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Looking for Violet and Gesneriad people who would be interested in joining a club to be affiliated with AVSA and the Gesneriad group. Prospective members should live in the upstate of South Carolina.
Interested parties can contact me Eleanor Mattaliano at 864 859 9986
or through e-mail at NJ23Pinky@aol.com
LOOKING FOR VIOLETS
Looking For Violets
I am looking for - Abe Lincoln,Calico Kitten,Cats Meow,Copy Cat,Jack Frost,Lively Lana,
a plant or maybe a leaf.
I AM LOOKING FOR "ANTHOFLORES BENJAMIN". CAN ANYONE HELP ME. WOULD ALSO LIKE TO FIND OUT WHERE I CAN BUY OTHER ANTHOFLORES VIOLETS HERE IN THE STATES
Email Don Goodwin- violetdoc85@sbcglobal.net
material submitted by Peggy Madison
I thought you might like a picture of a streptocarpus for your site. I have been growing them for some years, and they are among my favorite plants.
The name of the plant is "Persian Carpet".
SPRINGFIELD AFRICAN VIOLET SHOW, DELAWARE COUNTY PA
"VIOLETS UNDER THE BIG TOP" Held May 1, 2, 3, 2009
Best African Violet in Show - Saintpulia rupicola exhibited by Joan Santino
2nd Best African Violet in Show - Optimara Ever Praise exhibited by Barbara Jones
3rd Best African Violet in Show - Ness' Crinkle Blue exhibited by Peggy Mooney
Best Standard - Optimara EverPraise exhibited by Barbara Jones
Best Semi Mimi - Ness's Crinkle Blue exhibited by Peggy Mooney
Best Miniature - Rob's Miss Sniffles exhibited by Joan Santino
Best Trailer - Saintpualia rupicola exhibited by Joan Santino
Best Species - Saintpaulia rupicola exhibited by Joan Santino
Best Variegated - Frozen in Time exhibited by Peggy Mooney
Best Novice - Hawaiian Trail exhibited by Mike Gallela
Best Gesneriad - Chirita eburnea exhibited by Barbara Jones
Horticulture Sweepstakes won by Joan Santino
Design Sweepstakes won by Barbara Jones
Gesnerial Sweepstakes won by Barbara Jones
1st Best Standard AVSA Collection - Optimara Connecticut, Optimara Colorado II, Optimara Kentucky exhibited by Joan Santino
1st Best Semi/Miniature AVSA Collection -Irish Flirt, Rob's Scrumptious, Rob's Pink Buttercups exhibited by Joan Santino
1st Best Species AVSA Collection - Saintpaulia ionantha subsp.grandifolia, Saintpaulia ionantha subsp grandifolia, Saintpaulia ionantha subsp orbicularis exhibited by Peggy Mooney
2009 Seattle African Violet Society Show Results
posted 3-31-09
Best in Show: Definitely Darryl, exhibited by Bob Clark
Runner up to BIS: Streisand, exhibited by Bob Clark
Best Standard: Enterprise, exhibited by Jean Chin
Best Semi-miniature: Definitely Darryl, exhibited by Bob Clark
Best Miniature: Rob's Cherry Soda, exhibited by Marigene Cole
Best Trailer: Rob's Boolooroo, exhibited by Cathleen Graves
Best other Gesneriad: Episcia 'Pink Brocade', exhibited by Bob Clark
Best Design: Pat Shandrow
Horticulture Sweepstakes: Bob Clark
Design Sweepstakes: Pat Shandrow
Featured New Hybrids
Please email us at -
daveschmidt@bright.net and send us pictures and info on your new hybrids.
