WELCOME LETTERS BY GROWERS                                  .5 x .5



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LYNDON LYON GREENHOUSES, INC.
14 Mutchler Street
Dolgeville, NY  13329-1358
315-429-8291  phone
315-429-3820  fax

Dear Friends,

  Thank you for once again giving us the opportunity to provide you with 
top quality violets and other gesneriads.
  For those of you who are considering placing an order with us for the 
first time, rest assured that we are a nationally known and trusted 
company, shipping plants all over the world, with one goal in mine to 
provide you with top of the line varieties, most of which were developed 
right here in our greenhouses.  Order with confidence knowing your order 
will be properly handled and packed with the greatest of care by our staff.
  It gives us great pleasure to offer you 40 new varieties of African 
violets, 3 new chimeras, 8 new gloxinias, 8 new streptocarpus and 4 new 
yellow blend violets for 1994.
  Our greenhouses are filled with an even larger selection of African 
violets and other gesneriads, plus many other exotic houseplants and 
orchids too numerous to list.  Our personal orchid collection is on 
exhibit year-round.  We invite you to bring your cameras!
  If you are traveling near our area, please come see us.  We are open to 
the public Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  During the winter months we do have shorter hours 
so please call (315) 429-8291 before coming.  We are located in the 
foothills of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, just 10 minutes off NY 
State thruway (I-90), exit 29A.
  From time to time, people ask us where they can learn more about African 
violets.  The best place is the African Violet Society of America, Inc.  
For just $15.00 to cover annual dues, you will receive 6 colorful magazines 
filled with growing information, along with color photographs of selected 
cultivars, and continuous information on the latest developments in the 
African violet world.  We invite you to join one of the largest plant 
societies devoted to the African violet.  An application for membership is 
included for your convenience.
  Thanks to all of you who have written, complimenting us on the condition 
of the plants upon arrival and our packing techniques.  Also the fine words 
and encouragement about the new developments in our breeding program are 
appreciated.  It's good to know so many of you care so much.

  Paul & Sidney Sorano
  hybridizers/owners

CONDITIONS OF SALE

  General Information   This catalog cancels all previous quotes, listings 
and catalogs.
  We guarantee all plants to be true to identity.  We make every effort 
possible to maintain the highest standards of quality.  Having no control 
over the plants after they leave our greenhouses, we give no warranty, 
expressed or implied, as to their productiveness or health in the hands of 
the purchaser.
  Orders are accumulated during the winter months.  When our weather does 
permit, the orders are then shipped to the customers in the same order we 
received them.  Once we have completed shipping the backlog of winter 
orders, we ship orders within two weeks of receiving them.
  During the months of July and August, shipments may be delayed to areas 
where weather is extremely hot.

  Shipping   Orders can be shipped only during warm weather, from 
approximately the first of May to the end of October, our weather 
permitting.  PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST SHIPMENT PRIOR TO OR AFTER THESE DATES.  
Your temperatures may be warm enough to receive the plants but our 
temperatures will not be warm enough to successfully send them.
  Plants are shipped in 2 1/2" pots (miniatures in 2 1/4") usually ready to 
bud or bloom.  At times, some varieties may be smaller due to heavy demand! 
During the hot summer months, African violets described as having variegated foliage, may not have much variegation.  Please be assured, the 
variegation will return with cooler weather.

  Shipping Charges   Minimum order is 3 plants.  For orders consisting of 3 
to 25 plants, please add $8.00 per order for shipping and handling!  For 26 
to 50 plants, add an additional $8.00 for EXTRA SHIPPING COSTS.  This 
charge provides for shipment of plants by UPS Ground Service.
  Pleas see UPS shipping timetable on the front of the order form to 
determine your zone.  Zone numbers are the approximate total days it takes 
for a package to travel from New York to its destination, not to include 
the original shipping day.  Customers residing in zones 1 and 2 are easily 
serviced by UPS Ground, (CT, DE, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, 
PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, DC)  We highly recommend 2nd Day air service for 
customers in zones 3.  Zones 4, 5, and 6 MUST be sent by 2nd Day Air 
service for safe arrival of plants.  Customers in Zone 3 thru 6, please add 
an additional $.30 per plant for this service.  We cannot guarantee safe 
arrival of your order otherwise.
  If you are in question regarding your correct shipping charges, please 
contact us.  INCORRECT CHARGES WILL ONLY DELAY YOUR ORDER!

  Foreign Shipping information   Shipping at CUSTOMER'S RISK ONLY!  Plants 
are shipped bare moot unless your country allows otherwise.  Payment in US 
FUNDS must accompany order.  IMPORT PERMITS must be provided if required by 
your country.  We provide PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE upon shipment.
  Please add an additional payment of $30.00 per order for increased 
postage and handling fees, plus $20.00 for the PHYTOSANITARY  CERTIFICATE.  
Any additional postage fees incurred will be billed at time of shipping.  
All orders are sent USPS EXPRESS MAIL.
  To our Northern neighbors.  Customs regulations have become so difficult 
that we have stopped all shipping to CANADA.  If you have a US address you 
would like an order shipped to, we will be happy to accommodate you.  We 
will not however, be able to provide you with a phytosanitary certificate.  
it will be your responsibility to get the plants across the border.

  Payment must accompany all orders.  If you are using a credit 
card, be sure you give us 4 sets of numbers and an expiration date in order 
for us to accurately process.  Both VISA and MASTER CARD  are accepted.  
Credit card orders are charged when your order is received to reserve your 
plants.  Phone orders are taken Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
(Eastern Time)  Phone 315-429-8291 or FAX your order to 315-429-3820.

  Damaged Shipments   We guarantee safe arrival of your plants!  
  We take great care to wrap and pack your order to protect from the 
possible mishandling during transit.  In spite of all our efforts, leaf 
breakage sometimes occurs.  You can use those leaves to start more plants 
if you wish, removing any additional leaves to reshape the plant.  Leaf 
breakage can happen when you're shipping something as fragile as an African 
violet.  A few broken leaves is not reasonable grounds for replacing plants!
  If plants are badly damaged, frozen or heat burned, please notify us 
within seven (7) days after the arrival so that we may file a claim.  Do 
not discard plants until you have talked with us.

  Supplies and Such   If you are interested in purchasing supplies, please 
write for our listing!

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GRANGER GARDENS
1060 Wilbur Road
Medina, OH  44256

Located in Granger Twp. 26 Miles south of Cleveland, Ohio
Hybridizers and shippers since 1948
Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
closed Sundays and Holidays
Wholesale and Retail Sales
Phone:  (216) 239-2349

Our 46th year of producing and shipping our "All American Hybrids"  For 
customers wishing to order specific varieties, please choose from the 
varieties listed below (database).  We also carry some other varieties that 
are not listed.  Please call for information.

