Frentzen Floral Gardens 
_ AFRICAN VIOLET ROOTED CUTTINGS 
These are well rooted cuttings, all have been in the propagating bench at least 
3 - 4 months before shipping. Enlarge your collection this inexpensive way with 
the added thrill of watching them grow, or grow into mature plants for resale 
at a nice PROFIT to you. 
Your choice of the following varieties, properly labeled, growing instructions, 10 
for $5.00, this includes Postage and Special Delivery. (NO ORDERS ACCEPTED 
FOR LESS THAN 10) 
MILDRED’S CHOICE _ New It. blue 
ADMIRAL _____- Rich Violet 
AMETHYST ___._ Lavender-blue NEPTUNE. 22 Deep-blue 
BICOLOR ______________ Two-Tone  ##NORSEMAN-____.-__ Blue-violet 
BLUE BIRD _______ Medium-blue ORCHID BEAUTY _ Lavender-orchid 
BEUE-BOY: 2). Purple-blue PANS Vee eS Reddish-purple 
BLUE GIRL __________ Purple-blue PINK BEAUTY =+________ Deep-pink 
BLUSH MAIDEN ______ Blush-pink “ PURPLE PRINCE ____ Deep-purple 
COMMODORE ____ Medium-lavender RED HBAD _)__ = Violet-red 
DAINTY MAID ______ Medium-pink ROYAL ROSE ________ Rose-purpie 
DUCHESS 22=~ 2 Double-blue RUFFLES 2 Medium-blue 
DUPONT BLUE ________ Large blue SAILOR BOY ____________ Pale-blue 
DUPONT LAV-PINK ___— Lav-pink SAPPHIRE __._.--_-_-_ Light-blue 
IONANTHA _____ Light-blue SKY BLUE Soe eee sn Grey-blue 
BES STN 3 oe he Lavender-pink THIRTY-TWO ___--__ Medium-blue 
KEWENSIS ____-_ Medium-blue TOPAZ bbe Se Deep-blue 
LAVENDER LADY __ Lavender-red VERIN Geee 2) oe eee Deep-blue 
MENTOR BOY _______ Deep-purple VON DIETRICH _____ Medium-blue 
MIDNIGHT ________ Lavender-blue WHITE LADY _________~ Pure-white 
NOTE—WHEN ORDERING PLEASE MENTION SECOND CHOICE 
BOOK DEPARTMENT 
15 Delightful, Easy to Follow Books, Showing The Way To 
New Enjoyment of Plants, Flowers and Garden. (PRICES 
INCLUDE POSTAGE). 
THE AFRICAN VIOLET—by Helen Van Pelt Wilson _§ 2.75 
ANNUAL FLOWERS—by Dorothy H. Jenkins ____—- 2.75 
AROUND THE GARDEN—by Dorothy H. Jenkins __ 
BULBS FOR BEAUTY—by Charles H. Mueller 
CARE & CULTURE OF AFRICAN VIOLETS—by 
Lloyd Putnam’Lindsey. New 4th edition ______ .60 
2.90 
3.90 



COOK IT OUTDOORS—by James Beard __ 2.50 
ENJOY YOUR HOUSE PLANTS—by Dorothy H. ‘ 
_ Jenkins and Helen Van Pelt Wilson 3.00 
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT FOR EVERYONE—by 
Dorothy Biddle and Dorothea Biom 2.75 
GARDENING WITH SHRUBS—by Mary D. Lamson — 3.50 
GERANIUMS—by Helen Van Pelt Wilson 3.50 
GREENHOUSE GARDENING FOR EVERYONE 
by Ernest Chabot - 1 ees 4.00 
MAGIC IN HERBS—by Dorothy H. Jenkins = ===. 2.50 
PERENNIALS PREFERRED—by Helen Van Pelt 
Wilson z i ee00) 
ROSES FOR EVERY GARDEN—bDy Dr. R.C. Allen — 33.50 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS—by Worth Brown 2.75 
THE ABOVE BOOKS ARE ALL THE LATEST EDITIONS, FULL OF VALU- 
ABLE INFORMATION AND WORTHY OF A PLACE IN YOUR LIBRARY. 
AFRICAN VIOLET LEAVES 
For folks who enjoy starting their own leaves, we offer fresh 
cut, labeled leaves of most varieties with the exception of the 
following: Patented, My Lady Series, Girls and Amazons. 
Your selection .25c per leaf, minimum order accepted 10 
leaves. Due to conditions beyond our control, we assumé no 
responsibility for replacement of leaf orders. 
