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PERIWINKLE $3.50 
Pictured on page 4. 
Of the thousands of seedlings which bloomed during 
the winter of 1947, Periwinkle (then unnamed) stood 
out from them all. Periwinkle originated as a seedling 
from hand-hybridized crosses, and is my new introduc- 
tion this Spring 1949. 
Its color, petal substance, free blooming qualities, 
ornamental foliage, and dependable habits warranted 
further propagating and testing. Cuttings taken from 
the original stock have proven true-to-type. 
We are very pleased with this new seedling variety. The 
exquisite light blue flowers are borne abundantly. 
Please note the place it holds in my listings of the 
blue varieties, on page 14. We hoped to introduce 
Periwinkle last Fall, but the plants were a bit small, 
so we waited till Spring to introduce it to you. The 
name, selected by Marie Devers, seems to belong to it. 
Plants offered are undivided, multiple crowned, trans- 
planted twice, with heavy root systems. Orders will be 
filled in rotation early Spring, subject to stock on hand. 
You will love Periwinkle when you see it in bloom! — 
It’s a must in your collection of African Violets! 
Spo AFRICAN VIOLETS 