SHIPPING INFORMATION
  Ground UPS season begins May 1st and continues until November 15.  
Priority Airmail and UPS Air shipping are more flexible; almost year-round 
to some destinations.  Please add $5.25 for ground UPS shipments of 2 1/2" 
plants 2 up to 25; Shipments of 25 3 1/2" plants add $6.75. On all West 
Coast orders; UPS Air Only--No Ground UPS.
  PRIORITY AIRMAIL AND UPS AIR  starts at $8.25; FOR ALASKA, HAWAII, AND 
WEST COAST shipping prices are as follows:  (2 1/2" plants) 1-5 plants 
$8.25, 6-10 plants $10.25; 11-15 plants $12.25, 16-20 plants $14.25, 20-25 
plants $15.25, etc.  For other destinations, please call for details.
3 1/2" plants shipping also available--Call for shipping information.
  Airfreight and Amtrak are shipped year-round weather permitting.  
Airfreight is forwarded from Cleveland Hopkins Airport, with shipping 
payable collect to the carrier at destination airport.  Airfreight charges 
start at $29.00.  Amtrak charges start at $16.00, 
  PLEASE NOTE:  ALL AIRFREIGHT SHIPMENTS SUBJECT TO $8.00 PACKING AND 
DELIVERY CHARGE PER ORDER.  AMTRAK ORDERS SUBJECT TO $9.00 CHARGE.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING
  SHIPPING CHARGES  All quotations FOB Medina, OH.  Airfreight forwarded 
from Cleveland, with shipping charges to be paid by the consignee.  All air 
and buss shipments subject to a $8.00 delivery charge.
  SALES HOURS  Greenhouse open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed 
Sundays and holidays.  Both wholesale and retail sales at greenhouse.
  SUBSTITUTE VARIETIES  We reserve the right to a reasonable amount of 
substitution if we are out of a variety ordered, unless you specify no 
substitutes.
  CARRIAGE  All orders shipped by the following methods.  Amtrak and 
Airmail, and where service is available and weather permits and UPS during 
frost free months.  Minimum freight charges of approximately $29.00 prevail 
on all airfreight consignments making small orders by this method quite 
costly.  UPS is ideal for the one or two box orders during the months of 
May through November.  Priority Airmail shipping season is for flexible; 
southern USA shipments can be shipped almost year-round, weather 
permitting.  Air shipping carried on a year-round basis.  For further 
information, contact us or your local airport before ordering.  All UPS 
orders shipped at buyers risk.
  INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING  We do ship internationally.  Shipping rates and 
other particulars depending upon Country locations, Custom requirements, 
etc.  Please write for details.
  DAMAGE CLAIMS  Should concealed damage or freezing occur on bus or air 
shipments, please notify the carrier at once and request an inspection.  
YOU MUST FILE YOUR OWN CLAIMS ON ALL DAMAGES.  If damage is minimal, 
involving only a few broken leaves, it is only fair to say that this is to 
be expected in transport of plants as fragile as violets.
  RETAILER'S ASSORTMENT  For those who are interested in a well rounded 
assortment of plants.  We recommend our assortments, in either size which 
will be sure to please you.  GRANGER GARDENS has been the winner of the 
Commercial Cup which is the GRAND PRIZE awarded for the best exhibit at the 
annual AVSA numerous times.  Our varieties are consistently judged best in 
show year after year attesting to the quality of the GRANGER strains.
  ORDERING  When placing your order, please include your complete address, 
phone number and zip codes.  On airfreight orders, please specify you 
airport by name and city to avoid any misdirection.  If you have a
preference on carriers, please advise and we will comply if possible.  For 
UPS orders, if you are on a RFD Route, please furnish directions in 
addition to your route and a box number, again include your phone number.
  If you have a change of address, and wish to continue receiving our list, 
please notify us.
  OHIO CUSTOMERS  Please add 5.5% SALES TAX.

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VIOLET EXPRESS
Genola B. Cox
1440-1441 Everett Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715)749-3099

Dear African violet friends,

  As we begin our ninth season of shipping "superior violets grown 
expressly for you", we look forward to providing you with plants and leaves 
that you have selected from the over 600 excellent varieties described on 
the following pages of this catalog.  My sincere thanks to all our many 
customers' calls and wonderful letters, through the years, have expressed 
pleasure with the plants and leaves received from The Violet Express.  It 
is most gratifying to learn that increasing numbers of award winning show 
plants were "born" here!  Your kind words mean so much to all of us as your 
satisfaction is our first priority!
  In 1986, when my "little hobby" became a business, I shipped 42 orders,  
Last season that number surpassed 1000 orders of plants and leaves. I will 
forever be in awe of the rate at which the number of our mail order 
customers has grown each year!  The number of shop customers has increased 
in equal proportions each season as well.  Tourism is the #1 'industry' in 
this area and the Violet Express has become one of the major attraction to 
be visited by those who vacation in these beautiful Northwoods.  The 
business that began as "mine" has grown to "ours" as I have three full-
time, knowledgeable assistants to keep ME in line as well as seeing to the 
well-being of the 'babies', stock plants, and shipping of your orders.
  What began with two stands on a porch has expanded to a growing area of 
over 2500 square feet in my almost 'new' home's basement..ahem! "lower 
level"..designed specifically for the plants.  There are now 47 three tier 
and 14 four tier light carts (for leaves and babies) that provide the space 
for nurturing our stock plants and the 14,000 to 16000 babies grown each 
year.
  For those of you who are not familiar with The Violet Express, I invite 
you to experience the pleasure of receiving and growing my strong, healthy 
(and happy) plants and leaves.  We send good sized, well established 
starter plants in wicked 2 1/4" or 2 1/2" pots.  Leaves are fresh cut just 
prior to shipping.  Every plant and leaf is expertly wrapped and packed in 
well insulated boxes.  Lots of TLC is given each individual order to insure 
its safe arrival to its new home.  We have received innumerable compliments 
on not only our plants and leaves, but on the quality of our shipping 
methods as well.
  Shipping begins about May 1, weather permitting, and continues through 
October or until cold temperature make it unsafe.  As orders begin arriving 
early in January, some delay may be expected at the beginning of the 
shipping season as orders are processed in the rotation in which they are
received.  Your canceled check is acknowledgement of your order.  Your 
canceled check is acknowledgement of your order.  We ship 
only on Mondays and Tuesdays to areas beyond a two day delivery of Eagle 
River, so that your plants and/or leaves will arrive before the weekend.
  We specialize in overseas shipping and have successfully sent our plants 
and leaves as far away as Australia and 
South Africa.  We are proud that these orders arrived at their destinations 
in excellent condition.
  If visiting or passing through this lovely area, do stop in to say hello 
and see the gorgeous display of thousands of violets in all stages of 
growth and bloom. The ship is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 4.  
We are closed on Sundays and Mondays as those are the days your mail orders 
are wrapped and packed.
  We look forward to having you to join us in the colorful, fascinating 
journey into the world of African violets from The Violet Express.  May 
each of you find delight in growing our favorite houseplants and in the 
friendships made through the bonds of the beautiful African Violets.

Please ask about Club Project Plants and Club Orders.

ORDERING INFORMATION
  Prices are subject to change without notice.

MINIMUM ORDER:  $15.00 plus shipping and applicable sales tax (5 1/2 %  
Wisconsin residents only)

PRICES:
  Plants   $3.50 each, except as noted in catalog
           $4.50 each, for Croteau's 1994 introductions
           $5.00 each, the 2 species varieties
          $10.00 each, the "Yellow" and "Ivory Blend" varieties
  Leaves   $1.25 each, for older varieties
           $1.50 each, for 1994 releases
           $2.00 each for the 2 species and Croteau's 1994 introductions

PLANT AND LEAF ORDERS MAY BE MIXED.
(Two leaves are sent of minis and semiminis if at all possible)  If 
ordering both plants and leaves in the same order, please indicate if we 
may interchange leaves and plants (only if absolutely necessary) to 
expedite shipping.

PAYMENT IN FULL MUST ACCOMPANY ORDERS.  We do not accept credit cards or 
C.O.D. orders.  Please pay be personal check, money order, or cashier's 
check.  Do not send cash or stamps!

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER TO MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT IS CORRECT!!!  
(Especially in shipping charges)

If a variety is specified as "PLANTS ONLY", pleas do not order leaves.  If 
leaves are ordered of these varieties substitutions will be of our choice 
unless you have listed an acceptable variety on your sub list.

SUBSTITUTIONS:  Please list several subs.  Substitutions will no be made 
unless absolutely necessary, but on occasion, this may be the case.  A sub 
list also helps us select gift plants and/or leaves of varieties that you 
would like to have.  If no subs are listed, selection of subs and/or gift 
varieties will be of our choice.
  We Cheerfully send gift leaves and/or plants with every order!
  Please fill in your phone number on the order blank in case we need to
contact you about your order.  Also, please give any special instructions 
regarding shipping carrier, vacation dates, etc.

