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#35429 From: "Homero Luna" <starzzzcollide@...>
Date: Fri Apr 1, 2005 9:45 am
Subject: Re: Mad Cat Curling leaves starzzzcollide
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how do you use Neem Oil to treat this?  What are other symptoms I
might check for?

Homero in Houston

--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, BDBranson@a... wrote:
> Jackie, check for broad mites.  One symptom of these mites is that
the leaves
> curl under.  I hope you don't have them.  I did, but three
threatments with
> Neem oil did get rid of them.  I had leaves curling under with the
crown not
> looking right (but not like damage from cyclamin mite).  I looked
at the leaf
> with my hand microscope and saw the darn mites.  Broad mites hide
under the
> leaves, so if you have them, be sure to dip the plant to cover all
surfaces if you
> don't want to throw the plant away.
>
> Betsy

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#35430 From: "Lynn Lombard" <lynn_lombard@...>
Date: Fri Apr 1, 2005 4:32 pm
Subject: Sacramento Area Violet Show and Sale thevelvetlea...
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Hi, everyone ~

I'd like to invite you to join us THIS WEEKEND for the 53rd Capital City AVS annual judged show and sale. Sale plants include 1100 AVs, episcias, chiritas, sinningias, streps, alsobias, etc. Plenty for everyone!

Sacramento, CA

April 2-3

Capital City AVS 53rd Annual Judged Show and Sale

Sacramento Garden and Arts Center

3300 McKinley Blvd.

Sacramento, California

Saturday, April 2 2-5

Sunday, April 3 10-4

Hundreds of sale plants, lots of supplies, and expert growing advice.

Everyone is welcome and both admission and parking are free.

For more information, please contact me.

Lynn Lombard

lynn_lombard@...

530-637-9000

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#35431 From: "Joyce" <joycesviolets@...>
Date: Sat Apr 2, 2005 5:20 pm
Subject: Pat Hancock's 2005 Catalog is now ready sewwiz2001
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Pat Hancock's, Pat's Patch 2005 Catalog is now ready for distribution.
This is a text format only.  If you would like a copy please send an
email to:

patspatch@...

Thanks to Jerry Dunn for doing such a fantastic job of putting the
catalog together.  Thanks Jerry for all the help.  You are great
appreciated.
Joyce/OH

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#35432 From: BDBranson@...
Date: Sat Apr 2, 2005 2:48 pm
Subject: Re: Using Neem oil BDBranson@...
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I follow the directions on the container for use.  Neem oil is a main
ingredient in several newer, less toxic pesticides.  When I dip the plant in the
solution, I make sure the solution is the pesticide in warm water.  I pat the
plant dry with Bounty towels because they are soft and absorbant and put the
plant
out of direct light and away from drafts until it is completely dry.

Betsy

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#35433 From: "bright_terra" <bright_terra@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 12:33 am
Subject: Re: Sacramento Area Violet Show and Sale bright_terra
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Hi Lynn!

How was the show? Anything interesting? I woke up on Saturday going,
bummed out because I am up here in Portland. Although I will be able
to go to the Seattle show, I don't think we will have time to visit
the Space Needle as my husband would like to attend something else.
But I a lucky I can still go to the AV show there.

Hope to see you next year!
Jeanne

--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "Lynn Lombard"
<lynn_lombard@w...> wrote:
>
> Hi, everyone ~
>
> I'd like to invite you to join us THIS WEEKEND for the 53rd Capital
City AVS annual judged show and sale. Sale plants include 1100 AVs,
episcias, chiritas, sinningias, streps, alsobias, etc. Plenty for
everyone!
>
>
> Sacramento, CA
> April 2-3
>
> Capital City AVS 53rd Annual Judged Show and Sale
> Sacramento Garden and Arts Center
> 3300 McKinley Blvd.
> Sacramento, California
>
> Saturday, April 2     2-5
> Sunday, April 3        10-4
>
> Hundreds of sale plants, lots of supplies, and expert growing advice.
>
> Everyone is welcome and both admission and parking are free.
>
> For more information, please contact me.
>
> Lynn Lombard
> lynn_lombard@w...
> 530-637-9000

