
“AMETHYST” $1.25 
New African Violet enthusiasts buying their first plant 
should select a variety like Amethyst, pictured above; an 
exquisite and. profuse bloomer, with orchid-tinted laven- 
der flowers. Varieties: priced at $1.25 have stood the test 
of time, with distinct foliage and jewel-like blossoms in 
rainbow hues. See our “Beginners Collection” on Page 
13. However, no matter what your selection, you are 
assured of the sheer beauty of clusters of colorful blooms 
held high above the at 
atese tests prove that soluble salts collected on the rims 
of old clay pots cause damage to leaf stems, causing them to 
turn jélly-like and rot. The new Wik fed Plastic Pots are 
non-absorbent and the mature leaves will remain in good 
condition, making it easier to grow Specimen-sized plants. 
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