The Violet Showcase
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The Violet Showcase
The Violet Showcase 3147 South Broadway Englewood Colorado 80113 (303) 761-1770 © 2011 GROWING SUPPLIES Open Mon. - Sat. 10 to 5 closed Sun. & Tues. Most orders are shipped via United Parcel Service. The description of each item shows the unit price and shipping weight. Handling and shipping charges are added to the total weight and cost of an order. The outer cover of this catalog has an order blank and UPS rate chart. You may also download them at www.violetshowcase.com This catalog is U. S. copyright protected. All rights reserved. 2011 Round Plastic Pots The pot photos below are not to scale in comparison with each other. All pots in this section except #105 Starter Pots have drainage holes. 2" Plastic Pot - 2" across the mouth and 2" tall. Excellent for miniature babies. White only. Fits in the Leak-less Reservoir #208, and the Mini Cube Reservoir #218 p. 4. Item #136, 2" Pot per 12, $2.69, 2 oz.; Item #136B per 100, $14.69, 16 oz.; 2 1/4" Plastic Pot 2 1/4" across the mouth and 2 1/16" tall. Will fit the Mini Cube Reservoir #218, and the Leak-Less Reservoir #208, shown on page 4. White only. Item #137, 2 1/4" Pot, $2.89 per 12, 3 oz.; Item #137B per 100, $15.39, 22 oz. 2 1/2" Plastic Pot - 2 1/2" across the mouth and 2 1/4" tall; a nice size for semi-miniatures. White only. This pot fits only the Mid-sized Cube Wicking Reservoir. Item #115, 2 1/2" Pot, $2.49, per 12, 3 oz.; Item #115B per 100, $15.29, 24 oz. 3" Plastic Pot - 3" diameter and 2 3/4" tall. White. per dozen: Item #108, $2.89, 5 oz.; per 100: Item #108B, $15.49, 42 oz. 3 1/2" Plastic Pot - 3 1/2" across the mouth and 3 1/4" tall. White. per 12 Item #117, $2.49, 5 oz.; per 100 Item #117B, $15.69, 32 oz. 4" Plastic Pot - 4" across the mouth, and 2 3/4" tall. White. per 12 Item #111, $3.69, 8 oz.; per 100 Item #111B, $21.99, 64 oz. 4 1/2" Plastic Pot - 4 1/2" across the mouth and 3 3/4" tall. White. per 12 Item #112, $3.69, 9 oz.; per 100 Item #112B, $24.19, 80 oz. 5" Plastic Pot - 5" diameter, 3 1/2" tall. White. per 12 Item #113 $5.49, 12 oz.; per 100 Item #113B, $25.49, 96 oz. 1 .STARTER POTS These translucent plastic cups are 2 1/4" at the mouth and 2 1/4" tall. It is easy to see how wet or dry the soil is through the pot wall. You will need to put your own holes in the Starter Pots by drilling or melting. No drainage holes. 2 1/4" STARTER POTS 25 Pack Item #105 , $1.99, 3 oz.; Pack of 100 Item #105A , $6.49, 9 oz. HANGING BASKETS (made from the pan pots, hangers, and snap on saucers sold separately below) The saucers snap into the drainage holes in the bottom of the pots. The hangers clip onto the rim of the pots. These are shipped disassembled. Same price for either the 5" or the 6" size. Mixed sizes OK to get the dozen price. Be sure to tell us which size you want. The plastic saucers for the 5" pan pots (item #140) are terra cotta brown. The plastic saucers for the 6" pan pots (item #116) are white. Item #106, Hanging Basket each, $1.89 each, 3 oz.; Item #106A Hanging Basket dozen, $17.39, 32 oz. PAN POTS - These white plastic pots are very shallow: approximately one-half as deep as they are wide at the mouth. They have bottom drainage holes. Many violet fanciers who grow competitively for shows swear by these Pan Pots. They claim more prolific bloom and plant vigor due to the pot shape. Recommended in Violet Magazine articles. Great for standards and trailers, and for the violet cousins. 5" Pan Pot Item #140A $.69 ea, 1 oz.; 5" x 2 1/4" Pan Pot; Item #140 per 12, $5.29, 8 oz. Item #140B, per 100, $38.79, 62 oz. 6" Pan Pot, Item #116A each, $.95, 2 oz.; Item #116, per dozen , $9.19, 14 oz., Item #116B per 100, $55.49, 140 oz. SNAP-ON PLASTIC SAUCERS for Pan Pots These round plastic saucers are made to snap into the drainage holes on the two sizes of pan pots (sold above). Used in combination with the pot hangers (sold below) you can make a hanging basket with saucer out of the pan pots. The prices below are for the saucers only. The pots and the hangers are sold separately. The plastic saucers for the 5" pan pots (item #140) are terra cotta brown. The plastic saucers for the 6" pan pots (item #116) are white. Mixed sizes OK to get dozen price. Item #204A Snap-On Saucer for 5" pan pot, each $.49, 1/2 oz. Item #204 Snap-On Saucer for 5" pan pots, per dozen, $4.99, 6 oz. Item #205A Snap-On Saucer for 6" pan pot, each $.49, 1/2 oz. Item #205 Snap-On Saucer for 6" pan pot, per dozen, $4.99, 6 oz. POT HANGERS- (Pots not included) Many experienced growers find that trailing violets and gesneriads perform better when grown as hanging plants. These handy white plastic pot hangers will convert our 3", 3 .5",4", 4 .5" and 5" pots and the pan pots into hanging pots. 16" long from the pot clip to the top of the hook they easily attach to the pots which are sold separately above. Saucers are available only for the pan pots. White only. Item #114A Pot Hanger $.79 each, 1 oz. Item #114 Per dozen, $6.19, 8 oz.; 2 WICKING TRAYS All trays are waterproof plastic designed to hold the waterfertilizer solution. Each tray size comes with a white plastic grid which is used to suspend the plants over the solution used for wicking. The wicks are simply inserted through the grid into the solution. Wick watering greatly increases humidity in the immediate vicinity of your violets. Size specifications are rounded to nearest inch. 8 x 8" Mint GREEN Wicking Tray w/ grid 2 1/2" deep, Item #161 $6.29 each., 6 oz.; Tray only, Item #161A $4.59 each, 5 oz.; Grid only, Item #161C $2.79 each, 2 oz. 8 x 12" Mint GREEN Wicking Tray w/ Grid 2 1/2" deep, Item #153 $7.29 ea., 8 oz. each; Tray only, Item #153A $5.29 each, 6 oz.; Grid only, Item #153C $2.79 each, 3 oz. 6 x 17" Moss Green Wicking Tray w/ Grid 1" deep, Item #163 $5.89 each. 7 oz.; The manufacturer advises us that they may change the color of this tray. Tray only, Item #163A $4.49 each. 6 oz.; Grid only, Item #163B $2.29 ea., 3 oz. The small pieces of grid that come with this size tray are used to hold the grid up out of the water in the tray. 13 x 16" Mint GREEN Wicking Tray 3 1/4" deep, Item #151 $15.79 each, 24 oz.; Tray only, Item #151A $12.99 ea., 18 oz.; Grid only, Item #151B $5.89 ea., 8 oz. 11 x 22" Mint GREEN Wicking Tray 2 1/2" deep, Item #155, $16.19 ea., 23 oz. each. Tray only, Item #155A $11.19 ea, 15 oz.; Grid only, Item #155B $8.79 ea., 7 oz. Clear plastic domes are available to fit most of the trays shown above. See pp. 11+ 12. WE DO CUSTOM CUT GRID to fit trays you already have. Tell us how many grids you need and the inside tray dimensions and we will send you a cost and shipping estimate. If you decide you want to have us cut grid to fit your trays, send us one of your trays (which we will return to you with your order). We need your tray to assure a good fit. Also, be sure to tell us whether you plan to use the tray and grid with or without capillary matting since the grids must be cut a little bit shorter when used with capillary matting draped over them. MORE WICKING AND SELF-WATERING IDEAS DELI STYLE WICKING RESERVOIRS: Round, tough, clear plastic containers with heavy gauge, translucent snap-on plastic lids. These hold 16 fl. oz. and are 4.5" in diameter, and 3" tall. The plant with wick sits on the lid with the wick extending through to the water in the reservoir below through the hole you cut. Easy to see the water level. Very handy for setting your plants with wicks around the house. An inexpensive way to wick water a lot of plants. The lid prevents rapid evaporation of water in the reservoir. Scissors will easily cut holes in the lids as necessary to match up with the drainage holes in your pots. DELI STYLE WICKING RESERVOIR Item #231 $.89 each, 1 oz.; Item #231A per 12, $9.49, 15 oz.; Item #231B $15.39 per 25, 29 oz.; 3 CLEAR PLASTIC SAUCERS - Just the thing to slip under