Be sure to send 25c extra for insurance and special handling. For only 25c 
extra we will ship in pots, in their correct soil, by express, f.o.b. The plant 
should have sufficient advantage this way to pay difference in cost. They 
can only go by express to the north in cold weather as 45° is their minimum 
safe temperature. 
Culture. They are shade plants and should have about the same exposure 
as African violets and Cattleya orchids which is very little sun but in good 
light. Soil formula. 4% peat, %4 leaf mould, preferably oak, % coarse sand 
or vermiculite, a rounded tablespoon of dried and powdered dairy or steer 
manure to a 5” pot. Potting material should drain well, hence we use coarse 
sand instead of vermiculite. A half quantity of each may be better. The plants 
require a warm humid atmosphere. The minimum night temp. preferred is 
60° to 65°. Higher in day time. 45° to 100° will do little harm. A. scherzerianum 
more readily adapts to lesser humidity or temperatures under 60° than the 
A. andreanum and is easier as a house plant. Where you can grow and 
flower Saintpaulias, Gloxinias or Cattleyas you should be able to grow 
Anthuriums but higher humidity will help them succeed. When in thrifty 
growth, if a fertilizer is needed, one can use Spoonit once a month. Plants 
need liberal watering and should never become dry. 
THE GESNERIA FAMILY — Gesneriaceae 
In this family belong the species Gesneria, Gloxinia, Sinnigia, Achimines, 
Saintpaulias, Isoloma, Naegelia, etc. Most of these are listed in our spring, 
(Jan.) catalog. 
Gloxinias. We have Six varieties that are quite rare and difficult to get 
which we are now growing from seed. We are not sure when they will be 
ready to ship but we expect to try to force them into dormancy in Dec. If 
we succeed, they will be shipped then. We expect only small tubers %” to 
1” diam., but this size will flower well. If in Dec. it appears that we should 
let them grow longer, we may send as late as Mar. 15. Do not notify us of 
non-receipt before Apr. 1. 
If you need culture directions, please refer to our Spring 1950 cat. If 
you do not have a copy we can supply a copy for 10c extra. This will be 
repeated in Spring, (Jan.) 1951 cat. 
As the supply will be very limited and we know of no source for the 
purchaser of tubers, we offer them now so that you may reserve any that you 
want by full prepayment with the order. Price $1.00 ea. No quantity rates 
except one of each 6 var. for $5.75. The varieties and descriptions follow. 
Frederick Benary. Scarlet, white throat. Beacon, rich dark red. Crimson 
Glow, glowing scarlet. Swiss Emblem, scarlet and red, white markings. 
Merveille, brilliant red, white edge. Rose Sensation, brilliant carmine rose. 
Assorted seedlings, small, not like above. 45c. Same delivery date. 
Saintpaulia or African Violet. First discovered in equatorial east Africa 
as recently as 1890, no other plant has ever had the phenomenal growth in 
popularity in so short a period of time. It seems to fit into the life-conditions 
of these times better than most plants. Houses and rooms are now smaller and 
these are compact small plants. They flower not once a year but all the 
time. They like the temperatures and living conditions that we like. For full 
culture directions please refer to our 1949 Saintpaulia price list. We have 
few left and they are not available now for free distribution. Please send a 
dime when you request one. If you do not have a copy one will be included 
free with your order only if you request it. 
Please order from the following list at new reduced prices. This is a 
partial list only. If there is any other that you want, inquire for it and we 
may have it as we have many in small quantity. Please note that the following 
are arranged in price groups, beginning at 75c. Any plant in a group will 
be sent for the price mentioned as its group price. If your order is for less 
than $2.00 please send 25c extra for postage and send 20c extra in all cases 
for insurance and special handling. This means that plants will travel more 
rapidly and arrive in better condition. 
Order promptly. We cannot send plants by mail in winter when they 
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