by asking me all about what it was, where and going into all the details. By this time Frank had come back and had to listen to what I was telling Joe, out of courtesy. Now I had him. He, at last knew, that I wanted to go to the convention. And, that I meant it this time. And that I wasn’t going to give up trying. And that I can be an awful nag. And that his life would be miserable. And that he’d better give it some thought. “Well, I won’t bore you with all the details, since we’re now at the Stage where he’s asking questions like “What will it cost?” “How long will you be gone?” “What arrangements will you make for Peggy?” “HOW MUCH DID YOU SAY IT WOULD COST?” and non-es¬ sentials like that. “Therefore, I feel safe in telling you that I will be more than happy to serve on the panel. I assume that this is a volunteer service with¬ out remuneration?. However, if I get there. I’ll be glad to do it with or without pay. If I don’t get there, I won’t be too unhappy. I’ll accept it in a peaceful way and then go out and kill myself. “Seriously, though, I am looking forward to the Convention and will be glad to do anything I am asked to do. I’m sure I’ll find a way to manage it now that Frank knows I’m really serious about going. I talked with Helene today, and she is pretty sure she’s going. She doesn’t know whether or not Henry wants to go but if he doesn’t, she and I will go by bus or train.” Bring Your Membership Card Don't forget 'to bring your membership card to the Miami convention. It must be shown when you register. 34 A GARDEN OF VIOLETS — The African Violet Society of Greater New York transformed the Queens Botanical Gardens in “A Garden of Violets" at the ninth annual show which featured lavender tulle and beribboned topiaries flanking a sparkling fountain in a garden of violets. In the background of potted plants and evergreens was a scroll with the "Garden Prayer." In the top left picture Mrs. Emanuel Wolf proudly holds her Queen of Show "Chaska" and at the right sweepstakes winner Mrs. William Schoelles holding "Water Lily" Is being presented a silver footed tray by Mrs. Sophia Greives, show chairman, who received a special award of merit for staging and was also winner of the best arrange¬ ment award. Mrs. Wolf also won the Princess award for "Purple Honey," the National Gold Rosette with "Shag" "Wedgewood" and "Wintergreen" and the St. Paulian award with "Wintergreen" "Wintiy Night" and "Commotion." Other winners were: Long Island Council award and sweepstakes, Mrs. Wil¬ liam Schoelles; educational exhibit award, "How Not to Grow Violets," John Heckel; Ireland novice class award, "Happy Hooligan," Mrs. Mary Bland; Wolf Award, Menorah Home for best entry submitted by a member of a home for the aged. HUNTING FOR TREASURE Mrs. Agnes Van Eck 4600 S. W. 97 Court Miami, 55, Florida When thinking of Florida where do your thoughts take you? Do you think of the foun¬ tain of youth? Ah, here it is! The wonderland of enchantment with the beauties of nature so very colorful all year through! Exotic birds so full of song and vivid plumage! The air so clean and fresh! Rare fruits and vegetables to satisfy your hunger, warmth from the sun to cuddle you imder the swaying palm trees! The hobby of violets to fill your time! Yes, the fountain of youth is here! Do you think of the swamplands with the alligators, water, oozing mud, more water, and mangrove hammocks so thick you have to cut your way through? So eerie at times you can’t imagine anyone living there? But the Indians make this their home. Their way of traveling is by airboat and swamp-buggy. Their homes are grass huts called "chickies.” Even here the love of delicate orchids and violets is found. Maybe your thoughts wander to the ocean and pirate’s buried treasure. Those pirates are gone but here still is the bounding main with fish of all unbelievable colors, shapes and sizes. Big ships, sailing boats, motor boats and tugs dot the blue-green waters now. Buried trea¬ sure still is being found but this kind of trea¬ sure doesn’t interest me. I hunt for those violet treasures. In the old days there was "Blue Beard,’’ the pirate, who bmied his "Devil’s Gold.” "Blue Beard” and "Devil’s Gold” are names of violet treasures I hope to find. No old time maps to follow, so I search the catalogs and ask among the other violet members who also search, not for the jewels and gold of yester¬ year, but for that treasure plant. The lust for gold for some is never satis¬ fied, but the lust of these wonderful plants can be temporarily gratified. Then a new one is seen and again the search is on. 35 pi* HOTEL RESERVATION — for 1966 Convention and Annual Meeting Americana Hotel, Bal Harbour, Florida, April 14-15-16, 1966 Americana Hotel 9701 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour 54, Florida — 33154 Please Reserve: Type Room: . . . . . . . .—No. Persons _ Rate Single, Double, Twin, Suite Arrival Date SIGNED ADDRESS A.M. — P.M. Departure Date A.M.— P.M. (Please Print) > O HI CITY AND STATE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RATE SCHEDULE — All Rooms Are Air Conditioned RATES Single . . . . . . . . . $12, $14, $16 Twin . . . . . . . . $21 Double — . . . . . . . . . . $21 Suites — Parlor & 1 Bedroom . . . . . $40 - $50 Parlor & 2 Bedrooms . . $61- $71 If exact requested rate is not available, your reservations will be made at nearest rate. All rates subject to State and City taxes. Reservations will be held until 6 p.m. on day indicated unless advised otherwise. Reservations are Accepted Subject to Conditions Or Circumstances Beyond Our Control 14 Mutchler St. Phone 429-3591 Dolgeville, N. Y. 13329 1966 VINTAGE VARIETIES Gloriously Green & Affectionate! Delightfully Pink Tinged White! Show Queen Double Rose! Tiny Treasure Trove! Rose Bud Red! Lilac Fantasy Splashed & Rayed! Blue Sweetheart Cure for Blues! “LOVIE DOVIE" “BUNNIE" “ROSE QUEEN“ “TINY PINK" “SIR RED" “WAX FANTASY" “SWEETHEART BLUE" Just a Hint of What to find in our new FREE DESCRIPTIVE LIST including exciting new Sinningia’s, Columnea’s, Achimenes, Episcia’s, & other surprises. Open Daily and Sundays — 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 36 By H, H. Richardson Publicity Chairman 1966 Miami Beach Convention Florida, the land of the Everglades, was only a century ago a land of palmetto swamp with sandy beaches bordered on the east by the beautiful Atlantic ocean and the blue Gulf of Mexico in the west. This has become one of the fastest growing areas in this country of ours. A large portion of the Everglades is still unspoiled by man. A large percentage of the southern coast has been set aside as the Ever¬ glades National Park. It is here that numer¬ ous Seminole Indians make their homes. They live very much as their ancestors did in their Chickees. These are made with a thatched roof of palm fronds. The roof is supported by rough timbers and all four sides are open. Furnish¬ ings are of natural materials and along the Tamiami Trail there are many Seminole Vil¬ lages to be seen. In these vast and silent Ever¬ glades, one may see egrets, ibis, white and blue herons, swallowtail kites and many other birds. Numbers of migratory waterfowl from the North spend part of each year here. It is not unusual to glimpse a shy possum, a racoon or otter. One wall also see orchids and air plants in the hardwood trees. In the water or along the shore, you will find rolling tarpon, a lum¬ bering sea cow or a salt water crocodile. For ^‘From the Everglades To the c ?? bea the shell enthusiast, the unspoiled beauty of Cape Sable’s shoreline is a rare treat. Moving east, ‘TROM THE EVERGLADES TO THE SEA'\ we pass through the city of Miami. Several causeways link Miami with Miami Beach, and these causeways take us over beautiful Biscayne Bay, We arrive in the town of Bal Harbour on Miami Beach which will be our Convention home for 1966. The streamlined beauty and lush glamour of Miami Beach seems a strange and fantastic dream concocted from the dense and swampy wilder¬ ness of just a half century ago. The story of Miami Beach is filled with adventure. About the year 1400, almost a hundred years before Columbus set sail for America, an Indian town flourished in the mangrove jungle that is now Miami Beach. In 1657, Don Pedro Menen- dez de Aviles built a Spanish mission here to Christianize the Indians. He established a port of call for his ships and exploited the area for the benefit of the Spanish crown. In 1870, Harry B. Lum and his son, Char¬ les, visited the island. It was a haven for rattle¬ snakes, mosquitoes, wildcats, bears and rabbits. The beach was a tangled mess of sea grapes. The Lums bought a large tract of beach from the government at 35 cents an acre. With the aid of friends they later bought more land and started a coconut plantation. It failed but John S. Collins bought a partnership. With E. T. Eields, also of New Jersey as a partner, he cleared some land to plant avacados. The salt water spray killed the first year’s crop causing Fields to sell out. Planting Australian pines, Collins defeated the salt spray and each year took out eight carloads of fruit. He built a canal to facilitate transportation of his products. This interested his son-in-law, Thomas J. Pancoast, who be¬ came active in this development. Carl G. Fish¬ er, builder of the Indianapolis Speedway, be¬ came interested in Miami Beach as a resort city and lent Collins $50,000 to complete a 37 bridge. It was opened in June of 1913. Fisher, the most ambitious of these first de¬ velopers, launched an extensive and farreach- ing campaign advertising the climate, beauty and vacation facilities of Miami Beach and thousands of tourists came pouring in to be en¬ chanted by this new resort. California gold rushes and southwestern oil booms fade into in¬ significance with the freak population trek to Miami Beach in the early 20’s. Since World War II, more hotels have been built than in all other resort areas combined. Miami Beach’s colorful palms and shrubs, long strips of bathing beaches and temperate tropical climate, along with the vision and per¬ severance of her pioneers have fulfilled the promises of this new area in the sun. ANNALEE PRESENTS FOR 1966 . . . IMPERIAL BROCADE velvet midnite blue dbl white edge, foliage black green cut ruching in cream and pink — a picture. SIAMESE PINK full dbl fringed intense pink, velvety green ruffled foliage. From MANELTA Persian Flame, Mirandy — and many more, from Ray Taylor Strawberry Shortcake Supreme. Large stamped, self addressed envelope for list of rooted cuttings ANNALEE VIOLETRY 29-50 214th Place Bayside, N. Y. VARIEGATED FOLIAGE NEW FOR 1966 SPINNING WHEEL— Large, full double, deep pink. Quilted strong variegated foliage. Show plant. PICTURE HAT — Semi-double lavender pink, extra large flower. Plain, very pink foliage. Send stamp for SHIPPING LIST. Small plants, leaves and our potting soil shipped. List includes many other variegated varieties and the best of other growers, including SKI RUN SERIES of originations by Naomi Weeks. VISITORS WELCOME CHAMPION'S AFRICAN VIOLETS 8848 Van Hoesen Road Clay, New York 13041 ! Located just north of Syracuse, 4 miles west of Cicero, one mile north of Route 31. AFRICAN VIOLETS Over 450 Different Varieties Prices Start at 25c Send Stamp for Free List MRS. WALTER WRIGHT R #2 Westmoreland, Tenn. New — Yellow Cover — 1963 Fourth Revised Edition "AFRICAN VIOLET HANDBOOK FOR JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS” New information: Propagation; comments on judging specimen plants, naturalistic and arrangement classes; seedlings; yearbooks; episcias; Gloxinias; con¬ ditioning African violet blossoms; up-to-date Society rules and other revised information. $1.00 per copy. RUTH G. CAREY 3900 Garden Drive Knoxville. Tenn. 37918 VOGUE Superb for shows, of interest to hybridizer. Large soft warm pink double with up to 23 buds to a stem. Will hold 10 open to a stem on mature plants. Our 1966 list ready Aug. 1st will feature “Gun- smoke" the king of the blues. Stamp please. 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It took the modest little African violet to literally jam traffic at Mitchell and Broad streets in Atlanta, Georgia. The time was Friday and Saturday, No¬ vember 8 and 9, 1946. The place was the first African Violet Show in that city held at the H. G. Hastings Co. showroom. It was an historical event in many ways, but mostly for the fact that this show was the forerunner of the organiza¬ tion of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. The show spawned a nation-wide interest in African violets, publication of books, mag¬ azine stories and newspaper coverage through¬ out the country on this new found interest in a little house plant that was just beginning to draw interest among housewives and greenhouse operators. Atlanta’s first postwar African violet show got under way at Hastings’ show room shortly after noon. By 3 p.m. a traffic officer had to be called to handle the crowd, and by 7 p.m. it was estimated that 5,000 people had seen the show. No one had any idea of the great suc¬ cess of the show. Being an employee of the H. G. Hastings Co., and quite interested in African Violets, I had the good fortune of heading up this great show. Little did we know, though, that the store and showroom would be so jammed with visitors that we had to stand on top of counters to help direct traffic inside the store. Business stopped, since there was no room for regular customer transactions. A tiny notice inserted in the Flower Grow¬ er magazine a month before the show brought inquiries from 22 states. More than a hundred Atlanta amateurs entered exhibits; and others brought plants from all over Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Miss¬ issippi and Tennessee. Participating, also, were growers from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. And one enthusiastic fan came all the way from Iowa. Visitors from 103 cities and towns in 14 states came to see the show; and this seemed to be the perfect setting and time to organize a national African Violet Society. In fact, a group met that Friday evening to organize such a society. On November 8, 1946, the group met to begin organizational proceedings for the society. Charles J. Hudson, Jr., who acted as general director of the show, was named temporary chairman of the organiza¬ tion committee. Boyce Edens was acting sec¬ retary. Mrs. G. E. Rhodes, of Atlanta, was ap¬ pointed treasurer. At the November 9th meet¬ ing permanent officers for 1947 were elected and installed. The newly organized American African Violet Society elected the following officers: President, Mrs. O. E. Kellar, Des Moines, Iowa; first vice-president, Charles J. Hudson, Jr., At¬ lanta, Ga.; second vice-president, W. D. Holley, Cromwell, Conn.; secretary, Mrs. A. M. Wright, Knoxville, Tenn.; treasurer, Boyce M. Edens, Atlanta, Ga. With 250 charter members from more than 20 states, the new organization got off to a good start. Plans were made at the organi¬ zational meeting to hold the society’s first national African Violet Show in Atlanta in the spring of 1947. From that point on, since the great show held in Atlanta — a real traffic stopper — the African Violet Society of America, Inc., flour¬ ished and grew. Magazines and newspapers provided continuing publicity and interest in this newly found hobby in plant culture. The society grew by leaps and bounds to a real full fledged national organization with mem¬ bership in every state. Hybridizers worked at feverish pitch to create new and different va¬ rieties to satisfy the demand for new ones to add to already bulging collections. Today, the pace still goes on with constant introductions of new varieties, and intensive research in culture of this formerly obscure house plant. Top variety favorites exhibited in the 1946 show were Blue Boy, Blue Boy Improved, Commander, Mentor Boy, Neptune, Sailor Boy, (Continued on Page 46) 39 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ TUESDAY, APRIL 12 All Day Boat Cruise. Leave hotel 9:30 a.m. Return, 5:15 p.m. Deadline for reservations March 26. Complete price $4.75. Make reservations with Registration chairman. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 8:00 A.M. Breakfast for Convention Workers and Board of Directors . - Barados Room 9:30 A.M. ALL DAY BOAT AND BUS TOUR. Lv. hotel 9:30 a.m. Return 5:15 p.m. Price $7.75. Deadline for reservations March 26. Luncheon not included in price. Make reservations with Registration Chairman. 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. 1966 Board of Directors Meeting Bermuda Room Afternoon Hospitality Room Open . . . . . . . . . Eastward Room Evening 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Registration _ _ - . - . - . . . . . North Lobby 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Entries Accepted for Amateur Show Nautilus Hall 7:45 P.M. NIGHT CLUB TOUR. Lv. hotel 7:45 p.m. Price $15.00. Reservations close March 26. Make with Registration Chairman. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Registration _ : - - - North Lobby 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Beginners Judging School - - - - Caribbean Room Mrs. W. F. Anderson, St. Louis, Missouri. 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Refresher Judging School for Judges & Teachers Floridian Room Mrs. J. B. Carey, Knoxville, Tenn. Chairman, Committee of Shows & Judges 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Entries for Amateur Show - - - - - - Nautilus Hall 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Hospitality Room Open - - - Eastward Room 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Commercial Sales Room Open - - - Yucatan-Aztec Room 12:45 to 1:30 P.M. WORKSHOP — “Food For Thought” _ _ _ _ Floridian Room Soil Mixes & Fertilizers Mrs. Charles H. Harris, Calimesa, Calif. 1:35 P.M. to 2:15 P.M. WORKSHOP — “Related Species & Transplanting” .... Floridian Room Michael Kartuz, Wilmington, Mass. Bob Campbell, Coral Gables, Florida. )F AMERICANS he Everglades The Sea” ★★★ANNUAL'^^^ CONVENTION The Americana Hotel Bal Harbour, Miami Beach, Fla. April 14, 15, 16, 1966 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Hospitality Room Open . . . - . . . . . Eastward Room 2:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Judges’ and Clerks’ Instructions . . . . . Caribbean Room 2:45 P.M. BUS TOUR Reservations OF MIAMI. Lv. hotel 2:45 p.m. Return 5:15 p.m. close March 26. Make with Registration Chairman. Price $2.95. CONVENTION CONVENES 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Dinner Meeting . . . . . . - . . Ball Room West Presiding, Mrs. Dorothy Gray, E. Detroit, Mich. 1st Vice President. America, Mr. Charles C. Day, San Antonio, Texas Invocation — Mrs. Clarice Bell, Knoxville, Tenn. Presentation of National President— Mr. Frank A. Burton, Old Saybrook, Conn. Introduction of Convention Chairman & Co-Chairman, Mrs. James S. Morgan, Hallendale, Fla. Mrs. John D. Chesnut, Key Biscayne, Florida. “Welcome to Bal Harbour, Miami, Florida”. His Honor, Mr. Frank Hart, Mayor of the Village of Bal Harbour. Response, Mr. Frank A. Burton, National President. Speaker: Dr. John Popenoe, Director Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Miami, Florida, “EXPLORING FOR PLANTS IN THE BAHAMAS”. 9:30 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. Exhibits Open . . . . . Nautilus Hall (Registered Convention Members only) National Show, Amateur Division. National Show, Commercial Division. Commercial Sales _ _ — _ _ _ _ _ _ Yucatan-Aztec Room FRIDAY, APRIL 15 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Nautilus Hall Exhibits open for Amateur Bar Light Photographers only. (Registered Convention Members only) No Flash Bulbs. 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ Nautilus Hall Exhibits open for Amateur Flash Bulb Photographers only (Registered Convention Members only) No Bar Lights. 7:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. Judges Continental Breakfast and Workshop. Ball Room East Reservations required. Please make reservations at the registration desk by 4:00 P. M. Thursday. 8:30 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bermuda Room Judging School Examination “Both Classes”. 41 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA’S ★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★ THEME 'From The Everglades To The Sea” TUESDAY, APRIL 12 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M, Hospitality Room Open ★★★ANNUAL*** CONVENTION The Americana Hotel Bal Harbour, Miami Beach, Fla. April 14, 15, 16, 1966 Eastward Room All Day Boat Cruise. Leave hotel 9:30 a.m. Return, 5:15 p.m. Deadline for reservations March 26, Complete price $4.75. Make reservations with Registration chairman. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 8:00 A.M. Breakfast for Convention Workers and Board of Directors Barados Room 9:30 A.M. ALL DAY BOAT AND BUS TOUR. Lv. hotel 9:30 a.m. Return 5:15 p.m. Price $7.75. Deadline for reservations March 26. Luncheon not included in price. Make reservations with Registration Chairman. 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. 1966 Board of Directors Meeting Bermuda Room Afternoon Hospitality Room Open Eastward Room Evening 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Registration . . . . North Lobby 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Entries Accepted for Amateur Show Nautilus Hall 7:45 P.M. NIGHT CLUB TOUR. Lv. hotel 7:45 p.m. Price $15.00. Reservations close March 26. Make with Registration Chairman. THURSDAY, APRIL 14 8:00 A.r>I, to 9:00 P.M. Registration _ _ North Lobby 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Beginners Judging School . Caribbean Room Mrs. W. F. Anderson, St. Louis, Missouri. 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Refresher Judging School for Judges & Teachers . Floridian Room Mrs. J. B. Carey, Knoxville, Tenn. Chairman, Committee of Shows & Judges 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon Entries for Amateur Show . . . . . Nautilus Hall 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Hospitality Room Open . . . . Eastward Room 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Commercial Sales Room Open . Yucatan-Aztec Room 12:45 to 1:30 P.M. WORKSHOP — “Food For Thought” . . Floridian Room Soil Mixes & Fertilizers Mrs. Charles H. Harris, Calimesa, Calif. 1:35 P.M. to 2:15 P.M. WORKSHOP — “Related Species & Transplanting” ... Floridian Room Michael Kartuz, Wilmington, Mass. Bob Campbell, Coral Gables, Florida. ! 1 I t/ 2:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Judges’ and Clerks’ Instructions. . Caribbean Room 2:45 P.M. BUS TOUR OF MIAMI. Lv. hotel 2:45 p.m. Return 5:15 p.m. Price $2.95. Reservations close March 26. Make with Registration Chairman. CONVENTION CONVENES 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Dinner Meeting . . . . . Ball Room West Presiding, Mrs. Dorothy Gray, E. Detroit, Mich. 1st Vice President. America, Mr. Charles C. Day, San Antonio, Texas Invocation — Mrs. Clarice Bell, Knoxville, Tenn. Presentation of National President — Mr. Frank A. Burton, Old Saybrook, Conn. Introduction of Convention Chairman & Co-Chairman, Mrs. James S. Morgan, Hallendale, Fla. Mrs. John D. Chesnut, Key Biscayne, Florida. “Welcome to Bal Harbour, Miami, Florida”. His Honor, Mr. Frank Hart, Mayor of the Village of Bal Harbour. Response, Mr. Frank A. Burton, National President. Speaker: Dr. John Popenoe, Director Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Miami, Florida, “EXPLORING FOR PLANTS IN THE BAHAMAS”. 9:30 P.M. to 12:00 P.M. Exhibits Open . . . Nautilus Hall (Registered Convention Members only) National Show, Amateur Division. National Show, Commercial Division. Commercial Sales . . . Yucatan-Aztec Room FRIDAY, APRIL 15 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M . . . . . . . . Nautilus Hall Exhibits open for Amateur Bar Light Photographers only. (Registered Convention Members only) No Flash Bulbs. 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. . . . Nautilus Hall Exhibits open for Amateur Flash Bulb Photographers only (Registered Convention Members only) No Bar Lights. 7:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. Judges Continental Breakfast and Workshop. Ball Room East Reservations required. Please make reservations at the registration desk by 4:00 P. M. Thursday. 8:30 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. .. . . . . Bermuda Room Judging School Examination “Both Classes”. 40 41 7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:45 A.M. 9:45 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 10:00 P.M. to 12:00 noon . . . . - . - . — . . - . . Barbados Room Commercial Members Breakfast Workshop. Mr. Albert Buell, Eastford, Conn, presiding, Chairman, Commercial Activities Committee. Reservation required. Please make reservation at registration desk by 4:00 P. M. Thursday. to 6:00 P.M. _ _ _ _ _ North Lobby Registration to 9:30 A.M. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Medallion Room Workshop — “African Violets on Vacation.” Mrs. J. Addison MacLean, Norwood, Massachusetts. to 11:00 A.M _ _ _ _ _ _ Bal Masque Workshop — “Flower Arrangement” — Beauty in a Container. to 11:00 A.M. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Medallion Room Workshop — “Club Programs” Mrs. Edward A. Nelson, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Victor J. Kunz, St. Louis, Mo. to 12:15 noon _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Yucatan-Aztec Commercial Sales Room open. to 12:30 P.M _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Nautilus Hall Exhibits open. to 3:00 P.M . . . . . . . . . . . Bal Masque Room Luncheon Meeting Presiding, Mr. Eugene Thompson, Baltimore, Maryland. Invocation, Mrs. George W. Martin, Chattanooga, Tenn. “Research” — Research questions and answers — Research Committee, Frank Tinari, Bethayres, Pa., chairman. “Awards for 1966,” Mrs. Glenn B. Hudson, Chairman of Awards, to 5:00 P.M. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Eastward Room Hospitality Room open. to 4:30 P.M. _ _ _ Nautilus Hall Exhibits open (Registered Convention Members only) to 6:00 P.M. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Yucatan — Aztec Commercial Sales Room open. to 10:00 P.M. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bal Masque — Medallion Banquet Meeting Presiding, Mr. Frank A. Burton, National President. Invocation, Mrs. James B. Carey, Knoxville, Tenn. Introduction of Life Members, and Bronze Medal Certificate Winners. (Life members are requested to sit at reserved tables in front of Speakers Table) Introduction of 1967 Convention Chairman: Mrs. J. Addison MacLean, Norwood, Massachusetts. Roll Call of States. “TWENTY YEARS ADVENTURE WITH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY”. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tinari, Tinari Greenhouses, Bethayres, Pa. “African Violet Society Awards for 1966” Mrs. G. B. Hudson, Chairman. “Commercial Awards”, Mrs. J. R. Millikan, Chairman, Dallas, Texas. “Membership Contest Award” Mr. Charles C. Day, Chairman. to 11:30 P.M . . . . . . . . . . . Nautilus Hall Exhibits open (Final Show). Commercial Sales open . . . . . . . Yucatan — Aztec 42 SATURDAY APRIL 16 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. _ _ _ _ _ _ - . . Medallion Room Morning Meeting. Presiding, Miss Edith Peterson, San Francisco, Calif. Invocation, Mrs. Henry P. Foote, Port Arthur, Texas. Report on Research, Mr. Frank Tinari, Chairman. Report on Boyce Eden’s Fund, Mrs. Harold Rienhardt, Chairman. Report on Affiliated Chapters, Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Chairman. Report on Registration and Master List, Mrs. Fred Tretter, Chairman. Report on Promotion and New Members, Mr. Charles Day, Chairman. Report on Convention Time and Place, Mrs. Harold Baker, Chairman. “New Varieties”, Mrs. John C. Wittner, Chicago, Ill. Annual Business Meeting. Mr. Frank A. Burton, National President Presiding. Convention Adjourned. NOTICE OF MEETING 1966 Board of Directors will meet in the BERMUDA ROOM immediately after the conclusion of the Annual Business meeting. Meeting will adjourn at 6:00 P.M. MONDAY, APRIL 18 POST-CONVENTION TOUR. Boat cruise and island holiday at Nassau. Lv. Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale on SS Adriane. Return Friday, April 22, at 9 A.M. Prices start at $105 per person, double occupancy and up. James S. Morgan, 641 S. W. 5th St., Hallandale, Fla., 33009, tour chairman. PLANNED TOURS FOR THE 1966 CONVENTION ALL DAY BOAT CRUISE Lv. Hotel Tues., April 12, 9:30 A.M. ■ — Return 5:15 P.M. Price $4.75 An adventurous cruise of historic Ft. Lau¬ derdale, the Venice of America, Lunch at the famous Patricia Murphy’s Candle Light Res¬ taurant at Bahia Mar with its famous gardens. All aboard through the primitive Florida Ever¬ glades with its luxuriant tropical growth, jungle orchids, water hyacinth, exotic wild birds, and predatory alligators. Lunch not in¬ cluded. ALL DAY BOAT AND BUS TOUR Lv, Hotel Wed., April 13, 9:30 A.M. Return 5:15' P.M. Price $7.75 An all inclusive cruise of the famous Gold Coast via protected waters to the amazing Miami Seaquarium with a 2 hour show of the vast underwater wonder world. Continuing by bus to famous Villa Vizcaya, a wondrous dream of the 17th Century, with its magnificent for¬ mal gardens, truly “A QUICK TRIP TO EUR¬ OPE.” Lunch available at the Seaquarium Snack Bar, not included in price. NIGHT CLUB TOUR Lv. Hotel Wed., April 13, 7:45 P.M. Price $15.00 Enjoy 2 top shows at 2 of the top hotels on the beach. Drink included at the first hotel and midnight supper at the 2nd hotel. DRIFT FISHING FOR THE SPORTSMEN Lv. Hotel 1:30 P.M. — Return 5:30 P.M. Wed. ( ) Thurs. ( ) Price $5.00 Go out in the famous Gulf Stream and catch the big ones. ALL EQUIPMENT FUR¬ NISHED. BUS TOUR OF MIAMI Lv. Hotel Thurs., 2:45 P.M. — • Return 5:15 P.M. Price $2.95 A bus tour of the principal places of in¬ terest including the famous Hialeah Race Track. Please make tour reservations with Registr- tion chairman not later than March 26, 1966. 43 Mrs. Lewis C. Owens 6411 Marquita Dallas 14, Texas Go Ahead - Enter The National! Judges are just people — like you and I! When I realized how few plants are usually entered in the Gold and Purple Rosette class I started asking questions: “Are you going to enter plants on the National Table? Why not?” The usual answers were, “Oh, no. My plants are not good enough for that.” “Oh no. Let Mrs, — - enter that. She grows GOOD violets.” “The judges would laugh at my plants.” Your Society and the National Society are made up of just PEOPLE and judges are just people, too. They do not always grow giant perfect plants with a profusion of flowers — some a delightful lemon-yellow and others a bright fire-truck red. Their plants are not al¬ ways perfectly round with never a yellow spot nor a marred leaf. Neither judges nor growers with many years of experience always produce the best plants. Sometimes a new grower, with different methods, unusual varieties and fresh enthusiasm will produce extraordinary results. In the July 1965 issue of The African Violet magazine, beginning on page 37 are all the rules for Show Procedime, Judging Policy and Scale of Points. These are quite clear. Even if you have never entered a show they make it easy. In the Rules for a Standard Show (Page 38) there is a heading “National Objectives” which outlines the way to win a Green Rosette for your club. To have a perfect score both the Gold and the Purple Rosette must be awarded. Winning a Gold or a Purple Rosette is unquestionably the highest honor an African Violet grower can hope to achieve. There is so much to gain and so little to lose when you try for this honor. Beginning on Page 42 of the same magazine there is a list of Registered plants. Each of the following issues of the THANK YOU FOR YOUR TREMENDOUS INTEREST IN ELISA’S AFRICAN VIOLET RINGS Before Reorders indicate our customers like them. Have Easy to install; eliminate broken and split leaves. Aid in training plants for symmetry and beauty. Hold up bottom leaves after transplanting. Lacy leaf design allows air to circulate freely. Last indefinitely; have no moving parts to rust or break. Made to fit both round and square pots. Two sizes — ^9” fits pots from 2I/2'’ to 6" 60c each 13” fits pots from to 8” 75c each Introductory package of 3 9” and 3 13” — $3.60 plus postage. Minimum order 6 Rings. Add for handling and Postage, 60c West of Denver; 72c East of Denver. Postage prepaid on orders over $10.00 in one shipment. Add 4% sales tax for California shipment. Inquiries welcomed from African Violet Clubs, florists and nurseries. Send check or money order to JOHN D. FREW P. 0. Box 823 Pacific Palisades, California 90272 Makes an ideal item for your Ways and Means Table at Show Time or any time. 44 magazine will have an article “Registration Report” which will list the new registrations. In the Gold and Purple Rosette Class it is necessary to enter three registered plants to¬ gether, as one unit. Each of the three must score at least 90 points. However all three plants will receive whatever ribbons they are entitled to, and these ribbons will be counted toward the Sweepstakes Award. Pick out your best plants. Check them against the Registration list, then against the new registrations. There is a code after each registration with an explanation of the code at the beginning of the list. See if your plants are growing and blooming true to type. Some¬ times variegated plants have reverted to green, ruffled foliage to tailored, semi-double blossoms to single, or other changes from the description registered which would disqualify the plant. What have you to lose? Remember you can have small imperfections — you only have to score 90 on each plant (of course, we all dream of scoring 100). Go ahead — try! ENTRIES AT CONVENTION Anyone desiring to enter in the artistic or arrangement classes, please fill in the fol¬ lowing blank by March 26, 1966, giving each class number in which you plan to make an entry: Name . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - . . . - Street _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City and State _ _ _ _ - . . . - . . . . . . — . Artistic Classes . . . . . . . . . Arrangement Classes - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mail above blank to Mrs. Robert Swanson 6510 S. W. 16th Terrace West Miami, Florida SPRING 1966 RELEASES CHEER LEADER ■— Clusters of huge double pink blossoms held high on strong stems. Excellent dark tailored foliage which makes a perfect wheel of leaves. A future show winner for sure! CRANBERRY — Is it red? Not quite, but such a bright color. Crested blossom, with beautiful dark wavy foliage. Outstanding! IRISH CROCHET Brilliant green frilly edges on a bright pink double blossom. Olive-green slightly wavy foliage. Sensational! LUCILLE Large ivory-pink single bloom, with excellent substance. Bloom stays on very well. Dark tailored foliage. PRETTY PROUD — Big fluffy pink double, produced in clusters. Pretty foliage, very symmetrical. We are “pretty proud” of this one. QUITA GAL — Raspberry-pink fully double rosette blooms on girl foliage. Big bright flowers, and lots of them. WILD GRAPE ^ — Deep dark purple double, with some green edging. Huge blooms, pretty bright green wavy foliage. ZALINA — Very pretty pink double with tawny overtones. Dark modified girl foliage. Clusters of bloom, always covered with flowers. Send stamp for spring 1966 list, ready in mid-February. Order early for spring delivery. Be among the first to have the new releases. RICHTER'S RREEKIHOUSES 9529 Indianapolis Boulevard Highland, Indiana 46322 45 ATTENTION: COMMERCIAL GROWERS Commercial members are asked to take note of the changes made in the Commercial Division of the National Show at the 1966 con¬ vention in Miami Beach. The revised schedule will be sent to you by Mrs. Ruth Millikan, commercial sales and exhibit chairman. Please read and note the changes! Commercial Silver Trophy - The commer¬ cial silver trophy will be awarded to the ex¬ hibitor who receives the highest number of points accumulated in the following way: (a) Each blue ribbon counts 5 points, each red ribbon counts 3 points, each white ribbon AFRICAN VIOLETS (Continued from Page 39) Blue Bird, Blue Girl, Topaz Sapphire, Blue lonantha. White lonantha, lonantha Grandi- flora, Norseman, Amethyst, Lavender Lady, Blue Eyes, Pink Beauty, DuPont Pink, White Lady, Orchid Beauty, Trilby, Plum Pink, Mary Wac, Orchid Lady, Bicolor, IDwarf Orchid, S-22 Bicolor, Blushing Lady, Pink Lady, Blush Beauty and a variety listed as Variegated Leaf Sport. counts 1 point. (b) Each blue rosette counts 15 points, each red rosette counts 13 points, each white rosette counts 10 points. The above is a correction in the Awards for Commercial Exhibitors, last paragraph page 7A, green pages in Dec. issue. The winners for the Best Staged Exhibit table will be awarded rosettes which will count towards the total number of points needed to win the Silver Trophy. ADDITIONAL AWARDS F. W. Woolworth Company, Miami Dis¬ trict, Award. — A Silver Tray to the best speci¬ men plant with double pink blossoms (Class 12) Gold Coast African African Violet Club of Hollywood Florida Award. — $10.00 to the best plant of “America” or “Navy Bouquet”. New Jersey State Council of African Violet Clubs Award. — A Polished Pewter Bowl to the best entry in artistic class 38 “The Everglades” Ruth Millikan Award — Silver Compote for the Best Specimen Plant Single Blossom Ping, Class 3. Tallahassee African Violet Society Award: A silver award for Best Arrangement in Class 43: “In God We Trust”, our State motto. Chris Huebscher Award. LIFETIME Thick, rigid plastic plant markers Easily marked with soft lead pencils May be cleaned and used over and ovej again Attractively designed Use outdoors or indoors A marker or tag for every purpose All styles made in pure white plastic (Style B-4 — 4” T — also made in sjKmg green) SIZES AND STYLES A — 41/2” vertical stake THRIFTEE Thin flexible plastic plant markers Easily marked with soft lead pencils May be cleaned for reuse Clear attractive colors for every purpose Won’t curl, rot or decay Choice of Rose Pink, white, spring green, ga; low, rich red, brilliant orange or sky blue (We will ship green if no color is given) LIFETIME WHITE PLASTIC MARKERS Postpaid Quantity 50 100 yel- style A B B4 C D E F $2.00 irso 1.35 1.60 3‘00 5.00 8.00 4.00 $1.25 2.75 1.50 2.25 2.00 2.40 1.25 5.00 9.00 15.00 7.00 Prices 500 $ 5.50 11.00 6.00 10.00 9.00 10.50 5.00 21.00 37.50 67.50 26.00 B — 2”x5” tee stake B4 — 4” T stake, removable tab C — 6” vertical stake D — l”x2” horizontal tie-on tag E — l”x3” horizontal tie-on tag F — i/^”x2” notched tie-on tag H — 2i/^”x8” tee stake J — 3”xl2” tee stake K — 4i/^”xl8” tee stake P^ — l”xl2” vertical stake Tie-On Copper Wires Included with D, E, and F. THRIFTEE FLEXIBLE COLORED LABELS SIZE 7/16” X 3” vertical marker 5/8” x4” vertical marker 5/8” X 5” vertical marker 5/8” X 6” vertical marker 5/8” X 8” vertical marker See Information Above Relative to Colors TRIAL ASSORTMENTS: No. 1 — 50 LIFETIME markers, 10 each of A, C, D, and F and 5 each of B and H— $1.00 postpaid. No. 2 — 125 THRIFTEE markers, assorted sizes— $1.00 postpaid. AFRICAN VIOLET GROWERS SPECIALS: 75 Style A, $1.00; 1,000 Style A, $7.95 ppd. Ask for free complete folder showing other styles and types of markers. DEALERS: Write for wholesale prices, using your letterhead or other identification. On orders over $2.00, add 5% if shipped West of Denver. HARVEY J. RIDGE WAUSAU, WISCONSIN Dept. M662 54401 100 125 250 500 $1.00 $1.60 $1.00 1.55 2.50 $1.00 2.30 3.65 1.15 2.55 4.10 1.45 3.40 5.40 1000 $2.50 3.90 4.80 5.40 7.20 1126 ARTHUR ST. 46 Mrs. John Flowers - - — New Grower Has Unusual Record Mrs. Steve Tischler Lakewood, Ohio Winner of 54 blue ribbons in one week and 95 within a year! That’s the record of Mrs. John Flowers, a member of the West Shore African Violet society of Lakewood, Ohio, who showed her plants for the first time on May 7, 1964. At that time she was awarded 41 blue ribbons, sweepstakes and numerous other awards. On April 26, 1965 she entered 23 plants in the club show and won 23 blue ribbons, silver trophies for Queen, Princess and 10 Rosette awards for best of class. The following week she entered 33 plants at the Cleveland Saint- paulia society’s show, where she is also a mem¬ ber. She won 31 blue ribbons, the National Gold Rosette, the Ohio State First Award rib¬ bon (for a collection of three plants hybridized in Ohio), silver trophies for Queen and sweep¬ stakes, five rosettes, four other trophies and one cash award. This is certainly an outstanding record for such a new exhibitor. Mrs. Flowers starts most of her beautiful show plants from leaves. Her plants are grown in her basement under Gro Lux and cool white tubes and she fertilizes a small amount each time she waters. About one-half of her plants are old fav¬ orites and the other half new varieties. She usually has about 125 large plants in full bloom on her carts and many new smaller plants coming along. Plants which won the 54 blue ribbons and rosettes were Peak of Pink, Lilian Jarre tt. Shag, Camelot Rose, Mint Glow, Angela, Giant Snow Prince, Chanticleer, My Darling, Clipper, Cot¬ ton Clouds, Tall Tales, Crown of Red, Candy Lips, Pom Pom, Cerese Enchantment, Top Sail and Reddemess. 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I cannot help but reflect on that first wonder¬ ful convention held in Atlanta, Georgia, 20 years ago. It was at this first meeting that the seeds and hopes and later the dreams and fulfillment of this wonderful society have grown. One could hardly perceive the interest and enthusiasm in violets that have persisted over these 20 years in which we have become a closely knit, well-recognized plant society. Our first growing pains are behind us and with an ever-expanding membership and the many added benefits our society offers, the future looks bright and full of hope for its continued success. Those of you who attend the convention go well equipped with camera and flash bulbs to bring back all the beauty and fellowship that I am sure we will find in that beautiful city of Miami. See you all soon! Q. What is the color of the bloom of the Saintpaulia species Amaniengsis? Could you describe it? A. The color of S. Amaniengsis blossom is a rather intense purple blue color. The color tone is of good substance not as washed out or pale a color as many of the other wild species. Flowers range from 1/^” to and have a definite well formed deep yellow pollen cen¬ ter. The leaf is on the small side rather pale green rounded in shape with long petioles. When grown in hanging pot or baskets, they can grow a foot or more of foliage. Q. I have several African violets that appear to have two crowns. Could you describe the best proper procedure to divide them? A. There are several methods of doing this. I prefer having plants a little on the dry side, tap out of pot, examine the root to see where division can be made, then firmly, but gently. pull plants apart, trying to leave a fair amount of root on each section. If your plant is grow¬ ing all on one stalk it may present a problem of cutting plants apart. Sections that must be cut and have no root you may want to dip in a hormone powder such as proliferol powder and put in a small amount of water for several weeks to form roots before repotting. Select size of pot to be used in proportion to plant and do not set plants too far down in soil or up too high. It should be placea so that crown and first row of petioles are Yo to 1/4 inch from pot top so as to allow proper water¬ ing. If using plastic pots very little drainage material is needed as most have 3 to 4 holes at bottom. Always use properly prepared sterilized soil, pack soil firmly so as not to allow air pockets and tap the pot when finished to settle the soil properly around the roots before giving that first watering. It is always wise to water plants after separation, with fermate to arrest any fungus trouble which can arise at this time. Q. My variegated plants come into bloom so slow compared to others. What can I do to flower them earlier? A. These type cultivars do come into bloom, we find, slower than many of the other types and some of the newer ones are especially slow to bloom. However, there is a new plant food on the market especially for variegates put out by Robert 0. Peters, Co., Inc. The Peters Ferti¬ lizer is very soluble 5-50-17 and is very good for both foliage and blossom. Q. Have there been any recent articles written on hybridizing in the African Violet Magazine? Is it possible to buy back issues on these? A. I should like to refer you to the following articles found in the back issues of National AVSA magazine: Vol. 9— No. 4 VoL 11— No. 3 — page 18, 24 Vol. 11— No. 3 — page 45, 62 Vol. 12— No. 1— page 12 Vol. 12— No. 2 — page 9, 10 Vol. 14— No. 3 — page 87 Vol. 15— No. 1— page 105 Vol. 16— No. 1— page 107 Vol. 17— No. 1— page 68 48 r Vol. 17 — No. 4 — page 41 Vol. 19 — No. 1 — page 5 Many of these can be obtained through the Knoxville office. There is also much discus¬ sion on hybridizing in African violet books by Helen Van Pelt Wilson. Q. I have 20 African violets and they are doing well, but I have heard they will do bet¬ ter under lights. What type of fluorescent lights do I use? How far above the plants do I put the lights and how many lights would I use? A. Many readers tell us the use of two 20- watt bulbs used for a period of 10, 12, or 14 hours a day give them the best results. Plants should be 10, 12, or 14 inches from lights. It is best to experiment and find what does best for your particular need. There is an excellent article in the last AVSA magazine Vol. 19 — No 1-page 15 giving one person’s experience on growing under lights. There are also many other articles in the former magazines on people’s personal ex¬ periences in grov/ing under lights. You could use Gro-lux tubes or a combina¬ tion of one cool white and one Gro-lux. There are many opinions on this. Q. What is wrong and what shall I do when splendid looking mature violets begin to have a rotting woodsy smell. At present, I am blow¬ ing Mildex powder which makes a cloud all about the plants. After a short time, some begin a frosty (mildew) in the plant center, but I am certain there are no mites, no crooked or warped stems, though on quite young plants the little leaves are stiff as with mites. I have used a fully prescribed liquid of Kelthane EC on the plants. A. It may possibly be your plants are re¬ ceiving an excessive amount of humidity with¬ out enough continous air circulation. This, of course, would make very favorable conditions for mildew trouble. A material we find excellent to help this condition is Acti Dione PM, using a proportion of 2 tablespoons to one gallon of water every three days, if severe; and every 7 to 10 days, if used as a precaution or during the hot humid summer weather. Continue with Kelthane, this should help prevent mite infestation. Make certain you are using a soil that is not too acid as this, too, will encourage mildew conditions. There is an excellent article on this subject in September AVSA magazine Vol. 19 — No. 1 on fungus diseases by Bernard D. Gree- son on page 25. Q. My whole plant is hard as a bone and snaps very easily and has lost its glossy shine. I’m using fluorescent lights, Gro-lux tubes about 14 inches from top of plant to the tubes. I use a humidifier, sometimes, and spray. I have been keeping them a little on the dry side because of mildew, which I have to watch here in summer. A. Your trouble sounds like a touch of cycla¬ men mite to me. Hardening always somehow reveals a touch of it. Over-fertilization can also many times work hardship on plants to re¬ semble the same symptoms. I would suggest cutting down or at least using a weaker solution on feeding. Also, when salts accumulate they are sometimes very diffi¬ cult to flush out of the soil. Be sme to use an insecticide such as malathion or any other good insecticide. People growing under lights often report plants growing with hardening of foliage, etc., due to insufficient light. Do re¬ member that each square foot of growing area should receive 15 to 20 watts of fluorescent light, giving a necessary 5000 to 7000-ft. candle¬ light of light every day of the year. Thus, dou¬ bletube fixtures are usually best. They spread light further and give more intensity. Burn lights 10, 12 or 14 hours maxiumum per day. Q. I would appreciate some information in the use of African violet jars? When I put in enough water for 4 plants the roots become moldy. I do not know how to cut down the amount of water. A. Proper drainage and planting should solve your problem. See article Vol. 19 — No. 2, pages 20 and 21 showing step by step planting process. Q. I have some young plants potted up that I have raised from leaves. The outer leaves are fine, but the center leaves are coming in very small. I have used no fertilizer for several months. Why small leaves? What can be done? I purchased some plants I thought very nice. When I went to transplant them they were too large to be separated. Some died but the ones which suiwived have small blooms on small short stems. They were planted in my usual soil and I removed as much original soil as possible when I transplanted them. A. It may be wise to put these plants under lights to help those centers develop more normally. Lack of fertilizer may be a determin¬ ing factor. Step up your feeding to about every two weeks and make certain they are receiving an insecticide to prevent mite or other infesta¬ tion which can attack plants when in a weak¬ ened condition. Dwarf leaves can be an indica¬ tion of broad mite. In regard to other plants you refer to, they sound like older plants and, of course, they respond much slower than young stock. You may be wise to disbud the plants, re¬ moving buhs that form, for one setting. You 49 will note it will strengthen bloom and color should improve also. Do not hesitate to remove lower outer leaves on plants, as they sometimes sap all strength needed for good center growth and blossoms. Q. Within the past year I have become in¬ terested in African violets and have 3 plants I treasure. I am worried about transporting these plants and I would appresiate any infor¬ mation you can give me. We will be traveling in June by car. What would be the best way of protecting my plants? A. Try to locate or purchase some large sheets of the regular florist wax paper. This is usually sold in reams of great quantity but any local florist would probably give or sell you several dozen sheets. The next step would depend on how large your plant was. However, I have done this to a plant measuring 24” across, with success. Place several sheets of the florist paper (which is very soft and slides easily as it is waxed) very loosely around the pot so that the outer edges of the paper flare up and rather cushion the lower leaves. By using fiim- ness in wrapping the botton of the pot your plant can be put more closely together. Your next step is to lay down three or four pieces of this very soft waxy paper and gently, but firmly, roll your plant in it. Tape around pot with Scotch or adhesive tape to hold together. This will take up a lot less space than carrying each plant flat in a box and there is less chance of breaking and snapping leaves when rolled in this manner. By all means use a box which can be covered over, stuffing all excess corners with crushed wax or newspaper so there is no shifting in the box. Plants rolled and covered in this manner will avoid the changing temper¬ atures and drafts that plants are so susceptible to. If you are traveling in June, you should punch air holes in to the box for cross air- ventilation. People, too, are often very successful carry¬ ing plants each separately in a box of their own, well stuffed at corners so plant cannot shift. Q. I would like very much to know if it is im¬ portant to remove some of the smaller buds on a plant stalk to enlarge the remaining buds? Should there be a certain number of buds on each stem? A. Truthfully I have never disbudded in the manner of which you inquire or have I ever heard of anyone doing it this way. I am suspicious that disbudding this way would have a tendency to make a bud stalk appear unfinished. Nature seems to have a unique way of allowing the buds to unfold in a slow proper process almost perfectly timed. Some growers claim more flower stalks can be produced by cutting stalk to I/2 inch when re¬ moved. This process was discussed in the AVSA magazine Sept. 1962 Vol. 16, No. 1, page 89 on a convention panel in California. Q. What is meant by the word cultivar and why do you use it instead of the most com¬ monly used variety? Aren’t they one and the same word? A. May I suggest you refer to an article by Dr. Harold Moore, Ithaca, New York, titled “Cultivar” which can be found in a back issue of the AVSA magazine Volumn 11, No. 2, page 12? Q. How many inches from the light tube to the top or bottom of the violet plant is neces¬ sary? What would be the amount of foot can¬ dles at the proper height of different units? A. Your lights can be placed 6, 10, 12 to 15 inches above the top of the African violet plants. In reference to foot candles the following table was made, light readings were taken from the center of span of standard cool white fluorescent tubes and center of each tube: DISTANCE IN INCHES 10” 12” APPROXIMATE FOOT CANDLES 460 350 250 For specific information on the Gro-lux tubes, please write: Sylvania Electric Products, Inc., Wheeling, W. Va. Q. VVhat type of tubes can best be used in combination with the Gro-lux type to produce the magnificent show plants I see? A. The cool white, warm white, natural and daylight can all be used to help produce beauti¬ ful show plants. Learn to use the right combi¬ nation for your particular need. It may take a bit of experimenting but it will be well worth the time and effort. Q. I take leaves and put them in a glass of water covered over with aluminum foil. After a few days the stems begin to rot, leaves be¬ come weak and die. What better procedure should I follow to avoid this? A. The propagating of African violets is one of the easiest house plants grown in the home. Its great popularity today, no doubt, stems from the joy and satisfaction the individual receives from starting their own cuttings. There are many well known and accepted methods. However, each begins with the selec¬ tion of a good firm leaf, never a center leaf or an older outer leaf. Cut the petiole (stem) before rooting 1” to H/^” from leaf. If they are to be placed in water to root, place glass container in a light area, but avoid direct or 50 HOW TO BEAT bright sunlight. Use glass container suitable to hold leaves upright and start them in water which is free of chlorine being always careful not to allow petiole ends to touch bottom of container which can cause petiole rot. Leaves can also be rooted very successful¬ ly in a mixture of sand and 1/^ fine vermi- culite, about U/^ to 2” deep insert cutting to Y2 of leaf base. Set neatly in a tray one be¬ hind the other far enough apart to allow proper air circulation, firm mixture well around each cutting. Casserole type containers, terrariums or aquariums can also be successfully used to get good results. Roots should appear at petiole end in 2 to 6 weeks, depending on type of culti- var. Other material suitable for propagation is spaghnum moss, perlite, and sterilized African violet soil. Q. I have grown plants for years under day¬ light care, but recently moved and started grow¬ ing under lights. Now I notice some have stunted center, brown edges, and a dwarfed appearance. What could be the trouble? A. This difficulty could be the result of in¬ sufficient light as the single tube, from ex¬ periences tested here and readers who have sent in many experiences, usually find the amount of light from one tube is not enough. A double tube fixture would probably be more suitable, especially when the sole source of light used is artificial. Also your plants may be too far from the light. A fairly good basis for light measurement is using 15 to 20 watts of fluorescent light for every square foot of space, as flowering plants should receive 5 to 7,000 foot per day. Place plants 10 to 15” from lights for 12 to 15 hours. Then experiment just how close or far yours do best. On the other hand, excessive light or too heavy a feeding or a combination of both at one particular time can cause centers to turn gray and sparse. \our humidity, daily temperatures and general culture can cause success or failure. Plants under fluorescent lights require more water and plant nutrient. One must work con¬ stantly to achieve a good combination of daily culture and phytoillumination. Q. Can one use insecticide spray on African violets when they are blooming? A. There are times one finds it very neces¬ sary to use an insecticide on blooming plants, especially if there is any suspicion of disease or if they are under periodic schedule for the good practice of preventing of diseases. You may find, however, that some blossoms will be¬ come tinted and faded but this is minor com- ( Continued on Page 77) THE HEAT Millie Bojeski 6711 SW 63rd Avenue So. Miami, Florida 33143 My violet room gets up from 84 to 90 degrees during the siunmer months. Some¬ thing had to be done for the plants since I couldn’t control the temperature. Last year I tried part of my present pro¬ gram and this year I found the “Fountain of Youth” for my violets. The last week in March I use VC 13 — one teaspoon to a gallon of water. When the plants are quite dry I start re-potting. First, I take off leaves, keeping only two rows and center. Most of the soil is removed and re¬ placed with Bunron’s Miracle Earth, using one- third perlite (a very light mixture.) In doing this, a one to two-inch neck re¬ sults, which is dusted with fermate and pow¬ der, half and half. Perlite is placed around the neck for about one inch. The rest of the pot is filled with potting soil. The mixture is damp so plants are not watered for three days — then given a feeding of Stundy. I water plants — large and small — every five to six days using a stopper full of Schultz Liquid to a gallon of water each time. Stundy is used once each month. Lights are cut to 10 hours a day. We usually have six to eight weeks of real dry weather with low humidity. During this time I spray the violets, floor and air every day at the hottest time. I use a small fan on the floor for good circulation. By this time my violets are healthy and growing. Then comes the rainy, high humidity per¬ iod. Spraying is stopped. Feeding is still the same amount but watered only six to seven days. I keep blossoms pinched off large plants, letting small ones bloom, for what is a house without a bloom? My plants have not stopped growing this summer and insist on blooming — an unheard of situation down here. I have a booster program, which I start in October. But that is another story. I hope this helps others to “beat the heat.” My husband wired a speaker from the radio to the violet room. For ME, he said, but secret¬ ly I think Calico Lass and Daisy Mae enjoy it, too! 51 ARTICLE III We have briefly explained the mechanics of a camera in Articles I and II. We will now apply the terms and put them to practical use. Our first project will be a simple close-up of our favorite Africian Violet plant. In this case we use the term close-up to be a distance under six feet. In the future we will set up an extreme close-up; this will be actually inches from a bloom. In the photograph you will note letters of the alphabet to represent symbols of our set¬ up — A., B., C., D., E., F., G. A. and B. will refer to our staging; this includes backdrop and sub¬ ject. C. refers to our camera. D., E., and F. re¬ fer to methods of lighting and G. to exposure. This article is written to be basic. We will fol¬ low up each step in a detailed and more techni¬ cal approach as we continue from issue to issue. We will start with A.; this is our first step. We must have a background for our subject. Let us remember this is called background and this is what we want it to be. We will use a plain drape, one that does not clash or distract from HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH OUR AFRICAN VIOLETS by John J. Paul 36 South 1th St. Easton, Pa. 18042 our subject. You may use any material you have on hand; cloth, paper, etc. but keep it plain and consider a quiet color but one which harmonizes with the subject. The background I used is natural colored burlap. Be sure your background is large enough to cover the entire film frame. You can see the burlap was draped in such a manner as not to create a sharp line between the vertical fall and the horizontal run of the cloth; this eliminates the sharp horizon line which is sometimes hard to keep in true align¬ ment and becomes distracting. Now that our background is satisfactorily in place we will set our African Violet plant in place. Before we place our subject for its portrait let us check and be sure our plant is ready. Does it look its very best? Look for spent blooms and remove any that we might have. Check the leaves to be sure none are twisted or out of place; also /aich for any marred leaves. Be sure the blooms are standing up and in their best posi¬ tions. Now that we are satisfied our African Violet is looking its best we can place it on our base line or the horizontal flow symbol A. At this point be sure our African Violet has the best face front. We can not be too careful in placing and featuring the best points of our subject. Remember the camera will only record the picture that was set-up. This con¬ cludes our staging and we are ready to proceed with symbol D, E. F. SYMBOL D, E & E. LIGHTING We will proceed with our lighting set-up this will include symbols D, E, & F. Symbols D & E will represent tungsten or photoflood type of lighting. If you intend to use this type of light¬ ing and are shooting color film; I suggest you check the manufacturers recommended filter for the particular lamp you are using. Different flood lamps have varying kelvin temperatures. If you don’t have this information check with your photographic dealer. It is necessary to have a correction filter in front of the lights or in front of the camera lens. This will give an 52 acceptable color balance for daylight type color film. A word of caution, when using D&E symbol of lighting: Check the life effi¬ ciency of photoflood lamps as they are usually rated for only a few hours and as efficiency drops it affects the kelvin temperature. This in turn will affect the color balance of your filter. If you use the lamp beyond its recom¬ mended time, your slides will be out of color balance. There are lamps made that don’t have this rapid efficiency failure. Your photographic dealer can tell you about this lamp and its re¬ commended filter for the color film you use. One last remark of caution: Be considerate of your African Violet. All photoflood lamps gen¬ erate a lot of heat. Your plant does not enjoy being exposed to this for a long period of time. Neither would you or I. Now to get back to our rough lighting set-up. We will use two sources of light: One to our left and one to our right. The main light is for the purpose of giving mod¬ elling and enough light to make a practical ex¬ posure. Our second light is known as a fill-in light. The function of this light is to remove harsh shadows. It is common practice to place our main light above, in front of and more or less to one side of the subject with the angle of the beam of light about 45 degrees in both hori¬ zontal and vertical planes. Our fill-in light is placed on the opposite side of our camera and usually as close to the camera as possible. Again we will use approximately 45 degree lighting. This will be our rough lighting set-up. This is not binding. You should experiment and move the lights carefully about little by little to get the exact results you desire, such as texture in the leaves, the roundness of a bloom, or in other words a true reproduction of the beauty of your African Violet. The lights are often compared to the brush of the artist. This is our way of getting high-lights and shadows, texture and a properly exposed film. SYMBOL OF LIGHTING Symbol F. represents flash bulbs and electronic flash. Electronic flash is also known as strobe. We will consider flash as a single light source at this time. With one source light¬ ing we will have flat lighting or head on. By this, I mean the light will not come from one side at any distance from the camera, and by distance, I mean not more than a few^ inches. Flat lighting does not flatter a subject especially when using black and white film. In our case we are using a color film. The very fact that we are using color makes the difference as colors produce our contrast and separates the light and dark shades. It is a common fact that w^e can use much flatter lighting when shooting color. The main problem we have with flash is the close distance we are working to our subject. We must avoid over exposure. As this is the problem, let’s try to solve it. The rule we will use is divide the distance from the subject to our flash lamp into the index number recom¬ mended for the type of film at a given shutter speed with a type of flash bulb such as 5B, M5B, AGIB, etc. For example, if we are three feet from the subject and the index number is 100 using a film rated at A.S.A. 50 and using a shutter speed of 1/125, here is what we do: Divide three feet into 100, this equals 33; 33 becomes our f stop; set your camera to the closest f number on your camera and we don’t want to change to a faster shutter speed. What can we do to compensate? One simple trick is to place a man’s white handkerchief over the bulb and the reflector, this would change our ex¬ posure by one stop so we could use f22. If we need fl6, place two folds over the lamp. It is a rule of thumb that each fold of a man’s white handkerchief reduces the exposure by one stop for each fold used. Warning do not use your best handkerchief as it may get scorched by the hot bulb. We can control our exposure by another method. The main problem will be the length of our flash connecting wire. If our wire is long enough, remove flash unit from camera and move as far as the wire will permit. We will have to recalculate our flash to subject distance to see if we can come up with a compatible f number to that which w^e have on our camera. We must either use a blue flash bulb or a blue filter to correct the color balance of our day¬ light film when used with artificial light. There is one exception to this: Most modern strobe or electronic flash units are satisfactorily balanced for daylight color film. SYMBOL C. CAMEBA We will now set up our camera or symbol C. It is best to use a tripod for close-up work. If you don’t have one you can improvise: Try setting your camera on a chair or any con¬ venient article. If you need to adjust the height, use books. Shim up until you get the desired angle of view. I want to stress the importance of using a cable release instead of using the normal shutter release built on your camera. The main reason for using a cable release is to eliminate motion. This accessory is worth its price to avoid blmred pictures caused by jarring the camera at time of exposure. Check your composition very carefully. Be sure the subject appears at its very best and is groomed to per¬ fection. This is easy if you are working with a single lens reflex camera. What you see in the finder is what you will expose on the film. If you don’t have this type of camera, our set-up becomes more involved because a paralax condi- 53 tion exists. Paralax is caused by the difference in two viewpoints: That of the viewfinder and that of the lens. Looking at your camera you will see the viewfinder and the taking lens are not on the same plane. It may be inches to right or left of the lens and at the same time be high¬ er than the lens. This usually does not give any problem at six feet or more from the sub¬ ject, but the shorter the distance becomes the more critical is the paralax. In short, what you see in the finder you will not cover on the film. I suggest you read the instructions which came with your camera. In many cases a method of compensation for paralax has been built into your camera. If you can’t find the instructions check with your photographic deal¬ er. Here is one method you can use to line up • AFRICAN VIOLETS • GLOXINIAS • EPISCIAS • GESNERIADS We sell most of the Gesneriads suitable for home culture. BUELL'S GREENHOUSES Eastford# Conn. AFRICAN VIOLET SEED We have a limited supply of seed from known and labeled crosses on many of the latest varieties. Because the stock available changes quickly we don’t print a list of these crosses. If you will write and inquire, we may haye crosses on your favorite variety. The price is approximately 100 seeds for $1.50 MIXTURE A — more than 50 single flowered varieties 300 seeds $1.00; MIXTURE B— from varieties having "girl type” foliage 150 seeds $1.00; MIXTURE C— from single flowered varieties crossed with double flowered varieties 150 seeds $2.00. MIXTURE D— from pink flowered varieties crossed with other pink or white varieties 150 seeds $2.00; MIXTURE PM— our best mixture, 300 seeds $3.00 of fine hybrids, mixed colors, fringettes, special Seed Start¬ ing Tray containing excellent growing media de¬ signed for a ‘‘no failure” $1.00 plus 25c for postage. FOREST MILL AFRICAN VIOLET SEED 4725 E. 35th St. Indlonapolis, Indiana your camera with the subject: Take a lens cap or cut a paste board disc the same diameter as the lens mount, make a hole in the center of the cap or disc while it is off the camera and thread a string thru the hole. This is how we use this gadget. If you use a lens cap, slip cap over the lens. If disc is used you will have to hold it in place. Use a card board large enough to cover the subject or field size; set this exact¬ ly parallel to the subject and to the camera. Adjust the height and side movement of your camera so that the string of a given length will contact each of the four corners of the card. If this was done accurately your camera should be on dead center with the subject; see sketch. The photo in this article was taken at three feet. Check the focusing scale on your camera. If your camera does not focus this close, work to the closest distance your camera was design¬ ed for. At another time we will discuss positive supplementary lens and extreme close-up photo¬ graphy: This may only be inches from the sub¬ ject. We would do this if we only wanted to photograph a single bloom, seedpod etc. By this time we should have our camera, lights and subject exactly where we want them so all that is left to do is to expose the film. SYMBOL G EXPOSURE Symbol G, is exposure. We have previous¬ ly explained flash exposure in symbol F. At this time we will explain tungsten light. Some of us may not have exposure meters. In this case you will have to work with guides or trial and error system. A person can waste a lot of film if a meter is not used. I think a meter will pay for itself in film saved as well as in the satis¬ faction of being able to show good pictures to our friends. There are two methods of reading light: The first and most used is known as re¬ flected light. In reflected reading we point our meter away from the light and toward the subject. The 54 LILIAN JARRETT light rays are reflected from the surface of our subject and background, thus the term reflected light. Incident light reading is the exact reverse. We now point our meter toward the light source and away from the subject. Most meters can be used either way and are provided with a cone or other type of diffuser which is only used if you desire to read incident light. We all know' how to read our meters so we won’t go into the details of reading a meter, but we will state a few words of caution. First, a meter can give us a false reading but only if we are not using it correctly. Be sure when reading close to sub¬ ject that you don’t throw a shadow of your meter unto the subject. If you do, the meter will read the reflected light from its own shadow and as you can see this would give us an over exposure. The opposite of this would be to read a stray beam of light not reflecting off of our subject. This would give us an under exposure. Be sure the A.S.A. scale is set for the type film in our camera. One of the most common errors is to stand in front of one of the lights wTen reading our subject. Again it is not hard to understand this would give us a false reading. If we use good judgment our meter will serve faithfully. In the future we will cover all these steps and more in full detail. The photograph of my African Violet Plant (Lilian Jarrett) w'as photographed, using the basic set-up as discussed in this article. How¬ ever black and white film w'as used due to its Send Saintpaulia Pictures For African Violet Calendar The third edition of the African Violet Calendar — including Gloxinias and Other Ges- neriads-— is ' now in preparation and the pub¬ lishers are looking for good pictures. Send clear black and white prints, preferably 8 x 10 inches glossy photos. (Do not write on back of photo; often the writing comes through on face.) With each photo include a sheet giving the following information: Your name as it is to appear . . . Your address . . . . . Home and address of club or commercial name . . . . . . Names of all plants in the picture, and varietal names of African violets and all gesneriads. If a decorative picture, include details of color. use in our magazine. I used Plus-X film rated at ASA 125, however, I use 60, this works out the best for my method of processing. My meter reading gave me an exposure of f 11 at 1/15. The camera was three feet from the subject. You will see some shadows cast on the background. If you don’t desire this, then you must adjust your lights until the shadow disappears, or use a dark background into which your shadows will blend. This is termed a tonal merger. I know this will not cover all the problems that we may run into, but we must start somewhere and keep improving our techniques. procedure in making design (mechanics) etc. Where used _ _ _ _ _ _ Any unusual cultural practices used in growing the violets. Name of photographer _ _ _ _ Deadline is April 1, but pictures may be sent before that time. Send pictures to: Mrs. Nedda C. Anders Hearthside Press, Inc. 381 Park Avenue South New York, N. Y. 10016 A complimentary Calendar will be sent to all contributors whose picture is used. All photos will be returned whether or not used. 55 KNOW YOUR AVS NOMINEES DOROTHY GRAY, presidential nominee, lives in East Detroit, Mich., is an African violet enthusiast, has been instrument¬ al in organizing several societies; served as amateur show chairman at the AVS conven¬ tion in Detroit; taught a judges’ class at the Ohio State convention; conducts AV clinics; and is secretary to Ted K. Remke, owner and president of Remke, Inc., of Roseville, Mich., designer and manufacturer of a large line of specialized truck and trailer bodies, including freight vans, furniture vans, semi-trailers, beer and beverage bodies, armored trucks and many other special types. A member of the Immanuel Methodist Church of East Detroit, Mrs. Gray is also affili¬ ated with the National Secretaries’ Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, the State African Violet Societies of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, New York and Michigan and the Canadian National African Violet Society. Mrs. Gray has had extensive courses in business law, public speaking, parliamentary law, applied psychology and accounting. She has been interested in African Violets since 1935 and was organizer of the first com¬ petitive African Violet show held in Detroit, after which she directed five shows in succes¬ sion. She organized the Cheer African Violet Club of Oak Park, Mich., the East Suburban African Violet Club of East Detroit and the Michigan Area Violet Society. MRS. W. F. (NEVA) ANDER¬ SON , of St. Louis, Mo., nominee for first vice president, is a native of Illinois, a gradu¬ ate of Millikin University, a member of Delta Zeta sorority, and a former teacher. Shortly after they were married, Mr. and Mrs. Ander¬ son moved from Chicago to St. Louis where they make their home at present in suburban Webster Groves. In addition to an interest in violets, Mrs. Anderson has been past-president of her club, district and state women’s golf associations and at present holds the women’s golf championship honor at her club. As a judge and teacher she is currently studying to be a National Council judge, has completed Course IV of Flower Show School and has achieved the rating of student judge. Mrs. Anderson is an amateur violet grower and exhibitor particularly interested in violet arrangements which has led to a hobby of photography. She has been interested in grow¬ ing violets since 1939 and served in various capacities in the thirteen annual violet shows held in St. Louis, including staging chairman for the AVS A show when St. Louis was host to the annual convention in 1954. She is a past president of the Metropolitan St. Louis African Violet Society and County Belles A. V. Club, and a nonresident member of Dixie, Illinois and New York societies. Mrs. Anderson has been a member of AVSA since 1949, is a lifetime judge and an accredited judging school teacher. At present she is serv¬ ing AVSA as 2nd Vice-president and Chairman of the Library committee. FRANK A. TINARI of Bethayres, Pa., nominee for second vice president, was born near Rome, Italy, where he spent his boy¬ hood in the same home occupied by the Tinari family for over 400 years; followed his grand¬ father and father to America; became an American citizen at the age of 22. His love for the good earth and the simple beauty of nature have made him pursue his long career in floriculture. Growing choice perennials was once his livelihood, but not for long. In 1945 he esta¬ blished the Tinari Greenhouses of Bethayres, Pa., making a specialty and life career devoted to the growing, propagation and origination of the popular Saintpaulias, shipping violets throughout the United States and to many re¬ mote areas of the world. Over 100 cultivars have been originated and registered. Mr. & Mrs. Tinari have two daughters and two sons. A member of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, he is a devoted Rotarian, having served as club president (1960-1961) with a proud record of 15 years perfect attend¬ ance. He has been a commercial member of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. since its origination in 1946; elected to the Board of Directors in 1963, serving a 3 year term, and in 1964 appointed chairman of the Boyce Edens Research Fund. Over the past 20 years his talks and lectures to violet and garden clubs have been most numerous, always to promote violets and of late for the direct benefit for the Boyce Edens Research Fund. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, Pennsylvania Flower Growers Association, New Jersey Flower Growers Association, New York State African Violet Society and the Dixie African Violet Society. 56 AVSA ELECTION Here are your candidates for election as officers of the African Violet Society of America, Inc., at the 1966 convention in Miami Beach, Fla., April 14-16. DOROTHY GRAY East Detroit, Michigan MRS. WM. J. KROGMAN Brookfield, Wisconsin 57 WIN ALBRIGHT Kansas City, Missouri MRS. WILLIAM J. KROG- MAN of Brookfield, Wis., nominee for sec¬ retary, an A VS member 13 years is attempting, as a member of the AVSA promotion and new membership committee, to explore and work every possible field to spread the beauty and pleasure of God’s creation, the African violet, to the vast millions who have not been as privileged as the members of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. Having organized several new AV clubs in Wisconsin, Mrs. Krogman is working on others. Basing her talks on study and experience gained by regularly growing more than 20,000 plants, she has presented numerous AV programs and has judged many shows in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and national conventions. A judge since 1953, a judging school teacher since 1960 and a lifetime judge since 1964, she is an AVS director, vice president of the Wisconsin Coun¬ cil of African Violet clubs and a past president of the Milwaukee AVC. An active member of the Indiana AVS and the Illinois AVS, she is a member-at-large of the Wisconsin Garden club and chairman of commercial members of the Illinois AVS. WINFRED E. ALBRIGHT of Kansas City, Mo., nominee for treasurer, says: “It is only natural that I should love plant life and gardening. My father from the time I can first remember was always interested in gardening and farming as well as experimenta¬ tion with growing plants. He used to sit down with me and tell stories of the great Luther Burbank and his accomplishments; how the famous man had developed the white black¬ berry, the cactus without spines and numerous other oddities of plant life. “I can remember a walk one afternoon with him over the prairies in search of seeds from the prairie pea which he sent to Mr. Burbank with the hopes that something valuable could be developed for the arid prairies of Western Kansas. “So from such a background I have cher¬ ished the work in our garden. It has always been a pleasure to me to work with growing plants and to watch their habits. When our aunt provided my wife and me with two violet leaves from which we obtained over a dozen plants . - . I knew that I had found my love. “Throughout life I have always set a goal for myself. This time I have set two goals. One is to see the African Violet Society of Amer¬ ica on a financially sound basis and the other is to develop a Black Violet, (I bet the commer¬ cial growers will get a boot out of that one.) But I’m on my way. The future for the develop¬ ment of the African violet is unlimited.” NOMINEES EOR DIRECTORS HENRY PETERSON, wholesale plant grower of Cincinnati, Ohio, a graduate of Ohio State with a BS degree in floriculture and a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Re¬ serve, spent one year with the 1st Armored division and four years with the Air Force in World War II. A former board member, he served as the first chairman of research for the AVS and held this position for five years. His grandfather, Julius A. Peterson, started a florist business in Cincinnati in 1882. Green¬ houses were built and were first used for cut flowers such as roses and carnations. At one time as many as three flower stores were oper¬ ated in downtown Cincinnati. In 1900 these stores were closed and a wholesale business was set up at the greenhouses. African violets were introduced into the United States , around 1903, but did not go into production in the Peterson greenhouses imtil 1910 when 100 Saintpaulia ionantha were pur¬ chased from W. K. Harris Co., of Philadelphia. From this time on at least one greenhouse was devoted solely to violets. During this period up to the depression these pot plants were the main crops. In 1927 the elder Peterson sold the business to his two sons, Roger W. Peterson and H. Clarence Peterson. Shortly thereafter the de¬ pression set in, requiring a shift back to cut flower production. Still some violets were kept in stock. New varieties such as Blue Boy, Amethyst, Sailor Boy, Viking, Neptime and Commodore were purchased from Armacost & Royston during 1935 and 1936. Following World War II Henry Peterson bought the business from his father and uncle in May 1946. Violet production was continually in¬ creased until all other crops were discontinued about 1950. Today the entire range of 47,000 square feet of glass is in Saintpaulia and related plant culture. MRS. V. LEON VAN ZELE of Lemon Grove, Calif., is a native of Iowa, attended the University of Wisconsin where she was a Kappa Kappa Gamma and graduated from Iowa University. Says Mrs. Van Zele: 58 DIRECTORS The nominating committee, headed by Miss Edith Peterson of San Francisco, Calif., offers these candidates for election as AVS di¬ rectors. MRS. V. LEON VAN ZELE Lemon Grove, California 1 MISS BEATRICE SAUTER Baltimore, Maryland 59 HENRY PETERSON Cincinnati, Ohio MRS. CLARA LEE KEELER Portia nd, Oregon MRS. R. MASON MARSHALL Independence, Iowa ' In my short story class was Beatrice Black- mar (also a Kappa) who later married the Editor of the Ladies Home Journal and was a great help to him. I married a Dentist, turned aviator (War) turned Dentist, but he would never let me help him, so I plunged into hob¬ bies: needlepoint, until the house reached the saturation point: bees, my husband’s favorite story is telling how I brought home a swarm in a carton in the back seat of my car. “Swarm¬ ing bees are in a Holiday mood and do not sting”, the book said. They hadn’t read the book and did, but no matter. Then geese: every¬ one knows that “The cackling of geese saved Rome”, so I thought our two acres really would be secure with a whole flock of watch dogs, but I soon found that not only did they cackle at friend and foe alike, they also bit! Then C-A-T-S, and they were wonderful. One handsome chap is in Compton’s Pictured Encyclopedia as the example of the Persian cat. “During this era a really delightful thing happened to Van and me. Our son, Richard, married Joan. She is our joy and my constant companion. “Then, a friend gave me an African Violet and that was IT. The fuchsias and ferns grow¬ ing in my greenhouse quickly gave way to Vio¬ lets, and soon there was need for another to house my rapidly growing collection. I often wish my mother could have enjoyed my violets for she loved flowers, sending to England for her seed, and she grew Delphinium as tall as she. “Firmly believing that African Violet peo¬ ple are the nicest in the world, and wanting to meet as many as possible, Joan and I have joined the Santa Monica and the Los Angeles Clubs, and the New York State and the Dixie African Violet Societies. “A quotation I like is, Tn this world there are no strangers — just friends I have yet to meet.’ I want to meet you all so that, for me, there will be more friends and fewer strangers.” Mrs. Van Zele is an AVS judge. She has two greenhouses with more than 1,000 African violets. She taught a class of boys for several years in the First Presbjrterian Church, and she says, “I kept order by sitting on their caps!” CLARA LEE KEELER of Port land, Oregon, was bom in Iowa; left there at an early age and lived mostly in Kansas and Nebraska until after her marriage in 1942 when she and her husband W. C. Keeler, moved to Oregon. Both Mrs. Keeler and her husband are in¬ terested in African violets and have a small greenhouse full as well as their basement. Both are members of the Portland African Violet club and she is serving her second year as a director. Mrs. Keeler has been an AVS member for a number of years and has attended the last four conventions, and she says, “I hope to attend many more.” Mrs. Keeler operates Keeler’s African Vio¬ lets in Portland. BEATRICE E. SAUTER of Bal- timore, Maryland, a native Marylander, is a secretary by vocation and an African Violet enthusiast by avocation. She began collecting and propagating African violets back when the five dining room windows in the family home accommodated every listed variety. Miss Sauter has been an AVS member since 1949. She holds an AVS Judge’s certificate and has been judging AV shows since 1953. The story and pictures of her African vio¬ let hobby were published in The Baltimore Sun in 1952. As she says, “Saintpauliamania led inevit¬ ably to flower arranging and on to ceramics for just the right container or accessory.” The latest prognosis of her condition: Likely to in¬ tensify. MRS. R. MASON (CHAR¬ LOTTE) MARSHALL of Independ ence, Iowa, was born in Canton, Ill., has been married 27 years, has four children and four g — idchildren. She started raising violets as a hobby about 25 years ago and attended her first convention in Chicago. She took her first judging course at the St. Louis convention, joined the AVS maga¬ zine staff that year, and was appointed the first judging teacher for the state of Iowa that same year. Since then she has judged many shows and conventions. She served as moderator for a panel discussion at the French Lick con¬ vention. Mrs. Marshall has maintained her certifi¬ cate for judging by attending schools and re¬ fresher courses annually. She has missed only two conventions. It has been her privilege to give numerous programs on violets, both with and without slides. This past year it was Mrs. Marshall’s mis¬ fortune to be in and out of hospitals but she says, “I hope to see little of them from now on.” Her interest in African violets was sparked and many times kept growing by the enthus¬ iasm of her mother, Mrs. George W. Brenner, Sr. At present she is in the process of building her collection after one of those tragic experi¬ ences and loss of her entire collection. 60 Gladys Lindquist says Solve Your Vacation Problems by Wicking Violets Clarissa Harris 1222 Second Place Calimesa, Calif. 93320 The winter months are past and the thoughts of vacation trips are ahead as well as the problem of how to care for our African vio¬ lets without being a burden to friends or family and the assurance that they will not be overwatered. I recalled a letter I re¬ ceived last August after having given a few hints on the subject in an earlier magazine. Our Editor, Grace Foote, always anxious to pass on any suggestions that might be of help to African Violet growers and knowing that many of our new members might not have this information on hand, asked about having Gladys Lindquist’s experience passed on to our readers. Mrs. Lindquist is secretary of the San Mateo County African Violet Society. One’s experience with a good ending should be of interest. Here it is: “I feel I should write and let you know my interest in wicking violets. I read your arti¬ cle December, 1964, “Hammer’s Method”. (African Violet Society of America, Inc. maga¬ zine) “A member of the San Mateo A. V. Society had a bad experience with a friend watering her violets. I knew we would be taking a trip this year for at least three weeks, so your arti¬ cle seemed like something to try. I have over a hundred violets. The job of wicking (per Mrs. Mobley) * of potted plants and repotted young baby plants with nylon tow line took quite a while. Two other members of our group were also doing the same thing. The job finally done, I bought pans (Kittie litter) about 3 inches deep and 12 to 15 inches square at Safeway. These were the least expensive. The wire cloth inch square was cut to fit without wooden strips to support which I found was not needed. I filled the pans 1/4 inch spare of the top. Be¬ fore I left for my trip I knew at least four weeks could pass without the pans being dry. Moved the whole shebang downstairs to a base¬ ment room and actually crowded them to- * Mrs. Minnie Moblef of Hobby Nursery, Scferccmento, Ccdif. gether on two tables. I made a canopy of plastic from laundry dress bags; forced myself to re¬ move all flowers and away I went. On my return three weeks later every plant was in bloom. Even my miniatures were blooming. “All the plants are back upstairs and the wick is a permanent method in this house now. Some plants are in artistic containers. One, your “Green Petticoats,” is in a dark blue glass pedestal bowl. I bought the leaves at Mrs. Keel¬ ers in Portland, Oregon, in October, 1963. I have two lovely plants 18 inches across. “The only problem I have found is with clay pots. They seem to dry out once in a while. I do water them from the top if I notice a limpness in the leaves. I have not had any problem with algie. I do put some charcoal in the water to keep it sweet. The improved root system shows in the vitality of the plant. “Yesterday we visited Pearl Thomas (Edena Gardens at Walnut Creek). I’m sorry to say she is far from well but I brought home some of her lovely violets. “I enjoy your articles and hope that this account of my wicking may add information for you to pass on to others.” It has not been my pleasure to meet Mrs. Lindquist personally but she had all of the qualifications of being called a friend — an offi¬ cer in an African Violet Society, a lover of African Violets, and a reader of the African Violet Society of America, Inc., magazine. If this has arrived too late for repotting and you want to go to the National Convention in Miami Beach and play aroimd a week or so away from home, here is a little hint that may help: With a crochet hook draw the nylon wick¬ ing up gently thru the pot to the surface of the soil and you have accomplished wicking your plants the same as when repotting. It has never been foimd that the plant will receive a shock by this method. See you in Miami Beach at the Americana Hotel. Am experimenting with the new Gro-Lux Wide Spec¬ trum lights. Hove little to go on so would like to correspond with those who are trying them out on African Violets or would like to see something in the magazine on the subject. All the information I hove been able to get is on field crops. Perhaps later I will hove something to offer, but to date the only thing I can definitely soy is I do like the vio¬ lets under the Gro-Lux WC better than the regular Gro-Lux lighters. The plants do not look so artificial. 61 ^^Best Varieties” Elisabeth Rosenak, 10852 N. Lake View Rd., #6-E Mequon, Wisconsin Request for “Best Varieties” was sent to about 390 affiliated clubs, of these 118 respond¬ ed. This leads me to ask, “Are you, the mem¬ bers, really interested? This is a big task and we are not doing it for our own amusement. Have you any suggestions?” Over 900 names of plants were submitted. No one plant appeared on all lists. No plant has surpassed the record set by Wedgewood and Lilian Jarrett. The first two plants on the list received 331 votes each. The next two over 200. The next 17, over 100. No plant receiving less than 50 votes has been included in this list: * R. (denotes Registered.) Master Blue (R.) Delft Imperial (R.) Peak of Pink (R.) Hi-Hopes (R.) White Perfection (R.) Candy Lips (R.) Crown of Red (R.) Granger Gardens Snow Ballet (R.) Clipper Leawala Jolly Giant Bloomin Fool (R.) Flash Richter’s Red Crown (R.) Fairy Skies Purple Choice Pink Coquette (R.) Paul Bunyan Violet N’ Gold (R.) Plum Tip (R.) Granger Garden Top Sail (R.) Tommy Lou Pink Commotion Richter’s Green Dawn Full Stop Pom Pom (R.) Champion’s Water Lily (R.) Christmas Holly Granger Garden’s Sweetheart Blue (R.) Silver Crest (R.) Granger Gardens Blue Modiste (R.) Granger Gardens Angela (R.) Granger Gardens Savannah Sweetheart (R.) Granger Gardens Never Lovelier (R.) Forever White Granger Gardens Fair Elaine (R.) Fandango Sea Grape Pat’s Pet Red Honey Cousin Janet Icy Peach Blue Chip (R.) My Darling Molton Fire Granger Gardens Fury (R.) Red Candle Richter’s Highland Beau (R.) Daisy Mae Persian Swirls Maisie Yakie Oriental Red (R.) Blue Beard Richter’s Carmelita (R.) Glowing Richter’s Diamond Lil Delectable (R.) Wow Tidy Grand Duke (R.) Height of Fashion Ladies Aid Irish Elf Blue N’ Pink (R.) Rosy Winter Glad Rags Racy Red (R.) Richter’s Rebel (R.) Leiberman Many Loves Richter’s Alabaster (R.) Sudden Spring Robbi Strawberry Short Cake Pearly Shells Little Cup Cake Fancy Pants (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the last “Best Varieties" column to be compiled by Mrs. Theodore (Elisabeth) Rosenak, who « succeeded by Mrs. Fred. (Margaret) Travis of Knoxville, Tenn., as Best Varieties Editor. We are most grateful for Mrs. Rosenak's services to the magazine and the AVS members over the years. It is our hope that when her husband re¬ tires and they complete their six-month Round-the-World Tour, she will continue to provide articles for the AVS magazine.) 62 Sonja Cuneo, 58 Hill St., Tewksbury, Mass. As a reminder when submitting your SHOW reports, your articles are to run between 100 to 200 words and no more; please? Due to the deluge of show news received last year many clubs had to wait for future issues to read and see their photos in our magazine due to lack of space. Please remember your fellow clubs when submitting the reports. To save time please make sure that your show reports contain the following information: (1) name of your CLUB; (2) theme of your show, along with a short description of the theme or, a GLOSSY black and white photo, that is sharp, showing the theme - (all clubs are INTERESTED in knowing how YOUR show carried out its theme name; (3) winner names, and VIOLET NAMES that won top honors, i.e.. Best in Show, Runner-up, Junior Best, top arrangement awards, special Gesneriad awards, educational display award. National Gold, Purple, and Green awards (space, unfortunately, does not permit us to list all the awards given at your show, in order to make each Club properly represented the above awards, we feel, is a fair representa¬ tion of each Clubs’ show). (4) PHOTOGRAPHS - always, always enjoyed by our readers - either of theme, top honor violets, educational display, gesneriad top honors, or your arrangements - the photographs MUST be GLOSSY black and whites, no polariods since they lose a great deal of sharpness when reproduced. Remember, the QUALITY of pictures and material means we are trying to main¬ tain TOP QUALITY of our magazine for YOU! REMEMBER; Either a picture or a write-up! If you hove a picture, cutlines will be all that will be used. “Violet Time In Wisconsin’’ won the Green Rosette for the WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS. “Pink Riot’’ won Queen and was raised by Mrs. J. J. Hin¬ ton. The RACINE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY received the award for the best club display in the artistic class. Mrs. Dorothy Gray was banquet speaker. ‘‘Adventures in Paradise’’ which featured a backdrop of surf and sand, paper mache’ palm trees, a thatched hut, brightly colored tropical birds, a grassy central focal point in which was placed a half dozen violets won the National Green Rosette for BERGEN COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (New Jersey) show. “My Son George’’ won Queen for Mrs. Michael Welky; “Santa Maria’’ was Prin¬ cess won for Mrs. Yvonne Legato; best arrangement (“Jun¬ gle Fantasy’’ - an all foliage arrangement using a non¬ blooming african violet) was won by Mrs. Robert Heyliger. AVSA Gold Rosette went to Mrs. Charles Cramond for: “Wedgewood”, “Water Lily’’, and “Pink Waltz’’. The Purple Rosette award went to Miss Jo Jamke for “Angela’’, “Pride of Rochester’’, and ‘‘Calumet Beacon’’. The TALLAHASSEE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (Florida) won the Green Rosette for their show. Mrs. H. C. Mills won the National Gold Rosette. This club is a little over 2 years old. The following Clubs also won the National Green Rosette for their shows: VIOLET SUNSET CHAPTER OF PANAMA CITY (Florida) “The Miracle Strip with Violets’’; FRIENDLY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB “Gateway to Violets’’. THE PATRIOTS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (Massachus¬ etts) was invited by the Massachusetts Horticulture So¬ ciety to put on an educational display at their Harvest Show, The display consisted of violets suffering from malnutrition to lack of water to prize winning specimens. The violets that were “ill’’ were placed in hospital rooms, with the proper “medication’’ shown to cure their sick¬ nesses. The Club was awarded a prize of merit by the Massachusetts Horticulture Society for their display. The NEW YORK STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY held their 12th annual convention and show, “Violets Along the Seaway’’, which won the National Green Rosette. In the amateur division Queen of Show, “Strawberry Shortcake’’, Mrs. Kenneth Jones; Runner Up, ‘‘Persian Joy’’, Alan Copenhagen; Junior Queen, “White Perfection’’, Mrs. K. Jones. The National Gold Rosette was won by Mrs. Harvey Hill for “Masquerade’’, “Master Blue’’, and “Lilian Jar- rett’’. Mrs. Hill also won the New York State Origination Tri-Color award for “Pink Riot’’. The National Silver Sweepstakes Bowl was won by Mrs. Kenneth Jones. Mrs. Harold Reinhart won Queen in the decorative classes, with Mrs. Ethel Champion runner up. The Frank Burton Trophy for blue ribbon violet from the farthest distance was won by Mrs. Helen Van Zele, Lemon Grove, California, with “Flying Tiger’’, The Yearbook award, first prize was won by SAINTPAULIA OF WILLIAMSVILLE, New York. There were many witty and interesting speakers at the meetings, beautiful slides were shown by Lyndon Lyon and Michael Kartuz; Cordelia Rienhardt conducted the judging school. The convention ended with all saying “See you in Miami in ’66’’! The HAZARDVILLE HI HOPES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, Connecticut, third annual show “Circus of Violets’’ which featured three rings dominated by the colorful violets, won the National Green Rosette. Queen of Show “Red Cadet’’- was won by Mrs. Florence Grey. Junior Queen, “Crown of Red’’, was won by Mrs. Ruth Hansen. The Jumbo Award, “Little Giant Pink’’ went to Mrs. Helen Daziens. In the artistic class, Mrs. Genevieve Zavisza won top honors. PROGRAMS OF INTEREST! When members of LIVINGSTON COUNTY & VICINITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB (New York) spend vacations abroad, such as their Lewis Cook did, the Club spends an evening “visiting countries in Europe and Far East via slides’’ "HOW I GROW A SHOW PLANT" was the topic of Mrs. Albert Lefebvre’s talk as guest speaker at the METROPO¬ LITAN ST. LOUIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY'S (Missouri) annual luncheon. ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCIL (Colorado) had a hybridizing and planting of seeds program con¬ ducted by Violet Carr & Ella Kiesling, with demonstra¬ tions ACTUALLY shown. AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF DENVER, CHAPTER # 1 (Colorado) makes a yearly visit to shut-ins, generally at a holiday time. RAINBOW AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (Colorado) at their last meeting of the season holds an AUCTION of small plants. Before show time, the HAPPY 'OURS AFRICAN VIOLET SO¬ CIETY (New Jersey) holds a study group at a regular meeting session, on their forthcoming show schedule. Also passed on to us is this quote made by Frank Burton (who 63 MARCH COMING EVENTS March 19-20 15th annual show and plant sale, AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF GREATER KANSAS CITY at Garden Center Bldg., 5200 Pennsylvania, in Jacob Loose Park, Kansas City, Missouri, ^hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) TOP WINNERS — “Pretty as a Picture" was the theme of the Green Thumb AVS show in Fayetteville, Ark., Framed in the picture is Reny's Ruffles. Left to right are Mrs. Charles Stewart with Crown of Red, blue ribbon win¬ ner; Mrs. Tred Kerr holding Giant Blue Crest, gold ribbon winner for best plant in show; and Mrs. Harry Parker, club president, hold¬ ing Mrs. Kerr's Blue Modiste, purple ribbon winner for second place. was guest speaker at one of their meetings) “If what you are doing works well for you, don’t make a drastic change’’. Methods on preparing violets for show, new soil mixes, violets from seeds, and various ways to raise violets from a leaf were subjects of interest at the BALTIMORE AFRICAN CLUB (Maryland) meetings. The PHILADEPHIA CENTER CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY had four florists who specialize in African violets speak on the care of violets, plus a professor from Rutgers University. The FRIENDLY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB (Massachusetts) had as their guest speaker a gesneriad specialist (Including A. V. S.) who also is president of the PATRIOTS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (Massachusetts). What was special about this meeting? Friendly AVC invited all PATRIOTS AVS members to attend that meeting. NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (Massachusetts) is going “great guns’’ on their workshops which start 30 minutes before regular meeting time. V/hat's discussed? Everything from how to put a violet into a pot to neces¬ sary equipment for making a prize winning arrangement. These workshops are especially appreciated by their new members and a good refresher for the “pros’’. Not only does the NEW YORK CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (New York) monthly bulletin carry violet “hints’’, but hints on other Gesneriads. Their latest bulletin men¬ tions "DOLLBABY", generic hybrid, miniature that grows well either in sunlight or under artificial, but needs good humidity for blooms. The CHAIN O' LAKES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB (Illinois) not only visits and furnishes violets to members in homes for the aged, but also repots their violets for them. The NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY (New York) was provided with a guest speaker from Sylvania Electric Co., subject- “How to Grow Under Artificial Lights’’. This club puts out an annual Yearbook-Roster-Constitution, which lists all present members, past and present officers, cur¬ rent year program, and their bylaws. Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life — not by our standard of liv¬ ing; by our measure of giving — not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness — not by our seeming greatness. March 25-26 March 25-26 March 25-26 March 25-26 March 26-27 March 26-27 March 26-27 March 26-27 Mar. 26-27 APRIL April 1-2 April 2-3 April 2-3 April 2-3 2nd annual show, “Way Out West With African Violets’’, AFRICAN VIOLET SOCITY OF SOUTH BAY at Palo Alto Savings, Com¬ munity Room, Cupertino, CALIFORNIA. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 10 a.m_ to 5:30 p.m. “Ten Years of HAPPY HOURS’’, HAPPY ’OURS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Show at Hawthorne Fire House # 1, Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne, NEW JERSEY. 17th Annual show “March of Violets’’, AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SPRING- FIELD at Strawbridge and Clothier, Baltimore Pike and Woodland Ave., Springfield, PENN¬ SYLVANIA. 6th Annual Show “Living With Violets’’, OLD DOMINION AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB at Woodward & Lothrop’s, 7 Corners Store, Falls Church, VIRGINIA. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “Vio¬ let Review’’, TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Show at Board of Educa¬ tion Building, 33 W. Lugonia, Redlands, CALIFORNIA. “Our Easter Parade’’, THE CONNECTICUT SHORELINE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Show at Garden Exchange, Madison Ave., Trum¬ bull, CONNE(H'ICUT. 12th Annual Show, LONG ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY at Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 404 N Main St., Freeport, L. I., NEW YORK. Annual show, MOHAWK VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, INC., at Y.W.C.A., 44 Washington Ave., Schenectady, NEW YORK. 14th annual show ‘‘Enchanted Gardens,’’ ST. LOUIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY in Floral Display House at Missouri Botanical Gardens, 2315 Tower Grove Ave., St, Louis Mo., (hours 2 to 5 p.m., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 12th Annual Show, THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF INGLEWOOD, at Business & Pro¬ fessional Women’s Clubhouse, 820 Java St., Inglewood, CALIFORNIA. 13th Annual Show “Violets a Go-Go’’, BOR¬ DER CITIES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Dom Polski Hall, 5505 E, McNichols, Detroit, MICHIGAN. Annual Show. SPARKLING WATERS AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at American Legion Hall, Route 121, Grassy Hill Rd., Orange, CON- NECnCUT. (hours: 1:30 to 6 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 8th Annual Show “African Violets in Ye 64 April April April April April April April April April April April April April May April May Olde Philadelphia”, AFRICAN VIOLET SO¬ CIETY OF PHILADELPHIA, at Watertower Recreation Center, Hartwell Lane & Ardsley St., Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA (hours 12 to 6 p.m.) 2-3 2nd Annual Show ‘‘Carousel of Violets”, RHODE ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, at Fraser Hall, 461 Smithfield Ave., Pawtuc¬ ket, RHODE ISLAND (hours 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) 15-16 8th Annual Show ‘‘Spring Magic” SANTA CLARA VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Auditorium of the Emporium, Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, CALIFORNIA (hours 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) 15- 16 ‘‘Memory Lane”, MID-MICHIGAN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Chadwick Memorial Garden Center, Grand Rapids Museum, Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN (hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) 16- 17 5th Annual show ‘‘Violets Through the Years” THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCIL, at Mural Room, Heart of Denver Motor Hotel, 1100 E. Colfax, Denver, COLORADO (hours 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.) 17 ‘‘Violets a Go-Go”, LIVINGSTON COUNTRY & VICINITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Town Hall, Geneseo, NEW YORK. 20 FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY of Grand Rapids, Michigan, annual show in the Black and Silver Room of the Civic Auditorium in Grand Rapids Michigan. Theme, ‘‘Violet Wonderland.” The president is Mrs. I. J. Drake, 8144 Northland Dr., N. E., Rockford, Mich. 20-23 Annual Show, NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, at Northshore Auditorium, Peabody, MASSACHUSETTS. 22- 23 4th Annual Show ‘‘Violets Around the Clock”, WINDSOR AFRICAN VIOLET SO¬ CIETY, at Trinity Methodist Church, Park Ave., Windsor, CONNECTICUT (hours 6-9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) 23 ‘‘Violets Victorian”, TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, contact: Mrs. John J. Paul, Sr., 36 South 7th St., Easton, PENNSYLVANIA for place. 23- 24 10th annual spring show and plant sale, ‘‘Winners on Parade”, AFRICAN VIOLET SO¬ CIETY OF GREATER NEW YORK, INC., at Queens Botanical Gardens, 43-50 Main street. Flushing, Long Island, N. Y. (hours 1:30 to 9 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 23-24 ‘‘Stairway to the Stars”, SEIATTLE SAINT- PAULIA SOCIETY, INC., at Norway Center, 300 Third Ave. West, Seattle, WASHINGTON (hours 2-9 p.m.; 12 to 7 p.m.) 28-29 16th Annual Show ‘‘Around the World With Violets”, AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF TREN¬ TON, af Trenton Times Building, 500 Perry St., Trenton, NEW JERSEY (hours: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) 30 13th Annual Show ‘‘Showers of Violets”, 1 JAMESTOWN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Gold Room, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown, NEW YORK. 30 11th Annual Convention and Show ‘‘Prelude 1 to Violets” ILLIONIS STATE AFRICAN VIO¬ LET SOCIETY, at Edgewater Beach Hotel, 5349 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, ILUNOIS (hours: 2-10 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) SPECIAL AWARD — The LEHIGH VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY'S educational table at their an¬ nual show, was given a special award by the judges. Information on soil mixes, diseases, arti¬ ficial light growing, plus many other hints were readily available to the public, besides free liter¬ ature on good growing hints. Mrs. Beatrice Suter is “manning" booth. April May April May April May April May April May 30 ‘‘Violets Around the World”, LOWER CON- 1 NECTICUT VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Essex Town Hall, Essex, CONNECTICUT. 30 ‘‘May Day Fair of Violets” POMONA VALLEY 1 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, at United States National Bank of LaVerne, Bonita & ‘‘D” St., LaVerne, CALIFORNIA. 30 5th Annual Show ‘‘Yar Du Const!” (Yes You 1 Can!), LEHIGH VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, at Pennsylvania Power & Light Bldg., 9th & Hamilton Sts. Allentown, PENN¬ SYLVANIA. (hours 3-8 p.m.; 1-8 p.m.) 30 ‘‘Holidays with Violets”, DES MOINES 1 AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS # 1 and 2, at Fil- tr Plant Waterworks Park, Des Moines, IOWA. 30 7th Annual Show ‘‘Suddenly It’s Spring”, 1 BAY STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, at Worcester County Horticultural Hall, Wor¬ cester, MASSACHUSETTS. MAY May 5-6 ‘‘Bouquets of Violets” WEST END AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Hutzler’s Westview Hall, at Westview Shopping Center, Baltimore, MARY¬ LAND. May 6-7 12th Annual Show ‘‘African Violet Paradise”, BALTIMORE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Eastpoint Shopping Center Hall, 1829 East¬ ern Ave., Baltimore, MARYLAND, (hours 3-10 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) May 7 12th Annual Show COMMUNITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, at Memorial Bldg., 590 Main St., Melrose, MASSACHUSETTS (hours 1- 8:30 p.m.) May 7 4th Annual Show ‘‘A Melody in African Vio¬ lets”, NEW YORK CITY AFRICAN SOCIETY, at Henry Hudson Hotel, 353 West 57 St., New- York City, NEW YORK. May 13-14 Annual Spring Meeting, NEW YORK STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, at Charter House Hotel, Transit Rd., (off Thruway Elxit 49), Williamsville, NEW YORK, (tours to Niagara Falls, Botanical Gardens, etc. are being planned.) May 23-24 Annual Show NAUGATONIC AFRICAN VIO¬ LET SOCIETY, at Boothe Memorial Park, Stratford, CONNEIJTICUT, (hours 1-6 p.m. ; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 65 dry, I water them gradually so they won’t get crown rot. Of course, I try to keep my best plants under fluorescent lights in the basement. I am not able to control the temperature, but the basement isn’t far off 70 degree F. most of the time. I keep my tropical fish collection near the violets in two large bowls with aerators running so the air is moist. I water my plants from the top, trying very hard not to get water on the leaves. Some¬ times I water them with quite a lot of water, letting it drain in a dish and then removing the plant when the water has finished running through it. I water the plant when the soil feels dry and I don’t if the soil is still moist. Plastic pots seem to hold the water longer and I have better luck with them when the fur¬ nace is turned on. Since my soil is so light, the aeration is probably all right with these pots. I try to keep the pots small because I think violets bloom better when they are root- bound. So far I haven’t had any trouble with pests and insects. I have used an antrol violet spray SANDRA CAVENDER Violet Sitter at 13; Now She’s Grower at 16 Sandra Cavender 3605 Darlington Road N .W . Canton, Ohio 44708 I have been an African Violet collector and fan for 3 years — since I was 13. I be¬ came my grandmother’s violet sitter at that time when she was away from home and all of you know how love develops. This winter I took care of all grandmother’s plants for most of the winter. But, of course, at 16, I’m just a beginner in violet care. I have learned a lot from experts. We are lucky to have Mrs. Pearle Turner living nearby for our friend. My grand¬ mother is Mrs. Ross McLaren, a life member of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. I use Mrs. Carlos Parks’ soil mixture: 101/4 quarts sterilized sharp sand, 101/4 quarts peat moss or black magic and 1 package of U.C. Mix and mix well. To root leaves, I put a little piece of screen in the bottom of the pot, then allowing about 1 inch of stem on the leaf (I dip the stem in fermate). I put in a little soil and fill the pot with vermiculite. I wet this thoroughly and then put in the leaves. After that, I keep the vermiculite only slightly damp and when the leaf stands up straight, it has roots. I always make sure that the plant is wet when I remove a leaf from it. And when my plants get very up over the plants even though I think that sprays shouldn’t touch the leaves. I have to cover the fish and be very careful with sprays in the basement, so I don’t use them there. My worst trouble is remembering to use 1/4 of the recommended strength of plant food mixed with water at watering time. Every other week, I use Rapid-gro mostly, but I have blossom-booster for mature plants. The funniest thing that has happened to me is when my Lilian Jarrett fell into a plastic bucket of soapy water that I was using to clean the table. My arm bumped the pot as I picked up a stick from the floor. The plants set on gravel in a huge aluminum tray on this table, but I had this one out to look for suckers. I had a cake of soap floating on the water and I had used this basket so that I could use a sponge mop in it to clean the floor later. Quick¬ ly, I grabbed the plant and rushed over to let clean water run over it. Then I let it sit in the dark until the next day. Not a thing happened to it. It won’t be long before I’ll be entering college. Aptitude tests suggested that I could be an artist or maybe a farmer. Fish and 66 violets were responsible for this, I suppose. One.' ambition though is realized. I’ll soon be a life member of the African Violet Society of America. Now I can dream of being a National African Violet Society judge. Moth¬ er is a National Flower Show Judge and grandmother is a Violet Judge, so it runs in the family to love flowers, especially African Violets. Carolyn K. Rector Paid High Tribute Mrs. D. W. Robinson Los Angeles, Calif. Members and guests of the African Violet Council of Southern California paid high trib¬ ute to Mrs. Carolyn K. Rector at a luncheon with Mrs. D. W. Robinson as mistress of cere¬ monies. A native of Oregon, Mrs. Rector as a farm girl became interested in cross pollination and grafting of plants. Back on Dec. 7, 1941, Mrs. Rector was presented a gift of two African violet leaves. The only thing she knew about them was that you could grow plants from these leaves. The nurseryman knew nothing about them. In fact, he referred to them as “Santa Paula Violets”. Her first plant proved a disappointment. It did not bloom. But she refused to give up. Making the plant flower was a challenge. She finally analyzed its needs and eventually succeeded in making it bloom. In 1941 there were only 10 varieties of African Violets and in 1944 only 14 types in cultivation. Today she has 700 plants of 400 varieties, although there are an estimated 16,000 varieties. Because she wanted to share her informa¬ tion with other violet enthusiasts across the nation, she published her first book, “How to Grow African Violets” in 1951. It has been reprinted five times and re-publishbd in Eng¬ land; and was revised in 1956 and 1962. Her variety lists were published in 1953, 1956 and 1960. She compiled the first “Master List of African Violets,” published by the African Violet Society of America, Inc. Since then subsequent “Master Lists”, compiled by Adele Tretter, have been published in the AVS Mag¬ azine annually as supplements to the original 1935-1963 list. Mrs. Rector has achieved recognition as a grower, hybridizer, author and lecturer; is a charter member of the Los Angeles and San Pedro African Violet societies; holds honorary GETS AWARD— “Mrs. Carolyn K. Rector, charter member and lifetime member of the African Violet Society of America, Inc., was paid high tribute at a luncheon by the African Violet Council of Southern California. Mrs. Raymond Powell, coun¬ cil president, assists Mrs. Rector in holding a reso¬ lution presented her by Supervisor Kenneth Hahn on behalf of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as Mrs, D. W. Robinson, who served as emcee, looks on. life memberships in 13 African violet societies and clubs in California; and is the wife of Albert E. Rector of San Pedro, Calif. At the luncheon congratulations were re¬ ceived from many outstanding citizens, includ¬ ing Mrs. L. B. Johnson and Gov. Edmund G. Brown. She was the recipient of a “money tree” from her California friends. IDEAL VIOLET STANDS Each stand will take the following pot sizes Standard & Squatty 3” — -Standard & Squatty 4” 2 Heights ... 4” & 6” Ideal for Violet Shows — Ideal for Your Windows Ideol fOT Coratmerdal Dl^hrys 6 for $5.00 postpaid. West of Mississippi $5.50 Quantity rates to clubs & resale WE DO NOT SHIP PLANTS. RICHARD VIOLET GARDENS — • Visitors Welcome — 4927 Transit Hoad WilliainsviUe 21, N. Y. CHOICEST OF NEW VIOLETS 67 Boyce Edens Research Fund Grows With Speakers' Fees; Memoriams Cordelia Rienhardt, Chairman 4463 W. Seneca Tpk. Syracuse, N. Y. 13215 Hi friends! How fast the seasons roll around. By the time you are reading this it will be almost spring and National convention time. We are, of course, planning to go to Miami. That’s the wonderful part of being an active member of this great society of ours. If you attend conventions reg¬ ularly, you get to see just about every part of these United States. I know I never would have seen California if it hadn’t been for the Violet Convention there. And now Florida! Would you believe that neither my husband or myself have ever seen Florida? One almost hates to admit it, it’s like saying you be¬ long to President Johnson’s poverty program. But with us it has always been the problem of leaving the plants. We are going to do it this year, come h i or high water. We are leaving the plants in tender hands and hope for the best. If we can do it, so can you, so I will be looking forward to seeing you all in Miami. So many of your names have become familiar to me now and I enjoy reading about your clubs and activities that I really feel as if I know you. Please stop me and tell me who you are so I can know you personally. The Tinaris started the ball rolling last year by donating money from speaking engage¬ ments to the research fund and now many of you are doing this. Also many have accepted my idea of memoriams of loved ones given to research. These two items alone have swelled our funds considerably and we Thank You all sincerely. Hearty thanks also to the following clubs and individuals who have contributed during this period from Sept. 10th to Dec. 5th, 1965: AVS of Greater Montreal, Canada $ 15.00 AVS of Syracuse, N. Y. In loving memory of Lucille Herrald, charter member and past president who passed away in June . . 50.00 Star Sapphire AVC, Cottage Grove, Minnesota . 2.00 The Taylorville AVC No. 1 and 2, Taylorville, Ill. — _ 10.00 Milwaukee County AVS, Wisconsin -- 15.00 Wisconsin Council of AVC, Courtesy of Dorothy Gray, in lieu of speaker’s fee _ _ _ _ - 25.00 Courtesy of Dorothy Sponenburgh, in lieu of judging expense. _ 10.00 Springfield AVS, Springfield, Mis¬ souri _ - 5.00 Baton Rouge AVS, Baton Rouge, La . 5.00 Lehigh Valley AVS, Allentown, Pa., Courtesy of the Philadelphia judges, in lieu of expenses . . . . 15.00 Knight & Ladies Club, St. Louis, Mo. .. 10.00 Loyalist AVS of Canada, St. John, New Brunswick . 5.00 Oconomowoc AVS, Oconomowoc, Wis¬ consin _ _ 5.00 Little River AVC, Miami Shores, Florida . 5.00 The Green Thumb AVC, Attleboro, Mass. _ 5.00 Long Island AVS, New York, Courtesy of Frank Tinari, in lieu of speaker’s fee. . . 25.00 South Bay AVS, Redondo Beach, Calif. . . 5.00 Bergen County AVS, New Jersey . 10.00 Patriots AVS of Middlesex Coimty, Mass. . 5.00 Lone Star AVS of Dallas, Texas . 10.00 Hialeah AVS of Hialeah, Florida . 5.00 AVS of Denver, Colo., Chapter 1 . 10.00 Happy ’Ours AVS, Hawthorne, New Jersey, Courtesy of Frank Burton, in lieu of speaker’s expenses . 25.00 Urban Suburban AVS, Park Ridge, Ill. . 5.00 Jr. Monday Club of Fox Chase, Phil¬ adelphia, Pa. Courtesy of Frank Tinari, in lieu of speaker’s fee . 25.00 St. Clair County AVC, East St. Louis, Ill . 5.00 Old Dominion AVC, Alexandria, Va., Courtesy of Anne Tinari loan of slide program . 5.00 County Belles AVC, St. Louis, Mo . 5.00 Evanston Saintpaulia Club, Ill. Cour¬ tesy Adeline Krogman, in lieu of speaker’s fee . 10.00 Town and County AVS, Yucaipa, 68 Calif. Courtesy of Helen and Joan Van Zele, in lieu of speaker’s fee . 10.00 AVS of San Francisco, Calif. . . 25.00 AVS of the East Bay, California _ 25.00 GOD’S GIFT Mrs. J. Frathel 252 Clay Ave. Rochester, New York It seems many people feel the same about many things. We find a flower we like, our African violet. The urge to have them in all colors becomes so great we travel all over the world to purchase them, stopping at motels at night, carrying the boxes inside with us, water¬ ing them, seeing that they are covered while driving when the windows are open (a mite might fly in). They are treated so tenderly. I know, I have traveled that road. Even though I have lost count of the number I have, I still purchase some choice varieties for crossing. I am like a child in a candy store. I want this one and this one. Oh! I must have one of those. It is so very hard to control myself, for I must only buy the finest, the most profuse bloomers, with the strongest growing foliage. Only plants with the finest traits may be crossed with mine. It is still a great thrill to come home with a box of treasures. When they are placed on the table, and the box is opened, don’t you catch your breath at all that loveliness? I do. I just sit there looking, admiring this one, then that one. Once these plants are your friends, they are very hard to give up. I hope I never have to. Our violets brought my sister and me very close. It was a bond between us, going to shows, seeing who receives the most blue ribbons. Then she moved outside the city. With her lovely new home she lost interest in her violets, and gave them all away. I missed her. We seldom saw each other, so I worked harder with my plants. They rewarded my efforts by becoming more beautiful than ever. One day I asked my sister to come over to see my new varieties. After awhile she came, she saw, she was conquered. I gave her a box of baby plants that she admired. That was it. Once again her benches are erected. New plants are filling them up fast. They have won her heart again. We are on the phone talking, violets, violets, violets! Once they steal your heart, I believe the love will stay there. For they will do wonderful things for your life if you will let them. Frank Tinari, Paul Rockelmann On Symposium Paul Rockelmann and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tinari, members of the Africian Violet Society of America, Inc., were among the speakers at the one-day African Violet Symposium sponsor¬ ed by the Philadelphia Flower Show, Inc., in the auditorium of the Pennsylvania Horticulture society at Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa., under the direction of Professor Harry 0. Yates, Jr., field secretary of the Philadelphia Flower Show, Inc. W. Atlee Burpee, Jr., president of the Philadelphia Flower Show, Inc., greeted a large and enthusiastic audience to this first African Violet Symposium ever held in Philadelphia. Mrs. Ernesta Ballard, executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Horticulture, warmly wel¬ comed the guests who attended from many of the nearby and distant African violet societies. Members from the two Philadelphia societies, the Springfield, Del Co. Society, Lehigh Valley African Violet Society, the New Jersey societies, and the Delaware African Violet Society from Wilmington, were among many of the African Violet clubs represented. Dr. Herbert T. Streu gave a very informa¬ tive talk and showed slides on “Nematodes and Their Effect on African Violets.” Professor Malcolm R. Harrison spoke on “Soils and the Soluble Salts Problem,” demon¬ strating with charts and literature was distribut¬ ed. Paul Rockelmann of Eischer Greenhouses, Lynwood, N.J., spoke on “Propagation by Seeds and Cuttings.” Erank Tinari of Tinari Greenhouses, Beth- ayres. Pa., gave “The History of Saintpaulias From Early Beginings in 1890,” and Mrs. Frank Tinari told of “Growing and Using Violets in the Home.” There were several panel discussions with many interesting and varied questions from the audience moderated by the host Professor Yates. Mrs. Mildred La Badie, of the Philadelphia African Violet Society showed slides on plant culture of the violets and displayed violets under fluorescent lights. Both Fischer Greenhouses and Tinari Greenhouses set up displays of African violets and other gesneriads. 69 STERILIZE Am BE SURE Bernard D. Greeson Milwaukee, Wisconsin African Violet growers are inviting trouble when soil is used which has not been sterilized. Many violet failures begin in the soil. Besides the deadly root nematodes which are present in most soils, there are many other soil pests such as grubs, wire worms, ants, and earthworms — ^the latter generally considered valuable in soil — can all do great damage to the violet root system. Spores of molds and fungus di¬ seases are ever present in all soil. The beginnings in egg or larvae stage, of some above-ground pests, such as thrips, are also to be found in soil that has not been ster¬ ilized. To fail to use sterilized soil is to disregard the oft-repeated admonition: “Pre¬ vention is Best — A Cure May Be Too Late”. There is no assurance either, that because the soil you use is attractively packaged and displayed in your favorite garden shop, it is a sterilized medium and safe to use for violets or other house plants. There are some soils on the market that are clearly marked: “Steri¬ lized” or “Composed of Sterile Components”. But, unfortunately, most packaged soils are not so marked. Neither is it safe to assume that because you have not previously had any trouble with a specific soil, that this will always be the case. Batches of soil may vary widely from one in which the count of harmful pathogens is small to one which is highly infested. VC- 13 Treatment-Not Sterilization Some have the idea that VC-13 is a “cure- all” and that when a soil is treated with this excellent nemacide, all harmfull soil pests are killed. This is not necessarily true. VC-13 was originally developed to rid soils of root nematodes. More recently, Stim-U-Plant VC-13 with chlorodane was introduced. This soil in¬ secticide will effect a kill of nematodes and many other soil pests .. but it is not the equi¬ valent of complete soil sterilization. Both VC-13 regular concentration and Stim-U-Plant VC-13 are good for the purpose for which they were developed. I would be the last to say that if your soil is sterilized, you do not need these insecticides. Rather, I would be the first to say _ sterilize all soil AND treat with VC-13 in one of the two available formulations. In October, we set up a commercial supply sales table at the Wisconsin State African Vio¬ let Show. The show was well attended and there were many violet hobbyists who stopped by our table. Among the many items displayed were three different kinds of packaged violet soils. We were pleased that the most frequent question asked about these soils was: “Is this soil sterilized?” This is the correct question to ask. It is encouraging to note that more and more violet growers realize the importance of using sterile soil. But even if the soil has been sterilized _ you may be on the safer side to be skeptical about all soil _ and sterilize even so. Pasteurization the Correct Term The term, “sterilization”, though quite commonly used, is not really quite accurate. The term, “pasteurization”, is perhaps a better and more correct term to use. Pasteurization processes are aimed to eradicate harmful pests, bacteria, weed seeds and the like. Since there are many bacteria in the soil which are essen¬ tial to plant life and growth, it is important not to carry these precautions so far that these too are destroyed. Then the soil becomes dead and useless, and will not support plant life well. Synthetic or "Soil-less" Mixes Some soil mixes, which are somewhat in¬ accurately described as “synthetic”, are put to¬ gether or “built-up” by mixing together various sterile organic and inorganic substances. Marie Dannemiller’s famous “Nature’s Way” African Violet Soil, mixed commercially by Fred Veith of Cincinnati, Ohio, for home violet growers, is a “built-up” soil. Such a soil composed of numerous substances needed for plant growth, such as phosphate rock, greensand, charcoal, and the like, become alive by the addition of helpful and lifegiving bacteria in the form of organic compost, Activo and Vitaloam. Here the phosphate rock, greensand, etc., are obviously sterile. But composts might not be sterile in terms of harmful bacteria. In the case of “Nature’s Way”, I know that only pas¬ teurized composts are used. This is very likely true with most “built-up” soils. Where it is known that the elements that were built into the soil are sterile or pasteurized, there is no real need for sterilization. Yet, being very much imbued with the need for prevention and want¬ ing always to be on the safe side, I always treat 70 this soil with a nemacide and add “P-40” Systemic Miticide to protect against mites. Methods of Sterilizing Soil Soils are sterilized (pasteurized) by two main means (1) by heat and (2) by chemicals. Where a boiler is available which will provide steam, and which has the proper connections to deliver live steam-this is probably the best way to eradicate soil pathogens. Steam is com¬ monly used in most commercial greenhouses and by some producers of packaged soils. In the greenhouse, steam sterilization is accomplished by forcing live steam, under pres¬ sure, through the soil by means of perforated tile or pipes. The soil is covered with sheet plastic and a temperature of 180-200 degrees F is maintained for 30 minutes to one hour. One commercial grower, I know, sterilizes soil in the bed of a small automobile trailer. Steam sterilization can be accomplished by the home gardener by the use of (1) pressure cooker or canner, and (2) by baking the soil in an oven. Pressure Cooker Method Unless you have a large pressure canner, it will hardly pay to bother with this method because the ordinary home pressure cooker will not accommodate very much soil .. a one pound coffee can full at the most. In any case, the method is to pour a small amount of water in the bottom of the cooker until the level is ap¬ proximately at the level of the bottom of the wire rack found in most pressure cookers or canners. Put the soil in a can that will fit into the rack. Then the cooker lid is secured in position, heat is applied until the pressure reaches approximately 15 poimds. This should be maintained for 30-45 minutes. When the pressure has subsided, the soil is removed and allowed to cool. Baking Method Using a roaster or baking pan with a tight lid, the soil should be kept at a temperature of 180 degrees for about an hour. If you have a thermometer such as is used when roasting a turkey, this can be stuck into the soil so as to be sure that the entire soil mass is evenly heated. The soil should be moist so that steam will be formed in the roaster and will permeate the soil. Don't Over-do It!i In soil sterilization by heat, as in the use of pesticides, some people are apt to reason that if a little is good, more will be better. It is im¬ portant, as stated before, that beneficial bacteria are not destroyed. This can happen easily if temperatures are allowed to exceed 180-200 degrees or if time limits stated above are not observed by the same token, the time should not be counted until the correct temperature or pressure has been reached — otherwise the pasteurization may not be complete. Boiling Water Drench Method This method is not recommended because (1) high temperatures, required to effect a “sure-kill”, are hard to maintain, (2) it takes a long time for the soil to dry out so that it is usable, and (3) valuable food elements may be leached out of the soil. Pasteurization Problems Very often, there are problems which re¬ sult from soil pasteurization by heat. One problem, already mentioned, is the possible eli¬ mination of helpful bacteria. To remedy this, bacteria-bearing substances such as Active, Re- Vita, etc., may be added to build up these losses. Not so easily remedied, is the chance that there will be a number of chemical reactions in the soil which are promoted by heat. These may result in the build-up of certain toxic substances in the soil such as ammonia and the reduction of soil nitrates to nitrites. Here the remedy is to leach the soil with water several times to wash out the harmful toxic substances. There is only one way to be sure about this build-up and that is to have the soil tested or test it yourself with a convenient home soil testing kit. A high nitrogen count may indicate the presence of toxic substances. Tests also show that heat-treated soil tends to dry out more quickly than un-sterilized (by heat) soil. This is because capillary action of water is reduced. Where this has happened, plants tend to grow roots near the top of the soil rather than to grow downward . . parti¬ cularly where plants are top-watered. In spite of these problems, it is certain that the odds are in favor of plants grown in pasteurized soil as against those grown in un¬ sterilized soil. Steam treatment and baking will result in some unpleasant odors, but will soon disappear. Too, there is some work connected with steril¬ izing by these methods. But the end results is soil which will provide your plants with a safe medium for vigorous growth and prolific florescence. Chemical Sterilization There are several advantages and dis¬ advantages involved in chemical sterilization of soil. Certainly one very great advantage over sterilization with heat, is that, with chemicals, it is easier. Probably the great dis¬ advantage with chemical usage over heat is that 71 with heat, weed seeds are killed whereas with chemical usage, weeds are not all eradicated. However, I have used the chemical method for several years, and have not been greatly both¬ ered by weeds in violet soil. Numerous chemical compounds are avail¬ able for soil sterilization. But most of them are packaged or bottled in large quantity and thus are not suitable for the home gardener and violet grower. Dowfume MC-2 is available in a one pound can but requires an applicator which involves additional expense. Vaparn is a soil fumigant widely used by commercial greenhouses, but this is available only in one gallon jugs. Also, Vapam has a very unpleasant odor. Fumi-Soil Capsules are available in a small package (24 capsules). This is enough to ade¬ quately fumigate approximately 12 bushels of soil. How Fumi-Soil Capsules Work The active ingredient in these capsules is ethylene dibromide. There are four cubic centimeters of this ingredient in each capsule. The capsules are made of water-soluble gelatin. When they are placed in moist soil, the gelatin dissolves, and the fumigant is released. It slowly permeates the soil mass-killing soil pests that are present in the soil. How to Use Fumi-Soil Capsules Bury two capsules half-way down in a bushel of soil. The soil must be fairly moist so that the capsules will be dissolved. To speed the process, make a hole in the soil with a round stick about the size of a broom handle- drop in the capsule-and pour a little water in the hole-after which the capsules should be covered with soil. It is also helpful to have the soil in a warm area as warmth helps the processes of capsule dissolution and gas per¬ meation. Keep the soil container tightly covered for five to seven days. Before using the soil, let it aerate for two or three days. When the odor of the fumigant is gone, the soil is ready to use. Soil treated with ethylene dibromide should be free of nematodes and other soil pests, eggs, larvae, etc., which cause most violet troubles. Some growers, however, treat the soil with a VC- 13 drench first, and then treat with Fumi-Soil. This may not be necessary-but it does no harm. So far as can be determined from the literature available, these two soil in¬ secticides are completely compatible with each other. In both cases, however, the soil should be thoroughly aerated before it is used for plants or seeds. “P-40” or other systemic insecticides should not be added until after the soil has been treated with a nemacide and soil fumi¬ gant. The order of treatment then is (1) VC-13 drench (2) Fumi-soil capsule fumigation, and (3) addition of systemic insecticide. Can Chemically Sterilized Soil Be Handled Safely? If the soil has been adequately aerated, there is little if any danger involved in handl¬ ing. There might be some people who are al¬ lergic to these chemicals-but then that is true with many things. Some people are allergic to feathers, for example. Others are not. Thus, it could be generally stated that most people would be able to handle chemically sterilized soil without experiencing any ill effects. If there is a question in your mind about the matter, then it would be a good idea to use rubber gloves to handle the soil. Certainly, it is wise to wash your hands after handling the soil, but this you will do in handling any soil, chemically or heat sterilized. Likewise, with soil containing “P-40”, the concentration of sodium selenate in this com¬ pound is 2% and spread through the soil-the concentration is much less. Thus, it can be concluded that soil treated with “P-40”, a nemacide such as VC-13 and Fumi-Soil Capsules is relatively safe to handle as long as ordinary precautions are taken-i.e., wash your hands after handling, do not smoke or eat while using, do not inhale the fumes, etc. Chemical Sterilization is a method very widely used by home gardeners and commer¬ cial growers. The same is true of heat sterili¬ zation. Whether you use one method or the other, is a matter for individual decision. The im¬ portant thing is that sterilization, whatever the means, is a “MUST” in good growing practice. CASA CONTENTA (Continued from Page 33) dry on top, take a small bulb — I use an ear syringe — and give each just a few drops. Now about water. Use rain water if you possibly can. I do, and in Southern California where we seldom get more than seven or eight of the normal eleven inches that isn’t easy. We live on a rather dangerous curve and at night cars have piled up in our front yard and I hear none of it, but, let one drop of