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Hello,

I have just received babies of some of the Pittman Jolly series that
are not in First Class.  The friend that gave them to me does not have
the descriptions.

I was hoping someone might be able to help.

They are:  Jolly Charm, Jolly Dream, Jolly Valentine, Jolly Waltz, and
I also got My Thumb Print from Pittman.

Anybody know these?

Thanks,
Roxanne, NC.

#37551

From: Marcia Jacobs <violetlvr2@...>
Date: Sat Jul 1, 2006 4:58 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Jolly series descriptions needed

violetlvr2

Roxanne,

The only one that I could find was in Shirley's House of Violets book 2005.

JOLLY VALENTINE~ (Pittman)Fuchsia pansy single bloom with dark green foliage. Semi-mini.

Hope this helps,

Marcia in Mo

Roxanne Shrewsbury <roxanneshrewsbury@...> wrote:

Hello,

I have just received babies of some of the Pittman Jolly series that
are not in First Class. The friend that gave them to me does not have
the descriptions.

I was hoping someone might be able to help.

They are: Jolly Charm, Jolly Dream, Jolly Valentine, Jolly Waltz, and
I also got My Thumb Print from Pittman.

Anybody know these?

Thanks,
Roxanne, NC.

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#37552

From: Ernwright@...
Date: Sat Jul 1, 2006 9:29 pm
Subject: Re: AVC senior moment

flowernut22002

In a message dated 6/30/2006 10:21:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, momjones@... writes:

Tubes have age. All green foliage plants get the same fertilizer 20-5-10. Not all plants on the same shelf are "reaching". ???

Jackie in Iowa

Jackie, Why don't you try something like 20-20-20 ? Have these plants ever grown flat for

you ? Some varieties just reach, no matter what.

Ernestine

#37553

From: Blueav@...
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 10:17 am
Subject: question on wick watering

ickydog61614

I just set up my african violets on wick watering. They are all doing great. I have a question about it. I was reading about this, and came across this statement. It said that when the reservoir went dry, to let the plant dry slightly before refilling the reservoir. If necessary, water thru the top to rewet the wick again. I know it will not hurt the plant to slighty dry, but is this a really necessary step? Or is it okay to just always have water in the reservoir?

Peggy

Illinois

#37554

From: "Ev Briggs" <evbriggs@...>
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 2:55 pm
Subject: Re: AVC question on wick watering

evbriggs@...

Peggy,

I have been growing Violets for over 10 years and sometimes the reservoirs will go dry the day or so before I refill them but never make a habit of letting them stay dry for any extended time. I have won many awards over the years so have decided the way that I do mine with the kind of soil that I use is doing well. Different growers use different methods and different soils and are successful. It is a matter of just what works best for each person in their growing conditions, Good Luck.

#37555

From: "Barbara Werness" <bwerness@...>
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 3:33 pm
Subject: Re: AVC question on wick watering

barbwerness

Hi Peggy,

Because of the way I "wick water" a dry plant is very seldom a problem. But, of course, if the reservoir goes dry............ However, on the occasions it has happened, if the plant or wick is dry, I will place it with the wick in a saucer or water for about 1/2 hour just to get everything nice and moist again. Then simply refill the reservoir, place the plant and life goes on.

Barb

* * * * * * * * * * *
Barbara Werness
Coon Rapids, MN

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

From: Blueav@...

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 9:17 AM

Subject: AVC question on wick watering

I just set up my african violets on wick watering. They are all doing great. I have a question about it. I was reading about this, and came across this statement. It said that when the reservoir went dry, to let the plant dry slightly before refilling the reservoir. If necessary, water thru the top to rewet the wick again. I know it will not hurt the plant to slighty dry, but is this a really necessary step? Or is it okay to just always have water in the reservoir?