a pot to catch excess water and protect furniture from spills. Two sizes: 4" and 5". The 4" size will accommodate up to a 4 1/2" pot; the 5" will accommodate up to a 6" pot. Item #209A 4" Clear Saucer $.25 ea, 1/2 oz.; Item #209 Per Dozen $2.99, 2 oz. Item #220A 5" Clear Saucer $.35 each, 1/2 oz.; Item #220 Per Dozen $3.99, 3 oz. LEAK-LESS RESERVOIR: A 2 1/2" diameter, round, clear plastic reservoir. These clever one piece 2 1/4" tall reservoirs will hold the 2" and the 2 1/4" mini pots sold on p. 1 and the Starter Pots on p. 2. (The 2" mini pot fits best.) The base has a 2.1 oz. capacity. Be sure the bottom of the pot does not touch the water. Only the wick should be in the water. A nifty way to water a mini violet or a young standard violet. Leak-Less Reservoir, Item #203 each. $2.89, 2 oz.; Item #203A per dozen, $29.29, 14 oz. Item # 203B, per 25 $55.59, 30 oz. MINI CUBE WICKING RESERVOIR for 2" + 2 1/4" pots - Keep your minis evenly moist and show them off at the same time using these cute little wicking reservoirs. They hold the pot so that the wick hangs down into the water. They are 2.25" square and 4.25" tall with a circular hole cut into the removable lid which holds the 2" or 2 1/4" pot. Holds 6 fl. oz. Exceptionally popular in the store. Pots sold on p.1 Colors: clear, watermelon-pink, and lavender. Mini Cube Wicking Reservoir : Item #218 $3.79 each, 2 oz.; Item #218A per Dozen $40.19, 24 oz. MID-SIZED CUBE WICKING RESERVOIR - This size will hold the 2 1/4" mini pot, and the 2 1/2" mini pot. (Does not hold the 2" mini pot) Great for minis, semis or young standards. Measures 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.5". Holds approximately. 8 fl. oz. Crystal clear only. Item #228 Mid Size Cube Reservoir $5.79 each, 4 oz.; Item #228A per dozen $61.99, 32 oz. MAXI CUBE WICKING RESERVOIR - Big enough for a wick watered plant in a 3 1/2" pot. The top cover has a 3 1/16" circular hole cut into it. The pot sits down in the hole and the wick hangs in the water. The maxi wicking reservoir is 4" x 4" x 5 1/16". It will hold about 14 fl. oz. of water. Crystal clear only. Maxi Wicking Reservoir Item #222 $8.99 each, 5 oz.; Item #222A per 12, $97.19, 3 lbs. 4 oz. 4 Hand Made Ceramic Pots* *We are dependent upon our suppliers for these pots. The photo at right shows the pots relative to each other. The animal pots are not shown in the group photo. Top row from left to right: #227, #212, #234; bottom row from left to right #213, #213C, and #214. FLUTED CERAMIC VIOLET POTS Make a violet into a centerpiece. These fluted pots are handmade and work in two different ways. #213 can be used to conceal and suspend a violet growing in a plastic pot over the water fertilizer solution below. A wick hangs through a hole in the insert pot. Both parts of #213 are fully glazed inside and out. You can also pot a violet directly into the insert pot, but a wick will still be needed to draw water up into the soil. #214 is made as a soak through pot. The inner pot is unglazed and water soaks through the bisque (unglazed clay) into the soil of the plant. You must plant directly into #214. Both sizes are for standard sized violets or larger. MEDIUM FLUTED VIOLET POT: accepts 3", and 4" pots. The section that holds the plant measures 3 3/4" wide by 2 1/4" deep (not including the ruffled edges). This is a wick pot. Item #213 Medium Fluted Violet Pot $21.29, 1 lb. 4 oz. LARGE FLUTED VIOLET POT - The section that holds the plant measures 4 3/4" by 3" deep (not including the ruffled edges.) This is a soak pot. Item #214 Large Fluted Violet Pot $27.89, shipping weight 2 lb. 8 oz. BE SURE TO TELL US WHAT COLOR YOU WANT! The color choices for both sizes of the above fluted pots are: white, light blue, light pink, and lavender. They sell well in the shop. An elegant way to wick water. The photos next to the descriptions are NOT to scale compared to each other. See the photo at the top of this page to compare the sizes of the different pots to each other. Medium Sized Fluted Violet Pot with Decals. The outer surface is glazed in white beautifully decorated with small floral decals around the lower half of the outer pot. Decals will vary slightly from pot to pot depending upon availability. This pot is made from the same mold as #213 Medium fluted Violet Pot (above). It works in just the same way as the Large Fluted Violet Pot. The insert is unglazed allowing water to soak through to the violet planted in it. Item #213C Medium Fluted Violet Pot Decals $23.49 ea., 20 oz. 5 Miniature ceramic planter with decals . This little fluted, soak thru style pot is great for miniature violets. The insert pot has an unglazed bottom half and reaches to within a fraction of an inch of the bottom of the outer pot. The outer pot is completely glazed inside and out and is beautifully decorated with small floral decals around its lower half. The water in the outer pot will slowly seep through the base of the unglazed inner pot into the soil. Upper pot is 3 1/2" across the mouth including the ruffles and is 1.5" deep. The mouth of the pot at soil level is 2 1/2" across. White only. Decals will vary slightly from pot to pot depending upon availability. (photo not to scale). There are small fill holes on either upper surface of the outer pot. Item #227 Mini Ceramic Pot with Decals $9.59 each, shipping weight 8 oz. Fluted Soak Thru Violet Pot - These lovely pots have wide fluted rims which do a wonderful job of supporting the violet's outer leaves. The insert pot sets down into the outer pot and is unglazed where it contacts the water. This allows the water to slowly seep through to the soil and the plant. The small size has a pot opening is 3" making it suitable for semiminiatures or small standard sized violets. The outer edge of the fluted rim measures 5.5". The outer pot is 5.25" in diameter. The two parts together measure 4" tall. The medium size has a pot opening of 4" and is 6.5" across the fluted rim. It measures 4 7/8" tall overall. Both sizes are available in white, pink, lavender, and light blue. Item #212 Small Fluted Soak Thru Violet Pot $19.29 each, 19 oz. (on right in photo) Medium Fluted Soak Thru Violet Po t - Works just like the Small pot #212 above, but is for larger violets. Available in white, pink , lavender, and light blue. (On left in photo) Item #234 Medium Fluted Soak Thru Violet Pot $21.29 each, 22 oz. Snail Pot, Turtle Pot and Frog Pot These additions to our ceramic line are all cleverly made to water and to show off your plants. The bodies are waterproof being fully glazed inside and out. The flower pots insert into the animals' backs and have unglazed lower sections which allow water to slowly soak through to dampen the soil. This gently waters your plant. The insert pot is the same size for all three. At soil level the insert pot measures 3" across and is 2.5" deep making these best suited small standard violets. We recommend letting the soil dry out between refills. Hand painted details give these two a very whimsical look. The frog is 7" long; the turtle and the snail are each 9" long. Item #223 Snail Pot, $26.39, 28 oz.; Item #229 Frog Pot, $26.39, 24 oz.; Item #230 Turtle Pot, $26.39, 29 oz. 6 OYAMA PLANTERS - These are plastic two piece self-watering pots made especially for African Violets. They are approved for AVSA Society shows. They are also great for other gesneriads, house plants, AND orchids! Made of heavy duty, high quality, leak proof, durable plastic. All sizes except the 3 1/2" have a textured finish. Very little watering skill required. Shows you when and how much to water. The pot does the watering. The inner pot sets down in the outer pot, which acts as a built in saucer. Put a layer of perlite at the bottom of the inner pot and pot the plant in a loose soil mix with at least 50% perlite - vermiculite. The perlite slowly pulls the water up to the plant while providing excellent