SAINTPAULIAS 
The African Violet has be- 
come America’s favorite for 
the home and office because 
of its compact growth and 
free blooming habit. It 
blooms almost continuously 
when proper care is given. 
Keep them in a tempera- 
ture of not less than 65 or 70 
degrees Fahrenheit in a well 
ventilated room without a 
draft. Give as much light as 
the leaves will take without 
burning. If too little light js 
given the plants will not 
grow or bloom. However, 
the plants should never be exposed to sunlight when the foliage is wet. When 
watering, use water of room temperature and water when the surface of the 
soil feels dry to the touch. Do not allow plants to stand in water for a long 
period of time. 
Established plants should be fed with a good well balanced fertilizer (we 
recommend Plant Marvel) about once every other month. Be careful not to 
over fertilize which can ruin your plants. 
We recommend a potting mixture made up of 2 parts dirt, 2 parts leaf 
mold or peat, 1 part sand and 1 part Terra Lite (Vermiculite). 
Sodium Selenate placed in the soil will protect your plants against Cycla- 
men Mite and other insects. (See back cover for Kapsulate). In using Sodium 
Selenate use carefully and according to instructions. 
All of our Violet plants are shipped in either 2% or 3 inch pots, and are 
generally in bud or bloom when shipped. Since African Violets cannot stand 
temperatures much lower than 45 degrees, we will not ship violets during the 
months of December, January and February due to the danger of freezing. 
Shipments during the months of November and March according to the weath- 
er conditions. Except during unseasonably cold weather, we will ship Violets 
during the months of December, January and February by Express Collect if 
so desired. 
SPECIAL HANDLING FOR AFRICAN VIOLETS 
To help insure safer arrival of African Violets we advise shipping all 
Violets by Parcel Post Special Handling. If order is for less than 6 Violets 
please enclose 25c to cover cost of Special Handling charge. Orders of 6 or 
more Violets are sent Special Handling at our expense. 
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GENEVA RAINBOW-—Solid burgundy red flowers with distinct sugar 
white twinkling edge. It is a lovely companion plant to Lady Geneva. 
$3.00 each. 
GROTEI (Climbing African Violet)—A true species of long creeping stems 
with large, slightly hairy, light green leaves. The flowers numbering from 
2 to 4 to a stalk are pale blue violet. It shows to advantage in a hanging 
basket or tall container. $3.00 each. 
Above two varieties in limited stock, consequently orders filled in rotation. 
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