18-19 - Cedar Valley African Violet Club, Waterloo, Iowa
18-19 - Ohio State African Violet Society, Mansfield, Ohio
26-27 - Delta Gesneriad & AVS, Sacramento, California
October
10-11 - Wisconsin State African Violet Council Show and Sale
17-18 - First Austin African Violet Society Annual Fall Show and Sale, Austin, Texas
24-25 - Michigan State African Violet Society
Violet Magic - Ohio State African Violet Society
Sept 18, 09 (Fri) Sales – 9 am to 5 pm - Show – 1 pm to 5 pm
Sept 19, 09 (Sat) Show & Sale – 9am to 4 pm
Free Educational Workshops both days at the Kingwood Center, 900 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, OH 44906
Gorgeous AV Show Plants, Designs & Gesneriads will be on display. Plants, cuttings, & leaves from commercial
growers and OSAVS members will be offered for sale.
AV Show & Parking free. Questions call Thelma Miller tmillerbus@aol.com or 614-444-6315
This is an AVSA judged Show with a sale in the mall. Many African Violets and gesneriards plus leaves and young plants for sale
A beautiful show will be displayed on Saturday. Club members will be available for help and questions.
whom to contact: Carol Magoon #641-858-2554 - Barb Pershing #319-987-2235
Delta Gesneriad & AVS
Sacramento Garden & Arts Center - 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, CA
9/26/2009 - 9/27/2009
Sat. 1-4; Sun. 11-3
Annual Judged Show and Sale. 'Take a Chance on African Violets and Gesneriads" Gorgeous show plants, including AVs and gesneriad cousins. Hundreds of sale plants. Supplies. Expert growing advice. Free parking and free admission. Everyone's welcome!
STARTER PLANTS AVAILABLE FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2007
Plants are shipped USPS Priority Mail on Monday or Tuesday. Priority Mail is usually delivered in 3-4 days. In case plants are damaged because of post office handling, I will replace plants to your satisfaction, but re-shipping will be at the buyer’s expense.
SHIPPING CHARGES:
1-3 PLANTS - $8.00, 4 OR MORE PLANTS – ADD $1.00 PER PLANT.
I will email order confirmation and date to be shipped.
Streptocarpus - $6.00
Caitlin, Northwoods Ruffled Freeble, Inky Frills, Daphne, Bristols Sixth Scents (fragrant), Kansas City O, Lavender Ruffles, Pegagus, Hot Ticket, Bethan, Orchid Lace, Tropical Twister, Bristols Blackbird, Crystal Snow, Black Magic, Salmon Sunset, Stonewashed, Feathers On Ice, It Makes Scents (fragrant), Blueberry Butterfly, Gators Tail, Paper Moon, Bristols Goose Egg, Night Beacon, Dark Shadows. The following are Oglevee varieties which have not been available in years-Cassandra, 188-Light Blue
To look at bloom pictures go to www.streptocarpus-info.com
Chirita’s - $5.00
Silver Surfer, Diane Marie, Dream Time, Sinensis Silver, Stardust
Alsobia’s - $5.00
Cygnet
Other Gesneriads-$5.00
Sinningia Cardinalis Innocence, Sinningia Super Orange
(Pots cannot be shipped with plants-SHIPPING IS $7.00 for pots)
(Need more pots-Call or email for Price)
Clubs
AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF DAYTON
The African Violet Society of Dayton, Ohio meets on the third Monday
of the month September thru May at the Springboro Library, 125 Park
Lane, Springboro, OH at 7:00 p.m. A special program as well as tips
for growing and showing are given each meeting. Refreshments, a plant
raffle and a social time are enjoyed by all who attend. A picnic is
usually scheduled for June. For further information -- 937-233-0974
or jmschroeder22@aol.com
First African Violet Society of Wichita Falls, Texas
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We meet the 2nd Friday of each month, Sept. thru May, at 9:30 am, at the University United
Methodist Church, 3405 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, Texas. We love to have people visit to learn
about African violets and other gesneriads, so we have a lesson and a snack at every meeting.
Questions: call or e-mail Mary Smith, President, at 940-692-0677 or
violetlady27@aol.com
The Toronto African Violet Society
The Toronto African Violet Society has been serving the African Violet Community for over 50 years.
