sent with a ball-of good earth around the roots. A gener- 
ous amount of well-dampened sphaghum moss is wrapped 
around the soil and then enclosed in heavily waxed paper 
and tied. Next, it must be anchored firmly to prevent 
shifting within the box and to prevent the succulent 
leaves from being bruised. : 
We realize the importance of getting your order to 
you im fine growing condition, and have many letters 
from every state (and a few from Puerto Rico, Alaska, 
Cuba, and Mexico too) saying “my plants came in splen- 
did condition and I am so pleased with them.’ 
See page 13. You may be entitled to FREE PLANTS 
with your order. The free plants sent are full-sized, same 
high quality stock as regularly shipped. 
We hope we have convinced you that African Violets 
are easy to grow, and a fine indoor hobby. They are ad- 
mired by all housewives and are extremely popular, with 
exquisite blooms and beautiful foliage. You don’t need 
a “green thumb’—just a healthy plant to begin with and 
my few rules on culture, on page 21. 
May I look forward to hearing from you again? 
Respectfully, 
Mrs. Jennie Spoutz. 
P. S.—Please note the new address, now 13310 State 
Fair, Detroit 5, Michigan. 