rain fall on the roof and I am up and out. With the willing (Continued on Page 80) 72 TRUE MINIATURES ■ ■ Texas Woman Tells How to Grow Plants Mrs. L E. Willis 540 Iris Drive Irving, Texas 75060 I have been collecting miniature and semi-miniature varieties of African Vio¬ lets since they first became available. I have found that the commercial growers are much too generous with the terms miniature and semi-miniature. Of the fifteen plants I ordered this last spring, all of the smaller varieties according to the grow¬ ers, not over five could really be called miniatures. Most of the rest would grow as large as dinner plates, if shifted to larger pots. To me, a true miniature has a small size and miniature foliage. I think it is a shame that the commercial growers have been allowed to call a miniature any plant which happens to bloom while it is still small. A true miniature does not have to be stripped back in order to keep it small. It is discourag¬ ing to the seasoned grower, and especially to the beginner, to buy a plant that is supposed to remain small, and have it grow as large as a standard variety. I have in my collection a re¬ gistered variety listed on almost all commercial lists as a tiny miniature. I saw this same plant on the National Award table at one of our re¬ cent Dallas shows. I might add that it was a winner, and a beautiful standard size plant. Miniatures just seem to grow smaller for some people than others. My good friend, Mrs. George W. Street of Dallas, and I grow our plants in the same manner, but her plants usually seem to be somewhat smaller than mine! Maybe she talks to her plants kinder than I do to mine. Other than the psychology, we both seem to have hit upon the same meth¬ ods as being best for us. All my plants are grown under Gro-Lux fluorescent lights. I have found that they grow best with about fourteen hours of arti¬ ficial light dailjc If they get much less than this, they tend to grow straight up as if reach¬ ing for the light. Much more light than this seems to bleach, the foliage. I have found that almost any good, loose, peat moss-based potting soil yields good growth. It should have perlite or something similar to hold moisture, but should drain well, so as not to waterlog. I personally prefer Volkmann Bros, potting soil, as it seems to give more blooms than som.e other soils I have tried. The use of a fertilizer is still necessary, regardless of the soil used, if one wishes to get healthy, good blooming plants. I use three fertilizers, Plant Marvel, Rapid Gro, and a fish emulsion. All of these have given me good re¬ sults. When using either of the first two, I feed each time I water, using only one-third the strength recommended by the manufac¬ turer. The fish emulsion is also used one-third strength, but only once each month. I have found that this formula gives good growth without burning the roots or the foliage. The miniature varieties tend to retain their small size if kept in 21/4 pots. Even the true miniatures will produce larger foliage if put into larger a pot. I prefer the square plastic pots as they do not seem to tip as easily as do the round ones. The plastic pots do not let the soil dry out as quickly as the clay pots. Since the miniatures are grown in such tiny pots, they tend to dry out rather rapidly. They should be watered often, and the soil should never be allowed to get completely dry. I check mine each day to see if the soil is moist to the touch. A miniature plant usually needs to be watered each day. Mrs. Street and I have made a list of va¬ rieties that we feel are true miniatures. All of these retain their small size as well as their miniature foliage. Precious, Hoi Polloi, Elfin Wax, and Dash of Fire are all nice double pinks. Bloom Burst, Moss Rose, and Tiny Rose are also nice pink doubles. Double lavenders include Wee Willie Winkle, and Golliwog. Some lovely doubles whites are Snow Bunny, Snow Lace, and Snow Squall. Single blooming plants include Spicette, a nice blue, Little Joy, a purple star, and Star Daisy, a racy red. King Lear is a single blue Geneva, For lovers of the variegated varieties, we have Limeade, a blue double, Princess Sunshine, a double pink with (Continued on Page 74) 73 National Display and Membership Contest Mrs. Millie E. Blair 213 Alhambra Avenue Vallejo, California 94593 To stimulate interest in the National So¬ ciety and its wonderful magazine, Miss Edith Peterson of San Francisco suggested a con¬ test among the local societies (affiliated with the Northern California Council) for the best display or table in their shows calling the public’s attention to the National Society. She offered a first award of $15 and a second award of $10. Three qualified African Violet Society judges, Millie Blair, Ann Fogg and Ellen Scldoffel, judged the displays, using the following scale of points: Points Percentage of the local society’s membership who are National members (information supplied by the local Society President at the time of its show) _ 25 Display featuring the National Society — Artistic Design _ 30 Effectiveness of material used in display in stimulating interest in the National _ 30 Number of new members for Na¬ tional taken during the show -- 15 100 The response of the local societies was excellent. First prize was awarded to the Santa Clara African Violet Club in San Jose for a very lovely display carrying out the theme of their show “Prisms of Beauty”. Afri¬ can Violet Magazines dating back to the very first issue were a part of the display. During the two -day show, 16 new National members were secured — one from Montana and another from the Netherlands. Second award went to the African Violet Society of the East Bay for a fine display table showing the African Violet Magazine, litera¬ ture and lovely African Violet blossoms of many varieties on a pink heart. The legend on the heart read as follows: THE HEART OF IT ALL A — frican Violet Society of America, Inc. F — or Greater Knowledge — thru R — esearch, I — nteresting Articles, i C — ulture Hints A — nnual Convention N — ew Magazine Quarterly, V — aluable Guide to New Varieties, I — ncreased Library Facilities, 0 — nly Four Dollars a Year, L — a sting Pleasure, E — nduring Friendships. T — he Fun of Sharing — and S — ecurity for your Violets. During their two-day show, this group se¬ cured 19 new National members. While only two awards were given, all of the displays put on by the societies merited Honorable Mention. The African Violet Society of the South Bay (a very new group with only 12 mem¬ bers) put on their very first show. Their National table held a display of the original 10 African Violet varieties originated by Arma- cost & Royston. African Violet Magazines and literature were also on display. The African Violet Society of San Fran¬ cisco carried out their show theme of “Hearts and Violets”. Two large lavender hearts with streamers leading to a beautiful plant of High¬ land Beau bore the message that the African Violet Magazine would show the way to grow plants of similar beauty. On display were African Violet Magazines and literature. Capital City Saintpaulia and Sacramento Saintpaulia Societies held a joint show. Their display featured the African Violet Magazine and literature pertaining to the National So¬ ciety. From each show many, many interested visitors carried away National Society culture information on African Violets and it is hoped that these culture sheets will result in many more new members for the National Society. TEXAS WOMAN (Continued from Page 73) girl foliage, and Robin Goodfellow, a single wine color with a white edge. Mischievous is a double fantasy. Pink Witch is an unusual double pink with flecks of blue. Even though some of these plants are occasionally listed as semi-miniatures, we have found that, for us, they retain their small size as a true miniature. I am sure that there may be other true miniatures besides the ones we have listed here, but these plants have re¬ mained true miniatures for us, whereas som^ others have not. 74 By Dorothy Gray 24254 Wilmot Avenue East Detroit, Mich. 48021 lUHICfl m IS HT? First of all, I would like to make it very clear that I do not consider myself an expert, nor am I a commercial grower as I have never sold an African violet in my life. This is my hobby. I have a profession. I would like it understood that all of my remarks are strictly for the benefit of the amateur grower, the beginner, or the person who grows some African violet plants on their windowsills. The Commercial people do not have the same problems that the folks I mentioned have because their temperature and humidity is con¬ trolled by gauges; they have a regular schedule which they follow in spraying, watering, and fertilizing, and if we amateurs were as careful about these things as the Commercial people are, we wouldn’t have the many problems we have. The Commercial people have their prob¬ lems, of course, but they differ from the ama¬ teurs’ and they, of course, also have their own organization and other sources of information where they can turn for help. I have often heard it said that most of the experts, (those who write books or for various publications, and those who speak on the subject of African vio¬ lets) always contradict each other. Such is not the case. My subject was prompted by an incident that happened in an African Violet Club meet¬ ing recently. The speaker was a person who has not only grown African violets for a great many years but has taken awards with her plants in many shows and is an accredited National African violet judge. She was giving a demon¬ strated talk on the culture of an African violet from the time it is taken from a group of seed¬ lings or from the parent leaf. She stated that, the little plantlet should be planted in a one inch pot, at first, and then when the roots showed at the drainage hole of the pot, the plant should be transplanted into the next size larger pot, and the third tran- planting would be into a 3” pot. All during her talk, a lady in the audience who has been growing quite a few years and who also has taken many awards with her plants shook her head vehemently and said loud enough for most around her to hear, ‘T put mine right from a 2” pot into a 4” pot.” The speaker stated that she watered her plants, usually once a week, to which the spec¬ tator said, “I water at least every second day or mine would all be dead.” ■ BOTH WERE RIGHT, ALTHOUGH AP¬ PARENTLY CONTRADICTING EACH OTHER! The speaker used a potting medium of 1/3 garden loam, 1/3 peat moss and 1/3 coarse builders’ sand. Her medium retained water for a week under her particular growing condi¬ tions. The other person used one of the very light, porous mediums and she did have to water hers more often because any of the pot¬ ting mixes that do not contain soil, do dry out more rapidly. However, because they are so porous, they can stand more fertilization and have to be repotted into larger pots much quicker than those mixes containing soil. Many of the mixes, such as organic, ^‘near” organic, U. C., (University of California), Black Magic, Green Thumb, and many of the others contain a very high percentage of peat moss which is very acid. This is usually neutra¬ lized to make a neutral soil by the use of various forms of lime. One such mix even uses whiting. We know that African violets must have a neutral soil mix or they do not grow success¬ fully. I know that those of you who travel a lot have noticed the difference in color and con¬ sistency of the clay or soil along the road as you travelled from one state to another. If these were tested, I doubt that any two would test the same as to acidity, etc. You have also noticed the difference in the taste of water when you visited in another state. If the water from several different states was tested, the results would be very surprising. Many of them would show a high percentage of lime. We now have two important factors to consider in choosing the necessary items to grow African violets. We must consider whether or not the pot¬ ting mix is of high acid content and also whether or not the water we have to use is high in lime. Some time ago, some ok the people in the State of Ohio were growing plants that were approximately 24” to 30” across and were 75 showing from 100 to 150 blossoms, the size of which, I had never seen before. They were using, at that time, a “near” organic mix. The difference between an organic and a “near” organic mix is that an organic mix never has any part of it sterilized as they depend on the natural bacteria to take care of any enemies, and there is never any manufactured fertilizer used, while a “near” organic mix does resort to sterilization of some of the ingredients by pour¬ ing boiling water through them and they use pulverized, or a processed type of cow manure and also fertilize, usually with Hyponex, a fer¬ tilizer high in nitrogen. Many of those using U. C. or “near” organic mixes, add a product known as “Horn and Hoof” meal or blood meal, just be¬ fore they plant their plants. This mixture must be used within ten days after either of the above items are added because they begin to produce nitrogen the minute they are added. These potting mixes grow terrific root balls very rapidly, therefore must be repotted about every 60 to 90 days. We brought the “near” organic mix to Detroit, and in spite of all the warnings that all of us have given people, which is NEVER TRY A NEW ITEM OF ANY KIND ON MORE THAN ONE PLANT OF YOUR COL¬ LECTION UNTIL YOU HAVE TRIED IT LONG ENOUGH TO KNOW WHETHER IT WILL EE SUCCESSFUL WHEN USED WITH THE WATER YOU ARE USING, AS WELL AS OTHER FACTORS INVOLVED, I was prac¬ tically swamped with mail and telephone calls. After an article appeared in one of the local newspapers showing a picture of a lady holding an African violet plant, just out of the pot, and showing the massive root ball which had grown, according to the article, in an unbe¬ lievable length of time. The mail and telephone calls? You guessed it: All those people had even driven to Ohio to get some of the ingredients to mix the medium the recipe for which was also published, and they had transferred every plant they owned, into this new mix. The complaints were all the same — “My plants are all d5dng”. I had two plants in the mix and they didn’t look very good, either. However, since they were on my experimental table, on which I have at least one plant in practically every potting mix known and others using various fertilizers, I didn’t think too much about it, until I heard all of the other people complain. Having been born and raised in Ohio, I had a very strong feeling that I should know the answer, if I just would think hard enough. I was provoked at myself for not coming up with the answer. Then, we went to Ohio to a relative’s funeral and I found the answer, which I should have thought of. We never were able to have white plumbing fixtures in Ohio due to the ever present rusty stain, no matter how new the washbowl or bathtub, or toilet. I came home and the next day went to my druggist and told him to give me a bottle of lime water such as is sold to put in infants’ formulas. I took it home and watered my two sickly look¬ ing plants with it, and within a week, they perked up. Our problem with the mix was that our Detroit water contained no element that would neutralize the high acidity of the peat moss. The potting mixes that contain at least 1/3 soil, (if the mix is a neutral one), can use a fertilizer with a formula of 15% nitrogen, 30% phosphorous and 15% potash, or in a com¬ parative percentage of each. It should be re¬ membered that most potting mixes, except the very light and porous ones, store up some of the elements in the fertilizer, during cool tempera¬ tures and these elements, especially nitrogen are released for the use of the plant, with the slightest raise in temperature. Therefore, if you live in an area that is subject to very high temperatures and high humidity, and I repeat, this is for the amateurs, it would be much bet¬ ter, with the first hot, humid day of the sum¬ mer to water with a solution of 1 tablespoon of chlorox to 1 quart warm water the time that you would normally be fertilizing, and skip the fertilizing until after the first frost. The reason — as mentioned before — there are elements from the fertilizer given during cool temperature, stored in the potting mix and with the heat, the plant is automatically fertilized from these elements and any further fertilization would be a case of over-fertiliza¬ tion, which chlorox, (no other bleach will do), is a fungicide and rot is caused by fungus there¬ fore a fungicide will discourage the develop¬ ment of rot. With the lighter mixes, this is not as successful because there is not enough ferti¬ lizer stored up to release and the result of not using a fertilizer regularly will result in a row of smaller sized leaves. This doesn’t happen as often with a soil mix. To summarize — EVERY EXPERT IS RIGHT — Each is talking or writing from ex¬ perience in growing in a different location than the other, or is using an entirely different pot¬ ting mix or water source than the others. For success in growing African violets, never add every new thing you read about or hear about to the old potting mix that has al¬ ready had all the former things you read about or heard about added. You wouldn’t, while baking a cake, ask your neighbor what she was putting in a dish 76 she was preparing, and then add what she used, to your cake, would you? Wouldn’t that be a mess if she were making goulash? You create the same type of mess when you constantly keep adding new fertilizers, etc., to all the old ones already in the pot. Don’t expect your plants to perform like you want them to, if you let them go until they are bone dry. Have a regular schedule for watering and for fertilizing. This is why the commercial growers are successful. If you let your African violet get too dry, don’t try to make up for your neglect by drown¬ ing it. It is much better to spray with luke warm water and place a plastic bag over your plant, the first day, then, the second day, give it, if it is in a 3” pot, about 2 tablespoons of water. Otherwise, you will have at least a row of soft, jelly-like petioles or leaf stems. After the third day, you can water normally. If you neglect to fertilize, don’t try to make it up to the plant by giving it a liquid fertilizer, if it is dry. Never feed dry soil as it results many times in burned feeder roots and the plant is lost to crown rot. QUESTION BOX (Continued on Page 51) pared to harboring diseases which can destroy a plant. Q. Can violets be transplanted when they are blooming? A. Yes, if one is very careful not to disturb the fiberous tender root system. If you can care¬ fully turn pot on its side and tap pot so that it comes out in one unit, then carefully place plant in new larger pot and add soil around and above present ball of earth and gently firm in place. Be careful not to overwater after transplanting but give only amount of water plant can satisfactorily absorb. A reader writes: “Dear Anne, I seem to have solved an unusual experience that has plagued me a long time. Every time I watered my violets blossoms fell and buds would blast. I was using an old aluminum teapot which I later discovered was badly corroded from chemicals in our water, no doubt. Since I cor¬ rected this I find my trouble no longer per¬ sists. I hope this note may help others on this important matter of chemicals in the water. ADVANCE REGISTRATION BLANK FOR 1966 CONVENTION April 14, 15, 16, 1966, Americana Hotel, Bal Harbour, Miami Beach, Florida NAME . . . . . . . ADDRESS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - . - . CITY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ STATE . . Registration for the entire Convention, including the Show, Thursday Dinner Meeting, Friday Luncheon Meeting and Friday Banquet Meeting is $24.75. Please send in your reservations before March 26, 1966. If you cannot attend the entire Convention, please check below the meetings you will attend. We MUST know definitely how many to pre¬ pare for. One registration fee admits both husband and wife when either is a member. . . Registration fee for entire Convention . $6.50 _ Registration fee for one day only . 3.50 _ Thursday Dinner Meeting . 6.75 . . - Friday Luncheon Meeting . 3.75 _ Friday Banquet Meeting . . 7.75 . fudge’s Breakfast . 1.50 SPECIAL MENU NOTICE (Check Preference) FRIDAY LUNCHEON: Ham Fish FRIDAY BANQUET: Beef Fish Sign and send in the reservation not later than March 26, 1966, to Registration Chairman: Mrs. W. A. Clifton 721, S. W. 69th Way, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023 Reservations will not be honored without remittance. Please assist the Committee and sim¬ plify registration by sending check or money order with your reservation. Your tickets, badge, program, etc. will be ready on your arrival. If circumstances make it necessary to change plans, contact the Registration Chairman before April 2, 1966, and money will be refunded. MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. ATTENTION ! All tables for meals will be assigned by number, in the order that Registrations re¬ ceived. PLEA^ READ REGISTRATION FOR MEALS FOR GROUP SEATING in September 1965 African Violet magazine, page 9. 77 INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES FOR REGISTRATION AND NAME RESERVATIONS FOR SAINTPAULIA (AFRICAN VIOLETS) Cultivated plants are essential to civiliza¬ tion. It is important, therefore, that a precise, stable and internationally accepted system should be available for their naming. The African Violet Society of America, Inc., follows the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. Anyone wishing a copy of this Code can obtain it from Dr. Donald Wyman, Arnold Arboretum, Jamica Plain 30, Mass., for $1.00. It is not essential for those making an occasional registration to have a copy as the following rules cover all principal points as they relate to Saintpaulia. If you wish to register a new variety of Saintpaulia (African Violet) please read the following instructions and rules: INSTRUCTIONS Write to Registrar, AVSA, Inc., Mrs. Fred Tretter, 4988 Schollmeyer Ave., St. Louis, Mis¬ souri, 63109, and request the number of Regi¬ stration Cards. You need two (2) for each variety. Study the cards and either type or print clearly all requested information on one card for each variety. Make a duplicate for your files. Be sure to give all needed information as this is the only record of your plant and the Registrar will not accept Registrations which do not contain the required data. Send your completed cards plus a fee of $3.00 for each variety to be registered to the Registrar. The cards are quite simple and easy to fill out so do not be discouraged by one apparent complexity of rules. They are there to protect your interests in an orderly system. CODE OF RULES FOR NOMENCLATURE AND REGISTRATION OF SAINTPAULIA (AFRICAN VIOLETS) OF THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. 1. SOURCE AND AUTHORITY OF THIS CODE This Code is a compilation of former regulations adopted by AVSA, plus changes needed to comply with International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It was authorized by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of AVSA, Inc. at Chicago, Ill. Dec. 4, 1965. The revision was made by the Registrar and the President under above authorization. 2. PRIORITY No two varieties of Saintpaulia (African Violets) registered by the Society shall bear the same name or a name that is quite similar. The first name published shall be the accepted and recognized one, except where the name has been applied in violation of this code. 3. PUBLICATION Publication, for the pur¬ poses of this code, consists in: (a) Formal registration with The African Violet Society of America, Inc. (b) Distribution of a printed description of the variety named, giving the dis¬ tinguishing characteristics of plant, flower, foliage, originator, etc. (c) Publication of a new name for a variety that is properly described in any book, bulletin, report, trade catalog or periodical, provided the issue bears the date of its publication and is gen¬ erally distributed among African Vio¬ let growers, nurserymen, and horti¬ culturists. 4. CITATION In the full and formal citation of the name of an African Violet, the name of the originator or introducer who first published it shall also be given. 5. REVISIONS No properly published va¬ riety of an African Violet shall be changed for any reason except confliction with this code. Necessary changes of a name to conform to the provisions of this code must be approved by the Registrar of the Society before being rec¬ ognized. 6. NAMING No variety should be named unless it is distinctly different or superior to existing varieties in some important character¬ istic, and not until it has been determined to distribute it either by sale or by gift. (a) In selecting names, the following points should be taken into considera¬ tion: Distinctiveness, simplicity, ' euphony, ease of pronunciation and spelling. j (b) Descriptive words such as pink, i double, white, may be used as part i 78 of a name, but not such words as sport, seedling, hybrid. (c) A variety of Saintpaulia imported from a foreign country shall retain its foreign name, without translation. (d) The name of a living person should not be applied to a Saintpaulia variety without his or her consent. The name of a deceased person should not be used without the consent of his or her heirs. (e) The use of a number, letter, symbol or any combination of these, either alone or attached to a word, should be considered in lieu of a name of a Saintpaulia variety, only as a temp¬ orary expedient while the variety to which it is attached is undergoing preliminary testing. No such designa¬ tion will be accepted as a valid name. (f) The paramount right of the originator, discoverer, or introducer of a new variety of Saintpaulia to name it with¬ in the limitations of this code is reco- ognized and emphasized. (g) A new variety name should prefer¬ ably consist of one or two words and must not consist of more than three words. (h) Use of the hybridizer’s origina¬ tor’s or introducer’s name or a series name is discouraged. If used, each word is counted as one word of the variety name in applying rule 6(g). (i) New variety names must be fancy names, that is not Latin botanical names. Example: ‘White Striped’ not ‘Albus Striata’. (j) A cultivar (variety) name, when im¬ mediately following or preceding a botanical or common name, must be clearly distinguished from the latter, either by placing the abbreviation cv. before the cultivar (variety) name or by enclosing within SINGLE quotation marks. Capital initial letters must be used for all words of a variety name. Examples: Saintpaulia cv. White Pride Saintpaulia ‘White Pride’ African Violet ‘White Pride’ ‘Burma Ruby’ African Violet (k) The following forms are not admis¬ sible: A. Names containing an initial ar¬ ticle. Not ‘The Colonel’ but ‘Colonel’ B: Names beginning with abbrevi¬ ations, except Mrs. Not ‘B. Edens’ but ‘Boyce Edens’, not ‘Wm. Jones’ but ‘William Jones’, not ‘St. James’ but ‘Saint James’ C: Names consisting of or contain¬ ing excessively long words or phrases. D: Names exaggerating the merits of a variety, or which may be¬ come inaccurate through later of new cultivars. Example: ‘Pure White’ but not ‘Whitest of Whites’. E: Names that are vaguely de¬ scriptive, i.e. names that refer to some attribute common or likely to become common in Saintpaulia; on the other hand, names which while referring to an attribute or attributes, and nevertheless distinctive are ac¬ ceptable. Example: , Not African Violet ‘Blue’ but African Violet ‘Blue Beauty’. F: Names likely to become con¬ fused with existing names as ‘Ellen’, ‘Helen’, ‘Helena’, or ‘Blue Bounty’, ‘Blue Bountiful’. 7. ENFORCEMENT The Registrar of The African Violet Society of America, Inc. is authorized to withold registration of any name which does not conform to these rules. 8. REGISTRATION (a) Registration of new varieties of African Violets (Saintpaulia) by the African Violet Society of America, Inc. is in¬ tended to make effective the purposes and rules of nomenclature previously stated. (b) No one other than the originator of a variety may apply for registration, unless permission, in writing, from the originator, to make such registra¬ tion has been granted. Said letter must accompany the registration applica¬ tion form. (c) All new varieties, either seedlings or sports, must be tested by propagation from leaf cuttings for at. least two generations, to ascertain that it will reproduce true to form, before regis¬ tering them. (d) The Registrar will publish all regis¬ trations in ‘The African Violet Maga¬ zine’. Any person having objections to any such registration must file such 79 objection, in writing, within two months of such publication. In the event of objection to registration, de¬ cision will rest with the Executive Committee of The African Violet So¬ ciety of America, Inc.. (e) The Registrar shall refuse registra¬ tion unless application forms are adequately filled out. (f) Registration is a public claim to having originated a new and worthy variety of Saintpaulia (African Vio¬ let). It is not a certification by the Society that the variety is new and different. 9. NAME RESERVATION (a) Name Reservations can be made by applying to the Registrar and giving the names which you wish reserved. Fee of $1.00 for each name must ac¬ company the request. (b) The Reserved Names will be published in the next ‘African Violet Magazine’. (c) Name Reservation is for two years from date of publication in ‘The African Violet Magazine’. It may be renewed for an additional two years only, upon application and payment of an add¬ itional $1.00 per name. (d) Name Reservation may be relinquished at any time. (e) The African Violet Society of Amer¬ ica, Inc., cannot enforce observation of a name reservation but under no cir¬ cumstance will another plant be regis¬ tered under the reserved name so long as the Name Reservation has not ex¬ pired. (f) Reserved Names not followed by Registration prior to expiration of the reservation period will become avail¬ able for other new varieties by any¬ one, under the usual rules. (g) If names requested for Name Reser¬ vation are inadmissible, the Registrar will inform the applicant and will ac¬ cept other names until acceptable ones are found. 10. REUSE OF NAMES OF OBSOLETE VARIETIES (a) The Registrar may from time to time compile and publish in the African Violet Magazine lists of names pro¬ posed for reuse. No name shall be placed on such list until at least ten years after first publication of such name. No name shall be placed on such list which is still known to be offered FRINGED NOSEGAY — Best of show, “Fringed Nose¬ gay”, was entered by Mrs. George Suter at LEHIGH VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY'S an¬ nual show. Other top award winners: Runner-up, “My Pleasure”, Mrs. Mazie Wieder; Best of Show under 12”, “Happy Holligan”, Mr. John Paul; Best of Show under 12”, “Avalon Blue”, Mrs. Louis Krause; National Gold Rosette, “Blue Chips”, “Charm Song”, and “Shag”, Mr. George Suter; and Best artistic design, “April Showers” — featuring water as part of design, Mrs. John Paul. for sale or extensively cultivated or which has historical value as a parent plant of later hybrids. Anyone wish¬ ing any name or names on this list removed for above reasons may ac¬ complish such removal by simply stating so in writing to the Registrar within six months of such publication. After the six month period, the Regis¬ trar shall declare all names on the list, which have not been removed as above, available for reuse under the usual rules. CASA CONTENTA (Continued from Page 72) help of my family I start the Summer with 500 gallons. Look at the trees, grass, and shrubbery after a good rain and you will make an effort to give your violets what Nature intended them to have. Next to over watering, my greatest mistake was over fertilizing. The plantlets will not starve to death if they are not fed until three weeks after planting. Then give just an eighth of a teaspoonful of a fish emulsion to a quart of warm water each time you water. And please hold the water until the top soil looks dry . . . and then wait until next day! And now. Beginner, go make some mistakes of your own. Don’t make mine! 80 NEW AFRICAN VIOLET INTRODUCTIONS HIDDEN TREASURE — Great semi-double, slightly frilled flowers. Blue and white two-tone with blue concentrated on outer edge of petals, waved leaves. Strong grower and good bloomer. $2.00 PINK ELEPHANT — -Giant double flowers, bright and clear pink. Smooth, pliable medium green foliage. Like its name, a robust grower. $2.00 EMBROIDERY Large, full double frilled flowers. A blue and white two-tone with the blue predominantly on the edges. Medium green, waved foliage. $2.00 TWINKLE STAR — A fringette star type. White with a small center of blue — very sprightly. $1.50 SHOOTING STAR — Huge light lavender star blossoms highlighted by deeper lavender tippings on some petals. A very profuse bloomer, medium sized grower. $1.50 HIGH FASHION- — White fringed flowers with petals splashed with deep blue. Attrac¬ tively waved foliage. $2.00 TIARA — Deep red lavender double flowers — full and quite fringed — unusual, elongated and tapered leaves showing considerable waving. Makes a striking presentation. $1.50 ROYAL JESTER — A striking new shade! Deep sparkling burgundy, single flowers, highly frilled. A medium grower with dark green, slightly waved foliage. $1.50 TWO NEW WINDOWSILL GLOXINIAS KING ARTHUR — White slipper type flowers with striking red throat. An intermediate grower. $1.50 COMANCHE ^ — Vivid bright red double blossoms, open faced. A medium grower. $1.50 NEW 1966 CATALOG Twenty exciting pages in full color with new violets, and other gesneriads. Send 10<;!^ in coin. Free with every order. Customers of record need not request. SPECIAL OFFER All 10 plants, a $17.00 value, only $14.00 postpaid. Ahy $8.50 selection, only $7.50 plus postage. MINIMUM ORDER: $4.00. Orders under $10. add 504 postage. Plants are large, well established budded plants in 21/4" pots. G R E E N H O U S E S DEPT, vm LINWOOD, NEW JERSEY *66 Orders acknowledged and shipped after April 15, 1966. CORAL SATIN CORAL SATIN — New iridescent salmon color break through, single blossom. $2.00. VELVETA — Large deep dark single purple blossom with gorgeous foliage $1.25. PAINTED FACE — Unusual two tone slightly wavy blossom with white back¬ ground accented with fuchsia colored face. $1.25. COLLECTOR'S CHOICE AT $1.25 ea. Bold, Venture, Delft Imperial, Fiesta Flame, Flash Supreme, Happy Hooligan, Lilian Jarrett Supreme, Master Blue, Funny Face, Pagan Fire, Pastel Swirl, Peak of Pink, Pink 'n Sno, Pink Hat, Plum Tips, Peppermint Twist, Red Honey, White Pride Supreme. CHOOSE FROM THESE BEAUTIES AT $1.00 ea. Bicolor Beam, Fairy Skies, Lilian Jarrett, Edith Flory, Pac of Bloom, Pepper, Plum Royal, Persian Blue, Roman Rose, Rosy Morn, Star Gazer, Tinari's Pink Linda, Tinari’s Red Sunset, Wee Moppet, Zorro. Orders of $3.75 or less add 50c postage, over add 75c. West ot Miss, add $1.00. Dept. AV Bethayres, Pa. ,=37= fncan Lyu MAGAZINE VOLUME 19 NUMBER 4 JUNE 1966 IMPROVE YOUR PLANTS WITH QH^ AFRICAN VIOLET CARE PRODUCTS HYPONeX African Violet Food AFRICAN VIOLET Grows better plants with more and larger blooms. Produces bigger, more vigorous, better blooming plants for amateurs or profession¬ als. Clean and Perfectly balanced for correctly feeding African Violets and other plants. Simply dissolve in water and apply to root system as direct¬ ed. Sickly feeds every part of plant, without danger of over- stimulating. Fine for seedlings and cuttings. Reduces root shock when transplanting. 2 oz. 29c-— 5 oz. 59c-— 10 oz. SI. 00 Larger sizes available PANONeX African Violet Soil The complete, ready-to-use medium for growing better African Violets with more and larger blooms. Specially pre- 1, mixed and blended. PANONeX African Violet Soil is a light, porous, odorless growing medium which allows for free circulation of air and proper retention of water around roots. Use for growing all African Violets in pots, planters, wall hangers or other containers. May also be used for root¬ ing African Violet l^vra, starting seeds, mulching, top dressing and as soil con¬ ditioner. M qt. 29c — ■ 2 qt. 69c — 4 qt. 98c Larger sizes available PANONeX Deiux* Wik-Fed Flower Pot BUGONeX African Violet Bug Killer Self-watering and self-feeding by hydroponic system, this pot is ideal for growing better African Violet plants. You will especiaUy like the nnooth, rounded top edge of the pot, which is protection for the tender l^ves. Moisture is supplied from storage saucer to root system through fi¬ berglass wick. Gives better care with less attention. Pot and clos ¬ ed saucer made of sturdy styrene. Colors: Ivory. Chartreuse, Yellow, Lavender and Coral; all with black [Queers. Also, Bronze with Bronze ^ucer. 4" pot 89c — 5"' pot II ..29 Insure healthier plants by spraying with this handy, effective ONeX product. Kill chewing bugs and eating bugs, and con¬ trol plant diseases with this combined insecticide, miticide and fungicide, simply by pushing button on spray can. Kills aphids, mealy bugs, white fh^, ex¬ posed thrips, spider mites, leaf hoppers. Japans Beetles, lacebu^, ants and other sucking and chewing insects infesting African Violets, Begonias, Gloxinias, Eng¬ lish Ivy and other plants. 5 oz. $1.19 — 15 oz. $1,89 PANONel Regular Wlk-Fed Flower Pot Beautiful, lightweight stj^ene with open saucer and fiber¬ glass wick. Self-watering and self-feeding for better care with less attention. Colors: Same as deluxe pots. pot 59c BUGONeX House Plant Bug Killer Dust Insmes healthy plants. Con¬ trols chewing and ^cking in- > sects on African Violets, Be¬ gonias, Coleus, etc. Effective lust spray for controlling aphids, thrip, leaf miners, and others. To apply dust, sLmplj^ squeeze the “squeeze-tube ’ applicator. I'' Tube — 29c PANONeX Rooting Mix & Seed Starter Grows better seedlinp and cuttings with more and strong¬ er roots. Sterile, porous, odor¬ less. Contains humus, volcanic ash, charcoal, other valuable ingredients. Complete, balanc¬ ed in texture. Insures better plant development. % qt, 29&— -2 qt. 59c— 4 qt. 98c SYFONeX Rubber Bulb Sprinkler Gently sprays flowers, plants and seedlings. Avoids washing soil away from roots. Also xise to dust plants with insecti¬ cides, sh^poo pets, remove water from fish bowls, sprinkle clothes for ironing, etc. Dura¬ ble rubber bulb. Does not drip. 4 oz. 69c — 8 oz. 11.29 PANONeX Glass Wicks For Flower Pots For replacing wicks of Wik- Fed pots, or converting clay and other pots, with drainage ^ holes, to self-watering, self¬ feeding hydroponic system. Wicks are made of woven fi¬ berglass and are non-deteri¬ orating. Three 3" wicks, 29c 50 ft. spool, $10.95 CARONeX Processed Granular Chorcoal Conditions growing mediums for all plants. Destroys many harmful acids. Purifira soil and water. Produced from se¬ lected charcoal, processed to granular texture suitable for horticultural purposes. Cl^n, odorless.porousandabsorbent. 1 oz. 10c— 3 oz. 25c — 7 oz. 50c SYFONeX Plastic Hand Sprayer Sprays oil or water-bi^, non- iW residue liquids. Use in home I \ or garden for foliage feeding, insecticides, leaf shmer, clean- nci- ers, etc. Nozzle adjusts from fine mist to pin stream. Dura¬ ble j^lyetl^lene container, precision parts. 16 oz. 11.79 — 32 oz. 11.98 THEONeX African Violet Book Tells how to grow better Afri¬ can Violets in the home. Au¬ thored by national authority. 64 pages, photographicaUy il¬ lustrated. Shows selection, cul¬ ture and care of African Violets and Gloxinias. Helps amateurs and professionals. Book — $1.00 VERONeX Steriliied Vermicuiite mtmfi PANONeX Unbreakable Watering Can Two quart container; light, easy to fill and handy to use. Very attractive. Made of dura¬ ble ^lyethylene, in one piece, with non-drip spout. Rust proof, leak proof. Many us^, mdoors and outdoors. Colors: Aqua, Yellow, Beige 2 qt, — $1.29 Specially prepared aggregate for mixing with soil. Prevents caking of soil. Encour^es better root development. Gives soil airy texture and improves drainage. Excellent for starting se^, rootings, cuttings, stor¬ ing bulbs.etc. % qt. 29c— 2 qt. 59c— 4 qt. 98c Steriliied Volcanic Sand AHows free circulation of air and moisture retention aroimd roots ©f plants. Light, poroM, cl«m, odorie®, sterile and in¬ organic. Will not decompose. Conditions soil for all house plants. Use in making your Copley, Ohio % qt. 29c— 2 qt. 59c — 4 qt. 98c ARTISTIC DESIGN by Mrs. Frank S. Huebscher of Panama City, Fla. The African violet plant is Heidi, planted in a driftwood base and leaves of Moses in a boat of Rhoeo leaves on either side of the violet used as transi¬ tion material. Weathered roots give the design height and a seafan with Juniper branches are behind the de¬ sign. The design sets upon white sand interspersed with shells and a blue seagull views the violet. OFFICERS MRS. DOROTHY GRAY . President 24254 Wilmont Avenue East Detroit, Mich. 48021 MRS. W. F. ANDERSON .. 1st Vice President 360 Tulip Drive St. Louis, Mo., 63119 FRANK TINARI . 2nd Vice President 2325 Valley Road Bethayres, Pa. 19006 MRS. WILLIAM J. KROGMAN .... Secretary 1325 Parkway Drive Brookfield, Wis. 53005 WINFRED E. ALBRIGHT . Treasurer 617 Brush Creek Bivd. Kansas City, Mo. 64110 STAFF MRS. GRACE FOOTE, Editor 211 Allen Place Port Arthur, Texas 77640 MRS. EDWARD A. NELSON, Adv. Mgr. 603 East Essex Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63122 MRS. CLARICE BELL Office Manager P. O. Box 1326 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Mrs. C. H. Harris, Mrs. J. Addison MacLean, Mrs. Albert Lefebvre,, Paul Arnold, Charlotte Marshall. COLUMNISTS Mrs. Frank Tinari, Mrs. James Carey, Mrs. Fred Tretter, Mrs. Harold Rien- hardt, Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Mrs. John C. Cuneo, Mrs. W. F. Anderson, Mrs. Ann Richardson. PLANT EDITOR Mrs. John C. Wittner, 6499 N. Oxford Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60631 BEST VARIETIES EDITOR Mrs. Fred Travis, 2547 McCall Ave., Knoxville, Tenn 37914 The Official Publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION The African Violet Magazine is pub¬ lished 5 times a year, September, December, March, June and July by the African Violet Society of America, Inc., at 706-707 Hamilton National Building, Knoxville, Tenn., the July issue being printed without advertisements. Second class postage paid at Knoxville, Tenn. and at additional mailing offices. Subscription $4.00 per year. Office Address: P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901. Copyright — by African Violet Society of America, Inc., 1966. Becker Printing Co., Beaumont, Texas rican Violet MAGAZINE VOL. 19 NUMBER 4 JUNE, 1966 5. President’s Letter— Dorothy Gray 6. Arrangements by a Green Thumber — Mrs. Frank S. Huebscher 8. She Doesn’t Like ‘Monsters’ Either — Mrs. Porter B. Godard 9. Judges Asked to Check Cards — Ruth G. Carey 10. Beginners Column- — Ann Richardson 11. African Violets on Vacation — Mrs. J. Addison MacLean Many Killed by Kindness — Dorothy Gray 12. Bark — Nature’s Soil Conditioner — Mrs. Walter Mclver 13. Decorate With African Violets — Mrs. Kenneth Newman International Horticultural Congress 14. How to Photograph African Violets — John J. Paul 16. Dr. H. T. Streu to Direct Work on Nematode Control New Slide Program Offered by Library Committee — Mrs. W. F. Ander son 18. Planter Arrangement — Willa Hainstock 15 Years Ago Time to Repot? — Charles Day 21. Hybridizer Has New Introductions — Clarissa Hams 22. Duel in the Shade — Tom Pasqua 23. Registration Report — Adelle Tretter 24. Boyce Edens Research Fund by Individuals, Clubs — JMrs. Harold Rienhardt L/ 27. 246 New Members Obtained in Membership Contest — Maisie Yakie 28. Chapter Chatter — Sonja Cuneo 29. Granger Gardens — New Varieties 30. CO2 — It’s Wonderful — Helen Van Zele 32. Dr. Sidney Crawcour of Australia Registers Four Plants With AVSA 34. Hobbyist Tells of Summer Problems — Mrs. Dorothy Gray 36. Violets With Variegated Foliage — Mrs. H. G. Cook 37. Gesneriads — Mrs. Sam H. Nichols 39. Total of $2,017 Contributed to Research Fund 40. Biology and Control of the Pritchard Mealybug — Dr. Robert Snetsinger 42. What’s New? Sound Breeding Practices Produce Good Solid Strains — Dale Eyerdom 44. Fratliel’s Originations 45. AC Chairman Wants Name of Chapters’ New Officers — Lizeta Hamilton 46. Variegated Foliage Makes for Beauty When Blooms Gone — Ethel Wittner 48. Reader Asks How to Cultivate Variegated Foliage — Anne Tinari 50. Simplified System of Home Culture— Kenneth A. Bowman 51. Hybridizer Tells How to Choose and Grow African Violets — Dr. Thomas D. McKneely 55. Commercials Show Sparkling Exhibits for ’66 — Anne Tinari 58. National Show and Convention in Miami Beach 60. Hugh Eyerdom, Frank Burton Are Honored Society Awards Thrill Winners — Clarice Bell 61. Artistic classes and Arrangements at National Show — Leila Egenites Commercial Growers Discuss Problems 62. Burning the Midnight Oil With Mil & Vi — Mrs. C. Dedera and Mrs. James Casey 64. Change of Address 65. 20 Years With African Violets In Memoriam 66. The Violets I Left Behind Yearbooks Get Awards 67. Vacation Tip — Dorothy Gray Bernard Greeson Has Pesticide 68. Go to the Boston Convention on Installment Plan — Mrs. J. A. W. Richardson Appeal Made for Special Awards 69. One Person’s Experience With African Violets — IVIrs. Glenn B. Hudson 70. “Telephone Newsletter: From Los Angeles, Calif. 71. Tells Her Method of Growing African Violets — Sherry Butler Enchanted With Beauty — Helen Kiehl 72. Decides to Specialize — Richard W. Johnston 1 THE ALL-PURPOSE TRAY FOR FLOWER GROWERS! FITS ALL ^loraL^arU . . Interchangeable on all models! ATTRACTIVE NEUTRAL COLOR... 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A¥29, 624 W. 119th St. Chicogo 28, Illinois 4 . . . . ^^God^s In His Heaven, AlFs Right With The Worldl^ Browning must have felt somewhat as I do at this moment, as I pause to reflect on the tremendous honor bestowed upon me by our wonderful Society — The African Violet Society of America, Inc., when it elected me to its PRESIDENCY. I am very humble as I recall those people whom the past history was based upon, I am also grateful to my Creator for placing me in the company of such people who have one of His beauti¬ ful creations as our common ground and understanding of each other. I can only say, at this time, thank you all, so very much for the show of confidence you have given me. With His help and guidance I will not disappoint any of you. We all have a big job to do — if we could each get one new member and also spread the knowledge through publicity by having The African Violet Society of America, Inc. men¬ tioned in the local newspapers of each of us, we would create curiosity about the Society to the extent that the possibility of a new member or affiliated chapter might result. It is just that easy. I know that as we go about our everyday chores, we prob¬ ably think that it takes a lot of letter writing or effort along some other line, by all of us. However, each in his or her own little way as mentioned above, could do much to get folks interested, WonT you try? Sincerely, DOROTHY GRAY, President 5 ARRANGEMENTS BY A GREEN THUMBER Mrs. Frank S. Huebscher 3920 W. 16th Street Panama City, Fla. 32401 Let’s face it girls — ^all of us green th umbers — from the age of 10 on up — have at one time or another said “I can’t make arrangements”, “I only grow horticul¬ ture”, “I prefer to see the plants living instead of being cut up”, or, just plain say, “arrangements are not for green thumbers”. This really is the most defeatest attitude we could have. Yes, I confess too, sev¬ eral years back I was so busy growing and showing that I felt the same way as many others did and still do. But there comes a day when our conscience finally catches up with us and we see the dawn of a new and pleasurable era in our violet lives. We have heard many pros and cons from exhibitors who have said, “I wish she would give somebody else a chance to win”, or a re¬ verse of “If she didn’t bring her plants to show, would we have a show?” I was so per¬ turbed about this, for it might mean me. I had worked so hard during the year to grow speci¬ men plants and I wanted to help beautify the show, but what should I do to stop such talking? This is when I decided to only bring small plants of the newest varieties to show and to educate the public which has always been my endeavor these past many years. You may not know it, but my first African violet ‘Blue Boy’ is still blooming away which is some 28 years. Somehow there was a void in my violet life when I did not show off my pride and joys. One day when the next flower show date was announced, I decided to try my hand at making an arrangement. But first, how to go about it? I promptly went over to the local garden club library and found many interesting books for a novice flower arranger. My pre¬ liminary scanning of these books made me feel they were “way out” and much too hard, but by getting down to business and studying many simplified versions for beginners, I became more enthusiastic and sure about what I could do with plants and foliage growing in my yard. There is so much natural beauty here where I live on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. I knew that driftwood, shells, white sand, nautical materials, sea oats, etc. were to be had with just a little effort on my part. You should see some of it stacked up here now! Yes, I have several of the top arrangement books by experts on my own book shelves now and I cer¬ tainly must admit that I enjoy working up a design which usually has an African violet plant or blossoms as a focal plant. Later I be¬ came more and more interested in design and attended every kind of flower show school available just to hear and see how to make ar¬ rangements. It instills a certain amount of individuality within you and you begin to think about the things you have around you to also make your own original ideas into design. If we all could just interpret the simple rules to begin with, there would be no problem in furthering the flower arrangement feeling within us. After we first conquer the growing of our plant materials, we can then try to make designs and patterns by combining our cut flowers and foliage to make arrangements. We can beautify our homes as well as enhancing the beauty of flower shows. We will soon learn that the pattern in which we arrange flowers is called a design. Then the elements of design are line, form, pattern, texture and color. Read up on these and study them thoroughly for after the elements of design we must know that Principles of good design are balance, contrast, dominance, rhythm, proportion and scale. I won’t go into detail about the above Elements and Principles for you can find these listed in our “African Violet Handbook for Judges and Exhibitors” by Ruth Carey as well as hundreds of other well known experts. I want to tell you about one of the most re¬ warding thrills of my life which happened to me and which made me so happy that I did take just a little extra time to study design. Per¬ haps you should not make the same design twice for a show, but I did as a request to help further design interest in our area. In a conven¬ tion show in another state I received the co¬ veted Tricolor in the arrangement division early in the spring. Then a few months later our own local show chairman asked me to duplicate the winning Tricolor design. I also won the Tricolor. Later on in the fall, I entered 6 a design in a large African violet show of the southeastern states in Atlanta and again won a Tricolor. All of the judges in these three shows were National Council Flower Show judges. You can certainly believe that I was in seventh heaven the rest of the year. First of all, when I decide to make an ar¬ rangement or artistic design, I read the show schedule classes thoroughly, then I sketch many designs. You really have to put on your think¬ ing cap. Try to remember if you have any bases, containers, driftwood, accessories avail¬ able in your own home which may fit into a design requirement. You will be very surprised what you will find at your own fingertips right at home. For my double Tricolor design with a theme of “Seaside Memories”, it called for the use of driftwood or weathered wood, nautical materials, suitable fresh plant material or foli¬ age, one African violet plant and/or accessories, on a base in a niche 24” wide, 18” deep, and 28” high. So I began looking around my home and yard for weathered wood, sea fan, coral, shells, white sand, and spotted my juniper tree loaded with bluish-green berries. Then I decided on a crescent design for the general outline of the design or the structural framework. I used a base large enough to hold the weathered wood about 18” long and 10” in width. The driftwood I used was a beautiful natural gray about 16” long and 4” wide. Attached to the far left of the driftwood piece which was the base or bottom were 2 or three intertwining weathered roots reaching up to a height of about 24” in a slight curve in¬ ward. I then wired to the back of the base of the weathered roots, an asymmetrical skeletonized sea fan which was about 12” wide and 19” high. To make it more firm and stable I pressed in floral clay at the rear. I then picked out 2 curved branches of juniper, one smaller than the other, and trimmed out the excess foliage to help it follow the crescent line but kept branches with the tiny blue-green berries interspersed thereon. These branches were wil¬ lowy and flowing as if a breeze were blowing. The largest of these two branches about 22” high was wired in front of the weathered roots, well to the left and curving toward the left cen¬ ter. The other smaller branch carried out the remainder of the crescent curve from the left center to far right with a slight upward swing. It was wired to the larger branch. We have the feeling of rhythm in the crescent curve and the sea fan expressing roundness, depth, and con¬ trast. Now we are ready to place the violet as the focal point. The soil was removed from the “GATE OF JUDGMENT” Depicting peace and tranquility, this arrange ment, “Gate of Judgment”, is a vertical design effective against a background of black chiffon velvet and illustrates that line is the visual path along which the eye is led in a natural way from one point of Interest to the other. violet and wet sphagnum moss was pressed gently around the soil. The plant was inserted in a small hollow in the base to the left center. A tailored foliage violet of “Fancy Pants” was used with dark green leaves and white double blossoms. This was tilted slightly forward and to the right. Any mechanics showing were covered by wet moss. White sand was then sprinkled around the driftwood with none of the base showing. A few tiny shells and coral were placed on the sand. A ceramic sea gull in soft gray blue and white with open wings as if ready to flutter and fly away was placed on the sand to the right. It was placed with the beak of the bird looking toward the violet and 7 the wings in line with the feeling of the cres¬ cent curve. The white of the head picked up the color of the blossoms and the sand. This gave you an ethereal feeling of the sea air, the loose¬ ness and airness of the juniper together with the memory of the sea gulls, shells and white sand. In studying these design elements you will note line was used with the weathered wood, roots, and juniper. It is the visual path along which the eye is led in a natural way from one point of interest to another. The form or shape of my design was planned in relation to one of the three basic forms “the sphere” or a division of it called the crescent. The pattern was the entire silhouette made by the design against the background. There were both solids (plant material) and voids (spaces between). The texture or surface quality of the plant material brings color to life. In plant material color variation, roughness, or smoothness is due to textured quality. For textured harmony, give thought to textures of background and con¬ tainer. Too much sheen in a container, or unnaturally glossy foliage will overpower the delicate texture of flower petals. The most compelling element of design is color. It is the visual sensation you feel. There was color contrast in the white of the blossom, the sea gull, and the tiny juniper berries as well as color rhythm. You will note the neutral colors of gray and white were used in the driftwood, sea fan, and white sand. There was practically no expense incurred in this design except for the ceramic bird. But this too can be used many times in the future. I am sorry that I did not have a black and white picture to show you of this design. How¬ ever, I do have a blue ribbon design pictured here. This class was for judges only with the theme, “Gate of Judgement”. This design de¬ picted Peace and Tranquility. The madonna figurine was framed by a double halo of arches made from the center bones of peacock plumes, while the gates were a part of small flower trellises. The African violet of “Clipper” was resting on a bed of angel hair at the base of the jnadonna. The violet has huge double wTite blossoms. The entire arrangement was set in a block of styrofoam. This vertical design was very effective against the background of black chiffon velvet. This was exhibited at the African violet convention show of the Dixie African Violet Society in Jacksonville, Florida in March 1965. I want all of you green thumbers to put your imagination to work and try your hand at arrangements or designs the very next time your club has a show or when you attend the annual convention show. Try it! You will be amazed at what you can do. - - She Doesn't Like ‘Monsters' Either! Mrs. Porter B. Godard Honey Hill Canaan, Connecticut My hat is off to Mrs. Sidney Bogin of Long Beach, N. Y., whose article — “The Mun- sters” appeared in the December, 1965, issue of the African Violet Magazine. I heartily agree with her reference to the “Monsters” now being grown for Show pur¬ poses and house plants. There is no doul?t in my mind, either, that the drop-out in attend¬ ance of local, state and national shows is due to creating these huge violet plants. One can¬ not possibly find room for them in the small, modern house or apartment — with the trend today to\yard compact homes and the furniture scaled accordingly. Why cannot African Violets be judged in their natural growth, rather than trying to create these huge “masterpieces”? This forced growth, using the method of stripping rows of leaves, debudding, several repottings and other trick culture over a period of months, is not of interest to the majority of plant collectors. Instead, show the public exactly what they may expect from an African Violet plant — the smaller, natural looking plant that can be raised easily, and cared for in a minimum of space — without requiring a greenhouse. I thoroughly enjoy my large collection of colorful violets, the year around, and particu¬ larly the mammoth blossoms on “Fairy Skies”; “Violet and Gold”; “Plum Tip” and“ Ever Pinker”, to name a few — all grown for my en¬ joyment rather than for Shov/ purposes. Let’s get back to natural growth — and watch the interest and enthusiasm return! - - — - - - - ADDS PHRASE TO GDETHE “A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, see a fine picture, and enjoy an African Violet every day of his life, in order that wordly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.” — Goethe with italicized words by Bowan African Violets, Malibu, Calif. 8 Judges Asked To Check Cards ' Vi I want to call your at¬ tention to read the rules, scale of points and any other information on shows and judges printed in the July 1966 issue of the magazine, the minutes of the Miami convention meeting, and other issues of the maga¬ zine. If judges do not find their names listed as a judge, check your member- bership card to determine if you have over¬ looked paying your dues. The names of all judges are checked against the African Violet Society office files. If they are not paid your name will not be listed. Q. Is it permissible to have a class for the Gold and Purple Rosette awards in which only judges are permitted to enter? A. No, but judges councils are now permitted to affiliate with the National Society, and they may apply for the Gold and Purple Rosettes. Q. If judges refresh their certificates before the date it expires, do they receive credit for the unexpired time? A. No, all judges certificates are issued as of the date of the last class they attend, which are good for three years from that date. Q. If the management of a show is not sat¬ isfied with the decision of the judges, should they be asked to re-judge or re-consider some of the entries? A. No, the decisions of the judges are final. Treat them with courtesy, but if not satisfied, you don’t need to invite them to judge again. Q. May a plant without any blossoms be judged and receive a ribbon for the most sym¬ metrical plant? A. According to the Society scale of points and standards of judging, no such plant would be eligible to receive a ribbon. Enter them not to be judged. Q. Do commercial members automatically be¬ come judges? A. No, all members desiring to become a judge must pass the written examination and point score judging. Q. It it possible to invite commercial mem¬ bers who did not pass the judges examination to judge a show? A. No, if the organization is applying for Ruth G. Carey 3900 Gardeen Drive, Knoxville 18, Tenn. the awards given by the National Society, such as the Gold, Purple and Gold Rosettes, The National Society has no requirements for local groups to observe unless they are applying for the Society Rosettes. Q. If only one entry in the Gold and Purple class receives a blue ribbon, may this entry be eligible for best plant in the show? A. No, it cannot, but the blue ribbons won in this class are eligible to apply toward sweep- stakes. Q. Is it permissible to remove a plant in¬ correctly entered from one class to the proper class after judging begins. A. Only if neither class has been judged, and then it is up to the management of the show to decide. Q. Should a member work in staging, classi¬ fying or entering in a show, and also serve as a judge? A. No, this should never be done. Q. Should judges serve as judges for classes in which they have exhibited? A. No, they should step aside when their en¬ tries are being judged, and if they have entered in several classes, they should not judge at all. Q How long is it necessary for plants to have been in the exhibitor’s possession? A. Three months if entering in a National convention show. Q. Who makes the rules as to the length of time for local shows? A. The local group makes this ruling. Since it should be in the schedule, it should be de¬ cided by the schedule committee. AFRICAN VIOLETS Vigorous plants grown in 2]/2'' pots — $1.00 and $1.25 Many New Varieties SOIL, POTS, LABELS, ETC. Send for our free illustrated folder VOLKMANN BROS. GREENHOUSES 2714 Minert Street Dallas, Texas 75219 9 BEGINNER’S COLUMN By Ann Richardson Page Road RFD #1 Lincoln, Mass, 01773 Before we get to our subject, I want to let you in on something new that I just learned. A note received from Neva Anderson said, “In your 1965 December column you said ‘care¬ fully blot excess water with a paper tissue’. I think this practice leaves lint on hairy leaves. I prefer a sponge (small, so-called “rubber” cosmetic sponge sometimes found in compacts) or a real sponge called a finger sponge available in approximately the size and shape of a pencil. Neither of these materials leave “lint”. Haven’t you ever had this experi¬ ence?” She’s right. I have had lint at times. I tried her new way and it works. Try it your¬ self. This gives me the perfect opportunity to prove to you that your hobby of African violets will never get dull. There is always something new to learn, which makes things more fun. Now, let us get on to REPOTTING. There are two theories about African violets. One is that they like to be pot-bound and should only be repotted when the roots come out of the bottom and that then they should be put in the next size pot. The other is that one should go from a 21/5" pot to a 4" pot or from a 4" to a 6". However, a be¬ ginner would be better off if she repotted only to the next size pot, unless the plant had a large root structure and was big enough to look better in a larger pot. The hazards of over-watering are too great in the latter system. Make advance preparations. Let your plant get dry if you are going to have to pull it apart. It’s easier to handle because the roots come apart with facility. On the other hand, if you have a single crown, water it so that the roots in the soil will stay intact. If you are going to use clay pots, soak them over¬ night. A dry clay pot absorbs the moisture from the soil. If you have not done so before¬ hand, sterilize your pots. You can kill two birds with one stone by sterilizing your clay pots the night before and soaking them too. Put them in a container, add a cup of bleach, completely cover wdth boiling water and let stand overnight. In the morning scrub them with a stiff brush inside and out, then rinse. Use the same method for plastic pots, except that they do not need to soak overnight. I usually start to scrub as soon as the w^ater is cool enough to get my hands in. If you have many pots, use rubber gloves. Now cover a table with several layers of newspaper upon which to work. Have on hand clean pots, sterilized soil (buy it until you learn to do it yourself), a long thin pointed sharp knife and a trowel or large spoon, also sterile. Carefully slip your fingers under the pot on both sides of the crown (stem) to hold it, otherwise it will fly out and break some leaves. One or two good, sharp bangs on the bottom of the pot with the trowel will loosen it. Take a good look at the plant. It should be single crown, that is to say it should have only one stem, the plant giving the appearance of a rosette. Try not to disturb the root sys¬ tem of a single crown plant. If it seems to be single crown but has small plants growing from the crown, cut them off with your knife, neatly, leaving no nub. These are called “suckers” and they should be removed in the future as soon as they appear. A single crown plant grows faster and blooms better. It also looks better. If your plant is multiple crown, gently squeeze the soil in an effort to remove some of it. This will cause the roots to separate somewhat and enable you to see the root structure better. If you are lucky, you will have two or more distinct plants, each with its own root structure, if not, then decide which crown is the main one (usually the middle one). Then pick up your knife and cut down¬ ward in between the plants right through the flesh and down through the root unless you find that after cutting through the flesh you easily separate the roots. You should finish wdth two or more individual single crown plants. Lay each individual plant on the paper and take a critical look at it. Remove any broken leaves, yellow leaves or those which have a glassy look. Also any baby leaves, i.e., those which grew first and have a tendency to stay small. Work toward a symmetrical plant, as much as possible. You may find yourself possessed of some pieces which have no roots. These may either be pulled apart for leaves, which may be placed in a rooting medium, or you may re¬ move the bottom leaves and put the remain¬ ing stem in a glass of water to stay until it develops roots. Plant those plants which have roots in the pots by dangling the root in the center of the pot and gently placing the soil around it. Do not cover anything more than the roots except when you have a “neck” * then cover the neck up to the first layer of leaves. You may pat the soil down a bit but do not pack it. Water with tepid water imtil it comes out of the 10 bottom. If you have gotten soil on the leaves fill a laundry sprinkler with warm water and flush off the soil. Keep it out of the sun until dry. A few days later you may find that the soil has sunk. You may then need to add a little more soil. Plants which have been separated suffer shock but with patience and good care you will be rewarded eventually. * A neck is an abnormal distance between the roots and the first layer of leaves, usually quite rough, caused by the removal of pre¬ vious layers of leaves. Another time we will talk more about necks. ■ - — - AFRICAN VIOLETS ON VACATION Mrs. J. Addison MacLean 49 Saunders Road Norwood, Massachusetts 02062 In discussing “African Violets on Vaca¬ tion,” I realize that no one or even two people can possibly know all the proper things to do as conditions differ so greatly in this vast land of ours. I recall the many banquets at which I enjoyed sharing information with other violeteers and found a wealth of knowledge was available among the rank and file of our membership which has not been tapped. There are so many things to take into con¬ sideration when speaking of “African Violets on Vacation,” particular information as regards growing conditions — temperature, humidity, etc,, what time of year a person vacations, and what method proved best for them. Here are some of the well known meth¬ ods: (1) — There is the wicking of plants. Here our old nylons come in handy. Have a glass, bowl or tray that you can fill with water. Insert one end of the nylon into the water and the other should be spread over the top soil or, if you are really ambitious, drawn through the bottom hole and spread around the bottom of the pot. (2) — One can make a tent over a plant using wire coat hangers or dowels of some sort to keep the plastic covering off the leaves. The covering plastic can be tightly secured around the bottom of the pot with elastic or string. (3) — One can place plants on bricks or stacks of newspapers which have been soaked. Leave water at the bottom of the tray if pos¬ sible to keep the material moist. (4) — If you have large tables it is best to build a tent of plastic around the table, securing the edges of the plastic to allow only a minimum of air which would dry out the plants. (5) — Mulching is another method of keep¬ ing moisture in the soil. I have used wet spaghnum moss and placed it over the top soil, being sure not to get too close to the plant stalk. If you are to be gone for a week or more, it is advisable to remove the blossoms, par¬ ticularly from singles which drop quickly. If the blossoms drop and lay on the leaves, there is always the danger of marring the foliage. It is surprising under humid condi¬ tions how quickly a blossom will deteriorate. If you grow under lights it is wise to gradually cut down on the length of time lights are on. This should be done gradually — not a sudden change from 14 to 6 hours for example. Perhaps a half hour or an hour per day or per couple of days would be much better. Now these are the general rules. If you have one plant it isn’t much of a problem, but if you have many plants you cannot make individual tents for them, or set them into the bathtub so you would probably have to resort to making a tent over your plant tables. - - - - MANY KILLED BY 'KINDNESS' By Dorothy Gray Contrary to popular belief, African Violets are very hardy and thrive on neglect. They give more returns in pleasure than any other house plant, and require much less care than most. There have been more plants killed by kindness than any other way. My own plants, in clay pots, and the clay pots setting in sand on tables over which fluorescent lights con¬ trolled by timers which have been set for twelve hour cycles, are very fortunate if they are watered once a week. When they are watered, it is with a hose with tepid water, right over the top of the plants. The excess water runs into the sand and furnishes the high humidity required to produce large and abundant bloom. From the lights and up the sides of the tables, we have clear plastic cov¬ ering all plants. Each table with a light over it becomes a little greenhouse, with the plastic arrangement. Is Your membership about to expire in the African Violet Society of America? Send your renewal to African Violet Society, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tennessee. 