ORDERS FOR FALL SHIPPING MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 1st.
  Orders received after October 1st will be held over for shipping in the
spring of 1995.  Temperatures in northern Wisconsin, especially at night, 
often become too cold by mid-to-late October, making late fall shipping 
hazardous.  We continue to ship as long as possible, weather permitting.

All leaves we use for propagation are taken from plants that have bloomed 
true to description.  We have no control over the sometimes variable nature 
of fantasy, edged blooms, or the yellow varieties.  We do not guarantee the 
blossom performance of these plants under your individual growing 
conditions.  All leaves for orders are taken only from stock plants that 
have bloomed true through several blooming cycles.

SHIPPING INFORMATION
  Shipments will be made in the order in which they are received.
  Your order will be shipped via UPS unless otherwise requested.  We must 
have a street address, or R.R. and box number.  UPS DOES NOT deliver to 
Post Office Box numbers.  Rural Rout customers: Please supply your fire 
number and road name if possible.
  We ship via Priority Mail by request.  Shipping charges for Priority Mail 
are the same as for UPS 2ed day air.
  Surface UPS is satisfactory for all of Wisconsin, Minnesota, western 
Michigan, and the upper 1/3 of Illinois (the metropolitan Chicago area).  
For shipment to all areas beyond this, we strongly recommend UPS 2ed day 
air service.  It is well worth the extra money for this faster service as 
your order will arrive in far fresher condition.

PLEASE NOTE:  ALL ORDERS TO CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA WILL BE SENT ONLY BY UPS 
2ND DAY AIR OR PRIORITY MAIL out to these States' mandatory agricultural 
inspection that can slightly delay delivery of your order.

ALL SHIPMENTS TO ALASKA AND HAWAII ARE MADE VIA UPS 2ND DAY AIR.  INCLUDE 
$20.00 FOR THIS SERVICE, INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR $10.50 2ND DAY AIR CHARGE.  
Any overpayment will be refunded.  If actual UPS costs are over this 
amount, you will be billed for the balance.

WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SAFE ARRIVAL OF ORDERS SHIPPED BY REGULAR (SURFACE) UPS
BEYOND A 2 DAY DELIVERY AREA OF EAGLE RIVER WISCONSIN.

We prefer not to ship during very hot weather.  The boxes are well 
insulated,but damage can occur if shipped when temperatures are very high.  
Please be patient if temperatures between here and your home are above 90 
degrees.  For the safety of the plants and/or leaves, we may delay 
shipments during this time.
  If you experience a problem with the condition of your order upon 
arrival, contact us immediately.  If the box arrives in damaged condition 
contact UPS (or the alternate carrier) at once, then contact us.  As violet 
leaves are brittle, an occasional broken leaf may be expected, but if the 
plants are SEVERELY damaged upon arrival (a very rare occurrence), call us 
and return the damaged plants to us immediately.  We must receive them 
within seven days of our shipping date to you.  We will determine the 
reason for and extent of the damage and, if we are at fault, we will gladly 
replace the damaged varieties.  The customer must assume the full shipping 
costs for any returns to us and for the replacements.
  Our plants are good sized with established root systems.  All leaves are 
fresh cut just prior to shipping.  If a few of the varieties you have 
ordered are not large enough to send, we may wait a short while before 
shipping to give the smaller plants time to reach a larger, sturdier 
shipping size.

  We sincerely regret that due to increases in rates by UPS and for our 
shipping materials, we are forced to pass a portion of these increases on 
to you, our customers.  These nominal increases only HELP to cover our 
increased costs.

SHIPPING CHARGES:   Basic packing and shipping fee: $ 6.50 or
                    UPS 2ed day air                 $10.50
                    for each plant over 4 ADD       $  .50
                    for each leaf over 12 ADD       $  .10
Sales Tax: Wisconsin Residents, add 5 1/2% sales tax to the total of plants 
AND shipping charges.

FOREIGN ORDERS:

The Violet Express specializes in the shipping of foreign orders.  Payments 
must accompany orders and be made by check, bank draft, or money order in 
U.S. funds.  Any special agricultural permits, labels, etc, that are 
necessary MUST be sent with your order.  Any specific information, such as 
the safest time to ship to your area, weather and temperature-wise, is 
appreciated.
  It is essential that you indicate HOW the plants are to be prepared for 
shipping...ex: with the root ball entirely removed; with roots removed from 
the main stem; potted in a soilless medium; limitations of pot sizes, etc.
IF THE PLANT MUST BE WASHED FREE OF OUR SOILLESS MIX, ADD $.75 PER PLANT 
FOR THIS ADDITIONAL PREPARATION.

SHIPPING FEES:  ADD TO THE COST OF YOUR PLANTS AND/OR LEAVES:
         Necessary Wisconsin Agricultural Phytosanitary Certificate  $17.00
         Packing and Handling charge    $10.00
         Plus 40% of cost for plants and leaves to apply toward shipping.

If the actual cost of postage is more than applied, I will bill you; if 
less, your account will be credited.  All orders shipped beyond U.S. 
borders are sent via U.S. Postal International Air Express.  It is 
expensive, but the transit time is shorter, thus you order arrives in much 
fresher condition.  All boxes are completely lined with insulation.  Plants 
and leaves are wrapped and packed with utmost care to help secure their 
safe arrival.  Although live materials such as plants cannot be insured, we 
plainly specify that the boxes are to be shipped in pressurized 
compartments to avoid damage from cold at high altitudes.  We do not send 
small plants that would possibly not survive the trip so we will, at times, 
delay the shipment a short time until all of the plants are of a sturdy 
size for sending a great distance.
  We have successfully sent our plants and leaves to Japan, Hong Kong, the 
Phillipines,Australia, South Africa, England, Sweden, and several other 
European countries, as well as to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Canada.  Our 
customers from overseas have complimented us on the size and quality of the 
plants and leaves and the excellent condition in which they have arrived.

SOME VARIETIES AVAILABLE LATER IN THE SEASON OR IN LIMITED SUPPLY ARE IN 
THE LATER.TXT FILE.
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Alice's Violet Room
Rt. 6 Box 233
Waynesville, MO  65583
(314) 336-4763

All my plants are grown in my own organic potting soil which produces a 
more compact root system.  They are in 2 1/2" pots (miniatures in smaller 
pots), and they have been in pots long enough to have well formed roots.  
Some will be in bloom.  Plants are state inspected twice each year.  Plant 
descriptions are as furnished by hybridizers.

SHIPPING SEASON:
  May through June for the Spring season and September through October for 
the fall shipments, or as long as weather permits.

PRICES:
  All violets are $2.75 each.  Leaves are $1.25 each, except yellow 
violets.  The prices of yellow violets and chimeras are stated with the 
individual plants.  No leaves from chimeras as they will not come true.

SHIPPING COST:
  See information on the lower part of the attached order form (see below).  
For customers located on or near the east and west coasts, the use of 
postal priority mail or UPS 2nd day air is almost a necessity to reduce the 
time the plants are in shipment.

UPS ground, $5.00 up to 20 plants.  Add 10 cents per plant over 20.
UPS 2nd day air, $9.00 up to 10 plants.  Add 25 cents per plant over 10.

Priority Mail, $5.50 up to 10 plants.  Add 25 cents per plant over 10.

Leaves, 2nd day air, $7.00; priority mail $5.50.

Ordering:
  Some substitutions may be necessary at times so please list a few.  If 
none are listed, substitutes will be of my choice.

OTHER:
  The plants in this listing represent the newest varieties available from 
our hybridizer sources.

TAX:
  Missouri residents add 7% to cost of plants.

This is my 15th year as a commercial grower of quality African Violets.

