Congratulations on an absolutely marvelous idea, Lynda. I think African violets is one of the most exciting hobbies that could be. I sincerely hope that you...
Thanks so much Marjorie. This morning the count of new members to Sunshine AVS was 18. Camille Fiorillo, the Presdient of Sunshine AVC is very excited too....
I need some help filling out the registration form. The 'Full AVML Description" portion. States: Write your description using the MASTER LIST format. (See...
Sky, The legend is found in the first few pages of the Master Variety List which is in loose-leaf book format and available from AVSA. The characteristics...
If you get the AVSA magazine there is an article in this last issue. If not, it is stated like this for an example using your bloom: Sky's Violet (reg#)...
Thank you Janet! Even more precise than the article I read, this went into my files... Joan in MN www.PictureTrail.com/joanmarie649 ... From: "Janet Stromborg"...
Jeannie, Sounds like you had a fantastic time! I joined a club in April, I made the numbers now 6 people, but only 3 others in attendance that day. I paid,...
Hi Bev, The groups here also take July and August, the meetings resume in September. I too am starting to get a few of H. Pittman's mini's and semi-mini's, I...
I also dip whole violets in insecticides. Use rubber or decent vinyl gloves, of course. To keep the soil in, fingers work pretty well for minis and semis....
18 members already !! Good job Lynda, but then I expect your club will continue to grow and grow. Seems like I remember when you decided to start this forum...
Keith Lanham
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Jul 2, 2007 10:08 pm
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Keith, Thanks so much for the good wishes. Camille and I are really excited about the new club Sunshine AVS. This morning the sign up list for members...
Hi Susan, Welcome to the group! I know you'll enjoy the group, these are a great bunch of people! Jennie in Oregon Hobby grower and collector of African...
?? so no need to dip the pot and dirt too? just the leaves? I am reading everything I can - but the many methods of bug prevention have me confused. Anyone...
Floyd? What if we already stated our favorites to another maillist (Violet Reflections) would these be counted twice? is that ok? Peg ... From: Christel H...
Peg, I don't think those end up on the AVSA list, but if they do I can adust. Please send and I'll work with them...and if you know others with a like...
Floyd
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Jul 3, 2007 10:07 pm
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No, you don't have to dip the pot. Trust me, by the time you have turned the plant back upright, the pot and soil will be wet. :-D Joan in GA...
Peg, I am wondering why you are adding vinegar? Usually if you have mixed fertilizer into water, the solution will be acidic rather than alkaline. If your...
Joan, When I tested the water it was about 7.8 - that was without fertilizer.. I better go test it WITH fertilizer! _____ From: avconnectionn@yahoogroups.com...
Admire, Avid, Conserve Available I know that I saw earlier that Avid and Conserve were available at Cedar Creek Violets at http://www.orderafricanviolets.com/....
Hi, Marjorie-- Since some people will see Admire in the large, blue Bayer bottle at the big box stores such as Home Depot, the directions on the bottle will be...
I believe the 1/2 teaspoon per gallon solution is most effective. I used the 1/4 tsp. for a bit, but believe the 1/2 is more accurate. The largest bottle i...
In Dale's album you'll see posted the first flower of a seedling of Yukako x Heartland's Lime Sherbet. No, I don't think it's a chimera even though Yukako and...
Dale, Your new seedling flower is very pretty, but I also love your Heartland Lime Sherbet. Good luck with bringing the plants to maturity. Have you thought...
Susan, I'm also quite fond of Heartland's Lime Sherbet. Hard to believe its mother is Louisiana Lagniappe (father is Emerald City). I was actually hoping the...
Hi to the group. I am new here and enjoy African Violets. Currently, I have approximately 100 different varieties. I am particularly interested in finding any...
dgcnc
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Jul 13, 2007 10:32 pm
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Hi Everyone, I know that some of you know who Marjorie Bullard is either through this email group or from the AVSA convention or from the LSAVC convention. I...