11 Bark - - Nature’s Soil Conditioner Mrs. Walter Mclver 98 Sharon Street, West Medford, Mass. I have enjoyed raising African Violets as a hobby for the past ten years or so, and, like most amateur growers, have learned much along the way. I have found that this little plant has very decided likes and dislikes. It can be kept alive even under the most adverse growing conditions but to produce a vigorous, healthy plant with satisfactory bloom is quite another story. Light requirements vary from plant to plant, from house to house, from sea¬ son to season. Too many of us are rather heavy of hand with the use of water, thereby leaving the plant wide open to disease. Plants must be kept from cold drafts or suffer the conse¬ quences — yet plants cannot do without a prop¬ er circulation of air. All these things I learned the hard way, by trial and error. Ours is an old-fashioned house with rather high ceilings and an open stairway from first to second floors, affording excellent circulation of air. Light is adequate too as we have two bay windows on each floor — two facing South to West and two West to North. In these windows all plants are brought into bloom and remain until their blooming span is over. Two double 20-watt Gro-Lux tubes and one. single are used over the little plants until they bud. We are usually able to keep an ample supply of rain water on hand which we think helps the bloom. So, when I could not get the bloom I desired, we felt it was the soil that needed some attention and study. I read all the literature I could find on soil composition and its relation to plant needs. I learned from articles in our national maga¬ zine about the natural habitat of the African violet and of the humus type of soil built up by decaying leaves in the rocky crevices of the slopes where the first species were found. I asked questions of many commercial growers whom we visited imtil one day at a local garden center, I found shredded bark to be used for mulching purposes. I had heard that a type of bark was often used in growing orchids. So my husband questioned the proprietor and learned that this bark was from a paper mill in northern New England and was being mar¬ keted under the trade-name of Gro-bark. Though he raised 50,000 violets a year in his greenhouses, he had not thought of using bark in his growing media. He was interested and wanted to know the outcome of anything we might do with it. I first baked for an hour at 250 degrees the amount I intended to use. Then I mixed equal parts of this with Sponge-Rok, Zonolite and Black Magic African Violet Mix. Knowing this would become very acid in the process of decomposition, I added one teaspoon of lime to four cups of the mix. Then I moistened it with a solution of Isotox. The small plants took to this mixture like magic, filling their little pots with roots in a very short tinie. I then decided to try using it on plants ready for 3” pots. To the same formula I added an equal part of soil with a teaspoon of 5-10-5 fer¬ tilizer. As time went on and the plants grew I was very pleased with the results. Some have told me that this bark will rob the soil of nitro¬ gen but so far my feeding program has com¬ pensated. It seemed though, that no sooner had this proved its efficiency for my growing purposes than I was told Gro-bark had been taken off the market and was no longer available. Once again I must be looking for a new ingredient. About this same time I observed a coarse grade of bark being used in landscaping the slopes of our new highway construction. Then the garden centers started to offer it for home gardens. I figured I would never know until I tried so here w^as a new challenge. The bark I obtained and am still using smells of pine when it is being baked but I am told is from New Hampshire and of several kinds of tree coverings. It is far too coarse for house plants so I screen it through a 3/8ths inch mesh. It has proved fine enough for the purpose so I have substituted it for the Gro-bark. Last Fall I tossed the coarse residue into the garden, my husband turned it under in the Spring and he, incidentally, never had as good tomatoes and beans as this summer. Perhaps the bark absorbs enough moisture to help compensate for this summer’s record dryness. My winter problem has always been lack of humidity and we are always searching for new ways to increase moisture around the plants. Last winter was one of periods of ex¬ treme cold — yet for the first time the violets held good bloom all through the winter months. Again I like to think that the bark is protecting 12 the roots. A friend recently pointed out that bark should be high in trace elements, I do feed each time I water the plants, alternating with Plant Marvel and Fish Emulsion and using only l^th the usual amount. Maybe it’s just a combination of all factors but when I look at the beautiful bloom on our plants dur^ ing these 90 degree days, I like to think that maybe bark is Nature’s own winter insulation and summer’s air conditioner for our violets. — — ♦ - — MAKE CONTAINERS Decorate With African Violets Mrs. Kenneth Newman Yellow Springs, Ohio African Violets are beautiful by them¬ selves, but how often have you wanted a special centerpiece or some attractive focal point for your violets — something more per¬ manent than an arrangement? Or have you ever tried making your own containers? It can be done-^and quite easily, too, F’or a unique container, begin with a visit to the nearest unpaved driveway or alley and gather a supply of small flat pebbles. For ease in handling these later, it is a good idea to wash, or at least rinse, them, but be sure they are thoroughly dry before using. Then taking an ordinary clay pot as a base, fasten the peb¬ bles to the pot, fitting each into place individ¬ ually and gluing it to the pot. Model glue or china cement seems to work best, unless you actually have some mortar. The unfinished pot makes an unusual rustic container, com¬ patible with most decors. Heavy wire or wrought iron plant stands can become decorator items with a little imag¬ ination and some paint. And you can start with an old or a new stand. First clean it, and if necessary sand it to remove old, chipped paint. Now re-paint it-— but not the usual black or white. Try a glossy enamel in a bright color such as red, blue, green, pink, or even orange. Fill the stand with your violets and see what an attractive display you have. And if the shelves are high enough, you can fasten a small (15 or 30 watt) fluorescent fixture above the bottom, shelves. I have a 20 watt fixture with reflector tied to the under¬ side of the top shelf with nylon fish cord at each end. This is very thin and is practically un-noticeable. Thus I have sufficient light and can utilize both shelves of the stand. Have you seen, or better, do you have a wire basket with handles for washing salad greens? These make excellent hanging bas¬ kets. Before planting, line the basket with damp sphagnum moss to hold the soil in place. Then plant with your favorite ivy, episcias, trailing African Violets or other vines. Vary¬ ing the kinds of plants used will create added interest. These are but a few of the unlimited number of ideas for decorating with violets. The only tool necessary for finding more is your own imagination. INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL CONGRESS The Seventeenth International Horticul¬ tural Congress will convene 15-20 August 1966, at the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, U.S.A., immediately adjacent to Washington, D. C., and the U. S. Department of Agriculture Research Center at Beltville, Maryland. Preliminary meetings, including meeting of the Council and special committees and symposia will precede the Congress, August 11-13. There will be local excursions and reg¬ istration on August 14. The theme of the Congress will present the broad, united image of horticulture: THE PLANT (genetics, breeding, plant anisms) ; THE ENVIRONMENT (light, water, nutrients, regulators); MAN (economics, engineering, food sup¬ ply, beautification). There will be a plenary session each morn¬ ing at which a keynote speaker will develop the general theme for the day, followed by contributed and invited papers grouped into concurrent sessions on fruits, vegetables, flow¬ ers, ornamentals, tropical and subtropical plants, engineering, economics, education, ama¬ teur horticulture, and other sections as re¬ quired. The program has been arranged so as to avoid conflict of major interests. The biologi¬ cal sciences will be emphasized the first part of the week, and the social sciences, the end of the week; but there will be sessions of interest to all specialties during the entire week. 13 HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH OUR AFRICAN VIOLETS by John 7. Paul 36 South 7th St. Easton, P. 18042 In the last article we made a set-up for a medium close-up. By this I mean, the camera was 3 or 4 feet from the subject. In this article we will work much closer. Our project will be to photograph a cluster of blooms. Previously, we briefly discussed depth of field. This becomes very apparent when working inches from our subject. You will note in the photograph, that all areas are not clear and sharp. We know this is going to happen, so we must pick out the part of our subject we wish to picture at its best. In this case it will be a particular bloom and the rest will fall off in sharpness. This lack of sharpness., in many cases is actually a help to us, clue to the fact that our center of interest stands out from the less important characters of our pic¬ ture. We can also use this depth of field to eliminate or subdue undesirable objects that can not physically be removed. This leaves us with one thing to remember — the closer the camera is to the subject the narrower becomes the depth of field. Most cameras have a depth of field chart inscribed on the lens mount. You will find if you use this chart as a ref¬ erence it will help to prevent many disap¬ pointments. If you are using a single lens reflex you will be able to see the actual cov¬ erage on the ground glass for any f stop you intend to use. Enough is said for depth of field at this time. used by most of us in our homes or at flower shows I will try to keep it as^ simple as pos¬ sible. I used a single lens reflex camera, placed 8” from the subject. At this distance it was The photograph shows a simple close-up. If I were to do this in my studio I would make it more elaborate using reflectors and various controls, but as this column is to be necessary that I use a #2 close-up lens in front of my standard camera lens. I have no para- lax problem with this type of camera. A small strobe light was used for a light source. This particular strobe light has neutral density filters. The purpose of neutral density filters is to reduce the intensity of the light reaching the subject. This can be compared to the use of a handkerchief placed in front of a regular bulb type flash gun. My light source was 18” from the subject and I used a N-D4 filter, using Agfachrome film, this calculated to an fl6 opening. You will note that I used a small tabletop tripod and, of course a cable release. I do not know if these articles have been of any help to you. Up to this point, 1 have briefly and simply covered types of cameras, the mechanics of cameras, photographic termi¬ nology, background lighting, exposure, close-uf) photography. It is impossible to give exact lens and shutter settings as cameras are like people, each camera has its own particular character and the photographic conditions hav(' many variables. However if you have a photographic prob¬ lem, send your questions to me, I will attempt to answer as many questions as I can in this magazine. "The Finest in Soluble Fertilizers” n OQCId AFRICAN VIOLET Z-OD-14 SPECIAL 1 8-OZ. Carte n $1.00 $1.25” c LB. Corte n $1.50 ” $1.75 1 5-LB. Carto n $5.95 ” $6.95 n i-50-1 17 Variegated Violet I 1/ SPECIAL 1 1 8-OZ. Carte $1.50” LB. Carte n $175 ” $2.00 ” 1 5 -LB. Carte n $6.95 ” $7.95 1 DELIVERED PRICES (postage paid) | ROBERT B. PETERS CO., iNC. 1 2833 Pennsylvania St, Allentown, Pa.. The PERFECT LIGHTING for African Violets FLUORESCENT FIXTURES MODEL FH240 FOR 2 TUBES 40 WATT (Equal to about 240 Watt of regular bulbs) Size: 48” long, 13” wide, Weight approx. 22 lb. Complete with 2 daylight bulbs 36” rubber cord and pull-switch. Underwriters approved. $10.50 EACH For additional growing results — if so desired — 2 sockets for regular light bulbs built in, ADD $1.50 New TABLE MODEL New Same as- Model FH240 (above) with the addi¬ tion of 2 wrought iron legs, 18” high, with rubber tips, black. Weight approx. 23 lb. complete with legs $12.50 EACH FO^ 2“tU Bls'20^AfT MODEL FH220 (Size: 24” long, 13” wide) (Equal to about 120 W. of regular bulbs) 36” rubber cord and pull-switch. Underwriters approved $8.90 EACH TABLE MODEL WITH LEGS $10.90 EA^H Mail check or Money Order to: FROSH FLUORESCENT CORP. Manufacturers 217 Broad Avenue FAIRVICW, Bergen County, NEW JERSEY Please send: □ MODEL FH240 S10.50 " MODEL FM240 (Table Model) |l2.50 I MODEL FH220 $ 8.90 J Built in 2 sockets for regular bulbs $1.50 per fixture. As advertised, for which 1 enclose check or money order for $ . . . Ih addition, 1 will pay Railway Express Freight charges upon delivery. Name _ _ _ _ _ Address . City - - - - - State _ _ _ 15 Dr, H, T, Streu To Direct Work on Research Project , , , Nematode Control The Research committee, headed by Frank Tinari, has approved as a 1966 undertaking a nematode control on potted African violets. The work is to be done under the direc¬ tion of Dr. Herbert T. Streu at Rutgers Uni¬ versity, New Brunswick, N. J., and the project, involving the hiring of technicians and other research work, will cost $2,500. Mr. Tinari explained this w'ork could have started in 1965 but because of the problems and elements involved, it was decided to wait until more chemical compounds became avail¬ able and more funds accumulated in the Boyce Edens Research Fund, so that once the work is started it can be carried to completion. The research project at Penn State on soil mealy bug (Pritchard! Mealybug) has now been completed by Dr. Robert Snetsinger at a cost of $1,000, which has been paid to I^enn State University. New Slide Program Being Offered by Library Committee Mrs. W. F. Anderson Library Committee Chairman 360 Tulip Drive St. Louis, Mo. 63119 We are privileged to offer an interesting new program from the library “Growing and Grooming a Show Plant” (82 slides) prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Krogman. This is a how-to-do-it program starting with the selec¬ tion of the best leaf for propagation, showing the development and culture of a plant all the way to packing and OFF TO THE SHOW! The photography is excellent. The information is basic. This will be an excellent club pro¬ gram. Be sure to give alternate dates when you write for reservation. The Library expresses appreciation to the Frogmans for their fine program; to Mrs. Percy Crane for the donation of slides from Massachusetts and New York shows; to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nichols for new slides on graft¬ ing and pests; and to Joan Van Zele for making copies of popular library programs. We also thank many members for sending copies of their club yearbook and show schedules. Keep them coming! Others will benefit by the sug¬ gestions. We urge you to preview programs with the projector to be used under the same light¬ ing conditions. If the slides are not clear, you may need to rent a projector with a stronger light, particularly if the slides are used for day time programs. Slides projected at night will show up much better. For day time viewing, arrange to show the program where the room can be blacked out. This is essential to view the slides at their best. Ad¬ vance planning and forethought will pay handsome dividends in the enjoyment of the program. It is easy to leave the last slide in the projector at the end of a program. We ask that you check the numbers on the slides to be sure they are all in the box and also be sure the commentary is returned. Your com¬ ment slips returned with the slide programs are very helpful. Tell us what you want and make suggestions for improvement. Reservations for the Miami convention programs may be made now. They will be available after July 1. Be sure to help by giving an alternate choice of dates when you request reservation. The library is yours. Send in your sug¬ gestions for programs you’d like to have added to the library. Your constructive criticism is appreciated. 16 GRO-LUX TABLE TOP UNIT NEW LOW PRICE $14.95«* The Sylvania GRO-LUX Table Top unit includes a gold color shade, 6’ cord with plug and switch, and two 20 watt GRO-LUX lamps. Height of light is adjustable from 12” to 22” above table, on sturdy black legs. *Only $14.95 plus $1.00 mailing charge to 5th zone. Add $11.00 for Automatic Timer (Usually $12.95) Humidity tray, as illustrated, with insert to keep pots above water line available for $5.00.* We can supply your needs for fluorescent lamps and light fixtures. We have fixtures, with reflectors, 24” and 48” long, and without reflectors in other lengths, and a 48” fixture with 4 lamps for plants, such as geraniums, requiring much light. We have GRO-LUX regular and Wide Spectrum lamps. Ask for free bulletins (postage 10c) Prices: GRO-LUX 6-20 watt $13.20; 6-40 watt $14.10; 6-40 watt Wide Spectrum $9.05.* * West of Denver or to Florida, add 5% to all prices. HARVEY J. RIDGE Dept. J661 1126 Arthur St. Wausau, Wis. 54401 PLANT-A-TARIUM The best thing yet for rooting leaves and crowns, nursing baby plants or starting garden plants. Plastic bubble maintains proper humidity for propagation and may be removed when plants develop mature root sys¬ tems. Use with 36 square JIFFY-POTS or rooting medium. Large plastic tray is 11" x 2%" x 22" and clear plastic cover is about 4" high. Complete with 36 2Vi’’ peat pots only $6.69 postpaid to zone 5. Add 50c if shipped west of Denver or to Florida. To use without pots, order RIDGE’S RAPID ROOT¬ ING MEDIUM — about 5 quarts with Plant-A-Tarium for $1.50. (Trial size, about 2% qts. $1.00 ppd) The Plant-A-Tarium fits nicely under the lamp of the Table Top Unit, making an ideal combination for propagating. BOOKS FOR YOUR LIBRARY OR FOR GIFTS Fluorescent Light Gardening, by Elaine Cherry, Pub¬ lished March $6.95. Artificial Light Gardening, by Johnston-Carriere, $4.50. New Complete Book of African Violets, Van Pelt- Wilson, Rev. 1963, $5.95. Gloxinias and How to Grow Them, Peggie Schulz Revised 1965, $4.50. Growing Plants Under Artificial Light, Schulz, $3.75. Gardening Indoors Under Lights, Kranz, $4.95. Gardening Under Lights (McDonald, 1965) $4.95. The Flowering Greenhouse Day By Day (McDonald 1966) $6.95. 14 Mutchler St. Phone 429-3591 Dolgeville, N. Y. 13329 1966 VINTAGE VARIETIES Gloriously Green & Affectionate! Delightfully Pink Tinged White! Show Queen Double Rose! Tiny Treasure Trove! Rose Bud Red! Lilac Fantasy Splashed & Rayed! Blue Sweetheart Cure for Blues! “LOVIE DOVIE" “BUNNIE” “ROSE QUEEN" “TINY PINK” “SIR RED” “WAX FANTASY” “SWEETHEART BLUE” Just a Hint of What to find in our new FREE DESCRIPTIVE LIST including exciting new Sinningia*s, Columnea’s, Achimenes, Episcia’s, other surprises. Open Daily and Sundays — - 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 17 Planter Arrangement Willa Hainstock Fort William, Ontario, Canada Here is a planter arrangement which is quite simple and might be of interest to other violeteers. I use an ordinary clay pot with plenty of small stones, bottle caps, etc., for drainage. The plant is just planted as any ordinary plant. The hanging arrangements I bought years ago in the five-and-ten cent store. They are made of bronze-colored heavy wire and are kept on the wall or door frame by any ordinary brass hooks. (I catch glory hallelujah for this but who minds a small breeze?) Then before I put the pot into the hanger, I take some clear Saran wrap, using enough to leave a small catch basin under the pot, and to make a short frill around the pot top. This keeps the plant from lying on the pot edge. I am toying with the idea of putting these frills around the tops of my African violet pots but so far have done nothing about it. Saran wrap is cheap and can be taken off and fresh put on so easily. The wire hanger can be completely hidden by the plant. These also hang from the ledges of my window frame. They look very nice when the plants are in bloom — Saran wrap and all! Saran wrap does not disintegrate as easily as wax paper and frills up so easily. Also if spring tails or other pests come along, they can be seen immediately. 15 Years Ago Beautiful violet arrangements for shows were pictured in the June 1951 African Violet Magazine. A violet-blue fiddle and a violet- orchid seedling with other plants were arranged by Helen Pochurek. Other arrangements were a “Maypole Dance” by Mrs. W. C. Coleman; “Easter,” arranged by Mrs. W. B. Mulligan and Mrs. M. R. Pickier, and “Jewel Table” with shades of green and violet to palest lav¬ ender tulle, holding jewel tone violets — from the 1950 Flint, Mich., show. ★ ★ ★ Margaret E. Schoeverling, Wis., suggested AVS members “ask your friends to a Violet Tea” as a means of showing off your violets and getting members for the National African Violet society. The tea was given by Mrs. Willard S. Harland and Mrs. Frank Polham- mer, two good friends with a “give-and take” hobby in which they do not sell their plants but give and exchange leaves and plants with other enthusiasts. ★ ★ ★ Fay Stilwell’s article, “African Violet Trouble in Connecticut,” had to do with dam¬ age done by the strawberry root weevil (Brachyrhinus ovatus) and controls recom¬ mended by the Connecticut Agricultural Ex¬ periment station. ★ ★ ★ Titled “Mrs. Coniber’s Collection,” was an article by Velma M. Brocker of New York and related the story of Mrs. Elroy Coniber of Batavia, N. Y., and her hobby, which started w'hen she was a hospital patient and received a “Blue Boy” from a friend. When she returned home from the hospital, she obtained an lonantha, then a pink one, and then a white one. Later she started reading about violets, collecting new varieties and giving serious thought to a hobby, which has grown over the years. — - ^ - TIME TO REPOT? By Chas. Day You will have violets with greater vigor and better shape if you will transplant them in¬ to three or three and a half inch pots before they become too root-bound. If the roots become too entwined, slowed growth results when trans¬ planting is done. Watch your plants — they will tell you better than a calendar when it’s time to repot. 18 AVAILABLE SOON ! (In Small Packages) A L D R I N Recommended Pesticide for SOIL MEALY BUG BERNARD D. GREESON 3548 N. Cramer Milwaukee, Wisconsin Send 10c for Growing Supplies Catalog ROSE KNOLL GARDENS In the Heart of Lincoln Land NEW FOR SPRING Blushing Jewel — a very fringy semi-dbl. white with cerise pink markings. An eye catcher. Cameo Jewel — big dbl. pink with deeper center on round tailored leaf. Rainbow Jewel — rose red dbl. shaded with deeper markings, tailored leaf. Reddi Red (Utz) — very profuse dbl. red on tailored leaf. 4”x8” tee stake J— 3”xl2” tee stake K — 4i/^”xl8” tee stake P — l”xl2” vertical stake Tie-On Copper Wires THRIFTEE FLEXIBLE COLORED LABELS SIZE 7/16” X 3” vertical marker 5/8” x4” vertical marker 5/8” X 5” vertical marker 5/8” X 6” vertical marker 5/8” X 8” vertical marker See Information Above Relative to Colors TRIAL ASSORTMENTS: No. 1—50 LIFETIME markers. 10 each of A, C, D, and F and 5 each of B and H — $1.00 postpaid. No. 2 — 125 THRIFTEE markers, assorted sizes — $1.00 postpaid. AFRICAN VIOLET GROWERS SPECIALS: 75 Style A. $J.00; 1,000 Style A, $7.95 ppd. Ask for free complete folder shovdng other styles and types of markers. DEALERS: Write for wholesale prices, using your letterhead or other identification. On orders over $2.00, add 5% if shipped West of Denver. HARVEY J. RIDGE 1126 ARTHUR ST. Dept. J662 WAUSAU,^WISCONSIN 100 125 250 500 1000 $1.00 $1.60 $2.50 $1.00 1.55 2.50 3.90 $1.00 2.30 3.65 4.80 1.15 2.55 4.10 5.40 1.45 3.40 5.40 7.:^ 19 SHELLINGER'S AFRICAN VIOLETS Rooted Cuttings and fresh cut leaves of many new exciting varieties, variegated and miniatures. Also the Armacost and Royston Originals. Spring list now available. Stamp please. 351 E. Works St. Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 YOU SHOULD SEE! Show Stuff: Imperial Brocade Persian Pansy Flaming Beauty Singing Surf Winston Churchill New Miniatures: Davey Crockett Winnie the Pooh Reddie Peacock Tiny Pink Self addressed stamped envelope brings list of all newest varieties and convention releases. ANNALEE VIOLETRY 29-50 214th Place, Bayside, N. Y. 11360 PAULINE KUNTZ Winterset, Iowa Route 4 FIRE AND ICE and many others such as Blushing Jewell, Picture Hat, Rainbow Jewell, Spinning Wheel, Imperial Brocade, and new miniatures. Newest varieties from Lanigan. Fischer, Lyons, Annalee & Granger. Prices start at 50c per clump Stamp for new shipping list in July New — Yellow Cover — - 1963 Fourth Revised Edition "AFRICAN VIOLET HANDBOOK FOR JUDGES AND EXHIBITORS" New information: Propagation; comments on judging specimen plants, naturalistic and arrangement classes; seedlings: yearbooks; episcias; Gloxinias; con¬ ditioning African violet blossoms; up-to-date Society rules and other revised information. $1.00 per copy. RUTH G. CAREY 3900 Garden Drive Knoxville, Tenn. 37918 NEW FOR FALL GUNSMOKE, huge soft blue and white double. THRILLER, large deep fuchsia red double¬ wide frilly pink edge. MOOD INDIGO, frilly deep indigo blue double. PINK SONNETT, lovely huge soft clear pink double. Many more, including Parker’s lovely varieties Stamp for List WHITE CLOUD FARM Carthage, Mo. 64836 MOW! A muir Disioverv To Protect Your Atman Violets Against Pritthard Mealvbua! THOROUGHLY TESTED-100% CONTROL! *See Dr. Snetsinger’s article in this Issue. Proven effective for control and prevention of the Pritchard Mealybug and other soil insects such as Springtails and Sym- phylids in African Violets. Dr. “V” is a granular Aldrin product that becomes part of the soil itself. Simply sprinkle granules on soil and water in. AFRICAN VIOLET SOIL INSECTICIDE EASY TO USE • Comes to you in a carton containing 10 “single dose” packets. • Dry granular material, requires no mix¬ ing — no drenching — no mess. • 1 packet will give at least 3 months protection for a plant. SUMMIT CHEMICAL CO. P.O. Box 303, Baltimore, Md. 21203 BEFORE AFTER Each CARTON contains 10 "single dose” packets MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY ai SUMMIT CHEMICAL CO., P.O. Box 303, Baltimore, Md. 21203 Please send me — packets) Dr. "V” (a _ cartons (each containing 10 $1.25 per carton. I have enclosed (Please send no stamps.) NAME _ ADDRESS. CITY _ -STATE. 20 From West Coast . . . Hybridizer Has New Introductions In looking back over the two years this column has been in the magazine, I remembered how fearful my thoughts were of how can one fill a column every three months and not com¬ pletely run out of anything to say. I know that violet growers are always eager to find things that will help toward perfection. If there is one thing enthusiastic hobbyists are ever seeking it is that evasive product perfection in the growing of this beloved House Plant. Your many letters have proved this to me. In September 1964 we told of many lovely new plants that a West Coast hybridizer was introducing and called your attention to a number of new hybrids. It has been most interesting to see seed- lings bloom for the first time and those with promise have been grown into a mature plant while propagation goes on to prove the plant out. Working on the idea that a certain per¬ centage of the seed from a cross will give a very good idea of what would be obtained has proven the rule rather than the exception. In following this method H. C. Parker has been most successful. From the list of new introductions and having observed them from time to time I have selected a few to mention here. In choosing these varieties I have watched them through the eyes of a grower for display purposes rather than from hybridizer’s or seller’s point of view. Many of the plants grown under our West Coast conditions have been profuse as well as con¬ tinuous bloomers. Isn’t that what the most of us are looking for? Here they are: BROADSIDE’^— A cerise double with large and many blossoms per stem on large round quilted foliage. ^VHUCKLES^^^Fuchsm red double on dark green, red-reverse, red petioles. ^TRACKER MCA^”-^Frilled fuchsia double which is different with slightly spooned wavy olive green foliage with red-reverse which makes a nice plant. ^^FIERY FEATHER”^~^WaYj petaled fuchsia on wavy dark green, red-reversed foliage. This Clarissa Harris 1222 Second Place Calimesa, Calif, 92320 is a very prolific bloomer. (It is interesting to this amateur grower how our hybridizers re¬ frain from announcing red for in my estima¬ tion the name of this plant truly describes it.) ‘‘HONEY CH/LF”— Deep fuchsia frilled single wavy olive green red-reverse foliage. A com¬ pact or windowsill type size. (This one you would find in the class of bright reds in a show.) “JET FIRE”— A semi-double fuchsia red with many blossoms per stem held well above the foliage. Makes a nice symmetrical plant. (That is enough to say about any African Violet but let me add the foliage is wavy quilted medium green.) “NEW TIFFANY”-~-This is a nice large deep fluffy pink double, medium green quilted foliage. A must and so prolific. “PANKY”-~-lluge wavy petal fuchsia center blending lighter to edge, a star. Then there are QUEEN OF HEARTS, TOUCH OF VENUS, TALLY HO and WINSOME WILLIE which make beautiful symmetrical plants. “HAPPY DA F”— -Clusters of fuchsia double blooms on notched round leaf. A gorgeous plant. With this last named violet I should say finish and make this a wish to all who try growing some West Coast African Violets but the desire that comes occasionally when order¬ ing African Violets to select one for its name alone (and strange as it may seem we have had some jewels.) “MARY POPPIN” catches our eye. A gorgeous deep pink double and so prolific on quilted medium green foliage. A must for my collection. SPECIAL NOTICE So many inquiries, we are now shipping fresh-cut leaves of our varieties. Stamp for List THE H. C. PARKERS' 34543 Ave. C, off 4th, Yucaipa, California 92399 MADISON GARDENS 6355 Middle Ridge Rd. Madison, Ohio 44057 1/2 mile West of 528 Open daily and Sundays 1 to 5 P.M. SEND STAMP FOR LIST. 21 IS CHALLENGED — Tom Pasqua, instructor at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif., looks at pot jailing African violet prisoner, and is challenged to make it grow. "With your magazine as advice, I plan to nurture my new acquisition into vibrant adulthood," he writes. "It’s holding its own with fish emulsion and water I drain from my wife's steam iron reservoir." (Photo by Walter Fisher) FOOD FOR THOUGHT! Give your African Violets a royal experience. Treat them with the proven GRO-KING (Nu-Gro). Your plants will reward you with new amazing growth and beauty! Satisfaction or your money refunded. Each package makes 5 gallons of effective solution. Mix any quantity you need. Price 50c each or 3 for $1.25. Postpaid. Order now from: NU-GRO PLANT FOODS CO. P. O. Box 147 Federal Way, Wash. 98002 A.V.'S • LIRIOPE SPICATA • DAYLILIES AFRICAN VIOLETS: 750 Var. list 17c (refundable) Collector’s: Blue Boy to new. Fresh-cut leaves (labeled) 10/$1.57. Sm. Plants 10/$5.07. Blooming size 10/$5.97. A.V. or Giant Gloxinia Seed $1.00. LIRIOPE (borders) bibs 12/$1.50. Daylilies, reds, yellows, pastels 10/$1.97. ACHIMENES, 4 colors 10/$1.25. RED EPISCIA cuttings 500. Add 250 pstg. FFOULKES, 610 Bryan St. Jacksonville. Fla. 32202 A California Newsman’s Challenge Is Answered DUEL IN THE SHADE By T om Pas qua Southwestern College Chula Vista, Calif "So you know quite a bit about African violets?,” mischievously queried the man sitting across the room. The setting was picturesque as are millions of other homes on Christmas Eve throughout the land. Multicolored wrapping paper was strewn about the room as the young gift re¬ cipients examined their latest treasures. Yet there was something sinister in the festive air. The man was a father-in-law. He had just learned that I had published in December’s African Violet magazine. In an article "Simple Curiosity,” I, as a newsman, had challenged the African Violet Societies of the world to assert themselves so that they might” . . . some day rule the world.” The man quickly and purposefully strode from the rom which overlooked beautiful San Diego Bay. He deliberately returned and in a manner which a challenged Arthurian knight must have answered, "Broadswords!” or a dusty Texas must have hissed, "Draw!” the man called my challenge. "Make it grow!” he snapped and the 20th century duel in the shade had begun. So saying, he thrust at me a pot jailing a wilted, malignant, runty — yet somehow del¬ icately heroic — African violet prisoner. "That’s all it could do in four years; now let’s see you do your stuff,” the man whip- lashed. And in that instant, a newsman assailed with "simple curiosity” became a “simple news¬ man,” one caught in the ever-deepening con¬ spiracy which pervades America and perhaps even the world in this modern age. I had been hooked by an agent of the ad- ictive African Violeteers! - — ^ - - New reduced rates are in effect for back issues of the AVS Magazine. Write AVS, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn., for information. Complete your library now. 22 Adele Tretter, 4988 Schollmeyer Ave. St. Louis., Missouri, 63109 The following registrations have been re¬ ceived during the period from November 29, 1965 through February 28, 1966. ORCHID HARMONY (1584) 0 9 s S 12-20-65. TEXAS PICTURE (1585) LP 9 s-d L 12-20-65. Mrs. O. G. Pierson. 5629 Westcreek Dr.. Fort Worth. Texas. RIPPLING TAEFETA (1586) V 25 s L 1-21-66. Mrs. J. L. Ricker. 300 Sylvan Ave.. Norwood. Penna. PAINTED FACE (1587) R-PWC 15 sf S 1-27-66. VELVET A (1588) D-V 5 s S 1-27-66 Tinari Greenhouses. Bethayres. Penna. AT DAWNING (1589) L-RX 59 s d S 2-3-66 DARK RUBY (1590) D-RX 59 df S 2-3-66 HORIZON (1591) D-RGC 59 df S 2-3-66 PICKANINNY (1592) B-VGC 35 df S 2-3-66 Ralph & Mary Watts. 139 Western Ave.. Athol. Mass.. 01331. NINA NOLL (1593) W 9 d S 2-16-66 Mrs. Glen B. Hudson. 761 Belvidere Ave.. West- field. N. J. 07090. WESTWIND’S DEMURE (1594) L-PVGC 2 d S 2-24-66 Westwind's African Violets. P. O. Box 6. W. Bare Hill Rd., Harvard, Mass. 01467. AMERICANA (1595) BX 2 S 3-14-66 FROST FIRE (1596) RWC s S 3-14-66 PERTn PRETTY (1597) PWC 29 d S 3-14-66 PINK JESTER (1598) P 239 d S 3-14-66 PREVUE (1599) DPX 5 df L 3-14-66 RUBY GLOW (1600) R-P 29 dc S 3-14-66 Granger Gardens. R.2 Medina. Ohio 44256 NAME RESERVATIONS The following name reservations have been received during the period of November 29, 1965 through February 28, 1966. LITTLE LEHIGH VALLEY Reserved by Mr. George Suter, 164 N. Whit¬ field St.. Nazanth. Pa. 18064. FRANK BURTON — WHITE CLOUDS Reserved by Quixie Nichols, 3950 Dickerson Rd., Nashville, Tenn. 37207. PARASOL — BUMBLE BEE Reserved by Ernest Fisher, 32 Downsview Ave., Downsview, Ontario, Canada. LADY STEWART— LADY ZELLER— ANNA DEAR —LADY HANNA Reserved by Carmelo Pinto, 47 Grant St. Frost- burg, Md. RENEWAL RESERVATIONS AGNES — HONEY GEM — ROXANNA — MYRTLE BELLE Reserved by Grace Moore, 13000 Addison, Sher¬ man Oaks, Calif. 91403. NAME RESERVATION RELEASED FOR USE CELESTIAL POSTPAID SUPPLIES Sel Kaps 24 kaps $1.00 Stim-U-Plant VC 13 4 ounces 1.25 Spider-sMite 4 ounces 1.65 Fermate 18 ounces 2.50 Anti dione PM 5 ounces 1.39 Dolomite Limestone 2 pounds 1.25 Ruhm’s Phosphate 2 pounds 1.25 Sponge Rok (coarse) % bu. 2.00 Vermiculite (coarse) 14 bu. 2.00 Charcoal 9 ounces .49 Black Magic Blossom Booster 8 ounces 1.25 1 quart .3.25 Schultz Instant Liquid Food 11 ounces 1.00 Atlas Fish Emulsion 1 pint 1.45 1 quart 2.40 Sudbury Soil Improvement Kit 4.95 Sudbury PH Soil Test Kit .98 Humidiguide Hygrometer 2.95 African Violet and Gesneriad Questions (New Book) 6.95 Carl Pool Instant African Violet Food (11-40-20) 4 oz jar .84 — 8 oz. jar 1.40 The New Complete Book of African Violets by Helen Van Pelt Wilson 5.95 Fluorescent Light Gardening by Elaine C. Cherry (new) 6.95 Permanest Tray 11 x 22 — green 1.95 Sturdy 11 ounces 2.50 PLASTIC POTS— UTILITY COLOR OR WHITE SAME PRICE 25 50 100 2" round $ 1.00 $ 1.75 $ 3.00 214" square 1.00 1.75 3.00 214" round 1.25 2.25 3.95 3" round or 3" square 1.50 2.75 5.25 314" round tub 1.75 3.35 6.00 4" round tub 1.95 3.75 6.95 5" round tub 3.95 7.75 14.95 6" round tub 5/$2.00 10/$3.00 25/$5.95 Jet Black Plastic Saucers 25 50 100 3" $1.95 $3.75 $ 6.95 4" 2.95 4.95 9,75 5" 3.25 6.00 11.00 6" 3.75 6.95 12.95 Complete list for stamp. Texas residents please add 2% sales tax. THE WALKERS Box 150 Y Luling, Texas 78648 23 Boyce Edens Research Fund Aided By Individuals, Clubs Mrs. Harold Rienhardt 4463 W. Seneca Tpk., R. D. 2, Sy^racuse, N. Y. 13215 As chairman of the Boyce Edens Research Fund I would like to take this op¬ portunity to THANK all of the Officers, Directors and other members of the Board as well as certain devoted members of AVSA who have given freely both time and effort to further the cause of Boyce Edens Fund. I am referring to the lec¬ tures and programs given to various African Violet Clubs by these people who have refused any remuneration for their time and expenses and have simply asked the clubs to make a donation to research in return for their services. I for one know what it means to pack a dis¬ play of plants or perhaps arrange a program of slides and set out on a cold blustery night to speak to an African Violet Club. Yes, it is much easier to sit home in a nice easy chair and watch a good TV program. But this is the stuff that African Violet people are made of and, I guess, is also the reason our organization has reached the height that it has. You good people have given of yourselves and that is the greatest gift of all. The research program has benefited from your efforts and this in turn will benefit all of us who grow and love African Violets. I have acknowledged the various donations to each of you and now there are so many of you who are doing this fine work that I can’t list you all here, but to everyone who reads my report of the contributions you will note the names here and there as to who is respon¬ sible for various amounts being given. I still must give Anne and Frank Tinari the credit for starting this fine idea and they have given innumerable programs, often travel¬ ing quite a distance and accepting no other fee except a donation to Boyce Edens Reesarch Fund. GREAT WORKERS! By the time you read this report, the great 20th AV Convention in Miami will be past history and just a glorious memory. We are looking forward to it eagerly and also to the two weeks preceding when we will just be lolling around seeing Florida. It’s wonderful what African Violets can do for you. It has just become a whole way of life for us. Our sincere THANKS to the following clubs and individuals who have made donations for the period from Dec. 5, 1965 to Marph 5, 1966: Long Island AVS, New York _ $25.00 Mid Michigan AVC, Grand Rapids, Mich 10.00 AVS of Beaumont, Texas. In memoiy of Mrs. R. M. Johnson, member and friend who passed away recently _ 5.00 Union County Chapter AVS, New Jersey 10.00 Manhattan AVS, Manhattan, Kansas - -- 5.00 Rosewood AVS of Alton, Illinois _ 5.00 Long Beach AVS, California, Courtesy of Helen and Joan Van Zele, in lieu of speakers fee. _ 10.00 Water Wonderland AVS, Muskegon, Michigan _ 10.00 Harmony AVS of Houston, Texas _ 10.00 AVS of Philadelphia, courtesy of Anne Tinari, in lieu of speakers fee _ 25.00 Los Angeles AVS, California, courtesy of Izume Dear in lieu of speakers fee - . 10.00 AVS of Utah, in loving memory of Past President Mrs. Blanche Strong who passed away in November _ 5.00 AV District Council of Northern Illinois, in appreciation of the visit of Dorothy and Frank Burton. _ _ _ _ 10.00 Judges Workshop of Metropolitan St. Louis, Mo. AVS _ _ _ 10.00 First AVS of Dallas, Texas _ _ _ 10.00 Youngstown AVS of Youngstown, Ohio 5.00 AVS of Canton, Ohio _ _ 5.00 Des Moines AVC #1, in memory of Mrs. James D. Wright . . 10.00 Bay State AVS, Massachusetts, courtesy of Frank Burton in lieu of speakers fee 25.00 Town and Country AVS, Dayton, Ohio 5.00 Trevose Horticultural Society of Phila¬ delphia, courtesy of Frank Tinari, in lieu of speakers fee . . 25.00 24 Judging School, Arlington, Texas, courtesy of Charles Day, who taught the school and the following clubs who partici¬ pated: _ 43.28 Violet Harmony Club; Fort Worth First Nighters, and Fort Worth AVS, Fort Worth; First Arlington AVS, Ar¬ lington; First AVS of Wichita Falls; Dallas North AVS; First AVS of Dallas; First Nighter AVS; Happy Violeteers of Dallas, and Lone Star AVS, all of Dallas. Hi Hopes AVC, St. Louis, Mo., courtesy of Neva Anderson in lieu of speakers fee _ 5.00 The Webster Groves AVS, St. Louis, Mo., courtesy of Neva Anderson, in lieu of speakers fee. _ 10.00 Charm. Song AVC, St, Louis, Mo. _ 5.00 Fantasy AVS, Wichita, Kansas _ - 5.00 Gloucester County AVS, Monroeville, New Jersey _ 7.00 Donation from the club $5.00, balance courtesy of Anne Tinari slide program. Raleigh AVS, Raleigh, North Carolina 5.00 Fort Vancouver AVC, Vancouver, Washington _ 15.00 NEW RELEASES BY KROGMAN’S FOR SUMMER OF 1966 Fresh-cut leaves 5 for $3.50 plus 50c postage and packing. GEMINFS BLAZE — A symmetrical growing, dark green slightly quilted tailored plant with very dark red single, semi-double & double blooms. A steady bloomer. GEMINI PINK — A nice rose oink doulde on symmet¬ rical growing, modified girl foliage. GEMINFS DIP — • Huge shaded lavender star with a darker border edged white. Both foliage and blooms are slightly dipped. GEMINI FLIP — • A cherry shaded old rose double on quilted symmetrical foliage. GEMINFS FLAME* — ■ Very dark reddish lavender star on a slightly wavy and quilted foliage with red underleaves. NEW HELEASES BY CHANGER AND LYON Freshly cut leaves @ 12 for $5.00 plus 50c postage and packing Granger Gardens— FIRE & ICE, RED COAT, CHERRY SPRITE, GUINEVERE, FASCINATION, PERT N PRETTY and PROM QUEEN (See page 6 of March magazine) also PINK JESTER, SAXONY, CAROL BLUE, FLAMINGO ROSE, ERIE FLAME and STARDOM. Lyon Greenhouses— LOVIE DOVIE, BUNNIE, ROSE QUEEN, TINY PINK, SIR RED, WAX FANTASY, SWEETHEART BLUE, (See page 36 in our March magazine and also page 4 in the December issue) PINK MODEL, ROSEKIN, PEACOCK, RED CAVALIER, RUBY, RASPBERRY FROST, SIR RED, TREND, POPEYE, DOUBLE DELIGHT, FRILLY NOOK, CANDY BLUE, SNAPPY RED, and STAR SHINE. KROGMAN’S VIOLETRY 1325 Parkway Drive. BrookfieM, Wisconsin 53005 Please visit us by appointment. Phone Milwaukee 782-7359 • AFRICAN VIOLETS • GLOXINIAS • EPISCIAS • GESNERIADS We sell most of the Gesneriads suitable for home culture. BUELL'S GREENHOUSES Eastford# Conn. ALL SUPPLIES SENT POSTPAID Stim-U-Plant VC13 Atlas Fish Emulsion Plant Marvel 45c Pak. Ra-Pid-Gro Sponge-Rok % 4 Qts./$1.00 Vermiculite Leaf Starter Mix Violet Soil (Our own with leaf mold) Charcoal 1 Qt./65c Cattle Manure 4 Qts./$1.00 Sheep Manure 4 Qts./$1.00 Bone Meal Steamed Blood Meal Cottonseed Meal Super Phosphate (Powder) Magnesium Sulphate V-C 13 50% Malathion 4 oz./$1.25 Pt./$1.00 Qt./$1.90 lb./$1.00 1 lb./$1.75 ¥2 lb. 85c % Bu./$2.50 1 Bu./$4.00 5 Qts./$1.00 12 Qts./$2.0{) 4 Qts./$1.00 3 Qts./$1.00 2 Qts./$1.00 10 Qts./$2.00 10 Qts./$2.00 45c Lb. 45c Lb. 40c Lb. 45c Lb. 45c Lb. 8 oz. bottle/$2,65 5 oz. bottle/$1.75 Mildex (For Mildew-Mites) 4 oz. bottle/$1.25 Captan SOW (For Mildew— Mold on Soil) $1.25 Rootone 35c Pak Antrol Spray Bomb 6 oz./89c Acti-dione PM 5 oz. (Mildew) /$1.50 Centrospray 8 oz., 2 spray heads/$1.95 % in. White Marking Tape (60 yards) $1.00 3 in. Plastic Markers 20/30c 100/$1.00 4% in. Plastic Markers 15/30c 100/$1.25 Plastic Flats 6” x 8” x 3” 3/$1.20 Re-Vita Soil Conditioner 8 oz. Pk. .69 — 1 lb. bulk $1.00 Kapco (15-30-15) Vz lb. $1.00 — 1 lb. $1.75 New Era (Violet Food) Liquid 4 oz./59c New Era (Violet Food) Powder 3 oz./45c Sel Kaps (Stim-U-Plant) Sodium Selenate 24/$1.25 Peat Moss (Sphagnum) 10 oz./59c Peat Humus 3 lb. bag/$1.00 Chelated Iron (Iron Deficiency) 4 oz./$1.29 Transplantone Pak/45c Giberretic Aerosol 6 oz./$1.00 Leaf Mold (Compost) 3 qts./$1.00 Pano Drench (Damping Off) 1 oz./$1.95 Active (450 lbs. Compost Quickly) $1.75 50% DDT (Soil Sterilizing) 15 oz. can $1.75 Trigger Spray, 1 qt. adjustable very fine mist $2.50 Wire Hanging Baskets 8 in, $1.25 10 in. $1.65 Vita Bark Orchid Mix 3 qts./$1.00 Orchid Food (Our Own) 30-30-30 4 oz./$1.25 Sulphur (Mold on Plants) 4 oz. jar/$1.25 Fumi-Soil Capsules (Sterilized Soil) 24/$1.75 100/$5.50 Hy-Gro (Orchid Food) 18-18-18 l-lb./$1.75 PLASTIC POTS (ROUND) 2% in. 2% in 3 in. 4 in. Squatty Thumb Pots 25/$1.40 25/$1.65 25/$1.95 25/$3.00 25/$1.00 50/$2.50 50/$2.75 50/$3.00 50/$6.00 50/$1.90 100/$ 4.00 100/$ 4.25 100/$ 5.25 100/$10.00 100/$ 3.25 2% in. square 25/$1.40 50/$2.50 100/$ 4.00 MINIMUM ORDER $2.50 on the Above Supplies. J'S AFRICAN VIOLETS 6932 Wise Ave. MI-7-37S5 t. Louis 39, Mo. Ha^e you renewed your membership in the Africun Violet Society of America, Inc.? 25 DON’T READ THIS AD unless you want shaplier and healthier looking African Violets. Elisa’s African Violet Rings hold up the bottom row of leaves, enabling you to train your leaves for better sym¬ metry. They are indispensable for use after trans¬ planting your Violet as well as for transporting your plants to meetings and shows. These attractive rings, made of sturdy green plastic slip on from the bottom, so you don’t have broken and split leaves. Easily adjusted to fit different size pots. Two sizes — 9” fits pots from 2V2” to 6” — 60c each 13” fits pots from dM;” to 8” — 75c each INTRODUCTORY package of 3 9” and 3 13”— $3.60 plus postage. Minimum order: 6 rings. Add for handling and Postage, 60c West of Denver; 72c East of Denver. Postage prepaid on orders over $10.00 in one shipment. Add 4% sales tax for California shipments only. Inquiries welcomed from African Violet Clubs, florists and nurseries. Send check or money order to JOHN D. FREW P. O. Box 823 Pacific Palisades, California 90272 To Violet Growers and African Violet Clubs from Bangor to San Diego, from Anchorage to Miami, and Canada too: We thank you for your orders and re¬ orders and most of all your letters of approval and praise. FOR AFRICAN VIOLETS . . . and other plants. The NEW All-Steel Vio Holda PLANT STAND Sturdy, heavy gauge all-steel welded. 40” high. Will not tilt or tip. Holds 11 plants. 10 on revolving arms extending outward 8" to 12" from center shaft. Arms mov¬ able to any position to en¬ hance beauty of display and allow even sun and air exposure. Light weight, Easily dismantled for clean¬ ing. Antique black; white or fawn tan enamel. ORDER BY MAIL TODAY Only $14.95 each, plus $1.00 for packing and postage. (Canada $2.00). Specify color desired. Send check or money order; or C.O.D. Satisfaction guaranteed. Circular on request. VIO HOLDA MANUFACTURING CO. Box 915 Dept.64-S Topeka, Kan. The Original Stand with Revolving Arms THE PINK POT SUMMER SPECIAL 15% discount on our entire list of fresh cut leaves until September 1st. STAMP BRINGS OUR ‘‘PINK LIST” SANDY WEYNAND Visitors Please Call 516-281-7777 6 Drury Lane Mastic Beach, L. I., New York 11951 VARIEGATED FOLIAGE NEW FOR 1966 SPINNING WHEEL—Large, full double, deep pink. Quilted strong variegated foliage. Show plant. PICTURE HAT— Semi-double lavender pink, extra large flower. Plain, very pink foliage. Send stamp for SHIPPING LIST. Small plants, leaves and our potting soil shipped. List includes many other variegated varieties and the best of other growers, including SKI RUN SERIES of originations by Naomi Weeks. VISITORS WELCOME CHAMPION’S AFRICAN VIOLETS 8848 Van Hoesen Road Clay, New York 13041 Located just north of Syracuse, 4 miles west of Cicero, one mile north of Route 31. 4 ATLAS FISH EMULSION for BETTER AFRICAN VIOLETS Results you want are yours when you use ATLAS ‘‘the original ” Fish Emulsion Fertilizer. For vigorous growth, fine texture of foliage and profusion of rich colored blooms oh your Afri¬ can violets, use non -burning, 100% organic ATLAS! Only V4 teaspoon per quart lukewarm water every 10-14 days. Try it — buy it today imd see the difference. At dealers everywhere, if not available, order direct. Postpaid. Pint $1.00; fluart $1.90; Gallon $6.25. ATLAS FISH EMULSION FERTILIZER CO No. 1 Drumm St. Room 807 San Francisco, Calif. 94111 26 61 Participate . . . 246 New Members Obtained In Membership Contest The third New Membership Contest to be sponsored by the African Violet Society of America has been a tremendous success, thanks to the hard work and support of our members. A total of 246 new members was obtained during this contest during which 61 persons participated. The first place winner was Mrs. Cathy B. Anschutz, Walnut Creek, California, who se¬ cured 72 new members during the period of this contest. Mrs. Anschutz attended the Miami Con¬ vention as the guest of the African Violet So¬ ciety of America, being flown to Miami by jet plane. During the convention Mrs. Ans- By Maisie Yakie Port Arthur, Texas chutz was introduced at the Friday night ban¬ quet. A $50 cash award, second place, was won by Mrs. Roy E. Haddock of Muskogee, Okla¬ homa, who signed up 27 individual members and one affiliated chapter. The third place winner of a $10.00 gift certificate was Mrs. Clara Keeler, Portland, Oregon, who obtained 26 individual mem¬ bers. One year memberships were awarded to Mrs. Joseph Di Fiore, Wayne New Jersey; Mary Clanfield, Longview, Washington; Mrs. Paul Leone, Southington, Conn.; Mrs. Richard Carr, Denver, Colorado; and Mrs. Vernon R. Gould, Largo, Florida. Enjoy the Finest in Indoor Gardening! WIN A FLORA CART Enter Your Plants In 1966 NOW . . . with NEW Molded Fiberglass TRAYS! Interchangeable on any Flora Cart. 1 tray — $8.50; 2 trays — $16.00; 3 trays — $23.50. F.O.B. Cleveland. World's Finest Portable Indoor Greenhousel For use with Rapid Start Fluorescent LightsI Flora Cart is the original, most popular movable and practical unit for easy indoor gardening! Raise lux¬ urious African Violets . . . force spring flowering bulbs and get strong plants from all seeds and cut¬ tings! NOW every Flora Cart comes with beautiful new molded fiberglass trays . . lightweight and strong, easy to keep clean and impervious to mois¬ ture, chemicals or weather! Choose from two Flora Cart models: 3 Trays, $57.00; 2 Trays, $44.50. (Light Fixtures additional.) Rugged lifetime construction, of satin aluminum tubing. The large heavy duty 4" diameter rubber-tired, ball bearing swivel casters makes it easily movable, even over heavy carpeting! Equip your Flora Cart with Combolite fixtures de¬ signed especially for flower culture, combining in¬ candescent and fluorescent lights, proved superior to either one alone! For use with new Rapid Start fluorescent lights. No starters are necessary. WIN A FLORA CART NOTE — The manufacturers of the popular Flora Cart are happy to again present a Flora Cart (Model CA2 complete unit) as an award at the 1966 Convention, Miami Beach, Fla., April 12. 13, 14, 1966. CLASS — Three specimen plants (1 true purple, 1 pink, and 1 white, any variety) scoring the highest points. Each plant must score at least 85 points. These plants are to be entered in the regular classes for true purples, pinks and whites. PREVIOUS WINNERS — 1953 — Mrs. Ronald B. Reaume, Detroit, Michigan. 1954 — Mrs. E. L. Perdue, Donaldson, Tennessee. 1955 — Rev. Harold L. Thompson, Birmingham, Michigan. 1956 — Mrs. L. A. Beck, St. Joseph, Missouri. 1957 — Mrs. J. R. Bush, Muncie, Kansas. 1958 — Mrs. Edward Casey, Rochester, New York. 1959 — Mrs. Clarence Kuder, Bowling Green, Ohio. 1960 — Mrs. Alexander R. Colyer, Brightwaters, New York. 1961 — Mrs. Joseph Trost, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1962 — Mrs. J. VF. Shuey, Richmond, California. 1964 — Mrs. George Phillips, Arlington, Texas. 1965 — E. D. Wyke, Columbus, Ind. 1966 — Mrs. Johnny Maiorana, Miama, Fla. ORDER TODAY . . . Send check or money order. WRITE for catalog of Flora Carts and accessories. Dept. C 1311 West 80th Street Clevelond 2, Ohio 27 Sonja Cuneo, 58 Hill St., Tewksbury, Mass. DEADLINE DATES: For June issue, March 1; for September issue. June 1; for December issue. September 1; and for March issue. December 1. Show news must be confined to 200 words or less. Photos must be black and white. Color slides and transparencies can be used only when magazine is a color issue. No photos can be returned. EXHIBITS, INTERESTING PROGRAMS & OTHER CHIT CHAT Many times our Chapters put on exhibits, non-com¬ petitive, to encourage further community interests in violet-eering. The AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, SALEM CHAPTER, Oregon, recently held such a display, exhibiting between 300 to 400 specimen violets. This club also has many other community projects. One in particular, gen¬ erally at a holiday time, is to hold a club party with proceeds donated to the Salvation Army for filling a basket of food for a needy elderly lady. The club also gives violet plants to patients at the Tuberculosis hospital. At each club meeting, each member brings in a leaf for a leaf exchange, and the hostess of the evening tells how she grows her violets. At their meetings, the club has held discussions on the various types of leaves and flowers violets have; demonstrations on “wick” watering; and propagation by grafting. ★ ★ ★ The RHODE ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY was invited by the Providence Journal to hold an African violet clinic in their auditorium. Members of the club gave talks on violet culture, demonstrations on potting techniques, proper use of artificial light and various methods of fertilizing. The clinic was so successful that the Providence Journal has invited them to hold another clinic in the near future. ★ ★ ★ The NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY of Long Island, New York has been supporting a Greek child through Foster Parent Plan for the past six years. Funds were earned at their annual shows. Last year, however, the child went to live with relatives who were able to care for her without assistance from Foster Parent Plan. The club has now decided to change its charity and start giving a scholastic award to deserving horticulture student at¬ tending the State University of New York at Farmingdale. Long Island. This award will be given to a student doing research with African violets under the supervision of Dr. Louis J. Pyenson, Biology Department Chairman. ★ ★ ★ The BALTIMORE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, Maryland, showed some Baltimore Convention slides, “This and That”, which led the club into a discussion of soil mixes which were used in raising the beautiful show plants. At present, the members are trying out a mix, developed by one of their members with a running comparison project on the New Era Soil Mix — Formula 5. In preparation of their forthcoming show, two members gave talks on the prin¬ ciples of making an arrangement plus making several arrangements and explaining the procedures as they pro¬ gressed. ★ ★ ★ The HAPPY 'OURS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, New Jersey recently had as their guest speaker Mrs. Victor Gaug, president of the AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF TRENTON, New Jersey. Mrs. Gaug made arrangements interpreting past show themes and displayed a wonderful collection of materials for use in arrangements. Most of them are inexpensive and could be found at the roadside, five and dime or souvenir shops, and some could, even be made from discarded household items. All it took Mrs. Gaug was home spray paint, plus her imagination, which in turn made a most interesting and helpful program. HAPPY 'OURS certainly spends many hours on their work — for instance, their 1966 show is over and members are already planning next year’s show. One highlight of their 1967 show will be that all their members .are invited to design a yearbook cover and show book cover, with a prize of a one-year subscription to AVSA awarded to the winning entries. ★ ★ ★ Want to save your members money on supplies? Do what the ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCIL. Colorado, and NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY of Long Island, New York do. These clubs order such items as floral carts or fluorescent lights in quantity to help save club members money. In both instances, how¬ ever, club members are requested to put their “orders in” prior to ordering merchandise — which is a good idea — the club then will not have excess supplies on hand. ★ ★ ★ The EAST SUBURBAN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB, Mich¬ igan, held their 10th annual show “Remember When” Marion Berkey’s arrangement won top honors which de¬ picted the theme of show. Best in Show award went to Anthony Newnham for “Luke.” Irene Fleming won sweepstakes for the second consecutive year. Among her blue ribbon awards was “Lavender Beauty” for the oldest registered variety (registered in 1952) and “Fleur Petite” in the miniature class. ★ ★ ★ The UPPER PINELLAS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY won the Green Rosette for their show “Temple of Violets.” The AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF PHOENIX also was awarded the Green Rosette for their show “Parade de las Violetas”. - - - — Help AVS Grow! Every member get a new member in 1968! ♦ NEED HELP? Do you need help on your shovv reports? Read Column 1, Page 63, in March IQGd' issue! Hove YOU renewed your membership in the African Violet Society of America, Inc.? Send your renewal to AVSA, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn., 37901. 28 DOMINION ROSE — Large two-inch diameter semi-double blossoms of a basic soft rose color with a gently fluted darker rose border edged In white in maturity. Tailored medium green foliage. FROSTFIRE — Profuse amounts of bright red type single blooms with broad white margins on petal edges, borne well over light green tailored foliage, medium sized plant in maturity. These blossoms demonstrate the effectiveness of CO2 in the growth of African violets, according to Mrs. Van Zele. Flowers on the right in each picture are normal size grown in a greenhouse. Flowers on the left were grown under CO.. In picture at left are, reading downwards: “Stacey,” “Peak of Pink,” “Angela,” “Apollo” and “Pink Linda;” at right, “Pansy Royal,” “Blue Rebel,” “Pink Baton,” “Geronimo” and “Peggy Sue.” (Photos by Joan) Helen Van T^ele P. O. Box 145 Lemon Grove, Calif, 92045 Carbon Dioxide gives the plant more of what it needs for growth. It’s as simple as that. It is one of the esential factors in the process of photosynthesis, so essential to the making of flowers, leaves, stems, and roots. During the past year, we, in California, have been hearing more and more about Carbon Dioxide. Chrysanthemum and carnation growers are discarding their muslin houses and constructing fiber-glass greenhouses in order to have it. They say they can get larger and finer flowers on the market at least two weeks earlier. Tomato growers report three crops a year instead of the usual two. Orchid grow¬ ers, too, are most enthusiastic about it. We thought it might be interesting to see what effect, if any, it would have on African Violets. So November 17th of last year a chap from the Carbonic Division of General Dy¬ namics in San Diego came out, strung plastic tubing (with holes) up and down and across the ceiling of one of my greenhouses, installed an automatic timer, connected the dispenser to a 50 lb. tank — and we were off! I expected to see the plants respond in the next five minutes, having just heard paeans of praise of CO2 from an orchid grower that very morn¬ ing, but they semed to pay no attention. How¬ ever, on the third day after CO2 was installed one tired, partly wilted flower stem raised its remaining bloom and I knew something was happening. As indeed it was! In two weeks there was a marked differ¬ ence — little crown leaves grew as they never had before; stems of buds that before had 30 The babies even grow large flowers. This is “Startling" in a 2-inch pot. (Photo by Joan) On Oct. 1, 1965, “Flying Tiger" had a lighter green spot on one of the tiny crown leaves (water, probably) and In February 1966 that leaf was down in the third row, showing plainly now. (Photo by Joan) larger than they should, but I soon found that the leaves weren’t larger — just more of them — and it seemed to set twice the number of flowers. “Tiny Rose” is a mass of bloom. hidden under the leaves stretched out and up and burst into larger flowers. I had cracked a tiny crown leaf of a large supreme in trying to free it from its neighbor, and in two months the leaf was down in the third row of leaves. I placed plantlets of the same clump in both greenhouses and the ones enjoying CO2 soon were at least two thirds larger than the others. Of course, the other factors of growth must be right — CO2 does not work miracles — correct light (I use the wide spectrum Gro-Lux), hu¬ midity, heat, soil, water, and fertilization must also be present. It had no effect at all on some plants that I knew were not in good mix — I had experi¬ mented with too strong a compost — and yet when I tapped the plant out of the pot, there were some nice white, crisp roots amongst the brown, limp ones — so at least it had tried. The effect on variegates was startling. One plant that I had purchased, not knowing it was a variegate, sprung a lively saffron crown. “Printed Silk” which had been a plain green now has tiers of leaves with perfect color¬ ing and twice as many flowers. I thought at first that CO2 wasn’t advan¬ tageous to miniatures, that they were growing The miniatures love it, too! Here's “Tiny Rose" in a 2-inch pot. (Photo by Joan) “Printed Silk" began to show variegation two The Iron Cross begonia sent out many more weeks after being put under CO.. (Photo by Joan) large leaves when moved into the CO2 greenhouse, and gloxinias grew twice as fast as those left in the “control” greenhouse. One disadvantage is that plants, young and old, being so anxious to grow, send out more suckers than usual. But I don’t mind — just snap them off and plant them. Growers in cold areas would save a great deal of heat in the winter time which other¬ wise is lost through ventilation. You don’t ventilate with CO2 — a fan to circulate the air — but the ventilators remain closed. CO2 is not for greenhouses alone. Anyone (Continued on Page 43) **AYERS ROCK>> IS BEAUTY ■ . ■ Dr. Sydney Crawcour of Australia Registers Four Plants With A VS A “It has been a great thrill to have had several of my seedlings registered by the African Violet Society of America,” Dr. Sydney Crawcour, president of the African Violet society, said as he spoke of the African violets “Made in Australia,” which have just been registered by AVS. These four hybrids are “Ayers Rock,” “Timbertop,” “Blue Stocking” and “Blue Hills.” “From the many hundreds of seedlings I have grown, I felt that at least a few were worthy of registration,” he added. “After growing the seedling to plant, one must propa¬ gate from leaf for three generations to make sure that the characteristics will ‘stick’.” Two of Dr. Crawcour’s hybrids are named after Australian landmarks. “Timbertop’s blue is almost exactly the color of Geelong Church of England grammar school, a boarding school where at present Prince Charles, the heir apparent to the Eng¬ lish throne, is spending a term. The name was given by Dr. Crawcour to his violet four years ago — long before Timbertop became “headline news.” “Since ‘Ayers Rock’ is one of the first African Violets from Australia to be registered by AVSA, I picked a name which has a definite Australian flavor,” Dr. Crawcour said. “Ayers Rock is a huge sandstone flat struc¬ ture situated in the very center of the con¬ tinent, standing high in the desert, which extends for hundreds of miles in all directions. It is 1,100 ft. high, shaped like a kite, and 1% X 1 mile wide. It is visited each year by thousands of tourists from the Commonwealth and abroad. The journey is made from the 1252 THIRD AVE. SAN DIEGO, CALIF. “Every Town and Country” It's very IN to be OUT . . . out of the Country, that is. So how about Mexico ... in Mexico City see the golden coach that Maxmillian bought for Carlotta; the divers who risk their necks twice a day in Acapulco, - - - and bring home a burrito for your patio. Easy come. Easy go With the Van Zeie TRAVEL AGENCY, INC. 32 Dr. Sydney Crawcour Victoria, Australia An African violet “made in Australia" by Dr. Sydney Crawcour, president of the African Violet Society of Australia. It is a flat growing variety, a very large double deep pink that has produced flowers measuring 2^/2 inches across. “Ayers Rock" has just been registered with AVS by Dr. Crawcour. small ■ township of Alice Springs either by car or by plane. “On the surface of the Rock exist many primitive aboriginal paintings. The place is sacred to the native tribes of the district and is closely bound up with their religious beliefs and rites. “Although the color of Ayers Rock varies from hour to hour — frequently reds and vari¬ ous pink shades predominate. “It has reached prominence in Australia both from Australian and overseas visitors for its magnitude of scenic wonder and grandeur, as the natural phenomenon, ‘The Grand Can¬ yon’ has to many Americans. An earth road now extends from Alice Springs to the Rock and a flourishing tourist trade and service is now operating from “The Alice” during the months April to November, the other months being the “wet” months of the year. “Added to its natural color is the awe in¬ spiring natural transition of changing colors from the first rays of dawn till the sun is up and again, the extremes in color just before the sun sinks below the horizon in the even¬ ing. This is undoubtedly helped by the dry atmosphere.” 