Peggy

Illinois

#37556

From: "pattydelnegro" <pdelnegro@...>
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 4:13 pm
Subject: Chantacleer is another one

pattydelnegro

I don't know the hybridizer but another "chanta" is 'Chantacleer' a
lovely plant with very dark green leaves, quilted, and the clearest
true pink double flower. Its very striking.
Patty
in WI

#37557

From: "Joan" <joanmarie@...>
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 5:39 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Chantacleer is another one

joanmarie649

I think you mean Chanticleer by Eyerdom, registered in 1963.


Joan in MN

----- Original Message -----
From: "pattydelnegro" <pdelnegro@...>
To: <avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 11:13 AM
Subject: AVC Chantacleer is another one


>I don't know the hybridizer but another "chanta" is 'Chantacleer' a
> lovely plant with very dark green leaves, quilted, and the clearest
> true pink double flower. Its very striking.
> Patty
> in WI
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

#37558

From: "Jackie Jones" <momjones@...>
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 7:26 pm
Subject: Re: AVC question on wick watering

Peggy, like Barb I don't let my violets "dry" before filling the reservoir but do water through the plant if it is DRY and wick is DRY.

I am kind of a "routine nut" and date each shelf with a note whenever I have filled those reservoirs---which for my purpose seems best every 10 days. I always empty whatever is left and use fresh fertilized water each time.

Are you by any chance a member of any Illinois group or state AV?

Jackie in Iowa

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

From: Blueav@...

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 9:17 AM

Subject: AVC question on wick watering

I just set up my african violets on wick watering. They are all doing great. I have a question about it. I was reading about this, and came across this statement. It said that when the reservoir went dry, to let the plant dry slightly before refilling the reservoir. If necessary, water thru the top to rewet the wick again. I know it will not hurt the plant to slighty dry, but is this a really necessary step? Or is it okay to just always have water in the reservoir?

Peggy

Illinois

#37559

From: "Christel Collier" <collierpc@...>
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 8:26 pm
Subject: question on wick watering

christelhelene

First of all, it's best not to let the reservoir and the plant go completely dry before refilling it!

However, it happens to the best of us!

But there is no need to panic because it's easily fixed. You can just refill the reservoir over the lid so that the bottom of the plant with the dry wick sits in the water. If the soil is very dry also, it's best to set the pot in a small bowl or an empty reservoir with perhaps a 1/2" of water for a couple of hours or over night, then place is back on the filled reservoir.

Incase of the minis/semiminis which I grow in jelly jars, I can fill the jar to a heights that the bottom of the pot sits in approx 1/4" of the water which is enough to get the suction going again.

And yes, you can do all of this with fertilizer in the water!

Christel

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

From: Blueav@...

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 10:17 AM

I just set up my african violets on wick watering. They are all doing great. I have a question about it. I was reading about this, and came across this statement. It said that when the reservoir went dry, to let the plant dry slightly before refilling the reservoir. If necessary, water thru the top to rewet the wick again. I know it will not hurt the plant to slighty dry, but is this a really necessary step? Or is it okay to just always have water in the reservoir?

Peggy

Illinois

#37560

From: "nancymomkids" <nancymomkids@...>
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 8:26 pm
Subject: Re: senior moment

nancymomkids

Jackie,

Leaves stretch to find more light.  Maybe your bulbs need to be
changed or maybe you could place them in a better lighted position.

Nancy





--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "Jackie Jones" <momjones@...>
wrote:
>
> Growers, I'm having a senior moment. Some of my violets - not all -
  are growing with their leaves reaching up high. Why?
> Too much light? Too warm temp? Don't think I have dealt with this
problem before.
>
> Centers aren't tight. Leaves are really growing. Would lack of
shelf space be a prob?
>
> Jackie in Iowa
>

#37561

From: "nancymomkids" <nancymomkids@...>
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 8:29 pm
Subject: Re: question on wick watering

nancymomkids

For the mostpart I refill the containers before they go dry.  This
means the plants are always damp and I believe it is better to let
them dry out just a bit sometimes.  I use a very dry soil, 1-1-1
plus an extra helping of perlite.

