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African Violets, Gloxinas and Their Relatives African Violet and Generiad Questions-Answered By 20 Experts by Helen Van Pelt, Ed Wilson, 1966-01-01 African Violet Magazine [ Vol. 43 No. 3 ] May-June 1990 (Cover: Omaha, Vol. 43 No. 3) by African Violet Society, 1990 The master list of African violets--1935 to 1963 by Carolyn Rector, 1963 How to Grow African Violets by Sunset Editors, 1971 African Violet Growing Handbook by Sandra Leary, 1972 All About African Violets5 by Montague Free, 1951-01-01 African Violets by Countryside Books, 1976 African Violet and Gesneriad Questions by Helen Van Pelt Wilson, 1966 The African Violet Society of America: Master Variety List Number 4 1983 How to Grow African Violets by Carolyn Rector, 1962-01-01 The African Violet, Saintpaulia by Helen, Illustrated by Hagerty, Le Van Pelt Wilson, 1950 African Violet Magazine [ Vol. 31 No. 2 ] March 1978 (Cover: Royal Hussy, Vol. 31 No. 2) by African Violet Society, 1978 African Violet Magazine Vol 9 No 3 March 1956

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81. Bigchalk: HomeworkCentral: African Violets (Common Flowers)
    Looking for the best facts and sites on african violets? This Violets.World Book Online Article on AFRICAN VIOLET; african violets Online.  
    http://www.bigchalk.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WOPortal.woa/Homework/High_School/Sci

82. Tiny African Violets Can Be Showstoppers
    Tiny african violets can be showstoppers Lynn Underwood, Star Tribune.Published November 7, 2002, AFRI07. Sandy Officer often hears  
    http://www.startribune.com/stories/1671/3403661.html
    
    Extractions: index homes gardens remodeling calculators find a contractor ... design gallery Tiny African violets can be showstoppers Lynn Underwood, Star Tribune Published November 7, 2002 Sandy Officer often hears people say that they grow African violets for nostalgic reasons: The delicate flowers remind them of their grandmother's house. But to Officer, a member of the North Star African Violet Council, today's African violets are a far cry from grandma's simple lavender bouquet on a windowsill. Years of hybridizing have produced specialty plants in an array of blossom shapes and color combinations. There are bell and star shapes, chimeras (in which stripes radiate from the center pinwheel), fantasies (which feature petals with splotches, streaks or rays of contrasting color) and ruffled blossoms. Several cultivars even resemble pansies and moss roses. Violet fanciers can choose from three sizes miniatures (the smallest flowers can be size of a fingernail), semi-miniatures, standards and trailers. And the massive profusion of blooms on the newer varieties put on a more spectacular display. Jude Neumann, president of the Lakes Area Violet Growers, said that when she started growing violets 28 years ago, a miniature show plant had six blooms. Now minis can boast 36 blooms and standards can show from 50 to more than 100.

83. African Violets FAQ Page
    african violets FAQ Page. The following are frequently asked questions from the AfricanViolets forum. Answers have been provided by other users and our staff.  
    http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/afrviolet/
    
    Extractions: T he following are frequently asked questions from the African Violets forum. Answers have been provided by other users and our staff. If you don't see what you're looking for, you may want to use the form below to do a search of the FAQs for all the forums. Or Notes on Searching: GardenWeb FAQ Page Forums

84. Dave's Garden: House Plants: African Violets
    african violets. Forum House Plants, Total Replies 6. Print . Author,Content. Rhondalinstat Jan 13, 2003 1034 PM. I have about 7 african  
    http://davesgarden.com/t/371336/
    
    Extractions: There are 7 replies. The replies of posts are viewable only by paid subscribers of Dave's Garden, and only subscribers can add new replies. We are a member supported website. Happy Gardening! You have found the famous Dave's Garden website. We are a large and very active community of gardeners and farmers, sharing information, seeds, and plants. Check out our tour of Dave's Garden, or some of the Dave's Garden highlights: Plants Database

85. Dave's Garden: House Plants: African Violets
    african violets. Forum House Plants, Total Replies 0. Print . Author,Content. Smokymist Zone 6b Feb 5, 2003 821 PM. I am looking for  
    http://davesgarden.com/t/373060/
    
