- going back to Mr. Free’s “ALL ABOUT AFRICAN 
Eye fy you grow better plants 
Book No. 1—$1.35— aol TO GROW AFRICAN VIOLETS” | 
; by Carolyn Rector 
Beginners .. . here is the book for you! Chapter 
2 starts off with “Let us say that an African 
Violet addict offers you a leaf.” ... and Chapter 
3 commences “so now your leaves have rooted 
nicely” ... and this book carries you right along 
(neighborly-like) to Chapter 14 on “Grooming 
Plants for the Show Room.” Mrs. Rector has filled 
every page with money-saving ideas; there are 
many clear drawings to guide you. - 94 pages 
Book No. 2—$2.95—’’THE COMPLETE BOOK OF NAT. 
VIOLETS” 
by Helen Van Pelt Wilson 
Instead of revising her first book, Mrs. Wilson 
has written a completely new one, which contains 
29 photographs in full color! Many experts have 
contributed to the information presented, and 
drawings added. Collectors interested in exhibit- 
ing their plants will be interested in the chapter 1a 
on “Show Business and Judging.” 245 pages 
Book No. 3—$3.50—"ALL ABOUT AFRICAN VIOLETS” 
by Montague Free 
I was interested in this book long before it was 
printed, for Mr. Free is one of the associate 
editors of “10,000 Garden Questions Answered” 
. a book which I consider a gold mine of prac- 
tical information for an amateur gardener. But 
Bo @ PLITHLL AE HRAT @ Pit 
VIOLETS” which was written about plants Mr. 
Free took care of himself, every problem you are 
likely to meet under home conditions is taken 
care of. Non-technical and very humorous. You’re 
sure to enjoy his droll observations of some of 
the varieties “discussed” . . . 68 pages worth! 
Collectors. . . don’t miss this book. Includes 111 
photographs on varieties, propagation; 28 color 
drawings. Yes, this big book contains 304 pages! 304 pages 
30 “BOOKS MAKE A PERFECT GIFT” 
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