SAINTPAULIAS (AFRICAN VIOLETS) 
RED 
CALIFORNIA DARK PLUM. A really dark flower, intensity of color unsurpassed. 
3”—1.50 4” —2.50 
**CRUSADER. DOUBLE red flower, dark green plain foliage. 
3”—2.00 4” —3.00 
RED KING. Favorite burgundy wine, exceptionally free flowering. 
3”—1.50 4” —2.50 
RED MENTOR BOY. A fine counterpart to Purple Mentor Boy. 
3”—1.50 4” —2.50 
*RED MENTOR GIANT. Large flowering red, free and good grower. 
3”—1.75 4” —2.75 
**RED WING. Large rose red flower, entirely new. 
3”—2.00 4” —3.00 
VARIEGATED AND NOVELTIES 
**BRIDESMAID. Large DOUBLE light blue and white variegated flowers. 
3”—1.75 4” —2.75 
**TWILIGHT. Two-tones blue and white flowers, very different. 
3”—1.75 4” —2.75 
**WINTERGREEN. Striking variegated white and green foliage, DOUBLE blue 
and white flowers. 
3”—2.00 4” —3.00 
**WINTRY NITE. Striking variegated white and green foliage, DOUBLE medium 
blue flowers. 
3.27.00 4-300 
*“NEWEST INTRODUCTION. 
*RECENT INTRODUCTION, last two or three years. 
HOW TO GROW HOUSE PLANTS 
The African Violets and foliage plants listed in this catclog are all excellent house- 
plants. They have been selected as varieties that withstand the shade and warmth 
of normal homes. They supply a natural humidity to the home that is needed for 
people's health, especially in heated buildings. 
Watering: Leave plant in red clay pot which holds moisture and place clay pot 
inside of decorative ceramic pot if desired. Or place pot on saucer or tray of damp 
sand. To water, fill sink with water and submerge pots until soil stops bubbling. 
Use room temperature water. 
Light: African Violets like an east or southern window. Plants receive adequate 
light near any window. Some as Philodendron and Chinese Evergreen tolerate deep 
shade for long periods. 
Temperature: Most houseplants prefer a minimum of 55-60 at night, with daytime 
10-15 degrees warmer. Some can stand it colder, and these are recommended for 
office buildings if heat goes off at night. Special requirements indicated in listings. 
Fertilizing: Most plants benefit from feeding with mild liquid fertilizer especially 
during spring and summer. Do not over-feed. Follow directions. We recommend 
liquid Orchid Fertilizer and Ortho-Gro. See page 40. 
Spraying: Inspect foliage, especially lower sides of leaves, for insects, and sponge 
off with warm soapy water. Do not wash hairy leaves such as African Violets or 
Episcias. 
Potting Soil: Our plants are delivered potted in correct soil unless shipper requests 
shipping out of pots. We recommend using any good garden loam (1/3) with equal 
parts pulverized peatmoss and sharp builder's sand. 
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