The club meets monthly, September to June on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Glebe Road United Church, 20 Glebe Road East. (3 short blocks north of the Davisville subway station)
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month from September through May. Meetings are held in members’ homes from 7 – 9 pm
and include informative programs about African violets and other gesneriads, as well as much sharing of the members' own growing
experiences and plants, leaves. There is also a “study group” that meets the third Monday of the month during the day.
For further information about our meetings and joining the Windsor African Violet Society, contact either Nancy Hayes, 860-242-0162,
violetnancy@comcast.net or Fiona Brown at pigsaflyin@hotmail.com.
The Capital District African Violet Society meets on the first Tuesday of the month September thru May
at the Bethany Reformed Church, 760 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY at 7:00 p.m. A Violet workshop is
presented at each meeting from potting to grooming for show. For further information contact Barbara at
bgrrat@aol.com
AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB OF GREATER ATLANTA
The African Violet Club of Greater Atlanta began in September 1974. We continue today meeting the first
Saturday of each month (except July and November-our show), 1 pm, Tucker Recreation Center, 4898 Lavista
Road, Tucker, GA 30084. Visitors are ALWAYS WELCOME. Contact Kathy Spissman,
E-Mail: mrsstrepstreps@comcast.net or 770-939-5289.
Stampede City African Violet Society (Calgary, Alberta)
has meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month from September through May:
Regular Meetings are held at the Northwest Brentwood Co-op Auditorium, which is located at: 4122 Brentwood Road N.W.
Meetings begin at 7:00 PM, but everyone is encouraged to arrive at 6:30, in order to take part in plant sales, leaf swaps, refreshments and socializing with other members prior to the commencement of the meeting.
AVS of San Francisco
meets monthly at the Senior Center on Fulton St. at 37th Avenue, San Francisco, CA.
9:30am, admission free, new members always welcome. Midway is a coffee and sweets break, ends around 11:45am.
Contact - Garyrbeck@aol.com for further details.
Our show will be 6 /30-7/1/07.
San Mateo County African Violet Society
Meetings: Second Monday of the month
Time: 7:00 pm
San Mateo Garden Center
605 Parkside Way San Mateo, CA
Workshops, programs, treats, leaf table, along with lots of fun and friendships.
Heart of Jacksonville African Violet Society meetings are held the 3rd Sunday of every month, September through
May,Violet 101 at 1:30, meeting starts at 2:00 pm. at -
Regency Square Public Library
9900 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225
For more information please visit our website - http://www.jacksonvilleviolets.org
The Toronto African Violet Society meets monthly, September to June. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month,
7:30 p.m. at the Glebe Road United Church, 20 Glebe Road East. 3 short blocks north of the Davisville subway station.
The club publishes a monthly newsletter for members.
The Palmetto African Violet Society will be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month.
The 8th of November we will have on display the violet gown in outer space.
Palmetto Avsa will have it's regular meeting February 17th at 1 p.m. in the Chapin Memorial Librar 400 14th Ave N Myrtle Beach SC 29572 For info
843-497-0338
Loess Hills African Violet Society
Our meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10am to noon at The First National Bank of Akron,
IA community room.
Early Bird Violet Club, AVSA charter since Sept. 1981.
We are based in Birmingham, Al.. Our meetings are held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on the second Sat. of the months Sept.- June at 10:00am to about 12:00 noon.