    Extractions: There is 1 reply. The replies of posts are viewable only by paid subscribers of Dave's Garden, and only subscribers can add new replies. We are a member supported website. Happy Gardening! You have found the famous Dave's Garden website. We are a large and very active community of gardeners and farmers, sharing information, seeds, and plants. Check out our tour of Dave's Garden, or some of the Dave's Garden highlights: Plants Database

86. Hybridizing African Violets
    Lakes Area Violet Growers presents Hybridizing african violets GeneticTraits by Dr. Jeffrey L. Smith. Hybridizing african violets.  
    http://www.rosebudm.com/lavg/lavg_hybridizing_african_violets.htm
    
    Extractions: Hybridizing African Violets With the growing interest in learning how to hybridize African violets, Lakes Area Violet Growers has contacted Dr. Jeffrey L. Smith for permission to use his article on African Violet Genetics. Our suggestion is that you first read African Violet Hybridization Tips by Dr. Jeffrey L. Smith Link will open in a new window as presented on Laurie A.E. O'Meara's web site to learn the process involved in hybridizing African violets. Once you feel comfortable with the "how to's" return here to study the dominant and recessive traits. This will help you decide which of your plants will be the perfect "parents" for your hybridizing.

87. Hints And Tips For Trading African Violets
    Hints and tips for trading african violets and suggestions for packing plantsand leaves for shipping. african violets, African Violet Trading Etiquette.  
    http://www.rosebudm.com/av/trading_etiquette.htm
    
    Extractions: African Violets African Violet Trading Etiquette The best way to get into trading African violets is by joining a local club. Clubs offer you the opportunity to participate in shows, attend social meetings and get-togethers and meet great people. However, joining a club is not always an option for everyone so the practice of trading African violets by mail has developed. What you will find here is a collection of suggestions (not rules), as to what is considered common trading etiquette, handed down from the experienced trader to the newbie. Following the forums, I found myself and many others wondering, "What's the procedure for making trades?". Hopefully African violet enthusiasts will find these hints and tips useful in guiding their trades and getting packages ready for shipping. Communication: The most important part of a trade is good communication between trade partners. Be totally upfront when planning your trade. Be specific about your varieties and whether you are sending leaves or plants. Details, details, details. If you have all the details, there should never be a bad trade. Trades are not always plant for plant, leaf for leaf, they can be completed in a number of ways. An African violet for a strep or other type of plant or the exchange may simply be repaying the person for their postage if you have nothing to trade. Perhaps you're in an area where you can purchase an item that someone else can't get and exchange it with them for plants. For example, I hear AVers talking about getting AV pots or plants at Lowes all the time. This is something I can't do since Minnesota has no Lowes stores.

88. Thrasher Photos :: African Violets
    Home Portal Family Photo Album Sarah Jimmyafrican violets. 18 items in this album on 2 pages,  
    http://www.jimmythrasher.com/gallery/album12

89. McDonald Garden Center - Good Living With African Violets
    african violets brighten your day. The African violet is the favorite floweringhouseplant. african violets prefer to be somewhat potbound.  
    http://www.mcdonaldgardencenter.com/good5.htm
    
    Extractions: The African violet is the favorite flowering houseplant. America was the first country to popularize this tropical plant, originally collected from the mountains of East Africa in the late nineteenth century. From the original blue flowering species, many hybrids have been developed with a wide range of plant size, foliage shapes, and flower colors. African violets are noted for their ability to thrive and bloom indoors for most of the year, with only short rest periods between flowerings. LIGHT : Violets need bright light, but should not be exposed to direct sunlight in the spring or summer; they will tolerate direct winter sunshine. African violets do very well under artificial light, as they can grow and flower with the same amount of light exposure every day of the year, usually twelve to fourteen hours per day. Standard plants should be placed six to eight inches beneath fluorescent bulbs, but the miniature varieties may be as close as three to four inches. Darker foliage and variegated foliage varieties appreciate the brighter light near the center of fluorescent tubes.