aeration to prevent root rot problems. No Wick! The roots more easily absorb moisture, nutrients and oxygen this way than they can in soil alone. Produces healthy, flourishing plants. Planting instructions included. Five sizes: 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 4" and 5" and 5 1/2". Soil Line All sizes WHITE ONLY. The 2 1/2", 3 1/2", and 4" sizes are excellent for violets; The 2.5" size is usually used Air Circulation for miniatures or for starter plants of standards. The 5" and 5.5" sizes are great for large growing violets and other gesneriads and for Moth Water Well orchids, and Lady Slipper orLines chids. See p. 24 for the Oyama Slits to allow increased air flow to root system Planter Kit offer which includes everything you need to try one of these unique pots. Perlite Line Slits for Self-water absorbing action 2 1/2" OYAMA PLANTER Item #142, $3.29 ea. 1 oz.; Item #142A per dozen , $32.49, 15 oz. 3 1/2" OYAMA PLANTER Item #146, $4.19 ea. 2 oz.; Item #146A per dozen, $41.89, 24 oz. 4" OYAMA PLANTER Item #134, $5.19 ea., 3 oz.; Item #134A per dozen, $51.89, 36 oz.; 5" OYAMA PLANTER Item #135, $6.19 ea., 4 oz.; Item #135A per dozen, $62.19, 48 oz. 5 1/2" OYAMA PLANTER Item #101, $7.39 each., 6 oz.; Item #101A per dozen, $73.89, 73 oz.. The photo above shows the 5 1/2" size. Notice the different design of the insert. 7 Premium SPHAGNUM MOSS for Oyama Planters Yes, orchids in self-watering pots! You still put the layer of perlite on the bottom of the inner pot, but then you pot the orchid in sphagnum moss (this is not peat moss) following the established rules of potting orchids, such as trimming roots, potting off center to allow room for new growth, and not setting the rhizomes too deeply. This moss is “crunchy” in texture and reminds us of working with stringy wood shavings. Allows excellent aeration to the roots. Moisten the moss with hot water before potting with it. Recommended especially for moth orchids and lady slipper orchids. The bag holds approximately 1.5 gallons. Premium sphagnum moss Item #365 1.5 gallon bag $7.99, 9 oz. Orchid Bark The traditional medium for orchid potting. This is the medium size bark chunks. It is suitable for those types of orchids that need more rapid drainage than the Premium Sphagnum Moss allows. Great for cattleyas especially. Replace the bark every two years. Item #366 4 quart bag Orchid Bark $4.19, 28 oz. DANDY POT - A great wick watering pot and reservoir! Stylish design in decorator colors. The translucent plastic reservoir base and color matching 3 1/2" flower pot look terrific showing off a violet. The flower pot is opaque plastic, and has a wide, scalloped edge rim. Match the color of the DANDY POT with the blooms of your violet for a real eye catcher. Very popular in the shop. Pot is 3 5/8" at the mouth (5 .5" including scalloped edge) and is 3" deep. The reservoir is 6" in diameter, 2 1/4" deep, and holds 16 fl. oz.; lasts 2 - 4 weeks. It comes apart for cleaning (Lime Away works great). Has convenient fill hole. Nylon wick(s) included. Overall unit (pot sitting on reservoir) is 4 3/4" high. Pot is recessed .75" down into reservoir for stability. Makes even an ordinary violet look super. Can also be used with our 3" or 3 1/2" pots set down into the Dandy Pot. Great gift idea. Colors: back row 1st, left to right: Violet-Purple, Lavender, White, Mauve-Pink, Dark Green, and Terra Cotta. Item # 216 Dandy Pot $8.49 each., 7 oz.; Item #216A per dozen $91.39, 7 lbs. MINI DANDY POTS -(Shown at right with regular sized Dandy Pot) The pot is 2 1/8" at the mouth (3.25" including the scalloped edge), and is 1 7/8" deep, and holds 4 fl. oz.; overall height is 3" with pot sitting on the reservoir. Excellent for miniatures and semimini violets. Color choices: Violet-Purple, Lavender, White, Mauve-Pink, Dark Green, and Terra Cotta. Item #217 Mini Dandy Pot $5.49 each , 2 oz.; Item #217A $58.99 per dozen , 24 oz. SWIFT MOIST RITE PLANTER - The pot wall is hollow and holds the water/fertilizer solution. Tiny outlet holes near the inside bottom edge allow the plant to draw moisture as it is required. Large 8 water storage allows long intervals between refills sometimes several weeks depending upon plant size. Nothing to deteriorate or wear out. Planting instructions included. Made Soil of white plastic with white rubber stopper. Love these for show plants. Item #215 Swift Moist Rite Planter $5.39 ea, 8 oz.; Item #215A $57.29 per 12, 6 lbs; Item #215B 24 for $117.49 11 lbs.(*) #215B is a separate ship item. It cannot be shipped in the same box with other items on your order. Item #215C Extra Stoppers $1.29 per 6, 1/2 oz.; Item #215D Gravel for 1 planter $.29, 2 oz. WICKING CORD TWO SIZES: Both 100% nylon for best capillary action. Will not rot. Use with a soilless potting mix. THIN WICK 225 foot spool. Pot diameter minus 1 tells you how many pieces of this thin wick to use per pot. For example: a 3" pot needs two pieces of thin wick. Item #450 spool Thin Wick , $6.29 ea, 4 oz. Item #450C 5 yards Thin Wick, $1.59, 1 oz. Item #450D 10 yards Thin Wick , $7.19 postage included (Mailed in an envelope.) HEAVY WICK More convenient for larger pots. It is the equivalent of three pieces of the thin wick. Using the heavy wick saves the doubling and tripling necessary when using the thinner wick on larger pot sizes. Use one 6" piece in 4", 4 1/2", or 5" pots. Sold by the yard. Item #451 $.89 per yard Heavy wick , 1/2 oz. Item #451A 16 yard shank of Heavy wick $5.19 , 4 oz. POTTING MEDIUM and INGREDIENTS Violet Showcase Potting Medium is a mixture of sphagnum peat moss, #2 vermiculite, perlite, charcoal, dolomite lime, and trace elements. This is a soilless medium which we mix and use for all of our violets and other gesneriads. Moisten thoroughly with 1 cup very hot water per quart of medium before using. This is also advisable with the Propagating Medium. These mediums are light and porous - ideal for wick or capillary mat watering. Can be constantly fertilized. The PH is approximately 6.5. Item #350C 1 Qt. Bag Potting Medium; $2.19, 5 oz.; Item #350 3 Qt. Bag Potting Medium $4.29, 1 lb. 4 oz.; Item #350A 9 Quart Bag Potting Medium $10.89, 3 lb. 8 oz.; Item #350B 40 Qt. Potting Medium $39.29, 14 lb. 8 oz. (not in photo) Depending upon what other items you order the 40 Qt. Potting Medium may need to be a separate ship item. PROPAGATING MEDIUM A mixture of sphagnum peat moss, #3 vermiculite, perlite, charcoal dolomite lime, and trace elements. A leaner (less peat), finer textured mix for tender young roots. For cuttings + seeds. Item #351 3 Qt. Bag Propagating Medium $4.29, 1 lb. 5 oz. 9 VERMICULITE - when added to a soil mix vermiculite helps the mix hold more water. Item #352 3 Qt. Bag #2 (Medium) Vermiculite $3.19, 12 oz.; Item #353 3 Qt. Bag #3 (Fine) Vermiculite $3.19, 13 oz. PERLITE - helps aerate soil mixes. Two different sizes. The coin in the photo is a quarter. Item #354 Coarse Perlite (#6) 3 Qt. Perlite $1.59 13 oz.; Item #363 Extra Coarse Perlite (#4) 3 Qt. Perlite $2.29, 9 oz. CHARCOAL Natural wood charcoal absorbs odors, removes impurities and adds drainage. Two different sized bags. Different manufacturers therefore different prices. The particle size of the charcoal in the 2 qt. bag is slightly smaller. Item #359 4 Dry Quart bag Charcoal $8.59 ship. wt. 40 oz. Item #364 2 Dry Quart bag Charcoal, $9.59, ship. wt. 32 oz. DOLOMITE LIME - for adjusting potting soil PH. Item #356 1 lb. Bag $2.39 , 1 lb. 4 oz.; Item #356A 4 lb. bag $4.39., 4 lbs. SOLUBLE TRACE ELEMENT MIX For those mixing their own potting soil. Mix 1/4 teaspoon thoroughly in 1 gallon of moist soil. Adds trace elements such as boron, manganese, etc. back into soilless mixes. Item #357 16 oz. container, $4.89 ship. weight 18 oz. THE TWO SIZES of VERMICULITE, and PERLITE, and the DOLOMITE LIME are available in larger bags at a savings on the bulk list. Send a long S.A.S.E., or download it from our website. BLACK GOLD AFRICAN VIOLET MIX Excellent for many house plants. Great for violets that WILL NOT be wick watered or self watered. This soil is too heavy for wick watering or any of the other self watering methods. A mixture of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, forest humus, earthworm castings, perlite, and pumice. 