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A PERSONAL LETTER TO YOU 
Dear African Violet Friends: 
It is indeed a great pleasure to send you this new 
edition of my Spring 1949 African Violet Catalog. 
As you read through these pages, I know you'll 
agree that a beautiful indoor window garden of bouse- 
plants will add much to the enjoyment of your home. 
African Violets are admired by all housewives and are 
extremely popular, with exquisite blooms and beautiful 
- foliage. You can start a hobby collection so inexpen- 
sively, and year after year these plants will bloom for 
you during the winter months when flowers are most 
apprectated. | 
Great care is given to filling your order. Plants 
selected are mature enough to travel well, and are 
packaged to arrive in fine condition. A generous 
amount of sphagnum moss keeps the ball of earth 
around the heavy root system nice.and moist, and the 
plants are anchored firmly to prevent shifting within 
the box. I guarantee satisfaction so you may place your 
order with confidence. If for any reason you are not 
completely satisfied, please write us promptly, and we 
will try to make things right. 
The varieties offered in this catalog will thrive for 
you without pampering, as I furnish only healthy ~ 
plants of superior quality. Complete growing imstruc- 
tions are included with all orders. You don’t need “ 
green thumb”—just a few rules on culture. 
May I look forward to hearing from you again? 
Respectfully, 
Mrs. Jennie Spoutz 
Copyright 1949 by Mrs. Jennie Spoutz, 13310 State Fair, E. 
Detroit 5, Michigan. 