90. African Violets | Tree Stumps
    Issue July 20, 2002. african violets. Question Can you direct meto a good source for information on raising african violets? Answer  
    http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2002/072002.html
    
    Extractions: Perhaps the best source of information regarding raising African violets would be a local gardener who grows them. In many cities there are garden clubs devoted to African violets, or orchids, or bonsai. Such a garden club is not only a good source of information but also a good source for healthy plants. I learned how to grow African violets and many other plants from books borrowed from a library. Libraries or bookstores are often the next best sources of information on something as specific as African violets. There are many books to choose from, but choosing a book is something best for you to determine. Look for a book that is written in a manner that is easy for you to understand. If pictures are helpful, look for that; if you don't need pictures, then choose one without pictures. Finally, African violets are very easy to grow, just don't overwater them or let them get too dry. Give them enough bright light, but not direct sunlight. Choose several varieties to grow because some grow better in different environments. Each home environment is different, so by trying several varieties you may select those that grow best for you. They are really great plants.

91. GardenCountry : Houseplants : African Violets
    GardenCountry Houseplants african violets. Houseplants african violets. Linksafrican violets Online African Violet Society of America's website.  
    http://64.33.74.120/gclinks/pages/Houseplants/African_Violets/

92. Spotlight Plant Of The Month For February: African Violets
    Photo Courtesy of Art Today Spotlight Plant Of The Month For Februaryafrican violets african violets are not that hard to maintain.  
    http://gardengal.net/Feb.html
    
    Extractions: February is that month when every day seems to be in endless winter here in the Southern Great Lakes Region. Granted, there are a few "teaser" days, a preview of the coming spring. However, the norm for our area is a few more good cold snaps and snowstorms. Ice storms, cold rain, and windy days are not unusual, either. Many of our gardening ventures naturally turn to indoor pursuits. What better way to brighten up the remaining days of winter than with a few lovely ladies, the African Violets? You do not need to buy the most expensive hybrid on the market. Here is one instance where dropping into the local discount store or supermarket can be a rewarding experience. Just be sure that the plant is healthy, disease-free, and that you don't take any tiny varmints home with you. How to tell? Thouroughly inspect the plant. Check for aphids and thrips. Look at the joints of the leaves to the stems. If there are any cottony-appearing dots, those are mealy bugs. They can be controlled, but why pay for headaches? Go to another retailer and buy pest and disease-free plants. Keep your little tropical lovely protected from the walk to the car from the store and to the house. Now, check the container. If it is like most plants, that little violet will soon outgrow its digs. Go for a shallow pot, the next size larger in diameter. Not as shallow in height as a bulb pot, but a little less deep than a standard pot. Make sure it has at least two decent-sized drainage holes. African violets love moisture, but not to the point of drowning! Place some styrofoam popcorn in the bottom of the pot or some pebbles.

93. Wild African Violets - Saintpaulia Reference List
    Punter, RE 1958 A search for african violets on the Sigi River. African VioletMagazine 12 10-11. Burtt, BL 1956 A confusion in african violets.  
    http://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/jkolehma/kotisivu/references.html
    
    Extractions: Anonymous 1992: Saintpaulia - de vilda arterna. Botaniska Trädgården, Uppsala Universitet. 20 pp. Baatvik, S. T. 1993: The genus Saintpaulia (Gesneriaceae) 100 years: History, taxonomy, ecology, distribution and conservation. - Fragmenta Floristica Geobotanica Supplementum 2 (1): 97-112. Haarer, A. E. 1955: Saintpaulias in the wild. - Gard. Chron. 3, ser 138: 172. Punter, R. E. 1958: A search for African violets on the Sigi River. - African Violet Magazine 12: 10-11. Smith, J. 1997: "Saintpaulia: Taxonomy, Ecology and Distribution". http://www.gesneriads.ca/saintart.htm Johansson, D. R. 1978: Saintpaulias in their natural environment with notes on their present status in Tanzania and Kenya. - Biological Conservation 14: 45-62. Kolehmainen, J. 2000: African Violets (Saintpaulia) in Amani Nature Reserve, East Usambara, NE Tanzania - Population Ecology and Conservation Needs. M.Sc. thesis. University of Helsinki, Finland. 48 p. Bruce, E. A. 1933: Saintpaulia alba - Kew Bulletin 1933 (10): 475-476.

