we suggest the use of north and west exposures for the 
late spring and summer months, south and east for 
winter. In summer, violets grow well behind the kind 
protection of a venetian blind, curtain, or on a well 
protected porch. In winter a lush, moist atmosphere is 
most desired by our semi-tropical pets. Several plants 
growing in one location always help to create a better 
growing atmosphere than one lonely plant. Many apart- 
ment dwellers and window gardeners have found our 
aluminum pans most useful for this purpose. Plants 
grow well on pebble-filled pans and the moist pebbles 
are a ready means of humidifying the surrounding air. 
Violets like a night temperature of 68 degrees. Avoid 
draughts or placing plants near cold window panes, with- 
out protection from the cold night air, which often retards 
good growth and bloom. 
Always use warm water, rain or spring water preferred, 
which is free of chlorine and other chemicals. Plant food 
is most essential to keep plants in a healthy growing 
condition. Place pots in saucers and water from below. 
Plants can also be watered from the top if care is taken 
not to wet the foliage, as moisture on the leaves, with 
the strong light or sun shining on them, will cause leaves 
to spot and become yellow and unsightly. 
Plant Food should be used at least once a week to keep 
plants in a good healthy growing condition. For your con- 
venience we carry two forms of plant food: 
LIQUA-VITA—A modern violet food in liquid form which 
needs only to be added to the water. 
HY PONEX—An economical food, in powder form, favored 
by many. 
These tested and tried popular foods are used here at 
our greenhouses and can be safely used on the most tender 
plants without burning. 
Complete instructions with each food described on 
container. 
For a clean healthy plant collection we wish to recom- 
mend the use of optox spray, to control all the destruc- 
tive pests such as mealy bug, cyclamen mite and thrips, 
also to destroy manure worms and springtails often found 
thriving in and around pots. Specific directions included 
with every bottle. 
Remember to keep pots in proportion to plants, do not 
overpot. However, when potting is necessary, use Tinari’s 
certified African Violet potting soil, especially prepared 
for your convenience, ready to use. Expertly blended, 
sifted and sterilized to exterminate harmful soil fungus 
and nematodes. 
Demands of the African Violet are few but must be 
constant. Your patience, care and loyalty will be re- 
warded with handsome flowering plants. 
It has been a beautiful experience to walk along the 
Saintpaulia path with you and your fascinating hobby. 
You are most cordially invited to visit our greenhouses. 
Yours for beautiful Violets, 
Tinari Floral Gardens 