4 qt. bag. Item #358 4 Qt. Black Gold African Violet Potting Mix $5.19, 56 oz. FOR ROOTING AND STARTING.... PROPAGATING TRAY - This light weight charcoal gray plastic tray is 10 x 20" and 2 3/4" high. The tray and dome together are 4 7/8" high. Inside fits 36 individual cell-like 2" x 2.25" rectangular charcoal gray plastic pots that are ideal for seedlings, cuttings, newly separated babies, or suckers. You can easily lift out the cells and use your own pots if you prefer. The secret of success is the sturdy clear plastic dome that fits on top of the tray holding in the humidity. Cuttings and young plants develop vigorously and quickly. Also excellent for starting seeds for outdoor gardens. Harden off the plants by sliding the dome partially off until all condensation has evaporated. Very popular in the shop. See page 11 for a new taller dome that also fits this tray. Item #158 10" x 20" tray, dome, + insert pots $7.29 ea., 12 oz.; Item #158A tray only $2.69 ea., 6 oz.; Item #158B Clear dome only $3.19 each, 4 oz.; Item #158C sheet of 36 insert pots $1.69 ea., 3 oz. 10 Tall Dome - This heavy gauge clear plastic dome fits onto a 10 x 20” tray Item #158A (with or without the inserts). It measures 21 1/4 by 11 by 7” tall. When placed on a 10 x 20” tray you can fit cuttings up to 9” tall inside. There is a vent opening on the top and one on each end. You can control how open or closed the vents are by rotating the covers positioned over the vent holes. Great for rooting or for use as a terrarium. This dome does not perfectly fit our 11 x 22” tray. (Item #155A) However, a 10 x 20” tray with dome atop does fit nicely down into an 11 x 22” tray if you have removed the grid. This allows you to use the tray and dome on a plant stand with multiple 11 x 22” trays. Depending upon what other items you order the Tall Dome may need to be a separate ship item. We sell the dome by itself or with a tray. Tall Dome only Item #162, $7.19 each, 9 oz.; Tall Dome with 10 x 20” tray Item #162A $9.19, 14 oz. MINI PROPAGATING BOX - This cute little crystal clear propagating box is great if you are just starting a few seeds, or 3 or 4 leaves, or suckers. Fill the base with soil or just set your pots down into it. 8" long, 4" tall, 5" deep. Mini Propagating Box Item #165 $1.19 each, 1 oz.; Item #165A per dozen $10.39 1 lb., 3 oz. PROPAGATING PIKS Just the thing to use to stake a wobbly baby plant or a sucker in place until it roots. These little stakes will hold the plantlet in position while it grows roots. Suitable for miniatures and standards. Made of plastic so they won’t rot off or rust in the soil. Each pik is 3 1/2" long. Item #314 Pack of Approx. 100 piks $2.79, 1 oz. PROPAGATING DOMES - These are clear, heavy weight plastic domes to fit the f o u r sizes of l i g h t green trays we sell on p.3. We have long offered the dome for the 11 x 22" tray and now offer domes to fit the smaller sized trays. The upper photo shows the 8 x 8" size resting atop the 8 x 12" size. The 13 x 16" size is next to those two smaller sizes. The 11 x 22" size is shown in the lower photo. All domes are clear, heavy gauge plastic. The two smaller trays with dome in place each provide a growing space 5" tall; the 13 x 16" tray with dome in place provides a space 6" tall. The 11 x 22" dome allows 11 4 3/4" of growing space. Growers usually do not use both the grid and the dome on a tray. The dome is used when the tray holds cuttings while they root. A grid is used to make the tray into a wicking reservoir. The trays and grids are sold separately on p. 3. See the Bulk List for savings if buying 6 domes of the same size at one time. Dome only for 8 x 8" tray, Item #161D, $3.29, ship. weight 3 oz.; Dome only for 8 x 12" tray, Item #153D, $4.19, ship weight 3 oz.; Dome only for 13 x 16" tray, Item #151D, $7.49, ship weight 4 oz. Dome only for 11 x 22" tray, Item #166, $6.69 each, ship. weight 8 oz. Rootone Rooting Hormone - This is rooting powder for faster, healthier rooting of cuttings. On violets it is especially effective for rooting suckers which are also called side shoots or divisions. This powder makes them root faster and more strongly for us. Just brush the powder onto the section which will contact the soil. Comes in an envelope which holds 3/8 of an ounce. When stock of this product is sold out we will switch to a similar product packaged in a small jar. Item # 402 Rootone Rooting Hormone $3.79 ea, 1 oz. FERTILIZERS Seaweed Extract - Liquefied Organic Kelp The label directions describe multiple uses for this natural product including on vegetables, fruit trees, strawberries, shrubs and lawns as a foliar feed and/or soil drench. Violet enthusiasts, however, will find Seaweed Extract most useful for starting leaf cuttings. Mix 1 Tablespoon of this brown liquid into 1 gallon of water and add 5 drops of Superthrive (see p. 13) to make a solution with which we have great results in starting leaf cuttings. Soak the cuttings in this solution overnight, then make a fresh cut in the leaf stem and pot the cutting in your rooting mix. Use the solution to moisten the soil mix as necessary. The solution can also be used as a weekly foliar spray. Continue this regime until the leaf cutting clumps are large enough to divide. This organic product has very little odor. It comes in a 1 pint plastic bottle. Item #404, Seaweed Extract, $7.59, shipping weight 20 oz. Jack's Classic Fertilizers - We stock African Violet Special 12-36-14 and Blossom Booster 10-30-20. Both also contain micronutrients. Use either type at a rate of 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water at each watering. Peter's fertilizer is now sold under the trade name: Jack's Classic. Each tub contains 8 oz. of fertilizer, which is enough to mix up approximately 200 gallons of solution. Jack's Classic 12-36-14 African Violet fertilizer This is what we have found to give us the best results in keeping violets blooming. Item #400 Jack's Classic 12-36-14 African Violet Fertilizer 8 oz. package $7.29; shipping weight 10 oz. Jack's Classic 10-30-20 Blossom Booster fertilizer This is great for violet varieties with variegated foliage as they don't need as much nitrogen. The low nitrogen helps keep the variegation showing more strongly. Also, use this as a boost to your regular feeding program. The extra high dose of phosphorus helps trigger more bloom assuming the light is of the proper intensity. Jack's Classic Blossom Booster Plant Food, 8 oz. package, Item #415, $7.29 ea., shipping weight 10 oz. Miracle - Gro Liquid African Violet Plant Food - This is a great liquid fertilizer that is easy to use. Wonderful for mixing up a small amount at a time. Mix 7 drops (one-eighth teaspoon) per quart of water. Use at each watering. Handy at work! Easy to use self-dispensing dropper spout top. Suitable for all violets and related 12 gesneriads (cousins). Keeps indefinitely. 