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#35434 From: "Ginger" <loonlady@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 2:56 am
Subject: Re: AVC CCAVS Photos - Finally!! ginger7369
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Hi Marjorie,
I agree completely!  Thank you for all the effort and time you give to share
these photos with us. It is greatly appreciated.
Ginger from TN

Subject: Re: AVC CCAVS Photos - Finally!!
> Thank you, Marjorie...
> We are the fortunate ones to have you do this for those of us that are
> unable to attend!
> Joan in MN
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marjorie Bullard" <MarjBcrp@...>
> Subject: AVC CCAVS Photos - Finally!!
>
>
> >
> > I finally have the Corpus Christi AVS Show photos posted at
> > http://www.picturetrail.com/marjbcrp  - so sorry for taking SO LONG!!  I
> am
> > now working on the First Austin photos and will hopefully have them by
> next
> > week -- and then in the wings is the San Antonio Magic Knights show from
> > this weekend!!  PLUS some bluebonnet and wildflower photos I saw on the
> way!
> > I DO love spring!!!
> >
> > I feel so fortunate to be able to attend and photo so many really
> fantastic
> > shows!!  Life is GOOD!!
> >
> > Marjorie at Corpus Christi TX <MarjBcrp@...>
> >

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#35435 From: <flwrhill@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 10:31 am
Subject: Pan pots uzgreyzone
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Good Morning.  Can someone help me with a supplier of pan pots?  Thank you
for your help.  Stephanie

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#35436 From: "Janet Stromborg" <twinhill@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 11:24 am
Subject: Re: AVC Pan pots keikimonster
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Hi Stephanie,

Try Bluebird Greenhouse at http://www.bluebirdgreenhouse.com/

Janet in Denmark WI

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Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 5:31 AM

Subject: AVC Pan pots

Good Morning. Can someone help me with a supplier of pan pots? Thank you for your help. Stephanie

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#35437 From: "dale4streps" <DaleMartens@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 3:07 pm
Subject: my very first Best In Show for an AV dale4streps
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In Members, then Dale's photo album, see 'Heinz's Harbour Lights' and 'Tea for
Two'
(also Heinz's hybrid).   Tea for Two's photo doesn't do it justice.  It's a
dusty pink with a
ruffled geneva edge.

This is my very, very first Best in Show for an African Violet.   'Heinz's
Harbour Lights':
Variegated foliage, blue-lavender flowers with green edges and puff fantasy.  I
wanted to grow it well for him and get a blue ribbon.  I was told there were
around 160
total entries in the show being held at a large shopping mall. While the judges
were
judging, I went to lunch with family and friends and upon returning from lunch I
looked in
the direction of where the entry was placed to see if the judges had given it a
blue
ribbon.  All I saw was an empty space.  When I lived in California we had some
problems in shopping mall shows with plants being damaged or stolen, so I turned
to
one of the members and said, "My entry is missing, do you know what happened to
it?"
She said, "Don't you know?"  I replied, "Know what?"  She pointed behind me. 
There
on the Winners' table was my entry as Best in Show.  I burst into tears!

Leaves will find their way into the AVSA live auction.

Dale in Illinois

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#35438 From: "Sky" <Cherokee@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 3:20 pm
Subject: Re: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV waygu
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Wow Dale! I had 'happy tears' just reading about it!!!! That's wonderful Dale.

Sky / TX

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From: dale4streps

In Members, then Dale's photo album, see 'Heinz's Harbour Lights' and 'Tea for Two' (also Heinz's hybrid). Tea for Two's photo doesn't do it justice. It's a dusty pink with a ruffled geneva edge. This is my very, very first Best in Show for an African Violet. 'Heinz's Harbour Lights': Leaves will find their way into the AVSA live auction. Dale in Illinois

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#35439 From: "joan baker" <joanmarie@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 5:43 pm
Subject: Re: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV joanmarie649
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Good for You!!!