94. African Violets
    african violets. African Violet Society of San Mateo Co. Meets 2ndMonday 7 pm workshop 745 meeting. Garden Center of San Mateo San  
    http://www.gardens.com/club/african.htm

95. Nova June Fox ~ Paintings
    african violets. Flowers. A Friend, Lamp and Quilt, Mrs. Kelly and the Mountains,Grandmother as a Young Woman, african violets. Send Email to Nova Fox.  
    http://www.infoflow.com/larnie/nova/plant.html

96. Home And Garden Television: Other
    Growing african violets The Inside Dirt Episode ISD123 More Projects »african violets can sometimes seem as temperamental as they are beautiful.  
    http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_other/article/0,1785,HGTV_3609_1376750,00.htm
    
    Extractions: African violets can sometimes seem as temperamental as they are beautiful. They may stop blooming; the foliage may appear limpid. African violet expert Bev Promersberger joins host Michele Driscoll Alioto to discuss the rewards and challenges of growing these beautiful indoor plants. Here are some of Promersberger's tips: In general, African violets don't like wet feet. You may water them from the top, but don't allow the plant to sit in draining water for too long. African violets also don't like chlorine, salt or cold water. Fill a watering can and let it sit overnight so that the chlorine evaporates and the water reaches room temperature. Promersberger suggests this method for watering: Gently tip the violet over the sink and spray the plant thoroughly with a mister (violets love humidity). Tipping the plant allows excess water to drain off. Use a paper towel or tissue to wipe away excess water on the leaves. Make sure the plant is completely dry before returning it to its sunny spot. Some specially made violet pots include a wicking system for easy watering.

97. Expert Video Guide - African Violets
    One of the few houseplants grown for their flowers, african violets havegained a reputation for being 'tricky' and difficult to grow.  
    http://www.thompson-morgan.com/plants/uk/product_9969_1.html
    
    Extractions: Description: Presented by . One of the few houseplants grown for their flowers, African Violets have gained a reputation for being 'tricky' and difficult to grow. With the specialised help and guidance of the Rev Tony Clements, winner of numerous Gold Medals, together with houseplant expert and TV gardener Anne Swithinbank, you too can successfully grow these dainty plants. The beautiful colours, shapes and types will enhance your home for many months each year and give you and your family great pleasure and enjoyment. Learn how to bring them into flower and keep them flowering, how to water and feed, general care and cultivation, how to propagate from leaf cuttings to give you more of your particular favourites and, as a bonus, think of all those very welcome but inexpensive gifts you can grow! A section about Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose), which are related to AfricanViolets, is also included for the enthusiast. (Running time 60 minutes). Please note that these videos are in UK PAL format.

98. AFRICAN VIOLETS
    african violets. Key african violets, Tony Clements, P, 49.95. AfricanViolets the Complete Guide, J Hill G Goodship, H, 59.95. African  
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    Extractions: New titles are highlighted in RED Prices are in NZ dollars African Violets Tony Clements P African Violets - the Complete Guide H African Violets - the Complete Guide P Barbara Ferguson P Bill Wall P Growing African Violets Out of print Ruth Coulson P How to Grow African Violets Sunset P Order Form Back to Plant Titles Index Back to Catalogue Index Email us for help or enquiries

99. Get Growing Gardening Tips 42- African Violets - Saintpaulia Ionantha
    Botanic Garden. african violets Saintpaulia ionantha. african violetshave become some of the most popular of all indoor plants. It is  
    http://www.discoveredmonton.com/devonian/getgro42.html
    
    Extractions: (this is the text version of our menu, for those of you who are experiencing problems using our popup menus) GET GROWING GARDENING TIPS Brought to you by Dr. Michael Hickman, Associate Director, Devonian Botanic Garden African Violets - Saintpaulia ionantha The African violet or Saintpaulia ionantha from central Africa produces glorious flowers, similar to widespreading violets formed freely on short, branched heads. Rosettes of rounded hairy leaves provide an attractive backcloth. The one species S. ionantha has given rise to a vast array of cultivars, including both single and double-flowering forms. Colours include pink, white, blue, red and bicolour. They should be grown in good light but not direct sunlight. They also grow extremely well when grown under fluorescent light. The soil should be kept moist, but not waterlogged, at all times; a high degree of humidity is essential and can be achieved by placing the pots on a layer of gravel or small stones. Avoid getting water on the leaves or they may scorch, as the they are covered with fine hairs which attract water droplets which then act like lenses. Plants will benefit from an application of liquid fertilizer every fortnight during their growing season.

100. AFRICAN VIOLETS - Winter '98-'99 - P. Allen Smith Gardens
     african violets. It's apparent to me now why my grandmother grew african violets. Africanviolets would rather stay on the dry side than sit in water.  
     http://www.pallensmith.com/features/tips/tips_winter99/winter99-tip03.htm

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