8 fl. oz. plastic bottle. Shake well before each use. The analysis is 7 - 7 - 7. Item # 403 Miracle - Gro Liquid A V Plant Food, $3.89, 12 oz. ship wt. DYNA-GRO FERTILIZERS Plants grown with Dyna-Gro Liquid Fertilizer can grow and mature more rapidly. Plants are like miniature chemical mining and manufacturing companies. They mine the minerals with their roots and build the organic compounds of life with their leaves. Building these organic compounds requires trace mineral catalysts which Dyna-Gro provides. Dyna-Gro Liquid Nutrient is a state of the art fertilizer which contains Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium plus up to 11 trace minerals. No other liquid fertilizer has as complete a formulation. It can be watered into the potting mix or used as a foliar feed. Dyna-Gro was originally developed for use in hydroponics, and can be used for soil based, soilless, wicking, or hydroponic growing. Since Dyna-Gro is a liquid fertilizer it mixes freely with water, requiring little or no stirring. Safe to use at every watering. Mix at a rate of 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water. We do not recommend using Dyna-Gro fertilizers in the Soak Thru type ceramic pots or in Swift's "Moist Rite" Planters. DYNA-GRO GROW 7 - 9 - 5 A general purpose formula with 11 trace minerals used on house plants such as violets and their relatives, and on orchids, and vegetables. Great as a foliar feed while violet leaf cuttings are rooting. Use it as a watering solution on violets until you move them into a 3" pot, then alternate with the 3 - 12 - 6 Bloom. Item #418 Dyna-Gro Grow 7 - 9 - 5 8 fl. oz. bottle $7.99 each, 12 oz. DYNA-GRO BLOOM 3 - 12 - 6 a high phosphorus formula with 11 trace minerals, used alternately with 7 - 9 - 5 Grow formula on violets of blooming age. We've been very pleased with the results. Also very good for orchids in their season to bloom. Item # 419 Dyna-Gro Bloom 3 - 12 - 6, 8 fl. oz. bottle $7.99 ea, 12 oz. Open Sesame - A powdered fertilizer for use in soilless mixes, organic soils, and hydroponic growing systems. This fertilizer promotes vigorous flowering and multiple bud development. The 5- 45- 19 analysis is a PH balanced blend of extra strength nutrients specifically designed to enhance flower size and multiple bud development. No urea nitrogen. For African violets and related cousins use 1/4 teaspoon of Open Sesame per gallon of water plus your favorite plant food at half strength. We have never had such heavy blooming, large flowered show plants as we have with the use of Open Sesame. 1 lb. jar net weight Item #406 Open Sesame Plant Food 5-45-19, $37.19, shipping weight 20 oz. SUPERTHRIVE - an excellent hormone-vitamin additive. Great for speeding along cuttings, establishing sturdy newly divided plantlets, and maintaining mature plants . We use it at every watering at the recommended rate of 1 drop per gallon of water. 2 fl. oz. plastic bottle. Makes 1,000 gal. at 1 drop per gallon. Item #410 $7.49 each, shipping weight. 3 oz.; RETURNS: Please contact to us BEFORE returning merchandise. Contact UPS or the Post Office (whichever delivered your package) to file claims concerning breakage. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURNS MADE WITHOUT OUR CONSENT. 13 Our FAX machine is available 24 hours a day to receive your credit card orders. The FAX phone # is (303) 762 - 1808. CAPILLARY MATTING We offer Texel brand of CAPILLARY MATTING. IT COMES FROM ROLLS THAT ARE 4 FEET WIDE, AND IS SOLD BY THE RUNNING FOOT. All of our light gardens are equipped with matting. Pour water/ fertilizer onto the mat until it is glistening wet. The plants absorb water through the pot drainage holes. When the mat is dry to the touch leave it dry for three days so that the soil can dry out a bit, then re-wet it. Matting is easily cut to size with scissors and is hand or machine washable (machine wash on gentle cycle only). DO NOT MACHINE DRY! The Texel mat holds up very well after repeated washing. We find we need to wash it every 3 - 4 months. The mat is gray in color and made of all synthetic fibers . One side is slightly more "fluffy" than the other. This "fluffier" side should face upward. We have been using matting since the mid Seventies. Instructions are included. TEXEL CAPILLARY MAT: from a 4 foot wide roll Item #453 per running foot $6.49, 4 oz.; Item #453A per 12 feet $45.29, 5 lbs. Item #453B per 25 feet $86.99, 10 lbs. PRE-CUT MATTING - cut to fit the various trays (described on p.3) so that it drapes over the ends of the grid and into the water in the tray. May be easily trimmed to line the tray using no grid if you wish. Slowly pour the water onto the mat and let it run through into the tray. Item #459 Matting for 8 x 8" or for 8 x 12" tray w/ grid $2.29, 1 oz. Item #459A Matting for 13 x 16" tray w/ grid $4.39, 2 oz. We do not recommend using matting on the 4 x 18" tray. Item #459B Matting for 11 x 22" tray w/ grid $4.69, 2 oz. Item #459C Matting for FLORA CART tray $16.79, 5 oz. REMEDIES SYSTEMIC GRANULES - a sand like insecticide which is mixed in with the soil and absorbed up by the roots making all parts of the plant poisonous. Mix 2 teaspoons per quart of soil, moisten well, and let sit covered for 3 or 4 days, then use for potting. An excellent preventative. Best to wear gloves when working with treated soil. Effective for up to 6 weeks in the soil. The active ingredient is Imidacloprid. 8 oz. jar Item #500 Systemic Granules, $7.19 ea. 11 oz. SAFER INSECTICIDAL SOAP CONCENTRATE - a marvelous insecticide effective in controlling aphids, foliar mealy bug, mites, whitefly, blossom thrips, soil mealy bug, and springtails. Mix the concentrate with water and use as a spray or drench. No terrible smell or fumes. Much safer to use indoors. Excellent directions on label. This is not a one shot product. You must repeat applications as the label suggests. We recommend using 2 1/4 teaspoons per pint of warm water. Item #503 Safer Soap Concentrate 16 fl. oz. bottle $14.49, 17 oz. READY TO USE INSECTICIDAL SOAP for African Violets - For those who do not need as much spray as the concentrate can make. Comes in a handy 1/2 pint spray bottle ready to use. Great for those who want a spray they can just grab and use. No mixing or measuring. Item #504 Safer Soap Ready to Use 8 fl. oz. bottle , $5.99, shipping weight, 11 oz. 14 Red Lava Sand - recent articles in the African Violet Magazine refer to this soil additive as a means to enhance the performance of African violets. The most common report from growers using this product is an improvement in the strength of color in "yellow" blossomed varieties. Red lava sand is made from ground up lava rock and is rusty red in color. Growers mix a small amount of this sand into their potting mix. The cause of improvement may be the iron content, the trace elements, or other properties of the sand. This is open for debate, but many experienced growers are reporting positive results which they attribute to Red Lava Sand. Mix 2 heaping teaspoons in 1 cup of your soil (or a heaping 3/4 cup per gallon of soil). See what results you get! Item #355 Red Lava Sand 1 lb. $3.69, shipping weight: 17 oz. Item #355A Red Lava Sand 4 lb. $7.29, shipping weight: 64 oz. DIATOMACEOUS EARTH - This natural pesticide looks and feels like talcum powder. It is safe to use around humans and pets, but it really takes care of pests in the soil. Seen under a microscope Diatomaceous Earth (D. E.) has sharp edges. As insects crawl through the soil they rub against the D. E. scraping off some of their waxy coating. This will kill them. Especially effective against fungus gnat and spring tail larvae, and against soil mealy bugs. Thoroughly mix 8 oz. of D. E. into 4 gallons of your potting soil, (or 2 oz. in 1 gallon) then pot your plants. Use more if you wish. Has worked very well for us. Your soil must dry out regularly for D.E. to work. A great, safe organic pesticide. Pronounced die-a-tom-A-shus Diatomaceous Earth Item #511 1 lb. $3.19, ship. weight 1 lb.; Item #511A 3 lb. $6.99, ship. weight 3 lbs. The shop together with mail orders is what we do for a living. We look forward to serving you. The Violet Showcase has been growing, showing, and selling violets and offering related supplies for sale since 1969. We use these same products. Neem Oil - This is the latest in natural, organic insecticides. Made from extracts of neem oil which comes from a tropical evergreen tree. This product disrupts an insect’s ability to feed and molt thus eventually killing it. It