Varieties available in the fall are listed in LATER.TXT
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Tinari Greenhouses
2325 Valley Road
Box 190
Huntingdon Valley, PA  19006
(215) 947-0144

  Our greenhouses are devoted entirely to growing outstanding African 
Violets.  This is not a side-line or a second crop at Tinari's.  It is a 
specialty representing 49 years in growing the best available Violets.  
Hybridizing and producing new cultivars has been our lifes work.
  We extend a cordial invitation to you to visit our greenhouses.  Our 
entire range is devoted exclusively to the growing  of African Violets.  We 
also maintain a gift shop where unusual pottery, plant aids, and lighting 
equipment may be purchased.
  For your convenience, we have assembled in one greenhouse, groups of the 
many varieties we grow, in order to save you time and allow you to make 
variety comparison on sight.  This showhouse offers you an excellent 
opportunity to become better acquainted with the new and standard
varieties.
  Our greenhouses are located in the picturesque valley of Bethayres, along 
the famous Pennypack Creek, one mile from Bethayres (West of rout 232, 
North of route 63).  From Willow Grove interchange of the Pennsylvania 
Turnpike, Exit 27, take route 611 South to Willow Grove, left (East) on 
route 63 for 3 miles to traffic light at Valley Road, turn left.
  Open daily 8 AM to 5 PM.  Sunday afternoon 1 to 5 PM.  Closed Sundays 
only from May 29 to September 25 inclusive.  Holidays closed: Easter 
Sunday, Mother's Day, Memorial Day May 30, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving 
Day and Christmas Dec. 25 and 26, and January 1 & 2, 1995.

IMPORTANT:  Please print your full Name, Street Address, City, State, and 
Zip Code plainly on all orders.  Many orders are received without 
sufficient address, causing delay and dissatisfaction.

PACKING AND POSTAL COSTS:
  The first number of your zip code indicates zone you should use.
   Zone  0-1-2     $4.75 per shipment
   Zone  3-4-5     $5.25 per shipment
   Zone  6-7-8-9   $5.75 per shipment

CA and all customers west of MS are served best by UPS 2nd Day Air.  Please 
include an additional 50 cents per plant over postage stated for this 
service.  Hawaii and Alaska customers orders will be sent UPS 2nd Day Air 
and billed at cost.  All orders shipped via UPS unless requested otherwise.  
No C.O.D.'s please, or credit cards accepted.  Send money order or personal 
check.  All orders must be accompanied with payments before order can be 
processed.  SORRY, No Foreign Shipments except seed.  U.S. Currency only or 
checks drawn on American Banks.
  Please do not send cash, we cannot be responsible for cash sent in mails.

Pennsylvania customers please add 6% Sales Tax.

Canadian Customers --Plant orders cannot be sent without proper credentials
which must be obtained from the Canadian Department of Agriculture and 
included with the order.  Currency must be in US funds, postage at cost.  
We cannot be responsible for orders in transit.  Orders sent at customers 
risk.  All orders to Canada must be received before October 1st.

If your order arrives damaged, report immediately condition of order.  
Damaged claims without it will not be recognized.  Please be prompt in 
doing this on arrival; send the report, along with your complaint, for 
proper adjustment.  Only damaged or broken claims reported promptly can be 
honored.

Shipping season on plants if from May 1st to Nov. 1st.  Allow a reasonable 
time for delivery.

Your order is selected from young, vigorous stock 2 to 5 inches high.  All 
plants are grown and shipped from our greenhouses in 2 1/2" inch plastic 
pots  With our large selection of varieties, certain popular kinds 
sometimes become scarce.  Rather than ship another plant of our choice, WE 
PREFER YOU TO MENTION A SECOND AND THIRD CHOICE.

Prices subject to change without notice.
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Big Sky Violets
10678 Schoolhouse Lane
Moiese, MT  59824
(406) 644-2296  phone
(406) 644-2296  fax

  Thank you for requesting our list.  We carry a wide selection of 
varieties and, understandably so, not all are of shipping size at any given 
time.  Therefore we ask you to list substitutes so that shipment will not 
be delayed.  If you are willing to accept leaves of a particular variety 
not available as plants, please indicate this on the order blank.  If 
substitutes are not given, we will use our judgement in selecting 
alternates if necessary.
  Shipping season is May 1st thru October 31st for plant material, as 
weather permits.  NO SHIPPING OF PLANT MATERIAL DURING AUGUST.  Supplies 
are shipped year round.  If there is a problem with the condition of your 
order on arrival, contact US immediately.  If the box has been damaged 
contact the carrier at once, then contact us.  An occasional broken leaf 
may be expected, but if damage is severe, contact us, and RETURN THE 
DAMAGED PLANTS TO US AT ONCE.  WE MUST RECEIVE THEM WITHIN 7 DAYS OF OUR 
SHIPPING DATE TO YOU.  The reason for, and extent of damage will be 
determined by us, and if we are at fault, we will be happy to replace the 
damaged varieties.  THE CUSTOMER MUST ASSUME FULL SHIPPING COST FOR ANY 
RETURNS AND FOR REPLACEMENTS.  If you wish to be notified in advance of 
your shipping date, please include a postcard or SASE.
  We ship primarily by UPS.  Plant material by 3 Day Select, supplies by 
ground.  UPS WILL NOT DELIVER to a P.O. Box - please supply us with your 
complete street address.  Rural Route customers:  please give your phone 
number also, so UPS can contact you if necessary.
  Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery, especially in the spring, when we 
have to catch up on the back-log of early orders.

  Minimum Order:  4 Plants or 10 Leaves.  Combination orders are accepted.

  Shipping Charges:   Basic packing & shipping fee:  $7.00
                      For each plant over 4 add:       .50
                      For each leaf over 12 add:       .15

  Alaska, Hawaii, & Puerto Rico:  Same as above.  Shipped by Priority Mail.

  Canadian Orders:  Leaves only                   $7.00 per order
                    Plant or combination orders  $10.00
  You will be billed for charges in excess of amounts listed above.  Please 
add an extra $5.00 for the required Phyto Sanitary Certificate.

  Payment must be in US Funds drawn on a US Bank.

  All orders are shipped in order received.  We are State Inspected.

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VOLKMANN GARDENS
3714 Old Settlers Rd.
Flower Mound, TX  75028
(214) 539-7714

Dear Friends and Customers,
  We have just completed our fifth year of being in business and would like 
to take this opportunity to thank you for your past patronage.  We are 
looking forward to serving you any way we can in the future.
  Proudly, we present our 1994 catalog offering many new varieties as well 
as older favorites and other house plants.  Remember, if you are in the 
area, we are open 7 days a week.  Please feel free to come by anytime.  
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Steven M. Guthrie
Manager

ORDERING INFORMATION
  Plants are shipped in 2 1/2" pots.  Orders for plants can be shipped to 
southern states starting in late March through mid November and to northern 
states in early May through late October.  Plants shipped by Priority Mail.  

Minimum Order--3 plants.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHART IF YOUR ORDER IS:
  up to $10.00            add $4.00
        $10.01 to $30.00  add $5.00
        $30.01 to $45.00  add $6.00
        $45.01 to $60.00  add $7.00
        $60.01 to $100.00 add $9.00
  over  $100.00           add $9.00
  plus  $1.00 for each add.  $20.00

Texas Residents add 6.25% sales tax.

Double shipping charge for Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico  Enclose check or 
money order (No C.O.D's)
  Credit Card orders  ($25.00 minimum order)   Phone orders Call Monday 
thru Saturday 9 AM to 5:30 PM  Sunday 1 PM thru 5:30 PM (Central Time)
1-214-539-7714
  Be sure to have your credit card handy when calling.  Sorry, we do not 
accept collect calls.

