Evening star., 1946-03-17
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PROPAGATION PATENT7

Problem
PROPAGATION PATENT7
from Miss r. L. W., WGshington.)
To A. c. G. and others whose re-
quests regarding the African violets
we're printed In the February "A
Star: I have a pink African violet
and would be glad to exchange some
leaves II 1t is permissible. Mine Is
a Pink Beauty and has propaga-
ton patent. 1t is my understands
Ing that this prohibits propagation
without permission, but does this
mean merely commercially or does
1t bar personal gifts or exchanges
also? II those desiring the leaves
understand what is involved in the
patent and know that shall not be
violating any restriction / shall be
glad to have them get In touch
with me.
VIOLET EXCHANGE.
from A. c. G., Washington
Many thanks for the letters from
Colmar Manor. I was able to con-
tact the party and to get a leaf
from the pink African violet in ex-
change for purple violet leaf.
am still interested in trying to get
a leaf from a white violet in ex-
change for a leaf from the purple.
from Mrs. J. D., Washington.)
Some time ago saw the request
for pink African violet. 1 have
a tiny plant all rooted and growing
In a pot. which I would be glad
to exchange for a similar plant Of
the dark blue or purple variety.
II no one has plant / would take
leaves of the dark purple but would
prefer exchanging plant for plant.
from Miss Z. L. T., Arlington.)
To Mrs. M. B., Alexandria: am
very much interested In African
violets, have dark purple and light
purple, also have some leaves from
the white and pink violets now root
111S AL WdtcE.
I notice you say after the little
leaves show around the stem and
the roots are an inch long you plant
them; do they always get little
leaves?
My leaves have roots more than
an inch long but do not see little
leaves appearing. Won't they grow
unless the leaves come on the end
of the stem?
I wonder if you would like to
give me a leaf from your wine
colored plant in exchange for
leaf from the white plant? Thank
you for the information.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Information and inquiries sent
tn by the tolloaDing hare been
forwarded to the individuals for
Dfsom they Dere intended:
Mrs. H. H. D., Hyattspille;: Mrs.
M. B, Alexandria: Mrs. N. M.F.
Rockville, Nd, and N. U. M, Ar
Hngton.
POTTED GARDENIA.
From Mrs. M. r. c., Rirerdale, Nd
sos! Can any one tell me how
to care for .potted gardenia? I
received one with IL buds for a
gift and in three days one-quarter
OF the leaves turned yellow. The
pot Is in dish with water. Is that
correct? Or is it too much water?
Can this sardenia be planted out
side? Can it stay out in winter in
this climate? A friend said to put
tea leaves in the pot. Shall they
be sprinkled on top Of soil or worked
into top layer? Can it be trans
planted with buds or after bloom
ing?
WINTER BOUQUETS.
from M. A. T., Wdslington.)
Thank you. Mrs. M. D. D.. for
your techniques on winter bouquets
Charming pieces can be made BY
using. instead of container, hori-
zontal pieces of natural wood, a
foot long or SO. gathered from the
woods. Select for such pieces at
tractive bark or small branches,
sometimes found with pretty lchens
on them. Staple on the back of the
piece of bark or branch a few bitter
sweet twigs and cedar twigs, fasten
picture wire on the back and hang
it up on the wall or against q
French door. A few acorns or tiny
cones, or pressed moss may be glued
to the wood. Your use of the mod
cling clay would doubtless be q
good way to fasten to the wood
such delicate stems as grasses and
weeds in making these pieces.
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SMALL LEAF IVYf !,
From Mrs. G. o. R., Arlington.D
I have some small leaf ivy. 1t al
ways dles-I never can grow it. Does
it take lot of sun and water? How
does one care for it? Will appre.
clate any information about ivy.
PIONEERING MAPLEa
fFrom Mrs. E. S., Falls Church, Va. 4
Does any one know where I can
obtain Towering maple (abuliton) I?
l am unable to find it in the cata-
logues. 1t is such nice house plant
for winter blooming.
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