is also naturally repellent to insects. They will avoid a plant that has been sprayed. Reportedly very effective against that scourge of the violet world - BLOSSOM THRIPS. Mix with warm water and spray on. Does not harm the plants or blossoms any more than plain water would. Effective against a broad assortment of insect pests. For violets mix 1/2 teaspoon Neem per 16 oz. of warm water. Use the mixture within 8 hours. Do not store for later use. Most effective when applied 2 or 3 times at 7 to 10 day intervals. This is not an instant kill product. Neem Insecticide 1/2 pint item #508 $10.89, shipping. weight 10 oz. 15 PHYSAN 20 This product is an algaecide for use in wicking trays and reservoirs or on capillary matting. If you get a white or a green scum in your trays and reservoirs or on your capillary matting you'll like PHYSAN 20. Add 1/2 teaspoon to filled gallon container to avoid excessive bubbles. Use at each watering. Harmless to plants. We've been using it for years. Preventative, not curative. For a mild case of powdery mildew mix 5 drops Physan 20 in a cup of warm water and use as a spray. Available in 8 oz, 16 oz. and gallon bottles. Item #507 Physan 20 8 fl. oz., $6.99, ship wt. 10 oz. Item #517 Physan 20 16 fl. oz. $9.59, ship. wt. 1 lb. 4 oz. Item #514 Physan 20 Gallon bottle* $49.49, ship. wt 10 lbs. (*) (*)The gallon bottle is a separate ship item. STIKY STRIP DISPOSABLE INSECT TRAPS - Many harmful insects are attracted to yellow. This fact is put to work with these clever 3" x 5" bright yellow, very sticky cards which contain no poisons or harmful chemicals. Attracted insects just get stuck on them. They trap aphids, whiteflies, fungus gnats, thrips, fruit flies, and others. While they are not intended to eliminate an established infestation they are very useful in showing signs that a pest is moving in on your plants so that you can spray early. STIKY STRIPS are coated with a specially formulated trapping compound that will withstand repeated wetting and drying and exposure to sunlight. Useful indoors among your violets (place one on each shelf of light stands) or outdoors in the garden. Shown in photo with 9 1/2" stakeholder sold below. Item #509 Stiky Strip $.79 each strip, ship weight 1/2 oz. Item #509A Pack of 25 strips $12.49, 6 oz. STAKE-HOLDERS for STIKY STRIPS - 9 1/2" long with simple top prong for holding the Stiky Strip. Looks like what holds the gift card in a florist’s bouquet. Item #510 $.25 each, 1/2 oz.; Item #510A per dozen $1.89, 1 oz.; Item #510B per 100 $11.59, 9 oz. Triple Action Plus (Ready to Use) - a pre-mixed product that is effective as a broad spectrum insecticide, a miticide, and a fungicide. Use for control of insects, fungal diseases, and mites on vegetables, fruits, herbs, roses, flowers, shrubs, and houseplants. Contains pyrethrins and neem oil. Kills egg, larvae + adult states of insects including,( but not limited to) whiteflies, aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, fungus gnats, thrips, ants, and many other insects. Also controls powdery mildew, black spot, downy mildew, rust, botrytis, and more. Thoroughly spray upper and lower leaf surfaces until completely wet, but not dripping. Repeat every 7 - 14 days depending upon degree of severity. 24 fl. oz. spray bottle (color of bottle varies.) Item #516 Triple Action Plus RTU $8.19, ship weight. 30 oz. 16 Visit our website: www.violetshowcase.com For those of you reading this in the print version you can also view this supply catalog on-line . It can be downloaded. Since the supply catalog is printed only once each year we post supply catalog updates on the website. On the home page click on "Growing Supplies catalog updates, new items, close out specials". Phyton 27 Bactericide + Fungicide - This is a treatment for fungus and bacteria problems such as powdery mildew or blossom blight. It is a thick dark liquid which you dilute with water and use as a spray. 9 drops per pint or 5 drops per cup is recommended. Use the mixture within 48 hours. An excellent product for those selling or showing their plants who do not want any residue visible on the plant. Item #520 2 fl. oz bottle Phyton 27, $26.69, shipping weight 4 oz. PLANT LABELS We offer two sizes of plastic labels. You can mark on them with a soft pencil or with a permanent marker. Both sizes WHITE only. 3" labels per 25, Item #550 $1.69, 1 oz. per 200, Item #550A, per 1,000, Item # 550B $10.19, 4 oz. $41.19, 16 oz. 4" labels per 25, Item #551 $2.69, 1 oz. per 200, Item #551A, $16.19, 5 oz. per 1,000, Item # 551B, $64.89, 25 oz. WE DO NOT USUALLY HOLD UP YOUR ORDER IF THERE IS ONLY A SMALL BALANCE DUE CAUSED BY A PRICE INCREASE OR AN ARITHMETIC ERROR. PLEASE PAY SUCH AMOUNTS IMMEDIATELY (NOT WITH YOUR NEXT ORDER) SO THAT WE MAY CONTINUE THIS POLICY. TOOLS MARKING PEN - This is the marker we use on our plant variety name stakes. Super fine point with permanent, non- fading, fast drying black ink. Twist off cap w/ pocket clip. 5.5" long. Item #300 Marking Pen $1.89 each, 1/2 oz. Clear Plastic Plant Sleeves - Great for preparing your young violets or other plants for a sale event. The sleeves allow your customers to handle and inspect your plants without damaging them. They also protect your plants during transport. The sleeves measure 8" tall, and are open at the top and the bottom. The bottom opening is approximately 2" wide; the top opening is approximately 5 .5" wide. You can use them to sleeve plants growing in pots as small as 1" in diameter, and as large as 2 1/2" in diameter. (Plants growing in pots larger than 2 1/2" in diameter need the larger plant sleeve offered below.) The small plant sleeves can be made to fit any pot 17 round or square that is larger than 1" diameter by trimming of the excess at the bottom of the sleeve. They cut easily with scissors. For example, to use a sleeve on a plant growing in a 2" diameter pot cut off 2" from the bottom of the sleeve. The small sleeves are not intended for pots larger than 2 1/2" in diameter. The photo above shows plants in sleeves than have been trimmed to fit a 2" pot and a 2 1/4" pot. Small Plant Sleeves Item #260 per packet of 50, $6.79, 3 oz.; Item #260A per 250 sleeves, $30.39, 12 oz. Plant Sleeve w/ handle - These are heavier gauge plastic than the sleeves above. Made of clear, glossy plastic they have a solid cuplike base. They will accommodate up to a 4" pot either standard or azalea type. One edge of the top has a molded handle. They show off the plants you are selling and protect the plants when they are subjected to transport and to being handled by customers. 8 1/2 " tall at the highest point. Plant Sleeve w/ handle Item #250, each $.49, 1/2 oz. Item #250A, per dozen, $3.69, 3 oz. Item #250B, per 100, $25.49, 20 oz. Item #250C, per 1000, $203.39, 208 oz. GROOMING TWEEZERS - The neatest thing we’ve found for getting in at the center of a violet where fingers just can’t reach. Removes tiny suckers before they can get too large. Sharp enough to snip off spent blooms cleanly. 6" long. Made of stainless steel. Great on standards and minis. Item #306 Grooming Tweezers $9.69, 1 oz. VIOLET GROOMING BRUSH - Soft, exploded tip polyester, very effectively removes dust and dirt from foliage without damage to the leaves. We use one on our show plants or just cleaning a plant after having repotted it. Be sure to keep a hand under the leaf you are cleaning when working on the outer rows of leaves. Item #304 Brush $3.99 ea. , 1 oz. LEAF CUTTING KNIFE - a super little penknife with a screw-on, clear plastic protective cap which doubles as a pocket clip. Extremely sharp blade is great for preparing leaf cuttings for rooting, or scraping the “neck” of an old plant in need of rejuvenating. In both cases you don’t want to crush the plant tissue, but cut it cleanly. 5. 