Joan in MN

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From: dale4streps

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 10:07 AM

Subject: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV

In Members, then Dale's photo album, see 'Heinz's Harbour Lights' and 'Tea for Two' (also Heinz's hybrid). Tea for Two's photo doesn't do it justice. It's a dusty pink with a ruffled geneva edge. This is my very, very first Best in Show for an African Violet. 'Heinz's Harbour Lights': Variegated foliage, blue-lavender flowers with green edges and puff fantasy. I wanted to grow it well for him and get a blue ribbon. I was told there were around 160 total entries in the show being held at a large shopping mall. While the judges were judging, I went to lunch with family and friends and upon returning from lunch I looked in the direction of where the entry was placed to see if the judges had given it a blue ribbon. All I saw was an empty space. When I lived in California we had some problems in shopping mall shows with plants being damaged or stolen, so I turned to one of the members and said, "My entry is missing, do you know what happened to it?" She said, "Don't you know?" I replied, "Know what?" She pointed behind me. There on the Winners' table was my entry as Best in Show. I burst into tears! Leaves will find their way into the AVSA live auction. Dale in Illinois

WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN VIOLET CONNECTIONN (AVC) YOUR LINK TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AFRICAN VIOLETS. Lynda Welchel AVC Manager LWelchel@... and Vicky Crider, Co-Manager Vcrider@.... Please do not hesitate to contact either person for assistance.

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#35440 From: "Kathy Steer" <kathryn_steer@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 5:42 pm
Subject: Re: my very first Best In Show for an AV kathysteer
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Dale,
Congratulations! Harbour Lights is Gorgeous!!
Kathy in Seattle Wa--- In
avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "dale4streps" <DaleMartens@m...>
wrote:
>
> In Members, then Dale's photo album, see 'Heinz's Harbour Lights'
and 'Tea for Two'
> (also Heinz's hybrid).   Tea for Two's photo doesn't do it
justice.  It's a dusty pink with a
> ruffled geneva edge.
>
> This is my very, very first Best in Show for an African
Violet.   'Heinz's Harbour Lights':
> Variegated foliage, blue-lavender flowers with green edges and
puff fantasy.  I
> wanted to grow it well for him and get a blue ribbon.
   There
> on the Winners' table was my entry as Best in Show.  I burst into
tears!
>
> Leaves will find their way into the AVSA live auction.
>
> Dale in Illinois

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#35441 From: elizabeth sobotta <elizabeth_sobotta2001@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 9:00 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Pan pots elizabeth_so...
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Bluebird has pan pots. I hope this help.

Wi

flwrhill@... wrote:

Good Morning. Can someone help me with a supplier of pan pots? Thank you for your help. Stephanie

WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN VIOLET CONNECTIONN (AVC) YOUR LINK TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AFRICAN VIOLETS. Lynda Welchel AVC Manager LWelchel@... and Vicky Crider, Co-Manager Vcrider@.... Please do not hesitate to contact either person for assistance.

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#35442 From: Allison R Brigham <abrigham@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 9:15 pm
Subject: Pan pots abrigham2001
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Cape Cod Violetry has a wonderful selection of pots, including pan pots!
They stock quality, sturdy pots.

Allison
(Denver...70's today, snow possible tomorrow)

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#35443 From: Linda <bludove10@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 10:17 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Pan pots bludove10
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Hi,

Violet Showcase has a nice selection of pan and all
sorts of other pots.

Great service too.

Enjoy,
Linda in PA



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#35444 From: "Joanne Murphy" <networked@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 10:45 pm
Subject: My first show, a general one broncoknpv
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Hi folks,

I entered three of my little trailers (not mature plants) into a local (Stuart, FL) flower show sponsored by the local garden club of which I am becoming a member. They were Rob's Humpty Doo, Rob's Lilli Pilli, and Tensie's Trail. There were no other trailing violets, one standard violet (gorgeous) and one mini non-trailer. I hoped to maybe get an honorable mention, but when I went to the show the next day, I had three firsts! (A "beefsteak" begonia I entered won a 2nd in another class.)