Nancy






--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, Blueav@... wrote:
>
> I just set up my african violets on wick watering.  They are all
doing great.
>  I have a question about it.  I was reading about this, and came
across this
> statement.  It said that when the reservoir went dry, to let the
plant dry
> slightly before refilling the reservoir.  If necessary, water thru
the top to
> rewet the wick again.  I know it will not hurt the plant to
slighty dry, but is
> this a really necessary step?  Or is it okay to just always have
water in the
> reservoir?
>
>
> Peggy
> Illinois
>

#37562

From: Blueav@...
Date: Sun Jul 2, 2006 5:21 pm
Subject: question on wicks

ickydog61614

Thank you all for your replys regarding my question on wick watering. So far I haven't let the reservoirs go dry. I have kept them filled. It is so nice to have you all here to answer questions for a new person.

Jackie - So far I haven't joined any Illinois Societies. I did join the National Society. the closest clubs in Illinois are at least an hour and a half drive one way to the meetings. I am not able right now to commit to that. Peoria's club is no longer in existence. I may be joining the state society.

Peggy

Illinois

#37563

From: "Jackie Jones" <momjones@...>
Date: Mon Jul 3, 2006 12:12 am
Subject: Re: AVC Re: senior moment

#37564

From: yee <yee@...>
Date: Mon Jul 3, 2006 3:28 am
Subject: Re: AVC Re: senior moment

yeeillinois

Nancy wrote, "Leaves stretch to find more light. Maybe your bulbs need
to be changed or maybe you could place them in a better lighted position."

Must have unusual luck as I've run into a few varieties that stretch
when there is too much light to their liking.  In those case that was
discovered by putting them closer to the light....the leaves became even
straighter up.

Susan Yee
Chicago area, IL USA

#37565

From: "Roxanne Shrewsbury" <roxanneshrewsbury@...>
Date: Mon Jul 3, 2006 12:12 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Jolly series descriptions needed

roxanneshrew...

Marcia,  Thank you so much for your help.  I'm finding it very hard to
get information on these little guys, and your help is much
appreciated.

Roxanne

--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, Marcia Jacobs <violetlvr2@...>
wrote:
>
>   Roxanne,
>
>    The only one that I could find was in Shirley's House of Violets
book 2005.
>
>    JOLLY VALENTINE~ (Pittman)Fuchsia pansy single bloom with dark
green foliage. Semi-mini.
>
>    Hope this helps,
>    Marcia in Mo

#37566

From: "Roslyn Clark" <christi200@...>
Date: Mon Jul 3, 2006 1:19 pm
Subject: Re: Chantacleer is another one

christi200

I had a "Chanta" once (other than Chantaspring) that I got from Fay
Wagman.  I no longer have it, as neither did well for me.  This is
the description I got from her:
Chantiana  (hybridizer unknown), miniature trailer, double bright
pink flowers, dark green leaves
Roslyn

--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "pattydelnegro" <pdelnegro@...>
wrote:
>
> I don't know the hybridizer but another "chanta" is 'Chantacleer' a
> lovely plant with very dark green leaves, quilted, and the clearest
> true pink double flower. Its very striking.
> Patty
> in WI
>

#37567

From: "Jackie Jones" <momjones@...>
Date: Mon Jul 3, 2006 7:07 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Re: senior moment

Susan, I'm going to experiment a little. Change a tube here and there--and watch the plants that "reach" to see if there is a difference. It's just not something I have had to deal with in the many years I've been growing violets.

Jackie in Iowa

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

From: yee

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 10:28 PM

Subject: Re: AVC Re: senior moment

Nancy wrote, "Leaves stretch to find more light. Maybe your bulbs need
to be changed or maybe you could place them in a better lighted position."

Must have unusual luck as I've run into a few varieties that stretch
when there is too much light to their liking. In those case that was
discovered by putting them closer to the light....the leaves became even
straighter up.