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Violet Venture
52 Harper Drive
Pittsford, NY  14534
(716) 381-6384

Dear Violet Friends,
   Thank you so much for requesting my catalog.  Actually, all I have at this 
time is a current computer listing of all my miniatures, semi-miniatures, and 
trailers.
   I've intended to put out a good descriptive listing, but since I don't do a 
great deal of advertising, etc. I've never gotten to it!  However, with so many
people expressing an interest, I promise to get to work on it SOON!
   As yet, I haven't gotten my standards listed on to the computer.  Although I 
do grow and show standards, I don't "collect" them as I do the mini's, and only 
maintain a limited number of my favorites.  In addition to many of the 
"classics: I do have approximately 400 standard plants including new varieties 
from Lyon Greenhouse, Granger Gardens, Fredette, Marie Burns, Ethel Champion, 
various Canadian hybridizers, and more.  By next year they will be listed!!  
Meanwhile, I will try to fill all requests, but a present can only promise a 
"similar" type or another plant from the same hybridizer.  Of course, "gift" 
leaves are always included.
   Charges are $1.00 for leaves, and $3.75 for postage.  I always try to put in 
a pair, especially if they are small, but in rare instances it may be necessary 
to send a single leaf.  Larger standards are generally one leaf.
   Shipping is on Mondays, via Priority Mail, weather permitting.
   If you have any questions at all, please let me know.  Hope to hear from you 
soon.

   Happy Growing,

Fay Wagman
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JUDY'S VIOLETS
9 Graeler Drive
Creve Coeur, MO  63146
(314) 997-2859

Dear Violet Friends,
  I'd like to thank everyone for your continued support in 1993.  I 
appreciate your business.  A special thanks to many of you who wrote 
complimenting me on the quality of my plants.  I love violets and try my 
best to fill your orders with selections you will enjoy growing.
  I am no longer working part time so will be growing violets full time 
this year.  The violet room has been enlarged so more room is available to 
grow more plants.  Everything is not in place yet, but I look forward to 
the day when it's all complete.
  We will be attending the AVSA Convention in Denver this year so if you 
are there, stop by my sales table and say hello.  St. Louis will be hosting 
the AVSA Convention in May 1995.  We are working hard to make this a great 
convention, hope you will plan to attend.
  Lots of lovely new varieties are available this year, as well as many 
other recent releases and even some new oldies. 
    Happy growing

    Judy

SHIPPING AND ORDERING INFORMATION
  Shipping will begin around May 1 and continue until October 15, weather 
permitting.  I do not ship during extremely hot weather.  Shipments will be 
made in order received whenever possible.  PLEASE ORDER EARLY FOR BEST 
SELECTION.  Please be patient at the start of the season, it will take a 
few weeks to catch up with the backlog of orders.
  Substitutions will not be made unless absolutely necessary, but sometimes 
it becomes necessary.  If no subs are listed, selection of substitutions 
will be my choice.  Gift plants or leaves are always included and are 
chosen from your substitute list whenever possible.
  Please include your phone number on the order blank in case I need to 
contact you about your order.  If you have any problems with your order or 
the condition in which it arrives, please let me know.  I want you to be 
happy with your order.


PRICES:
  Plants:         $3.25 each  unless otherwise        Plant & leaf orders
  Leaves:         $1.00 each    indicated               may be mixed.

SHIPPING CHARGES:
  Leaf orders     $4.00
  Plant orders    $5.00 for up to 10 plants
  Plant orders    $7.00 over 10 plants
  UPS 2nd Day Air $2.00  extra

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Tiki Nursery
P.O. Box 187
Fairview, NC  28730
(704) 628-2212

THANK YOU!

  This is our 17th catalogue.  We hope you will find it interesting and 
informative.  There have been many changes in 17 years of business, and or 
location in Fairview, North Carolina, is producing some interesting new 
hybrids.  Several are already in our catalog.  We hope to introduce others 
in the coming years.
  When in western North Carolina, be sure to visit us at our retail 
location, Fairview Nursery and Garden Center, 827 Charlotte Highway, (U.S. 
74 East), Fairview, North Carolina 28730, near Asheville.
  Please call us in advance at (704) 628-2212 or (704) 299-3733  (garden 
shop) to check our shop hours.

ORDERING INFORMATION

  All plants are shipped in 2 1/4" or 3" pots, unless otherwise noted.  We 
normally ship April through October, weather permitting.  We ship healthy 
plants that are state inspected and meet all USDA requirements.  We cannot 
be responsible for plants lost or damaged in transit due to the 
perishability of live plants.  If requested, we can ship at other times 
during the year, but we cannot assume any responsibility for damages.
  As we may be severely limited on any one particular item, please list 
several alternatives so that we do not disappoint you.
  When ordering African Violet plants, if we are out of a particular 
variety, we will substitute leaves of that variety, and refund the 
difference.  Please specify leaves of plants when ordering.
  Please include check or money order with all orders.  Foreign orders are 
payable in U.S. funds, drawn on a U.S. Bank.

  MINIMUM  ORDER IS $15.00, plus shipping
    Shipping charge is $5.00 for 1-10 plants.  For each additional plant 
over 10 plants, please add $.50 per plant.  If ordering leaves only, 
shipping charge is $5.00 for any number of leaves.  If ordering leaves and 
plants, the shipping rate for plants applies (no extra charge for leaves).
    Re: Canadian orders, the minimum order is $30.00, plus shipping. 
Shipping charge is $7.00 for 1-10 plants, plus $.70 for each plant over 10 
plants.  Foreign orders will be billed for any additional shipping charges, 
if necessary.
  Plants will be shipped via priority mail (air mail).  UPS can be shipped 
if requested, but an additional $4.00 charge  per order is required.  North 
Carolina orders shipped Parcel Post.  Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for 
delivery.
  Please remember to list several substitutes in order to maintain the 
minimum order required.
  
  Thank you for your order!

  Jack and Claire Pardo

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LES VIOLETTES NATALIA
124 ch. Grapes, Sawyerville, Quebec Canada JOB 3A0
  or
P.O. Box 206, Beecher Falls, Vermont 05902-0206 USA
(819)889-3235

  LES VIOLETTES NATAILIA would like to thank all our valued customers for 
making 1993 a successful year.  1993 was also our media year, with a lovely 
article in HOUSEPLANT MAGAZINE, and excellent full colour magazine catering 
just to the indoor growing hobby, and the local Montreal Television News.  
Our business has again grown which means an even larger work load, however 
we are still here to serve you and your gardening needs.  We carry one of 
North America's largest selection of both African Violets and Gesneriads, 
so why not come and see a spectacular array of colorful blooms while 
visiting our greenhouse situated in a marvelous country setting with a 
wonderful view.  Sorry, no cuttings sold at the Greenhouse just plants and 
indoor Gardening supplies only.  There is no problem taking houseplants 
across the border as long as you specify that they are "houseplants".  The 
Greenhouse is located just 30 miles north of the Vermont, New Hampshire 
borders.  Greenhouse hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m., twelve months a year.  We hope you will visit our growing plant 
family soon!
  Again we have many new additions in our catalogue, so take your time and 
read carefully the Ordering Shipping Information page before placing your 
order and please use our order forms as a new one will be sent with your 
order.  If you purchase by catalogue from us, the following year you will 
automatically receive a new catalogue.  We have included some cultural tips 
for the newcomers to Gesneriad growing, we want everyone to be successful 
at growing their Gesneriads and Violets.  If you have any questions about a 
particular plant, please call and we will do our best to help you fine the 
right answer.  Please respect our telephone business hours which are 8:00 
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., no calls after 5:30 p.m.  Mail-order is a great way to 
obtain rare plants not seen at your average Garden Center and we do our 
best to offer top choice, rare and unusual plants that may be hard to find.  
This year you will find a new section of houseplants including many 
fragrant flowering plants and who can resist fragrant flowering plants?!  
  Service is a priority, getting the plants to you in perfect condition 
which requires rapid transit is our formost concern  EXPRESS MAIL for our 
international customers gets your plants to your customs in one to two 
days.  Unfortunately Canada Post's first class service is not always rapid, 
so we strongly urge our Canadian customers to use Priority Post.  All plant 
material is packed and shipped within a 24 hour period.  We take pride in 
our packing but would appreciate if our customers overseas would let us 
know what condition their plant material arrives in, this will help us in 
future situations.  All orders are shipped in the order they are received.  
If you are going on vacation or will be away, please note this on your 
order form so we do not ship to you during your absence.
  For those of you who write me letters during our shipping season, I must 
apologize for tardy replies, but I find it almost impossible to correspond 
during that time.  A telephone call will get you a response much faster 
than me answering letters at that time, but please do not call and ask if 
this variety or that variety is available, this is why we request 
substitutes.  Substitutes are a necessity, if you don't want to list 
substitutes then we will substitute at our discretion, so instead of 
getting duplicates, LIST SUBSTITUTES!!
  This year I have traveled many a long distance to deliver the Gospel on 
Gesneriads and it pleases me to do so.  My husband I enjoy growing plants 
just for the pleasure of growing them and bringing them to bloom.  When I 
discover a new species or hybrid in flower it is a major event!  I may run 
a speedy half mile to grab my husband by the arm and drag him into the 
greenhouse to show him a first time flowering.  I'm sure most of us feel 
that way when we see something flower for the first time and that's why I 
like to try new plants we have never grown before, so why not try something 
new and achieve the same thrill.
  We hope you find our catalogue easy to read, work with and filled with an 
interesting choice of plants.  Again we thank you for thinking of LES 
VIOLETTES NATALIA and hope to see or hear from you soon.