Can someone please tell me how there can be three firsts? The plants looked great, were blooming nicely, and believe me, I'm not complaining.

This was very motivational and makes me want to submit something to a "real" African Violet show where I would be hoping for an honorable mention, maybe.

Thanks.

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#35445 From: Allison R Brigham <abrigham@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 11:00 pm
Subject: RE: First show abrigham2001
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Joanne--

You could have three blue ribbons because AVSA judging is merit, not
competitive, judging. That means each entry or exhibit is judged on its own
merit. In competitive judging, a single first, second, and third place are
usually awarded. Honorable mention may be awarded, too.

Allison
(Denver)

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#35446 From: "Joanne Murphy" <networked@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 11:05 pm
Subject: Re: AVC RE: First show broncoknpv
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Thank you very much. That ends my puzzlement, and it has done what I suppose it's supposed to do: encourage people who are new!

Which shows are competitive and do not have merrit awards?

----- Original Message -----

From: Allison R Brigham

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Cc: Allison R Brigham

Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 7:00 PM

Subject: AVC RE: First show

Joanne--

You could have three blue ribbons because AVSA judging is merit, not
competitive, judging. That means each entry or exhibit is judged on its own
merit. In competitive judging, a single first, second, and third place are
usually awarded. Honorable mention may be awarded, too.

Allison
(Denver)

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#35447 From: fredbaneitas@...
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 11:04 pm
Subject: Re: AVC My first show, a general one aneita_s
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Perhaps this Garden Club also uses a type of "Merit Judging". This is when the plant is judged against a scale of points. Congratulations, by the way!

Aneita in SO CAL, USA :o)

On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 18:45:01 -0400 "Joanne Murphy" <networked@...> writes:

Hi folks,

I entered three of my little trailers (not mature plants) into a local (Stuart, FL) flower show sponsored by the local garden club of which I am becoming a member. They were Rob's Humpty Doo, Rob's Lilli Pilli, and Tensie's Trail. There were no other trailing violets, one standard violet (gorgeous) and one mini non-trailer. I hoped to maybe get an honorable mention, but when I went to the show the next day, I had three firsts! (A "beefsteak" begonia I entered won a 2nd in another class.)

Can someone please tell me how there can be three firsts? The plants looked great, were blooming nicely, and believe me, I'm not complaining.

This was very motivational and makes me want to submit something to a "real" African Violet show where I would be hoping for an honorable mention, maybe.

Thanks.

J.

WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN VIOLET CONNECTIONN (AVC) YOUR LINK TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AFRICAN VIOLETS. Lynda Welchel AVC Manager LWelchel@... and Vicky Crider, Co-Manager Vcrider@.... Please do not hesitate to contact either person for assistance.

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#35448 From: "Joanne Murphy" <networked@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 11:11 pm
Subject: Re: AVC My first show, a general one broncoknpv
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Thanks, everyone. I have to admit the little things looked so cute. Believe it or not I got tears in my eyes, too. I used to grow massive trailers in azelea pots and hope to do so again, even if it's just for my own pleasure. They were simply bursting out with energy and flowers! Give me a year or two...

----- Original Message -----

From: fredbaneitas@...

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 7:04 PM

Subject: Re: AVC My first show, a general one

Perhaps this Garden Club also uses a type of "Merit Judging". This is when the plant is judged against a scale of points. Congratulations, by the way!

Aneita in SO CAL, USA :o)

On Mon, 4 Apr 2005 18:45:01 -0400 "Joanne Murphy" <networked@...> writes:

Hi folks,

I entered three of my little trailers (not mature plants) into a local (Stuart, FL) flower show sponsored by the local garden club of which I am becoming a member. They were Rob's Humpty Doo, Rob's Lilli Pilli, and Tensie's Trail. There were no other trailing violets, one standard violet (gorgeous) and one mini non-trailer. I hoped to maybe get an honorable mention, but when I went to the show the next day, I had three firsts! (A "beefsteak" begonia I entered won a 2nd in another class.)

Can someone please tell me how there can be three firsts? The plants looked great, were blooming nicely, and believe me, I'm not complaining.