33 HOBBYIST TELLS OF SUMMER PROBLEMS Mrs. Dorothy Gray 29245 Wilmont Ave. East Detroit, Mich. 28021 Because we have a weather problem in our particular area we are fortunate if we can bring our African violets through the summer months without losing them to crown rot. Many days temperatures range from 80 to 101 degrees and the humidity readings with these temperatures are from 70 to 80% and have been as high as 90%. We then are likely to have a severe thunderstorm with hail and tornado-type winds and the temperature drops suddenly to the low 70’s and sometimes even in the 60’s. This sudden drop is bound to be followed by many complaints of mildew. The high temperatures, accompanied by high humidities, cause many to surrender their African violets to crown rot. I always advise those who inquire, to re¬ move bud and bloom stocks and keep them off the plants during this period, and to forget about worrying about bloom, but rather strive to keep healthy plants. By removing buds and blooms, strength is supplied to the root system, where it needs to be sturdy, under our con¬ ditions. I also recommend that we stop fertilizing immediately after the very first day that the temperature goes above 80 degrees, because experience has taught me after many years here, that the first day like that is the begin¬ ning of many. Why stop fertilizing, at this time? First of all, most potting mediums that we hobbyists use, store up some of the elements in the fertilizers which are inert under certain temperatures. As soon as there is a substan¬ tial raise in temperature, those elements, es¬ pecially nitrogen, are released from the soil to the use of the plant. Therefore, any further fertilization would be overfertilization as the plant would receive the new food added to the old, which is now released to its use. The results? CROWN ROT. I heartily recommend that instead of feeding, at the time when we normally would be feeding during the above weather condi¬ tions, we water the plant with a solution of 1 Tablespoon of CLOROX to 1 Qt. of tepid water. (Clorox is the ONLY bleach that can be used for this. It is recommended by the American Medical Society for the treatment of Athletes’ Foot in human beings. It is a fungicide and rot is caused by fungus there¬ fore the use of a fungicide will discourage crown rot.) Another fungicide that I have sworn by for many years, is Fermate. I always dust it, (it is a black powder, an iron compound), on the surface of the soil, under the leaves, on the first hot, humid day of the season. It can be used in solution to water with, but it is like pouring water on soot to moisten it. The proportion is 1% Tsp. to 1 Cup tepid water and water with it. However, I find by using a discarded detergent container of plas¬ tic, removing the screw cap and filling the cleaned plastic container with Fermate, re¬ placing the cap, and if there is no hole in the cap, make a small one, and use the container as a “squeeze-type” duster, I have little trouble getting just the right amount, which is just about 1 tablespoon to a 3 inch pot, but applied evenly, this way. Fermate dusting, after approximately the second month that you have done it, brings surprising results. Being derived from iron, it gives the foliage a rich green color and there is little chance of those prematurely yellowed leaves. (Iron Chelate, at any time of the year will also help this condition if about 1/4 Tsp. is scratched into the surface of the soil of a 3 Inch pot). I recommend the above treatment and absolutely no fertilizer, from the first hot, humid day until after the first frost, at which time I resume regular fertilization. Another reason for disbudding, the size of the blossom is controlled by the environ¬ ment when the bud is setting, and if the bud is set during very hot weather, even though the humidity is high, the blossom will be small, in fact, too small, by the judging standard, according to variety, to win points for “Size of bloom, according to variety”. I never water an African Violet until the 34 top soil is rolling-dry to the touch. During periods of very high humidity, the plant quite often receives enough moisture from the air and is better if not watered so much. My work with African Violets is strictly with the home hobbyist or the rank amateur, as I feel they have a very great need for any help they can get. We must give them the answers to their problems with ways that they can overcome them in their homes, which are a far cry from any greenhouse. I grow my African Violets in my base¬ ment. I have tables, to which my husband nailed 1” wood strips, 12” high, at each corner of the table and one strip in the center. He nailed 1” wood strips across the tops of these upright ones, forming a raised frame above each table. We than bought childrens’ sterilized play sand at our builders supply house. We also bought clear, heavy plastic at the same place. We placed long enough pieces of the plastic on the tables, that it would come up over the wood strip, and this way, all around every table. We poured the sand on to the plastic cov¬ ered tables. I then sterilized it, (I guess “fumi¬ gated’ would be the more correct), with Fum- Soil Caps — a deadly poison, but containing a warning agent in the form of tear gas. One capsule was placed deep in the sand, which I use 2” deep, and then I poured boiling water over the whole thing. I then covered it with more plastic and let it set for 3 days. I then opened the basement windows, turned on a large commercial fan, and removed the top, or covering plastic. As soon as one can handle either soil, or sand, so treated, with¬ out having tears in the eyes, it is safe to use for plants. I have my own collection in a mixture of 1/3 garden loam, 1/3 coarse sand, and 1/3 peat moss, and treated as I treat my sand on my tables. I say “my own” collection because I have one table on which I have a plant in just about any medium I have ever heard of or read about, so that when I talk to a Garden Club or any of the other groups, I can answer ques¬ tions intelligently about any of them. I prefer clay pots. However, I have a lot of plants in plastic. I water once every 10 days during the winter, and if the humidity is high in the summer, usually, only once every 2 weeks. I use a garden hose and it is connected to the mixing faucet in the stationary tubs, and I water up one side of the tables and down the other, right over the top with luke warm water, right from the tap. My plants are always immaculately clean, as this keeps them washed. I have fluorescent lights — (2) 48” tubes to each fixture, 40-watt ones. I use one Gro- Lux and one Cool White. We have placed clear plastic, right from the lamp fixtures, down over the sides of the tables, and this is only raised when I water. It is on, the year around. Pieces had to be cut and fitted at the end of the tables, but the set-up is not air-tight. I find that the plastic keeps out: Heat from the gas furnace, in the winter. Excess humidity, in the summer months. Flying insects, which come through the small mesh of the window screens, even though we spray them, at least once each week. I keep a couple of cans of Raid in the basement, handy, and if see any minute winged creatures moving over the plants, I immediately raise the plastic and spray over the plants and aim the spray up, toward the plastic. My lights are on automatic timers, and since I started using Gro-Lux tubes, they are on a 10 hour cycle. I used to have them on 12 hours, until then. I have the lights set to come on during the daylight hours. Plants re¬ quire the dark hours, just as much as they require light. I alternate fertilizers. I try to fertilize the 15th and 30th of each month, other than the summer months, and set these dates so that I would know when time to fertilize has ar¬ rived without keeping records. I use Kapco, Marvel Plant Food, Black Magic Blossom Booster and, once every three months. Fish Emulsion. I alternate the other fertilizers. I use all of them l/o strength. Having my fingers in so many pies with my hobby, I am a very lazy person, and being lazy, have learned short cuts to save work. One of them is, if you have to cut a “neck” off an African Violet and re-root it — fill a pot suitable to the size of the plant’s top, with your regular potting medium, then in the very center, make a cavity large enough to accomodate the “neck”, fill the cavity with Vermiculite, moisten, then insert the neck. It will grow a root ball very quickly, because Vermiculite is the fastest rooting medium, and the roots will grow right on through into the potting medium, and there is no need to trans¬ fer the plant from a rooting medium, as it is already established in potting medium. Saves a setback, too. 35 Vmleii wMk VaMe<:f<2ied ^cdicK^ By Mrs. H. G. Cook J505 Corley Beaumont, Texas RASPBERRY FLUFF (Above) Large semi-double and double blooms; tri-color variegated foliage. Blooms are bi-color, rosy lavender. A heavy bloomer. These plants grow 18 inches in diam¬ eter. STORM CLOUD (Left) Tri-color foliage, large semi-double bloom, dark purple, 12 to 14 to a stem. A very symmet¬ rical grower. Blooms are heavy textured. It truly is a show plant! L SMriHIANTHA; 'ZCBRINA HYBRID* Compact heart-shaped welvety leawes mottled reddish purple. Beautiful racemes of nodding, bell-shaped flowers late summer through early winter in colors of yellow, pink, red spotted flowers. COLUMNEA ‘CASCADILLA* 1963 Cornell hybrid, wery large flowers are strong red (5R 4/12) to vivid red (5R 5/13) with a spot of yellow at the junction of the lower lip and are produced freely all year. Dark green leaves, vining stem; good under fluorescent lights; Outstanding under natural light. GESNERIADS Mrs. Sam Nichols 3950 Dickerson Road Nashville, Tenn. 37207 Guess I have really been interested in some of the gesneriads for years as my mother used to grow the Achimenes ‘Purple King’ years ago — -only we did not call them Achimenes but “Monkey Faces”. Now there are numerous varieties, including blue, pink, red and even yellow. Just gorgeous! I have had the Smithiantha Cinnabarina for years, which I have loved for its beautiful red velvety foliage and its racemes of bright red nodding bell shaped flowers. Now we have the lovely Zebrina hybrids which do not grow so tall and which come in shades of pink, yellow, red spotted flowers, plus ten lovely new hybrids from Cornell university which had Zebrina parentage. Both Achimenes and Smithiantha grow from scaly rhizomes and die back after their blooming season is over. New rhizomes will be found in the soil and these can be stored for future planting. When I attended the convention in Dallas I really became interested in the Columnea. Granger Gardens had several lovely specimen plants and I believe I came home with most of them. These included ‘Cascadilla,’ ‘Ithacan’, ‘Dart’ and a few others. Then our president, Frank Burton, contributed a small plant of ‘Red Arrow’. These are still some of my favorites but as with most things I become interested in I have added numerous others including ‘Early Bird’, ‘Goldie’, ‘Joy’; also ‘Snake Charm¬ er’, which has tiny coppery leaves, slender stems, huge red flowers, repeat blooming. Some varieties have yellow, some yellow and red and some all red blooms. The essentials are good light soil with plenty of drainage, plenty of light, some ferti¬ lizer, not too much water, especially in hot weather; the nicest cool place with plenty of light in hot weather. If they are too hot, and too wet or too dry, some of the varieties will lose their foliage. These varieties tend to be deciduous and new leaves will usually appear when cooler weather reactivates growth. For nice compact plants pinch back to four leaves when cuttings are small. Then pinch as plants grow to make a nice specimen. They mak-e -lovely hanging baskets. I have always liked the Episcias which come in numerous varieties, in colors of red, pink, white and yellow with gorgeous colored foliage, making them a lovely plant to have most any place you can use a plant. 37 THE AMERICAN GLOXINIA SOCIETY invites you to join us in growing and en¬ joying the many exotic relatives of African violets in the Gesneriad family. AGS publishes The Gloxinian six times yearly. It is International Registration Au¬ thority for all Gesneriads except Saintpaulia. Our Seed Dept, offers many rare species and varieties at low prices. Dues including subscription is $4. You are cordially invited to attend our convention and flower show at Lexington, Mass. July 1 - 2, 1966. SPECIAL OFFER: Send stamped return envelope for free gloxinia seeds and leaflet, or 25^ for sample copy of The Gloxinian and gloxinia seeds. Write to AGS, Dept. V, 121 Grove St, Lincoln, R. I. 02865 NEW HUMIDITY TRAY 16” X 22” X 1” Unbreakable Can be stepped on 2— $5.00 3— $7.25 6— $12.00 Postpaid $2.00 FLORALITE Mist Sprayer with $9.00 or more order Sylvania Gro-Lux Table Lamp complete with tubes, tray, etc. as shown $20.00 postpaid with timer, $29.75 — Penetray Table-Top Lamp $18.00 postpaid. — with timer, $27.75 — Plant Stands $7.95 up. — Gro-Lux tubes 6 for $14.10. — Wide Spectrum Tubes, 6 for $11.40 — Trays $9.30 Doz. — Plant Markers, 100 for $1.15 — Timer, $9.75 — Kranz's “Gardening Under Lights” Special $4.45 — save 50c — Cherry's “Fluorescent Light Gardening” Special $5.95 — save $1.00 — Dual light fixtures $17.00 up. All items are Postpaid — Send for literature. FLORALITE CO. 4124B E. Oakwood Rd. Oak Creek, Wis. Help AVS Grow! Every member get a new member in 1966! 'KISSING COUSIN’ ENTHUSIASTS ONLY Your attention is called to the advertise¬ ment by The American Gloxinia Society about membership which includes their magazine ‘The Gloxinian’. This is a non-profit plant so¬ ciety like our own which publishes its own magazine. It is done entirely by volunteers including the Editor and is most up to date and authoritative. The name of the magazine might fool you. It covers all gesneriads except African Violets and is International Registration Authority for them- Paul Arnold, registrar, whose fine articles have appeared in this magazine for years, compiles these lists or registers of the different plant families and they are then published in the Gloxinian. The latest one covers Columnea. This family has seen a great amount of good hybridizing during the last few years and this list will help you to select the best. The AGS convention in historic Lexington, Mass., July 1-2 will feature an excellent show of these plants. Cooperation between our two societies has been very close and membership in it is highly recommended to those whose interest extends to these ‘Kissing Cousins’. SPONGE-ROK (perlite) AIR CONDITIONS YOUR SOIL, allowing air and water to penetrate to deepest roots. Sponge-Rok keeps the soil loose and pliable for better growing. It c£m be mixed with earth, peat mold, charcoal, and count¬ less other ingredients, in each case assisting the plant to grow stronger and faster. Sponge-Rok is also used in many commercially prepared plant mixtures. It is widely accepted as the finest ma¬ terial known for aeration, drainage, and storage of moisture and plant food. If your dealer does not have Sponge-Rok, Write us. SPONGE-ROK SALES 7112 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, Wisconsin DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED GREENSAND RUHM’S phosphate ORGAtnC WAY, U nt NAfUlAl, WAT.' Home of Organic Horticultural Supplies SEND STAMP TO DEPT. V. FOR PRICE LIST FRED A. VEITH 3505 Mozart Ave. Cheviot P. O. Cincinnati 11, Ohio 38 During Past Year * . . Total of $2,017 Contributed To Research Fund Chairman Urges Affiliated Chapters and Clubs To Be 100% Contributions to the Boyce Edens Research Fund during the past year amounted to $2,017, three times more than in 1962, when Mrs. Harold Rienhardt became chairman of this project. According to Mrs. Rienhardt, contributions during these four years have mounted steadily as follows: 1963, $671; 1964, $719; 1965, $1,324; 1966, $2,017. Contributions from 157 different sources were credited with this outstanding record, the chief source, of course, being donations from affiliated chapters and dubs; the next biggest item being gifts of speakers’ fees and expenses for programs to both African violet clubs and garden clubs. Another source of revenue are gifts in memory of loved ones who have passed away. This is an admirable and most fitting gesture for any club or individual to make to honor the memory of one who has loved and worked wdth African violets, Mrs. Rienhardt said. Research is expensive. Last year the main project carried on was the program on soil or root mealybug, done at Penn State University by Dr. Robt. Snetsinger. The Boyce Edens Research Fund provided $1,000 to Penn State for this project, which was recently completed. An ambitious program is planned for this year at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J, when a search is to be made for a nem¬ atode control on African violets. This will be done at a cost of $2,500, which will come from the Boyce Edens Research Fund. It has been proved that nothing to date will cure a real infestation, although VC 13 has been a step in the right direction and has helped to keep nematodes in check. “If you say you have never had nema¬ todes or other serious problems, you can thank the work of the researchers,” Mrs. Rienhardt explained “They are constantly ahead of us and were it not for Endrin, Kelthane, Cygon and a few other names, we would all be having real trouble”. It is Mrs. Rienhardt’s hope that during the coming year all 400 affiliated clubs will sup¬ port the Boyce Edens Research Fund. “Think what it would mean if we had a donation from every affiliated chapter and club!” Mrs. Rienhardt said. “When you are asked to speak before your club, give the Re¬ search Fund a little boost by mentioning the need and the benefits derived.” Serving on Mrs. Rienhardt’s committee are Richard Hammond of Seattle, Wash., and Fritz Lindley of Metaire, La., both of whom may be contacted concerning the work and need of the Boyce Edens Research Fund. Mrs. Rienhardt also requests that persons sending in checks to the research fund from a club or affiliated chapter, please designate the name of the club, the city and state, the name of the club treasurer and the name of the person sending the letter with that person’s name and address. “MISTER” Fine foglike spray for many uses. House plants, humidity producing. Household ironing; window cleaning. Sprays pure mist— no droplets. Fits any soda bottle. Extra cork. $1.00 each Prepaid. FERTLPIant A soluble fertilizer with Trace Elements. Just fine for African Violets, Orchids, House and Garden Plants, 21-21-21 For all around use, or 16-32-16 for Bloom Setting. 8-oz. $1.00; 14-oz. $1.50; 5 lbs. $5.95 West of Miss. $6.95. All prepaid. Mfg. by Clover Chemical Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Distributed by: SOUTH SHORE FLORAL CO, 1050 Quentin Place Woodmere, N. Y. 11598 Dept. AV 39 AN A.V,S,A. RESEARCH PROJECT Biology and Control of the Pritchard Mealybug FIG. 1 Left, African Violet infested by Pritch¬ ard Mealybug. Right, Normal plant. FIG. 2. Pritchard Mealybug feeding on roots. FIG. 3. Closeup View of Pritchard Mealybug. Robert Snetsinger Associate Professor of Entomology The Pennsylvania State University University Park, Penna. In 1960 a new species of mealybug was described from California as Rhi- zoecus pritchardi McKenzie. This species is now comonly called the Pritchard mealybug by African violet growers. The insect is found on the roots of African violets and should not be confused with the Pseudococcus mealybug found on leaves and stems of African violets and other greenhouse plants or the ground mealybug, Rhizoecus falcifer of palms, cacti, and other plants. The Pritchard mealybug is a small white insect covered with waxy threads and small droplets of honeydew at certain times and is about Vq inch in length or less. Because of its appearance it may at first glance look like a tiny pebble. The Pritchard mealybug feeds on the roots, sucking juices. It sometimes is very abundant and 700 to 800 insects may be found on the root of a single plant. Growers with extensive operations have reported losses of several thousand dollars in one year due to this pest; moderate operations have reported $600 to $800 losses and ama¬ teurs have discarded all their plants in disgust. Infested plants grow slowly, have small, yellowish interior leaves, and may die. The African violet is a primary host but not the exclusive host of this pest. Distribution — The Pritchard mealybug was first collected at Escondido, San Diego County, California in 1956. In the past several years it has been collected from Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida. It appears that this pest has spread from Cal- 40 ifornia on infested African violets shipped to eastern growers and now is so widely estab¬ lished that quarantine measures would be in¬ effective. Biology — The Pritchard mealybug has a relatively long life cycle. Two to four months are required to complete a generation. In this study the mealybugs were reared on excised portions of African violet roots. The tops and the root hairs were removed and the remain¬ ing portion of the root was washed to remove the soil. The mealybugs were placed on the excised roots and the roots were placed in tightly covered glass dishes. The humidity in these dishes was maintained at approximately 90 to 100% relative humidity with damp blot¬ ting paper. The dishes were kept in darkness except for observation. The adult female Pritchard mealybug lives for 27 to 57 days with day temperature of 65®F. and night temperature of 60°F. The average time spent as an adult female was 44 days. During this period the female gave birth to 17 to 83 young. The average per female was 54. The young are produced in one to three litters. The female may produce a litter of 20 to 30 young over a period of about a week and then not produce any more offspring for several weeks or she may have one large litter and then linger and shortly die. Pritchard mealybugs are ovoviviparous, i.e. produce eggs that hatch within the body of the parent. In a few cases eggs are laid which within 24 hours hatch into normal living young; 99.8% of the young observed in this study were born alive. Conditions favoring the establishment and increase of Pritchard mealybug populations — Pritchard mealybugs can survive for one to two months in moist soil on or under benches with little else than a stray plant and root hairs on which to feed. The main way that this pest passes from one crop to the next is in the material on the benches. Flooding the benches tends to spread an infestation of this insect over the entire bench and moving in¬ fested plants from bench to bench tends to further the spread. Sale of infested plants spreads the mealybug to other growers and other states. The Pritchard mealybug is sensi¬ tive to flooding and moves upward in the pot w’hen it is extremely wet and will also float to other pots if the bench is thoroughly flooded. Chemical Control — Chemical tests were conducted at a number of levels. The preliminary screening was made of a wide spectrum of pesticides at varying strength of active ingredients with eight pots in each treatment. Injury and dosage levels were de¬ termined in this experiment. Bidrin was found to be toxic to the African violets and was eliminated from further testing. The next phase involved tests against the pest itself. It was found that malathion, lindane, and diazinon gave only partial control, while al- drin, endrin, Baygon and Cygon gave 100% control. In the next step these last mentioned four pesticides were used in an expanded test. Each treatment contained 72 plants. The pesticide was applied as a soil drench. At this level Baygon was discarded because it caused serious plant injury. Also slight chemical in¬ jury was noted with the Cygon treatment. Edrin, being a more hazardous material than aldrin, was discarded for the sake of safety. A final test using aldrin was conducted on three large greenhouse ranges and has given satisfactory control of the pest without injury to the African violets. Recommended Control Practices. The con¬ trol of the Pritchard mealybug involves the use of a program of sanitation supplemented with the application of aldrin in several forms. Commercial and amateur growers should isolate purchased or otherwise obtained plants from their main culture until they are sure they are not infested or until they are treated with aldrin. Potting soil should be sterilized with steam, if possible, including leaf mulch and other organic additives. The gravel, sand, and other materials on or under the benches should be kept free of stray or weed plants. Plants six months or more old are more likely to be infested than young plants. Aldrin may be added to the potting medium at the rate of one ounce of 5% granules per 3 bushels of soil. This should be added when the media is dry and should be thoroughly mixed into the media. Infested plants or plants suspected of being infested should be drenched with a solution of one pound of 25% Aldrin wettable (emulsifiable is less desirable) per 100 gallons of water. The bench and the floor should also be drenched or sprayed with this solution. Amateurs hav¬ ing relatively few plants may treat single pots with 1/4 teaspoon of 5% granule per single pot. Aldrin is a very poisonous material and should be handled according to directions on the label. - - - - - - This very important research work was initiated by the African Violet Society of America, Inc. Research Committee. Plant material was donated by Society members and your contributions to Boyce Edens Research funds helped to finance it. Support AVSA! It protects your plants through scientific research. 41 Saui^d B^eedin^ Pn^adiced. P^iodiMe Qood Solid St^aUtd^ By Dale Eyerdom Grangers Gardens Medina, Ohio This is a question that we have been asked continually for almost 20 years. From our standpoint, we too are interested in what’s really new and different, but how different can you really get visually? Turn back the calendar 25 years to the days of Pink Beauty, White Lady, Blue Boy and a few of the other old stand¬ bys that were the leaders in their time. Then ask yourself the question “Could these compete with the present varieties in a competitive show today”? The answer would have to be an emphatic “NO.” Few readers of this article were violet fanciers during this archaic age. Some were though, and they can appreciate our feelings in this matter. There is no one among us who would not like to see a true red, vivid orange, or a bright yellow to complement our present colors and tones. But if these colors were on the same weak foliages consisting of the small blossoms of that era, they would soon be glad to return to today’s varieties with their dark vibrant foliages and blossoms in the two-inch diameter range. The field of hybridizing from our stand¬ point is one based on 50% appearance and 50% performance. One without the other is wasted effort. Such factors as resistance to mildew and leaf spotting, though unnoticed by the hobbyist, are a very important part in any hybridizing program. The ground work on these two points in general had been laid some time ago so that it has almost become a forgotten item; not that either will not ap¬ pear if conditions and culture provoke them, but the frequency of their damage is remote compared to the early days. Technological changes of our modern living has also caused the plant breeder to change his aims in producing quality strains, factors such as artificial lights, for example. Varieties, which formerly grew fine under natural light, have a decided tendency to snarl and grow tight in the center when exposed to fluorescent light. The days of the attractive ornamental “Girl” type foliage have become a thing of the past for all practical purposes. Along with foliar misbehavior of plants grown under lights we also have to make genetic changes in the plant structure to get the blos¬ soms on longer stems, so that they do not hide under the leaves as they try to repel this added light. Since the wide windowsills of the older homes have disappeared, the only salva¬ tion for the home grower is to go under lights, with outstanding results. I might go on record at this time and state that without lights, the hobby would not be where it is today, and the plant breeder had to take this into con¬ sideration or completely fade from the picture. The foregoing changes and improvements are not things that can be accomplished over night or even in two or three generations, but require years of breeding, trial, and selection to prove the merits of our desired goal. Along with foliar strength, attractiveness, and mode- eration or adaptation to artificial lights, we also have to consider seriously vertical stabil¬ ity. When a variety is described on our price list as one thing and it and its offspring turn out everything but, we have a dissatisfied buy¬ ing public, especially dealing with the whole¬ sale trade on the selling of green growing on stock. Every effort is being made by all plant breeders in all forms of horticulture to instill this attribute in their varieties. Today’s market demands this. We, here at Granger, have tried through the use of inter-specific crosses to induce con¬ formity in our recent strains. This point may be open to controversy, but we feel that it has shown proof in several varieties, namely, Grand Duke, Maid Marion, Chanticleer and Clover Glow to cite a few specific examples. To our knowledge, limited as it may be, we feel that these four varieties are as close to a true strain for vegetative reproduction as possible not with¬ standing natural and induced mutation which can occur either by itself or by human inter¬ ference. The aforementioned plants are not merely the results of F 1 hybrids, but are carried through the F 2, 3, and 4 generations, which required several years in developing. Last, but not least from a performance 42 standpoint, are pliability and vigor. On the subject of pliability, once again the advent of artificial lights enters and plays an important part in desirable plant characteristics. Su- premes, or tetraploids, are next to impossible to handle under lights due to their extreme brittleness, thereby ruling out their acceptance as a new variety. Here again to reminisce to the good old days, you could almost bet with¬ out fear of losing, that shortly after a new va¬ riety was introduced, a new “Outstanding Im¬ provement” would become evident in the form of a supreme of the existing plant. Today, with lights and their effect on plant growth, this NEW strain would not be of ’any value due to buyer resistance, and of no importance to the hybridizer. Vigor, or ability to grow well and shape into a well-groomed symmetrical plant under home conditions is also a must. This is where the breeder has to make his own honest ap¬ praisal as to the plant’s ease of growth. Chances are that, if it requires special attention and pampering on the growers bench to make it presentable, it has no place in the hobbyist’s home. Today’s market demands excellence and unless most of the preceding points are includ¬ ed in that NEW variety, the only thing accom¬ plished is another meaningless name added to the list of mistakes fostered over the last two decades. The reader may question the motive for this outline on plant selection, and it is offered in rebuttal to the buyer who wants to know why we haven’t come up with something new. “After all, we had a double white 13 years ago, so why consider this as a NEW variety?” Many qualities are not outwardly visible, but the present grower would have a much harder time making that 13 year ancestor behave like the one purchased this year or last. We realize that many improvements are yet possible and desirable. I don’t think we have attained maximum blossom size. We have also found that through breeding and careful selection we can make a single bloom have the holding ability nearly as good as the dou¬ bles (when treated with reasonable care), thereby re-opening the field for GOOD singles. Perhaps even drastic changes in blossom pat¬ tern can be evolved with the help of the plant hybridizer. Who knows? Nevertheless, YOU, the buyer, are the one who dictates what us, the commercial hy¬ bridizer, must do. We are interested mainly in producing VARIETIES that are accepted by you, the purchaser, and grown and dis¬ played. The proof of a strain is borne out by the number of shows that it appears in over a certain length of time, and the ribbons it wins for a deserving grower, the violet club member. An attractive hybrid which is shown perhaps once, named, and then forgotten is not the aim of a consciencious hybridizer and true varieties are not developed in this manner without extensive trial to prove its worth. Our breeding program at Granger consists of producing about 10,000 first generation hy¬ brids per year. After discarding all but about 200 which are selected for trial, we are for¬ tunate indeed to produce 10 good solid strains per year, if we are lucky. The entire future of our profession, and your hobby depends on sound breeding practices to produce substan¬ tial varieties that will not be forgotten before the next price list comes out. Through the efforts of all of the breeders, plus your patron¬ age, we hope to aid the industry in general. It might not look too different to you when you see some of the NEW varieties but we hope that there are some pleasing qualities about them that will appeal to you. - - - - - CO. — IT'S WONDERFUL (Continued from Page 39) who has a spare room where the doors and windows can be kept shut can have it; that is, of course, if they don’t mind tubes across the ceiling and a 50 lb. tank in a handy corner! If anyone is interested in the cost, it is nominal compared to the fun of seeing your plants take off. The installation was $62 and with my 1500 cubic feet of space, I use two tanks a month at $10 each. There are Liquid Carbonic sales offices in Atlanta, Chicago; Philadelphia; Belleville, New Jersey, Cleveland and San Francisco! They welcome inquiries — ^as do 1. I will be happy to answer any questions. I love the wonderful stuff! In November, Mrs. Van Zele cracked a tightly furled little leaf in the crown of this plant, “Hold 'er Newt”, and in February the crack was in the third row down. Also, the flowers were inclined to hide under the leaves, but under CO^ burst out to show theselves (Photo by Joan) Frathel’s Originations SPRINGTIME The arrangement is placed in a dull glass container that is green and boat-shaped, very ap¬ propriate for the half crescent design of the arrangement. The tall flowers are in shades of pink that are darker than the plant, thus complimenting the lighter pink in “Tinted Frills", that is apple green in foliage and cut edges. Blossoms are semi-dou¬ ble white with frilled pink bor¬ ders. In bottom of container along the bottom are pink morn¬ ing glories. WONDERFUL YOU Black green foliage, very glossy, red backed, girl leaves that grow flat and have ruffled edges, veins are lime green. Blossoms are huge double deep pink with frilled petals that open like but¬ ter fly wings. Center petals are rose colored. AC Chairman Wants Names Of Chapters^ New Officers Lizeta Tenney Hamilton 675 Soldier Hill Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649 What fun we had at the convention! How nice it was to greet so many of you! And, how very nice that you followed my sug¬ gestion and caught on to my coat tails ! ! And, now, most of the year’s shows are over and I trust ALL show chairmen have returned the rosettes not awarded in good con¬ dition. Congratulations for writing for them in plenty of time — this makes life more pleas¬ ant for both you and for me, does it not? As elections or installations are completed, be sure to send me the list of officers and addresses with the month and year the office terms ends. Will you also include the mem¬ bership and the number of members also members of AVSA? I notice several chapters are changing their year to coincide with that of A.V.S.A. Seems like a good idea and some¬ thing for all of us to give thought to. Let us have a “Be Kind to Clarice and Lizeta Week”!!! Truly, you will have oirr gratitude forever if you have your dues set-up, both personal, chapter, council or group, so that you send in dues before the final on¬ slaught in February and March of each year. No matter when you send it in, the dues will automatically follow from 3/1 to the following 3./L There can be no mix-up on dues dates. I, Lizeta, am all for this!! I can feel the loving waves from Knoxville as Clarice grins and says “Me, too!”. The earlybirds will get a real-in- hand glimpse of our lovely new chapters — am sure you will like them. As your chapter’s year ends and you look back, I do so hope the year has been one of accomplishment and that you have not only made new friends but that old friendships have become more firm and dear. Thank you for your interest, your sugges¬ tions, your notes of appreciation and all the nice things you have done in helping us to keep these records so completely up to date. I am so proud of you-all I could ‘jus’ bust’!! Keep me up to date now! Keep your sug¬ gestions coming in and have a lovely summer spending it the way you would wish. NEW CHAPTERS GREEN THUMB AFRICAN VIOLET SO¬ CIETY OF SAN ANTONIO Mrs. J. A. Watkins, President San Antonio, Texas 12-14-65 INDIAN CAPITOL AFRICAN VIOLET SO¬ CIETY Mrs. Roy E. Haddock, President 1111 Maple Street Muskegee, Oklahoma 74401 1-3-66 SPECIAL NOTICE The Green Rosette award will continue to be handled as in the past through the Af¬ filiated Chapters chairman. The chapters winning this award will be so listed in Sonja Cuneo’s “Chapter Chatter.” NEW COUNCIL AFFILIATIONS AFRICAN VIOLET DISTRICT COUNCIL OF NORTH ILLINOIS Mrs. Wayne W. Schroeder, President 1739 North 74th Court Elmwood Park, Illinois 60523 OLD AND NEW VARIETIES Looking for Coon Valley, Black Cherry or one of the hundreds of old and new varieties? We have them priced at 75c per plant, postpaid. Write for our complete African Violet and Orchid catalog. Open each Sat¬ urday and Sunday afternoon. ELLEY’S GREENHOUSES Box 231 Cameron, Texas 76520 Highway 36 West “FRATHEL'S ORIGINATIONS” So many new Violets are oh so — lovely. Ask about our new policy where growers may purchase new varieties in advance. “Sugar Candy”, “Creation”, “My Girl”. Lots more you will enjoy growing. Stamp for list please. Our booklet called “Help for the Amateur” In growing African Violets, step by step is selling very well, copy $1.00. 252 Clay Ave. Rochester, N. Y. 14613 45 Variegated Foliage Makes For Beauty When Blooms Gone By Ethel Wittner Plant Editor Chicago, III. Each year at our Nation¬ al and State Conventions and Shows we stand spell¬ bound before the commer¬ cial exhibits, marveling at the large sizes, shapes, fringes, colorings and varie¬ gations of the blossoms. Isn’t it also true that when the blooms die down, during the periods of dis¬ budding before shows or after transplanting into larger pots, we can still enjoy our indoor gardens if we have plants with beautiful foliage? The size, shape and coloring of the various leaves can be very important, and what can be more striking than some of our African Violets with variegated foliages, such as Ethel Champion’s five new 1965 introductions? In growing these new varieties we find that they propagate well, their plantlets are strong and fast growing, and their blossoms appear very early. These plants may be further described as follows: 1. “Wildfire” has brilliant deep pink double flowers, full and heavily fringed; the leaves are wavy, shiny green, with lots of cream. 2. “Pink Carousel” has round double pink blooms on nicely tailored green leaves, speckled, fused and striped with cream. 3. “Junior Miss” has round double pink semi-miniature with tailored foliage, also fused and striped with cream and in Ethel’s own words “a real doll”. 4. “Velveteen” has large wavy green and white leaves with curly edges and red petioles. Blooms are large deep-purple singles, heavily textured and fringed. 5. “Appaloosa” — If you want some fun and a real novelty try this conversation plant. Each flower and plant are different. Blooms are dark blue and white, double, spotted and streaked. Each flower and plant is different, with wavy variegated foliage. Not so new but still favorites of mine are the following: 1. Ethel Champion’s “Waterlily”, a soft double pink with huge round lily-pad leaves, flecked with pink and tan. 2. “Firebrand” — a brilliant double full pink, fringed in lighter edges, with round variegated leaves. 3. “Keepsake” — this one has frilled pink and white double blooms, and large wavy variegated leaves. 4. “Berries and Cream” — it has large wavy lavender, bi-colored blooms that shade to deepest purple. The tailored foliage is striped with green to cream. Next, we would like to recommend the following: Lyon’s “Firebright” is lovely, with flame- tipped double blossoms and round green and cream leaves with red petioles. It is an early bloomer. Oden’s “Tommy Lou” — the foliage of this plant is very different; the leaves are tailored and are very dark green with feathered white edges. Its blooms are double, with a pinkish blush- Frathel’s “Blue Haven” — This plant has large, single blossoms that stay on and are striped with blue and white. It has nice varie¬ gated foliage. Ray Taylor’s “Emperor” is a semi-double pink with fire-red tips on petals. Leaves are 5230 AFRICAN VIOLETS — OTHER GESNERIADS MANY 1965 RELEASES, INCLUDING WESTERN HYBRIDS LEAVES — ROOTED CLUSTERS — PLANTS PLEASE REQUEST FREE 1966 CATALOG, READY IN JANUARY FRANKLIN BLVD. AFRICAN VIOLETS OUR SPECIALTY SACRAMENTO, CALIF. 95820 ROBERT & MINNIE MOBLEY 46 dark-green and speckled with white. Ray Taylor’s “Empress” is a companion to Emperor. It has the same bloom but has a speckled girl type leaf, similar to Naomi’s “Cindy”. RKG — ML “Flashy Jewel” is a deep, semi-double pink fringed blossom with lovely variegated, shiny strawberry leaves which revert to all green. Manelta’s “Persian Swirl” makes a lovely showplant. The leaves are large and wavy with ruffled edges of white and speckled. Blooms are huge double white with blue ruffles. Bud’s Mint Series goes back to 1959. They were introduced at the Detroit Convention. How many are still with us I do not know but the following four I am still growing and would hate to part with: 1. “Mint Champagne”, which has large semi-double lavender blooms, with darker markings, dark green quilted foliage with a tannish cast. 2. “Mint Ice” A plant with very ruffled cupped with blooms with slight orchid eye coloring. The foliage is wavy medium with bright chartreuse variegation. 3. “Mint Popcorn” has double ruffled lavender and white blooms; leaves are varie¬ gated with green, cream and chartreuse. 4. “Mint Marble” — here is one with tail¬ ored green, chartreuse and cream leaves with red petioles. Its pale lavender double blossoms come twelve per stem. When I disbudded my plant in preparing for our State Show I re¬ moved at least a hundred and fifty blossoms from it. Last, but not least, I want to mention Tinari’s “Lilian Jarrett”. This lovely lady will never grow old. She also was introduced at the Detroit, 1959 Convention and I believe is one of our most popular varieties today. She propagates profusely and is easy to grow into lovely symmetrical show plants. The blooms are large soft coral double pink with twelve blooms per stalk or larger plants. The leaves are large and round, speckled with green and white. “The Story of Variegated Foliage” by Ethel Champion, our Convention Speaker in Dallas, Texas, is on page 24 in Vol. 17, Number 4, June, 1964, issue of our National African Violet Magazine. With our many distinct, different types of beautiful leaves I’m sure you will also be thrilled at the sight of a sprinkling of variegated foliages of white, cream, pink, tan and chartreuse throughout your benches. This sprinkling of added color will add new beauty to your African Violets. 2.U€Uit • Ideal shipping weather • All plants in well established 2Vi'’ plastic pots. Most in bud and bloom at low growers prices. • Browse through our 1966 color cat¬ alog. • Free on request. CORAL SATIN — New iridescent salmon color break through, single blossom. $2.00. VELVETA — Large deep dark single purple blossom with gorgeous foliage. $1.25. PAINTED FACE — Unusual two tone slightly wavy blossom with white back¬ ground accented with fuchsia colored face. $1.25. COLLECTOR'S CHOICE AT $1.25 ea. Bold Venture, Delft Imperial, Fiesta Flame, Flash Supreme, Flappy Hooligan, Lewala, Lilian Jarrett Supreme, Master Blue, Funny Face, Pagan Fire, Pastel Swirl, Peak of Pink, Pink 'n Sno, Pink Hat, Plum Tips, Red Honey, White Pride Supreme. CHOOSE FROM THESE BEAUTIES AT $1.00 ea. Avis, Bicolor Beam, Black Diamond, Candy Lips, Edith Flory, Fairy Fire, Fairy Skies, Forever White, Garnet Flame, Jolly Giant, Lady Wilson, Lilian Jarrett, Pac of Bloom, Pepper, Pink Trailer, Plum Royal, Persian Blue, Roman Rose, Rosy Morn, Royal Blue Trailer, Sky Trailer, Star Gazer, Tinari's Pink Linda, Tinari’s Red Sunset, Wee Moppet, White Perfection, Zorro. Orders of $3.75 or less add 50c postage, over add 75c. West of Miss, add $1.00. Visit our greenhouses, open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Sunday afternoon, except July and August open weekdays and Saturday only. inaU Dept.: AV Bethayres, Pa. MAGAZINE VOLUME 19 NUMBER 5 JULY 1966 African Violet Society of America, Inc. 706 - 707 Hamilton National Building Knoxville, Tennessee 37901 Editorial Staff MRS. GRACE FOOTE, Editor 211 Allien Place Port Arthur, Texas 77640 MRS. CLARICE BELL Office Manager P. O. Box 1326 Knoxville, Tennessee 37901 MRS. EDWARD A. NELSON, Adv. Mgr. 603 East Essex Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63122 FRANK BURTON Chairman of Publications P. 0. Box 575 Old Saybrook, Conn. 06475 COLUMNISTS Mrs. Frank Tinari, Mrs. James Carey, Mrs. Fred Tretter, Mrs. Harold Rien- hardt, Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Mrs. John C. Ctmeo, Mrs. W. F. Anderson, Mrs, Ann Richardson. BEST VARIETIES EDITOR Mrs. Fred Travis 2547 McCall Ave. Knoxville, Tenn. ,37914 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Mrs. C. H. Harris, Mrs. J. Addison MacLean, Mrs. Albert Lefebvre, Paul Arnold, Charlotte Marshall. PLANT EDITOR Mrs. Helen Van Zele P. O. Box 145 Lemon Grove, Calif. 92045 PUBLISHER Gus Becker Printing Co. 220 Willow Beaumont, Texas 77701 THE AFRICAN VIOLET MAGAZINE is the official publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc., and is issued five times a year, commencing with March, June, July, September and December. It is devoted to the dissemination of knowledge in the science and art of growing African violets. THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY is a non-profit organization. Entered as second class matter in the post office at Knoxville, Tenn., and at addi¬ tional mailing offices. The African Violet Magazine is included as a benefit of mem¬ bership in the African Violet Society of America, Inc., individual membership dues being $4.00 a year. African Violet Society of America, Inc. A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION The contents listed is the property of the African Violet Society of America, Inc., and is published as a service to the members. It may be used by any member, including commercial members. The list is NOT for sale or rent, and its use as a mailing list is herewith denied to list brokers and in fact to any non-member of the Society. The list is keyed for detection of unauthorized users. INDEX 2. Elected Officers and Directors, 1947-1966 3. Officers and Directors 4. Chairmen and Standing Committees 6. Life Members 7. Honorary Life Members, Former Presidents, Strictly Business, Your Business 9. Bylaws of African Violet Society of America, Inc. 12. Plan Now to Attend AVSA Conventions 13. Commercial Members 17. Affiliated Chapters 36. AVS Official Emblems for Sale 37. Judging School Teachers, AVSA Judges 42. Green Thumb Rules for Beautiful African Violets 43. Shows and Judges 49. Commercial Judging 51. AVSA Library: Slide Programs Available 52. Advertising Rates in AVSA Magazine 53. Registration List — 1949 to 1966 GIFT MEMBERSHIPS A year’s membership in the African Violet Society of America, Inc., makes a wonderful gift for every occasion — birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or as an appreciation gift for club speakers. A gift card (you may enclose your own) will be sent to the recipient of your fine gift. MEMBERSHIPS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES The Society is happy to welcome members from all parts of the world. Application for membership should be sent direct to AVSA, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901. 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I ^ I I. 3 I eI e? oI ^ TO TO TO TO TO TO TO (TO r-';< ^3 o W o M z z > Sn or >n !5g= >« >:^ >^ ^ S 5' 3 P S P 3-2 2 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 g 2 p 2 ' £-^ ^ m ® t> ® P “ P ^ o' 5' 5' 5' 5' 3' 5' 3' 5' 3' o ni 3 m o w 5. ® 2- ® P ® > nSnS-o^fPSFS5’5S’5g’gfgfg5’gi’gS’Sf-"2f'gi--.-"s“3"gg ?| &| -"I -"I ■-! •-! -"I -"I ■-f •" I ■" I -^1 ?„ -» o Sp, S'm I a aa aa he pe pe pe pe pe pe pe pe pe pe 2 2^2 3 § § o OOOC'h- 0»0B10fl>0®0®030D>0Bl0a)00 5i Si’s <« '/> “1 ’3. ’S. H^a-c-a-p-c-ci-D-o-o-p- E 2: ^ i § 2 African Violet Society of America, Inc. ORGANIZED NOVEMBER 8, 1946 — INCORPORATED JUNE 30, 1947 “To stimulate a widespread interest in the propagation and culture of African violets everywhere*^ OFFICERS 1966 President . . . . . MRS. DOROTHY GRAY 24254 Wilmot Avenue, East Detroit, Mich. 48021 First Vice President . . . . . MRS. W. F. ANDERSON 360 Tulip Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63119 Second Vice President _ _ _ _ _ FRANK TINARI 2325 Valley Road, Bethayres, Pa. 19006 Secretary . . . . . . . . . . MRS. WILLIAM J. KROGMAN 1325 Parkway Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 Treasurer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MR. WINFRED E. ALBRIGHT 617 Brush Creek Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64110 ELECTED DIRECTORS To serve until conclusion of 1967 annual meeting MRS. C. R. BALLARD MRS. E. PEARLE TURNER 630 Cloverdale Rd. 828 Kenmore Blvd. Montgomery Alabama 36106 Akron, Ohio 44314 MISS EDITH PETERSON 1545 Green St. San Francisco California 94123 MR. JIMMY WATSON 1361 Madison Ave., Apt. 2-AA New York, N. Y. 10028 MR. PAUL R. YOUNGER 92-29 Lamont Ave. Elmhurst, N. Y. 02067 To serve until conclusion of 1968 annual meeting MRS. PERCY CRANE 317 Massapoag Ave. Sharon, Mass. 02067 DALE EYERDOM Rt. 2, Box 289 Medina, Ohio 44256 MRS. C. HOLMES HARRIS 1222 Second Place Calimesa, California 93320 MRS. JAMES MORGAN 641 S. W. Fifth Court Hallendale, Florida 33009 MRS. EARL SPONENBURGH 1480 Pelissier St. Windsor, Ontario, Canada To serve until conclusion of 1969 meeting MRS. LEON VAN ZELE P. 0. Box 145 Lemon Grove, Calif. 92045 HENRY PETERSON 3132 McHenry Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio MRS. CLARA LEE KEELER 1726 S. E. Division St. Portland, Oregon MISS BEATRICE SAUTER MRS. R. MASON MARSHALL 2123 Northland Rd. 415 Third St. S.W. Baltimore, Maryland 21207 Independence, Iowa 50644 The officers, the immediate Past President of the Society, the Chairmen of all Standing Committees and the Elected Directors constitute the board of directors. 3 CHAIRMEN AND STANDING COMMITTEES AFFILIATED CHAPTERS Mrs. Robert Hamilton, Chairman 675 Soldier Hill Road, Oradell, N. J. 90649 Mr. Robert Hamilton, Vice Chair¬ man, 675 Soldier Hill Road, Ora¬ dell, N. J. Mrs. Eleanor Crammond, Bo¬ gota, N. J. AWARDS Mrs. Glenn B. Hudson, Chairman, 761 Belvidere Ave, Westfield, N. J. 07090 Mr. Glenn B. Hudson, Vice Chair¬ man, 761 Belvidere Ave, West- field, N. J. 07090 Mrs. F. J. Hamtil, Kings Lane Farm, Rt. 2, Box 203 - E, St. Charles, Mo. 63303 Mrs. C. L. Hershberger, 1237 Lyn¬ wood Drive, Virginia Beach, Va. 23452. Mrs. Marvin Newcomb, 860 Sher- bourne Dr. Inkster, Mich. 48141. Mrs. Robert 1. Slocomb, 30 Ingle¬ wood Dr. Rochester, N.Y. 14169 Mrs. Alvina Suder, 12421 Henriet¬ ta Rd. Largo, Fla. 33540 Mrs. Helen Van Zele, Box 145, Lemon Grove, Calif. 92045. BOYCE EDENS RESEARCH FUND Mrs. Harold Rienhardt, Chairman, 4463 W. Seneca Tpke, Syracuse, N. Y. 13214 Mr. Harold Rienhardt, Vice Chair¬ man, 4463 W. Seneca Tpke, Syra¬ cuse, N. Y. Mr. Fritz G. Lindley, New Orleans, Louisiana. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES Mr. Albert Buell, Chairman, East- ford, Conn. Mrs. F. D. Richter, Vice Chairman, Highland, Indiana. Mr. Martin Rand, Madison, Ohio. Mrs. Harold Rienhardt, Syracuse, N. Y. (Secretary) Mrs. Ethel Champion, Clay, N. Y. Mrs. Clara L. Keeler, Portland Oregon. COMMERCIAL SALES & EXHIBITS Mrs. E. Pearle Turner, Chairman, 828 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314 Mrs. Mary Meeds, Vice Chairman, 2023 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. J. A. W. Richardson, Lincoln, Mass. Mrs. Cora Spath, Baltimore, Mary¬ land. CONVENTION AT BOSTON, 1967 Mrs. J. Addison Mac Lean, Chair¬ man, 49 Saunders Road, Nor¬ wood, Mass. 02062 Mrs. Charles Craig, Co-chairman, 41 Milton Street, Lynn, Mass. 01902 Mrs. J. A. W. Richardson, Amateur show chairman. Page Road - R. F. D, 1., Lincoln, Mass. 01773 CONVENTION PROGRAM Mrs. Robert I. Slocomb, Chairman, 30 Inglewood Drive, Rochester, N., Y. Mrs. J. A. W. Richardson, Vice Chairman, Page Road, R. F. D. # 1, Lincoln, Mass. 01773 CONVENTION TIME AND PLACE Mrs. H. Harold Baker, 2182 Stan¬ ford Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 55105. Mrs. James B. Carey, Vice Chair¬ man, 3900 Garden Drive, Knox¬ ville, Tenn. 37918. Mrs. J. W. Hofmann, Wisconsin Rapids, Wise. FINANCE Mr. E. H. Dixon, Chairman, 3915 W. 57th Terrace, Mission, Kan¬ sas. Mr. Winfred E. Albright, Vice Chairman, 617 Brush Creek Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. 64110 LIBRARY Mrs. W. F. Anderson, Chairman, 360 Tulip Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63119 Mrs. Thelma Usinger, 1020 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 4 CHAIRMEN AND STANDING COMMITTEES Mrs. William J. Krogman, 1325 Parkway Drive, Brookfield, Wis¬ consin, 53005. Mrs. Sam O. Nichols, 3950 Dicker- son Rd., Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Joan Van Zele, P. O. Box 145, Lemon Grove, Calif. 92145 NOMINATING Miss Edith Peterson, Chairman, 1545 Green Street, San Fran¬ cisco, Calif. 94123. Mrs. H. Harold Baker, Vice Chair¬ man, 2182 Stanford Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 555105 Mrs. James B. Carey, 3900 Garden Drive, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901 (Past Pres.) Mrs. Harold Rienhardt, 4463 W. Seneca Tpke, Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. Frank A. Burton, P. O. Box 575, Old Saybrook, Conn. 06475. (Past Pres.) PROMOTION AND NEW MEMBERSHIP Mr. Charles C. Day, Chairman, 220 West Sunset Road, San Antonio, Texas 78209 Mr. James Watson, Vice Chairman, 1361 Madison Ave, Apt. 2-AA New York, New York. Mrs. R. F. Covers, Box 49, Sheridan, Wyoming. Mrs. Madeline Gonzales, 200 Doris Ave, San Jose, Calif. Mrs. Carl Gustafson, l^Lisa Drive, Greenville, S. C. Mrs. Floyd Hammond, 1087 South Madison, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. W. M, Krogman, 1325 East Parkway Dr. Brookfield, Wise. Mrs. J. Addison MacLean, 49 Saun¬ ders Road, Norwood, Mass. Mrs. R. Mason Marshall, Indepen¬ dence, Iowa. Mrs. Violet Marshall, 4911 Larkins, Detroit, Mich. Mr. Richard T. Meyers, 140 Lor¬ raine Ave. Oreland, Penn. REGISTRATION Mrs. Fred Tretter, Chairman, 4988 Schollmeyer, St. Louis, Mo. 63109 Mrs. James Casey, 4120 Oreon Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Inglis S. Miller, Maplewood, Mo. RESEARCH Mr. Frank Tinari, Chairman, 2325 Valley Road, Bethayres, Penn. 19006 Mr. Hugh Eyerdom, Vice Chairman, Wilbur Road, Rt. 2, Medina, Ohio. 44256. Mr. Lyndon Lyon, Dolgeville, N. Y. Mr. Henry Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Sheldon Reed, St. Paul Minn. Mr. William Carter, Tewksbury, Mass. SHOWS AND JUDGES Mrs. James B. Carey, Chairman, 3900 Garden Drive, Knoxville, Tenn. 37918 Mrs. J. T, Cotton, Vice Chairman, 288 Tall Oaks Dr., Knoxville, Tenn. 37918 Mrs. John T. Buckner, Pleasant Hill, Mo. Mrs. Warren E. Churchill, Sharon, Mass. Mrs. Frank Huebscher, Panama City, Florida Mrs. Thomas B. McKneely, MacLean, Virginia. Mrs. Evelyn Nienstadt, San Fran¬ cisco, Calif. ST. LOUIS CONVENTION, 1968 Mrs. Edward A. Nelson, Chairman, 603 East Essex Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63122 Mrs. J. H. Lincoln, 6342 Garesche Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63136 Mrs. Emerson Brown, 5228 Creigh¬ ton Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63123 CHAIRMEN AND SPECIAL COM¬ MITTEES Chairman of Publications Mr. Frank A. Burton P. O. Box 575, Old Saybrook, Conn. 06475. PARLIAMENTARIAN Mrs. Rene L. Edmundson, 417 Ar¬ lington Ave., East McKeesport, Pa. 15035 OFFICE MANAGER Mrs. Wade C, Bell, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901 5 CHAIRMEN AND STANDING COMMITTEES STANDING RULES COMMITTEE Miss Edith Peterson, Chairman, 1545 Green Street, San Fran¬ cisco, Calif. 94123. Mrs. R. Mason Marshall, Vice Chairman, 415 Third St. S. W., Independence, Iowa. 50644 Mrs. James B. Carey, Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Fred Tretter, St. Louis, Mo. MASTER LIST COMPILER Mrs. Fred Tretter, 4988 Scholl- meyer, St. Louis Mo. 63109 INTERNATIONAL CODE OF NOMEN¬ CLATURE FOR CULTIVATED PLANTS Mr. Frank A. Burton, P. O. Box 575, Old Saybrook, Conn. 06475 Mrs. Fred Tretter, 4988 Scholl- meyer, St. Louis, Mo. 63109 OFFICIAL JEWELRY Mrs. E. Pearle Turner, Chairman, 828 Kenmore Blvd. Akron, Ohio, 44314 Mrs. Walter Schmmitel, Vice Chair¬ man, Akron, Ohio 44301 Charles V. Applegate Perrysville, Ohio Mrs. Alexander Aiken Pelham Manor, New York Mrs. Catherine B. Anschutz Walnut Creek, Calif. Mrs. Sophia Baker Portland, Oregon Mrs. Lionel T. Barneson Sausalito, California Mrs. Aramintha Barnett Oxnard, Calif. Mrs. Anne Bobotis Astoria, New York Felicio Camati Brazil, South America Sandra Cavender Canton, Ohio Mrs. Estelle Crane Sharon, Massachusetts Mrs. Robert G. Davis Lawton, Oklahoma Mrs. Leon Fiedler Prescott, Wis. Mrs. Lester S. Fladt Miami Springs, Fla. Mrs. Fred Flory Genesco, New York Mrs. A. C. Foster Detroit, Michigan A. R. Gain Omaha, Nebraska Mrs. E. F. Gordon Elgin, Illinois Mrs. Dorothy Gray East Detroit, Michigan LIFE MEMBERS Mrs. Grace Grissom Houston, Texas Mrs. John M. Guthridge Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Robert Hamilton Oradell, New Jersey Mrs. C. H. Harris Los Angeles, California Mrs. Fred J. Hay Dillon, South Carolina Mrs. J. W. Hoffman Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Mrs. Irene K. Hoyt Indiana, Pennsylvania Mrs. Glenn B. Hudson Westfield, New Jersey Mrs. Frank Hu^bscher Panama City, Florida Paul Landzaat Downers Grove, Ill. Mrs. Ella M. Ledsinger Baltimore, Maryland Mrs. Charles Leland Pacific Palisades, Calif. Mrs. J. E. Mackey Alhambra, California Mrs. Ross McLaren Canton, Ohio Mrs. J. R. Millikan Dallas, Texas Mrs. Elmenda Alice Nielsen Staten Island, New York Mrs. Mary Pospisil Upper Black Eddy, Pa. Carolyn R. Rector San Pedro, California Mrs. M. Renner Chicago, Illinois Mrs. W. L. Roberts Santa Cruz, California Mrs. Theodore Rosenak Mequon, Wisconsin Mrs. Edmund Sherer Los Angeles, California Mrs. Fred K. Smith Omaha, Nebraska Helen R. Smith Bridgewater, Massachusetts Mrs. Sidney W. Smith Twin Falls, Idaho Mrs. George Spencer Los Angeles, California Mrs. Walter T. Spencer Indianapolis, Indiana Mrs. Thomas Springer Bakersfield, California Mrs. Joseph Szabo Parsippany, New Jersey G. H. Tedrow Quincy, Illinois Theodore S. Tenney Branchville, N. J Frank Tinari Bethayres, Pennsylvania Mrs. Stanley Trettin Jamestown, New York E. Pearle Turner Akron, Ohio Mrs. Helen Van Zele Lemon Grove, California Mrs. Joan Van Zele Lemon Grove, California 6 HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Boyce M. Edens— 1949 Ruth G. Carey— 1955 Helen Van Pelt Wilson— 1961 Alma Wright— 1950 Evan P. Roberts— 1956 Constance Hansen— 1962 Myrtle Radtke— 1951 Priscilla Landaker— 1957 Bess Greeley— 1963 Floyd L. Johnson — 1952 Maxine Wangberg— 1958 Maisie Yakie— 1964 Feme V. Kellar- 1954 Dalene Rhodes— 1959 Dora Baker— 1965 Anna M. Layson— 1954 Miriam Lightbourn — 1960 Frank Burton — 1966 FORMER PRESIDENTS MRS. FERNE KELLAR . . . 1947-49 MRS. ROBERT WRIGHT . . . . . 1949-50 MRS. ARTHUR RADTKE . . . . i . ■ 1950-52 FLOYD L. JOHNSON . 1952-54 MRS. E. G. MAGILL . 1954-55 FLOYD L. JOHNSON . 1955-56 WILLIAM B. CARTER . . . . . 1956-58 HAROLD G. HARVEY . 1958-60 MRS. JAMES B. CAREY . . 1960-62 MRS. JACK YAKIE . 1962-64 FRANK BURTON . 1964-66 STRICTLY BUSINESS - - YOUR BUSINESS A TABLE OF INFORMATION TO USE IN CONDUCT¬ ING YOUR BUSINESS WITH YOUR SOCIETY. TO INSURE GOOD SERVICE— READ WELL— DEFER TO WHEN WRITING. ALWAYS GIVE YOUR COMPLETE NAME AND AD¬ DRESS: IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE ITEM BE SURE THEY GO TO THE CORRECT PERSON. EXAMPLE:— A request for Back Issue list, a PLANT Name Registration, a change of address or failure to get your magazine would require separate letters to different people. If these were all included in one letter to any of the addresses you would not only receive poor service but would create a lot of work for people already working to capacity. NEW MEMBERSHIPS. Send to Mr. Winfred Albright, Treasurer, P. 0. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901. Membership dues; — individual $4.00 per year. Commercial $13.33 per year. Make checks or money orders payable to AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, iNC. Mem¬ bership year is ftom March 1 to last day of following Feb* ruary. Magazine included in year's membership are June, July, Sept., Dec, and March of following year. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: Send to some oddress as above and make checks to same order. All memberships are due for renewal prior to Feb. 28, 1967. You can help the girls in the Knoxville office and assure yourself of the least chance of any mixup by renewing a few months ahead of this date. AFFILIATED CHAPTER MEMBERSHIPS AND RE¬ NEWALS: Some address as for individual membership. BUT PLEASE BE SURE TO GIVE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. Name of club or chapter: President's name and address. Address to which magazines are to be sent if different from President's: Name of town or city considered home town of club. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send your new address to A.V.S., P. O. Box 1326, Knoxwille, Tenn; 37901, at least 30 days before it is to take effect if possible. Send Old address with the new, enclosing if possible the address label from your last magazine. Remember that new stencil must be made for your address change and your envelope is addressed from three weeks to a month prior to your receipt of it ond shipped to the printer from the Knoxville office. FAILURE TO RECEIVE MAGAZINE; Write Knoxville Office. BACK ISSUES OF MAGAZINE: Write to AVSA, Inc. P. O. Bok 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901, for a list of those available. Reduced rates in effect. Complete your set now. Do not send money until you receive list as some issues are not available. CULTURE SHEETS; 'Green Thumb Rules for African Violets' for distribution at your show or by commercial members with their sales of plants. Membership applica¬ tion on bottom. In pads of 50 or lOO. Free from Knox¬ ville office. Please give quantity required. 7 MASTER VARIETY LIST: Describes oil varieties from 1935 to present. A must for oil Judges and serious growers. Includes latest supplement. 176 pages. Send $3.00 to AVSA, Inc., P. O. Box 1326 Knoxville, Tenn. 37901. MAGAZINE BINDERS: Beautiful Green Binders with Gold Lettering to preserve your African Violet Magazines. Sold only in pairs at $6.50 pair, postpaid. Send order and check to Knoxville office. LIFE MEMBERSHIP: Available at $85.00 from Knoxville office. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION BLANKS AND BROCHURES ABOUT SOCIETY: — Free from Knoxville office. Please state quantity required. Use on your show information table, commercial sales rooms or any other place where mem¬ bership may be solicited. MEMBERSHIP AND SOCIETY PROMOTION:— Send your ideas, offers to help, or requests for assistance in this most important work to Charles Day, 220 West Sunset Road, San Antonio, Texas 78209. ARTICLES FOR AFRICAN VIOLET MAGAZINE:— Write to or send articles of interest to Mrs. Grace Foote, Editor, 211 Allien Place, Port Arthur, Texas 77640. Write of your own experience, urge a friend with an interesting story to write of theirs. Photographs cannot be returned except by previous arrangement with the editor. CLUB AND SHOW NEWS:— Send to Mrs. John C. Cuneo, Jr., 58 Hill St., Tewksbury, Mass. DEADLINE DATES FOR MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS: — June issue. Mar. 5, Sept, issue, June 5, Dec. issue Sept. 5, March issue Dec. 5. QUESTION BOX QUESTIONS:— Send to Anne Tinari, Tinari Greenhoues, Bethayres, Penn. ADVERTISING RATES, COPY, AND INFORMATION:— Send to Mrs. Edward A. Nelson, Advertising Manager, 603 E. Essex Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63122. PLANT REGISTRATION: — For information and forms for Registration of New Varieties or Nome Reservation write to Mrs. Fred Tretter — Chairman Registration Com¬ mittee, 4988 Schollmeyer Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63109. MASTER LIST SUPPLEMENT 1966 VARIETIES:— Send names and descriptions of any new varieties for 1966 and name of hybridizer to Mrs. Tretter ot above address. This will insure a truly complete listing especially of some of the varieties of smaller hybridizers whose plants are not distributed nationally. OFFICIAL SOCIETY JEWELRY:— Write to Mrs. E. Pearle Turner, 828 Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, Ohio. Beautiful pins. Past Presidents Pins, Life Member Pins, etc. Own and wear them with pride. BEST VARIETIES LISTS:— Send list of your own or your clubs favorite 25 varieties to Mrs. Fred Travis, 2547 McCalla Ave., Knoxville, Tenn. 37914. The larger the number of members who cast their ballots the greater will be the value of this listing. AFFILIATED CHAPTER INFORMATION:— Write to Mrs. Llzeto Hamilton, 675 Soldier Hill, Rd., Oradell, N. J. 07649. AFFILIATED CHAPTER SHOW AWARDS:— Write to Mrs. Hamilton at above oddress. AFFILIATED CHAPTER FORMATION:— Write to Mrs. Hamilton at above address for help in starting an affiliated chapter in your area. Get in on all the fun. JUDGING SCHOOL: — For information on holding a judging school or to become a qualified judge write to Mrs. Ruth Carey, 3900 Garden Drive, Knoxville, Tenn. 37918. RESEARCH: — Send suggested items which you feel need scientific research or interested qualified potential research personnel to Mr. Frank Tinari, Chairman,, Research com¬ mittee, Tinari Greenhouses, Bethayres, Penn. 19006. BOYCE EDENS RESEARCH FUND CONTRIBUTIONS:— Send to Mrs. Harold Rienhardt, chairman, 4463 W. Seneca Tpke. Syracuse N. Y. 13125. These may be from clubs or individuals and every penny goes to vital research. LIBRARY COLOR SLIDE PROGRAMS AND PROGRAM PACKETS:— Available from AVSA, Inc., P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901. See listing of programs available elsewhere in this issue or write to Knoxville. LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT:— If you have choice slides of varieties on Best Varieties List when you would like to donate to Librarf Program of that name send them to Mrs. W. F. Anderson, 360 Tulip Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63119. If some member of your club does a particularly good pro¬ gram on any special violet subject make it into a packet suitable for use by other clubs and send it to Mrs. Anderson. Many of our present program packets are obso¬ lete and your help will build a much more useful library of material to make club programs interesting. OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE:— Requests for action by Board of Directors, etc. Write to Mrs. William J. Krogman, Secretary. 1325 Parkway Drive, Brookfield, Wis. 53005. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES:— Albert Buell, chairman, Buell's Greenhouses, Eastford, Conn. CONVENTION TIME AND PLACE:— If your Club or group of clubs would like to sponsor a future National Convention in your area write to Mrs. H, Harold Baker, Chairman Convention Time and Place, 2182 Stanford Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55105. NEW AWARDS: Mrs. Glenn B. Hudson, 761 Belvidere Ave., Westfield, N. J. 07090 is looking for suggestions or contribution for new awards for Boston convention. SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS.— All improvements start with an idea. Set your thinking cap on and send yours to specific Committee Chairman who could use it or to any of your Officers or Directors. CONVENTION PROGRAM — Send your desires for Work¬ shop Subjects, Interesting speakers, etc. to Mrs. Robert I. Slocomb 30 Inglewood Drive, Rochester, N. Y. 14619. 8 Bylaws of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. Organized November 8, 1946 Incorporated June 30, 1947 Adopted at Regular Annual Meeting Philadelphia, Penn., May 13, 1950 As Amended Pittsburgh, Penn., April 16, 1955 As Amended Cincinnati, Ohio, April 5, 1957 As Amended Dallas, Texas, April 11, 1964 As Amended Baltimore, Md., April 10, 1965 As Amended Miami Beach, Fla., April 16, 1966 ARTICLE I Name and Object Section 1 NAME: This society shall be known as the African Violet Society of America. Section 2 SEAL: The corporate seal of the society shall be kept at the business office of the society. Section 3 NON-PROFIT: This society shall be and exist as a non-profit organization. Section 4 OBJECT: The object of the society shall be to afford a convenient and beneficial association of persons interested in the African Violet (Saintpaulia); to stimulate a widespread interest in the propagation and culture of African Violets; to promote ways and means for the distribution of all varieties and species, among the members and others interested in growing them; and to gather and publish reliable, practical information concern¬ ing this organization, and the culture and propagation of the African Violet, and other articles of interest to the members. ARTICLE II Membership and Dues Section 1 ELIGIBILITY: Any person interested in the growing of African Violets shall be eligible to membership in this society. Section 2 CLASSES: There shall be five (5) classes of membership in the society, namely: a. INDIVIDUAL: which shall be any one (1) person. b. COMMERCIAL: which shall be all persons or firms, who advertise con¬ sistently and / or sell one thousand (1,000) or more African Violet Plants or Leaf Cuttings annually or who manufacture or advertise for sale, fertilizer, disease and insect control materials equipment, tools or any other merchandise pertaining to or applicable to growing African Violets. c. RESEARCH: which shall be those aying research membership fee, 5% of the receipts therefrom shall be applied to the research fund of the society. d. LIFE: which shall exempt such mem¬ bers from annual dues upon payment of the life membership fee. e. HONORARY LIFE: which shall be persons given a life membership by the society for outstanding ser¬ vices. They shall have all of the privileges of membership, but shall be exempt from future payment of dues. Section 3 AWARD MEMBERSHIPS: may be given by the Awards Committee with the approval of the Executive Committee provided not more than one (1) honorary life membership nor more than ten (10) yearly memberships may be awarded during any one (1) term. Section 4 REVOKE: The Board of Directors may revoke any membership for just cause provided that refund shall be made to life members in the amount paid by them minus the accumulative sum for in¬ dividual membership to date of revoca¬ tion. Section 5 DUES: The amount of dues for each membership shall be determined by vote of the Board of Directors provided that no increase shall exceed fifty percent (50%) of the amount paid in the current year, or be effective within twelve (12) months of any previous increase. Dues shall be payable in advance, to the treas¬ urer of the society and shall cover any twelve (12) month period. Section 6 MEMBERSHIP VOTE: Each paid to date membership shall entitle the holder to voice and vote in the business meetings of the society. ARTICLE III Affiliations and Charters Section 1 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS: Any group of persons interested in African Violets may form a chapter and affiliate with the society upon payment of the fee set for sucb affiliation and in return they shall receive copies of publications, which may be sent to any member of their choice; the Green, Gold, and Purple 9 BYLAWS Rosette Awards and other awards as may be determined by the Board of Directors in the future, and the Library service if desired. Section 2 Groups of members and/or societies in one or more states may affiliate as Councils, State Societies or Regional Group Societies upon payment of the fee set for such affiliation and shall be entitled to receive the Green, Gold and Purple Awards, Library Service and a Silver Sweepstakes Bowl, Section 3 JUDGES COUNCILS: Groups of judges from one or more states, districts, or areas may affiliate as judges councils upon payment of the fee set for such affiliation and in return they shall be entitled to the Green, Gold and Purple Rosette Awards; Library Service, and a State or Council Silver Sweepstakes Bowl. Section 4 CHARTERS: shall be issued to all affiliated groups upon registering the name of tne group with the Affiliated Chapter Chairman; and a President’s Card is available to those groups who supply the name and address of the group president. Section 5 VOTING STATUS: Affiliated groups as such shall have no voice or vote in the society business meetings and no member of a group may use the group’s affiliation for individual membership privileges. Section 6 REVOKE: The Board of Directors may revoke any charter for just cause, but no individual member shall lose mem¬ bership because of the loss of the group charter. ARTICLE IV Meetings and Quorum Section 1 ANNUAL MEETINGS: shall be held at the convention which shall be held at such time and place each year as the Board of Directors shall determine. Section 2 SPECIAL MEETINGS: may be called by the Board of Directors or the President and two (2) other elected officers. Section 3 QUORUM: at any of the society meet¬ ings shall be fifty (50) individual mem¬ bers, each of whom must be able to produce a paid to date membership card. Section 4 QUORUM: at any meeting of the Board of Directors shall be ten (10) members of the Board, ARTICLE V Officers and Their Duties Section 1 ELECTIVE OFFICERS: The elected officers of this society shall be: a. PRESIDENT: who shall have general superintendency of the affairs of the society; preside at meetings of the Society, Board of Directors, and Executive committee; keep informed on all work of the society and make reports thereon as may be required, appoint committee chairmen; fill all vacancies in offices and committees during the term; countersign checks drawn on the treasury; be a mem¬ ber ex-officio of all committees except the nominating; and assume other duties necessary in the best interests of the society. b. