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Show , A'fricanE.v.iblotqueen; And Mrs. Rerrett should know, for she is called the By Joyce Christiansen Deseret News staff writer ROSE PARK "If you want a friend, invite an african violet into your ENJOY OUR FRIENDLY unarm surnicE. WE I CAN SUPPLY ALL YOUR "Blue NEEDS FOR 9 LDS Church Books - 1 O Gonealcgy Supplies O Bibles & Standard Works O Food Si Preparedness Books materials O Self-Hel- p 1 1 books O Job printing II "13th can 11 OUR BOOK FREE" PLAN your next purchase. . MOIMMAGLIMAIMEMOINEEMMIONIEll LIOW 1I IS - I i THE UM! To ORDER CHRISTMAS CARDS & LETTERHEADS I CHOOSE FROM OUR FULL SFOCKI .:H:.......... I 1.1,:.11)4.1117).17.1..,,-...:....",::- 77,'L . All.:: 1 35 East 300 South, Bountiful Open Monday-Saturda- y '- - , 9-5:- t ..0t,-,At LI VW v 'X'1:,e,..4--- g 2 Uta-PER- ,,. 1, A, 41. :,,,,, ',vf, ?,.1,,,, : .,0,f7 - ..... ''''. .4-:.-4.. ' ti-' ,,.'07 , , , .......,.....40 . Berrett advises like a "They grow like popcorn," she said. She said it takes about a year tor a lea; cutting or leaf setting to grow to a blooming plant. She also has propagated seeds and crossed some varieties. "First, I take the pollen oil one and put it on the pistil of the other. I burst one of those little pollen sacks and put it on the pistil of the other Rnd in two or three days, a little ovary is noticed at the end of the pistil. It takes approximately the same time for that seed pod to grow and ripen as it does for people to have a baby." Mrs. Berrett has grown as many as 84 plants from one seed pod. If a plant can be grown to a third generation, it can be registered with the national organization, the American Violet Society of America, Inc. Each registered plant must have its own natie and identity. re- perfect wheel," she said, "and if there are leaves spoiling the shape of the plant, take them off." "African violets need all the light they can get, without direct sun, which is important for the bloom as well as the growth. And remember, the more light, the more bloom. Pots Ehould be turned VI each day," she of the Berretts' are (2mpthe 2 PeC:)) Names familiar to violet lovers include Cheerleader, with large pink blooms; Clipper, a white plant with da,t foliage; the purple King and hrti with pi1k blooms; and the red varieties known as Mars, Wrangler Red, and Red Star. starts most of her plants from leaf cuttings. Mabel all extra sprouts from a plant; it should grow ilito a single crown. "Our aim is to grow a plant that is . the afrkan violet queen. the plants. several plants. year 'after A I trlf.--'"1F- I1; ' - u. . -- P'174-"Ii-----.el-- rourt t: lt-it-V- Is lifinotTemeziellaleg t z g 0 ' . e , ,.,11.6 ...- -- H Beauty-fu- ll : Salon Afr, AZ 366 East Pages Lane ConterilHo NOW! DOII1 4 4 , , Ph. IE I 292-6300- ',, 1 ' Jr 1, - - 7 7- .5,.. lor-- 1,,,..; DS '... '- Wa RSt. , 4 , - r".!