(ORDERS FOR LEAVES ARE SENT POSTPAID) 
== READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING <2d 
AIR PARCEL POST—AII shipments to Alaska, Canal Zone, 
Cuba, Costa Rica, Mexico, Newfoundland, Puerto Rico ete. 
are shipped via Air Parcel Post. Add .50e extra per plant 
for this service, we will refund any balance not used. 
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS—Must first secure import 
_papers from Canada Dept. of Agriculture and forward same 
to us as instructions read. 
POSTAGE—AII orders amounting to $5.00 or more are sent 
POSTAGE PAID, (excluding soil) orders under $5.00 add 
0c to cover cost of packing and postage. Wik-Fed Pots, 
Cuttings, Leaves and Books are sent Postpaid, all other items 
unless specified are subject to .50¢c charge on orders under 
$5.00. 
1950 Edition 
GIFT WRAPPING SERVICE—We have provided this extra 
service for a number of years. Plants are attractively gift- 
wrapped with an appropriate card bearing sender’s name 
enclosed. No extra charge. 
CLAIMS—AII claims for damaged shipments ete. must be 
sent upon receipt of goods, not later than 5 days, otherwise 
will be handled at our discretion. 
COLD WEATHER SHIPPING—We do not ship Violet 
plants, cuttings or leaves during December, January or Feb- 
ruary (except at customers own risk). All other plants and 
supplies shipped through out the year. 
SECOND CHOICE—When ordering Plants, Cuttings or 
Leaves, please name several alternatives in the event we are 
out of your first selection. This enables us to expedite your 
order promptly. 
SPECIAL DELIVERY—Your shipment is assured swifter 
delivery and is delivered special to you on any day in town 
and cities. Delivered to house on R.F.D. routes. This extra 
service is well worth the additional cost of .35¢ per order. 
WIK-FED PLANTING SERVICE—We will plant any 
variety Violet or house plant in any color or size Wik-Fed 
Pot for you at no extra cost, just add cost of plant selected 
and cost of pot. Allow 3 - 4 weeks for delivery so plants may 
become established. No order accepted for less than 4 Plant- 
ed Pots, shipped via Railway Express only, express charges 
to be paid by customer on delivery. 
IN CLOSING, We value your order regardless how large or 
small, and shall conscientiously fill it with quality merchan- 
dise and prompt service. We value also your critiscism, con- 
structive or otherwise, that guides us to still better relations. 
ALEX. H. FRENTZEN. 
AFRICAN VIOLET GROWING SUPPLIES 
AQUAPIN BUBBLE VASE—Show off your pretty Violet 
blooms by wearing them in this attractive, plastic, lapel pin. 
Holds just enough water to keep blooms fresh for days. A 
little fern, a couple blooms and you have an inexpesive cor- 
sage. Choice of 3 colors, Orchid, Green and Clear. .35c ea. 
Postpaid. 
CHARCOAL—Granulated, horticultural grade, ideal for 
sweetening water when growing Philodendron, Ivies etc. in 
water containers. Also beneficial for mixing with soil. 10 oz. 
plastic bag .40c with an order (separate .50c P.P.) 
ELECTRIC PLANT STARTER 
—Brand new unit for propagat- 
ing and seed germination. Size 
14” x 17” x 244” complete with 
heating unit, thermostat and 
glass wick waterer. Speeds up 
your rooting time, carries money 
back guarantee. $10.00 ea. Post- 
paid. $10.50 West of Mississippi. 
FRENTZEN’S AFRI-GROW—A specially prepared potting . 
soil for African Violets, also ideal for ‘Gloxinias, Begonias 
ete. Sterilized and for extra protection Soilene-treated to 
destroy all soil-born insects. 
3 Ibs. $1.00 Postpaid - West of Miss. add .25c 
5 Ibs. 1.50 Postpaid - West of Miss. add .35c 
10 lbs. 2.50 Postpaid - West of Miss. add .50c 
FRENTZEN’S SUPER-BLOOM—Do you have difficulty in 
getting your Violets to bloom? Here is a “trade secret” we 
are releasing for the first time, same bloom producing tonic 
we use ourselves. Clean, safe, simple to use. Just add 1 
teaspoonful to 1 qt. of water, water plants with this solution 
every week or 10 days until buds appear, then discontinue. 
1 lb. pkg. $1.00 P. P.—West of Miss. $1.25. 

ELECTRIC RIER 
FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS TRY OUR GIFT SERVICE 