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: who shall preside at meetings in the absence of the president or when called upon; countersign checks when the president or treasurer cannot sign; and per¬ form other duties as assigned. c. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: who shall preside at meetings in the absence of the president and first vice president or when called upon; and perform other duties as assigned. d. SECRETARY: who shall be respons¬ ible for keeping accurate records of the meetings of the society, Board of Directors, and Executive (jommittee; and assume other duties relative to the office or that may be assigned. e. TREASURER: who shall be respons¬ ible for the safe keeping of the society funds and payment of bills by checks signed by two (2) of the three (3) officers recognized by the banks to sign checks; keep an accu¬ rate book record of all monies re¬ ceived and disbursed; render financial reports as the Board of Directors may require; and help prepare the annual budget in detail. He shall be bonded in an amount set by the Board of Directors and shall submit all records related to the treasury for audit annually by a Certified Public Accountant selected by the Execu¬ tive Committee. The cost of both audit and bond shall be included in the budget and be paid by the society. 10 BYLAWS The Certified Public Accountant's report shall be sent to the members of the Board in advance of each annual meeting. Section 2 DIRECTORS: There shall be fifteen (15) Directors elected from the membership- at-large, one (1) of which shall be a resident of the Dominion of Canada. They shall be elected to serve terms of three (3) years each, five (5) being elected each year. Section 3 PARLIAMENTARIAN: A parliamentar¬ ian may be appointed by the president to serve at the annual meeting, or for the entire term, remuneration to be decided by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VI Nominations and Elections Section 1 ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to hold office in this Society a nominee must be a member in good standing and have served at least one (1) year as a mem¬ ber of the Board of Directors. Section 2 TERMS OF OFFICE: The terms of officers shall be one (1) year or until their successors are elected and each term shall begin at the conclusion of the annual convention at which they are elected excepting that of the directors, which shall be governed by Section 2, of Article V. No elected officer shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office excepting the treasurer whose terms may be unlimited and the Directors who shall not succeed themselves. Section 3 NOMINATIONS: shall be offered as follows: a. By a nominating committee. b. From the floor, the nominees being present. Section 4 ELECTIONS: shall be by ballot except¬ ing when there is only one (1) name in nomination for an office, in which case the secretary may cast the ballot or it may be dispensed with in favor of viva voce voting. ARTICLE VII Administration and Management Section 1 The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers, the fifteen (15) Directors, the immediate past president, and the chairmen of standing committees. This Board shall: a. Manage the society affairs between annual meetings. b. Have the same officers as those elected by the society. c. Meet regularly immediately before and after the annual convention of the society. Special meetings may be called by the president or upon request of the executive committee. d. Set the policies of the society and make their own standing rules pro¬ vided they do not conflict with the by-laws of the society. e. Appoint an Editor of Publications, who shall be responsible for the prepara¬ tion and issuance of all publications as authorized by the Board of Directors. f. Submit the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors for publica¬ tion in one of the first two African Violet Magazine issues following the convention. Section 2 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: shall consist of the elected officers and they shall have the authority to conduct any necessary business of the society during the interim between meetings of the Board of Directors. Section 3 EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL: An Execu¬ tive Director may be selected and appointed by such procedure as deemed advisable by the Board of Directors. The salary of such person and any additional employees necessary for the management of the society shall be set by the Board of Directors who shall also have the power to remove any salaried employee. The authority to employ and the power to remove sub- orcfinate personnel may be delegated by the Board of Directors to the Execu¬ tive Committee or Executive Director. Section 4 INDEBTEDNESS: The officers, execu¬ tive committee. Board of Directors, or anyone delegated by them shall not incur any debt or liability in the name of the society beyond the available or maturing funds in the treasury, excluding the monies or securities held for specific purposes. Section 5 INVESTMENTS: All monies received for life membership dues shall be invested by the treasurer as directed by the Board of Directors, and only the interest accruing therefrom may be used for current expenses of the society. Section 6 BONDS: All society officers, commit¬ tee chairmen, members and employees handling society funds, shall be bonded in a blanket bond, the cost of same to be paid by the society. 11 BYLAWS ARTICLE VIII Committees Section 1 STANDING COMMITTEES: shall not exceed fifteen (15) in number including Affiliated Chapters, Awards, Finance, Boyce Edens Research Fund^ Com¬ mercial Activities, Commercial Sales and Exhibits, Convention Time and Place, Library, Nominating, Research, Plant Registration, Convention Program, and Shows and Judges, These committees shall perform duties as specified in the bylaws, standing rules and as ordered by the Board of Directors. a, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE: shall prepare a budget in detail for guidance during the ensuing year, A sum shall be included in the budget to cover reasonable traveling expenses of the Officers and Committee Chairmen while engaged in travel on essential business of the society when author¬ ized by the president. To be effective the budget must be approved by the Board of Directors, b, BOYCE EDENS RESEARCH FUND COMMITTEE: shall collect the Boyce Edens Research Eund contributions and remit same to the Treasurer, who shall maintain this Fund in a separate account to be used for Re¬ search Funds. c, THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE: shall consist of five (5) members, who shall be appointed by the president with the approval of the Board of Directors. Three (3) mem¬ bers of this committee shall serve terms of three (3) years each, one(l) being appointed each year and the remaining two (2) shall be past presidents of the society who may serve an unlimited number of years. but the appointment of which shall be annually. This committee shall select one Q) nominee (from a list of those having served at least one (1) year on the Board of Directors) for each office to be filled; and the names selected shall be submitted to the president (after confirming that they will serve if elected) in ample time to notify the membership by mail or through the magazine at least thirty (30) days in advance of the annual convention date. Section 2 SPECIAL COMMITTEES: may be ap¬ pointed by the president during the term, with the approval of the Execu¬ tive C^ommittee, which may be obtained by mail. ARTICLE IX Parliamentary Authority Section 1 ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER REVISED: shall be the parliamentary authority on all questions not covered in these bylaws. ARTICLE X Amendment Section 1 AMEND: These by-laws may be amended at any meeting of this society provided: the amendments have been sent to each member of the society at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting date; and they have been approved by at least a two- thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors. Section 2 REVISE: These by-laws may be revised in the same manner as amended except¬ ing that a revision must be ordered by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors or by the assembly at a regular convention .meeting of the society. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND AVSA CONVENTIONS 1967 — Boston, Massachusetts, April 12, 13, and 14, Statler Hilton Hotel 1968 — St. Louis Missouri, April 18, 19, 20. 1969 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1970 — Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1971 — San Francisco, California. 12 COMMERCIAL MEMBERS AFRICAN VIOLETS, INC 1100 Stevens Ave Deland, Fla ANNALEE VIOLETRY Leila & Anna Egenites 29-50 214th PL Bay side, N. Y. 11360 ARNDT'S FLORAL GARDEN Mrs. Harry Arndt Rt, 2, Box 336 Troutdale, Ore. 97060 H. P. BENDIEN Thierensweg 10 Naarden, Netherlands BENKE'S GREENHOUSES & NURSERY Mrs. Rose Benke Bilter Rd. Rt 1, Box 235 Aurora, Ill. BERLING'S GREENHOUSES S* County Trail, RFD Slocum, R.I. BLAIR'S VIOLETS 213 Alhambra Ave. Vallejo, Calif. 94593 BOWMAN NURSERY 24911 W. Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, Calif. R.A. BROWN & SONS CO. 55 Wesley St. Newnan, Georgia MR. ALBERT H. BUELL P. O. Box 218 Eastford, Conn. MR. FRANK A. BURTON 33 Cypress Rd. Knollwood P. O. Box 575 Old Saybrook, Conn. 06475 MRS. JOHN BUYNAK 3871 W. 133rd St. Cleveland 11, Ohio CAMERON'S QUALITY AFRICAN VIOLETS 1023 Auckland St. New Westminster, B.C., Canada SETH CARPENTER 12 Flora Drive Peru, Ind. F. 1. CARTER & SONS 1630 Main St. Tewksbury, Mass CERRI FLOWERS Rt. 49-1 1/2 miles W. of Utica Marcy, N. Y. CHAMPION'S AFRICAN VIOLETS Mrs. Duane L. Champion Rt. 2 Clay, N. Y. CIDER HILL GREENHOUSES Edna M. Roberts York, Maine CORY'S AFRICAN VIOLETS Stafford Road Tiverton, R. 1. COUNTRY GARDEN VIOLETS Dorothy Wilson Rt. 96 Interlaken, N. Y. DATES VIOLETRY Mr. & Mrs. A. D. Dates 1 Orlando Place Belleville, Ill. DAVIS AFRICAN VIOLET GARDEN Mrs. Joe K. Davis 26 Dana Ave. Sylacauga, Ala. DELIA'S ORIGINALS 2506 Sacramento St. San Francisco 15, Calif. DeSANDlS FLORIST Rt. 3, Box 44 Moscow, Pa. MONSIEUR PHILIPPE DREYFUS 4 rue Francois Coppee Mandres, France ELLEY'S GREENHOUSES Box 231 Cameron, Texas 76520 13 COMMERCIAL MEMBERS FISCHER GREENHOUSES Linwood, N. J. MR & MRS E. A. FISHER 32 Downsview Ave. Downsview, Ont. Canada FLOWERLAND Mr & Mrs. Donald Tozier Union St. Rt. 3, Box 164 Bangor, Maine D. H. FULTON, JR. Plantabbs Corp Tionium, Md. FURROW & COMPANY, INC. N. Broad St. Guthrie, Okla. GARFIELD FLORAL, INC. George Adie 4911 Chestut Drive Independence, Ohio GEBO’S AFRICAN VIOLET NURSERY 7966 Mac Arthur Blvd. Oakland, Calif. 94605 LEE J. GASPER (Mrs. Don) Bedford Violet House 6274 Oxford, Box 141 Bedford Heights, Ohio 44014 GRANGER GARDENS Rt. 2, Box 220 Medina Ohio BERNARD D. GREESON 3548 N. Cramer St. Milwaukee (Shorewood), Wisconsin GRUBER’S AFRICAN VIOLET NUR¬ SERY 3437 Scenic Dr., Rt. 6 Modesto, Calif. HAGERTY’S AFRICAN VIOLETS Mrs. Clem Hagerty Rt. 1, N Melissa Dr. Shoreham Detroit Lakes, Minn HARBORCREST NURSERIES Box 40 Brentwood Bay, B. C., Canada HI HILL GARDENS Rt. 1 Etters, (York Co.), Pa. HOBBY NURSERY Robt. C. & Minnie T. Mobley 5230 Franklin Blvd. Sacremento, Calif. HOLTON & HUNKEL COMPANY 797 N Milwaukee St. Milwaukee, Wis. THE HOUSE OF VIOLETS Ralph & Charlyne Reed 936 Garland Camden, Ark. 71701 MR. MICHAEL J. KARTUZ 92 Chestnut St. Wilmington, Mass. KEELER’S AFRICAN VIOLETS 1726 S. E. Division St. Portland, Ore. ALBERT KEHL FLORIST 4214 Cleveland Ave. N.W. Canton 9, Ohio MRS. FERNE V. KELLAR 827 N. Main Harrisonburg, Va. KOLB’S GREENHOUSES Earl T. & Natalie N. Kolb 725 Belvidere Rd. Phillipsburg, N. J. KORTMAN’S FLOWERS Anna E. Kortman New Brooklyn Rd. Box 277 Sicklerville, N. J. KROGMAN’S VIOLETRY Mr. & Mrs. Wm. J. Krogman 1325 Parkway Drive Brookfield, Wise. KUHL’S AFRICAN VIOLETS P. O. Box 98 DeLeon Springs, Fla. 14 COMMERCIAL xMEMBERS LAKESHORE VIOLET GARDENS Mr* Raymond J. Taylor 184 Lighthouse Road Hilton, New York 14468 LIFETIME MARKERS Clyde J* Smith P. O. Box 216 Clyde, Mich. LYKE’S AFRICAN VIOLETS Larry & Dorothy Lyke E. Bethany, New York MR. & MRS. LYNDON LYON 14 Mutchler St, Dolgeville, N. Y. MADISON GARDENS Mr, Martin Rand W. Middle Ridge Rd. Madison, Ohio MAE’S VIOLETRY c/o Mae Ritchhart 4301 11th St. Des Moines 13, Iowa MARY’S AFRICAN VIOLETS Mary E. Hofer 19788 San Juan Detroit, Mich, MAXALEA NURSERIES Oak Hill Road Baltimore, Md. 21212 MCINTOSH’S AFRICAN VIOLETS c/o Mrs, Donald McIntosh Page Brook Rd. Chenango Forks, N. Y. MEESE’S FLOWER SHOP 203 E. Fairfax St. Falls Church, Va. MILLER GREENHOUSE, INC, P. O. Box 24 Cardiff-By-The-Sea, Calif. MILLIE’S VIOLETS 316 Main St, Hot Springs, Ark, HEWETT P. MULFORD & CO. Lebanon, Ohio NORA’S VIOLETRY 8275 - 18th Ave Burnaby 3, B. C., Canada OLIVIA’S HOUSE OF VIOLETS c/o Dorothy Bewley 4669 Balsam St. Wheatridge, Colo. MRS. GERTRUDE M. PESSON 1214 Common St. Lake Charles, La, ROBERT B. PETERS CO. INC, 2833 Pennsylvania St. Allentown, Pa. J. A. PETERSON & SONS 3132 McHenry Ave Cincinnati, Ohio PODESTA NURSERY, INC. 1951 Pulgas Ave. E. Palo Alto, Calif. 94303 PREMIUMS INFINITE, INC. Mr. Neil E. Mitchell, Pres. 176 S. River Road Manchester, N. H. IDA QUICK Rt. 1 Raleigh, Ill. MRS. CHARLIE RAISH Rt. 1 Windsor, New York RICHTER’S GREENHOUSES 9529 Indianapolis Highland, Ind. MR. HARVEY J. RIDGE 1126 Arthur St. Wausau, Wis, 54401 RIENHARDTS AFRICAN VIOLETS 4463 W. Seneca Tpk. Rt. 2 Syracuse 15, N. Y. ROSE ^OLL GARDENS Mrs, Jeff Rhoades Assumption, Ill, ROSSI NURSERIES 127 Nagara Ave. San Francisco, Calif. 15 COMMERCIAL MEMBERS SCHMELLING’S AFRICAN VIOLETS 5133 Peck Hill Rd. Rt. 1 Jamesville, N. Y. 13078 SCHMELTZER’S VIOLET HOUSE 1811 N. Lincoln St. Arlington, Va. SCHOENKNECHT GREENHOUSES Box 51 Calimesa, Calif. 92320 THE SELECT VIOLET HOUSE Mrs. Mary Meeds 2023 Belmont Ave. P. O. Box 1444 Youngstown, Ohio SPIDELL’S FINE PLANTS Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Spidell P. O. Box 93 Junction City, Oreg. 97448 SUMMIT CHEMICAL COMPANY 12 E 24th St. Baltimore, Md. 21218 SWIFT’S VIOLETS Mrs. John A. Swift 2740 Mayhew Dr. Dallas 28, Texas TAYLOR’S AFRICAN VIOLETS 1400 Lorraine Lansing 15, Mich. THOMAS’ AFRICAN VIOLETS Mrs. Rose Thomas 104 Fay Rd. N. Syracuse, N. Y. TINARI GREENHOUSES 2325 Valley & Terwood Roads Bethayres, Pa. 19006 TONKADALE GREENHOUSES Robt. G. Anderson 3739 Tonkawood Road Hopkins, Minn. 55345 TUBE CRAFT, INC. 1311 West 80th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44102 MR. HOWARD UTZ 10017 Sahara San Antonio, Texas BEN VELDHUIS, Ltd. 151 King St. E., Box 40 Dundas, Ont. Canada VERA’S VIOLETS 335 Maple Road Longmeadow, Mass THE VIOLET ROOM c/o Mrs. Jean C. Nolan 168 Thimble Islands Rd. Stony Creek, Conn. VIOLETS BY CONSTANTINOV 3321 21st St. Apt 7 San Francisco, Calif. VIOLETS BY ELIZABETH Mrs. Forrest Smith 3131 Montrose Rockford, 111. VOLKMANN BROS GREENHOUSES 2714 Minert Dallas 19, Texas THE WALKERS c/o Mrs. Geo. C. Walker P. O. Box 150 Luling Texas WEST’S GREENHOUSES 1623 Portland Ave. Rochester, N. Y. 14621 WESTWINDS’ AFRICAN VIOLETS West Bare Hill Road Harvard, Massachusetts WILSON BROTHERS Roachdale, Ind. --BINDERS-- You Will Enjoy The Convenience of Keeping All Your Copies of The AFRICAN VIOLET MAGAZINE In Permanent Binders. Nine to twelve magazines are held securely in each hardcover binder by snap in wires. Order a pair today, (sold only in pairs), $6.50 per pair, postpaid, from African Violet Society of America, Inc., P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901. 16 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS Lizeta Tenney Hamilton, 675 Soldier Hill Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649 Various means have been used in attempting to have this grouping of affiliated chapters, regional groups and councils as accurate as possible. It is important that each group send in the new officers and their addresses as near to April 15th as possible OF EACH YEAR. If you note any error please write in immediately. Please keep up to date with Mrs. Carey’s and Mrs. Hamilton’s columns! AFRICA THE NYASALAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Trixie Goodban Box 671 Blantyre Malawi, Africa THE SOUTH AFRICAN GLOXINIA, AFRI¬ CAN VIOLET AND POT PLANT SOCIETY Mrs. F. MacDonald P. O. Box 153 Pinetown, Natal, South Africa CANADA NEW BRUNSWICK LOYALIST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Milton Belyea 18 Oakland Street Saint John, New Brunswick QUEBEC AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF GREATER MONTREAL Mr. Robert A. Kerr 371 43rd Avenue Lachine, Quebec ONTARIO BLUE WATER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. O. Taggart RR #1 Owen Sound, Ontario BOUNTIFUL AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mr. Ernest Rieck 9858 Yorkshire Street Detroit, Michigan DUCHESS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Eva White RR #3 Cottam, Ontario THE GARDEN CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. E. Elliott 25 Wilson Avenue St. Catherines, Ontario KITCHENER- WATERLOO AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. W. Puddicombe 86 Meiner Street Kitchener, Ontario MOONBEAM VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Fred J. Blackwell Box 461 Welland, Ontario TORONTO AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. E. I. Hamilton 130 Wishing Well Drive Agincourt, Ontario SASKATCHEWAN QUEEN CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Louis Robinson 2265 Wascana Street Regina, Saskatchewan REGINA AFRICAN VIOLET GROUP #1 Mrs. Mabel Mlazgar Fort Qu’Appelle Box 218 Saskatchewan MANITOBA WINNEPEG AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. N. Calder 958 Calrossie BoulevarH Winnepeg 19 Manitoba, Canada 17 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS THE VANCOUVER AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. G. E. Bayfield Suite 904 1952 Comox Street Vancouver, 5, British Columbia ENGLAND FIRST BRITISH BRANCH A. V. S. A. Mr. G. J. Wicks The Firs Lambley Nottingham, England SAINTPAULIA AND HOUSEPLANT SOCIETY Mr. R. W. Gilbert, Chairman 5 Terminus Street Brighton 1, Sussex England UNITED STATES REGIONAL GROUPS DIXIE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, MIS¬ SISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE Mrs. Paul O. Gillespie, Sr. 5201 St. Elmo Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee ALABAMA THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA Mrs. W. Bent McWhorter 306 Branwood Drive Springhill, Mobile, Alabama THE AFRICAN VIOLET STUDY CLUB Mrs. J. G. Barnhill, Sr. 827 15th Street Fairfield Highlands Birmingham, Alabama THE BAY MINETTE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Joe Martin Bay Minette, Alabama EASTERN SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. J. P. Bailey 104 North Bayview Avenue Fairhope, Aliama 36532 SOUTHERN SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mrs. Smith Larsen 104 East Woodland Drive Montgomery, Alabama MUSCLE SHOALS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Albert Whitten Route #5 Chisholm Road Florence, Alabama ALASKA ANCHORAGE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. R. W. Johnston 4110 DeBarr Road Anchorage, Alaska ARIZONA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF PHOENIX Mrs. Benton H. Forest 11613 Capri Drive Box 397 Sun City, Arizona 85351 DESERT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Lola Stevenson 4434 East Glen Street Tucson, Arizona OLD PUEBLO AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Grace Bryant 1501 North Venice Street Tucson, Arizona TUCSON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. G. C. Scofield 3301 East Waver ly Street Tucson, Arizona 85716 ARKANSAS ARKMO TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Rachel Henderson Arbyrd, Missouri CONWAY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. O. M. Langford 2002 Weems Street Conway, Arkansas 72032 GREEN THUMB A. V. SOCIETY OF FAYETTEVILLE Mrs. Jack Greathouse 735 West 15th Street Route #3 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 18 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS LARK AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs, S. A. Bunn 101 Pine Street Hamburg, Arkansas 71646 LITTLE ROCK AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Roxy Hill 5200 West 28th Street Little Rock, Arkansas NORTHSIDE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Emmett Goode 4012 Baucum Pike North Little Rock, Arkansas OZARK AFRICAN VIOLET STUDY CLUB Mrs. Edith Floyd Route #4 Springdale, Arkansas CALIFORNIA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETIES Mrs. R. A. Fogg 962 Chehalis Drive Sunnyvale, California AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCILOR SOUTH¬ ERN CALIFORNIA Mrs. John Gutridge 6011 Acacia Street Los Angeles, California 90056 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF EAST BAY, INC. Mrs. Ardene Newton 561 Santa Ray Avenue Oakland, California 95610 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF INGLE¬ WOOD Mrs. Elna Thoren 9601 Laraway Avenue Inglewood, California 90301 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SAN FRANCISCO Miss Frances McMahon 2411 23rd Avenue San Francisco, California 94116 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SONOMO Mrs. R. F, Unzelman 922 Beaver Street Santa Rosa, California AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SOUTH BAY Mrs. Juanita M. Poisal 308 Capitola Road Capitola, California 95010 AFRICAN VIOLET HOBBYISTS OF FRESNO Mrs. Edward Ganimian 126 South West Bar stow Fresno, California BAKERSFIELD AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Guy Sammons 18405 Popular Avenue Shafter, California BELLFLOWER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Eleanora Reisner 15505 South White Street Compton, California CAPITOL CITY SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mrs. Lillian J. Carty 2401 East Street Rio Linda, California 95673 CAROLYN RECTOR SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mrs. Carolyn Rector P. O. Box # 94 San Pedro, California 90733 CHICO CALIFORNIA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Roy Lowry 180 East Lincoln Avenue Chico, California 95926 DESERT AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Faye Clark Star Route Box 237 Rosamond, California FOOTHILL AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Evelyn Magoon 4635 La Crescenta Avenue La Crescenta, California 91014 GLENDALE CHAPTER OF THE A. V.S. A. INC. Mr. George Carpentier 2358 Montrose Avenue Montrose, California 91020 HUB CITY CHAPTER OF THE AVSA INC. Mrs. Howard Valiant 315 West Myrrh Street Compton, California 90220 LONG BEACH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Miss Cecille Block 241 Ancona Avenue Long Beach, California 90803 LOS ANGELES AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. John Gutridge 6011 Acacia Street Los Angeles, California 90056 19 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS NAPA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Lucille J. Darby 2760 Beard Road Napa, California 94558 PENINSULA SAINT PAULI A SOCIETY Mrs. Nels Phillipson 707 West California Way Woodside, California 94062 POMONA VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Helen Freie 4854 North Cedar Street El Monte, California SACRAMENTO SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mrs. Evalyn Hall 1865 7th Avenue Sacramento, California SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. John W. Thein 16424 Ludlow Street Granada Hills, California SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Orville Lyon 4036 North Walnut Grove Rosemead, California 91770 SAN JOAQUIN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. G. A. Kaiser Sr. 174 Barrymore Street Stockton, California SAN MATEO COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Doris F. Cormier 33 Lorelei Lane Menlo Park, California 94025 SANTA CLARA VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Doris Poppendorfer 1280 Juanita Way Campbell, California 95008 SANTA CRUZ AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Thomas D. Cavalla 3640 Crestline Way Soquel, California 95073 SANTA MONICA BAY CHAPTER OF THE A.V.S.A. INC. Mrs. Stanley C. Russell 238 South Amalfi Drive Santa Monica, California 90402 SOUTH BAY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Avis M. Grosse 1808 Grant Avenue, Apt. C Renondo Beach, California TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Lillian Engberg 1304 College Avenue Redlands, California 92373 TRI - CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Virginia Liniger 3729 Fair man Street Lakewood, California 90712 VALLEJO AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Buna Bowling 300 Buss Street Vallejo, California 94590 WHITTIER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Arley Butler 6124 South Rimbank Avenue Pico Rivera, California 90660 WILLOWS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Amelia Heard 107 North Marshall Route Willows, California COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN AFRICAN VIOLET COUNCIL Mrs. Ross V. Lahr 3559 East Easter Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80120 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF DEN¬ VER, CHAPTER 1 Mrs. Douglas Black 1625 Poplar Street Denver, Colorado CAPITAL CITY VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Beulah Craven 4732 West Tennessee St. Denver, Colorado FRIENDLY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. J. H. Matheny Route #2 Fort Morgan, Colorado 80701 FRIENDLY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. S. L. Utsey 755 South Eliot Street Denver, Colorado 80219 FORT COLLINS VIOLETEERS Mrs. Elsie Markley 2520 South College Street Fort Collins, Colorado HI HOPES STUDY CLUB Mrs. Ross V. Lahr 3559 East Easter Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80120 20 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS MILE HIGH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Imogene Anderson 8762 West 20th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80215 PUEBLO AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. D. L. Tinsley 738 Arlen Street Pueblo, Colorado 81005 RAINBOW AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. E. A. Bromagin 2895 South York Street Denver, Colorado SUNSHINE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Lady C. Cook 4041 South Clermont Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 CONNECTICUT CENTRAL CONNECTICUT SAINT- PAULIA CLUB Mrs. J. Edgar Hunnicut 28 Banbury Lane West Hartford, Connecticut 06107 THE CONNECTICUT SHORELINE AFRI¬ CAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. David Horvath 2447 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut HAZARDVILLE HI-HOPES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Florence E. Grey 253 Jackson Road Hazardville, Connecticut 06036 LOWER CONNECTICUT VALLEY A.V. CLUB Mrs. Monte Frazier Old Post Road Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 NAUGATONIC AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. John Prokop 123 Isinglass Road Shelton, Connecticut 06486 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Donald Swanson 3244 Madison Avenue Trumbull, Connecticut SPARKLING WATERS AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Vardis Kiczynski 47 Brush Plain Road Branford, Connecticut STORRS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Eloise Trail Birchwood Heights Storrs, Connecticut THIMBLE ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Jean Dolan 168 Thimble Island Road Stony Creek, Connecticut WINDSOR AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. William Wilson 204 Giddings Avenue Windsor, Connecticut DELAWARE DELAWARE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Saul Tunis 201 Bette Road Lynfield Wilmington, Delaware 19803 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Eleanor E. Hunteman 2921 Legation Street N. W. Washington, D. C. 20015 FLORIDA AFRICAN VIOLETEERS OF POMPANO Mrs. Nels Holm 2600 N. E. 8th Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida 33064 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF JACK¬ SONVILLE Mrs. W. S. Woolwine 8144 Delaware Avenue Jacksonville, Florida AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF MIAMI Mr. H. H. Richardson 3665 South West 16th Terrace Panama City, Florida 33145 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA, VIOLET SUNSET CHAPTER Mrs. C. W. Culpepper 334 South Bonita Avenue Panama City, Florida 32401 21 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS DIXIE MOONBEAM CHAPTER OF THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF PANAMA CITY Miss Mildred E. Smith 1202 Cornell Drive Panama City, Florida FIESTA VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Henry Thorsen 712 South Street Pensacola, Florida FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET STUDY CLUB OF MIAMI Miss Irene Joy Beattie 1615 N. E. noth Terrace Miami, Florida 33138 GOLD COAST AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Lawrence Hilker 2647 Madison Street Hollywood, Florida HAINES CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. J. I. Addison P. O. Box 1062 Haines City, Florida 33854 THE HILEAH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. William Parks Evans 5878 N. W. 117th Drive Hialeah, Palm Springs, Florida LITTLE RIVER AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. H. S. Hazen 477 N. W. 120th Street Miami, Florida SOUTH FLORIDA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. J. E. Moody 3688 S. W. 22nd Terrace Miami, Florida 33145 SUNSHINE CITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Herbert Weldon 5341 63rd Avenue North Pinellas Park, Florida 33565 TALLAHASSE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. R. E. Carter 1156 Seminole Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32301 UPPER PINELLAS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. William H. Parkins 13974 Jamaica Drive Largo, Florida TRI-CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Paul R. Rindom 4291 East 10th Court Hialeah, Florida GEORGIA AFRICAN VIOLET STUDY CLUB Mrs. Joe M. Bearden 1300 Loch Lomond Trail S W Atlanta, Georgia 30311 IDAHO HARMONY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. John M. Booth 1703 Gourley Street Boise, Idaho 83705 HI-LOA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs., Earle Jester 6110 Bay Street Boise, Idaho 83702 MAGIC VALLEY SAINTPAULIA CLUB Mrs. Paul Prochnow 295 Madison Street Twin Falls, Idaho ILLINOIS ILLINOIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY INC. Mrs. Mark Livingston 415 North View Street Aurora, Illinois 60506 AFRICAN VIOLET DISTRICT COUNCIL OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS Mrs.. Wayne W. Schroeder 1739 North 74th Court Elmwood Park, Illinois 60535 AURORA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. M. W. Livingston 415 North View Street Aurora, Illinois CAPITAL CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. George Judd 208 Black Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62702 DECATUR AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Edith Vogel 3940 East Olive Street Decatur, Illinois 62526 DE KALB AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. 1. W. Jacobs 136 Evans Avenue De Kalb, Illinois 22 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS ELITE VIOLET CLUB OF CHICAGO Mrs. Webster Ziegler 53 West 114th Street Chicago, Illinois EVANSTON SAINTPAULIA CLUB Mrs. William E. Powers 2141 Ewing Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201 EVENING SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mr. Harvey Welsh 143 Orchard Street Hillside, Illinois EXHIBITOR’S CLUB Mrs. John C. Wittner 6499 North Oxford Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60631 THE ‘55 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Lou Alt 5011 North Kennison Street Chicago, Illinois FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF CHICAGO Mrs. C. W. Parker 1471 Foster Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60640 FIRST NIGHTERS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Nellie Schwartz 1305 East Garfield Street Decatur, Illinois FORT MASSAC AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. William Caldwell 307 West 6th Street Metropolis, Illinois 62960 HICKORY CORNER VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Josie Perry Toledo, Illinois MARGARET SCOTT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Marie Bierfeldt 1217 West Williams Street Champaign, Illinois MATTOON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Clarence Mingus R F D #1 Lerna, Illinois METROPLOITAN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF PEORIA Mrs. George Ringness 2407 North Dechman Avenue Peoria, Illinois 61603 NOCTURNE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Edward Madaj 4901 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60630 ROCKFORD AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Irving Ackerman Spring Creek Road R R #4 Rockford, Illinois 61111 ROSEWOOD AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Harold Brown 213 Longfellow Street Alton, Illinois STARK-HENRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. May Schmidt R F D #2 Toulon, Illinois 61483 ST. CLAIR COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. M. R. Broome 3240 Waver ly Street East St. Louis, Illinois SUBURBAN SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mrs. Walter C. Hensel 1988 South Meacham Road Palatine, Illinois 60067 TAYLORVILLE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY #1 Mrs. Jeff Rhoades Rt §2 Taylorville, Illinois TAYLORVILLE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY #2 Mrs. Dominic Fassero 420 West 2nd Street Taylorville, Illinois 62568 URBAN-SUBURBAN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Joseph Bucara 9343 Oak Park Avenue Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 INDIANA FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF HAMMOND Mrs. B. E. Koon 620 173rd Street Hammond, Indiana 46324 FRIENDLY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Charles Oilman 932 Oakland Avenue Soxith Bend, Indiana GYPSY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Clarence Webb 315 South 12th Street Richmond, Indiana 23 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS INDIANPOLIS AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Dallas H. Pierce 4430 Wycombe Lane Indianpolis, Indiana NEPTUNE CHAPTER OF THE A.V.S.A. INC Mrs. Mark Carter 3702 Lillie Street Fort Wayne, Indiana NEW ALBANY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Anna Staashelm 701 East 9th Street New Albany, Indiana 47150 PLYMOUTH AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Florence Walters 720 South Michigan Street Plymouth, Indiana 46563 RAINBOW AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Frank McKinney 1627 Spring Street Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 SOUTH BEND AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Daniel Wise 411 West Grove Street Mishawaka, Indiana SOUTHEAST AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Louis Varga 515 Alt geld Street South Bend, Indiana THE STEUBEN COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Martha Rake straw Pleasant Lake Indiana TWIN CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SOUTH BEND Mrs. Hugh Dvis 1229 Oakland Street South Bend, Indiana TWIN COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Ernest Rickman 222 Sherman Street Wabash, Indiana IOWA CEDAR VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. W. O. Rhodes 3355 Circle Drive NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 DAVENPORT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY CHAPTER ffl Mrs. H. E. Niemann 3105 Grove Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 DES MOINES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB #1 Mrs. E. E. Fendlow 400 East Park Avenue Des Moines, Iowa DES MOINES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB #2 Mrs. Roscoe Jones 1232 63rd Street Des Moines, Iowa 50311 FRIENDSHIP AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. S. O. Hanson, President 705 Washington Street Decorah, Iowa 52101 MARSHALLTOWN GARDEN CLUB Mrs. Fred Salasek R F D #4 Marshalltown, Iowa SIOUXLAND AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Lester Levin 3305 Garretson Avenue Sioux City, Iowa SPENCER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Helen Hanson Hagedorn Heights Iowa KANSAS BOOT HILL SAINTPAULIA CLUB Mrs. H. Carroll Jones Route #2 Dodge City, Kansas INDEPENDENCE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Jay Scavel 731 South 5th Street Independence, Kansas JUNCTION CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. E. D. Hammond 650 West Chestnut Street Junction City, Kansas 66441 JUNCTION CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Loyd Millison 702 Countryside Street Junction City, Kansas LAWRENCE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Olive Lawson 1013 Connecticut Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 24 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS MANHATTAN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Floyd Sparks 1101 Humboldt Street Manhattan, Kansas MARYSVILLE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Martin McMahon Beattie, Kansas 66406 TRI-RIVERS VIOLETEERS OF SALINA Mrs. Clyde Capell 904 North 8th Street Salina, Kansas 67401 WICHITA AFRICAN VIOLET STUDY CLUB Mrs. Charles J. Kinder 707 South Lorraine Street Wichita, Kansas WICHITA FANTASY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. L. A. Lallement 336 North Hillside Street Wichita, Kansas 67214 KENTUCKY FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLE UNIT #1 Mrs. Mildred Zurschmiede 4506 Parker Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40211 FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF MUHLENBERG COUNTY Mrs. Mary Lacy P. O. Box #25 Central City, Kentucky FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SHELBY COUNTY Mrs. S. G. Bandeen Route #1 Finchville, Kentucky SUBURBAN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Henry Barker 511 West Southern Heights Avenue Louisville, Kentucky LOUISIANA ALEXANDRIA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs, Joe L. Williamson P. O. Box 973 4704 England Drive Alexandria, Louisiana BATON ROUGE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. J. L. Higgins 2024 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808 CRESCENT CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Edgar Dixey, Jr. 2346 Somerset Drive New Orleans, Louisiana FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF LAKE CHARLES Mrs. Harold C. Buck 814 Holly Street Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 LA VIOLETTE CLUB Mrs. L. F. Rolleigh P. O. Box #365 Monroe, Louisiana SHREVEPORT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Dan Wallace 261 East Fairview Street Shreveport, Louisiana MARYLAND BALTIMORE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. William Lay 3002 Harview Street Baltimore, Maryland 21234 SUSQUEHANNA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Roland Preston Front Street, Box 103 Perryville, Maryland 21903 WEST END AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. H. Allen Mills 4409 Belle Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21207 MASSACHUSETTS BAY STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs, J. A. W. Richardson R F D #1 Page Road Lincoln, Massachusetts 01773 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF PIONEER VALLEY Mrs, George D. Brodeur 137 Johnson Street Springfield, Massachusetts 01108 25 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS COMMUNITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Elfrieda Tiede 40 Parker Street Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 FRIENDLY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Frank L. Davis 238 Main Street Walpole, Massachusetts 02081 GREEN THUMB AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF MASSACHUSETTS Mrs. James E. Essex 57 Eck Street Attleboro, Massachusetts HI HOPES AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Paul Crockett 20 Canton Street Sharon, Massachusetts MOBY DICK AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Madeleine Barton 49 Brewster Street New Bedford, Massachusetts NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Karl Ohlson 7 Hollis Avenue Lynn, Massachusetts THE PATRIOTS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Michael Kartuz 92 Chestnut Street Wilmington, Massachusetts WACHUSETT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. M. Zablonski 20 Fisher Street Baldwinville, Massachusetts 01436 MICHIGAN MICHIGAN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Darrell Taylor 1400 Lorraine Street Lansing, Michigan 49810 BATTLE CREEK CHAPTER OF THE A. V. S. A. INC. Mrs. F. E. Haffenden Box 1260 Rt #9 Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 BORDER CITIES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Earl Sponenburgh 1480 Pelissier Street Windsor, Ontario, Canada DOUBLE TEN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Goldie Cooper 1015 Braman Street Lansing, Michigan 48910 EAST SUBURBAN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Wilbur Baetz 407 Moran Road Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan MID - MICHIGAN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mr. Bud Van Ball 1887 Blue Hill Drive NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 RAINBOW AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Mary Watson 180 West Hastings Lake Road Jonesville, Michigan 49250 LANSING ' SAINTPAULIANNES Mrs. Ivan Cummins 450 North Edgar Road Mason, Michigan 48854 LANSING SAINTPAULIA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Elaine Milligan 127 Smith Avenue Lansing, Michigan VI-CLUB OF DETROIT Mrs. Frances Woodward 16550 Rutherford Street Detroit, Michigan 49442 WATER WONDERLAND AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Clara Rice 528 Amity Avenue Muskegon, Michigan 49442 MINNESOTA CARMEN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Ray Zechmeister 926 West Montana Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55117 COPPER GIRL AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Walter Holtz 2606 Victory Memorial Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412 DAINTY DUCHESS VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Marino Paron 115 Emerald Avenue New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 DULUTH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. W. Gordon Adams 36 East Faribault Street Duluth, Minnesota 55803 26 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS FALCON HEIGHTS m-LOA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Gertrude Mattson 1775 North Homline Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55117 FRINGETTE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. A. Robideaux 1333 Alameda Street St, Paul, Minnesota 55117 MEN’S AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF TWIN CITIES Mr. William Briggs 4614 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota MINNESOTA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Robert Hinkle 5648 23rd Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417 MINUET AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Herman Meyer 814 Grand Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55105 RAINBOW CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS Mrs. Henry Boyle 3215 23rd Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 RED RIVER VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. J. L. Goeson 430 12th St. South Moo rehead, Minnesota STARLET AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs, Mina Erpelding 2527 Arthur Street Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 RAINBOW CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS Mrs, Henry Boyle 3215 23rd Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407 STAR SAPPHIRE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Gerald Ratzlaff Rt #1 Box 176 Newport, Minnesota 55055 TONKA DELIGHT AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Harris Jenke P. V. Box 134 Rt #4 Mound, Minnesota MISSISSIPPI HATTIESBURG AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs, John Arnold 906 Columbia Street Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 REBECCA LEFLORE AFRICAN VIO¬ LET CLUB Mrs, N. T. Clay 706 West Henry Street Greenwood, Mississippi MISSOURI AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF GREATER KANSAS CITY Mrs. John T. Buckner 206 North Lake Street Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 AMETHYST AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. A. B. Carlisle 872 Queen Ann Place St. Louis, Missouri 63122 CAVALIER AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. W. F. Accola 5837 Southwest Street St. Louis, Missouri 63139 CHARM SONG AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs! Charles Miller 9217 Reavis Barracks Road St. Louis, Missouri 63123 CINDERELLA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. C. G. Brimmer 6329 Bancroft Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63109 COUNTY BELLES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. B. L. Barrett 820 Liggett Drive Crestwood, Missouri 63126 FLEUR DE LIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Emil J. Castiaux 3964 Wyoming Street St. Louis, Missouri GREATER ST. LOUIS AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs, Victor Joseph Kunz 6806 Alexander Street St. Lotus, Missouri 63116 HI HOPES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Michael P. Pozsgay 300 Por Chester Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63125 KNIGHTS AND LADIES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mr, Raymond Janka 125 Vlasis Drive Ballwin, Missouri 63011 27 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Charles Dedera 8945 Kathlyn Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63134 NORMANDY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Louis Everding 1519 Gieseking Lane St. Louis, Missouri 63147 NORTHEAST AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. W. A. Primm 407 South Colorado Street Kansas City, Missouri 64124 RAINBOW AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Fred Tretter 4988 Schollmeyer Street St. Louis, Missouri 63109 SALINE SAINTPAULIA CLUB Mrs. Fred Pratt 636 East Arrow Street Marshall, Missouri SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER OF THE A. V. S. A., INC. Mrs. W. W. Whitiley Route ^9 Box 564 Cherry Street Road Springfield, Missouri VIKING AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Robert Thumser 3939 Federer Place St. Louis Missouri 63116 WEBSTER GROVES AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. August Landuyt 4804 Verguene Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63119 NEBRASKA NORFOLK- SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mrs. Leo Schellpeper 2510 Madison Avenue Norfolk, Nebraska OMAHA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. D. S. Day 921 Bellevue Boulevard Bellevue, Nebraska NEVADA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF LAS VEGAS Mrs. Maurine Wilson 509 South 7th Street Las Vegas, Nevada NEW HAMPSHIRE SEACOST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Warren K. Sawyer 186 High Street Hampton, New Hampshire 03842 NEW JERSEY NEW JERSEY COUNCIL OF AFRICAN ' VIOLET CLUBS Mrs. Edgar Harris Rt. # 2 US 130 Burlington, New Jersey 08016 new jersey council of AFRICAN VIOLET JUDGES Mrs. Robert Hamilton 675 Soldier Hill Road Oradell, N. J. 07649 AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF TRENTON Mrs. Victor Gaug 91 Longwood Drive Groveville, New Jersey AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SOUTH JERSEY Mrs. Elsie Garrett 274 Union Avenue Mantua, New Jersey BERGEN COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Charles Cramond 115 Elmwood Avenue Bogota, New Jersey ESSEX COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. George Palmer 71 Portland Place Montclair, New Jersey 07042 GLOUCESTER COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. J. Wilmer Zee Rd #1 Glassboro, New Jersey HAPPY ‘OURS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, INC. Mrs. Harold Fuller 26 Wilson Street Glen Rock, New Jersey 28 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS HIGHTSTOWN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Michael Drescher Mounted Route 1805 Melville Street Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712 NEW JERSEY SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Naomi Yake P. O. Box 281 Belmar, New Jersey 07719 NORTH JERSEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, INC. Mr. Charles Lamken 228 Bowden Avenue Cedar Grove, New Jersey SUBURBAN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF N. J. Mrs. Charles Kortman Box 277 New Brooklyn Road Sicklerville. New Jersey 08081 TOP O’ JERSEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Ernest Johnson Allamuchy, New Jersey 07820 TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, INC. Mrs. Lewis Papp 725 Folk Street Easton Pennsylvania 18014 UNION COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE A. V. S. A. INC. Mrs. Michael Hughes 37 Elm Street Colonia, New Jersey 07067 NEW YORK NEW YORK STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Nelson McMahon South Creek Road Hamburg, New York JUDGES COUNCIL OF NEW YORK STATE Mrs. Duane Champion Rt. #2 Van Hoesen Road Clay, New York 13081 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF ALBANY Mrs. Rose Me Donald 395 Morris Street Albany, New York AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF GREATER N. Y. Mrs. John Myszka 97-05 69th Avenue Forest Hills, New York 11375 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER Mrs. Frances Broush 339 Baynes Street Buffalo, New York 14213 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER AND VICINITY Mrs. Walter Gunther 34 Yarker Avenue Rochester, New York 14612 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF STATEN ISLAND Mrs. Gunnar Svenkesen 320 Thornycroft Avenue Staten Island, New York AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SYRACUSE Mr. Harold Rienhardt 4463 West Seneca Turnpike Syracuse, New York 13215 CAPITAL DISTRICT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Nelson Hopper 8 Red Oaks Drive Latham, New York 12110 CHENANGO VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Willis Slocombe New Berlin, New York COPPER CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Clarence Sheppard 392 Bridge Street Box 392 Newport, New York 13416 COUNTRY VIOLET GROWERS Miss Lyle Bennett Box 113 Rt #2 Frewburg, New York FRIENDLY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Leon Mason R D #2 Holcomb, New York GREATER ENDICOTT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Manford Griffis 118 West Wendell Street Endicott, New York 13762 GREAT SOUTH BAY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. William Lucas Yaphank Road Manorville, Long Island 29 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS “GREEN THUMB*’ AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF “THE MASTICS” Mrs. J. A. Weynand 6 Drury Lane Mastic Beach, Long Island JAMESTOWN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Miss Myrna McKinney 1352 New land Avenue Jamestown. New York LEVITTOWN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND Mrs. Frank V. Hoffman 37 Pond Lane Levittown, Long Island LIVINGSTON COUNTY AND VICINITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Edith Flory Elm Road Geneseo, New York 14454 LONG ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Joseph Galvanek 87 East Dover Street Valley Stream, New York MOHAWK VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Miriam Mosher 352 Altamont Avenue Schenectady, New York 12303 NEW YORK CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Robert J. Burns 135 E. 71st Street New York, New York 10021 NIAGARA FALLS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. William Parsons 2235 Pierce Avenue Niagara Falls, New York NORTH COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Nettie Russell 71 William Street Malone, New York NORTH SHORE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Joseph J. Palmer 19 Abbot Drive Hale site Long Island 11745 PENTAQUIT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Philip Becker 17 West Sinnecock Lane East 1 slip. Long Island 11730 THE PIONEER AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Bernyce Davis 378 Old Corning Road Elmira Heights, New York 14903 SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY OFWILLIAMS- VILLE, N. Y. Mrs. Angelo C. Alaimo 35 Richfield Road Williamsville, New York 14221 THE SCHOHARIE VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Charles H. Wicks Dor loo New York 13330 SEVEN VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Herbert D. Marvin Blodgett Mills Box #18 New York 13738 SOUTH COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Clare Sheppard South Country Road Brookhaven, New York TRI-COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Evelyn McDonald Box #23 Middle Falls, New York 12845 TRIPLE CITIES AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Helen O. Gould 19 Grand Boulevard Binghamton, New York UNCLE SAM AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Thomas E. Carey 161 Sixth Avenue Troy, New York 12180 UTICA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. George Palmer Sessions Road Washington Mills, New York VIOLET HOBBYIST SOCIETY Mrs. Daniel Boerl 925 Stella Ireland Drive MR #96 Binghamton, New York NORTH CAROLINA HIGH POINT AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. 1. K. Purvis 220 Frazier Street High Point, North Carolina 30 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS RALEIGH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. H. E. Springer 2708 Vanderbilt Avenue Raleigh, North Carolina 27605 NORTH DAKOTA RED RIVER VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. C. E. Finkle 1230 North 5th Street Fargo, North Dakota 58102 TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. V. B. Abbott 1016 West Central Street Minot, North Dakota OHIO AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AKRON Miss Evelyn Hawk 2604 Terrace Avenue Akron, Ohio 44312 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF CANTON Mrs. J. C. Black 2325 49th Street NE Canton, Ohio BUCKEYE LAKE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Mabel Hartman Buckeye Lake Ohio CLEVELAND SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mrs. John Held 18800 River cliff Drive Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 COLUMBUS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. La Motte Mayle 2474 East Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43202 DE GRAFF AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Haskell Weeks De Graff, Ohio EASTERN HILLS AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Harry Moeller 1218 Homeside Avenue Cincinnatti, Ohio 45224 FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET STUDY CLUB OF ASHTABULA Mrs. John Williams 1155 Prospect Street Ashtabula, Ohio GLASS CITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. R. C. Mathew son 33 North River Road Waterville, Ohio 43566 HAMILTON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Verna La Mar 105 Church Street Mason, Ohio 45040 HAPPY HOURS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Elinear Tarvin 101 West Alexander Bellbrook Road Dayton, Ohio 45459 LICKING VIEW AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF NEWARK Mrs. Grace Cordray Route 7 Hanover Road Newark, Ohio NORTH CANTON AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. C. George Evens 955 Foster Street North Canton, Ohio 44720 OHIO ASSOCIATION OF GARDEN CLUBS Mrs. D. E. Weaver 4223 Cincinnati-Brookville Road Hamilton, Ohio 45013 PARMATOWN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. A. De Salvo 13812 Mapelrow Avenue Garfield Heights, Ohio 44105 QUEEN CITY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Jack Schubert 6980 Crystal Springs Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Joseph Geiger 158 West Fountain Avenue Delaware, Ohio 43015 TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Miss Florence Spaller 1034 West Jackson Street Painesville, Ohio TOWN AND COUNTRY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Lester Durham 412 Dellwood Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45419 31 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS TREATY TOWNE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. James L. Ware 102 Palm Drive Greenville, Ohio 45331 TRI-CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Glen H. Clark RR #2 Covington, Ohio WHETSTONE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Reuel B. Cochran 661 East Beaumont Road Columbus, Ohio 43214 OKLAHOMA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SHAWNEE Mrs. W. A. Epley 903 North Pottenger Street Shawnee, Oklahoma THE AFRICAN VIOLET UNIT Mrs. M. D. Lindsay R #3 Box 138 Edmond, Oklahoma ALPHA AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Rose Whitt Box 5056 513 North Lavira Street Claremore, Oklahoma INDIAN CAPITOL AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs, Roy E. Haddock 1111 Maple Street Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 LAWTON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. John Wimberly 1909 Lake Street Lawton, Oklahoma 73501 OLKAHOMA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, INC. Mrs. John E. Rost 10630 N. E. 23rd Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73164 OREGON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, SALEM CHAPTER Mrs. Wilson A. Bauman Salem, Oregon PORTLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. Howard Fedderson 1501 S. E. Tolman Street Portland, Oregon 97202 THE SAINT PAULI ANS Mrs. Frank Spellman 1634 North East 80th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97213 THE VIOLETEERS Mrs. Rollin Eastlund 1026 Winter Street North Salem, Oregon YAMHILL COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Anna Ashwill 1219 Chehalem Drive Newberg, Oregon 97132 PENNSYLVANIA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF GREATER PITTSBURGH Mrs. J. V. Matyasovics 2921 Norwood Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15214 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF PHILA¬ DELPHIA Mrs. Henry LaBadie Water Tower Recreation Center Hartwell Avenue and Arleigh Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SPRINGFIELD Mrs. John Wylie 1504 Lenape Road West Chester, Pennsylvania AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF WASH¬ INGTON Mrs. James Taggart 510 Jefferson Avenue Washington, Pennsylvania 15301 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF YORK Mrs. Harold Fischer 219 East Cottage Place York, Pennsylvania CRUSADER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF DELAWARE Mrs. John Tench 1311 Baltimore Pike Springfield, Pennsylvania LEHIGH VALLEY AFRICAN VIOLET ‘ SOCIETY Mrs. John Paulette R F D #2 Kempton, Pennsylvania 19529 32 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS THE LEWISTOWN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Raymond Hickman 622 Freedom Avenue Burnham, Pennsylvania 17009 PHILADELPHIA CENTER CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Dorothy Gilbert 104 South Penn Avenue Rockledge, Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19111 RHODE ISLAND RHODE ISLAND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. C. Russell Marshall 30 Nakomis Drive Warwick, Rhode Island SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Percival Dixon 162 Hammond Avenue West Columbia, South Carolina 29169 GREENVILLE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. E. H. Price 1809 East North Street Greenville, South Carolina 29607 SOUTH DAKOTA FIRST RAPID CITY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Theodore Norman North 44th Street Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 SIOUX FALLS AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Esther Scott 2608 South Center Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota TENNESSEE MIDDLE TENNESSEE COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS Mrs. William C. Terry Sr. 127 Kenner Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37205 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF CHAT¬ TANOOGA Mrs. George W. Martin 519 Marlboro Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412 BEDFORD COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Tom Martin 502 Riverview Drive Shelbyville, Tennessee COLLIERVILLE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Orville Etnier Route 1 Collierville, Tennessee 38017 INGLEWOOD AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs.-H. W. Shelton 1701 Sherwood Lane Nashville, Tennessee 37216 LAKEVIEW AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Porter Taylor Rt #1 Box 169 Mt. Juliet, Tennessee MELROSE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. D. K. Stamps 1135 Battery Lane Nashville, Tennessee 37220 MEMPHIS & SHELBY COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Boyd Scarbrough 3105 Birchfield Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38127 NASHVILLE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. L. C. Gross 3220 Lakeshore Drive Old Hickory, Tennessee PARIS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Harrcy C. Berry Route # 1 Box 77 Paris, Tennessee WOODMONT AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Jack Greer 2308 Sterling Road Nashville, Tennessee WILSON COUNTY AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Porter Taylor Box 169 Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 33 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS TEXAS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF BEAU¬ MONT Mrs. R. L. Stuart 1325 Thomas Road Beaumont, Texas 77706 AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS Miss Barbara Hamilton 3315 South Keaton Street Tyler, Texas 75701 ALAMO AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. F. A. Hollingshead 442 Burnside Street San Antonio, Texas AUSTIN’S FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Carl Sjogren 11600 North Oaks Street Austin, Texas DALLAS NORTH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Walter Krevis 7048 Winchester Street Dallas, Texas 75231 FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF DALLAS Mrs. Ben D. Martin 4518 Lawler Road Garland, Texas FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SAN ANTONIO Mrs. Florence Mcllhenny 337 Lilac Lane San Antonio, Texas 78209 FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF WICHITA FALLS Mrs. Charles Gower 4311 Wynnewood Street Wichita Falls, Texas FIRST ARLINGTON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. W. H. Haugh 2000 Woods Drive Arlington, Texas 76012 FIRST NIGHTER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mr. W. P. Malone 3237 Purdue Street Dallas, Texas 75225 FORT WORTH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Murrill Jackson 1033 West Beddel Street Fort Worth, Texas 76115 FORT WORTH FIRST NIGHTERS Mrs. A. Johnson 4916 Glade Street Fort Worth, Texas 76106 FRIENDSHIP AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Paul Campbell 409 West 5th Street Bonham, Texas HAPPY VIOLETEERS OF DALLAS Mrs. George Street 1411 West Illinois Avenue Dallas, Texas GREEN THUMB AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SAN ANTONIO Mrs. J. A. Watkins 708 Kayton Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78210 HARMONY VIOLET SOCIETY OF HOUSTON Mrs. G. B. Gudger 3503 Plumb Street Houston, Texas HOUSTON SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mrs. B. S. Russell 5926 Jackwood Street Houston, Texas 77036 LONE STAR AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF DALLAS Mrs. Gerald L. Clore 6303 Meadow Road Dallas, Texas 75230 NORTHLINE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF HOUSTON Mrs. J, N. Perry 726 Algregg Street Houston, Texas PAMPA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Dan Glaxner 701 North Gray Street Pampa, Texas SAN ANTONIO SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY Mr. Charles C. Day 220 West Sunset Road San Antonio, Texas 78209 UVALDE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Harold J. Haskett 1114 North Park Street Uvalde, Texas 78801 34 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS VIOLET HARMONY CLUB Mrs. Guy Stratton Route 13 Box 430 Fort Worth, Texas 76108 UTAH AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF UTAH Mrs. V. R. Hutchens 1004 Princeton Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah VIRGINIA LYNNHAVEN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Faye Hughes 1050 Gardenia Road Virginia Beach, Virginia OLD DOMINION AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs, Arthur Boland 6415 Wilcox Court Alexandria, Virginia 22310 PIONEER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. L. L. White 260 La V alette Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23504 THE POCAHANTAS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Thomas B. McKneely 6135 Tompkins Drive McLean, Virginia 22101 PRINCESS ANNE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs, A. J. Ketsules 209 18th Street Virginia Beach, Virginia RICHMOND AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. R. W. Nuckols 3223 Kensington Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23221 WASmNGTON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF SPOKANE Mrs. Clarence Harty East 1903 Dalton Street Spokane, Washington 99208 FORT VANCOUVER AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. LeRoy Peters 2400 N. E. 58th Street Vancouver, Washington LONGVIEW AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Larnge Holbrook 1115 Ocean Beach Highway Longview, Washington 98632 SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY OF TACOMA Mrs. Catherine Coykendall 1023 South Wesley Drive Tacoma, Washington 98465 SEATTLE SAINTPAULIA SOCIETY INC. Mr, Roy Pritchard Box 5D Rt #3 Stanwood, Washington 98292 TAHOMA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Leo Miller 859 South 83rd Street Tacoma, Washington WEST VIRGINIA AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF PARKERSBURG Mrs. C. L. Anderson 5 Edgewood Park Drive Parkersburg, West Virginia EAST HUNTINGTON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Pauline Criddle 2718 First Avenue Huntington, West Virginia HUNTINGTON AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. H. R. Hastings 109 South Boulevard Huntington, West Virginia 25701 WISCONSIN WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF AFRICAN VIOLET CLUBS Mrs. John Roe 4417 Boulder Terrace Madison, Wisconsin 53711 COUNTRYSIDE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Earl Landphier 213 Grand Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53705 THE CROSSTOWN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs, C. O. Sathre 128 Kensington Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53704 35 AFFILIATED CHAPTERS THE FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF BELOIT Mrs. G. W. Timm 1219 Hackett Street Beloit, Wisconsin FIRST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF RIVER FALLS Mrs. H. L. Wilmot 320 North 7th Street River Falls, Wisconsin GREEN BAY AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Harold Stein 893 Langlade Street Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304 HI HOPES AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Miss Estah Cummings 1324 Rutledge Street Madison, Wisconsin LAKESHORE AFTERNOON SAINT- PAULIA CLUB OF RACINE Miss Anne Neitzel 3711 Wright Avenue Racine, Wisconsin 53405 MILWAUKEE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Edwin Foster 11305 Bridget Lane Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53103 OCONOMOWOC AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. David Stilp 746 Haring Street Oconomowoc, Wisconsin RACINE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. D. E. Buchta 2822 Michigan Boulevard Racine, Wisconsin RAINBOW VIOLETEERS Mrs. Harold Koepsell 955 South Elm Grove Road Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 WAUKESHA VIOLETEERS AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY Mrs. Paul Bartholf 219 Wilbur Avenue Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 WYOMING THE SERIDAN AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Guy W. Brown 168 West 4th Street Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 SKI HI VIOLET CLUB Mrs. Wallis Holben 1122 Talbot Court Cheyenne, Wyoming AVS OFFICIAL EMBLEMS FOR SALE The African Violet Society of America official emblem is about 5/8" in diameter. It is enameled in blue and yellow in the form of a beautiful African Violet. Around the Violet is a circle of metal with the raised letters A.V.S.A. Each pin has a safety catch as well as a link for attach¬ ing a guard chain. The following prices include all tax and mailing charge: Sterling silver pin or lapel button . . - . - . . $ 4.50 Sterling silver pin or lapel button with gavel . . . . . . . . . 7.15 Sterling silver gavel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 14K gold pin or lapel button . 14.50 14K gold pin or lapel button with gavel . 19.45 14K gold gavel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 Sterling silver charm or lavalliere . 4.50 Sterling silver charm or lavalliere with gavel . 7.15 14K gold charm or lavalliere . . . . . . . . . . 14.50 14K gold charm or lavalliere with gavel . . . . 19.45 Sterling silver earrings, per pair . . . . . . 12.10 14K gold earrings, per pair . . . . . . . . . 33.00 Prices are subject to change without notice. Only National Members are eligible for ownership of the official emblem. For immediate delivery, please send name and address of National Member with check to Mrs. E. 