Growingly yours,

Natalie Pineault


ORDERING AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
  
MINIMUM ORDER
  The minimum order for plant material is $20.00 plus shipping fee.

PAYMENT
  Payment by cheque or money order must be included with your order, your 
canceled cheque is proof of purchase.  Sorry no C.O.Ds or Visa card 
accepted.  If you phone  your order in you must send payment before it can 
be shipped.  No credits under $10.00 will be issued and absolutely no 
refunds.  If a refund is for some reason required there is a $4.00 refund 
charge.  In order to claim a previous credit we need your invoice number 
and order number from the order that was issued a credit.  If insufficient 
funds are received with your order, the equivalent amount of material will 
be deducted from your order.  Please note, payment by personal cheque 
requires waiting for the cheque to clear your bank, money order or cashiers 
cheque will get your order to you faster.

SHIPPING AND TERMS
  For all plant material - Canadian residents please follow chart on the 
bottom part of this page and choose which method of shipping you prefer.  
Priority Post (a guaranteed 1 to 2 day service to major cities in Canada) 
which we strongly recommend for plant material or Express Post.  Shipping 
is at your own risk.  All plant material is heathy and very well packed.  

DAMAGED GOODS: If an item arrives in poor or damaged condition, immediately 
enter a claim to the carrier.  It must be received within 8 days.  To 
determine the shipping fees, look at the chart on the bottom of this page.  
Choose the letter that corresponds to the first letter in your postal code 
and you will find the cost for shipping plants and cuttings.

SHIPPING SEASON
  Our shipping season begins sometime in April or May depending on the 
weather and ends in November, again depending on the weather.

SALES TAX
  All Quebec residents must add 8% provincial sales tax to the total amount 
of your order.

SUBSTITUTES
  We require on all plant material orders that substitutes are listed.  
Many varieties are very popular and we can only supply as much as we have.  
If substitutes are not listed, your order will be delayed and we will 
choose our own substitutes for you.  We try our best to please everyone.  
So please us and list substitutes.  Better your choice than ours!  "My 
collection is so large I don't want substitutes".  Well, so is ours but we 
always list substitutes when ordering.

US ORDERING AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
  Payment by cheque or money order in US funds must accompany your order.  
Please include $6.50 shipping fees for first 6 plants or 25 cuttings.  
Please add $0.50 for each plant over the first 6 and $0.10 to each cutting 
over 25 to the total of your plant material order.  All plant material 
orders are shipped from the US by Priority  Mail a two day service.  A 
Phytosanitary Certificate will be provided for your Department of 
Agriculture at no extra charge.  Please note, payment by personal cheque 
requires waiting until the cheque is cleared, money order or cashiers 
cheque will get your order to you faster.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERING AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
  Payment in US funds must accompany your order.  All plant material will 
be sent via Air Mail first class (limit 2 kg. about 20 cuttings or 6 
plants) for $29.00 shipping charge.  This is a 7 to 10 day service.  
Express service is now available, a two day delivery to your customs 
authorities at a cost of $56.00 3 Kg. 8 plants or 100 cuttings.  Every 4 
plants additional to the original 8 you must add $6.00 more dollars and 
every 12 cuttings over the original 100 you must add $6.00 to the shipping 
cost.  Shipping is at your own risk.  A Phytosanitary Certificate will be 
provided for your Department of Agriculture at no extra charge.  If your 
government has special requirements concerning plant material importation,  
it is your responsibility to inform us of them.  Please note that plants 
shipped overseas are shipped bare root.

EXPRESS POST  PLANT MATERIAL
Prices subject to change without notice
The first letter of your postal code is?

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Every plant over the original 6 you must add $.25 to each additional plant. 
Every cutting over 25 please add $.0.10 to each additional.

  G H J K L M N
  $7.00

  B C E P R Pe Pw
  $10.00
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Every Plant over the original 6 add $0.50 to each additional plant.  Every 
cutting over 25 please add $.020 to every additional cutting.

  A Jx S T V Xx Yl
  $12.50

  Ax Gx Px Rx Vx X XA XC Y
  $16.90
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PRIORITY POST  PLANT MATERIAL
Prices subject to change without notice.
The first letter of your postal code is?

Every plant over the original 6 you must add $0.25 each to the shipping 
cost.  Every cutting over 25 add $0.10 each.

  G H J K L M N
  $10.00
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Every plant over the original 6 you must add $.050 each to the shipping 
cost.  Every cutting over 25 please add $0.20 each.

  B C E P R Pe Pw
  $18.70

  A Jx S T V Xx Yl
  $30.70

  Ax Gx Px Rx Vx X XA XC Y
  $42.00

UPON RECEIVING YOUR ORDER

  Cuttings are wrapped and shipped in a 24 hour period.  Plants do not like 
having their branches or leaves cut off and cuttings do not enjoy being 
shipped across the country or the world, so when you receive them some 
might look limp, do not be alarmed.  Cut a bit off the end of the branch or 
petiole and plant in your favorite rooting mix, then put under a humidity 
dome or in a plastic bag and the cuttings will revive.

  1. Open your package as soon as you receive it.
  2. Get all pots , rooting mix, labels, tools etc. together so you may 
begin to pot the cuttings.
  3. Carefully unpack the cuttings one by one planting and labeling as you 
go.
  4. Make sure your rooting mix is humid enough to sustain the cutting 
under dome or in a plastic bag and be sure to verify the rooting medium 
every week or so it is not allowed to dry.
  5. When all the cuttings have been potted and labeled, place them in a 
well lit area, under artificial lighting or natural light (no direct sun), 
make sure the temperature is stable 70 degrees F during the day and not 
less than 62 degrees F.

