News Letter 
July, 1951 
ANSWER TO GLASS WICK QUESTION 
LAST MONTH: This can be obtained from Atlas 
Asbestos Company, North Wales, Penna. (thanks 
to Mrs. W.S., Penna.) or Manilla Greenhouses, 
Manilla, Indiana (thanks to Mrs. A.C.V., Iowa). 
Q@. What causes mealybugs? Mrs. E. J., 
Florida. 
A. Same thing that causes flies and mos- 
quitoes, I guess. Mealybugs are frequently brought 
into the house on plants from the florist or from 
not-quite-careful friends. Best preventative is 
washing foliage every week or two under a gentle 
lukewarm stream from the tap. Be sure the 
plants are thoroughly dry before replacing in the 
light. 
. .. . mildew on flowers and sometimes 
leaves. Looks very much like that on roses. Mrs. 
C.M., Michigan. 
A. Control it with rose dust. It isn’t un- 
usual for violets to come forth with strange fun- 
gus diseases, particularly during damp seasons. 
There’s also a sooty mold and a red rust which 
are easily controlled with a rose dust or powder- 
ed sulphur. 
. Lady Geneva white edge is disappearing. 
Can you tell me what to do? Mrs. A.L., Wis- 
consin. 
A. Wish we knew. The hot weather we 
have down here seems to cause the edge to fade, 
also shock of shipping seems to make some dif- 
ference. In our experience, the white edge has 
never returned once it’s gone. 
Q. Is there a Violet Magazine like the Iris 
people put out? Mrs. F.V.M., ndiana. 
A. Sure. Cheapest way to get it is to join 
the National Society, which dues are $3.00 per 
year, which includes the Magazine subscription. 
Send dues to Mr. Boyce M. Edens, 2694 Lenox 
Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia. 
Q. I have a violet that looks healthy but 
the leaves roll backward. What’s wrong with it? 
Mrs. W.A.J., Illinois. 
A. Some varieties tend to do that naturally. 
Excessive light or a chilly atmosphere or malnu- 
trition will accentuate the tendency. 
(Copyright, July, 1951, Russell Gray) 
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