This was very motivational and makes me want to submit something to a "real" African Violet show where I would be hoping for an honorable mention, maybe.

Thanks.

J.

WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN VIOLET CONNECTIONN (AVC) YOUR LINK TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AFRICAN VIOLETS. Lynda Welchel AVC Manager LWelchel@... and Vicky Crider, Co-Manager Vcrider@.... Please do not hesitate to contact either person for assistance.

WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN VIOLET CONNECTIONN (AVC) YOUR LINK TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AFRICAN VIOLETS. Lynda Welchel AVC Manager LWelchel@... and Vicky Crider, Co-Manager Vcrider@.... Please do not hesitate to contact either person for assistance.

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#35449 From: "Suzi" <thursdayschild777@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 11:38 pm
Subject: Re: my very first Best In Show for an AV thursdayschi...
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Dale ------ Your BIS is absolutely gorgeous!  Heartiest
congratulations!

Suzi in Pennsylvania

--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "dale4streps"
<DaleMartens@m...> wrote:
>
> In Members, then Dale's photo album, see 'Heinz's Harbour Lights'
and 'Tea for Two'
> (also Heinz's hybrid).   Tea for Two's photo doesn't do it
justice.  It's a dusty pink with a
> ruffled geneva edge.
>
> This is my very, very first Best in Show for an African
Violet.   'Heinz's Harbour Lights':
> Variegated foliage, blue-lavender flowers with green edges and puff
fantasy.  I
> wanted to grow it well for him and get a blue ribbon.  I was told
there were around 160
> total entries in the show being held at a large shopping mall.
While the judges were
> judging, I went to lunch with family and friends and upon returning
from lunch I looked in
> the direction of where the entry was placed to see if the judges
had given it a blue
> ribbon.  All I saw was an empty space.  When I lived in California
we had some
> problems in shopping mall shows with plants being damaged or
stolen, so I turned to
> one of the members and said, "My entry is missing, do you know what
happened to it?"
> She said, "Don't you know?"  I replied, "Know what?"  She pointed
behind me.  There
> on the Winners' table was my entry as Best in Show.  I burst into
tears!
>
> Leaves will find their way into the AVSA live auction.
>
> Dale in Illinois

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#35450 From: "Marjorie Bullard" <MarjBcrp@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 11:33 pm
Subject: RE: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV marjoriecctx
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Outstanding!!! Congratulations Dale, on a job VERY well done! Beautiful AVs --- and may you become as hooked on African violets as you have made ME become hooked on streps!!!!

And I will be bidding on those leaves -- but don't know that my budget is up to it!!

Marjorie at Corpus Christi TX <MarjBcrp@...>

-----Original Message-----
From: dale4streps [mailto:DaleMartens@...]
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 10:08 AM
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV

In Members, then Dale's photo album, see 'Heinz's Harbour Lights' and 'Tea for Two' (also Heinz's hybrid). Tea for Two's photo doesn't do it justice. It's a dusty pink with a ruffled geneva edge.

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#35451 From: "Marjorie Bullard" <MarjBcrp@...>
Date: Mon Apr 4, 2005 11:39 pm
Subject: RE: AVC RE: First show marjoriecctx
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You remind me of my first show, where I was SO disappointed because I had some yellow ribbons. Turns out the blue was the merit judging of the plant which each plant got (except for a few reds) - but then the yellow was the Best in Class - which meant the best of the blues in that particular class (such as standard trailers, or green leaved pink miniatures, etc). And then after the best in each class is chosen, those are evaluated for things like Best in Show, Best Standard, Best Mini, etc. etc. etc. So the merit judging is great - and also leads into a bit of competitiveness. I have only entered African violet shows so can't speak of the garden club shows; you now have more experience in that than I do!!

Congratulations on your First Place wins!!!!

Marjorie at Corpus Christi TX <MarjBcrp@...>

-----Original Message-----
From: Joanne Murphy [mailto:networked@...]
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 6:05 PM
To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: AVC RE: First show

Thank you very much. That ends my puzzlement, and it has done what I suppose it's supposed to do: encourage people who are new!

