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Looking For A Club
This is Patti Doss, I am over in Crawford County (Ohio) outside of Bucyrus, OH. I have been looking for an AV club around Mansfield. They use to have meetings at Kingwood Center. Let me know if you know of any meetings.Contact - PattiDee@columbus.rr.com
LOOKING FOR VIOLETS
Chritia 'Cynthia' Chimera leaf
I would like to buy a plant from someone and cannot find it anywhere. You can contact me at kschmid300@yahoo.com
"Original" Ten (10) Violets?
Is it still possible to purchase the "original" ten (10) Violets?Regards, and Thank You In Advance
Ed Frac
ROSE OF LORRAINE
I am looking for the AV, Rose of Lorraine, hybridized by Hugh Eyerdom of Granger Gardens.Rose of Lorraine (7291) 02/08/90 H. Eyerdom Double dark red-orchid/white edge. Medium green, quilted, hairy, glossy/red back.
Contact Lori Hilfer at email address of rahilfer@roadrunner.com
Ethel Twiford (8041)
I have just learned of your site. I would appreciate if you could help me in finding a violet that was named after a member of the club I now belong to. Somehow, no one in our club has it any longer. It is.....Ethel Twiford (8041) 02/10/1994 (H. Pittman) Double pink/raspberry edge. Variegated dark green and white, plain. Semiminiature (TX Hyb)
Mrs. Twiford is now deceased....I actually never knew her but I'm told she was a very active member of the club, First Goldsboro AVS, so I feel inclined to make every effort to find this violet, her namesake, and try to get it established again in her memory.
Thank you for any help you can offer.
CONTACT Kay Mitchell - ncvioletfarmer@bellsouth.net
Looking for an oldie called "So Fine"
I'm looking for an oldie called "So Fine". Will appreciate your assistance in my search.So Fine (5671) 02/07/1984 (I. Lineberg) Single rose star/burgundy tips. Variegated, ruffled. Standard
Email - tmcoleman5@bellsouth.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".
Violet Show Results
Cincinnati African Violet Society
Kaleidoscope of Violets - May 3 & 4, 2008
Best Standard AVSA Collection--Penny Wichman Buckeye Country Gal, Newtown Ingriga, Newtown Shared Venture Best Mini/Semimini AVSA Collection--Karen Malott Red Bandito, Ness' Satin Rose, Ness Crinkle Blue 2nd Best Mini/Semimini AVSA Collection--Penny Wichman Optimara Little Ottowa, Optimara Little Blackfoot, Lollipop Kid Best Ohio Hybridized Collection--Karen Malott Buckeye Country Gal, Newtown James Peel, Newtown Ohio Best In Show --Pat Hancock, Buckeye Spellbinder 2nd Best In Show-- Karen Malott, Ness' Satin Rose Best Standard--Pat Hancock, Buckeye Spellbinder Best Miniature-- Penny Wichman, Rob's Voodoo Blue Best Semiminiature--Karen Malott, Ness' Satin Rose Best Trailer-- Sandy McIntosh, Ramblin' Spots Best species--Penny Wichman, s. tongwensis Best gesneriad--Mel Grice--Sinningia Country Pink Best Design--Loretta Smith Horiticulture Sweepstakes--Penny Wichman Design Sweepstakes--Sandy McIntosh
Violet Showcase
DIXIE MAGIC SHOW WINNERS
Annual Dixie African Violet Society Convention "Dixie Magic" held March 12-15, 2008 in Birmingham Alabama sponsored by The Early Bird Violet Club
Tom Greer – BEST IN SHOW-KENTUCKY MAIDEN 2nd Best in Show-Rob’s Red Rooster, Best Standard- Kentucky Maiden Best Variegated-Kentucky Maiden Best AVSA Mini/Semi Collection- Rob's Red Rooster, Rob's Monkeyshine, Ness' Cranberry Swirl Best Miniature-Optimara Rose Quartz, Best Semi-Miniature-Rob’s Red Rooster Best Trailer-Rob’s Galiwinku, Best Gesneriad-Petrocosmea 'Rosettifolia' Best Optimara-Optimara Rose Quartz Runner-up to Sweepstakes in Horticulture with 17 Blue Ribbons Donna Ferguson - Best AVSA Standard Collection- Ma's Silk Flower, Ma's Debutante, Ma's Soiree Romona Hodges - 2nd Best AVSA Mini/Semi Collection- Rob's Pink Buttercups, Rob's Pewter Bells, Rob's Puddy Cat, Sweepstakes in Horticulture with 20 Blue Ribbons Bob Green - Sweepstakes in Design with 7 Blue Ribbons 2nd Best in Design-"Water Illusion" Betty Ferguson - Best in Design "Levitation" Runner-up to Design in Sweepstakes with 7 Blue Ribbons Kathy Spissman - Best Gesneriad Commercial Specimen Class-Kohleria 'Caliph' Sweepstakes in Commercial Horticulture with 10 Blue Ribbons Travis Davis - Runner-up to Commercial Horticulture Sweepstakes with 5 Blue Ribbons Ruth Goeke - Best African Violet Commercial Specimen Class-Optimara Isa Belle Bonnie Lewis - Best Commercial Novice-Harmony White Star
photos submitted
2008 Parmatown African Violet Club Show
Results of the 2008 Parmatown African Violet Club Show are on http://pjjphotography.info/PJJAfricanVioletShows.htm.