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD GROWING!
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PLEASANT HILL AFRICAN VIOLETS
Route 1, Box 73
Pieper Road
Brenham, TX  77833


Please read carefully

Dear Violet Friends:
  We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to you--our 
customers, for your continued support.  We appreciate all orders, large 
and small, and the cards and letters we receive about our plants, leaves, 
and packaging methods.  We strive to do our best.
  I'd like to say a word of THANKS to my customers for their patience and 
understanding this past year when my Dad was so ill.  My family must come 
first at ALL times and I do sincerely appreciate your understanding.
  Currently, we are ONLY MAIL ORDER.  We receive requests for visits; 
however, we have full-time jobs, in addition to the plant business and we 
are unable to invite visitors at this time.
  Because it is impossible to know which varieties will be in greatest 
demand, or if there is a "fail crop" on some, it is possible that on 
occasion some may be in short supply.  Although every effort is made to 
fill orders without substitution, we do reserve the right to substitute, 
but will do so only if necessary.  Please list acceptable subs.  If you do 
not wish any subs, please advise, and credit will be issued.  If no subs 
are listed, we will select for you.
  We are offering leaves on many varieties, because of extended absences,
I've had a "crop failure".
  Our shipping season is from the end of April to November 1st.  After 
shipping begins, orders will be shipped as soon as possible, but please 
allow sufficient time for shipment of back-log of orders that have been 
received.  We start receiving orders in December so it takes a while to 
catch up with shipment of these orders.  After the back-log of orders have 
been shipped, please allow 6 weeks for delivery, although EVERY effort will 
be made to ship prior to that time.  Please be patient with us during the 
busy spring and fall shipping season.  We give each order special attention 
and this does take time.  Often we cannot devote as much time as we would 
like to the plant business because of other commitments.  We appreciate your 
understanding and patience.  Shipping season ends November 1st.  Orders 
shipped out of season will be shipped at the buyer's risk since we have 
absolutely no control over the weather.
  All orders for plant material will be shipped via Priority Mail, or UPS 
Second Day Air.  Postage rates for UPS Second Day Air are slightly more; 
however we highly recommend shipping this method.  Unfortunately, postal 
charges continue to rise.
  It is our privilege to offer these wonderful violets to you, and we hope 
that they will bring you many hours of enjoyment.

Happy Growing,

Ruth & DeWane

SHIPPING AND HANDLING

PRIORITY MAIL:                  UPS SECOND DAY AIR:
LEAF ORDERS:   $5.75            LEAF ORDERS:   $7.25

TEXANS:  Please add 7 3/4% tax.

Master Card/Visa orders Welcome.  Send all information on card.  6% service 
charge will be assessed to help offset bank fees.

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HORTENSE'S AFRICAN VIOLETS
Hortense Pittman
12406 ALEXANDRIA
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78233

  We are only shipping our 1994 varieties to dealers.  We will ship September 
and October, 1993 only.  Please get your orders in early.  Minimum Order 
$25.00.  We will substitute equal amount of leaves if plants are not available.  
Your cancelled check is your receipt.

  Hybridizers and growers of show quality African Violets since 1970.  We are 
now specializing in miniature, semi miniature, trailers and are now happy to 
offer our new Alamo series of standards.  We plan to release our new yellow 
varieties in Denver.

  SHIPPING--Minimum order $25.00  All plant and leaf orders shipped by priority 
air mail, if possible.  Every effort will be made to ship promptly in September 
and October each year.  Orders will be shipped in the order received.  Use your 
cancelled check for acknowledgement.  All postage is included in the price of 
plants and fresh cut (FC) leaves.

  There will be a $5.00 handling and packing charge for each order.  Plants 
shipped in 2 1/4" pots.

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Jim Wildman
133 Rosemont Dr.
Syracuse, NY  13205

phone (315) 492-2562

   Please take a few moments to read this before choosing your leaves, etc. 
to order.  I will take every precaution to ship on a timely basis and the 
best way possible.  SHIPPING SEASON WILL BE APRIL 1ST TO OCTOBER 15TH, 
WEATHER PERMITTING.  If any damages are found, please let me know as soon 
as possible or if you are happy with the order let me know that too.  I 
welcome any feedback you have so I can learn what was wrong so I can serve 
you better.
   Please list your items on the order sheet provided AND MAKE CHECKS OR 
MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO "JIM WILDMAN" WITH A NOTE ON THE CHECK TO INDICATE 
IT IS AN ORDER.  If no substitutions are listed (leaves only) I will make 
the choice or refund that portion as per your written instructions on the 
order form.  If there are leaves needed from any of the local Hybridizers 
(Champion, Lloyd's or Meek originals), I will try to obtain them for you.
   All first time mail orders will receive 10% off, and all orders from 
customers who belong to NYSAVS or AVSA will receive a 5% discount as long 
as you indicate it on the order form.  I will try to ship at least two 
leaves of the same plant depending on the stock situation at the time of 
shipment.
   Visitors are welcome but please call well in advance to confirm date and 
time due to my work schedule.  Thank you for your order and may all your 
plants be strong and healthy.
   One last note, I will be having certain plants will be able to be 
shipped as starter plants.  You will find that list included separately 
from the leaf list as to the postage increase as well as to cause less 
confusion.  If there is enough stock plants available, I will be able to 
supply "club project plants" but please write in advance of at least six 
months for confirmation.  These will be ones that grow best for me or 
current newer varieties of well know hybridizers.
   It is with great pride that I have become a distributor for Ethel 
Champion's new releases.  Her new releases are always a pleasure to grow.

   Happy Growing

Shipping costs:

   If order totals:   $0 - $20   add $3.50 for shipping
                     $21 - $40   add $4.50 for shipping
                     $41 & above add $6.50 for shipping

If ordering plants add .35 per plant over normal shipping costs.

New York residents please add 7% sales tax.
Prices subject to change without notice.

Thank you for your order
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Zaca Vista Nursery
1190 Alamo Pintado Road
Solvang, CA  93463

phone (805) 688-2585

   Zaca Vista Nursery is a California State-licensed commercial greenhouse.  
Visitors to the greenhouse may view thousands of African Violet plants and 
many other related Gesneriads.  Plants, cuttings and supplies are available 
for carry-out sale and/or shipping.
   The nursery is located approximately 35 miles north of Santa Barbara and 
just minutes from downtown Solvang (America's Danish capital) in the 
beautiful Santa Ynez Valley of coastal Central California.
   From downtown Solvang, take Hwy. 246 (also know as Mission Drive) east 
to the (traffic signal) intersection of Alamo Pintado Road.  Turn left at 
the intersection and proceed north for approximately one mile.  You will 
see the nursery facility and the ZACA VISTA NURSERY sign on your right.  
Turn in just beyond the sign -- down the country drive to the parking area 
-- the signed arrow will point the way!
   ZACA VISTA NURSERY offers a spectrum of colors as visitors enter the 
greenhouse and view some 3,000 square feet of blooming African 
violets...starter plants of standard varieties in first bloom, as well as 
miniature and semi-miniature plants, the trailing varieties, species...and 
the most exotic...the Chimera varieties.  Hanging baskets of other 
Gesneriad varieties further enhance a beautiful garden setting as visitors 
browse...seeing colors ranging from pure white to deep reds...shadings of 
pink, lavender, blue, purple...(even green)...the fantasies and bi-colors, 
the geneva-edged -- all beautiful in single blossoms, semi-doubles and full
doubles...to dazzle the eye of the beholder!
   Starter plants of miniature varieties are offered in little 2 1/4" 
pots...semi-mini's and standard varieties, in 2 1/2" pots.  Maturing 
standard hybrids are available in 4" as well as 5" pots...lovely lasting 
gifts!
   Each year new plant materials (developed by noted hybridizers) are 
featured as well as previously introduced varieties...the oldies and the 
goodies!
   In addition to retail sales at the greenhouse facility, ZACA VISTA 
NURSERY provides shipping services throughout the United States as well as 
to many other countries.  Starter-size plants, and supply items are shipped 
year 'round (weather permitting).
   When visiting ZACA VISTA NURSERY be sure to inquire about shipping 
services.  Many persons who are traveling enjoy selecting starter plants 
for shipment at a later date...great gifting ideas, too!
   Gift Certificates are also available for personal presentation or sent 
directly from the nursery.
   We feature a "Currently Available Listing" (the C.A.L.) which is updated 
at two-month intervals and lists those starter plants which are (during 
that time) available for sale and shipping.  This listing is available at 
the nursery or may be requested by mail.  Please sen $1 with your name and 
address & zip code ($2 FOR OVER SEAS, please).
   African violet leaf cuttings as well as other Gesneriad cuttings are 
available at the nursery.
   Tour groups are invited to visit by prearranged appointments.  Please 
arrange you group visit at least 4 weeks in advance.  Smaller groups (15 or 
less) may fell free to visit at any time during regular business hours.
   ZACA VISTA NURSERY is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. 'till 5:00 p.m. 
Wednesday thru Sunday, throughout the year..with the exception of 
Thanksgiving Day and the end of the year holiday season: December 24 
through the New Year holiday...re-opening the first Wednesday of the year!
   We're closed every Monday & Tuesday!

