Showing Off
Those who decide if my plant is worthy of a ribbon
Who are the judges?
The abbreviation most of us use for the national organization
What is AVSA?
The strand of synthetic string that moves water from a reservoir to the soil of a plant
What is a wick?
Small plant growing between the leaves of the violet, beginning a new plant
What is a sucker?
A leaf with white, cream, or pink markings
What is variegated?
Cousins to the African violet, like streptocarpus, episcia, and sinningia, are all in this category.
What are gesneriads?
The national event that is held yearly, that promotes learning and growing of violets
What is the [AVSA] convention?
This white, lightweight rock is what violets need to help get air to their roots
What is perlite?
When thrips disturb the yellow center (anthers) of a violet, they leave behind this evidence
What is spilled pollen?
The usual 3 sizes of single-crowned violets
What are mini, semi-mini, and standard?
The Handbook for Growers, Exhibitors, and Judges should be used by these people
Who is everybody OR who are growers, exhibitors and judges?
The publication that comes bi-monthly: includes articles, pictures, and info about violets
What is the African Violet Magazine?
A piece of furniture that has trays, lights, a timer and plants
What is a light stand?
This less common pest of AVs is only present in homes where it is welcomed. Its 4-legged grace may leave plants undisturbed, or it may knock them down to take their place, but it leaves its furry evidence on the leaves
What is a cat?
"Single" blossoms have this many petals; usually the upper lobes are smaller than the lower ones
What is 5?
The minimum size for a standard violet in a show is larger than this
What is 8 inches?
The clubs, organizations and societies that are connected to the national organization are known by this term
What are affiliates?
The main ingredient in the Cornell formula for a soilless mix
What is peat moss?
Common but harmless pests that can fly up your nose when the pot is disturbed
What are gnats?
When the leaves of African violets grow evenly from a central point; a desirable trait
What is symmetry?
The computer program that describes named and/or registered varieties
What is First Class?
When you call the national office, this cheerful Texas voice usually is the one to greet you
Who is Amy?
"Never too many"
"Always room for one more"
"I don't have this color"
What are excuses for buying more violets?
Too much of this item can cause an orange crust in the center of the violet and eventually kill it
What is fertilizer?
Blossoms that are splotched, streaked or rayed with a different color
What is fantasy?