3 Books for More and Bigger Flowers 
$1.35—“HOW TO GROW AFRICAN VIOLETS” 
by Carolyn Rector — 94 pages 
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. 
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African violets 
$2.95—“THE COMPLETE BOOK OF AFRICAN 
VIOLETS” 
by Helen Van Pelt Wilson — 245 pages 
Instead of revising her first book, Mrs. Wilson has 
written a completely new one, which contains 29 
photographs in full color! Many experts have con- 
tributed to the information presented, and drawings 
added. Collectors interested in exhibiting their 
plants will be interested in the chapter on “Show 
Business and Judging.” 
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$3.50—“ALL ABOUT AFRICAN VIOLETS” 
by Montague Free — 304 pages 
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 practical informa- 
tion for an amateur gardener. But going back to 
Mr. Free’s “ALL ABOUT AFRICAN VIOLETS,” 
it 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 humor- 
ous. You're sure to enjoy his droll observations of some of the 
varieties “discussed” . . . 69 pages worth! Collectors . . . don’t 
miss this book. Includes 111 photographs on varieties, propaga- 
tion; 28 color drawings. Yes, this big book contains 304 pages! 
“BOOKS MAKE A PERFECT GIFT” 
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