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These are: ADEQUATE LIGHT — Most important for bloom. Any win¬ dow that has strong bright light. Avoid windows covered by porches or heavily shaded by trees. Mild sunshine is beneficial. Shield from hot summer sun with net curtains or Venetian blinds during hot midday hours. Remember: — the more light, the more bloom. If you do not have good natural light use fluorescent lamps for 12 to 14 hours. Small young plants should be 8 to 12 inches from lights. Large mature plants 12 to 16 inches from light source. Lights should have means of raising or lowering to get optimum height. If plants grow upright with long leaf stems, move closer to light. If they grow very compact and tend to be hard and brittle, move away from light. At proper distance, they will grow as flat uniform rosettes with many blooms. Gro-Lux or PlantGro tubes can be a little farther from plant than cool white or a combination of natural and daylight. Always have a minimum dark period of at least eight hours. Plants grown at windows or at edge of light benches should be turn¬ ed 1/4 turn every other day to assure even growth. HUMIDITY: — Some homes have it, some don’t. 40% to 50% is ideal if it can be maintained. If you find it hard to main¬ tain humidity around your plants, try growing many quite close together. Place them on flat pans containing water. Elevate plants on stones, overturned pots or wire so the pot does not contact the water. A framework, covered with polyethylene film, completely enclosing a collection of plants will keep humidity high. Be sure to open it if exposed to sun, in order to keep temperature down. Individual plants may be enclosed in plastic bags for same purpose. TEMPERATURE: -- Ideal 65 to 70 degrees at night with a 5 to 10 degree rise during the day. Below 60 degrees for any extended periods will slow growth. If too high, plants will grow sappy and spindly with few flowers which drop before gaining any size. Better a bit too cool than too hot, especially if humidity is also low. FRESH CIRCULATING AIR: -- Avoid cold drafts directly onto plants but do be sure that a good supply of fresh air reaches your plants at all times. They despise a dead dank atmosphere. Dead air is an invitation to mildew. The prin - cipal food of all plants is carbon dioxide from the air and hydrogen from water. Fresh air is as invigorating to your violets as it is to you. PROPER WATERING: -- The most important single factor in good African Violet growing. Use any water that is fit for drinking. Let heavily chlorinated water stand overnight. Never use water that has been through a water softener. Water with a heavy mineral content can, over a time, accu¬ mulate excess salts in soil. Collected rain water is ideal. When: when top of the soil in pot is dry to the touch. How: from top, bottom or by wicks. At least every third watering should be from the top to wash down accumulating salts. A gentle wash of all foliage is helpful and keeps plants clean. Do not expose to direct sun or drafts while foliage is wet. Never allow plants to stand in water. Always wait until top of soil is dry to the touch before watering and then water thoroughly. Use room temperature water or slightly warmer. Violets do not like cold feet. Plants cannot endure a scheduled watering but must be checked daily to see if they are ready to water as demand for water is related to temperature, humidity, type of soil, size and vigor of the plant. Remember, plants get air as well as water through their roots so don’t drown them. Extended dryness will cause loss of tiny feeding roots. SOIL AND FEEDING: — There are as many soil formulas for violets as there are violet growers. In general it should be light and easily penetrated by the root system and allow for free passage of water and air. It should always be steril¬ ized. Some systems use a fairly rich soil with less feeding and others prefer a growing medium devoid of plant food and depend entirely on mild feeding with each watering. No plant is any better than its root system and it will develop a good one if the roots can spread easily through the growing medium. For the grower of a few plants it is best to buy one of the many fine prepared soils. If not available a mix¬ ture of one third good garden soil, one third leaf mold or peat, and one third sharp sand or perlite will prove satis¬ factory. It can be sterilized by dampening and baking in the oven until the entire mass reaches 200 degrees. Adding one tablespoon of bone meal per quart of soil will build strong roots and flower stems. If your soil is highly acid a little ground lime is also helpful. For supplemental feeding use any of the good violet fertilizers according to directions on the container: DO NOT OVERFEED. Always be sure soil is damp before feeding. Remember that the water evaporates and the fertilizer not used remains in the soil and accumu¬ lates. Excesses will burn roots and cause hard brittle foli¬ age. Too little will give poor, light colored or yellow growth with few flowers. Your plants will tell you much if you observe them carefully. African Violets are slow growers and the effects of any change usually cannot be observed immediately. PESTS: — Usually not common unless brought in on new plants or cut flowers. Keep all new plants from healthy collection for at least two months. Use only sterilized Afri¬ can Violet soil for repotting. Mites are the worst pest and cause hardening and graying of center foliage and shorten¬ ing and twisting of flower stalks. Spray with Kelthane to clean out or prevent Mites. A systemic poison, sodium selenate, may be watered into the soil and absorbed by the plant to prevent infestation. Occasional spraying with Kelth- and, Malathion, or regular branded African Violet Sprays is good insurance. Always follow the precautions on the con¬ tainer. Root Knot nematodes can be controlled by watering with V.C. 13. Mealy Bugs can be eradicated by dipping entire foliage in Malathion Solution. Use rubber gloves. Drench potted plants with Aldrin for eliminating Soil Mealy Bugs — one-half teaspoon of 25% Aldrin per gallon of water. Mil¬ dew is best prevented by warm fresh circulating air. Sulphur, Fermate or Mildex will clean it up. To avoid Crown Rot, do not over \vater. 42 SHOWS AND JUDGES A. SHOW PROCEDURE 1* An African violet show should have the following committees: General Show, Staging, Schedule, Entries, Classification, Pub¬ licity, Judges, Hospitality, Clean-up, Properties. B. GENERAL SHOW RULES 1. All varieties will be accepted in the specimen classes of the amateur division of all convention shows except the Society Award class, which is limited to the registered varieties. 2. A variety or plant which does not reproduce true should be disqualified from competition by the classification committee. It may be placed in the show for exhibition. 3. All plants with suckers shall be disqualified from single crown classes. 4. Multiple crown exceptions in con¬ vention shows-- a. All plants entered in amateur classes shall be single crown plants except in classes for species plants. b. All plants entered in commer¬ cial classes shall be .single crown plants except in species classes and classes for seed¬ lings exhibited for the first time. 5. Pots or containers for specimen plants should be in proportion to the size of the plant. 6. No flared top pots, supports or collars will ne permitted under’ foliage, 7. There should be special classes for commercial exhibitors. They should not compete in amateur classes. 8. In arrangement classes, fresh cut African violet blossoms and other cut plant material must be used, 9. No colored lights which distort or enhance the color will be allowed on commercial displays at convention shows. 10. At convention shows, commercial and amateur exhibitors will be permitted to dismantle their dis¬ plays after the show closes on F riday. C. DEFINITIONS 1. Amateur grower: One who grows African violets for pleasure and not as a business* Also may be known as one who pays individual membership dues. 2. Commercial grower: One who qualifies for commercial membership as defined in the by-laws. 3. Disqualify: to remove an entry from consideration of the judges because of some defect which is exhibitor's fault or did not con¬ form to the schedule. When time permits, the reason for disqualif¬ ication should be written on a card and placed by the entry. 4. Eliminate: to remove an entry from consideration by the judges which for some reason (disease, etc.) would have little chance to win an award. 5. Miniature plant: The average size mature plant may be up to 6 inches across; blossoms can be any size, foliage small. They are prolific bloomers producing 6-20 blossoms per plant. 6. Semi-miniature plant: The aver¬ age size mature plant may be up to 8 inches across; leaf and blossom size optional, may be large or small. Prolific bloomers, 6-20 flowers per plant. Two-tone: Light and dark values of the same color. 8. Geneva varieties; Only those with white edge around the blos¬ som. 9. Multicolored blossoms: those with two or more colors. 10. Variegated blossoms: spotted, mingled or mixed colors. D, JUDGING POLICY 1. Three judges should serve in each panel or group of judges. 2. In judging specimen plants, no special consideration will be given any particular method of lighting used in their culture. 3. Buds are not considered as blos¬ soms in judging a specimen plant- 4. Points necessary to win ribbons (according to Scale of Points) a. Blue ribbon . . 90-100 points b. Red ribbon . . 80- 89 points c. White ribbon . 70- 79 points d. Honorable mention .... 65- 69 points 5. In case of a tie on blue ribbons for sweepstakes, count points as follows: Blue ribbon, 3 points; Red ribbon, 2 points; White ribbon, 1 point. 43 SHOWS AND JUDGES 6. The scale of points used to judge specimen plants in the com¬ mercial division will be the same as that used for the specimen plants in the amateur division for National shows. E. SOCIETY AWARDS Rules Governing Gold and Purple Rosette Awards 1. TheA.V.S.A. Gold Rosette may be given to the best collection of African violets exhibited in the commercial and amateur classes in the annual convention show or in an African violet show staged by an Affiliated organization. Each plant must score 90-100 points. 2. The AVSA Purple Rosette may be given to the second best collec¬ tion. Each plant must score 90 or more points. 3. A collection shall comprise three different registered varieties. 4. An exhibitor is permitted only one collection as an entry in this class. These collections shall by ex¬ hibited in a separate class in the show. 5. Each plant must be point scored. 6. These plants are eligible for any other special awards. The ribbon each plant is worthy to receive will be placed on the plant in the Gold & Purple Rosette Class. These ribbons will be counted toward sweepstakes. 7. All exhibitors entering plants in the class for these awards must present their African Violet So¬ ciety of America membership cards as evidence they are mem¬ bers in good standing. 8. The entire horticulture division of the show shall be judged by qualified African Violet Society of America judges who shall show their A.V.S.A. membership card and judges certificate as evidence they are members in good standing. Three judges shall be required to judge entries for these awards. 9. The A.V.S.A. Affiliated Chapter chairman shall be notified thirty days in advance of the local show that the Affiliated organization re¬ questing these awards is conform¬ ing to AVSA requirements. A schedule of the show shall ac¬ company the application for the awards. 10. Any Affiliated Chapter, State So¬ ciety or Council, or two or more Affiliated Chapters who may join together to sponsor a show, may request one set of these awards for amateur exhibitors and one set for commercial exhibitors in local shows. 11. A report should be mailed to the AVSA Affiliated Chapter chair¬ man within two weeks after the show giving the name of the exhi¬ bitor of the winning collection, the name of the three varieties of Af¬ rican violets and the judges score sheets. 12. If the rosettes are not awarded they should be returned to the AVSA Affiliated Chapter chairman within two weeks after the show. 13. The above awards may be re¬ ceived by an Affiliated organiza¬ tion only once during a year. Rules Governing Green Rosette Award for Standard African Violet Shows 1. The local show chairman shall apply .to the AVSA Affiliated Chap¬ ter chairman for a blank point score sheet for evaluating Stan¬ dard African violet shows. A sche¬ dule must accompany the appli¬ cation for the award. 2. The entire show shall be judged according to the AVSA Standard Show scale of points. Only quali¬ fied AVSA judges are eligible to judge the specimen classes. Na¬ tional Council judges are per¬ mitted to judge arrangement and artistic classes, but it is not com¬ pulsory. They may also help in judging for the Standard Show A- ward. The show may be judged by either merit or competitive method of judging. 3. Judges shall be supplied with the number of members exhibiting, total number of horticultural, ar¬ rangement and artistic entries, also the total membership of the 44 SHOWS AND JUDGES group. Two-thirds of the total number of entries must be from the specimen classes. 4. After the judges evaluate the show, the blank will be mailed by one of the judges to the AVSA Affiliated Chapter chairman, regardless of the score. If the score reaches 90 points or above, the award will then be mailed to the local show chair¬ man. The results of the evaluation sheet shall be sole property of the AVSA Affiliated Chapter chair¬ man. 5. An Affiliated organization may ap¬ ply for one Green Rosette a year. F. SCALES OF POINTS (A scale of points allows exhibitors and judges to work from the same standard and secures greater uniformity in judging.) to large) . 20 Condition . 15 Color of blossom . 15 100 3. Artistic classes A. plantings: Naturalistic or Woodland scenes Terrariums, Dish Gardens, etc. Design and arrangement of planting . 40 Suitability of material . . 25 Condition . 15 Color combination .... 10 Distinction . 10 100 B. Plants in Unusual, Novel or Dec¬ orative containers Leaf pattern or Form . . 25 Floriferousness . 20 Condition . 15 Size of bloom . 15 Color of bloom . 10 Relation to Container . . . 15 100 1. Specimen plants Leaf pattern or form (Symmetry of plant) . . 30 Floriferousness (Quantity of bloom according to variety) . 25 Condition (Cultural perfection; freedom from disease, insects and marred foliage) . . 20 Size of bloom (According to variety) . 15 Color of bloom (According to variety) . 10 100 In order to help judges estimate points, the following information is given to better evaluate the number of points to take off. This is a guideline. Under floriferousness - 1 1/4 points deducted per blossom for plants not having enough blossoms according to size of plant. Condition - deduct points on the following: marred - broken or damaged leaves; 1 point each. Seed pods - 1 point each. Over and under potting 3 points each. 4. African violet arrangements Design . 35 Color combination . 20 Distinction and Originality . 15 Relation to container ... 10 Condition . 10 Suitability of combination of all material . 10 100 5. Yearbooks Program Material . 45 1. Culture (3 requested of 9 sub¬ jects covered on environmental factors) . 9 2. Propagation . 9 3. Artistic, Arrangements or Decorative container classes (one required) . 9 4. Shows - (slide or magazine re¬ view, show preparation, and A.V. tours; one required) ..... 9 5. Judging (Judging discussion of specimen required, artistic, ar¬ rangements and decorative con-« tainer classes.) . 9 2. Seedlings — also for Sports ana Mutants Leaf pattern . 25 Floriferousness . 25 Size of bloom (medium Arrangement of Material .... 25 Members names and addresses . 4 National officers . 4 Club officers . 4 Club committees . 4 45 SHOWS AND JUDGES Bylaws . 5 Projects . 4 Material may be arranged in any order. Bylaws may be attached in the back of the book without being a part of the book. Cover . 15 Design . 5 Club name . 5 Town . 2 State . 2 Year . 1 Artistic Value . 15 Beauty . .9 Neatness . 6 All yearbooks disqualified if ex¬ ceed required size. If one pro¬ gram covers more than one sub¬ ject, it should be printed under the topics for monthly programs. Only Affiliated Organizations will be eligible to receive Convention yearbooks awards given by the Society Library. 6. Standard Show Theme — Motif (originality, suit¬ ability, clear and specific schedule) ... 10 G. Staging . 20 Originality . 7 Practicality . 5 (spacious displays, wide aisles, legible signs, ample light¬ ing) Unity (uniformly covered containers, neatness, harmonious color and balance) . 4 Beauty (outstanding view from entrance with eye appeal) . 4 Show Divisions Horticulture . 30 Quality of specimens . 10 Numter of specimens . . 8 (average of 4 per person) Correct and legible labeling ... .7 percentage of club exhibiting (based on 2/3 of membership) . 5 Flower Arrangements and Artistic Classes .... 20 Quality* • . . 8 Interpretation of schedule. . . .7 Distinction and originality ... .5 Educational Display .... 10 National Objectives . . . .10 National Entries. . .5 Gold Rosette (if awarded) . . .3 Purple Rosette (if awarded) . . .2 - roo 7. Best Staged Exhibit, Commercial Division of Show Originality . 35 Practicality . 25 (Spacious displays, signs, ample lighting) Unity . 20 (Uniformly covered containers, neatness, harmonious color and balance) Beauty . 20 (Outstanding view from approach with eye appeal) _ 100 JUDGING SCHOOLS 1. Judging schools will be held in any section where there is suf¬ ficient interest provided a qual¬ ified AVSA teacher can be sec¬ ured to teach the class 2. Rules for local Chairmen of Judging Schools a. Each group holding a judging school will have a local chairman whose duties will be complete supervision of the school regarding time, lo¬ cation, registration fee charg¬ ed and expenses, and any other arrangements necessary for the school. b. The local chairman will send to the AVSA Chairman of Shows and Judges for appli¬ cation blanks on which to reg¬ ister the school. The school must be registered with the National Chairman for at least two months from date the application is received. No judging school will be 46 SHOWS AND JUDGES approved for enrollment of less than 5 AVSA members. c. The Society recommends that the course and examination be held on different days. However, if not possible, allow a study period before the examination is held. At the close of the class each student will fill out an evaluation sheet of the teacher. The local chairman shall mail the evalu¬ ation sheets to the National Chairman. d. If the local chairman takes the examination, someone else should be secured to proctor the examination and mail the papers to the teacher. e. The expenses which shall be paid by the local group shall include the teacher^ s fee, tra¬ vel and hotel expenses. Also reimbursement to teacher for printing examination ques¬ tions, point score sheets and mailing examination papers to students. H. JUDGES 1. The Society will hold a course for qualifying judges at each National convention. 2. Only AVSA members are eligible to hold a qualified judging school certificate. 3. To be eligible for a judge’s cer¬ tificate a student must; a. Make a grade of 70 or above on the written examination b. Point score judges 3 African violet plants as part of the examination c. Present to the teacher their membership card showing they are AVSA members in good standing. 4. Judge’s certificates expire 3 years from the date issued, or automatically expire if they are not members in good standing. If AVSA membership is renewed within three months they will be eligible to resume judging. 5. Certificates may be renewed Dy taking a judging school course at any National convention or local school approved by National. To become Lifetime Judges see re¬ quirements for such certificates. 6. Judges do not charge for judging shows, other than traveling and hotel expenses. I. LIFETIME JUDGES AVSA will issue Lifetime Judges Certificates to qualified judges who have observed the following rules and regulations. 1. Shall have been a qualified AV§A judge for at least 6 years. 2. Attended at least 3 judging courses approved by AVSA, mak¬ ing a grade of 85 or above on each of them. 3. Judged 5 African violet shows sponsored by any local club. Affiliated organization or the con¬ vention show. At least 3 of the shows must be judged by panels. 4. Shall keep informed of all new rules pertaining to shows and judges published in the African Violet Magazine or latest edition of the Judges Handbook. 5. Shall always grow at least 50 plants consisting of at least 25 registered varieties. 6. A judge whose certificate has ex¬ pired may renew. After the re¬ newed certificate has been effec¬ tive for 1 year, such judge may apply for a lifetime judge certi¬ ficate. Qualifications earned be¬ fore the judge’s certificate ex¬ pired may be included when sub¬ mitting qualifications for the lifetime certificate. 7. a. A list of questions will be printed each year in the Sept¬ ember issue of the African Violet Magazine. Lifetime judges shall mail the answers to AVSA Chairman of Shows and Judges by December 1st of the same year for three consecutive years, after which they will be required to submit answers every third year. Passing grade of 93 will be required. b. Failure to do so will auto¬ matically invalidate cer¬ tificate. c. J udges will be permitted to use the African V iolet Magazine or Judges Handbook in answering questions. 8. If attending National conventions, they shall ‘serve as judges or clerks if needed. 9. When applying for Lifetime cer¬ tificates, the following infor- 47 SHOWS AND JUDGES mation must be submitted to the AVSA Chairman of Shows and Judges: a. List of all AVSA judging school courses taken, grade, teacher, date, city and state of each class. b. Names of clubs of 5 shows judged, also dates, city and state. c. For each show judged (with the exception of convention shows) schedules, signed by local judges chairman, must be submitted. d. No information, schedules or other material will be re¬ turned unless a stamped en¬ velope is sent. e. Lifetime judges certificates will be revoked if judges fail to follow the rules and re¬ quirements of the Society. f. All judges certificates auto¬ matically expire if judges are not members in good standing. If AVSA membership is renew¬ ed within three months they will be eligible to resume judg¬ ing. J. TEACHERS 1. Requirements a. To be eligible for a teacher’s certificate, an applicant must have: (1) Been an AVSA member for three years (2) Completed two judging school courses, making a grade of 90 or above on each (3) Served as a qualified judge for at least 1 show during the year. b. They shall compile a list of 25 questions and answers based on information in the Judges’ Handbook. Answers are^ to be given in the applic¬ ant’s own words with the ex¬ ception of rules which may be quoted verbatim. When these requirements are sat¬ isfactorily completed, the National judging school com¬ mittee will issue a teacher’s certificate. If the Society sponsors classes for teach¬ ers, they shall attend if pos¬ sible. c. Teachers, except those hold¬ ing Lifetime certificates, are required to renew their judge’s certificates every three years, maintaining a grade of 90 or above on each examination thereafter. AVSA judges certificates may be issued only for a judging school taught by a qualified AVSA teacher. The National committee may revoke a teacher’s certificate if the rules of the Society are not followed. d. Teachers desiring to become Lifetime Judges will be required to meet the same qualifications as other Life¬ time Judges. 2, Rules a. Upon receiving a request to teach a school, teachers must submit to the National chair¬ man for approval, a complete set of the exact questions and answers in the order in which they will be given to the students, at least 3 weeks prior to the date of the class. There shall be 10 main ques¬ tions with either 2-5-6 or 10 parts under at least 5 or 6 of the questions. A differ¬ ent set of questions must be submitted for each class. b. Teachers must check AVSA membership cards of every student taking courses and examination at each school held to ascertain if they are members in good standing. Students who are not AVSA may take the course but they will not be eligible to receive certificates. c. Teachers will give students a three hour course in lecture work plus the point score judg¬ ing which will follow. Teachers will grade papers for each school. It is not necessary for the teacher to hold the examination, but she must point score judge the three plants which the students judge as part of the examina¬ tion. Student point score judg¬ ing will be at the close of the lecture period. If the local chairman serves as proctor of the examination, sne will mail the examination papers to the teacher. Teachers may purchase the judge’s score sheets at $1.00 per 100 from the National Chairman. d. Teachers are permitted to 48 SHOWS AND JUDGES charge a fee of $15,00 to $25.00 for each school taught in addition to travel and hotel expenses. Teachers shall also be reimbursed for point score sheets, printing of exam¬ ination questions and mailing of examination papers to the students. e. When the school is approved, the National Chairman will send roster sheets to the teacher who will type a re¬ port in duplicate, listing in alphabetical order with a space between each, the names, addresses and grades of all students taking the examination including the students who do not receive a passing grade. The roster, point score sheets and exam¬ ination papers of 3 students, one whose grade is 90 or above, one medium and one low grade shall be mailed to the National Chairman with¬ in three weeks after the class is held. The National Chair¬ man will return the exam¬ ination papers and judges cer¬ tificates to the teacher, who shall mail them to the students within two weeks, f. A teachers certificate will be issued when their application is accepted, and will be in effect as long as all rules are observed. COMMERCIAL JUDGING SECTION 1 Class 1 Specimen Plants Open to all commercial member s of AVSA who do not have an exhibit or display table. All varieties of African Violets, including specie plants and other gesner- iads may be entered. No limit as to number, but only one of a variety may be entered by an exhibitor. Same color classes and rules apply as rules and classes for Amateur show. Class 2 National Awards, Gold and Pur¬ ple Rosettes Collection of three registered, different, named varieties. See rules for Gold and Purple Rosettes. Open to commercial members who do not have a display table. SECTION II Commercial Display Tables Class 3 Specimen Plants Each plant to be merit judged and ribbons awarded as deserved, according to national scale of points for specimen plants. See rules for exceptions on miniatures and semi-miniatures. Class 4 Best Staged Exhibit Staging of entire display. Competitive judging, using national scale of points for Best Staged Exhibit. Rosettes award¬ ed as deserved. Class 5 Horticultural Perfection Competitive judging. All plants in each exhibit to be considered as a group and evaluated by national scale of points for specimen plants. See exceptions for multiple crown plants in rules. Rosettes awarded as deserved. Class 6 Best New Introduction May be seedling, sport or mutant, but must have been originated by exhibitor or released rights given and not previous¬ ly judged at an AVSA show. Exhibitor must have a label in each entry for this award, designating it as such (new intro¬ duction, seedling, etc.) This will enable judges to know at once which plants are competing for New Introduction Award. Rosettes awarded as deserved. RULES FOR DISPLAY TABLES Rule 1. Each display shall contain not 49 COMMERCIAL JUDGING more than 25 plants. Three miniatures or semi-miniatures shall count as one specimen plant and be judged as one unit. Episcias, columneas and other gesner- iads on the table shall count as part of the total 25. Rule 2. All plants shall be single crown plants except for species and seedlings or new introductions which have never been judged at an AVSA show before. See rules as approved by national Board. July 1965 issue (Pink cover), page 37 under general show rules 4b. Rule 3. Best new introduction class, class 6 will be judged by competitive judging, using national scale of points for seedlings. See July 1965 issue (Pink cover), page 38, E2 Seedlings. Rule 4. The commercial Silver Trophy will be presented to the exhibitor who receives the highest number of points accumulated in the following way. Blue rosette, first, counts 15 points; red rosette, second, counts 13 points; white rosette, third, counts 10 points. Blue ribbon, first, counts 5 points; red rib¬ bon, second, counts 3 points; white ribbon, third, counts 1 point. Rule 5. The commercial judges chair¬ man shall prepare point sheets in ad¬ vance of the show, listing types of roset¬ tes and ribbons, with spaces to be filled in by the judges or the judges clerks as to points awarded. Points will be totaled so that all exhibitors will understand clearly how the trophy is awarded. Sheets will be given each exhibitor to keep. AWARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ENTRIES * SPECIMEN PLANTS Section I Blue, red and white ribbons will be given in section I, classes 1 and 2, all plants merit judged. The Gold and Purple Rosettes will be given in class 2, if merited. The Commercial Silver Cup of the African Violet Society of America will be awarded for the best registered variety in Section I, classes 1 and 2. AWARDS FOR COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS -- Tables Section II Blue, red and white ribbons will be given in Class 3. Special Pink Rosette will be given to the best plant on each Display Table. Old or new varieties eligible. Only blue rib¬ bon winners will be eligible. Rosettes -- 1 Blue rosette, one red rosette and one white rosette will be given in classes 4, 5 and 6. New Introduction Award. A plaque will be awarded to the commercial member having the best new introduction, class 6. Commercial Silver Trophy. The com¬ mercial Silver Trophy will be presented to the commercial exhibitor who receives the highest number of points as outlined in rule 4. For further information contact — Mrs. E. Pearle Turner, Chairman com¬ mercial sales and exhibits 828 Kenmore Blvd. Akron, Ohio 44314 Mrs. Mary Meeds, Co-chairman com¬ mercial sales and exhibits P. O. Box 1444 Youngstown, Ohio 44501 Mrs. Harold Rienhardt, Commercial Judging Chairman 4463 W. Seneca Tpk. Syracuse, N. Y. 13215 - ^ - Help AVS Grow! Every member get a new member in 1966! Hove you renewed your membership in the African Violet Society of America, Inc.? Send your renewal to AVSA, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn., 37901. 50 AVSA LIBRARY Mrs. W. F. Anderson 360 T ulip Drive St. Louis, Mo. 63119 SLIDE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE: “Another Violet Hobby — Arrangements” (60 slides) Suggestions for using cut violet blossoms with other plant material for interesting arrangements. “Arrange Your African Violets” (59 slides) A workshop program with slides illustrating the Elements and Principles of Design and Scale of Points for judging arrangements. “A Trip to Tinari Greenhouses” (40 slides) Views in¬ side a commercial greenhouse and slides of many violet plants. “Baltimore Convention Tours — Tour the Historic East, Rain or Shine” (60 slides) Washington, D. C., Arling¬ ton, Mt. Vernon, Annapolis, Ft. McHenry and Baltimore. “Beauties by Fischer” (72 slides) Plants grown and pho¬ tographed by Fischer, donated to the Library by Dr. Charles Fischer and some recent introductions from convention shows. “Best Varieties and Honor Roll” Series I, II and III (42 slides each) A collection of plants which have made the Honor Roll or Best Varieties list, giving the origi¬ nator and the years these plants were on the list. Each series is different and contains some old and some new varieties. “By the Potomac” (52 slides) Commercial display tables and plants exhibited by Pocono Mountains, Hi Hill, Fischer, and Buell at the Baltimore convention. “Could You Tell Me, Please?” (68 slides) Basic ele¬ ments of violet growing; illustrations of flower and foliage types; rooting of leaves, dividing multiple crown plants, suckers, repotting old plants. “Dallas Convention Show” (70 slides) Amateur show winners, artisitc division winners, commercial intro¬ ductions and year books. “Down Annapolis Way” (54 slides) Commercial display tables and plants exhibited by Meese, Annalee, Rose Knoll, Tinari and Lyon at the Baltimore convention. “Focus on Violets” A professional look at photography of African violets. A work shop program from the Kan¬ sas City Convention ’63. “Follow the Tour to Tinari Greenhouses” (40 slides) Entrance, sales area, violet containers and supplies, trip through the greenhouses, violet plants and a few sug¬ gestions for arrangements. “From Seed to Show Plant” (49 slides) A pictorial his¬ tory of one violet plant from seed to show plant. “Growing and Grooming a Show Plant” (82 slides) A hqw-to-do-it program starting with the selection of the best leaf for propagation, showing the development and culture of a plant all the way to packing and OFF TO THE SHOW! “Judge’s Analysis of Artistic Division” (66 slides) Com¬ mentary by an accredited judge and instructor for Flower Show Schools of the National Council of State Garden Clubs. Slides from St. Louis show ’64. “Kissing Cousins” (74 slides) A collection of slides illustrating 19 different Gesneriads other than African violets. “Maryland Scenes” (55 slides) Commercial display tables and plants exhibited by Madison, Richter, Maxalea, Utz and Granger at the Baltimore convention. “Miniature and Semi-Miniature Show Plants” (66 slides) Slides taken at shows picturing miniature and semi-min¬ iature and entries with close-ups of many of the blossoms. “New Varieties” (57 slides) Plant Editor’s program at Baltimore convention showing new introductions from Champion. Fischer, Frathel, Granger, Lyon, Tinari, Madison and Richter. “Pointers on Judging” (60 slides) A workshop program for exhibitors and judges on judging specimen plants. “Show Highlights” “A” and “B” (72 slides each) A collection of slides from 25 shows aroqnd the country. Top award winning show plants; AVSA Rosette winners; artistic designs; novel show themes and ideas for educa¬ tional exhibits. Two programs with different slides- -not a duplication. “This and That from Baltimore” (64 slides) Theme, show room views, yearbook winners, award winning plants in the amateur division of the show and some V-I-Ps. “Violet Garden Symphony” (70 slides) A collection from the Kansas City Convention Show - Amateur prizewinners, yearbooks, artistic design winners and plants from the commercial exhibit tables. “Violet Troubles” (63 slides) Pests, diseases and re¬ sults of poor culture. “Visitors View of Violet Round Up in Texas” (83 slides) A collection of slides from several members attending convention, covering the amateur show winners and com¬ mercial introductions at the Dallas convention. “Western Wonderland” (64 slides) A collection from the San Francisco Convention Show-theme, commercial dis¬ plays, amateur show winners, yearbooks, hobby display and the arrangement workshop program by Mrs. Deverel. OTHER MATERIAL AVAILABLE: YEARBOOK COLLECTION PACKET “A” “B” AND “C” (14 books each) Each packet is different with a se¬ lection of yearbooks from different sections of the coun¬ try. Each packet contains one of the top prize winners at convention. SHOW SCHEDULES PACKET Show schedules from 15 African violet shows from dif¬ ferent sections of the country. INSTALLATION CEREMONIES PACKET Seventeen suggested installation ceremonies which can be adapted for a Violet Club. 51 AVSA LIBRARY REGULATIONS FDR USE DF AVSA LIBRARY MATERIAL (Please read carefully and follow instructions when ordering Library material) Slide programs and program packets are available for use by AVSA Affiliated Organizations and/or AVSA mem¬ bers in good standing subject to Library regulations. SLIDE PROGRAMS A. Make request for reservation three (3) months prior to the date desired for use with the following information: 1. Name of Affiliated Organization requesting program. 2. Name and address of person to whom slides will be mailed. 3. State exact date when material will be used. 4. Substitutions for requested program may be neces¬ sary. Give second and third choice of programs for a specific date or give second choiceof datefor a specific program re¬ quest. 5. Enclose fee with request. B. Limitations on reservations: 1. Only one (1) slide program may be reserved for a meeting. Special requests will be filled when possible. When two or more programs are requested, such requests will be filled ONLY if there are no other requests for the program on the same date. 2. Affiliated Organization requests will receive priori¬ ty over individual member requests in case of a duplica¬ tion because more people will benefit from the use of the program. PROGRAM AND YEARBOOK PACKETS 1. Program packets (written material helpful in pre¬ paring programs) are available to individual AVSA members. 2. Yearbook Collection Packets are available only to AVSA Affiliated Organizations in good standing. Yearbooks entered in convention competition are divided into Yearbook Packets A, B and C. Each Packet contains approximately fourteen books representing all sections of the country. 3. Requests for two or more packets will be filled unless there is a duplicate request for the same packet. 4. Enclose fee required with request. FEES FOR LIBRARY MATERIAL 1. A $1.50 fee (except when otherwise specified) is pay¬ able with request for slide programs for individual members and AVSA Affiliated Organizations. Fee to non-members is $5.00. 2. A $1.00 fee is payable with request for packets. RETURN OF MATERIAL 1. Slide program must be returned immediately after specified meeting date in order to meet schedules for others. All written material must be returned. 2. Packets are loaned for a period of one month. 3. Library material must be returned postpaid to the Knoxville office by first class mail. (Return postage will be the same as when posted from Knoxville) REQUESTS FOR RESERVATION 1. Send to AVSA Library, P. O. Box 1326, Knoxville, Tenn. 2. Reservations will be confirmed by the Knoxville office. 3. Enclose fee required. Make checks payable to AVSA. 4. In every letter requesting Library material, please give full information regarding material wanted, dates de¬ sired and name and address of the person to whom material will be sent. This will expedite the handling of your re¬ quest and promote the best possible Library service. ADVERTISING RATES In THE AFRICAN VIOLET MAGAZINE Full Page _ $108.00 One-Half Page 1x9 inches _ 2 X 41/2 inches 58.50 58.50 One-Fourth Page 1x4^ inches _ 2 X 21/4 inches _ 31.50 31.50 One inch _ 9.00 Two inches _ 16.00 (A one inch Ad is the minimum, but your ad in 2 inches or more will make it more readable and effective.) NOTE: Ads from one inch to 18 inches will let readers of the African Violet Magazine know where they can obtain their African violets and their supplies. 52 REGISTRATION LIST African Violet Society of America, Inc. TO MARCH 1, 1966 Registrar: Mrs. Fred Tretter, 4988 Schollmeyer Avenue, St. Louis, 63109, Mo. CODE: Color, Leaf Type, Type of Flowers, and Size of Plant COLOR B- Blue C- Multicolor P- Pink or Rose O- Orchid, Mauve or Lavender 1 - R- Red, Maroon, Plum or 2- Burgundy 3- V- Violet or Purple 4- W- White, Creamy or 5- Blush X- Bicolor 6- Y- Yellow G- Green Edge 7- L- Light 8- M- Medium D- Dark 9- LEAF TYPE Longifolia or Spider Plain Quilted Girl, Semi Girl Ruffled, Fringed, Wavy Fluted or Scalloped Supreme, Amazon or du Pont Variegated Spooned, Ovate Cupped-up Pointed Leaf TYPE OF FLOWER s- Single d- Double s-d Semidouble c- Star- shaped f- Fringed or Ruffled SIZE OF PLANT M- Miniature (6’' or under) SM- Semi Miniature (6-8”) S- Standard (8-16”) L- Very Large (over 16”) *Plants from the First Report of the Classification Committee, February 25, 1949 Name Reg, No, Date Reg, Applicant Code Ace of Cedar Rapids 834 11-30-56 S. A. Nemec DV 63 s s Ace of Orchids 835 11-30-56 S. A. Nemec 0 35 d s Adele 1431 3-4-64 Mrs, Fred Weyland OX 36 df L Adlyn 1361 5-29-63 N. DeLandis PWC 8 d L Admiral* AVS-48 Armacost & Royston V 3 s s Admiral Amazon 1 AVS-48 Armacost & Royston V 6 s L African Queen 2 10-14-54 Leah F. Paul VB 389 s L Afterglo (See Naomi’s Afterglo) Airy Fairy 4 7-13-54 George Wessale WRC 39 d S Air Waves 3 12-31-54 R, G. Baxter W 35 fd S Alabaster (See Richter’s Alabaster) Alaska 1413 11-21-63 Champions African Violets W 3578 d S Alaskan Waters 699 7-26-55 Mrs, H. W. Meagher DB 9 fd L Aletha Martin 1025 4-16-58 Kahler Gardens BWC 358 fd L Ali Baba 1097 1-17-59 Harold L. Geis ROX 38 fs S Alice Blue Double 5 2-25-54 Alice Dumon MB 2 d L Alice Dimmick (See San Juan’s Alice Dimmick) Alice’s Cochise 1263 2-3-62 Alice s Violet Racks R 62 d S Alice’s White Xmas 1264 2-3-62 Alice’s Violet Racks WPGC 62 df S Alinda 6 1-7-55 Mrs. C. L. Hahn MB 2 s S All Aglow 7 5-10-52 Behnke Nurseries DP 4 s S All Smiles 1610 4-18-66 Mrs. C. Palmquist PGC 5 df S Alma Wright 8 6-20-52 Fischer’s Flowers W 2 d S Aloha 9 9-12-52 Juanita M. Poisal RV 53 s L Amazon Blue Eyes (See Tinari’s Amazon Blue Eyes) Amazon Pink* AVS-48 Armacost & Royston MP 568 s L Amazon Pink Delight 10 7-21-53 Mrs. Geo. Vallin LP 36 s S Amazon Pink Lustre 11 12-31-54 Tinari Floral Gardens P 36 s L America (See Tinari’s America) Americana 1595 3-14-66 Granger Gardens BX 2 d S American Beauty 1403 10-25-63 Manelta Lanagan MR 8 d L 53 REGISTRATION LIST AMERICAN SERIES Joy 1350 5-16-63 Dr. Sheldon Reed V 358 d S Melody 1349 5-16-63 Dr. Sheldon Reed P 58 df S Vigor 1348 5-16-63 Dr, Sheldon Reed P 8 d L Amethyst 12 11-26-57 Armacost & Royston 0 38 s S Anadante 1162 3-5-60 Mary N. Frashuer DV 568 fs S Angel (See Crested Weeping Angel) Angel (See Persian Angel) Angela (See Granger Gardens Angela) Angel Blush 765 4-4-56 Mrs, 0. S. Dennis LP 39 s S Angelica 13 2-15-52 1 9 > 1 Edith B. Hendrix MV 2 s L Angel Lace (See Granger Gardens’ Angel Lace) Angel Song (See Shangri-La Angel Song) Angel Wings (See Shangri-La Angel Wings) Annalacea 1026 4-16-58 Kahler Garden B 56 df L Ann Hofmann 894 4-25-57 Mrs. W. A. Simmons DP 64 d S Ann Rutledge (See Granger Gardens’ Ann Rutledge) Ann Spencer (See Granger Gardens’ Ann Spencer) Anonymous 974 12-15-57 Mae A. Kestranek WVC 58 d S Antique Marble (See Crested Plato Antique Marble) Appaloosa 1512 6-11-65 Champion’s African Violets DBWC 379 d S Apple Valley 1133 7-30-59 George C. Taylor April 14 8-20-54 Mrs, Byrdena Woodley April Love (See Granger Gardens’ April Love) April Showers 15 4-10-54 Granger Gardens April Showers (See Crested Weeping April Showers) Arabian Knight (See Caravan Arabian Knight) Arctica (See P. T. Arctica) Arctic Snow 1106 1-26-59 Tinari Greenhouses Arrowhead (See Granger Gardens’ Arrowhead) LP 3589 d LB 5 sf OP 38 d S WBC 3 d S 1589 16 1199 1448 1483 744 Aurora) 17 Autumn Blaze (See Caravan Autumn Blaze) Autumn Glow 781 5-30-56 Mrs. C. H. Autumn Moon (See Granger Gardens’ Autumn Moon) At Dawning Atlanta Peach Girl Atlas Atomic Gold Supreme Attention Augusta Aurora (See Fischer’s Autumn 2-3-66 12-31-54 2-21-61 3-23-64 11- 25-64 12- 7-55 R. & M. Watts R. G. Baxter Wilson Bros. Madison Gardens Earl T. Kolb Behnke Nurseries LRX 59 s-d MPX 4 s V 59 d LPGC 356 d LB 2 s DP 38 s 5-14-52 Mrs. Byrdena Woodley Graham Autumn Splendor 1336 11-23-62 Ayer’s Rock 1556 10-11-65 Avalon Blue 1205 3-24-61 Azalea Rose 15C)2 2-20-65 Azu-Likit 18 5-21-55 Azure Beauty 19 10-9-52 Azure Puff 1107 1-29-59 B Baby Doll (See Violette Baby Doll) Pearl & E. H, Thomas Dr. S. Crawcour Mrs. T. C. Fritz Ernest Fisher Ellen Caldon Lflery’s Greenhouse Everglad Violet House Baby Face Baby Girl Spoon Baby Helen Baby’s Lace Bachelor Blue 1235 5-13-61 20 1-15-51 21 11-2-52 1434 3-23-64 1370 6-24-63 Bagonia (See Crested Plato Bagonia) Ballet (See Fischer’s Ballet) Baltic Sea 22 1-14-54 Barbara Mary 1477 10-16-64 Barbary Coast (See Gold Rush Barbary Coast) Baronette 1520 7-30-65 Granger Gardens Mildred Bishop Feme Kellar Select Violet House Madison Gardens F. Tinari Julius Roehrs Co. Ernest Fisher DV 58 d L ORC 935 sf L WVGC 5 d S DP 356 d S MB 23 df L MPX 29 dc S VR 38 s L WBC 3 d L WBC 389 d L MP 83 d B 48 s B 4 d WPGC 358 sf MS BWC 5 df S O 53 s L DP 8 d S WBC 1 s-d S 54 REGISTRATION LIST Bavaria 23 12-14-53 Behnke Nurseries BWC 35 s S Bea Johnson 853 2-1-57 Lutie Dunlap RO 9 d S Beaming 972 12-11-57 Select Violet House DP 59 d S Beau Brummel 828 10-6-56 Violet Treasure House OX 6 d L Beaumont Beauty (See T-V Beaumont Beauty) Beautiful Dreamer 24 5-5-55 Mrs. Harold Rienhardt OVX 8 d L Beautiful Cloud (See P. T, Beautiful Cloud) Beauty (See Crested Weeping Beauty) Beauty Girl 25 2-12-51 Edith B. Hendrix R 4 s S Beauty of Thebes (See KhuPs Beauty Of Thebes) Bee Lee Tee Behnke's Dolly 26 12-31-54 R. G. Baxter owe 4 s SM Madison Behnke’s Martha 997 3-10-58 Behnke Nurseries LP 389 d S Washington 996 3-10-58 Behnke Nurseries MP 489 d S Beltsville Beauty Bergen Strawberry 959 11-29-57 Behnke Nurseries PWBC 389 s L Sherbert 1566 11- 5-65 Bergen Co. A.V.S LP 3 d SM Bernice 868 2-1-57 Ulery’s Greenhouse LB 38 d S Berries & Cream 1359 5-28-63 Champions African Violets OX 78 dc S Bessie 767 4-9-56 Mrs. Myrtle Thorne DB 389 d L Betty Lou 1335 11-23-62 Pearl & E. H. Thomas W 8 d S Beverly 27 12-9-50 Mrs. Evalyn E, Hall RBC 3 s L Bicolor AVS-48 Merkel & Sons OX 89 s S Bi-Color Flirt 1377 6-24-63 Frank Tinari DPXWC 93 s L Big Bob 1571 11-19-65 Mrs. R. Watts MB 259 df S Big Mike Big ‘N’ Bold Birch (See Crested Wee 28 6-30-49 Mrs, Irvin R. Furnish LB 9 s L 1392 8- 5-63 ming Birch) Granger Gardens BWC 39 s S Bit o’ Heaven 29 2- 6-50 Mrs. W. H. Odom LV 3 s S Bitterroot 1169 4-25-60 K. L. & J. M. Blanchard DP 89 d S Bittersweet 796 8-13-56 G. Howard Milligan DP 358 sf S Black Banner 901 6-10-57 Frankson Flower Farm DV 5 s S Black Diamond 1250 9-21-61 Tinari Greenhouse DV 9 d S Black Fringe 30 1-17-53 Tinari Floral Gardens DV 359 sf L Black Jack 1229 5-3-61 Mrs, Lowell L. Mason R 38 d S Black Lace 31 12-30-54 Spoutz African Violets DV 5 s S Black Magic 32 4-8-54 Granger Gardens DB 8 d L Black Ruby 33 1-24-50 Mrs. C. T. Hughes RX 32 s S Black Velvet 810 9-1-56 Madison Gardens DB 386 d SM Blondie Girl 34 3-14-53 Mrs. John Nelson OX 4 s S Bloomin’ Fool* 1473 10- 5-64 Richter’s Greenhouse MB 8 d S Blossom Hill 35 6-3-52 Mrs. A. J. Waller RWC 35 s S Blue Albino Girl 36 7-8-52 Mrs. Annie Ostolski MB 47 s SM Blue Alisa 1432 3-4-64 Mrs. Fred Weyland LB 36 d S Blue Angel 37 7-5-49 Mrs, Irvin R. Furnish MB 39 d S Blue Beau 38 3-8-54 Fischer Flowers DB 8 s L Blue Beauty 39 6-30-49 Mrs. Irvin Furnish B 3 s S Blue Belle 40 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers MB 8 s L Blue Bird* AVS-48 Merkel & Sons MB 389 s L Blue Blaze 1186 9-12-60 Lyndon Lyon DBWe 358 d S Blue Border 879 2-1-57 Ulery’s Greenhouse BWC 38 s S Blue Boutonniere 1520 7-30-65 Granger Gardens LB 5 d S Blue Boy* 41 AVS-48 Armacost & Royston BV 89 s S Blue Boy Improved* AVS-48 Mrs. W. H. Odom BV 895 s L Blue Boy Supreme* AVS-48 Mrs. W. H. Odom BV 63 s S Blue Bubbles 1041 9-2-58 Mrs, 0. F. Isenberg MB 2 d S Blue Buttercup 42 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers LB 5 s SM Blue Chips 1340 11-29-52 Blue Cluster (See Gent’s Blue Cluster) Naomi’s African Violets DB 983 s L Blue Cotillion 923 8-22-57 Dr, Thomas B. McKneely BV 35 sf L Blue Cup 43 2-22-50 Ulery’s Greenhouse V 2 s S 55 REGISTRATION LIST Danube Delaware Devil Dianthus Dream 44 45 46 1168 47 10-9-52 4-29-51 2-25-54 3-9-60 1-24-50 Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Eyes* AVS-48 Blue Eyes (See Tinari's Blue Eyes) Blue Eyed Girl 48 8-7-50 Blue Feather (See Shawnee Blue Feather) Blue Flag 987 3-10-58 Blue Flute (See Tinari's Blue Flute) Blue Frills 49 7-14-50 Electra (See Granger Gardens’ Blue Electra) Empress (See Granger Gardens’ Blue Empress) Ulery’s Greenhouse Tinari Floral Gardens Alice Dumon K. L. & J. M. Blanchard Mrs. C. T. Hughes WBC 3 s VB 6 s MB 2 d DB 3458 df VB 8 s Tinari Floral Gardens May & Oscar Kunkel Lyndon Lyon Mrs, Clarence C. Anderson LB 8 s S LB 834 s S MB 38 sc SM B 5 s S Blue Girl* AVS-48 Ulery’s Greenhouse BV 4 s S Blue Girl Supreme 50 12-6-49 Mrs. Jennie Spoutz BV 468 s S Blue Goddess (See Madison Gardens’ Blue Goddess) Blue Heaven 51 2-6-50 Mrs, W.H. Odom DB 5 s L Blue Heiress 52 10-9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouse MB 46 s L Blue Hills 1557 10-11-65 Dr. S. Crawcour DV 268 d S Blue Horizon (See Fischer’s Blue Horizon) Blue Iris 53 2-22-50 Mrs. Vernon S. Bottrell DV 2 s S Blue Jay (See Crested Plato Blue Jay) Blue Knight 54 10-26-49 Mrs. Joseph E, Hodan DVB 38 s L Blue Lady 55 9-18-50 Edith B. Hendrix WBC 2 s L Blue Le Fleur 1147 11-27-59 Madison Gardens LB 2 df SM Blue Longifolia Crenulate 56 4-28-50 Mrs, Cora Ogelby B 135 s L Blue Majesty 1572 11-19-65 Mrs. R. Watts DB 359 df S Blue Marion 57 2-6-50 Mrs. W.H. Odom B 3 s S Blue Modiste (See Granger Gardens’ Blue Modiste) Blue Morning Glory 58 9-6-52 Lela Reichart LB 35 s S Blue Nocturne (See Granger Gardens’ Blue Nocturne) Blue N’ Pink 1460 7-24-64 Lyndon Lyon MB or MB&P 38 d S Blue Paradise 1435 3-23-64 Madison Gardens DBX 358 d SM Blue Parasol 59 7-15-51 Mrs. Opal Silcott DB 35 s L Blue Peak 862 2- 1-57 Ulery’s Greenhouses BWC 38 d S Blue Perfection 60 2-6-50 Mrs, W.H. Odom B 2 s L Blue Pom (See Granger Gardens’ Blue Pom) Blue Reflection 61 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers LB 5 sf S Blue Ridge 62 12-31-53 Behnke Nurseries MB 358 sf L Blue Riot 1561 11- 1-65 Wests Greenhouse DB 39 d L Blue Sail 63 1-14-54 Julius Roehrs Co. MB 5 s L Blue Sensation 780 5-15-55 Mrs. Chester H, Graham DB 38 dc L Blue Snow 64 7-14-49 Mrs, Homer C. Foltz 0 3 s S Blue Spruce (See Crested Plato Blue Spruce) Blue Stocking 1558 10-11-65 Dr. S. Crawcour DB 456 s S Blue Surprise 65 3-2.8-55 Mrs. Paul Chandler BX 35 s L Blue Tiara 66 10- 2-52 Mary Mayer MB 543 s S Blue Trail 1071 11- 6-58 Mrs. Robert Stanton LB 358 d S Blue Treasure* AVS-49 Merkel & Son BV 38 s L Blueva 863 2-20-57 Ulery’s Greenhouse BWC 38 d S Blue Valley 67 1-14-54 Julius Roehrs Co. 0 5 s L Blue Vista 832 11- 1-56 Priscilla Alden Hutchens MB 35 d S Blue Warrior (See McFarland’s Blue Warrior) Blue Warrior Supreme (See McFarland’s Blue Warrior Supreme) Blue Waves (See Gent’s Blue Waves) Blushing 873 2-20-57 Ulery’s Greenhouse WX 389 d S Blushing Maiden* AVS-48 Ulery’s Greenhouse W 89 s S Blushing Mermaid 1484 11-25-64 Earl T. Kolb W 8 df S Blvnken 68 3- 9-50 Mrs. Frank G. Parker VB 4 s S Bolero (See Fischer’s Bolero) 56 REGISTRATION LIST Bon-Bon 843 12-17-56 Richter’s Greenhouse P 4 d SM Bonita 69 12- 9-50 Mrs, Evalyn E. Hall OX 35 s L Bonnie Girl 70 2- 6-52 Mrs, Maude I, Mote 0 4 s L Bonnie Lassie 1433 3-20-64 Mrs. Grace Moore DB 348 s M Bonny Girl 71 1-14-50 Mrs. Myron Maybach, Sr. OX 584 s SM Bo Peep 72 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers 0 4 s S Boyce Edens 73 12-28-53 Mrs, Sam 0. Nichols OX 32 s L Breathless 1118 2-24-59 Mrs, Geo. S, Vallin R 358 df S Breath of Spring 74 8-25-52 Lorna Anderson P 3 s S Bridal Veil Bridal Wreath (See 75 1- 6-54 Shaffer’s Tropical Gardens Crested Plato Bridal Wreath) woe 38 s L Brides Maid 876 2-20-57 Ulery’s Greenhouse DBWe 39 d S Bright Morning 76 9-30-52 Mrs. Irvin R. Furnish OX 354 s s Brilliant Lady 1166 3-10-60 Bronze Baby (See Violette Baby) Mary Meeds R 48 s s Bronze Bicolor 77 10- 9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouse Ulery’s Greenhouse OX 3 s L Bronze Girl 78 10- 9-52 OX 34 s s Bronze Queen 79 1- 2-51 Mrs, F, W. Gammell MB 34 s L Brussel Sprouts 80 Bubbles (See T-V Bubbles) BUD’S SERIES 6-29-52 Fischer Flowers VWC 5 d s Kimberly 938 9-12-57 Tay-Bow African Violets BWC 5 df s Pink Begonia 1126 4- 3-59 Ta^Bow African Violets DP 8 s s Pink Cupid 740 11-30-55 Leonard K. Brewer P 8 d s Pink-0"Wink 742 11-30-55 Leonard K. Brewer P 4 d s Pink Valentine 939 9-12-57 Tay-Bow African Violets DP 49 d s Pink Waltz 741 11-30-55 Leonard K. Brewer P 8 d s Strike Me Pink 1093 1- 9-59 Granger Gardens DP 4 d s Bunny Ears 81 7-21-52 Bunny Hop (See T-V Bunny Hop) Evelyn Backstrom V 53 sf s Burgundy Empress Burma Ruby (See P. 82 , T. Burma 4-10-54 Ruby) Granger Gardens R 4 sf s Buttons and Bows 83 8- 1-51 Mrs. Opal Silcott DBWe 4 s ; M c Calico 84 4-12-53 Behnke Nurseries Shaffer’s Tropical Garde CPV 38 s S California Cascade 751 7-16-55 ms DB 38 d L California Giant 1092 12-31-58 Tropical Nursery BV 83 s L Caliph 791 8- 5-56 Richter’s Greenhouse DR 83 d S Calumet Beacon 85 12-21-54 Richter’s Greenhouse BWC 8 d S Cambridge Pink 1325 11-21-62 Granger Gardens DPX 93 d S Camellia 988 3-10-58 Lyndon Lyon LPX 43 d SM Camelot Rose 1396 8- 5-63 Granger Gardens DO 35 s SM Canadiana ’ 67 1578 11-26-65 Ernest Fisher DV 23 sc S Can- Can 776 5-28-56 Mrs, James V, McKillip, Sr. CWO 593 s L Can-Can Girl 764 3-30-56 Candida (See Oros’ Candida) Candy Lace (See Richter’s Candy Lace) Mrs, John Buynak B 453 s S Candy Lips 1461 7-24-64 Lyndon Lyon WRC 8 dc S Capri 1231 5- 8-61 H. C, Parker RX 983 df L Caprice 86 3-26-51 Lulu Hastings R 2 s L Cara Mia (See Granger Gardens’ Cara Mia) CARAVAN SERIES Arabian Knight 911 8-14-57 Mrs. John Buynak DV 5 sf L Autumn Blaze 912 8-10-57 Mrs, John Buynak DB 58 s L Emerald Ripple 913 8-10-57 Mrs, John Buynak WBC 85 s L Heirloom 914 8-10-57 Mrs, John Buynak DV 58 s L Lime Light 915 8-10-57 Mrs, John Buynak DV 58 s L Masquerade 916 8-10-57 Mrs, John Buynak CWB 58 s L Masterpiece 917 8-10-57 Mrs. John Buynak CWB 58 sf L New Horizon 918 8-10-57 Mrs, John Buynak V 58 s L 57 REGISTRATION LIST Pageant 919 8-10-57 Queen 920 8-10-57 Sultan 921 8-10-57 Carmelita (See Richter's Carmelita) Carmen 87 3- 8-54 Carnation Queen 88 4-25-55 Carol Jo 1364 5-29-63 Carrousel (See Fischer 's Carrousel) Casey's Pride 836 12- 3-56 Castanet 1249 9-21-61 Casu Small 1568 11-10-65 Cavalier 89 5-14-53 CHAMPION SERIES Firebrand 1360 5-28-63 Skylark 1288 9- 1-62 Water Lily 1289 9- 1-62 Chanticleer 1386 8- 5-63 Mrs. John Buynak Mrs. John Buynak Mrs. John Buynak Ulery's Greenhouse E. E. Hammond Nicholas De Landis Mrs. H. M. Casey Tinari Greenhouse E. Kossen Granger Gardens CWB 85 s L DV 58 s L V 58 sf L R 2 s S DBWC 39 d S DRV 8 d L CLBW 368 d L owe 38 d S RP 3589 s M DB 3 d L Champion's African Violets MPX 378 Chanticleer (See Kaw Valley Chanticleer) Chapel Boy 1148 11-27-59 Chaperone (See T-V Chaperone) Charlottee Hughes 1363 5-29-63 Charm 90 2-20-52 Champion's A. Violets Champion's A. Violets Granger Gardens Madison Gardens Nicholas De Landis Mrs. Walter Lattin MB 73 LP 753 LP 358 DP 835 df S R OX Charmin 842 12-17-56 Richter's Greenhouse RWC 93 s S Charm Song (See Richter's Charm Song) Charro 91 2-12-51 Edith B. Hendrix OX 3 s L Chartreuse Lace (See Granger Gardens' Chartreuse Lace) Chateaugay 1416 11-29-63 Manelta Lanigan LBWe 58 df S Chautauqua Coquette 893 6- 1-57 Mrs. Edw. C. Underwood CVW 38 df S Chautauqua Flute 898 6- 1-57 Mrs. Edw. C. Underwood LOX 983 d S Cheerleader (See Richter s Cheerleader) Chenille 92 11-29-54 Richter's Greenhouse DV 8 sf S Cherie 93 4- 8-54 Granger Gardens DRX 54 sf S Cherokee Rose 1420 12- 4-63 Maxine Mason DRP 358 df S Cherry Ice 795 8- 6-56 Richter's Greenhouse RP 28 s S Chicapee 94 2-22-54 Mrs. Phillip B. Cole LVB 358 s SM Chief (See Shawnee Chief) Chief Burnet 1027 4-16-58 Kahler Gardens MB 53 df S Chiffon Wisp 1570 11-10-65 Sierk H. for A.V.S.of Jax.Fla OVC 59dfM Christina 95 3- 8-54 Tinari Floral Gardens LB 26 s L Christmas Candy 1261 12-15-61 Charles R. Dedera woe 583 df L Christmas Rose 830 10-21-56 Priscilla Alden Hutchens W 54 s S Christmas Snow 1436 3-23-64 Madison Gardens W 358 d S Christmas Star 96 3- 8-54 Fischers Flowers WBC 5 sf L Cinderella's Slipper 97 4-18-55 E. E, Hammond RVX 893 s S Cindy Ann 760 3-18-56 Mrs. Elmer Lakin B 5 sf S Claret 1341 11-29-62 Naomi's African Violets DR 53 d S Clearwater (See Richter's Clearwater) Clementine 98 6-25-53 Tinari Floral Gardens W 54 sf S Cleopatra 1510 5-14-65 Helen B. Kelley DVX 359 sfc L Cleveland Indian (See Tunia’s Cleveland Indian) Climax (See Crested Plato Climax) Clover 99 2-25-54 Alice Dumon DR 8 d L Clover Blossom 1358 5-28-63 Champion's African Violets DPX 368 d L Clown Bov 1437 3-23-64 Madison Gardens ox 38 d SM Clusters o' Blue (See Granger Garden’s Clusters o' Blue) Coconut Fluff 1438 3-23-64 Madison Gardens WGC 359 d SM Cody Girl 100 4-29-53 Mrs, John Nelson MB 46 s S Colleen 1439 3-23-64 Madison Gardens WGC 593 d S Colonial Girl 101 6-26-53 Mrs. E, L. Perdue MB 48 s L Colonial Pink 102 3-23-55 Richter s Greenhouse DP 8 s SM Colorado Paintbrush 958 11-29-57 Mrs. F. G. Spitz DOR 83 d S 58 REGISTRATION LIST Colorama 1522 7-30-65 Granger Gardens woe 2 s S Color Magic 960 11-21-57 Behnke Nurseries PVC 984 s S Colossal 103 6-26-53 Mrs. E. L. Perdue DRX 38 s L Columbia Queen 943 10-15-57 Mrs. Earl Shangle LBX 594 s L Columbine Blue 104 4- 6-55 Mrs. T, M. Greer LB 289 s S Comanche Maid 105 1-23-55 Madison Gardens OX 354 s S Command Performance (See Granger Gardens* Command Performance) Commodore* AVS-48 Armacost & Royston MV 983 s L Concerto 797 8-24-56 Mrs, A. C. Hasenyager DB 598 sf L Confection (See Richter’s Confection) Confederate Beauty 106 10- 2-54 Fischer Greenhouse MP 2 s S Confetti 1201 2-27-61 Mrs, Monroe Trapp LB 58 d S Congo King 107 9-10-54 Lela Reichert DP 3546 s S Contact 1581 12- 1-65 Pearl Thomas V 38 d S Contessa 1501 2-20-65 Bob Kramer WRC 3 dc S Coon Valley 955 11-27-57 Wilson Bros. DB 93 d L Coquette (See Chautauqua Coquette) Coquette (See Persian Coquette) Coquette (See Pink Coquette) Coquette (See Southern Coquette) Coral Queen 1523 7-30-65 Granger Gardens LPX 2 s-d S Coral Satin 1536 8- 6-65 Tinari Greenhouse MP 38 s SM Cordarama 1485 11-25-64 Earl T. Kolb OX 8 sf SM Cornflower Blue 745 12- 7-55 Behnke Nurseries DB 89 s S Corn Husker Rose 108 12-22-54 Mrs. T. E. Bivins DROX 983 d S Cornucobia 111 5-20-52 Mrs. R. B. Reaume and DBV 54 s SM Mrs. A. C. Foster Corona (See Fischer’s Corona) Coronation Double White 109 3-11-53 Mrs. John Buynak W 28 d S Coronation Velvet 110 5-14-53 Granger Gardens DVWC 98 s S Cortez (See Granger Gardens’ Cortez) Country Queen 700 7-26-55 Mrs. Mabel Dawson owe 82 d S Cousin Janet 1547 9-13-65 Lyndon Lyon VBWe 9 dc S Cover Girl (See Joe’s Cover Girl) Cradle Pink 112 5-21-55 Mrs, Juanita M. Poisal PX 983 s S Cranberry Girl 113 5- 8-52 Mrs. W. Duff Wilson R 48 s S Crazy Plum Double 114 6-21-50 Mrs. Vernon S. Bottrell MRV 93 d S Cream Delight 115 9-10-54 Lela Reichert LPWX 34 d S Crested Girl 116 5-29-53 Mrs. John Nelson MB 845 s L CRESTED PLATO SERIES Antique Marble 117 8-23-52 Lorna Anderson LV 57 s L Begonia 118 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 5 s S Blue Jay 119 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 3 s S Blue Spruce 120 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 5 s L Bridal Wreath 121 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 983 s L Climax 122 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 5 s S Cutie 123 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 5 s S Driftwood 124 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 3 s S Goldleaf 125 8-21-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 5 s L Harbor Lights 127 8-21-52 Lorna Anderson DBV 5 s L Heaven Sent 126 8-23-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 5 s L May Apple 128 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MV 5 s L Mipal Edwin 129 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MVB 5 s L My Rosary 130 8-23-52 Lorna Anderson DV 5 s L Old Smoky 131 8-21-52 Lorna Anderson DV 5 s L Paul Martin 132 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 5 s L Primrose 133 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MV 5 s S Prof. Carrick Wildon 134 8-19-52 Lorna Anderson MVB 5 s L Prof. Evan Roberts 135 8-21-52 Lorna Anderson MVB 5 s L 59 REGISTRATION LIST Purple Heather 136 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DVB 5 s s Romance 138 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson LVB 5 s s Ruffled Nylon 137 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 35 s s Ruth Yoars 139 8-21-52 Lorna Anderson DV 5 s L Shamrock 140 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 5 s S Slopoke 141 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 35 s S Snow Flake 142 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 35 s S Summer Breeze 143 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 5 s L Twilight 144 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 5 s L Varigeta 145 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson DV 58 s S Whispering Hope 146 CRESTED WEEPING SERIES 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 3 s L Angel 147 7-28-52 Lorna Anderson MVB 83 s L April Showers 148 7-28-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 8 s L Baby Doll 149 7-28-52 Lorna Anderson LBV 5 s L Beauty 150 8-20-52 Lorna Anderson LV 5 s L Birch 151 7-28-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 8 s L Fairy 152 8-20-52 Lorna Anderson MV 5 s L Inspiration 153 7-28-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 5 s L Nymph 154 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson MBV 5 s L Strelitzia 155 8-19-52 Lorna Anderson DV 5 1 5f L Willow 156 Crimson (See Oros’ Crimson) 8-19-52 Lorna Anderson BV 8 s L Crimson Glow 800 8-28-56 Mrs. John Buynak Crimson Challenge (See Granger Gardens* Crimson Challenge) DR 83 s S Crimson Glory 157 3-14-53 Mrs, John Nelson R 54 s S Crimson Halo 158 4- 7-52 Mrs. LeRoy Human RO 2 s S Crimson Lake 159 1-14-54 Julius Roenrs Co. DR 5 s L Crinkled Crepe 1311 11- 9-62 Kolb*s Greenhouse P 5 s L Crinkles 160 10-18-49 Mrs. Paul B. Dissinger BV 983 s S Crown Of Red Crown Jewel (See P. T. 1462 Crown 7-24-64 Jewel) Lyndon Lyon R 58 d S Crusader 867 2-20-57 Ulery’s Greenhouse RO 38 d S Crystal Queen 161 5- 2-50 Lela Reichert ORX 53 s S Crystal Florida Frills 1282 7-16-62 Mrs. Frank S. Huebscher WPGC 53 df L Crystal Spoon 944 11- 6-57 Cupids Dart (See Shangri-La Cupids Dart) Mrs, Frank S. Huebscher MB 893 s L Curly du Pont 162 9-20-51 Mrs. Robert L, Henry DRX 56 s L Custard Cup 163 Cutie (See Crested Plato Cutie) 7- 5-49 Mrs, Irvin R. Furnish MOBC 38 s L Cut Velvet (See T-V Cut Velvet) Cyclops (See Hollywood Star Cyclops) D Dagmar 1045 7-20-58 Madison Gardens W 8 s SM Dainty Betty 164 6-20-53 Dorothy Medert LB 38 d L Dainty Maid* AVS-48 R. A, Brown P 89 s SM Daisy Belle 1003 4- 5-58 Mrs, Charles E. Miller MB 3469 sf S Dalene Rhodes 165 3- 9-55 Mary Meeds OX 546 sf S Dardanella 1075 11-18-58 Beatrice H. Mills DB 583 d S Dark Angel 1524 7-30-65 Granger Gardens V 45 s-df S Dark Eyes 1244 8-15-61 Champion’s A. Viloets PX 837 s S Dark Magic Girl (See Joe*s Dark Magic Girl) Dark Ruby 1590 2- 3-66 R & M Watts DRX 59 df S Dark Star 168 6-16-53 Mrs. E.L. Perdue DV 38 s L Dark Victory 167 4-10-54 Granger Gardens RX 4 d S Darling 169 11-25-50 Mrs. R.L. Welton RX 38 s L Dawn (See Niagara Dawn) Dawn (See P.T. Dawn) Debbie (See Frathel’s Debbie) Debbie Kae 761 3-29-56 Mrs, Elmer Lakin DP 53 s S 60 REGISTRATION LIST Debutante 170 2-12-51 Edith B. Hendrix 0 8 sf S Delectable 1255 10-12-61 Edena Gardens LB 3 d S Delectable Supreme DELEON SERIES 1425 1-16-64 Edena Gardens LB 68 d S DeLeon Dream 1537 8-20-65 Mrs. W. F. Kuhl Jr. MP 39 d S DeLeon Filly Top 1538 8-20-65 DeLeon Pink (See Kuhl’s DeLeon Pink) Mrs. W. F. Kuhl Jr. MBWC 29 df S DeLeon Pixie 1539 8-20-65 Mrs. W. F. Kuhl Jr. MBWC 4 d M DeLeon Posy 1540 8-20-65 Mrs. W. F. Kuhl Jr. VWC 4 s M Delft Blue (See Kaw Valley Delft Blue) Delft Imperial 1326 3-21-62 Delight (See Persian Delight) Dells of Wis. 166 9- 2-57 Demure (See Westwind’s Demure) Denver Doll 922 8-20-57 Desert Star 1112 2-5-59 Diamond Lil (See Richter’s Diamond Lil) Granger Gardens Mrs. O. F, Isenberg June Riese E. E. Hammond LBX 593 df S MB 543 d S V 4 s M DPX 38 s S Diana 171 Diane 172 Dianne Kahler 1028 Diplomat 1254 »ixie Moonbeam 707 dxie Queen 173 2-13-50 8- 14-50 4- 16-58 9- 21-61 9-30-55 5- 5-52 Mrs. Harry M. Godfrey Mrs. Clarence C. Anderson Kahler Garden Tinari Greenhouses R. A. Brown & Sons Co. Mrs. Kenneth H. Patterson DV 5 s S DV 5 s M 1029 4-16-48 Kahler Garden Di3 Di: Dogwood (See Kaw Valley Dogwood) Dolly Madison (See Behnke’s Dolly Madison) Dorinda 851 2- 1-57 Lutie Dunlap Dorlene 174 12-28-50 Mrs. Genevieve Marsh Dorothy Gray (See Granger Gardens’ Dorothy Gray) Dorothy Jean . DOT’S SERIES Fabulous Pink Dart Pride Double Arbutus Pink Double Beauty (See Gr Double Black Cherry Double Blue Boy* Double Blue Boy Supreme Double Blue Delight Double Christmas Rose Double Clarissa Harris Double Dandy Double Darling Double Dee Double Doris Double Edith Cavelle (See Granger Garden’s Double Edith Cavelle) Double Honey Bud Double Inspiration Double Jubilee Double Lavender Ruffles Double Lilac Bouquet PWC 36 d VWC 83 d BWC 8 s OX 597 sf OX 84 RVX 3 WBC 58 d L 1408 11-21-63 Rose Knoll Gardens DP 39 d L 1411 11-21-63 Rose Knoll Gardens LP 139 d L 1409 11-21-63 Rose Knoll Gardens VGC 359 df L 175 12-31-54 R. G. Baxter DP 3 d S enfield’ s Double Beauty) 1178 8-11-60 Omaha A.V. Club DR 83 d S AVS-48 Westside Greenhouse DBV 8 d S 176 2- 6-50 Mrs. W. H. Odom DV 6 d L 177 1-15-51 Ulery’s Greenhouse B 2 d S 831 10-21-56 Priscilla Alden Hutchens W 45 d s 975 4-12-57 Mrs. Elmer Lakin PC 583 df L 178 1- 7-55 Theo. T. Wallsten DB 368 d S 179 4-18-53 Lela Reichert DB 3 d S 1353 5-23-63 Mrs. Glen B. Hudson PX 389 d S 180 1-15-51 Feme Kellar DO 4 d L 181 4- 5-54 Lyndon Lyon PWC 3 d S 859 2-16-57 Ulery’s Greenhouse VX 38 d S 182 11- 2-52 Select Violet House R 2 d L 1088 12- 1-58 Mrs. T. C. Fritz DO 583 df S 813 j Tinari 9- 1-56 Madison Gardens ’s Double Mentor Boy) DOX 358 df S 1046 7-20-58 Madison Gardens woe 368 d SM 183 10- 9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouse Ulery’s Greenhouse DB 3 d L 184 10- 9-52 OX 5 d SM 1128 5-29-59 Mrs. A. J. Waller OX 87 d S Double Moon Maid Double Neptune Double Orchid Girl Double Orchid Splendor _ . . Double Orchid Sunset (See Ulery’s Double Orchid Sunset) 61 REGISTRATION LIST Double Painted Girl 185 12-31-54 Tinari Floral Gardens woe 4 d S Double Peacharino 1562 11- 1-65 Wests Greenhouse WPC 38 d S Double Pink Boy 837 12- 5-56 Select Violet House P 39 d S Double Pink Cameo 1149 11-27-59 Madison Gardens LP 358 d SM Double Pink Cheer 186 11- 1-54 Lyndon Lyon DP 38 d L Double Pink Cloud 187 11-15-54 Lyndon Lyon MP 3 d L Double Pink Fire 985 3- 2-58 Mrs. Geo. S. Vallin DP 583 df S Double Pink Girl 841 12- 5-56 Select Violet House P 48 d S Double Pink Puff 188 11- 1-54 Lyndon Lyon MP 3 d L Double Pink Ripples 942 10- 1-57 Marjorie E. Rose MP 139 df S Double Pink Waverly 1164 3-10-60 Clarissa Harris DP 5983 df L Double Red Colleen 784 6-26-56 Mrs. Robert Bruce R 359 d S Double Rose of Sharon 772 5- 8-56 Priscilla Alden Hutchens DO 38 d S Double Ruffles 1198 2-21-61 Wilson Bros. MB 98 d L Double Snow Frill 1073 11- 6-58 Pauline Kuntz WX 8 df S Double Snow Queen (See Tunia s Double Snow Queen) Double Snow Squall 1185 9-12-60 Lyndon Lyon W 93 d S Double Velvet Girl 874 2- 1-57 Ulery’s Greenhouses RX 348 d SM Double Wild Rosa 190 11- 1-54 Lyndon Lyon DP 38 d SM Double Wine Velvet 189 12-31-54 Frank A. Tinari DR 32 d L Dover Surf 1144 11-15-59 Mrs. Carl Dick WRC 36 sf S Dream (See DeLeon Dream) Dream (See Shangri-La Dream) Dream Boat 191 7- 9-50 Mrs. Luther H. Rose MV 38 s L Dream Girl Supreme 192 6-27-51 Lulu Hastings RX 468 s L Dresden Dancer 976 12-23-57 Mrs. Elmer Lakin DP 359 df S Dresden Dream 773 5- 8-56 Mrs. Elmer Lakin PGC 358 sf L Dresden Glory 977 12-23-57 Mrs. Elmer Lakin DP 359 sf S Dresden Lace 978 12-23-57 Mrs. Elmer Lakin W 359 df S Drops 0 Wine (See Granger Gardens Drops o’ Wine) Dr. Frederick Swartz 194 8-19-52 Lorna Anderson MV 5 s L Dr. Rainey 193 3- 3-53 Mrs. Wm. S. Elrod LB 2 s SM Dtiftwood (See Crested Plato Driftwood) Dubonnet (See Oros’ Dubonnet) Duchess 195 12- 6-49 Mrs. Jennie Spoutz BV 2 d L Dunlap 'Blue 854 2- 1-57 Lutie Dunlap DBV 3689 d S du Pont Blue* AVS-48 Mrs. W. K. du Pont DB 56 s S Du Pont Blue Delight 196 10- 9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouses WBC 36 s L du Pont Lavender Pink* AVS-48 Mrs. W. K. du Pont OX 56 s S Du Pont Pink 197 5-21-51 Oliver H. Pease PX 36 s L Dusty Rose 709 11-19-55 Richter’s Greenhouse DPX 8 s S Dwarf lonantha 198 7-15-54 Elizabeth H. Rosenak LB 3 s SM E Eager Beaver 1175 5-22-60 Florence Shuey ROX 839 d L Easter Bonnet 1482 11-16-64 C. E. Wilson LBX 239 d L Easter Morning (See Hollywood Star Easter Morning) Easter Violet 892 4-15-57 Mrs. Leon Kirschenbaum WBC 8 s S Ebbie A. Richmond 897 5-15-57 Mrs. Leon Kirschenbaum DB 289 d S Ebb Tide (See Granger Gardens’ Ebb Tide) Ebony Echo 1230 5- 3-61 White Cloud Farm DB 637 df L Eclipse 199 9- 4-51 Florence E. Yocum OX 3 s L Eddie Boy (See Rose’ s Eddie Boy) Edena Jewel 1173 5-22-60 Edena Gardens MB 4 s L Edith Cavelle 200 5-14-53 Granger Gardens LO 35 sf S Edna Fischer 201 4-20-53 Fischer Flowers RWC 358 d S Eldus 889 4-12-57 Mrs. Robert W. Hatley MB 83 s L Elegance 1195 1-21-61 Edena Gardens W 83 d L 62 REGISTRATION LIST ELSTED’S SERIES Oak Leaf Cluster 202 8-17-54 Elisabeth H. Rosenak DB 35 s L Rudolph 203 8-17-54 Elisabeth H. Rosenak DRO 38 d L Rudolph’s Sister 204 8-17-54 Elisabeth H. Rosenak ROX 34 s S Ember Dream (See Granger Gardens’ Ember Dream) Ember Pink (See Granger Gardens’ Ember Pink) Emerald Isle 1176 6-10-60 White Cloud Farm WGC 65 df S Emerald Ripple (See Caravan Emerald Ripple) Emperor 1507 4-19-65 R. J. Taylor PX 78 d L Emperor Wilhelm 205 8- 2-50 Mrs. Arthur A. Pyle VB 48 s L Enchantment (See Shangri-La Enchantment) Estrellita 206 9-13-54 Carolyn K. Rector woe 2 s L Ethiopia 207 1- 7-55 Mrs. C. L. Hahn DB 29 s S Eugenia (See P. T. Eugenia) Eugenio 208 5-24-55 Mrs. Carl B. Whittlesey LB 398 s L Evelyn Johnson 757 3-15-56 Lyndon Lyon MP 43 d S Evening Star 209 1-15-51 Feme Kellar MBWe 3 s L Even’ tide 210 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers RO 5 sf S Eventide in the Rockies 1333 11-23-62 Mrs. Richard Carr OVGC 5 d L Faberge (See Granger Gardens’ Faberge) Fabulous (See Dot’s Fabulous) Fairbury Beauty 211 5-14-53 Faire 983 2- 1-58 Fair Elaine (See Granger Gardens’ Fair Elaine) Fairy (See Crested Weeping Fairy) Mrs. John Nelson Lyndon Lyon Fairy Boats ”212 4- 1-^2 Fairy Dancer 213 8- 9-51 Fairy Frills 1300 10-11-62 Fairyland Fantasy 1150 11-27-59 Fairyland White 1151 11-27-59 Fairy-Lee 1146 11-27-59 Fairy Queen 214 8- 1-51 Fairy Skies 1463 7-24-64 Fancy Nancy 1486 11-25-64 Fancy Pants 215 3-23-55 Fantasette 216 4- 8-54 Fantasy 217 12- 5-49 Fantasy Double Ann 738 11-30-55 Fantasy Girl 218 5-10-52 Sebera Oliver H. Pease Mrs. Nicholas F, Mrs. Ethel Eaton Madison Gardens Madison Gardens Merilees African Violets Mrs. Opal Silcott Lyndon Lyon Earl T. Kolb Madison Gardens Granger Gardens Behnke Nurseries Lyndon Lyon Behnke Nurseries DP B 4 368 DV 38 s L OX 3 sf L OVCC 593 df S DBOC 358 d S W 358 d SM DPX 58 sf S DB 345 s L BVWC 678 sc S RWC 5 s S W 3589 df S PVC 4 s S OVC 2 s L OPC 4 d SM OVC 4 s S Fantasy Pink (See Westwinds’ Fantasy Pink) Fantasy Queen 1072 11- 6-58 Pauline Kuntz PBC 43 s S Fascination 219 6-30-53 Mrs. R, W. Niedert R 389 s S Fashionette (See Frathel’s Fashionette) Fern Leaf Blue 220 5-15-50 Sophie Gordon BV 586 s S Festivity 1512 6-11-65 Champion’s African Violets R 237 dc S Fiesta 221 3-28-55 Mrs. Paul Chandler DR 8 s L Fiesta Flame 1376 6-24-63 Frank Tinari DPWC 93 df S Fine line 710 11-19-55 Richter’s Greenhouse LOWC 8 d S Finlandia 222 12-31-53 Behnke Nurseries DV 35 sf L Fireball 1196 2-10-61 Tinari Greenhouse R 3 s S Fireball Supreme 1320 11-20-62 Tinari Greenhouse RX 63 s S Firebrand (See Champion’s Firebrand) Fire Bright 1464 7-24-64 Lyndon Lyon RX 578 dc S Firecracker 1423 12-30-63 Frank Tinari DRP 5 sf S Fire Dance (See Fischer’s Fire Dance) Fireman’s Girl 223 11- 2-52 Select Violet House DR 4 s SM First Love 224 1-15-55 Mrs. Florence Peterson OPX 3 s L 63 REGISTRATION LIST FISCHER’S SERIES Aurora 225 6-29-52 Ballet 226 6-20-52 Blue Horizon 227 5-20-53 Bolero 228 6-29-52 Carrousel 229 6-29-52 Corona 884 3- 2-57 Fire Dance 885 3- 2-57 Minuet 230 3-29-52 Pink Sequins 886 3- 2-57 Polanaise 231 6-29-52 Saraband 232 6-29-52 Fisher’s Great Scott 1499 2-10-65 Flamingo Girl 233 3-26-51 Flash Supreme 1494 11-30-64 Fleet Dream 1131 6-23-59 Fleur-de-Lite 234 3-23-55 Fleur Petite 235 5-14-53 Flirty Eyes (See T-V Fliiity Eyes) Florentine 237 12-31-54 Floradora 236 12-31-53 Florida Lady 238 5- 3-50 Flute (See Chautauqua Flute) Floyd Johnson 239 10-18-52 Fontana 687 3-16-51 Forever White 1388 8- 5-63 Francis FRATHEL’S SERIES 240 6-30-53 Debbie 891 4-15-57 Fashionette 1076 11-18-58 Glacier 1077 11-18-58 Mardi Gras 890 4-15-57 Most Precious 905 7- 5-57 My Orchid 906 7- 5-57 Frieda* AVS-48 French Lace 812 9- 1-56 Friendship 241 4- 6-53 Friendship (See P. T. Friendship) Frilled Blue 1548 9-13-65 Frilled Blue Lace 806 9- 1-56 Frilled du Pont Frilled Orchid 242 1-13-53 Rosette 1152 11-27-59 Frilly Top (See DeLeon Frilly Top) Fringed Double White 243 10- 9-52 Fringed Noseg^ Fringed Pink Swan 1119 1503 2-24-59 2-20-65 Fringem- Blue Berry Fringem- 244 2-22-53 Sunday Best 245 2-22-53 Frosted Blue Faith 1398 10-18-63 Frosted Madonna 839 12- 5-56 Frost Fire 1596 3-14-66 Frou Frou (See P. T. Frou Frou) Fischer Flowers LBX 53 sf S Fischer Flowers W 5 sf S Fischer Flowers BWC 5 d S Fischer Flowers DB 5 sf S Fischer Flowers BO 5 sf S Fischer Flowers LOWC 5 s S Fischer Flowers RX 8 s L Fischer Flowers LO 5 sf S Fischer Flowers PX 5 s S Fischer Flowers LB 5 sf S Fischer Flowers RO 5 sf S Ernest Fisher MB 26 s L Mrs. Lulu Hastings P 34 sf SM Tinari Greenhouses DP 68 d S Select Violet House P 89 d S Madison Gardens owe 453 d S Granger Gardens 0 54 sf SM Tinari Floral Gardens MB 5 sf L Behnke Nurseries OX 3 sf L Mrs. Ruby Rains DBWe 38 s S Select Violet House 0 6 s L Carolyn K. Rector VX 35 s L Granger Gardens W 38 s S Mrs.