2008 Best in Show
Rebel's Rhubarb Frost, Exhibitor : Martha Bell, Hybridizer : R. Bann - Parmatown African Violet Club Show
2008 Second Best in Show
Optimara EverGlory, Exhibitor : Ron Masa, Hybridizer : R. Holtkamp - Parmatown African Violet Club Show photos submitted by Patti JackoBest In Show
Best in show in the African Violet Society of Minnesota's 2008 Spring Show. "Everything's Coming Up Violet"
The plant was "Dolores' Raspberry Sundae" Grown and Hybridized by Dolores Harrington of Fridley Minnesota.
photos submitted by Jude Neumann
2008 Seattle African Violet Society Show
Rob's Gundaroo: Best in Show; Best Trailer, exhibited by Bob Clark
Saintpaulia grandifolia 299: Runner up to Best in Show; Best Species, exhibited by Bob Clark
Other Winners
Blue Boy: Best Standard; Best Vintage, exhibited by Bob ClarkAca's Pink Pet: Best Miniature, exhibited by Pat Lewis
Rob's Slap Happy: Best Semi-miniature, exhibited by Bob Clark
Tineke: Best Chimera, exhibited by Bob Clark
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
New Hybrid African Violets Spotlight
. We would also like to give our readers an opportunity to contact you for this violet, so please include cost and contact details for leaves and or flowers. We will feature these hybrids in our regular email newsletter.
Featured New Hybrids
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.
Cedar Creek Violets
The Velvet Leaf
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler
The Velvet Leaf has just added added over 100 cultivars
Violet Venture (Fay Wagman)
Violets-O-Ley
JoS Violets
Bloomlovers
Gary's Out Of Africa
Heart of Jacksonville African Violet Society
A New Strep by Thad Scaggs
1 New Strep
Email - Thad Scaggs
for more info contact Thad
Thad's Comet Tails
Thad has started distributing Comet Tails. Gary Mikita will be offering Comet Tails next year.
Club Shows and Web Sites
The Early Bird African Violet Club
2008
September
19-20 - Ohio State African Violet Society , Mansfield, Ohio20-21 - Lake Shore African Violet Society Show and Sale, Chicago, Illinois
October
9-11 - Missouri Valley African Violet Council, Waterloo, Iowa11 - Victoria African Violet Society of Texas, Victoria, Texas
11-12 - Wisconsin State African Violet Clubs Show and Sale, Madison, Wisconsin
18-19 - FIRST AUSTIN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, Austin, Texas
18-19 - MICHIGAN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY, Ann Arbor, Michigan
23-25 - NEW YORK STATE AFRICAN VIOLET CONVENTION SHOW AND SALE, Ronkonkoma NY
31-1 - Lone Star African Violet Show and Conventon, Wichita Falls, Texas
November
1-2 - Mid America African Violet Society, Kansas City, Missouri13-15 - MID ATLANTIC AFRICAN VIOLET CONVENTION SHOW AND SALE
Lake Shore African Violet Society Show and Sale
September 20 & 21
“We Vote for Violets” is the theme of the show and sale sponsored by the Lake Shore African Society, which will be held at the Chicago Botanic Garden on September 20 and 21. The display will be open from 12:00 - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday,September 20 and from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday September 21.Marvel at the beauty of the multiplicity of bloom and foliage perfected by some of the area’s most gifted growers and enjoy the creative ways in which these gems may be used in designs. Experienced growers will be present to answer questions about the care and cultivation of America’s most popular house plant. There will be a wide variety of plants and leaves for sale.
This event is open to the public without charge, although a parking fee of $15.00 per car will be in force for non-members of the Chicago Botanic Garden which can be reached by exiting the Edens Expressway at Lake Cook Road and proceeding east.
For further information, contact Morgan Simmons at 847-869-1697.
Missouri Valley African Violet Council Show
October 9-11, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, Iowa
Victoria African Violet Society of Texas
The Victoria African Violet Society of Texas will be having their Fall Exhibit and Sale at the Victoria Mall on Oct. 11, 2008 from 10:00 to 5:00.
Wisconsin State African Violet Clubs Show and Sale
October 11&12 2008Saturday- 12-5 Sunday, 10am to 3pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, Wisconsin
Contact: Alice at 608-833-5552 or peters56@tds.net
FIRST AUSTIN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY
The FIRST AUSTIN AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY will have its annual Fall Display and Sale on October 18 – 19, 2008. Hours for the show are 10:00 am – 4:30 pm on Saturday the 18th and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm on Sunday the 19th. This event will take place at the Austin Area Garden Center, Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX. Plants and supplies will be on sale. Admission is free.If further information is needed, please visit our website at www.faavs.org or contact Susan Kautz at 512/365-1818 or gizzmo@austin.rr.com.