Susan Yee
Chicago area, IL USA

#37568

From: "bille77964" <bille77964@...>
Date: Mon Jul 3, 2006 8:08 pm
Subject: Fertilizers

bille77964

Greetings violet people,

Has anyone found a fertilizer without Urea and that is a balanced, 20-
20-20, 10-10-10, or something close to that? Also, a Urea free, high
nitrogen like Rapid-Gro used to be, 30-10-10 or something close to that?

Thanks.
Bill

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#37569

From: "Marjorie Bullard" <MarjBcrp@...>
Date: Wed Jul 5, 2006 5:16 am
Subject: Floyd Listmaker???? Help!!!!

marjoriecctx

I have had a computer learning experience and found out about the 2Gig limit
on MS Outlook mail.  I lost my address book and some time and anxiety but
made it through.  BUT I lost my address book.

I just realized that I am supposed to have the Best Varieties List to Floyd
Larsen - the Little Ole Listmaker -- by JULY 1, adn of course it is now July
4.  Do I have one more day????  Has cut off come and gone???  I also have
been trusted with a fellow club member's list -- so I sincerely hope that
Floyd is on this list, and can answer this question and that I do have just
ONE MORE DAY!!!!

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

#37570

From: "Floyd" <floydll@...>
Date: Wed Jul 5, 2006 12:52 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Floyd Listmaker???? Help!!!!

floydll@...

Hi Margorie and all,
  Up until now, this has not been a great health year for me, so thanks for
getting my message out :-). The Best Variety Lists are due on July 31! You
have the entire month. But still hurry!!
   For those who have been here these past years...and for all new to the
AVC, you are invited to send me a list of your 25 favorite African Violets,
and I put together the Best Variety List to be published in the
November/December African Violet Magazine. This forms the base of the AVSA's
Honor Roll of Violets. Simple rules:
For an individual or club, send the list of up to 25 favorites to the
address below. When you do a club PLEASE list all votes for each plant.
Every member gets 25 votes. So the number of violets and the number of total
votes can be very large, GOOD!! However, large or small each list is very
important and when we reach the end, everyone has a great list of what is
growing and blooming around the world. It's fun to do, and it is so helpful
to other growers. We learn of old favorites and new introductions.
So, flood my mailbox.
Your ol' listmaker,
Floyd Lawson
FloydLL@...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marjorie Bullard" <MarjBcrp@...>
To: "AVC" <avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 10:16 PM
Subject: AVC Floyd Listmaker???? Help!!!!


>I have had a computer learning experience and found out about the 2Gig
>limit
> on MS Outlook mail.  I lost my address book and some time and anxiety but
> made it through.  BUT I lost my address book.
>
> I just realized that I am supposed to have the Best Varieties List to
> Floyd
> Larsen - the Little Ole Listmaker -- by JULY 1, adn of course it is now
> July
> 4.  Do I have one more day????  Has cut off come and gone???  I also have
> been trusted with a fellow club member's list -- so I sincerely hope that
> Floyd is on this list, and can answer this question and that I do have
> just
> ONE MORE DAY!!!!
>
> Marjorie at Corpus Christi TX <MarjBcrp@...>
>
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

#37571

From: Marjorie Bullard <MarjBcrp@...>
Date: Wed Jul 5, 2006 6:00 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Floyd Listmaker???? Help!!!!

marjoriecctx

Thank you Floyd!!!! I feel like I have received a reprieve!! Will work on these in the next few days.

THANK YOU!!

M

Floyd <floydll@...> wrote:

Hi Margorie and all,
Up until now, this has not been a great health year for me, so thanks for
getting my message out :-). The Best Variety Lists are due on July 31! You
have the entire month. But still hurry!!

Marjorie in Corpus Christi TX - MarjBcrp@...