-- r727Q 51143 Pwl f6""., ot...1.1 0...6 SIM Ilts. te.0,7 Vied& ko onnina drin w k Own knon 1711111 kV il 0.1111:11 Ind& aminitzt;"111 Ithibl Mkt loung ink filnaTira Mod 01-- 1071....1, 4,1 ' ti. Pak 7 & Kiln 14 SO. PACIFIC TOUR a - March 1,1,1977 , ' Iowa 111111111 - '' la"' amo Phone: tit611. t40104,1 290-322- 1 - . t It IP 1C t dos kn tom Own 11 kirlieelell , L', TRAVEL I , 5110 gle3 t flostitd, at 84010 , , I 6 1W1 . 1 loll loggiog let Itrirts 1 k t 2 Exiling Days NC knka&AN, legion Lorry Moron, Owner , ityttetlatikti i 1 o kik la Inenars ad pekoe, Sae kr tommtbes is ekl Int ' tool dorear lit, 16, kw A tan COM , - Phone, ortios omkonwil. Vio. &Now 4 v t 5,41 Weltti 00 Hertis - I mod loos torso oersie sfais elf 8251" i1 tI , SOOMIle 1 14 kettlrmlbitts. el Won Nokoliso end; I Eleek,pmot Waking& Waillesiod VWINNIS& Contrzfee vim, eltichell g)eille paw- MT 14 i 1I Ind II rits..trillions: I I Doe Colo Malmo 6712 CS& : , skin nen kW am, Nimes I . . - 0 e is ' ' i tboreospliess7,0071kbo.do , LW $638M y I rusikorturs trulati;tbal),Awril; $29.10 Casa S$22" Dal1 Mod; tbietadanstt 11kw Inds eke sill 1 don kr 10 Is 1st ad 12 gni ,,a, glat orn too ilk.n NI Ebrolil -4..E t4 - iSLANDS -- 10 For 1 MON FAT 111 T311i i14,1 Iroealr Al1 iI et114111. MILK SOLIDS Reg. -7 IIt INsTato 1- st TRAVEL "'ll SPECIAL SALE 4No. 10 ,joining the T Aatram--N- IPanda 'II" 5411SPetitlerPj I Salt Lake area club, Mabel was aiked to take over the duties of vice president when the officer passed away. A year later she became president of the club '. serving for two terms. tyl A GREAT GIFT FOR THE FAMILY, RELATIVES OR FRIENDS Ii ir I ..J ,,,,,-,,,,77:.,,....- ;,,:;,,,-,r----z,t- 1iet. n , ,..,3,,,,,,,,,,,-,,,,,4,,,,,,,,,,,- Z' She feels the wick method is the best. A wick is placed in each pot beneath the soil, dipping down into a water pan so the plant only drinks This is a up what it convenient way to water (2) ",, .,....-, Mabel Barrett shows why she is called shaped t ,.,' 4p,,,,, ...54 , : 1 4,, - 5, L 4,,:, Mrs. moving 0 - 8 n, 3 - I; 'uWi said. Most 'x tii 1 0,- o'Ait ;,: lp -- ii... grown in the under fluorescent lights for 12 to 14 hours a day. The lights are placed inclies al:) of Prices effective November 8, 9, 10! i i ir.i... k f.; - itig.,,,, ,111.. , pr REGULAR $12.50 1 1' ','.I'''':'14 q ,,,f7.7X.,-41:1'.- - ., ',:.4,,..,,h.......,....d, , , $15.00 M - ',.::4'..,;g:,:',::-- . i0i fo,N ,i,,,,;,,.: .....i- AT, 1 I I 4,6,.. .4,,- elFA t.; :,":.,..1 - , 000!0; :.:4 '.0 4010,Z' '"V ',.; .... ,0, 973.,31'::: .!'. OS i,....kt;,..,,,,;'' 44-1!!'i.j,v.,,t11.-,R;.:,4,- ......'''',,:k:iE.::.'1 0,v . ',,.,,, t screen. The riower placed on top of the screen, aad watered by the wick method. "Proper watering is the most important single factor of good atiican violet culture," she said. "Water that is fit for drinking is used, and rainwater is ideal. Plants should be watered only when the soil is dry to the touch, SPECIALS rim! rt n A Aarkili" tit AtiCe rrtivirlaxitov Tv rt v Lloo -!- ,.,,, Mon.-Tues.-W- ed. b- l't - ,,,,,,?