The listings in the databases are from the January/February C.A.L.

   Starter Plants:  All of Zaca Vista's African Violet plant materials are 
grown at the nursery from leaf cuttings; with the exception of the Chimera 
varieties which are grown from sucker vegetation.  All our plant materials 
are grown in daylight conditions only (NO LIGHTS).  Starter plants of 
STANDARD varieties and SEMI-MINIATURE varieties are potted in 2 1/2" 
plastic pots.  Our single crowned MINIATURES are potted in 2 1/4" plastic 
pots.  (MINIATURE TRAILING VARIETIES, in 2 1/2" pots)  At time of shipping 
we try to provide our customers with plants in bloom or well into bud.  To 
ship, each plant is individually wrapped and taped into a cardboard insert 
which is placed into a fitted carton and surrounded by insulating material 
(NO ROLLED PLANTS)!!
   Substitutions:   When ordering starter plants from the "CAL", please 
provide some substitute selections.  We will make every effort to fill your 
order as placed; however, our listed plant selections are also on sale to 
the public at the nursery -- therefore some plant selections may no longer 
be available by the time your order is received.  Your selected varieties 
are immediately reserved upon receipt of your order.  We DO NOT hold orders 
for future propagation -- If you wish to order a variety which does not 
appear on the "CAL" you are reviewing - please let us know - we'll by happy 
to provide you with our anticipated availability date so that you may place 
your order accordingly.
   Shipping:   Our shipping carrier is United Parcel (UPS) wherever 
possible; otherwise, U.S. PRIORITY MAIL.  For shipments within the State of 
California, UPS Ground Service is our carrier for all orders.  For 
shipments outside California, UPS 2nd DAY AIR is used for all plant orders. 
Be sure to list your shipping street address and telephone number when 
ordering.  This information must appear on the shipping label to assist in 
proper and timely delivery of your order.  UPS will deliver to a P.O. Box 
Number only when the recipient's telephone number is listed on the shipping 
label.  Please complete all information on the order form.
   Shipping Schedules:   Our regular season for shipping STARTER PLANTS 
begins in April and ends in November -- as weather permits!  Shipping to 
warm-climate areas is possible throughout the year; however, all shipping 
is accomplished when temperatures (here and at the destination) range 
between 50 F (lowest) and 90 F (highest).  Shipping of plant materials is 
initiated on MONDAY or TUESDAY (ONLY) to avoid handling delays.  Please 
anticipate a 10 to 14 day turn around from receipt of order to our planned 
shipping date.  All plant orders are acknowledged by postcard which advises 
our anticipated ship-date, per your convenience and weather permitting.
   Certification:   To assure our customers of healthy - quality plant 
materials, and to alleviate unwarranted handling delays, all orders shipped 
from Zaca Vista Nursery display certification by the State of California 
Department of Agriculture, that all materials have been inspected and found 
free of any symptoms of pests or diseases.  Master Certification is also 
displayed on all shipments to those U.S. destinations requiring the same.
   Orders Received from Foreign Countries:   All orders received from 
foreign countries must be accompanied by proper IMPORT DOCUMENTATION.  
Please check with YOUR Customs Department for required documentation to 
import plant materials.  Phyto-Sanitation fees must be prepaid by the 
importer (approximately $25.00 U.S.).  MINIMUM OVERSEAS ORDERS ARE $70.00 
PLUS actual shipping charges, inspection fees (where required) and 
shipper's 15% handling fee.  Overseas orders will be acknowledged with 
itemized charges -- ALL CHARGES/FEES MUST BE PREPAID IN U.S. DOLLARS ON 
CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER -- ONLY!!

Shipping rates and Details

Credit Card orders available for orders of $25.00 minimum.
(Visa or Master Card)
                      1-6 Plants     add to basic S&H for 7-20 Plants
California (Ground)     $5.00         $.25/plt.
ARIZ/NEV/OREGON *       $7.50         $.25/plt.
All other cont. US *    $9.00         $.25/plt.
Alaska/Hawaii/P.R.**   $12.00         $.25/plt.

*  UPS 2nd Day air service
** US Priority Mail

California residents please add 7 3/4% sales tax.

Foreign orders $70 minimum plus inspection charge plus actual shipping cost 
plus 15% handling (US Priority Mail)
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Spirit North
3690 Townline Road
Eagle River, WI  54521
(715) 479-2927

Dear violet grower,
  WOW!  THANK YOU!  My '93 customers overwhelmed me again!  Much 
appreciated orders, notes, cards, and letters were received through out the 
year filled with enthusiasm from novices to seasoned growers.  'SOMETHING 
DIFFERENT' was the concensus of opinion...and that's what I like to 
hybridize...the gorgeous and/or unusual.  I'm bracing for '94.
  In less than two years my home has mysteriously shrunk in size.  Either 
that or the contents have multiplied.  Between the parrots and violets, 
space has once again become an issue.  (Most violet growers complain about 
this chronic problem).  Thus, in order to make the best use of available 
room, I will only have starters (& leaves) of my '94 releases.  LEAVES ONLY 
will be available of all past releases.  Even some of my older favorites 
will have to take a back seat to the new kids on the block!
  This year I am pleased to present a diverse array of color and 
foliage...something for everyone from show quality standards, trailers, to 
minis.  Most of these have had the distinct honor of receiving a pigment 
analysis from DR. JEFF SMITH thus validating their true color.  Even the 
most discriminating buyer will hopefully find a 'jewel' in my list for 
their collection.
  Please take a moment to read through the following descriptions.  Perhaps 
a few of my '94 creations will be just right for you!

Thanking you in advance for your patronage.

Just,

Joen Gehr

Minimum order $14.00 plus shipping.

Orders may combine plants and leaves.

Shipping Information
  Basic Shipping $5.50, 50 cents per plant over 4, 10 cents per leaf over 
12.
  Shipping April thru November, weather permitting.
  Please list substitutions or gifts.
  Call for info on shipments outside the 48 states.
  Wisconsin residents add 5 1/2% Sales Tax.
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THESE GROWERS HAVE NOT SENT A LIST WITHIN A YEAR.  Please contact them for 
an up to date list.

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Jos Violets
2205 College Drive
Victoria TX  77901
(512) 575-1344

send a stamp
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ROB'S MINI-O-LETS
Dr. Ralph Robinson
P.O. Box 243
Tonawanda, NY  14151
(716) 695-3315

Send $1

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BAY VALLEY VIOLETS
P.O. Box 1052
Midland, MI  48641-1052
(517) 835-9255

Might not be in business.

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Southland African Violets
c/o Darryl Hoover
1812 W. South Gate
Fullerton, CA  92633

Send 52 cent SASE

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Travis Violets
P.O. Box 42
Ochlocknee, GA  31773

(912) 574-5167 DAY
(912) 574-5236 NIGHT

Send $1
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KARTUZ GREENHOUSES
1408 Sunset Drive
Vista, CA  92083-6531
(619)941-3613

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A-MI VIOLETTES
75 Marier St. Box #630
St-Felix de Valois, Qc
JOK 2MO
(514)-889-8673

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CAPE COD VIOLETRY
28 Minot Street
Falmouth, MA  02540

(508) 548-2798  (After 5:00 P.M.)

Send $1
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Rice's Hybrid Violets
P.O. Box 254
Orangeville, PA  17859

(717) 683-5244

Send $1

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Sonja's Violets
Rt. 1  Box 31-B
Omaha, AR  72662

Send $1
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