We have been making trial shipments to far-away places 
this Spring, and the results of these few orders attest to 
our successful method of packing! A letter dated June 25, 
1949, from the Philippines, says: “You will be glad to 
learn the shipment of African Violets arrived in 100% 
condition. Leaves and flowers looked as though the plants 
had just come from your pots. The packing was first class 
and flowers held well for the trip.” 
Many of our customers have written us about their ex- 
perience with POKON, our recommended plant food. If 
you have had trouble blooming your African Violets, per- 
haps Pokon is the answer. 
In this little catalog we offer everything towards suc- 
cessful African Violet Culture—fine healthy well-rooted 
plants; the new Wik-Fed Flower Pots to aid you in water- 
ing; we offer the proper soil mixture for potting; and 
after your plant is adjusted to the humidity and tempera- 
ture of your home, we suggest using POKON Plant Food 
in the water for quicker bloom; if you are really “bitten 
by the bug” perhaps your purchase of the African Violet 
book will be in order—and if you are sure that the African 
Violet is the only plant for your windowsill, may we sug- 
gest that membership in the African Violet Society of 
America is of great value. 
Why not share your enjoyment of this catalog with 
others? You can help us grow by sending us the names of 
friends who are interested in African Violets, and we'll 
send them a catalog promptly. 
We close this little catalog by reminding you that our 
Fall shipping season is so short and we cannot make ship- 
ments during winter months: May I look forward to 
hearing from you — soon? 
Sincerely — Mrs. Jennie Spoutz. 
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