-- - :,.::iri :::,:,:,,,,::-.:- ted:,7,, ":.$; 4.41t L. ''''...' Mtlisi 6..:, ' p.0- ei''....,...., dr,:-:,f- l'it- ,,;:'ir 1.,eg, Berrett's husband Robert has built speciel stands for the hundreds of plants dud stiots in their home; Re has welded the frames, and each layer holds a water pan covered with a r' 1 t ,,,,,,A0 ij. .,1,. violets had single BEAUTY SALON ,1 ;"r444. ,,,,c.:, - . :::,:,: i.::4:0:.::,...- ',It ,., ' ,it oirt,4,,;:,:,:,,,,..,..,,,,.. blooms. The plants have since been propagated and1 have cultured, and seen-podbeen crossed to produce the enormous blooms and colors. The leaves of the plants also differ. Some are even ot ,,...4 WPV:77,:1,,'.'.ii.,.:,,L'i.,..".1-.,e:S.4.t.:',il.i.- I tering from either top or bottom, or by using the wick method. Do not let the plants I Ait jn water after the soil has it will bold. j taken 3ctite - - r,.,,:':': , : 41" '., '' 1.'3. 11r""Z 1,7 i;',.;,4:4::147,74.a'f..,FN4,47.:, :.,4 174-i- ,,t46. At - tr'!.L,'"' ateclrat li.ne WW1 Heywoo - ler' 4, 1,,,14,''''.4,67,6-- ' ,..0,,,,.,o,,,,,,,,,:,x,.,--,-.,,,y,.?,:e.,-- - up-wh- ...4...,---- az ':.. '. '- 44.1N vo...1.,":';:.':i::'.P71'011'.- ' : ,. ,:: ;,, ,,,o ,',-.?1:'i--- op ',0P '' and always use tepid water." Mrs. Berrett advises wa- 1111?DD1IJ101310110 I .L!, :- w... , ,,I ,,,E, 4 , Mrs. I. ,,,,,,,f.", ,,,. . binkled. Yu always save at Horizon Publishers thirough at "12'1 Beezkiree" Plran.11.7 12 books (accumulated) at retail price we'll give you a ccedit for 112 of their value on I'''. fp "Ir. - ,i -. , 7::,:.:.),.:.,.::z.,-,:g:':$0,- --, - '''''''"'''''''' - .::.::::;::.,".,s,:, ":::,..11,,,,,,,,,:rod' ,,,,,,...:.,,...,,.,; s , 11ENIMMEEMONNIME I it ;;.,7,:7- ,,,. 9 i,:i.., ,,4::Vr.,, ,...,;,,:, ,,,,,,,,,-- , ,,, :::::Z,,,::,::4:::.02.;7:2.:: , ..,",7,y,-- i'l.i..;::,,::;.-;-,..:,:,'',..:- Mrs. Berrett said the afri- can violet plant has changedI considerably over the past 20 years. In the 1800s, all afri- '.., .:, .... 1 with a frilmedium sky-blu- e ly edge.' "Midnight Echo" has a deep purple Bower with a white edge which looks like it has been sten- . , .., ....., :,,,:,.,..4:;:';-:;',;,::.- Reverie" is a ciled. 0 Paperback TRY 1,,,,,:,:;:7,.z.::.:.A , , - 4 1.1 ,,, , - t .e-.- ,,,.:,,,,,,,,,.4,,,ti::-,,,;,- Berrett said. "And I entered them as a noumetutier uf tha club. "It was then that I decided to join the African Violet Society of Utah, to say 'thank you,' and I've beeni growing violets ever since," she said. African violets come inI many colors pinks, whites, blues, red, lavender, purple and violet. Some are full of double blossoms. received five ribbons and a special award in 1970, when entered five violet plants in the African Violet Show- in home, and it will really be a friend if you'll let it." iald Mabel Berrett, 374 Chicago St. , the Garden Center in Su;arhouse Park," Mrs. african violet queen of Rose Park. "I was surpriaed when I '''''.Z1 , . 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