room temperature), and home or greenhouse 
propagated by leaf cuttings, African Violets are not too difficult to raise from seed. 
Germination is slow, taking about a month at 70° minimum. Sow during spring. 
Hybrid Mixture. Containing shades of the 
popular African Violet colors of violet 
and lavenders thru white. 1 pkt. (100 
seeds), $2.00. 
Segoutas 
(Fibrous-Rooted) 
Along with African Violets we consider Fib- 
rous Rooted Begonias among the most satisfac- 
tory flowering house plants. After the seedlings 
are well under way, cultural requirements are 
simple. They enjoy moderately warm temper- 
atures and partial sunlight. In addition you'll 
find them admirably suited for outdoor bedding 
use in semi-shaded locations, and where sum- 
mer temperatures do not exceed 90° except for 
brief periods. Best sown during early spring. 
The following varieties are the most popular 
sorts grown by florists today. All have waxy, 
shiny leaves. 
Scandinavia Pink. Very free flowering, 
bright, luminous rose pink with green 
leaves. Fine, bushy habit. 
Scandinavia Red. Identical to Scandinavia 
Pink in all respects except for its vivid 
carmine red flowers. 
Ball Red. The most intense, pure scarlet 
red ever seen in Fibrous Rooted Be- 
gonias. Bright green foliage. 
Price above Begonias, each: 1 pkt. (1500 seeds), 75c. | 
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Snowbank. Picture dozens of large, glisten- 
ing white flowers against a background | 
of emerald green foliage. 
Indian Maid. Rich, metallic, bronze foliage 
makes a wonderful foil for this variety’s 
bright red blooms. 
Carmen. Clear rose pink flowers are freely 
Produced against a background of lus- 
trous bronze leaves. 
Warm Temperature 
AFRICAN VIOLETS 
(Saintpaulia) 
FROM SEED! 
We know of no flowering house 
| plant which has increased its popular- 
| ity so tremendously in recent years as 
| has the 
| doubt due to its adaptability to condi- 
| tions prevailing in most homes and its { 
simple requirements; namely, protec- 
African Violet. This is no 
tion from direct sunlight, uniform 
moisture (water used should be of 
air temperature of 65-75°. While often 
Blue Fairy Tale. Deep, intense violet blue. 
This strain imported from Europe where 
it is very popular. 1 pkt. (100 seeds), 
$1.00. 