For more information please contact Gwen Johnson (president) at 205-991-5335, or Martha Coleman (secretary) at 256-378-7398 or
tmcoleman5@bellsouth.net
Club info for Capital City AVS and also Delta Gesneriad & AVS:
Capital City African Violet Society
Location: Sacramento Garden & Arts Center
Location Address: 3330 McKinley Blvd
Location City: Sacramento
Location State: CA
Location Zip: 95816
Meeting Times: First Thursday each month, 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Barbara Elkin
Address: 2855 Gayle Lane
City: Auburn
Phone: 530-878-0505
Email: bjbar121@yahoo.com
Contact 2: Kathy Norton
Address: 3500 Partridge Ave
City: West Sacramento
Phone: 916-617-2406
Email: kathy.norton@mac.com
Delta Gesneriad and African Violet Society
Location: Sacramento Garden & Arts Center
Location Address: 3330 McKinley Blvd
Location City: Sacramento
Location State: CA
Location Zip: 95816-3824
Meeting Times: Third Wednesday each month, Jan-Dec, 11:00 a.m.
Contact: Barbara Elkin
Address: 2855 Gayle Lane
City: Auburn
Phone: 530-878-0505
Email: bjabar@earthlink.net
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SUPPLIES
African Violet Sale!
Over 100 varieties of semi miniature, miniature, trailer, wasp, variegated, and senk varieties. Fall Special!
I have way too many babies to pot and no room so I'm doing a special.
Leaves 5 varieties 2 leaves each $5.00
Stolens 5 for $5.00
I have over 75 varieties of Episcias!
Shipping is $6.50 for leaves or stolens and $8.00 for plants without insulation. With insulation and heat pack $10.00
Interested in becoming a dealer of the J&J SWIFT MOIST-RITE Planter. We do not have a catalog as the planter
is our only product. It is a vacuum controlled flower pot, not a wick, and is excellent for African violets.
It is made of high impact polystyrene.
These patented self watering planters take the quesswork out of watering
your plants. Your plants get just the right amount of water every time
with our revolutionary technology. If interested in becoming a dealer
please email violets@alaska.com for information.
Potting Mats
They are cut where you can bring the corners up and attach them together with velcro so you have a 3" tall
edge all the way around. Then I open a stack of newspaper and have room around the edge for a bin for
potting mix and my tools, pots etc... I sit a trash can under the edge in front of my chair. Of course
I set this all up in front of the TV and a TV tray on a side will hold a flat for plants. When I repot a
violet I wad up the paper toss it in the trash in front of me. I then use a squirt of antibacterial soap
on my hands, the kind that doesn't require water and I keep a small spray bottle of alcohol for my tools.
Pot another, when finished pick all my utensils and stuff up and open one corner of the mat so the debris falls
into the trash can and use a bleach solution or soap and water to wash it off. It is waterproof but not
washable in a machine, when dry you can fold it into a 10" square.
$15.00, plus $4.60 for Priority Mail or can send at a cheaper rate, ask for that cost. Will mail to another address and include gift giver's page
2007 California State Convention "Violets Along the Mission Trail"
Here are some of the highlights of the California State Convention "Violets Along the Mission Trail"
Theme Wall
Showroom
Awards Table
Awards Table
Best in Show Design - Sam McKenna - Mirror Image Design
Runner-up to Best in Show - Leonard Re - Thunder Surprise - Also Best Semiminiature
Best in Show - Madeline Taube - Victorian Parasol
Education Display
Best Miniature - June Fallaw - Petite Jewel
My Violets
Send us pictures of your favorite violets and we will place on our site. Below are three of my favorite
violets, finally feels like spring in Illinois!
one of my Space violets
two of my Russian hybrids
Rescued Violets
Violet in front was rescused from Home Depot and the back one from Wal-Mart. Not to many of us can walk by and not pick a
violet in need.
From Cedar Creek Violets
This is a photo of our latest hybrid. It's a sister of Kentucky Baby Bells.
Kentucky Baby Sister (D Rollins) Single white pansy, light pink/fucshia eye, frilly edge. Variegated dark green and white. Miniature (User Database)
Kentucky Baby Bells (D Rollins) Single white bell, pink eye/patches. Medium green and white variegated. Miniature (User Database)
Cedar Creek Violets
P.O.Box 113 Stanford, KY 40484
606-365-1123
David & Nancy Rollins
drollins@adelphia.net
Plants and leaves are currently available on our website.