25" long. On bottom in photo below. Item #309 Leaf Cutting Knife , $8.19 each, 1 oz. (Blade is replaceable.) RETRACTABLE BLADE KNIFE With the increasing popularity of chimera (pinwheel type blossom) violets, this knife is a life saver. The sharp blade is only 1/4" long and 1/8" wide AND it can be retracted into the pen-like body of the knife with a ball-point pen-like button at the top for safe storage. It is perfect for getting down into the center of a violet to cut out those suckers you’ve been waiting and waiting to remove from your chimera violet so that they can be started rooting. The sharp, little blade can do the cutting accurately so that you get the sucker without destroying all of the nearby leaves. 5 1/2" long. You’ll love it. The blade is replaceable. Item #310 Retractable Blade Knife $14.69 each, 1 oz. (On top in photo above) Replacement Blades for Leaf Cutting Knife Item #309A $5.49 per 5 pack , 1/2 oz. Replacement Blades for Retractable Blade Knife Item #310A $9.59 per 5 pack, 1/2 oz. 18 Minimum-Maximum Thermometer/Hygrometer - Features temperature and humidity readouts on a digital display. Temperature range is -14 degrees F to +122 degrees F. The remote sensor can be positioned up to 3 feet away from the unit. Handy for finding out if its too hot on an upper shelf of your plant stand, or too cold on a lower shelf , or for finding out the conditions inside an enclosed rooting set up. The corded probe reads only temperatures. This compact 3” x 5.5” unit runs on one AA battery (included). Has an easel type collapsible stand and a keyhole for hanging. Item #312 Thermometer/Hygrometer $15.19 each, 5 oz. PH SOIL TESTER - Violets and their cousins generally perform best in soil with a PH level between 6.5 and 7. As the organic material in soil slowly decomposes with the passage of time the PH level becomes more acidic. The lower the PH reading the more acid the soil, the higher the reading the more alkaline the soil. This PH tester will give accurate reading in approx. 5 minutes. Detailed instructions on back of package. Minimal preparation to take PH reading. Excellent for those mixing their own soil. Item #302 PH Soil Tester, $9.79, 3 oz. MOISTURE METER - This is an accurate, inexpensive way to find out what is really going on down where the roots are. This handy meter will tell you whether or not a plant needs watering. Uses no batteries. Just insert the tip down to the root zone and read the dial from 1 to 4. 1 is very dry ; 4 is very wet. Use indoors or out. 11" long overall. Moisture Meter Item #301, $7.79, 3 oz. Pocket Microscope - great for investigating little things close up. Is that just a little piece of perlite in the soil or is it soil mealybug? Is that an insect egg sac on a leaf or is it just a speck of debris? The Pocket Microscope with its built in bright LED light will show you. It magnifies 20 to 40 times actual size and can be used as a classic microscope on its stand with the included specimen slide or hand held over the object being viewed. Batteries are included (use three LR44 batteries). This durable, handy tool is 4.5” tall. Instructions for use included. Item #308 Pocket Microscope , $11.49, 4 o z. Light Intensity Meter - A precision instrument that measures the light intensity especially for plant growth purposes. Features include: instant reading, lifetime silicon photocell, 0 - 5000 footcandle range. Measures sunlight, fluorescent, metal halide, and other high intensity discharge lights, no batteries, easy to follow instructions, informative booklet. Has two settings: one for lower light levels, and one for higher light levels. Great for determining whether or not a prospective growing area is bright enough. Violets do best at a range of light intensity between 10,00 and 30,00 foot candles. Item #303, Light Intensity Meter, $24.29, 5 oz. BOOKS The African Violet Magazine - You can now buy the most current issue of this very popular publication. Lots of interesting 19 articles about violet culture, and different hobbyists’ experiences with various growing methods and various varieties. Plus gorgeous color photographs of our favorite house plant - both the very newest varieties and older classics. Also many popular columnists answering grower’s questions. THE magazine for the violet enthusiast. When your order arrives we will send you the most recent issue we have received from the society. Item #604 , African Violet Magazine , $4.39 , 7 oz. VIOLETS THE SHOWCASE WAY -Book 1 This 35 page booklet answers the questions we are most frequently asked at the shop: How to make leaf cutting work, How to wick water, Rejuvenating long-necked violets, and Growing miniatures successfully. Paperback. Item #600 Booklet 1 $5.29, 2 oz. VIOLETS THE SHOWCASE WAYPART 2 Covers in detail treating the pests and problems that can be troublesome to violets and the people who grow them and growing on capillary matting. Item #601 Booklet 2, $6.59, 2 oz. GROWING TO SHOW by Pauline Bartholomew, a prize winning grower of many years. Covers every aspect of growing spectacular violets from what music to play for them to how to cure them of pests and problems. Great section on how to grow prize winning African Violets. Extensive discussion of Texas Style growing. 119 pages lavishly illustrated with black and white drawings by the author. 8.5" x 11" format. Excellent! Paperback. Revised edition 2008 Item #602 Growing To Show $24.79, 11 oz. GIFT CERTIFICATES are available in any amount you wish for either plants or supplies. Tell us the amount, and recipient's name + address. Send payment with request. YOU CAN Grow African Violets by Kent and Joyce Stork. The Storks have been writing the "For Beginners" column in the African Violet Magazine for over 10 years and have presented the basic elements of growing violets in a manner which is both straight forward and entertaining. These columns have been adapted and edited into a new step-bystep guide to successfully growing African violets. Whether your goal is simply to keep your violets alive or to exhibit them in competitive shows you'll find this an informative read. 6 x 9" paperback format, 234 pages. Authorized by the African Violet Society of America, Inc. Item #605 YOU CAN Grow African Violets $22.19, 12 oz. 20 AFRICAN VIOLET SEED Each sealed packet contains approximately 100 seeds and includes planting instructions. You can expect to get 25 - 30 plants from each packet. The fun of seed growing is the unpredictability factor. You may get something very ordinary or something truly extraordinary. Each seeding from the three seed types listed below will be different from the others. They will display various bloom colors, leaf sizes, shapes, etc. Each plant will have its own personality, and you can name your favorites and perpetuate them by leaf cuttings. If seeds are the only item you wish to order the cost for the first packet is $10.00 including 1st Class postage. Each additional packet is $7.00 including postage. These rates do not include postal insurance. If you wish your seed order insured please add $1.80 per shipment. If you are ordering seeds and other items please use the prices and shipping weights shown below. STANDARD (regular sized plants with green foliage) Item #700 $6.49, per packet, 1/2 oz. TRAILING (will display varying degrees of trailing growth habit.) Item #702 $6.49, per packet, 1/2 oz. MINIATURE (will display varying degrees of the miniature trait.) Item #703 $6.49 per packet, 1/2 oz. LEAF SUPPORT RINGS - Give your plants a spruced up look. Keep the leaves from touching and being damaged by rough pot edges. Excellent for training show plants to perfect symmetry. Made of green plastic. They come with a rubber band which is what holds the ring onto the pot. Instructions included. Three sizes. A must for show plants. The ring with rubber band slides up from the bottom of the pot. 6" leaf support rings each Item #650, $1.95, 1 oz. per dozen Item #650A, $22.39, 11 oz. per 25 Item #650B, $41.19, 24 