MICHIGAN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY
Fall Display and SaleOctober 18, 2008 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m
October 19, 2008 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 Dixboro Rd. Ann Arbor,MIFor more info call 248-698-3628
New York State African Violet Society Annual Convention, Show and Sale
Famous and Infamous Violets of Long IslandOct 23-26, 2008
Holiday Inn - Long Island - Islip Airport
3845 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma NY 11779
For information, go to: www.NYSAVS.org
Robin Yager, Convention Chair rjyager@yahoo.com
Claire Schirtzer clairejs@staidanparish.org
Lone Star African Violet Show and Convention
The 2008 Lone Star African Violet Show and Convention, "Falling for African Violets" will be held October 31 thru November 1, 2008 at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in Wichita Falls, Texas. The First African Violet Society of Wichita Falls is hosting the event. The show room will be open to the public at no charge on Friday afternoon from 2 pm to 5 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. We will have lots of plants and some supplies for sale. The sales room will be open on Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 4:30 pm and is open to the public. Meredith Hall will be teaching a Judging School on Thursday, October 30 from 9 am until finished at the same hotel. Anyone needing to take the judging school to become a judge or to renew their certificate should contact Mary Smith at email: violetlady@aol.com, phone no. 940-692-0677 or mail to 5307 Riviera Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76310. We will be having a demonstration on starting African Violets from a leaf and potting up baby plants on Friday evening from 5:30 pm to 7 pm which will be open to the general public and anyone interested. You may contact me at the above address if you have any questions or need additional information. Mary Smith, President, FAVS of Wichita Falls, TX
Mid America African Violet Society
29th Annual Judged Show and Sale
Loose Park Garden Center 51st Street and Wornall Kansas City, MO November 1, ( 9 am - 4 pm ) November 2, ( 11 am - 3 pm ) Info: Fred & Pat Inbody Phone: (816) 373-6915 E-Mail: kskd1@juno.com
Gesneriads For Sale
For Sale
plants of micro sinningia mighty mouse, Mini sinn. bonnie's tootie, Mini lil miss kitty and touch of spice
all are 4.95 ea.
Sinningia cuttings are as follows
chippewa grace, danielle, yes, flair, susan and party dude
all are 2.95 ea.
Contact - Fornel8@aol.com
MRS STREP STREPS
Kathy Spissman 4086 Brownlee Dr. Tucker, Ga. 30084 (I am just outside of Atlanta) 770-939-5289Contact - mrsstrepstreps@comcast.net
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 OrangeTubers- 3 Sinningia Rio das Pedros
NEW ITEMS – 3 SIZES OF POTS – $8.00 MIX OR MATCH
100 - 2 ¼, 2 ¾ or 3 inch, terracotta, flat bottomed pots(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.comFirst African Violet Society of Wichita Falls, Texas
. 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)
For more information about the club visit our web site - www.bluejsaper.com/tavs/ or email torontoafricanvioletsociety@hotmail.com
Windsor (Ct) African Violet Society (WAVS)
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.Visit our website at http://instafax.com/wavs
Desert Sun African Violet & Gesneriad Society
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month and 3rd Saturday of each month(You may attend either or both meetings - programs are the same)
Time: Both meet at 10:00 am
Locations: Various members homes throughout the Valley of the Sun
Regular meeting from September through June with workshops in either July or August.
Contact: Ann Stoetzer - email: anncie@cox.net
Capital District African Violet Society
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, CAWorkshops, programs, treats, leaf table, along with lots of fun and friendships.
questions call: heather (650)346-7307 - caviolet@aol.com
Heart of Jacksonville African Violet Society
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.
Visit our web site http://www.geocities.com/tavsca/tavs.html
For more information please call either Don at 416-964-9305
or Louise at 416-445-7774 or email torontoafricanvioletsociety@hotmail.com
Central Jersey African Violet society
The Central Jersey African Violet society meets the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm and Matawan Womens Club in Matawan NJ.For more information email ronsviolets@aol.com or call 732-988-5281.
Seaview African Violet Society
The Seaview African Violet Society meets the third Thursday at 7pm at the Neptune Library in Neptune NJ.For more information email ronsviolets@aol.com or call 732-988-5281.
Palmetto African Violet Society
The Palmetto African Violet Society will be meeting the 3rd Saturday of each month. Trudi Christensen 843-497-0338 or email trumarc@earthlink.netPalmetto 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.For more information please contact: Terri Post-President (712) 251-6503 postter@longlines.com or Marcella Paulson-Vice President (605)984-2264.
Early Bird Violet Club-Birmingham, Alabama
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: 95816-3824Meeting 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
Keep updated on African Violets available daveschmidt@bright.net by forwarding us your email address.
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
I have over 75 varieties of Episcias!
Please contact me at dreaminofthetropics@yahoo.com and put violets/episcia purchase in the title.
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.
For more information - jaswift@earthlink.net
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.
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.
one of my Space violets
two of my Russian hybrids
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.
Celina Wins!
J&J SWIFT MOIST-RITE Planter
Oyama Planters
Potting Mats
To Order - Email - Thad Scaggs
$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
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!
Rescued Violets
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