Which shows are competitive and do not have merrit awards?

J.

----- Original Message -----

From: Allison R Brigham

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Cc: Allison R Brigham

Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 7:00 PM

Subject: AVC RE: First show

Joanne--

You could have three blue ribbons because AVSA judging is merit, not
competitive, judging. That means each entry or exhibit is judged on its own
merit. In competitive judging, a single first, second, and third place are
usually awarded. Honorable mention may be awarded, too.

Allison
(Denver)

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Lynda Welchel AVC Manager LWelchel@... and Vicky Crider,
Co-Manager Vcrider@.... Please do not hesitate to contact either
person for assistance.
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#35452 From: "Lynn Lombard" <lynn_lombard@...>
Date: Tue Apr 5, 2005 12:18 am
Subject: Re: AVC Re: Sacramento Area Violet Show and Sale thevelvetlea...
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Thanks for asking about our show! I'm sorry you had to miss it but I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time at the Seattle show on April 23.

Our Capital City AVS group had a fun time sharing our hobby with our guests. The show had about 100 hort and 25 design exhibits, and the quality was such that the show earned a Blue Rosette. Everyone worked very hard and earning the rosette made it all worthwhile.

We had about 1200-1400 sale plants available. The show opened at 2:00, guests were waiting outside with boxes in hand, and within two hours, we had fewer than 400 plants left. When the show closed on Sunday, we took only about 200 plants back, had sold all the soil, and most of the other supplies. The enthusiasm was incredible! When you go to Seattle, you might try to be there a little early, just in case they have a similar situation!

What wonderfully determined people African violet lovers are! The "cousins" sold just as well ~ the streps, episcias, chiritas, and sinningias were nearly all gone within the first hours, too!

Have a great time in Seattle! I can't wait to hear what you find to add to your collection! I'm hoping to make it to the AGGS convention in Portland in July. Will you possibly be able to attend that show?

Lynn

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Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 5:33 PM

Subject: AVC Re: Sacramento Area Violet Show and Sale

Hi Lynn! How was the show? Anything interesting? I woke up on Saturday going, bummed out because I am up here in Portland. Although I will be able to go to the Seattle show, I don't think we will have time to visit the Space Needle as my husband would like to attend something else. But I a lucky I can still go to the AV show there. Hope to see you next year! Jeanne --- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "Lynn Lombard" <lynn_lombard@w...> wrote: > > Hi, everyone ~ > > I'd like to invite you to join us THIS WEEKEND for the 53rd Capital City AVS annual judged show and sale. Sale plants include 1100 AVs, episcias, chiritas, sinningias, streps, alsobias, etc. Plenty for everyone! > > > Sacramento, CA > April 2-3 > > Capital City AVS 53rd Annual Judged Show and Sale > Sacramento Garden and Arts Center > 3300 McKinley Blvd. > Sacramento, California > > Saturday, April 2 2-5 > Sunday, April 3 10-4 > > Hundreds of sale plants, lots of supplies, and expert growing advice. > > Everyone is welcome and both admission and parking are free. > > For more information, please contact me. > > Lynn Lombard > lynn_lombard@w... > 530-637-9000

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#35453 From: didymous@...
Date: Tue Apr 5, 2005 1:43 am
Subject: Anthoflores African Violets morganberg1
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http://www.metro-garden.com/harster.html

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#35454 From: "gleetgray" <gleetgray@...>
Date: Tue Apr 5, 2005 3:17 am
Subject: Re: AVC Pan pots gleetgray
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Hi ,

I think Cape Cod Violetry has a much better selection.

Gail Gray/NJ

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From: Linda

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Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 6:17 PM

Subject: Re: AVC Pan pots

Hi, Violet Showcase has a nice selection of pan and all sorts of other pots. Great service too. Enjoy, Linda in PA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

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#35455 From: "Ginger" <loonlady@...>
Date: Tue Apr 5, 2005 7:36 am
Subject: Re: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV ginger7369
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Hi Dale,

Happy, Happy, Happy for you!! I know you are thrilled. Both plants are beautiful.