^elen Meyette VB 3 d L Mrs. Violet Frathel OX 3589 d SM Mrs. J. Frathel owe 543 d L Mrs. J. Frathel W 39 d S Mrs. Violet Frathel R 38 d M Mrs. J. Frathel VOX 5943 df SM Mrs. J. Frathel OWGC 93 d L Ulery’s Greenhouses R 389 s S Madison Gardens W 358 sf S Naomi’s African Violets LB 38 s S Lyndon Lyon VBWe 5 df SM Madison Gardens MB 358 sf S Tinari Floral Gardens OX 6 sf L Madison Gardens woe 358 df SM Ulery’s Greenhouses WBC 35 df S Mrs. Geo. S. Vallin WPGC 58 d S Ernest Fisher PX 35 df S Mrs. S. R. Toussaint VWC 5 sf L Mrs, S, R. Toussaint VWC 5 sf L Mrs. Louis H, Krause LBX 89 d S Select Violet House W 57 d S Granger Gardens RWC 2 s S Fuchsia (See Mardie*s Fuchsia) Fuchsia Bride (See Granger Gardens* Fuchsia Bride) Fuchsia Plaid 246 8- 9-51 Florence Riechman RWC 2 d S Fuchsia Spoon 247 1-15-51 Feme Kellar DO 8 s L 64 REGISTRATION LIST Funny Face 1495 11-30-64 Tinari Greenhouses DPC 59 s S Fury (See Granger Garden’s Fury) G Galaxy Of Canada 1478 10-16-64 Ernest Fisher RP 59 sfc S Galloway’s Sensation 248 4-16-53 Mrs. H. P. Galloway V 38 df L Garnet Girl 249 1- 6-54 Shaffer’s Tropical Gardens DR 3854 s S Gay Coquette 250 4- 8-54 Granger Gardens 0 4 sf M Gay Divorcee (See Westwinds Gay Divorcee) Gay Frances 1262 2-28-62 Mrs. Ethel Palmer LPYC 8 s S Gay Lark 251 9-20-50 Mrs. Preston Everett BX 38 s L Gay Paree 252 3-23-55 Madison Gardens woe 543 d SM Gay Pirouette 1525 7-30-65 Granger Gardens PGC 58 df S General Grant 850 2- 1-57 Mrs. R. W. Niedert DB 9 s L General Herkimer 253 4- 5-54 Lyndon Lyon DR 3 s S General Putnam 846 12-29-56 General Putnam AVS. R 569 s S Geneva Trailer (See Tinari’ s Geneva Trailer) Genevieve 254 6-17-53 Mrs. E. L. Perdue MB 3 s L GENT’S SERIES Blue Cluster 255 9-18-54 John R. Gent & Son MB 3 d S Blue Waves 256 9-18-54 John R. Gent & Son DV 5 sf L Rippling Geneva 257 9-1S-54 John R. Gent & Son MBWe 5 s S Georgiana 258 7-16-52 Mrs. George Stanley OX 2 s L Giant Blue Crest (See Granger Gardens’ Giant Blue Crest) Giant Killer 829 10- 3-56 Violet Treasurer House P 2 d L Giant Purple Monarch 861 2-17-57 Ulery’s Greenhouses DV 36 s S Gibson Girl 259 1-17-55 Spoutz Greenhouses BOX 54 s S Glacier (See FratheTs Glacier) Glacier’s in the Rockies 1345 3-20-63 Mrs. Richard Carr OVGC 59 d S Glamour Babe (See Oceanside Glamour Babe) Glamour Boy 688 11- 2-52 Select Violet House woe 2 s L Glitter 689 10- 4-51 Mrs. Louella Pound MB 27 s L Glorious 260 7-21--50 Mrs. Myron W. Maybach BV 38 s L Glory Be 1573 11-19-65 Mrs. R. Watts MR 359 df S Goddess of Love 690 8- 1-51 Mrs. Opal Silcott DRV 45 s L Gold Dust 1475 10-10-64 E. W. Champion P 37 d L Golden Gate 1066 9-18-58 Edena Gardens PX 38 d L Golden Girl 1601 3- 3-66 Madison Garden’s PGC 358 s-d S Golden Nuggett (See Gold Rush Golden Nugget) Goldleaf (See Crested Plato Goldleaf) GOLD RUSH SERIES Barbary Coast 1453 6- 6-64 V. Constantinov PGC 35 df L Golden Nugget 1383 7-20-63 V. Constantinov DPRC 35 df L Grotei Goes Modern 1454 6- 6-64 V. Constantinov P 5 d L Western Sky 1455 6- 6-64 V. Constantinov WBC 35 sf L Golli 1487 11-25-64 Earl T. Kolb WPGC 5 d L Good News (See Granger Gardens Good News) Gorgeous* AVS-48 R.G. Baxter RX 89 s S Gorg-eous Blue Wonder 261 10- 9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouses DBWe 3 s S Gram’s Fancy 903 6-25-57 Margaret Berggren BOC 5 d S Grand Award 262 6-29-52 Fischer Flowers DB 3 d L Grand Canyon 1267 8-15-61 Champion’s A. Violets OX 857 sf S Grand Duke 1394 8- 5-63 Granger Gardens MB 8 df S Grand Pacific 263 2-26-55 William H. Niemann WVC 83 s S GRANGER GARDEN SERIES Angela 1210 4-27-61 Gran*ger Gardens MB 932 d s Angel Lace 1094 1- 9-59 Granger Gardens woe 6 sf s Ann Rutledge 924 8-14-57 Granger Gardens MBWe 49 s s Ann Spencer 1220 4-27-61 Granger Gardens PWC 9 s s 65 REGISTRATION LIST April Love 1078 11-18-58 Arrowhead 1010 4- 7-58 Autumn Moon 1011 4- 7-58 Blue Electra 1012 4- 7-58 Blue Empress 1013 4- 7-58 Blue Modiste 1449 3-30-64 Blue Nocturne 925 8-14-57 Blue Pom 1014 4- 7-58 Cara Mia 926 8-14-57 Chartreuse Lace 927 8-14-57 Clusters O’ Blue 1171 4-20-60 Command Performance 1228 4-27-61 Cortez 1224 4-27-61 Crimson Challenge 1095 1- 9-59 Dorothy Gray 1079 11-18-58 Double Edith Cavelle 1015 4- 7-58 Drops o’ Wine 1016 4- 7-58 Ebb Tide 1017 4- 7-58 Ember Dream 1080 11-18-58 Ember Pink 928 8-14-57 Faberge 1081 11-18-58 Fair Elaine 1217 4-27-61 Fuchsia Bride 1082 11-18-58 Fury 1216 4-27-61 Giant Blue Crest 1215 4-27-61 Good News 1083 11-18-58 Hans Brinker 1221 4-27-61 Heldie 1223 4-27-61 Hugenot 1084 11-18-58 Kings Ransom 1222 4-27-61 Masquerade 1085 11-18-58 Matchmate 1018 4- 7-58 May Melody 1086 11-18-58 Never Lovelier 1213 4-27-61 Pink Caress 929 8-14-57 Pink Passion 1209 4-27-61 Pride of Rochester 1218 4-27-61 Purple Princess 1019 4- 7-58 Rosalinda 930 8-14-57 Rose Wing 1021 4- 7-58 Royal Nocturne 1020 4- 8-58 Santa Maria 931 8-14-57 Savannah Sweetheart 1227 4-27-61 September Song 1022 4- 7-58 Shag 1087 11-18-58 Snow Ballet 1219 4-27-61 Snow Fall 1172 4-20-60 Spun Velvet 1226 4-27-61 Sweetheart Blue 1125 4-27-61 Thunderhead 932 8-14-57 Top Sail 1212 4-27-61 Touch Me Not 1211 4-27-61 White Goddess 933 8-14-57 White Gold 1023 4- 7-58 White Orchid 934 8-14-57 Wind and Sea 1214 4-27-61 Grape Wine 264 4-17-52 Great Lakes 265 4- 7-52 Great Scott 1177 8-11-60 Great Scott (See Fisher’s Great Scott) . Granger Gardens BWC 4 d S Granger Gardens BWC 593 s S Granger Gardens BWC 359 d S Granger Gardens MB 8 d S Granger Gardens LB 4 s SM Granger Gardens DBX 359 d L Granger Gardens MB 9 d S Granger Gardens LB 36 d S Granger Gardens BWC 26 d S Granger Gardens WGC 9 sf S Granger Gardens MB 59 df S Granger Gardens P 348 d S Granger Gardens DV 93 d S Granger Gardens DR 39 d S Granger Gardens WPGC 83 d S Granger Gardens LO 359 df S Granger Gardens DRX 38 d S Granger Gardens BWC 93 s S Granger Gardens DR 3 d S Granger Gardens DPX 2 s S Granger Gardens DP 43 d S Granger Gardens PWC 93 d S Granger Gardens RP 34 d SM Granger Gardens OX 659 df S Granger Gardens DB 3 d S Granger Gardens PX 29 df S Granger Gardens BWC 39 s S Granger Gardens LPX 38 d S Granger Gardens VWC 93 df S Granger Gardens R 29 s S Granger Gardens LBWC 95 d S Granger Gardens MBX 35 d S Granger Gardens MB 59 df S Granger Gardens owe 593 d S Granger Gardens MP 2 sf S Granger Gardens P 83 s S Granger Gardens WP 9 d S Granger Gardens V 4 s S Granger Gardens DO 2 df S Granger Gardens WPC 568 sf S Granger Gardens LB 3569 d S Granger Gardens LB 9 sf S Granger Gardens PX 359 d S Granger Gardens DB 59 df S Granger Gardens RX 59 d S Granger Gardens W 39 d S Granger Gardens W 59 df S Granger Gardens PWC 596 sf S Granger Gardens MB 39 d S Granger Gardens W 2 s S Granger Gardens BWC 39 s S Granger Gardens WBC 593 sf S Granger Gardens W 4 sf S Granger Gardens W 56 sf S Granger Gardens W 9 sf S Granger Gardens MBWe 593 d S African Violet Nook DR 358 s S Mrs, LeRoy Human BV 38 s L Omaha A.V, Club MB 82 s S 66 REGISTRATION LIST Green Confetti 1245 8-15-61 Green Dawn (See Richter’s Green Dawn) Champion’s A. Violets Green Eyes 1059 Greenfield’s Double Beauty 954 Green Hornet 1314 Green Petticoat 1165 Grenadier 266 Griffen’s Mr. Big 267 8- 8-58 Tinari Greenhouses 11-18-57 Mrs. Samuel Greenfield 11- 9-62 Kolb’s Greenhouses 3-10-60 Clarissa Harris 12- 21-54 Richter’s Greenhouse 6-30-53 Griffen’s Greenhouse Grotei Goes Modern (See Gold Rush Grotei Goes Modern) Gumdrop (See Richter’s Gumdrop) Gwen 268 4-12-50 Gypsy 269 1-17-55 Gypsy Girl 270 11- 2-52 Mrs. Sidney Martin Spoutz Greenhouses Select Violet House H Handsome (See T-V Handsome) Hanging Basket Purple 271 9-14-52 Mrs. Clare Brown Hans Brinker (See Granger Gardens’ Hans Brinker) Happy Fella 1125 3-10-59 Mrs. C. F. Richard Happy Ending 1287 8-25-62 Champion’s A. Violets Happy Hooligan 1457 6-18-64 Frank Burton Happy Mood (See P.T. Happy Mood) Harbor Lights (See Crested Plato Harbor Lights) Harret 1127 5- 5-59 Harriette 1002 3-29-58 Claude Gortatowsky Krogman’s Violetry Hawaiian- Dream 1352 5-26-63 Hawaiian Eye 1277 6-19-62 Mrs. Elmer Kramer Hawaiian Skies 691 9- 6-52 Lela Reichert Hawaiian Sunset 272 9- 6-52 Lela Reichert Hawthorn 273 8-26-52 Lorna Anderson Headliner 1113 2- 5-59 E. E. Hammond Heart of Texas 1393 8- 5-63 Granger Gardens Heartsease 274 8- 9-51 Mrs. Nicholas F. Sebera Heather 275 2-25-53 Mrs, Wm, Schafer Heavenly Blue Eyes 276 1-25-52 Feme V. Kellar Heaven Sent (See Crested Plato Heaven Sent) Heidi 277 6-17-52 Mrs, L. B. Hotchkiss Height of Fashion 1324 11-21-62 Heirloom (See Caravan Heirloom) Heldie (See Granger Gardens’ Heldie) Granger Gardens Helen Lave lie 1450 4-18-64 Mrs. W. J. Purdue Helen Montgomery 278 11-28-52 Mrs. L.'H. Rose Helen Van Pelt Wilson 909 8-14-57 Tinari Greenhouses Helen Wilson 279 12-21-49 Tinari Greenhouses Helen Wilson Bouquet 280 4-29-51 Tinari Greenhouses Heritage 1193 12-22-60 Richter’s Greenhouses Heritage (See Pilgrim Heritage) Hermosa 1074 11- 7-58 Highland Beau (See Richter’s Highland Beau) Carolyn K. Rector High Hat Hi Hopes Highlight Hi-Loa Light Blue Hinckley’s Velvet Puff Hit or Miss Hobnail Pink Holiday Holly Holly Cherry 281 1-19-52 1303 10-19-62 1354 5-28-63 282 3-23-55 856 2- 7-57 283 11- 2-52 284 11-28-54 752 3-15-60 285 1-25-52 1170 4-25-60 Mrs. Carl Dick Lyndon Lyon Champions A. Violets Tonkadale Greenhouses Mrs, Gladys A. Hinckley R. G. Baxter Mrs, Alex W. Taylor Lyndon Lyon Feme V, Kellar K. L. and J. Blanchard DB 78 d S WOGC 93 s S MB 35 df L OVGC 5 s SM VGC 3589 df L LR 6 d SM DV 356 sf L DRV 3 s L O '458 d-f S DV 4 s L DV 3 s L DP 38 d L O 7983 d S LP 27 d L WVC 8 s L LVX 936 s S OVC 68 d S DPOC 92 s M OX 3 d S ROX 38 d S P 5 s S P 436 s S DPX 58 sf S VB 3 s L PV 38 s S LBW 3 s L WBC 36 s L DP 83 d S LPX 38 sc S R 4 s L PWC 453 s SM V 483 d S O 458 d S DV 38 d L DP 38 d S DB 2 s L VWC 8 dc S MB 578 df L LB 53 s S RVOX 983 d S owe 2 s S MP 43 sf SM OP 93 d S VB 5 sf L RV 9853 d L 67 REGISTRATION LIST Holly Doodle 1188 9-12-60 Lyndon Lyon WBGC 583 dcf S Holly Halo 798 8-24-56 Mrs. A. C. Hasenyager BWC 958 sf L Holly Picotee 950 11-17-57 Pauline Kuntz LBWC 9853 sf L Holly Double 286 2-15-55 Mrs. Violet Frathel DB 45 d L HOLLYWOOD STAR SERIES Cyclops 1456 6- 6-64 Victor Constantinov MB 3 s S Easter Morning 1384 7-26-63 Victor Constantinov W 358 sc S Honey Girl 287 2-27-54 Mrs. Mae Ritchert DPWC 54 s S Hoosier Beauty 288 6-30-49 Mrs. Irvin R. Furnish MB 35 s S Hoosier Maid 289 7- 1-50 Mrs. Wm. T. Mears VB 35 s L Hoosier Pink 956 11-21-57 Wilson Bros MP 8 d L Hope 290 1-19-51 Mrs. Pauline Bradley LBWC 38 s S Hope (See Pilgrim Hope) Hopeful 1544 8-26-65 Mrs. R. Watts DR 359 df S Horizon 1591 2- 3-66 Mrs. R. Watts DRGC 59 df S Hortense Mitchell 291 6- 1-53 Carolyn K. Rector VB 54 s S Hugenot (See Granger Gardens’ Hugenot) Hypatica 292 T 8-25-52 Lorna Anderson LP 8 s S Icebreaker X 1488 11-25-64 Earl T. Kolb WBC 5 df S Ice Capades 293 3-23-55 Madison Gardens BWC 53 d S Ice Flo 1328 11-21-62 Granger Gardens W 93 d S mini Chieftan 294 12-11-54 Mrs. George McIntosh VX 53 s L mini Princess 295 12-11-54 Mrs. Geroge McIntosh OX 3 s L Impudence (See T-V Impudence) Indiana Doll (See Richter’s Indiana Doll) Indiana Princess (See Madison Gardens’ Indiana Princess) Indianola 875 2-20-57 Ulery’s Greenhouses OX 83 s L Indian Princess 296 10-27-52 Mrs. R. L. Welton RVX 4 s SM Innocence 297 10- 9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouses W 38 s L Inspiration 298 9-15-52 Ulery’s Greenhouses LVX 8 s L Inspiration (See Crested Weeping Inspiration) Invader 984 2- 1-58 Lyndon Lyon MP 83 dc S lonantha Supreme 299 7- 5-49 Mrs. Irvin R. Furnish MB 86 s L Iowa 300 2-14-53 Feme V. Kellar MB 5 s S Irene Fleming 1389 8- 5-63 Granger Gardens PGC 358 d S Iowa Sunset 1117 2-15-59 H. E. Niemann DVR 36 sf L Iridescent 301 2-10-50 Mrs. Ott Rule BV 3 s L Iris 792 8- 5-56 Richter’s Greenhouse LB 83 d S Irish Colleene (See P . T. Irish Colleene) Isle of Capri 1317 11- 9-62 Kolb’s Greenhouse PYC 5 sf S Isle of Dreams 1187 9-12-60 Lyndon Lyon DPorPWC 53 dc S Iva Mae 1134 7-30-59 George C. Taylor RX 953 d S Ivory Fashion 1526 T 7-30-65 Granger Gardens WP 39 s S Janny J 1527 7-30-65 Granger Gardens OPWC 2 sc S Jasmine 1153 11-27-59 Madison Gardens DP 956 d SM Jazz (See T-V Jazz) Jealousy (See T-V Jealousy) Jean MacArthur 302 6- 3-52 Mrs. E, G. Magill MB 453 s S Jeff’s Jewel 1407 11-21-63 Rose Knoll Gardens DP 9 d S Jenny 303 4- 5-54 Lyndon Lyon WBC 8 d S Jivaro 304 2-12-51 Edith B. Hendrix BV 3 s L Joan 1030 4-16-58 Kahler Garden W 58 sf S Joan of Arc 305 6-12-52 Eva Letourneau BR 43 s L Jody Girl (See Joe’s Jody Girl) Joel s Delight 306 12-19-50 Mrs. Ted Hanusa DV 359 s L 68 REGISTRATION LIST JOE’S SERIES Joe’s Cover Girl 307 11-30-53 Mrs. A. C. Hasenyager VR 84 d L Joe’s Dark Magic Girl 308 1-31-53 Mrs. A. C. Hasenyager DB 45 s L Joe’s Jody Girl 309 1-31-53 Mrs. A. C. Hasenyager MB 438 s L Johanna 970 11-30-57 M. W. Maybach, Sr. WOGC 53 d S John Bradshaw 1579 11-26-65 Ernest Fisher MB 25 d L John F. Kennedy 1508 4-19-65 R. J. Taylor P 38 df L Jolly Giant 1549 9-13-65 Lyndon Lyon PX 2 s-d S Josabel Read 310 5-18-55 Paul J. Shea MB 483 d L Jo Willis 1351 5-20-63 Mrs. D. H. Herring LB 59 d L Joy (See American Joy) Joy’s Blue Midnight 111 5-28-56 Mrs. J. V. McKillip, Sr. MB 53 df L Jubilee 1373 6-24-63 Frank Tinari W 3 df S Jumbo Geneva 1323 11-20-62 Tinari Greenhouses VWC 6 s S June Bride 785 3-21-56 E. E. Hammond W 845 sf S June Hero 1452 5-21-64 Clarissa Harris DOX 35 d L Junette 311 2-14-51 Edith B. Hendrix R 38 s L Juno 312 1- 1-52 Edith B. Hendrix VRX 3 s L Junior Miss 1514 6-11-65 Champion A V PX 2378 d S Juno 312 1- 1-52 Edith B. Hendrix VRX 3 s L Just Peachy 1515 6-11-65 Champion A. V. LP 2378 d L K Kansas City Child (See Kaw Valley KCC) Kansas City Girl 313 12-21-52 Mrs. George F. Pendleton RVX 358 s S Kansas City Kitty 314 3-23-54 Mrs. Luther H. Rose LB 458 s L KAW VALLEY SERIES Chanticleer 1004 4- 5-58 Mrs. Charles E. Miller DB 436 s S Delft Blue 1005 4- 5-58 Mrs, Charles E. Miller DB 436 s S Dogwood 1006 4- 5-58 Mrs. Charles E. Miller woe 4356 s S Kansas City Child 1007 4- 5-58 Mrs. Charles E. Miller RO 436 s S Springtime 1008 4- 5-58 Mrs. Charles E. Miller woe 43 s S Storm Girl 1009 4- 5-58 Mrs. Charles E. Miller MB 43 s S Keeler’s Lou Ann 1517 7-13-65 C. L. Keeler P 79 d S Keepsake 1268 8-17-61 Champion’s A. Violets WPe 758 df S Kehl’s Sweet Pea Red Girl 315 4- 9-52 Albert Kehl R 48 s L Kelly Blue 702 8- 6-55 Mrs. D. L. Champion MB 36 d L Kentucky Babe 848 2- 1-57 Mrs. R. L. Browning MP 6 s S Kentucky Bluegrass 849 2- 1-57 Mrs. R. L. Browning LB 83 s L Kimberly (See Bud s Kimberly) King Kong 316 4- 6-55 Golden Greenhouses MB 36 s L King Richard 827 10- 6-56 Violet Treasure House RX 6 d S Kings Ransom (See Granger Gardens’ Kings Ransom) KUHL’S SERIES Beauty Of Thebes 1479 11- 4-64 Mrs. W. F. Kuhl Jr. VWe 357 d L De Leon Pink 1480 11- 4-64 Mrs. W. F. Kuhl Jr. MP 2 d S Snowy Smile 1481 11- 4-64 Mrs. W. F. Kuhl Jr, W 3 d S L Lacelon Blue 1489 11-25-64 Earl T. Kolb BGC 5 df S Lace Petticoats 317 4-18-55 E. E. Hammond BVWC 93 df S Lacy Bouquet 318 4-29-51 Tinari Greenhouses DV 5 df L Lacy Fringe 1031 4-16-58 Kahler Garden W 583 sf S Ladora 1379 7- 3-63 Mrs. Mae Ritchart P 38 d L Lady Alura 803 9- 1-56 Madison Gardens DVX 9453 d SM Lady Bette 319 1-19-51 Mrs. Pauline Bradley LB 45 s L Lady Catherine 320 7-20-49 Mrs. Velma Davis V 38 d SM 69 REGISTRATION LIST Lady Constance 321 12- 5-49 Behnke Nurseries DV 6 s L Lady Corrine 322 4-10-54 Granger Gardens RX 4 s S Lady Eleanor 323 5-29-53 Mrs. John Nelson BWC 48 s S Lady Greenwood 697 7- 8-55 Mrs. Charles R. Stoehr P 953 d S Lady ‘‘K’' 940 9-12-57 Otto Heeckt W 486 d S Lady Lockette 766 4- 7-55 Lillian A. Locke DV 435 s S Lady Loreta 324 12- 5-51 Mrs. 0. R. Tiemann MB 45 s L Lady Pearl 325 3-26-54 Mrs. E. H. Schwier W 2 sf S Lady Slipper 326 7-14-49 Mrs. Homer C. Foltz RVX 5 s SM Lady Wilson 1458 7-13-64 Tinari Greenhouses DBWC 359 d L La Femme (See Richter's La Femme) Lancaster Red 327 10- 6-49 Mrs. G. G. Landis R 38 s S Lassie Girl 698 7-26-55 Miss Dorothy Ashton MB 45 s S Lasso (See P. T. Lasso) Laura Ruth 1554 10- 2-65 Lillian Nelson BWC 35 sf S Lavender After Glow 328 12- 4-50 Florence C. Yocum 0 359 s S Lavender Beauty 329 10- 9-52 Ulery's Greenhouses LOX 3 s L Lavender-Blue 330 3-23-55 Madison Gardens OX 453 d M Lavender Elfin Girl 331 3-17-53 Mrs. Will E. Wilson OX 45 s SM Lavender Frills 332 8-14-50 Mrs. C. C. Anderson 0 5 s L Lavender-Pink Girl 333 2-19-54 Mrs. Edith Lundberg OP 34 s S La Vie en Rose 1440 3-23-64 Madison Gardens LPC 389 d S Legend 1421 12-12-63 White Cloud Farm P 36 d L Leota Belle 334 2-12-54 Gambel's A, V. Center R 783 s S Lightening 1545 8-26-65 Mrs. R. Watts DB 39 d S Lilac Beauty 335 12-18-52 Mrs. Irvin R. Furnish DO 39 s S Lilac Cluster 336 2- 5-55 William H. Niemann DV 38 s S Lilac Dale 1114 2- 5-59 E. E. Hammond LVX 93 d S Lilac Girl 337 4- 7-52 Oliver H. Pease LV 4 s S Lilac Time 338 12-31-53 Behnke Nurseries OX 35 s S Lili 339 3-23-55 Madison Gardens BWC 453 d SM Lillian 340 7-13-54 George Wessale WBC 395 d S Lilian Jarrett 1060 6- 9-61 Tinari Greenhouses LP 3789 d L Lilian Jarrett Supreme 1253 9-21-61 Tinari Greenhouses LP 7368 d S Lili Posi 1418 11-29-63 Mrs. Albert Lefebure RX 236 d L Lime Light (See Caravan Lime Light) Linda 1441 3-23-64 Madison Gardens woe 358 d S Lindy Bell 341 9-29-52 Mrs. Dorothy Lindroth V 593 s L Lingo 1183 9-12-60 Lyndon Lyon OX 53 df S Little Boy Blue (See Madison Gardens Little Boy Blue) Little Geneva Princess 342 11- 2-52 Select Violet House BWC 45 s M Little Sweetheart 343 11- 2-52 Select Violet House WBC 2 d S L. M. Byrnes Blue 344 3-30-50 Sister M. Felicitas, 0. S. B. LB 2 s S Loch Loma 790 6-20-56 Helen Morgan LB 58 sf L Lois 345 8-11-50 Mrs, 0. C. Williamson B 2 s S Lola Montez 1337 11-23-62 Pearl & E.H. Thomas ROGC 9 sf S Lollipop (See Rose's Lollipop) Long Island Deb. 783 6-26-56 African Violet Cellar MB 83 d L Long John Silver 1582 12- 1-65 Pearl Thomas 0 9 s S Lorea (See P. T. Lorea) Lori Sue 1528 7-30-65 Granger Gardens WVC 5 s-d S Lorna Doone 346 7-29-52 Lorna Anderson LBV 5 s L Lotus Blue 347 6-17-53 Mrs. E. L. Perdue MB 58 s S Lotus Suntone 1109 1-30-59 Select Violet House PX 94 d S Louanna 1555 10- 2-65 Lillian Nelson B 35 sf S Lou Ann (See Keeler's Lou Ann) Love Birds 348 7-23-49 Mrs. Homer C. Foltz LRVX 35 s S Love Girl 349 7-28-54 Mrs. W. Duff Wilson OPX 348 sf S 70 REGISTRATION LIST Lovelace 1366 6-13-63 Walter H. Volkmann WBC 5 sf S Lovely Lady 350 8- 6-51 E. H. Thomas OX 3 s L Lovely Lady (See Wilson s Lovely Lady) Love Song 1049 7-20-58 Madison Gardens P 5 d SM Luana 351 7- 5-49 Mrs. Irvin R. Furnish LB 35 sf L Lucky Girl 352 1-30-50 Mrs. A.G. Lewis BV 354 s S Lulie Watkins 1397 8-24-63 Mrs. C. W. Thornhill RGC 5 s S Lulu Belle 844 12-17-56 Richter’s (Greenhouse BWC 4 d M Lyle Ann M McFarland’s Blue 353 4-29-53 Mrs. John Nelson George P. McFarland BRC 34 s S BV 39 s S Warrior 354 7-19-49 McFarland’s Blue BV 6 s S Warrior Supreme 355 6-16-50 George P. McFarland McGinty 1033 4-16-58 Kahler Garden DBG 45 d L McTavish 1034 4-16-58 Kahler Garden B 8 d L MaChere 1424 12-30-63 Tinari Greenhouse DPGC 5 df S Madame Butterfly 701 8- 6-55 Frank Ribitsch DO 389 d S Mademoiselle 356 9-17-52 Anna L. Hall DB 458 s S Mad Hat 819 10- 6-56 Violet Treasure House DP 149 d S MADISON GARDENS SERIES Blue Goddess 1044 7-^20-58 Madison Gardens B 3568 sf S Indian Princess 1047 7-20-58 MadLson Gardens owe 3568 sf SM Little Boy Blue 1048 7-20-58 Madison Gardens LB 938 sf SM Pink Dawn 1051 7-20-58 Madison Gardens LP 8 d SM Magenta Pirate 1490 11-25-64 Earl T. Kolb RP 35 sf S Magnificent Mistress 1387 8- 5-63 Granger Gardens V 45 sf S Maid Marian 1529 7-30-65 Granger Gardens DP 5 d S Main’s Melanie 357 6-30-53 Mrs. Ava Main ORX 2 s L Maisie Yakie 1395 8- 5-63 Granger Gardens DP 59 sf S Malta 1426 1-16-64 Edena Gardens V 38 d S Mambo (See T-V Mambo) Mamie 1032 4-16-58 Kahler Garden W 358 df S Mammouth Blue (See Tinari’s Mammoth Blue) Mammouth Red 358 7-11-50 Frank A, Tinari DR 58 s L Mamselle 748 11-30-55 Lyndon Lyon P 48 d S Manorville Beauty 1160 2-15-60 Madeline Hill ROC 58 sf L Maple Girl MA^DIE’S SERIES 359 1- 5-52 Edith B. Hendrix LBV 34 s L Fuchsia 362 4-26-50 Mrs. M. Eckhardt RX 359 s S Violet Bicolor 361 4-26-50 Mrs. M. Eckhardt VX 358 s S Purple 360 4-26-50 Mrs. M. Eckhardt DV 58 S S Mardi Gras (See Frathel’s Mardi Gras) Mardy s Elinor 1269 8-12-61 Mrs. Charles Milhaus DPX 3 d S Marilyn Kay 363 2-28-55 Mary Mayer LB 368 df S Marine 364 8-11-49 Clarissa Harris BVX 35 s L Marine Bouquet 365 4-29-51 Frank A. Tinari MB 5 d S Mariner Blue 1530 7-30-65 Granger Gardens MDBWC 2 d S Maritimer 1121 2-25-59 Mrs. J. A. Beach WPG 389 d S Mark Robert 989 3-10-58 Lyndon Lyon BX 8 sc SM Marmaduke 366 1-15-51 Mrs. Wm Rodda OVX 58 s L Maroon 367 4-27-50 Mrs. Fred P. George DR 3 s L Martha Lou 368 1-28-50 Mrs. F.M. Richardson LB 39 s S Martha Washington 369 5-17-52 Helen Montgomery LOX 2 s L Martha Washington (See Behnke’s Martha Washington) Marvella (See P.T. Marvella) Marvin s Silver Girl 692 1-26-52 Mrs. Floyd D. Marvin LB 457 s S Mary Lee 370 11-28-52 Mrs, L. H. Rose DP 5 s S Mary S. 371 2-25-53 Mrs. George Stanley MBV 35 s L Mary Sue 372 1-28-50 Mrs. F.M. Richardson LB 38 s L 71 REGISTRATION LIST Masquerade (See Caravan Masquerade) Masquerade (See Granger Gardens’ Masquerade) Master Blue 1465 Lyndon Lyon Masterpiece (See Caravan Masterpiece) Matchmate (See Granger Gardens^ Matchmate) Maumee Vesper 1575 11-22-65 Glass City of Toledo May Apple (See Crested Plato May Apple) May Basket 703 7-26-55 Mrs. Byrdena Woodley May Day 373 1-24-50 Mr, & Mrs. C, T. Hugnes Mayflower (See Pilgrim Mayflower) Mrs. John C. Wills May Greer 374 2- 3-50 May Melody (See Granger Gardens’ May Maytime 1365 6-13-63 Mediterranean Dusk 1284 6-28-62 Mediterranean Moonlight 1285 6-28-62 Melba 711 11-19-55 Melody (See American Melody) Melody Air 1110 1-30-59 Mentor Boy* AVS-48 Merry Go Round 1357 5-28-63 Me Too 375 7-13-54 Mi-Jo 693 2- 3-50 Midnight Seas 1330 11-21-62 Mildred 1035 4-16-58 Milky Way 376 1-19-52 Millie’s Rose 377 3-23-55 Mindy 1442 3-23-64 Mine Alone 378 5-14-53 Minnetonka 379 3-23-55 Mint Glow 1167 4- 4-60 Minuet (See Fischer’s Minuet) Mipal Edwin (See Crested Plato Mipal Ed Miramar (See P.T. Miramar) Mirror (See Niagara Mirror) Miss Battle Creek 380 9-17-52 Miss Cathy 381 4-10-54 Miss Des Moines 382 2-14-53 Miss Hammond 383 12-28-53 Miss Harriet 384 7-31-50 Miss Liberty 385 4-29-51 Miss Lou 786 6-20-56 Miss New York 386 12-31-54 Miss Norfolk 787 6-20-56 Miss Norwalk 847 12-29-56 Miss Ontario 387 1-15-55 Miss Rock Island 1191 11-12-60 Miss Springmaid 389 7-19-54 Miss St. Louis 390 3- 9-55 Miss Wisconsin 1039 9- 2-57 Missouri Waltz 388 6-12-53 Missy Kay 704 8-30-55 Mistletoe (See Richter s Mistletoe) Misty Blue 391 1-24-50 Misy Pink 753 3-15-56 Mohawk 392 2-22-54 Mojave 1115 2- 5-59 Mom’s Birthday 1553 9-18-65 Mona Lisa 811 9- 1-56 Monaco Pink 908 8- 4-57 B-VWC 8 dc S RV 359 sf L OX 38 sf S RVX 3 s L BVWC 35 s L Walter H Hope Volkmann Ireland Hope Ireland Richter’s Greenhouse LPX 3 DV 82 WBC 583 ROX 38 Select Violet House Merkle & Sons Champion’s African Violet George Wessale Mrs. John C. Wills Granger Gardens Kahler Garden Mrs. Carl Dick Madison Gardens Madison Gardens Granger Gardens Tonkadale Greenhouses Mary Meeds WPC 9 d S V 38 s S DB 78 sc S WBC 35 d S LBV 3 s L VWC 583 df S BX 58 sf S MB 3458 s S B 3 d S WOGC 58 sf SM DB 345 d SM BOWC 38 d LPX 2 d Anna L. Hall Granger Gardens Feme V. Kellar Mrs. R. Goins Mrs. J. B. Preston Tinari Greenhouses Helen Morgan Mary Meeds Helen Morgan General Putnam AVS Mrs. Florence Peterson Mrs. Geo. W. Benson Sr. Mrs. Cloud Robinson Mary Meeds Mrs. O.F. Isenberg Mrs. Joe Cooper, Jr. Mrs. George McIntosh Mrs. C. T. Hughes Lyndon Lyon Mrs. Philip B. Cole E. E. Hammond Mrs. H. R. Stine Madison Gardens Tinari Greenhouses DO 3458 s S DP 4 s S V 45 s L DVWC 458 s S DB 35 s L VWC 48 s S RO 458 d SM OX 9 d S DBWC 35 s L MB 6 s S DRVC 589 s L WPGC 359 d S LVX 45 s S woe 59 df S LBX 3 df S DB 56 s S RO 3569 s L LBV 3 s S LP 83 s S DBV 38 s L BVX 139 s S WPC 3 d L OX 3568 d SM DP 38 df S 72 REGISTRATION LIST Moondrift 746 12- 7-55 Behnke Nurseries V 38 s S Moonglow (See Shangri- -La Moonglow) Moonglow 393 7-16-49 Mrs, Homer C. Foltz RVX 2 s L Moonlight & Roses 1356 5-28-63 Champion’s African Violets MP 347 d L Moon Maid 808 9- 1-56 Madison Gardens woe 358 s S Moon Ripples 394 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers DBWe 3 d L Morning Glory 395 1-14-54 Julius Roehrs Co, RV 5 s S Most Precious (FratheFs Most Precious) Mound Of Pink 1466 7-24-64 Lyndon Lyon P 58 d S Mountain Rose 1064 8-20-58 Mrs, F, G. Spitz RP 38 d s Mr, Doctor 895 5-10-57 Mrs. A. C. Hofsomer LVX 38 d s Mrs, Abbott 396 7-25-51 Mrs. R. Abbott DBV 5 df L Mrs, Boles* AVS-48 Mrs. Frank Parker MBV 358 s s Mrs, Doctor 896 5-10-57 Mrs. A. C. Hofsommer ROX 458 s s Mrs. Emery 397 11- 8-50 Mrs, K. Cooper MB 35 s L Mrs, Nellie Firth 1129 5-29-59 Edith E. Waller LBV 38 d L Mt. Hood 398 10-23-52 Carolyn K. Rector woe 38 s S Mt. Lakes 1275 6-15-62 Mrs, Richard Carr DB 93 d s Mt. Lavo 1274 6-15-62 Mrs. Richard Carr 0 59 df s Mt. Skies 1344 3-20-63 Mrs. Richard Carr MB 59 d s Mulberry Girl 399 1-15-51 Feme V. Kellar DOX 45 s L Mutineer 400 1-18-52 Mrs, N.H. Sullivan BVX 48 s L My Bob (See Shangri-La My Bob) My Clara (See Shangri-La My Clara) My Flame My Friend My Gardenia My Hope My Leba My Love My Maryland My Own My Queen My Rosary (Se My Sin Myrtle* Myrtle Radtke N Naomi* s Afterglo Naomi’s Sno Bird Naughty Marietta Navarro Navy Belle Navy Bouquet Navy Girl Navy Queen Neptune* Never Lovelier (See Granger Gardens’ Never Lovelier) New Horizon (See Caravan New Horizon) 1301 10-19-62 Lyndon Lyon RX 8 dc S 1342 1-25-63 Ruth Kocinski MB 358 d S 401 1-28-55 Madison Gardens W 38 d S 1270 6-19-61 John H, Rymer MB 93 d L 402 6-30-54 Mrs. Mary Hines WROC 389 d S 403 12-30-50 Mrs, E.J. Housen PO 358 s S 961 11-25-57 Behnke Nurseries MB 289 d L i’s My Orchid ) 1271 4-19-61 Spoutz Greenhouses W 9 d L 768 4-13-56 Mrs, Chauncey Olson ROX 6 s S d Plato My Rosary) 990 3-10-58 Lyndon Lyon DPX 8 dc SM AVS-48 R, G. Baxter LBV 8 s S 404 4-22-53 Mrs, A. B. Cooper OX 478 s S 1000 3-27-58 Naomi’s African Violets DRP 3458 d S 1001 3-27-58 Naomi’s African Violets W 38 s S 405 7-11-50 Mrs. A.C. Hasenyager and Mrs, Fay Gillette MP 458 s SM 1141 9- 8-59 Carolyn K. Rector DV 38 d L 406 7-16-53 Mrs, F. Wadenstorer DBWe 45 s S 407 4-29-51 Frank A, Tinari DB 35 d L 408 12- 1-54 Frank A, Tinari DV 348 d L 409 7-16-53 Mrs. F. Wadenstorer WVC 5 s S AVS-48 Armacost & Royston New Jersey Girl 1430 NIAGARA SERIES Dawn 936 Mirror 705 Skies 706 Symphony 937 2-26-64 Mrs. Glenn B. Hudson 9- 7-57 9-20-55 9-20-55 9- 7-57 Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Nightshade (See Richter’s Nightshade) C.F. C.F. C.F. C.F. Richard Richard Richard Richard MBV 38 s L POX 45 s S LP 45 d S LVX 39 d L LBX 395 sf S DOX 5 sf S 73 REGISTRATION LIST Night Sky 1412 11-21-63 Champion's African Violets DB 378 d S Nile Green 411 3-23-55 Madison Gardens MOX 3459 d S Nina Noll 1593 2-16-66 Mrs. G. B. Hudson W 9 d S Nod 412 3- 9-50 Mrs. F. Parker LPVX 4 s s Norma 986 3- 6-58 Mildred B. Neilsen & Phyllis W. Seeley ROX 3456 s s Norseman* 413 AVS-48 Armacost & Royston MB 8 s s Norseman Bouquet 694 4-29-51 Frank A. Tinari MB 3 d s Norseman Supreme 414 1-17-50 Tinari Greenhouses MB 36 s L Northern Prize 415 11-16-54 Sheldon C. Reed MB 4 d S Nova Scotia Bluenose 1122 2-25-59 Mrs, J.A. Beach DPX 89 d s Nebraska skies 410 6-21-54 Mrs. Charles Reed BWC 38 sf L Number 32* AVS-49 Armacost & Royston MBV 3 s S Nyla Jean 416 12-29-50 Mrs. E.J. Housen owe 359 s S Nymph (See Crested Weeping Nymph) O Oak Leaf Cluster (See Elsted's Oak Leaf Cluster) Oak Leaf Girl OCEANSIDE SERIES 417 1-15-52 Edith B. Hendrix BX 48 s L Glamour Babe 1295 9-14-62 Mrs. F. Krumenacker MPX 59 df L " Skies 1294 9-14-62 Mrs. F. Krumenacker MBX 59 df S October Night 418 8-20-54 Mrs, Byrdena Woodley V 58 sf L Ohio Bountiful 419 12-31-54 R.G. Baxter Greenhouse P 3 d S Oklahoma 1050 7-20-58 Madison Gardens LB 3458 d M Old Black Joe 1154 11-22-59 Madison Gardens DB 359 df SM Old Fashion 754 3-15-56 Lyndon Lyon DP 38 d S Old Rose 420 2-17-50 Mrs. W.H. Odom RV 38 s L Old Rose Bouquet 421 12-31-54 Old Smoky (See Crested Plato Old Smoky) Omar Rose (See P.T. Omar Rose) Tinari Greenhouses R 35 d L Onondago Chief 743 11-30-55 Rienhardt's A. Violets WRC 389 d S Ora Lee 1265 3-10-62 Dorothy E. Lincoln MBX 3589 s S Orchid Ballet 422 5- 3-50 Mrs. Ned Blair RX 5 s L Orchid Beauty* AVS-48 Unknown OR 8 s S Orchid Blush 423 5- 3-53 Lela Reichert LO 5 s L Orchid Compacta 424 2- 1-51 Lela Reichert 0 3 s SM Orchid Eyes Orchid Girl* 425 7-19-49 G.P. McFarland LO 5 s L AVS-48 Unknown 0 45 s S Orchid Harmony 1584 12-20-65 Mrs. 0. G. Pierson 0 9s S Orchid Lace 426 5- 3-50 Mrs. Ruby Rains Ulery's Greenhouses Ulery's Greenhouses RO 45 s S Orchid Sunset 427 10- 9-52 DO 38 d s Orchid Velvet 428 10- 9-52 OX 356 s L Orchid Wing 429 8-25-51 Lela Reichert OX 3 s L Ordalia 1339 11-23-62 Mrs. W. Keith Myers OX 389 d L Organdy 999 3-24-58 Mrs. Chauncey Olson W 38 df L Oriental 430 8-22-50 Mrs. Ott Rule VB 8 s S Oriental Girl 431 1- 9-51 Mrs, Grace Gammell OX 4 s s Oriental Red OROS SERIES 1304 10-19-62 Lyndon Lyon R 8 dc s " Candida 432 8-17-51 Mrs. Frank Oros W 5 s L " Crimson 433 8-17-51 Mrs. Frank Oros R 5 s L " Dubonnet 434 8-26-49 Mrs, Frank Oros DR 35 s S " White Girl 435 8-26-49 Mrs. Frank Oros W 45 s S Overlay 436 11- 2-52 Select Violet House LBPC 2 s S P Pacifica (See P.T. Pacifica) Pacific Prince 437 6-12-50 Carolyn K. Rector DRV 3 s L Pacific Princess 438 7- 6-52 Carolyn K. Rector MVB 34 s L Pacific Redwood 439 6-19-52 Carolyn K. Rector VB 38 s L 74 RECilSTRATION LIST Pacific Shadows 440 6- -53 Carolyn K. Rector DV 5 s S Pack’s Lavender Star 441 Pageant (See Caravan Pageant) Page Boy (See T-V Page Boy) 8-11-52 Mrs, W,B. Pack, Jr. POC 35 s S Painted Ballerina 442 1-24-50 Mr, & Mrs, C.T. Hughes MVRX 4 s S Painted Doll 1427 1-16-64 Edena Gardens WRC 58 s SM Painted Face 1587 1-27-66 Tinari Greenhouses R PWC 15 sf S Painted Girl 443 10- 9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouses woe 48 s S Palomino 1243 8-17-61 Champion’s Violets DB or DBWe 7953 sf S Pandora 444 4- 8-54 Granger Gardens LB 4 s S Panorama 445 6-17-53 Mrs. E.L. Perdue MV 3 s L Pansy Girl 446 9-27-54 Mrs, Norene M. Kolb VX 548 s S Paradise 447 8-25-51 Lela Reichert DB 5 s SM Party Gown 1246 8-15-61 Champion’s A. Violets DP 758 s S Party Line 1276 6-19-62 Mrs. Elmer Kramer R 598 df S Pastel Lady 1346 3-25-63 Mrs. Glen B. Hudson OX 58 s L Pastel Swirl 1399 10-23-63 Tinari Greenhouses LPWC 53 d S Patti Anne 1105 1-26-59 Tinari Greenhouses WBC 48 d S Pat’s Parasol 1278 6-19-62 Mrs. Elmer Kramer RWC 598 s S Pats Pet 1550 9-13-65 Patio Dance (See T-V Patio Dance) Lyndon Lyon GX 5 d SM Paula 1362 5-29-63 Nicholas DeLandis LRX 8 s L Paul Martin (See Crested Plato Paul Martin) Peace (See Shangri-La Peace) Peacharino 1563 11-1 -65 Wests Greenhouse WPG 39 s S Peak Of Pink 1467 7-24-64 Lyndon Lyon PWC 8 dc S Pearl Drop 448 1-14-54 Julius Roehrs Co. WPG 5 s S Pearly Shells (See Richter’s Pearly Shells) Peg o’ My Heart 449 4- 8-54 Granger Gardens MPX 45 s S Penne Sue Pennsylvania 762 3-18-56 Mrs, Elmer Lakin MB 5 sf S Lavender 450 9- 4-51 Florence E. Yocum OX 39 s L Perfection 451 2-12-51 Edith B, Hendrix RVX 98 s M Periwinkle 452 12- 6-49 Mrs. Jennie Spoutz LBWe 3 s L Periwinkle Girl 453 2- 1-51 Lela Reichert LBWe 34 s S Periwinkle Supreme 454 6-12-52 Eva Letourneau LBWe 368 s L Perky Pink 945 11-17-57 John H, Rymer DP 8 d S Perky’s Bride 1272 6-19-61 John H. Rymer MP 34 d S Persian Blue PERSIAN SERIES 1369 6-24-63 Ann Tinari LB 9 d S Angel 1401 10-25-63 Manelta Lanigan WBC 579 d L Coquette 1417 11-29-63 Manelta Lanigan WRC 578 df S Delight 1400 10-25-63 Manelta Lanigan PX 579 df S Treasure Pert (See T-V Pert) 1402 10-25-63 Manelta Lanigan DPX 579 d SM Pert’n ‘Pretty 1597 3-14-66 Granger Gardens PWC 29 dc S Peter Pan 455 7- 1-50 Mrs. Wm T. Mears DBV 35 s S Philadelphia Belle 456 12-31-54 Frank A. Tinari WBC 345 d S Picadilly 739 11-30-55 Lyndon Lyon P 89 d S Pickaninny 1592 2- 3-66 R. & M. Watts DBVGC 35 df S Pied Piper 457 Pierrot (See P.T. Pierrot) 7- 1-50 Mrs. Wm T, Mears BVX 8 s L Pilgrim Main PILGRIM SERIES 458 6-18-55 Priscilla Alden Hutchens LB 584 d S Heritage 1541 8-26-65 Nelson Farm Violets DB 23 df S Hope 1576 11-24-65 Nelson Farm Violets MB 239 d S Mayflower 1542 8-26-65 Nelson Farm Violets PGC 35 df S Springtime 1577 11-24-65 Nelson Farm Violets DP 35 d S Yule 1543 8-26-65 Nelson Farm Violets R 35 df L 75 REGISTRATION LIST Pink Achievement 459 3-23-55 Tonkadale Greenhouses P 38 d S Pink Alaska 1155 11-27-59 Madison Gardens WPC 583 s SM Pink Anniversary 845 12-27-56 General Putman AVS DPX 69 s S Pink Babysbreath 815 10- 6-56 Violet Treasure House PWC 4 d S Pink Beauty* AVS-48 Holton & Hunkel P 89 s S Pink Begonia (See Bud'j 3 Pink Begonia) Pink Betty Boop 818 10- 4-56 Violet Treasure House LP 4 s L Pink Calypso 1206 3-24-61 Mrs, T.C. Fritz PWC 83 sf L Pink Caress (See Granger Gardens’ Pink Caress) Pink Cargo 1531 7-30-65 Granger Gardens PWC 3 d S Pink Carousel 1568 11- 8-65 Champion A. V. PGC 359 df S Pink Challenge 1182 9- 1-60 Mrs. Leo Spengler DP 983 d L Pink Cheer 460 11- 1-51 John R. Gent & Son DP 3 s S Pink Cheer Supreme 461 11-10-52 Henry Ten Hagen DPX 26 s L Pink Chiffon 809 9- 1-56 Madison Gardens LPO 358 sfc S Pink Coquette 1391 8- 5-63 Granger Gardens PWC 59 df S Pink Crest 1564 11- 1-65 Wests Greenhouse P 39 d L Pink Cushion 866 2-20-57 Lflery’s Greenhouses DP 38 d S Pink Cupid (See Bud’s Pink Cupid) Pink Cutie 462 4- 3-50 Mrs. Vernon S. Bottrell P 2 s SM Pink Dart (See Dot’s Pink Dart) Pink Dawn (See Madison Gardens’ Pink Dawn) Pink Delight 463 10- 9-52 Lflery’s Greenhouses LP 2 s L Pink Dilly 755 3-15-56 Lyndon Lyon DP 39 s SM Pink Eyed Jenny Girl 464 11- 2-52 Select Violet House LP 4 s S Pink Fantasy 465 5- 7-52 Behnke Nurseries DP 589 s L Pink Figurine 817 10- 6-56 Violet Treasure House DP 4 s S Pink Flare 750 12-23-55 Oliver W. Hopson DR 8 s L Pink Fringe tte 466 7-17-54 Fischer Flowers P 5 sf S Pink Frost 467 9-23-53 H. W. Niemann DPX 3 s S Pink Garden 957 11-25-57 Wilson Bros P 8 sf L Pink Geneva 907 8- 4-57 Tinari Greenhouses PWC 389 s S Pink Girl* AVS-48 R. G. Baxter P 48 s S Pink Glamour 904 6-25-57 Iva Mills P 35 s S Pink Honeysuckle 468 8-25-52 Lorna Anderson OX 8 s S Pink Ice 749 1- 5-56 H. E. Niemann LPX 36 s S Pink Ideal 469 3-23-55 Tonkadale Greenhouses LP 38 d S Pink Jade (See P. T. Pink Jade) Pink Jester 1598. 3-14-66 Granger Gardens P 239 d S Pink Joy 864 2-20-57 Ulery’s Greenhouses DP 38 s L Pink Lace (See Shangri- -La Lace) Pink Linda (See Tinari' 's Pink Linda) Pink Luster (See Tinari l’s Pink Luster) Pink Mademoiselle 1443 3-23-64 Madison Gardens P 358 d SM Pink Margaret (See T-V Pink Margaret) Pink Mayflower 1037 6- 2-58 Priscilla A. Hutchens P 458 d S Pink Mayflower Supreme 1038 6- 2-58 Priscilla A. Hutchens P 4568 d S Pink Melody 756 3-15-56 Lyndon Lyon MP 8 s SM Pink Miracle 883 3- 2-57 Fischer Greenhouses PX 8 s L Pink Overlay 470 11- 2-52 Select Violet House WPOC 2 s S Pink-o-Wink (See Bud’s Pink- •o-Wink) Pink Passion (See Gran ger Gardens’ Pink Passion) Pink Playboy (See T-V Pink Playboy) Pink Polka Dot 1444 3-23-64 Madison Gardens PX 358 d S Pink Popcorn 759 3-24-56 Priscilla A. Hutchens P 38 d S Pink Pride 1098 1-17-59 Mrs. Leah F. Paul MP 89 df S Pink Prince 471 8- 7-51 E.H. Thomas P 6 s L Pink Profile 1252 9-21-61 Tinari Greenhouses PGC 5 df S Pink Quadrille 816 10- 6-56 Violet Treasure House DP 4 d L Pink Ribbons 1273 8-16-61 Champion’s A. Violets LPX 72 s S Pink Riot 1190 9-22-60 West’s Greenhouses P 8 d L 76 REGISTRATION LIST Pink Rocket 472 3-23-55 Pink Sequins (See Fischer’s Pink Sequins) Pink Sheen Pink Sombrero Pink Swan Pink Tally-Ho Pink Tom Boy Pink Twist Pink Valentine (See Pink Victoria Pink Vivacious 473 10- 9-52 1061 8- 8-58 474 3- 5-55 814 10- 6-56 1156 11-23-59 838 12- 5-56 [’s Pink Valentine) 865 2-20-57 475 9-10-54 Pink Waltz (See Bud’s Pink Waltz) Pink Wasp 1497 11-30-64 Pink Waverly 887 4-16-57 Pink Wonder 476 12- 3-52 Pinnochio 477 5-14-53 Pin Up Girl 478 8- 1-51 Pixie (See DeLeon Pixie) Pixie (See Violette Pixie) Tonkadale Greenhouses Ulery’s Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Rosa Peters Violet Treasure House Madison Gardens Select Violet House Ulery’s Greenhouses Lela Reichert Dates Violetry Clarissa Harris Ulerys Greenhouses Granger Gardens Mrs. Opal Silcott DP 38 d S WPC 3 s S P 3 d S DP 34 d S P 8 d L MP 35 d SM MP 8 d SM P 3 d S MP 3 s S PX 35 sf S DP 5 sf L PY 9 Q. Q, DVWC 35 s SM RV 345 s L Plum Pretty 785 6-26-56 Mrs. Robert Bruce R 38 d L Plum Tip 1468 7-24-64 Lyndon Lyon LORC 38 sc S Pocahontas 1451 4-23-64 Dr. T. B. McKneely MP 38 s L Poinciano 1532 7-30-65 Granger Gardens DPX 2 sc S Polanaise (See Fischer' ’s Polanaise) Polaris 1200 2-21-61 Wilson Bros. DVWC 9 d L Pompadour 480 5-14-53 Granger Gardens woe 3 d L Pom Pom 1469 7-24-64 Lyndon Lyon ROWC 678 dc S Pomponette 479 3-23-55 Madison Gardens woe 43 df S Pony Boy (See Shawnee Pony Boy) Posy (See DeLon Posy) Powder Puff Blue 481 1- 3-52 Mrs. W. J. Rucker LBX 3 s L Prelude 770 5-24-56 Alta H. Schmelling LP 8 df S Premier 1472 9-14-64 Bob Kramer LOX 35 d L Pretty Penny 482 12- 2-54 Mrs. R. Rivenburg WBC 38 d S Pretty Proud (See Richter’s Pretty Proud) Prevue 1599 3-14-66 Granger Gardens DPX 5 df L Pride (See Dot’s Pride) Pride du Pont (See Rose’s Pride du Pont) Pride ’n Joy 778 5-28-56 Mrs. J V. McKillip, Sr. OB 359 d L Pride of Rochester (See Granger Gardens Pride of Rochester) Pride of St. Louis 1560 10-30-65 Bob Kramer WBC 359 df S Primrose (See Crested Plato Primrose) Prince (See Shangri-La Prince) Princess (See Shangri- La Princess) Princess (See Southern Princess) Princess Elizabeth 483 11-30-51 Mrs. Arthur A. Pyle RV 85 s L Princess Leila 484 7-20-49 Mrs, Velma Davis OP 8 d SM Princess Pat 485 3-23-55 Madison Gardens WBC 38 d S Princess Peggy 1192 12-10-60 Lillian K. Gander R 6 s L Prof. CarricK Wildon (See Crested Plato Prof. Carrick Wildon) Prof. Chapman 486 6- 2-52 Lorna Anderson LV 358 s L Prof. Evan Roberts (See Crested Plato Prof. Evan Roberts) Prom Queen 1533 7-30-65 Granger Gardens MBWe 2 s S P.T. SERIES Arctica 1099 1-25-59 Edena Gardens W 6 d S Beautiful Cloud 964 11-30-57 Edena Gardens RPX 8 d S Burma Ruby 965 11-30-57 Edena Gardens DR 38 s S Crown Jewel 1100 1-24-59 Edena Gardens LBOX 38 df L Dawn 1067 9-18-58 Edena Gardens LB 4 d M Eugenia 1101 1-25-59 Edena Gardens P 4 s L 77 REGISTRATION LIST Friendship 1583 12- 1-65 Frou-Frou 1068 9-18-58 Happy Mood 1102 1-24-59 Irish Colleene 1428 1-16-64 Lasso 1103 1-24-59 Lorea 1123 3- 7-59 Marvella 1174 5-22-60 Miramar 966 11-30-57 Omar Rose 1104 1-24-59 Pacifica 967 11-30-57 Pierrot 968 11-30-57 Pink Jade 1202 3- 6-61 Stardust 1069 9-18-58 Whimsy 969 11-30-57 Winsome 1124 3- 7-59 Puget Pearl 487 3- 6-53 Purity 488 10- 9-52 Pearl Thomas Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Edena Gardens Mrs. Henry Moore Ulery’s Greenhouses Purple (See Mardie’s Purple) Purple Beauty 489 10-28-49 Purple Bouquet 490 5-15-50 Purple Dawn 491 10- 9-52 Purple Falcon 1327 11-21-62 Purple Gem 492 2- 6-50 Purple Girl 493 10- 9-52 Purple Glory 494 8- 9-51 Purple Heather (See Crested Plato Purple Heather) Purple Honey 1120 2-24-59 Mrs. Geo. S. Vallin Purple Princess (See Granger Gardens’ Purple Princess) Purple Prince Supreme (See Tinari’s Purple Prince Supreme) Mrs. James B. Carey Sophie Gordon Ulery's Greenhouses Granger Gardens Mrs. W. H. Odom Ulery’s Greenhouses Florence Riechman Purple Rajah 888 4- 5-57 Purple Robe 1315 11- 9-62 Purple Shadows 495 12-29-50 Purple Sheen 496 8-25-52 Purple Trapunto 497 2-22-54 Bert S. Rosenbaum Kolb’s Greenhouses Mrs. E. J. Housen Lorna Anderson Mrs. Philip B. Cole P 8 d S W 2 d L DBV 46 sf S RGC 8 df S P 4 df SM OP 38 d S BV 38 d L O 5 d L ROX 93 d L LB 6 d S BWC 45 s M PWGC 83 d S BWGC 59 s S PX 8 s S ROX 48 s L RVX 358 s L W 3 d L V 2 s L DV 35 s L LV 3 s L VGC 593 s S DV 38 s L V 34 s S DV 3 s L VGC 359 df S V 38 d L V 5 sf L DV 39 s L DB 3 s S MBV 3 s S Purple Zig Zag 1602 3- 3-66 Madison Garden’s DVYC 358 d S Q Q. T. Explorer 1266 2-27-62 Quality Violet House DV 538 d L (Quaker Maid 498 2-22-55 Madison Gardens BWC 345 d S Queen (See Shangri- -La Queen) Queen (See Caravan Queen) Queenaire 1281 7-15-62 Mrs. Lee D. Monroe V 35 d S (Jueen Betty 499 10- 9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouses WX 83 s S Queen Biruta 500 1-14-54 Julius Roehrs Co. woe 5 s S (Jueen Geneva 501 8- 1-51 Mrs. Opal Silcott MBWe 3458 s L Queen of Hearts 502 8-27-51 Mrs. Watson S. Green OX 458 s M Queen’s Cushion 858 2-20-57 Ulery’s Greenhouses RV 3 d S Queensroyal 503 4- 8-54 Granger Gardens V 34 d S Queens Tiara 1603 3- 3-66 Madison Garden’s RWC 3 d S Queen Victoria 799 8-24-56 Mrs. A. C. Hasenyager LB 589 sf L Quelques Fleurs 789 6-20-56 Helen Morgan VX 5 s L R Rabbit Ears 1319 11-20-62 Tinari Greenhouses OX 83 s S Racy Red 1184 9-12-60 Lyndon Lyon R 38 sc SM Radiant Chantilly 504 10- 1-50 Mrs. P.H. Scully RVX 5834 s L Rainbow Doll 771 4- 4-56 Mrs. Ray Rivenburg WPC 34 d SM Rainbow King 505 5-14-53 Granger Gardens owe 38 s S Ranee 506 9-18-50 Edith B. Hendrix MBX 3 s S Rare Coin (See San Juan’s Rare Coin) 78 REGISTRATION LIST Raspberry Beauty 1491 11-25-64 Raspberry Pink 991 3-10-58 Raspberry Revel 1108 1-29-59 Raspberry Sherbet 1157 11-27-59 Razzle Dazzle 1286 7-24-62 Rebel (See Richter’s Rebel) Red Albino Girl 507 6-29-53 Red Beauty 508 1-22-55 Red Buttons 775 4-28-56 Redcap 509 1-26-53 Red Coat 1534 7-30-65 Red Crown (See Richter’s Red Crown) Red Dawn 510 10-28-49 Red Duke 511 1-15-51 Red Elfin Girl 512 3-17-53 Red Feather (See Shawnee Red Feather) Red Frills 513 8-14-50 Red Girl Champion 514 2- 1-51 Red Glow 910 8-14-57 Redhead* AVS-48 Red Honey 1551 9-13-65 Red King 515 2-22-54 Red Lady 516 3- 8-54 Redland* AVS-48 Red Melody 1312 11- 9-62 Red Raider 899 6-10-57 Red Rave 517 8-25-51 Red Rich 1500 2-10-65 Red Riding Hood 518 1-19-52 Red Roses 1604 3- 3-66 Red Sue 519 4- 6-50 Red Sunset 1322 11-20-62 Red Surprise 520 1-24-50 Red Velvet 521 10- 9-52 Red Waves 522 4- 1-50 Red Wing 523 8-25-51 Red Wing (See Ulery’ s Red Wing) Redwood Ballad (See San Juan s Redwood Regal Wine 524 12- 6-49 Regency 525 10- 2-54 Renaissance 1052 7-20-58 Renee 946 11-16-57 Rene Edmundson 1390 8- 5-63 Renie Roper Reny’s Ruffles RICHTER’S SERIES 526 2-14-52 1410 11-21-63 Alabaster 1135 8-23-59 Candy Lace 1136 8-23-59 Carmelita 1298 9-25-62 Charm Song 1137 8-19-59 Cheerleader 1606 3-30-66 Clearwater 1474 10- 5-64 Confection 1299 9-25-62 Diamond Lil 1297 9-25-62 Green Dawn 1138 8-23-59 Gumdrop 1241 5-14-61 Highland Beau 1414 11-25-63 Indiana Doll 1179 9- 1-60 La Femme 1242 5-14-61 Mistletoe 1139 8-23-59 Nightshade 1240 5-14-61 Pearly Shells 1607 3-30-66 Pretty Proud 1608 3-30-66 Earl T. Kolb Lyndon Lyon Everglad Violet House Madison Gardens Annalee Violetry Mrs. Annie Ostolski Ruth F. Yoars Mrs. J. W. Hart Olga Rolf Tiemann Granger Gardens Mrs. James B. Carey Mrs. Wm, Rodda Mrs. Will E. Wilson Mrs, Clarence C. Andeirson Lela Reichert Tinari Greenhouses Merkel & Sons Lyndon Lyon Ulery’s Greenhouses Lflery’s Greenhouses V. S. Starr Kolb’s Greenhouses Frankson Flower Farm Lela Reichert Ernest Fisher Mrs. Carl Dick Madison Garden’s Mrs. E. B. Caldwell Tinari Greenhouses Mrs. C. T. Hughes Ulery’s Greenhouses Mrs. G.F. Pendleton Lela Reichert ROX 5 df S DPX 38 d S R 389 d S OVC 358 d SM DPBC 4578 d S Ballad) Mrs. Jennie Spoutz Fischer Greenhouses Madison Gardens Richter’s Greenhouse Granger Gardens Mrs. Leslie S. Heck Rose Knoll Gardens Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Richter’s Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse Greenhouse LR 47 s SM VRX 2 s L RX 38 s S R 38 s S R 29 s S MR 389 s S R 35 s L RX 47 s M DO 48 s SM DR 345 s S RX 38 s SM R 38 s S RPX 2 dc S RX 3 s S DR 34 s S RX 38 s S R 8 d S RX 38 s S DR 43 s S R-P 23 d S-M OVX 354 s L DP 38 d S DRV 5 s S RWC 8 s SM VRX 58 s S RX 9 s L R 35 s L DRX 38 s L OR 2 d L BV 56 df L BWC 3568 d SM MB 4 d S BX 39 d S W 3 s L DPGC 359 df S WGC 38 d S WPGC 5 sf S DP 5 d S LB 8 d S DP 3 d L LB 8 d S LPGC 583 df S MPX 83 d S PGC 5 d S P 52 d S WRC 38 d S PGC 82 d S DP 52 d S W 38 sf S DB 82 d S MP 38 d L MPX 38 d S 79 REGISTRATION LIST Rebel 1296 9-25-62 Richter's Greenhouse DBV 83 d S Red Crown 1180 9- 1-60 Richter's Greenhouse R 83 d S Stained Glass 1181 9- 1-60 Richter's Greenhouse WRC 853 sf S Wedgewood 1140 8-23-59 Richter's Greenhouse LB 5 d S Whipped Cream 1415 11-25-63 Richter’s Greenhouse W 58 d S Rippling Blue 527 7-15-49 Mrs. John C. Doell BV 35 s S Rippling Geneva (See Gent's Rippling Geneva) Rippling Rhythm 852 1-30-57 Lutie Dunlap DO 358 d S Rippling Taffeta 1586 1-21-66 Mrs. J. L. Ricker V 25 s L Robinhood 529 3- 8-54 Granger Gardens RX 2 s L Rock 'n Roll 902 6-25-57 Margaret Berggren V 5 sf S Roehrs Lilac 530 1-14-54 Julius Roehrs Co. LO 2 s L Roehrs Rose 531 1-14-54 Juluis Roehrs Co. PX 3 s S Romance (See Crested Plato Romance) Romance 532 1- 6-54 Shaffer's Tropical Gardens OB 39 d S Roman Rose 1375 6-24-63 Frank Tinari DPWC 3 d S Rosalie 533 12- 6-54 Ruth F. Yoars RX 5 s L Rosalinda (See Granger Gardens' Rosalinda) Rose' Anna Pink Dresden 535 4- 5-54 Rosa 0. Peters DP 38 d S Rosa Mae 534 5-29-53 Mrs. John Nelson DP 4 s S Rose Chimes 536 1-24-50 Mr. & Mrs. C. T. Hughes MRV 3 s S Rose Double 537 10- 9-52 Ulery's Greenhouse PWC 3 d L Rose Ellevia 538 9- 4-51 Florence E. Yokum DPX 38 s S Rose Frills (See T- -V Rose Frills) Rosefroth (See T-V Rosefroth) Rose Glow 881 2- 1-57 Ulery's Greenhouses DP 389 s S Rose Prom (See T- V Rose Prom) Rose of Sharon 540 4-18-55 Priscilla A, Hutchens OX 38 s L Rose of Tibet 1197 2-14-61 John T. Buckner MPGC 9 d S Rose ' Onna Maple 539 3-15-50 Rosa 0. Peters DBV 35 s L Rose ' Onna Swirl 695 3-15-50 Rosa 0. Peters MBV 345 s L Rose Perfection 541 2-17-52 Edith B. Hendrix RV 48 s M Rose Pink Queen 542 4-10-54 Granger Gardens DP 4 d S Rose Red 543 5-18-55 Merilees A. Violets RO 8 d S ROSE'S SERIES Eddie Boy 544 3-23-54 Mrs. Luther H. Rose VB 5 s S Lollipop 545 3-23-54 Mrs. Luther H. Rose B 46 s L Pride Dupont 546 3-23-54 Mrs. Luther H. Rose LB 6 s L Sally Ann 547 3-23-54 Mrs. Luther H. Rose DB 46 sf L Rosette Red 548 1- 9-51 Mrs. F. W. Gammell R 48 s L Rose Wing (See Granger Gardens' Rose Wing) Rosy Blue 549 12- 6-49 Mrs. Jennie Spoutz RP 8 s L Rosy Morn 1372 6-24-63 Frank Tinari DP 3 d S Rosy Red 550 5- 3-50 Mrs. Frank Oros PR 5 s S Rosy Snowstorm (See T-V Rosy Snowstorm) Round Robin 1159 1-20-60 Ruth M. Sabiers DP 38 d S Royal Blue Trailer (See Tinari’s Royal Blue Trailer) Royal Girl Royal Glory Royalist Royal Nocturne Royal Ripples Royal Robe Royal Scot Royal Velvet Ruby Bouquet Ruby Glow 551 3-18-54 Ulery’s Greenhouses 779 5-30-56 Mrs. Chester H. Graham 1492 11-25-64 Earl T. Kolb (See Grar^er Gardens' Royal Nocturne) 552 11- 4-51 553 4-18-55 554 10- 9-52 555 8- 9-51 556 3- 8-54 1600 3-14-66 Rudolph (See Elsted's Rudolph) Rudolph's Sister (See Elsted's Rudo^h's Sister) Ruffled Bi 840 12- 5-56 Select Violet House Ruffled Geneva 887 2- 1-57 Ulery's Greenhouses Sophia Baker E.E. Hammond Ulery's Greenhouses Mrs. Nicholas F. Sebera Frank A. Tinari Granger Gardens MB 48 s S MB 38 d L B 35 sf S owe 5 sf L RVWC 5 sf S OX 38 d L RV 35 s L RO 2 d S RP 29 dc S BWC 68 sf S BWC 35 sf S 80 REGISTRATION LIST Ruffled Nylon (See Ruffled Prince Ruffled Queen Ruffled Rose Dust Ruffled Triumph Ruffled White Ruffles* Crested Plato Ruffled Nylon) 557 12-18-52 Mrs, Irvin R. Furnish MB 3 sf L 558 3- 8-54 Ulery’s Greenhouses BR 36 sf L 1194 1- 5-61 Mrs, Elinor Rodda DP 853 sf L 559 2-23-53 Peggie Schulz DVB 358 sf S 560 3- 8-54 Good & Reese W 4 sf L AVS-48 Mrs. Elsie Freed LBV 39 s S Ruffles (See Reny’s Ruffles) Ruth Yoars (See Crested Plato Ruth Yoars) S Sailor Boy* Sailor Girl Sailor’s Delight Sailor’s Sweetheart Salem Gem Salem Maiden Sally’s Doll Sally Ann (See Rose’j Sandra’s Choice San Juan SAN JUAN’S SERIES Alice Dimmick Rare Coin Redwood Ballad Sugar Dip Tall Talk •La Sabre Dancer) Armacost & Royston LB 3 s S Ulery’s Greenhouses MB 4 s S Ulery’s Greenhouses MB 4 d S Madison Gardens LB 5843 d SM Mrs, Jessie M. Lewis OWC 3 s S Mrs. Jessie M. Lewis O 3 Mrs. Armin C. Hofsommer RO 483 561 AVS-48 10- 9-52 562 3- 8-54 804 9- 1-56 563 2- 8-53 564 11-27-50 857 2- 7-57 Sally Ann) 565 8- 2-54 566 7- 9-54 567 4- 9-55 568 4- 5-55 569 4- 5-55 570 4- 5-55 571 4- 5-55 Mrs. Earl Morris Irene Knapp Irene Knapp Irene Knapp Irene Knapp Irene Knapp Irene Knapp Santa Maria (See Granger Gardens’ Santa Maria) Sapphire* AVS-48 W. D. Holley Saraband (See Fischer’s Saraband) Sarah Ann 572 3-31-52 Mrs. Ralph Waidelich Savannah Sweetheart (See Granger Gardens’ Savannah Sweetheart) Scandal (See T-V Scandal) Sea Queen 573 1- 9-50 Select Double Garnet 574 12-31-54 Semidouble Blue Bouquet 575 4-29-51 September Song (See Granger Gardens’ September Song) Serenity 576 12-11-54 Mrs. George McIntosh Setauket Belle 1043 7-15-58 ‘ ~ ‘ Mrs, Feme Kellar Select Violet House Frank A. Tinari BRC 3 B 58 woe 83 s woe 83 d R 93 df OWC 93 d DO 583 d DV 8 s S MB 3 s L OX DR LB 8 d L Mrs, Culver Davis BWC 32 LO 95 Seven Veils (See T-V Seven Veils) Shadows 1546 8-26-65 Mrs. Ralph Watts DRX 23 d S Shadrach 577 3-23-55 Madison Gardens V 8 d SM Shag (See Granger Gardens’ Shag) Shamrock (See Crested Plato Shamrock) SHANGRI-LA SERIES Angel Song 1307 10-22-62 Bob Neprash Nursery MP 591 d L Angle Wings 1309 10-22-62 Bob Neprash Nursery P 58 d L Cupid’s Dart 1306 10-22-62 Bob Neprash Nursery DP 591 d L Dream 1257 10- 2-61 Bob Neprash Nursery DP 5 d L Enchantment 1380 7-20-63 Bob Neprash Nursery DP 2 d L Moonglow 1381 7-20-63 Bob Neprash Nursery BGC 5 sf S My Bob 1404 11-18-63 Bob Neprash Nursery BWC 2 d L My Clara 1258 10- 2-61 Bob Neprash Nursery MP 8 d S Peace 1405 11-18-63 Bob Neprash Nursery W 39 d S Pink Lace 1406 11-18-63 Bob Neprash Nursery DP 5 df L Prince 1256 10- 2-61 Bob Neprash Nursery DB 93 d L Princess 1382 7-20-63 Bob Neprash Nursery P 5 df L Queen 1259 10- 2-61 Bob Neprash Nursery MB 149 d S Saber Dancer 1308 10-22-62 Bob Neprash Nursery DB 91 d L 81 REGISTRATION LIST SHAWNEE SERIES Blue Feather 1237 5-17-61 Susannah Smith B 4536 s L Chief 1236 5-17-61 Susannah Smith DV 6543 sf L Pony Boy 1239 5-17-61 Susannah Smith DP 5936 sf L Red Feather 1238 5-17-61 Susannah Smith RO 5936 sf L Sherri 578 2- 3-50 Mrs. John C. Wills MB 8 s L Sherry 1445 3-23-64 Madison Gardens DPX 358 d SM Showboat 1280 6-19-62 Mrs. Elmer Kramer owe 59 d L Showoff 1203 3-12-61 Helen Coleman DB 5 sf L Show Pink 579 11- 7-52 Henry Ten Hagen DP 68 s L Show Star 774 4-17-56 Henry Ten Hagen PBC 38 s S Sierra Giant 1332 11-21-62 Granger Gardens VWC 83 d S Silhouette 580 3- 8-54 Fischer Flowers DBWe 5 sf L Silly 581 7-19-54 Mrs. John Slivka OX 3 s S Silver Anniversary 1204 3-12-61 Helen Coleman RWC 759 sf L Silver Beauty 582 1-14-54 Julius Roehrs Co. LO 5 s L Silver Carnival 1247 8-15-61 Champion's A. Violets DBWe 759 sf S Silver Crest 1161 3- 4-60 Mrs. Duane L. Champion WBC 7538 df S Silver Field 1142 9- 8-59 Carolyn K, Rector WBC 83 d S Silver Flute 833 11- 8-56 Mrs, Duane L. Champion WBC 587 s S Silver Moon 583 10-23-52 Carolyn K. Rector W 8 s S Silver Shadows 1316 11- 9-62 Kolb's Greenhouses WX 5 df L Silver Threads 1248 8-25-61 Champions A. Violets BWC 753 d S Silvertip 584 4-18-55 E. E. Hammond ORWC 93 d s Silver Token 585 4-10-54 Granger Gardens W 4 s SM Silver Waves 979 12-23-57 Mrs. Elmer Lakin W 593 sf s Sir Anthony 1290 9- 6-62 Mrs, L. Clyde Williams WVC 93 d s Sir Lancelot 586 4- 8-54 Granger Gardens OVX 2 s L Skies (See Oceanside Skies) Sky Blue* AVS-48 Merkel & Sons LB 5983 s s Sky Blue Princess 1053 7-20-58 Madison Gardens MB 58 d M Sky Blue Supreme 587 7- 5-49 Mrs. Irvin R. Furnish LB 568 s S Sky Blue Trailer (See Tinari' ’s Sky Blue Trailer) Skylark (See Champion's Sky] Lark) Skyline 1292 9-10-62 Mrs. Elmer Kramer LBGWC 3 s L Skyway 1116 2- 5-59 E. E. Hammond MB 8 s L Skywayman 1143 9- 8-59 Carolyn K. Rector LB 8 d S Sleeping Beauty 1054 7-20-58 Madison Gardens DOWC 8 d S Slopoke (See Crested Plato Slopoke ) Smoky 588 12-26-53 Mrs. R. Rivenburg OVX 28 s S Sno Bird (See Naomi s Sno Bird) Snow Ballet (See Granger Gardens' Snow Ballet) Snow Fall (See Granger Gardens' Snow Fall) Snow Finch 962 11-29-57 Behnke Nurseries WVC 3458 s S Snow Flake 589 11-28-52 Mrs. L. H. Rose W 3 s S Snow Flake (See Crested Plato Snow Flake) Snow Girl 590 3- 8-54 Ulery’s Greenhouses W 485 s S Snow Line 591 3- 8-53 Fischer Flowers owe 38 d L Snow Peak 935 9- 6-57 Mrs, Vernon J. Pease W 78 s S Snow Prince 592 10- 9-52 Ulery's Greenhouses W 38 s L Snow Princess 593 8- 7-50 May & Oscar Kunkel WPC 8 s SM Snow Storm 594 5-15-50 Mrs. Alex W. Taylor W 3 s L Snow Trailer (See Tinari's Snow Trailer ) Snowy Smile (See KuhTs Snowy Smile) Snowy Princess 880 2- 1-57 Ulery's Greenhouses ROX 837 s S Soft White 1605 3- 3-66 Madison Garden's W 3568 d S Solange 595 7-19-54 Mrs, John Slivka WBC 3 s L Soldier Boy 596 9-29-50 Mrs. Iva Montondo RV 3 s L Sonja 963 11-25-57 Behnke Nurseries DPVC 89 s L So Sweet 973 12-11-57 Select Violet House PWC 5 df S SOUTHERN SERIES Coquette 1091 12-15-58 Mrs. T.C. Fritz woe 53 sf L 82 REGISTRATION LIST Pink Princess 1089 10-31-58 Sweetheart 1207 3-24-61 Span 992 3-10-58 Spanish Lace 870 2- 1-57 Sparkling Gold 1055 7-20-58 Sparkling Waters 807 9- 1-56 Special One 1231 5- 8-61 Spic 993 3-10-58 Spindrift 793 8- 5-56 Splash 712 11-19-55 Spoon Girl 597 9-18-50 Spootnick 1498 11-30-64 Spring Beauty 598 8-25-52 Mrs. T. C. Fritz Mrs. T. C. Fritz Lyndon Lyon Ulery’s Greenhouses Madison Gardens Madison Gardens H. C. Parker Lyndon Lyon Richter’s Greenhouse Richter’s Greenhouse Edith B. Hendrix Dates Violetry Lorna Anderson Spring Finery (See T-V Spring Finery) Spring Sky 599 1-14-54 Spring Song 952 10-27-57 Springtime (See Kaw Valley Springtime) Springtime (See Pilgrim Springtime) Spun Velvet (See Granger Gardens Spun Velvet) Stagestruck (See T-VStagestruck) Stag Line (See T-V Stag Line) Stained Glass (See Richter’s Stained Glass) Julius Roehrs Co. Everglad Violet House Starch White 600 11- 6-54 Star Dust 1056 7-20-58 Star Gazer 1496 11-30-64 Stardust (See P.T. Stardust) Starglow 601 3- 8-54 Starlace 602 4-10-54 Star Pink 994 3-10-58 Starstruck 1371 6-24-63 Startling 1305 10-19-62 Star Trailer (See Tinari’s Star Trailer) Statuette 1057 7-20-58 Storm Girl (See Kaw Valley Storm Girl) Stranger 1036 4-16-58 Miss Daisy Jones Madison Gardens Tinari Greenhouses Fischer Flowers Granger Gardens Lyndon Lyon Frank Tinari Lyndon Lyon Madison Gardens Kahler Garden Strawberry Frosting (See Westwinds Strawberry Frosting) Strawberry Sherbet (See Bergen Strawberry Sherbet) Strawberry Shortcake 1509 4-19-65 R. J. Taylor Strelitzia (See Crested Weeping Strelitzia) Strike Me Pink (See Bud’s Arike Me Pink) Suddenly 1378 6-24-63 Frank Tinari Sugar Babe 603 12- 3-54 Tinari Greenhouses Sugar Dip (See San Juan’s Sugar Dip) Sugar Plum Fairy 1385 8- 5-63 Granger Gardens Sultan (See Caravan Sultan) Summer Breeze (See Crested Plato Summer Breeze) Summer Cloud (See T-V Summer Cloud) Summer Dream (See T-V Summer Dream) Summer Skies 604 Sunbonnet Baby 605 Sundance 606 S undream 607 Sunrise 608 Sunset Glo 1130 Sunset Glory 609 Sunset Lane 610 Sunset Maiden 611 Surf side 1476 Swanee 708 Sweet Clover 1063 Sweetest Blue 1535 11- 2-52 Select Violet House 6- 11-52 Mrs. A. J. Waller 4- 8-54 Granger Gardens 3- 8-54 Fischer Flowers 10- 9-52 Ulery’s Greenhouses 5- 29-59 Edith E. Waller 3-28-55 Mrs. Paul Chandler 3-16-52 Carolyn K. Rector 3-28-55 Mrs. Paul Chandler 10-10-64 Ethel W. Champion 9-23-55 Mrs, J. Frathel 8-12-58 Mrs. D. L. Champion 7- 30-65 Granger Gardens MP 43 d S woe 53 sf S MP 83 dc S RV 536 sf L RYC 56 sf SM VBC 593 s S BWC 683 d S MB 83 dc S DP 83 s S OBC 8 s S BV 8 s SM RP 8 sf SM P 2 s S LB 5 s L BWC 98 s S W 4 s S LO 583 sf SM BWC 9 d S W 5 sf S WBC 6 sf S DP 83 sc SM DVWC 5 sc S OBC 9 dc S DB 56 s SM WBC 58 sf L RP 38 d L OXWC 3 s S owe 84 s S DPGC 59 d S WBC 2 s L owe 583 s S ROX 38 df L O 5 sf S OX 32 s L LP 43 d S DR 3 d L LO 35 s S DR 4358 d L MB 37 d L OVX 543 d S DP 983 d L LB 2 d S 83 REGISTRATION LIST Sweetheart (See Southern Sweetheart) Sweetheart 612 1-15-51 Mrs. Wm. Rodda Sweetheart Blue (See Granger Gardens’ Sweetheart Blue) Sweet Leilani (See Tinari’s Sweet Leilani) Sweet Memory 747 12- 7-55 Behnke Nurseries Sweet Pammy Bruce 1260 10-26-61 Mrs. W. Keith Myers Sweetpea Pink 855 2- 1-57 Bill Smithson Sweet Pea Red Girl (See Kehl’s Sweet Pea Red Girl) Sweet Refrain 998 3-10-58 Behnke Nurseries Sweet Song 980 12-16-57 Mrs. Elmer Lakin Swirling Girl 613 2-12-51 Edith B. Hendrix Swirling Petticoats (See T-V Swirling Petticoats) Swiss Pansy 953 10-27-57 Switzerland Sunset 1208 4-24-61 Sylvia Ann 1291 9- 6-62 Symphony (See Niagara Symphony) Everglad Violet House Mrs. Irvin R. Furnish Mrs. L. Clyde Williams Taj Mahal 614 12-21-54 Tall Tales 1302 10-19-62 Tall Talk (See San Juan’s Tall Talk) Tammie Rae 763 3-18-56 Tammy 1293 9-11-62 Tattered Pink 1313 11- 9-62 Technicolor 696 4- 6-55 Temptation 615 6-17-53 Tennessee Beauty 1090 10-31-58 Tennessee Pink 1024 5- 1-58 Terrylin 1574 11-19-65 TexAnn 616 9-23-50 Texas Bouquet 1368 6-13-63 Texas Fringe 617 7-21-53 Texas Goliath (See T- -V Texas Goliath) Texas Picture 1585 12-20-65 That’s My Baby 1609 4- 9-66 The Californian 1419 11-30-63 Theresa Moeller 1329 11-21-62 Thesis Red 1493 11-25-64 Thistle 618 4- 5-53 Thunderhead 619 3- 9-51 Thunderhead (See Granger Gardens’ Thui Tiana 947 11-16-57 Time 995 3-10-58 Timbertop 1559 10-11-65 Timbuc-Tutie 1283 6-28-62 Tim Tam 1189 9-22-60 TINARI’S SERIES Amazon Blue Eyes 620 1-17-50 America 621 1-17-50 Blue Eyes 622 1-17-50 Blue Flute 623 1-17-50 Double Mentor Boy 624 1-17-50 Geneva Trailer 625 12-31-54 Mammouth Blue 626 1-17-50 Pink Linda 1459 7-13-64 Pink Luster 627 4-29-51 Supreme 628 1-17-50 Royal Blue Trailer 629 12-31-54 Sky Blue Trailer 630 12-31-54 Richter’s Greenhouse Lyndon Lyon Mrs. Elmer Lakin Select Violet House Kolb’s Greenhouses John P. Griffen Mrs. E. L. Perdue Mrs. T. C. Fritz Mrs. Sam O. Nichols Mrs. R. Watts V. V. Waite W, H. Volkmann Mrs. Geo. S. Vallin Mrs. O. G. Pierson Mrs. H. N. Tuveson Victor Constantinov Granger Gardens Earl T. Kolb Lela Reichert Margaret Travis lerhead) Richter’s Greenhouse Lyndon Lyon Dr. Sydney Crawcour Hope Ireland West’s Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses Tinari Greenhouses R 38 s S DP 83 d S DP 932 d S DP 4 d M DPX 3 d S LP 93 d S B 4 s S WBC 98 s S DP 3689 s L PRC 93 d S OPWC 9 s SM PVC 8 sc S P 45 s S DPGC 5 sf S PX 5 sf S OX 3458 s SM LOX 3 s L MB 32 d L DP 38 s S V 39 d S VX 58 s S DRX 3 d S VX 35 sf S LP 9 s-d L OVC 26 s S PGC 5 d L MPX 43 d S R 5 sf S O 3 d S W 36 s L RO 4 d S MOX 38 sc S MB 56 d S WBC 53 s L P 32 d S LB 368 s L LB 356 s L LB 38 s L MBV 6 sf L DV 3 d L DBWC 3 s S DB 36 s L DP 38 d L P 38 s L DV 6 s S DB 3 d L LB 2 d S 84 REGISTRATION LIST Snow Trailer Star Trailer Sweet Leilani Pink Twist Wild Girl Tinted Lady* Tinted Star Tiny Doll Tiny Lady Tiny Rose Tip-Wood Blue Tip-Wood Pink Tomboy Topaz* Topaz Amazon 632 12-31-54 Tinari Greenhouses 631 12-31-54 Tinari Greenhouses 1251 9-21-61 Tinari Greenhouses 1321 11-20-62 Tinari Greenhouses 633 12-31-54 Tinari Greenhouses AVS-48 769 4-13-56 Mrs, Chauncey Olson 634 3-14-53 Mrs. John Nelson 635 5-28-53 Mrs, John Nelson 1552 9-13-65 Lyndon Lyon 636 1-22-52 Mrs. John Q. Rumbaugh 637 1-22-52 Mrs, John Q. Rumbaugh 638 6-12-53 Mrs, Roy Van Buskirk AVS-48 W.D, Holley 639 2- 6-50 Mrs. W* H, Odom W 2 s BWC 3 d BWC 9 df P 5 df MBX 34 s LB 358 s LOX 38 s BOC 458 s R 45 s SM MP 9 dc M DB 2 DP 2 VBX 35 DBV 38 DB 36 Top Sail (See Granger Gardens' Top Sail) Torchy 948 11-16-57 Richter's Greenhouse Touch Me Not (See Granger Gardens' Touch Me Not) 1145 11-24-59 Mildred S. W. Downes Tranquility Transylvania Cabaret Girl 802 Traveler's Sunset Strip 1132 6-23-59 Treasure (See Persian Treasure) T TP QQl P Trifari (See Ulery's Tropical Twilight Tufted Beauty Tunia's Cleveland Indian Tunia's Double Snow Queen Turtle Dove Tuxedo (See T-V Tm T-V SERIES Beaumont Beauty Bubbles Bunny hop Chaperone Cut Velvet Flirty Eyes Handsome Impudence Jazz Jealousy Mambo Page Boy Patio Dance Pert Pink Margaret Pink Play Boy Rose Frills Rosefroth Rose Prom Rosy Snowstorm Scandal Seven Veils Spring Finery Stagestruck Stag Line Summer Dream Summer Cloud 8-22-56 Mrs. John Buynak Select Violet House 951 11-17-57 Trifari) 1279 6-19-62 640 1- 6-54 641 8- 8-49 642 6-21-53 1565 11- 1-65 cedo) 713 11-25-55 714 lL-25-55 715 11-25-55 716 11-25-55 717 11-25-55 823 10- 6-56 718 11-25-55 720 11-25-55 721 11-25-55 719 11-25-55 722 11-25-55 723 11-25-55 724 11-25-55 725 11-25-55 825 10- 6-56 826 10- 6-56 726 11-25-S5 727 11-25-55 728 11-25-55 729 11-25-55 822 10- 6-56 824 10- 6-56 730 11-25-55 731 11-25-55 732 11-25-55 733 11-25-55 734 11-25-55 Pauline Kuntz Mrs, Elmer Kramer RP 8 s S W 3489 d S DV 48 s SM R 29 s SM DB 3456 s S WVC 695 df L Shaffer's Tropical Gardens WOC 9 d L Mrs, Frank Pochurek Helen Pochurek West Greenhouse Mrs. George S. Vallin Mrs. George S. Vallin Mrs. George S. Vallin Mrs, George S, Vallin Mrs, George S, Vallin Violet Treasure House Mrs. George S. Vallin Mrs, George S. Vallin Mrs, George S. Vallin Mrs. George S, Vallin Mrs. George. S. Vallin Mrs. George S. Vallin Mrs. George S. Vallin Mrs. George S. Vallin Violet Treasure House Violet Treasure House Mrs. George S. Vallin Mrs, George S. Vallin Mrs, George S, Vallin Mrs, George S, Vallin Violet Treasure House Violet Treasure House Mrs, George S. Vallin Mrs. George S, Vallin Mrs, George S, Vallin Mrs. George S. Vallin Mrs. George S. Vallin DR 8 s S W 2 d S B 56 d L WBC 3 s S LB 58 d L DP 348 s M O 8 df S DRGC 58 df L owe 5 s S DV 5 sf L WBC 58 df S DB 58 df S RVGC 5 df L BOWC 2 d S MB 58 sf L DB 58 d L WOPC 58 df L P 28 s S P 2 s L DP 58 sf S WPC 58 sf S DP 93 s L WPC 58 df L DBWe 5 s L RVX 5 s L WOC 58 sf L DB 58 sf L DB 58 df L LO 58 df S LB 58 d L 85 REGISTRATION LIST Swirling Petticoats 735 11-25-55 Texas Goliath 736 11-25-55 Tuxedo 737 11-25-55 Vallinpink 820 10- 3-56 Whispers 821 10- 6-56 Twilight 643 10- 9-52 Twilight (See Westwinds Twilight) Mrs. George S, Vallin Mrs. George S, Vallin Mrs. George S. Vallin Violet Treasure House Violet Treasure House Ulery’s Greenhouses Twinkle 644 9-12-52 Juanita M, Poisal DVWC 58 sf OX 39 s DB 58 df DPGC 58 sf WBC 5 df WBC 389 s MBX 54 s L U U.C. Mabel Hudson ULERY’S SERIES Double Orchid Sunset Red Wing Trifari Unique Upjohn Vacation Valley Sweetheart Vallinpink (See T- Valor Vanguard Vanity Vanity Fair Varigeta (See Crested Plato Varigeta) 1504 3-22-65 427 871 2- 1-57 1234 5- 9-61 645 2- 3-50 646 2- 6-50 1318 11-13-62 1233 5- 8-61 Vallinpink) 794 1 8- 5-56 1065 9- 8-58 647 7- 3-53 949 11-16-57 Rose 648 1042 1588 649 1516 650 1331 651 652 653 654 1355 6- 17-53 7- 18-58 1-27-66 4-29-51 6-11-65 10- 9-52 11- 21-62 12-31-54 6- 9-52 11-29-54 Ulery’s Greenhouses Ulery’s Greenhouses Ulery’s Greenhouses Mrs. John C. Willis Mrs. W. H. Odom R 29 s S NO INFORMATION DR 93 s S DP 593 d S LO 37 s SM DV 3 s L Mrs. Byrdena Woodley H. C. Parker Richter’s Greenhouse Beatrice H. Mills Spoutz A. V. Greenhouses Richter’s Greenhouse LBGC 583 df RX 38 d DRV 83 s DB 583 df DO 356 sf MPX 8 s Velda Velva Velvet a Velvet Bouquet Velveteen Velvet Girl Velvet Tempest Venice Blue Vera’s Heirloom Veribest Victor Lee Victorian Pink Vigor (See American Vigor) Viking 655 Violet Beauty 656 Violet- Bicolor (See Mardie’s Violet-Bicolor) Violet N"^ Gold ’ - « . . . . VIOLETTE SERIES Baby Doll Bronze Baby Pixie Virginian Virginia Star Vivace Volute Girl Mrs. E. L. Perdue RX 4 s S Mrs. V. C. Stitely MB 458 s M Frank Tinari DV 5 s S Frank Tinari DV 2 d S Champion’s A.V. DV 357 df S Ulery’s Greenhouses RX 4 s Granger Gardens Rp 58 s Frank A. Tinari MB 5 sf Mrs. Vera Carlson BV 38 s Richter’s Greenhouse DBV 38 s ( no information) 5-28-63 Champion’s African VfbletsDPX 278 d L AVS-48 10- 9-52 Armacost & Royston Ulery’s Greenhouses DBV 83 VOX 3 1470 7-24-64 Lyndon Lyon VYGC 38 sfc 657 1- 9-51 Mrs. Feme Kellar 0 4 s 658 1- 9-51 Mrs. Feme Kellar 0 43 s 659 1- 9-51 Mrs. Feme Kellar OX 5 s 788 6-20-56 Helen Morgan DV 3 d 660 6-17-58 Mrs. E.L. Perdue MB 92 s 1163 3- 5-60 Mary Near Frashuer MB 9 d 661 2-14-53 Mrs. Feme Kellar MB 48 s s: W Wagon Wheel Warm Welcome 1310 882 11- 9-62 2- 8-57 Water Lily (See Champion’s Water Lily) Kolb’s Greenhouses Bess Dykeman WRC 8 d S woe 98 s SM 86 REGISTRATION LIST Wax Doll 662 5-24-55 Mrs. Carl B, Whittlesey W 4 s S Wayzata 663 3-23-55 Tonkadale Greenhouses MB 83 s S Wedding Belle 1158 11-27-59 Madison Gardens W 358 df SM Wedding Gown 1422 12-12-63 White Cloud Farm W 36 d S Wedgewood (See Richter’s Wedgewood) Welcome Stranger 941 9-12-57 Mrs, H.E. Pratt DP 358 s S Western Girl 664 6-12-50 Carolyn K, Rector RVX 48 s SM Western Sky (See Gold Rush Western Sky) Westward Ho 1334 11-23-62 Pearl & E,H. Thomas DB 8 d L WESTWINDS SERIES Demure 1594 2-24-66 Westwind’s A.V. LPVGC 2 d S Fantasy Pink 1505 4- 2-65 Westwinds A.V. PWC 9 s S Gay Divorcee 1519 7-27-65 Westwinds A.V. DB 23 d S Strawberry Frosting 1518 7-27-65 Westwinds A.V. DPWC 29 s-d S Twilight 1506 4- 2-65 Westwinds A.V. MBWC 359 d S Whimsy (See P.T, Whimsy) Whipped Cream (See Richter’s Whispering Hope (See Crested Whispers (See T-V Whispers) White Alice 1347 Whipped Cream) Plato Whispering Hope) 3-25-63 Mrs, Glen B. Hudson WBC 58 sf S White Angel 981 12-23-57 Mrs, Elmer Lakin W 3 d S White Buttercup 665 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers woe 5 s S White Butterfly 666 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers W 2 s S White Caps 667 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers DBWe 5 sf S White Dove 1367 6-13-63 W. H, Volkmann W 38 d S White Dream 982 12-23-59 Mrs. Elmer Lakin WPC 359 df S White DuPont 668 11-14-51 Oliver H. Pease W 6 sf S White Girl (See Oros White Girl) White Goddess (See Granger Gardens* White Goddess) White Gold (See Granger Gardens* White Gold) White Jewel 1374 6-24»63 Frank Tinari White Lady* AVS-48 Peter Ruggeri White Madonna 670 5-14-53 Granger Gardens White Orchid 671 7- 8-50 Mrs. Vernon R. Gould White Orchid (See Granger Gardens* White White Pearl 672 12-31-54 White Perfection 1471 7-24-64 White Pride 872 2- 1-57 White Pride Supreme 869 2- 1-57 White Promise 673 5- 5-55 White Puff 1096 1- 9-59 White Roses 1446 3-23-64 White Sail 801 8-28-56 Wild Cherry 805 9- 1-56 Wildfire 1569 11- 8-65 Orchid) Tinari Greenhouses Lyndon Lyon Ulery*s Greenhouses Ulery*s Greenhouses Mrs, Harold Rienhardt Granger Gardens Madison Gardens Mrs, John Buynak Madison Gardens Champion’s A.V. Wild Girl (See Tinari* s Wild Girl) Wild Iris 1447 3-23-64 Madison Gardens Wild Rosa Simreme 900 6-10-57 Frankson Flower Farm Willow (See Crested Weeping Willow) Wilson’s Lovely Lady 971 11-30-57 Wilson Bros, Wind & Sea (See Granger Gardens’ Wind and Sea) Windsong 674 4-10-54 Granger Gardens Wine Buttercup 675 3-23-53 Fischer Flowers Wine Velvet 676 4-29-51 Frank A. Tinari W 59 df S W 8 s S W 438 d S LOX 3 s L W 5 sf S W 8 dc S W 358 d L W 36 d S WBC 2 d L W 53 d S W 358 d S W 38 s S DP 358 d SM PGC 359 df S DOWC 358 s SM P 36 d SM MP 8 d L LB 4 s S RO 2 s S DR 2 s L Winsome (See P. T. Winston Churchill Wintergreen Wintry Rose Winsome) 1580 11-26-65 878 2- 1-57 1111 1-29-59 Ernest Fisher Ulery’s Greenhouse Wilson Bros, V 2 d S BWC 783 d S DOWC 9 d S 87 REGISTRATION LIST Wisconsin Fleecy Cloud 1040 9- 2-57 Mrs, 0. F. Isenberg LB 3 d S Wonder Star 677 4- 1-50 Mrs. L. D. Thalheimer OVC 5 s S Wood Sprite 678 5-21-55 Mrs. Juanita M. Poisal DV 5834 s SM Wunda 1070 9-18-58 Edena Gardens W 85 df S Wunderbar 1343 1-25-63 Ruth Kocinski WBC 38 d S Wynken 679 3- 9-50 Mrs. Frank G. Parker LBV 4 s S Y Yellow Brown Girl 680 4-18-52 Mary Meeds W 4 s S Yellow Brown Boy Select 681 1-12-53 Select Violet House W 2 s S Yellow Fringe 1058 7-20-58 Madison Gardens MPYC 58 s M Yerba Buena 1429 1-16-64 Edena Gardens DR 38 s S Yoars Beauty 682 2-11-55 Ruth F. Yoars OX 8 s L Young Bess 683 4-10-54 Granger Gardens WRC 4 d S Y ule (See Pilgrim Y ule) Z Zelma 684 6-28-53 Mrs. W. H. Ransone owe 5 s L Zest of the West 1338 11-23-62 Pearle & E. H. Thomas DB 5 s S Zorro 1062 8- 8-58 Tinari Greenhouses DO 3 d L Zuelma 685 12- 1-54 Zuelma Simpson Goodall W 543 d S Zulu Queen 686 6-17-53 Mrs. E. L. Perdue OX 5 s L AFRICAN VIOLET (Saintpaulia) SPECIES genus Saintpaulia H. Wendland in Gartenflora, xlii,. 321, t. 1391 & Fig. 66 (1893) S. brevipilosa B. L. Burtt 1964 S. nitida B. L. Burtt 1958 S. confusa B. L. Burtt 1956 S. orbicularis B. L. Burtt 1947 S. difficilis B. L. Burtt 1958 S. orbicularis S. diplotricha B. L. Burtt 1947 var, purpurea B. L. Burtt 1964 S. goetzeana Engler 1900 S. pendula B. L. Burtt 1958 S. grandifolia B. L. Burtt 1958 S. pendula var. S. grotei Engler 1921 Kizarae B. L. Burtt 1964 S. inconspicua B. L. Burtt 1958 S, pusilla Engler 1900 S. intermedia B. L. Burtt 1958 S. rupicola B. L. Burtt 1964 S. ionantha H. Wendland 1893 S. shumensis B. L. Burtt 1955 S. magungensis E. P. Roberts 1950 S. teitensis B. L. Burtt 1958 S. magungensis S. tongwensis B. L. Burtt 1947 var. minima B. L. Burtt 1964 S. velutina B. L. Burtt 1958 S. magungensis var. occidentalis 88 THE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Inc. THE FIRST plant society of its kind ... . THE LARGEST plant society devoted to one particular plant .... THE BEST society offering the most to its thousands of members .... 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