AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC, 
African Violet Society of America was organized in Atlanta, Georgia, in November 
1946 and was subsequently incorporated under the laws of Georgia as a non-profit 
organization. : 
Briefly, the purposes of the Society’ are (1 To stimulate an increasing, widespread 
interest in the growing of African violets (saintpaulias) both by amateur and com- 
mercial growers; (2 To encourage the origination and distribution of new and 
improved varieties of African Violets; (8) To gather and publish information regarding 
the propagation and culture of African violets. 
The African Violet Magazine, a quarterly publication, is the official organ of the 
Society and is mailed to all members. Membership is open to anyone who is interested 
in African violets. Membership dues are payable in advance. 
See Application for Membership on Reverse Side 