#37572

From: yee <yee@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 2:04 am
Subject: Re: AVC Floyd Listmaker???? Help!!!!

yeeillinois

I went thru my inventory list and came up with less than 25.......talk
about an opportunity to help pare down my collection!!!!!!  Some of the
varieties haven't been with me long enough to access, but this is a
great help.

Susan Yee
Chicago area, IL USA




Susan

#37573

From: "Joan Messer" <wj.messer@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 2:07 pm
Subject: Mac's Calypso Carousel

joansask

Does anyone have a description of this variety? I'm attaching an
image of the one that I have. I've also placed it in my album (Joan's
AV's) in the photo section.

Thanks for any help ........

Joan in SK

#37574

From: "violetlvr2" <violetlvr2@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 3:02 pm
Subject: Mac's Calypso Carousel Link

violetlvr2

Joan,
  I wanted to send the link also but my fingers were faster than my
brain this morning~~ here it is  http://www.violetgallery.com/

  Marcia in Mo.

#37575

From: "Joan Messer" <wj.messer@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 3:23 pm
Subject: Re: AVC Mac's Calypso Carousel Link

joansask

Thanks for the link Marcia. Now that I think of it, I believe I got my
leaf from the Violet Gallery. Ooops - mine definitely isn't a light
peach! I notice that they don't have an image on their site either.

Joan in SK

On 6 Jul 2006 at 15:02, violetlvr2 wrote:
> I wanted to send the link also but my fingers were faster than my
> brain this morning~~ here it is http://www.violetgallery.com/
>

#37576

From: "violetlvr2" <violetlvr2@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 2:57 pm
Subject: Re: Mac's Calypso Carousel

violetlvr2

--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "Joan Messer" <wj.messer@...>
wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a description of this variety? I'm attaching an
> image of the one that I have. I've also placed it in my album (Joan's
> AV's) in the photo section.
>
> Thanks for any help ........
>
> Joan in SK
>
  Joan,
  I found the description on the Violet Galley's 2005 List

  Mac's Calypso Carous el~ McDonald~ Semi-Mini

    Double blossoms of light peach over mediun green foliage.

  Hope this helps,

  Marcia in Missouri

#37577

From: "Julia Mavity-Hudson" <julie.mavity@...>
Date: Fri Jul 7, 2006 2:35 am
Subject: Violet Barn

mavityja

I am at the convention of The Gesneriad Society in Rochester NY and we
went to the Violet Barn (Rob's violets and Ma's).  It was really nice.
The plants were clean and really nice.  They had some very nice
plants, mostly AVs but other Gesneriads as well, plus begonias and
Hostas.  I will put a few pictures on my website later and post a link
unless I can attach a picture--anybody know if we can?
Julie Mavity-Hudson

#37578

From: "Jackie Jones" <momjones@...>
Date: Mon Jul 3, 2006 12:12 am
Subject: Re: AVC Re: senior moment

Nancy, earlier I said my tubes had some age on them. As I checked I can now say they have SOME AGE on them.

With things blooming well, etc. I didn't even check them out. Well - good thing I date them when they are put in.

Now replacing one bulb per shelf at a time----then a trip to the hardware department.

Jackie in Iowa

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

From: nancymomkids

To: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 3:26 PM

Subject: AVC Re: senior moment

Jackie,

Leaves stretch to find more light. Maybe your bulbs need to be
changed or maybe you could place them in a better lighted position.

Nancy

--- In avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com, "Jackie Jones" <momjones@...>
wrote:
>
> Growers, I'm having a senior moment. Some of my violets - not all -
are growing with their leaves reaching up high. Why?
> Too much light? Too warm temp? Don't think I have dealt with this
problem before.
>
> Centers aren't tight. Leaves are really growing. Would lack of
shelf space be a prob?
>
> Jackie in Iowa
>

#37579

From: fredbaneitas@...
Date: Sat Jul 8, 2006 3:37 pm
Subject: Ruffled Skies

aneita_s