I especially like the Harbor Lights.

Ginger from TN

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Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 10:07 AM

Subject: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV

In Members, then Dale's photo album, see 'Heinz's Harbour Lights' and 'Tea for Two' (also Heinz's hybrid). Tea for Two's photo doesn't do it justice. It's a dusty pink with a ruffled geneva edge. This is my very, very first Best in Show for an African Violet. 'Heinz's Harbour Lights': Variegated foliage, blue-lavender flowers with green edges and puff fantasy. I wanted to grow it well for him and get a blue ribbon. I was told there were around 160 total entries in the show being held at a large shopping mall. While the judges were judging, I went to lunch with family and friends and upon returning from lunch I looked in the direction of where the entry was placed to see if the judges had given it a blue ribbon. All I saw was an empty space. When I lived in California we had some problems in shopping mall shows with plants being damaged or stolen, so I turned to one of the members and said, "My entry is missing, do you know what happened to it?" She said, "Don't you know?" I replied, "Know what?" She pointed behind me. There on the Winners' table was my entry as Best in Show. I burst into tears! Leaves will find their way into the AVSA live auction. Dale in Illinois

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#35456 From: "K.H. & R. Dornbusch" <dornbusch@...>
Date: Tue Apr 5, 2005 8:23 am
Subject: Re: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV crown_gardens
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Dale,
How nice to see so many violet growers congratulating you on growing such
marvellous plants.
I, too, appreciate how well you have grown my hybrids and I thank you for
your effort. Tell the truth, I'm also excited.

Heinz

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Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 1:07 AM
Subject: AVC my very first Best In Show for an AV


>
>
> In Members, then Dale's photo album, see 'Heinz's Harbour Lights' and 'Tea
> for Two'
> (also Heinz's hybrid).   Tea for Two's photo doesn't do it justice.  It's
> a dusty pink with a
> ruffled geneva edge.
>
> This is my very, very first Best in Show for an African Violet.   'Heinz's
> Harbour Lights':
> Variegated foliage, blue-lavender flowers with green edges and puff
> fantasy.  I
> wanted to grow it well for him and get a blue ribbon.  I was told there
> were around 160
> total entries in the show being held at a large shopping mall. While the
> judges were
> judging, I went to lunch with family and friends and upon returning from
> lunch I looked in
> the direction of where the entry was placed to see if the judges had given
> it a blue
> ribbon.  All I saw was an empty space.  When I lived in California we had
> some
> problems in shopping mall shows with plants being damaged or stolen, so I
> turned to
> one of the members and said, "My entry is missing, do you know what
> happened to it?"
> She said, "Don't you know?"  I replied, "Know what?"  She pointed behind
> me.  There
> on the Winners' table was my entry as Best in Show.  I burst into tears!
>
> Leaves will find their way into the AVSA live auction.
>
> Dale in Illinois
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>
>
> WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN VIOLET CONNECTIONN (AVC)
> YOUR LINK TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WORLD
> OF AFRICAN VIOLETS.
> Lynda Welchel AVC Manager LWelchel@... and Vicky Crider,
> Co-Manager Vcrider@....  Please do not hesitate to contact either
> person for assistance.
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
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>

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#35457 From: "MPetry" <mpetry@...>
Date: Tue Apr 5, 2005 10:22 am
Subject: Congratulations to Dale!! planter65
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What lovely plants!!  Super job to win Best of Show.  I love the colors.

Brenda - http://www.violetgallery.com

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#35458 From: Allison R Brigham <abrigham@...>
Date: Tue Apr 5, 2005 3:03 pm
Subject: Competitive Judging abrigham2001
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Joanne--

The American Gloxinia and Gesneriad Society (AGGS) uses competitive
judging. Here in Colorado and probably most other states, the State and
local County fairs are judged using Cooperative Extension rules, which is
competitive judging. Having been the Awards chairman for both the local AV
Council and AGGS club, it is easier to estimate accurately the number of
ribbons needed for a competitively judged show!

Allison
(Denver)

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