oz. extra bands per dozen Item #653, $1.59, 2 oz. 9" leaf support rings each Item #651, $2.39, 2 oz. per dozen Item #651A, $27.19, 23 oz. per 25 Item #651B, $49.89, 44 oz. extra bands per dozen Item #653A, $1.89, 2 oz 13" leaf support rings each Item #652, $2.69, 3 oz. per dozen Item #652A, $30.19, 32 oz. per 25 Item #652B, $55.49, 64 oz. extra bands per dozen Item #653B, $2.49, 2 oz African Violet Note Paper - Full color, close ups of violet blossoms laser printed on high quality paper. Matching envelope included. Each different bloom is identified with its variety name. Folded size is 5.5 x 4.25”. For your use and great as a gift. AV Note Paper Item #253 each $1.00, 1/2 oz.; Item 253A per 6, $5.00, 4 oz. 21 THOSE interested in ordering supplies in bulk (i.e. pots by the 100, or by the 500, trays by the dozen, etc) should send a LONG SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE for a copy of our BULK LIST. You can also download the Bulk List from our web site: www.violetshowcase.com Table Model Grow Lite Stands You can grow violets on a table top. Either of the two available sizes of these grow lights will set comfortably and beautifully on any flat surface. The smaller unit is 26 1/2" long and will accommodate 6 - 8 violets. The larger unit is 50 1/2" long and will take 14 - 18 violets . Each stand comes with 2 fluorescent plant tubes (grow lights) to provide optimum light for sturdy growth and bloom. The fixtures hold the lamps 6" apart (center to center) and measure either 24" (or 48") long by 10" by 2 1/8" and have a high gloss white finish. You can easily raise or lower the fixture above the growing surface with the easy to use slide and tighten feature which holds the fixture to the legs. The legs are 26" tall and are made of 1" square shiny aluminum. The fixture may be positioned up to 24" above the table top. Most violet growers find 12 - 15" is ideal. Each stand comes with a 5 foot, three wire, 3 prong plug cord with a built in on/off switch, (or if desired) you may operate either stand with an appliance timer (not included) Easy assembly! Just install the lamps in the fixture and slide it onto the legs. Does a wonderful job on violets and other house plants, or for seed starting. The manufacturer often adjusts prices every summer. Please check our website: www. violetshowcase.com after August 1st for any price changes. Item #753 Two Foot Table Model: $98.59, 10 lbs. Item #755 Four Foot Table Model: $129.89, *separate ship item , 37 lbs. (over sized box) The Intelligent Plant Light - Now you can successfully grow a wide variety of plants indoors, and take the guess work out of when to water. Grow African violets, herbs, and many other plants in your kitchen or in your office. Turns on and off automatically simulating nature’s clock. A 9 watt full spectrum fluorescent lamp duplicates the sun’s rays for optimum growth. Adjustable stem accommodates plants of different heights at different stages of growth from 4” to 12 “. Adjustable stem also increases or decreases the light intensity to accommodate plants with low, medium, or high light requirements. Sensor indicates when the plant needs water. Ribbed, oval tray base catches water for extra humidity, and keeps the pot from sitting in water. Free Growing Guide included which has specific instructions for growing African violets, orchids, cactus, herbs, foliage plants and seedlings. Replacement lamps available. Unit is 9 3/4” long, 6 1/4” wide, 10 1/2” to 15 3/4” tall, is made of high impact black plastic, and has a 6 foot cord with built in timer. Pot and violet not included. Item #750 Intelligent Plant Light $58.99, 46 oz. Item #750A Replacement bulb $9.89 each, 2 oz. 22 We also offer several different free standing floor model lighted plant stands. All are available for shipping. Let us know by mail, fax, or phone if you would like to receive the plant stand supplement to this catalog. The supplement can also be downloaded from our website. Fluorescent Lamps We stock 20 watt (24 “) and 40 watt (48") lamps by Sylvania in Gro-Lux Standard, and GroLux Wide Spectrum; (all are bi-pin end type) These are all T12 lamps (1 1/2” diameter). For mail orders of the 48" size there is a 6 lamp minimum. The shipping container for these sizes holds 6 lamps and it must be shipped full to insure safe shipping and minimize breakage. However, you may mix any type of lamp of the same length to make a total of 6. This is for the 48" lamps only. There is a discount price for lamps ordered six at a time on both sizes. You may mix and match different types to get the discounted price, but all 6 must be the same length for mail orders. 20 watt lamps (24"): no minimum [Shipping weight 5 oz. each] Item #771 Gro-Lux Wide Spectrum $10.69 each; (if ordering 6: Item #771A $9.89 each) Item #770 Standard Gro-Lux $14.29 each; (if ordering 6: Item #770A $13.99 each) 40 watt lamps (48") Minimum: 6 of this size Item #777 Gro-Lux Wide Spectrum $11.99 each: (if ordering 6: Item #777A $11.29 each) Item #776 Gro-Lux Standard $19.19 each; (if ordering 6: Item #776A $17.89 each) Shipping weights for 48" lamps: six of the 40 watt lamps - 7 1/2 lbs.(*) (*)A full case of the 48" lamps is a separate ship item. Ordering & Shipping Information: A new order blank will be sent with your order. Your U.P.S. shipping zone is _____ (or look on the mailing label for your U.P.S. zone). If U.P.S. does not serve you, we can mail your order to you. Orders shipped by U. S. Mail are charged the amount for the actual weight of the boxed order. Mailing an order is sometimes more expensive than sending it by U.P.S. because insurance is extra with the Post Office. All U.P.S. shipments are automatically insured to $100.00. Pay the additional $1.80 shown on the order blank only if we will be sending your order via US Mail. HANDLING CHARGES: $2.50 on all orders except special offers which include the handling. Handling charges help pay for the cost of packing and packaging supplies, and for getting your order to the shipper. TERMS: Send total amount with order. You may pay by check, money order, Master Card, Visa or Discover Card. No cash, please. No COD’s. Colorado residents add 2.9% sales tax (within the RTD taxing area 4.35%). The sales tax on in-store purchases is 7.85%. We have no charge account customers. SHIPMENT: United Parcel Service (U.P.S.) or US. Postal Service if U.P.S. does not serve you. We must have street address for U.P.S. delivery as they cannot deliver to P. O. boxes. Give phone number on rural route addresses. Allow several weeks for delivery from the time you mail us the order, but we are usually faster. Orders are filled in order of arrival, and shipped when your check clears subject to availability of stock. NON-WARRANTY: The Violet Showcase makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, concerning the use of any product in this catalog. You, the buyer, assume all risk of the use or handling whether in accordance with directions or not. NOTE: We are dependent upon our suppliers. Therefore, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE USA: Please send your order with payment in U. S. funds. We will enclose a chart with your catalog showing the costs of shipping to you, so that you can compute the shipping cost. We do not accept checks written on foreign banks. Visit our website: www.violetshowcase.com PREVIEW PACK - Includes samples of the 2 sizes of vermiculite, the 2 sizes of perlite, Violet Showcase Potting Medium, both of the label sizes, each of the pot sizes from the starter pot through the 5" including the two bulb pans, both sizes of wicking cord, and the Texel capillary matting. Item #803 $10 including shipping and handling . 23 SPECIAL OFFERS: Basic Supplies Kit: All of the basic supplies necessary to try wick watering PLUS step-by-step instructions. Includes an 8 oz. tub of Jack's Classic 12-36-14 African Violet Plant Food, a 3 quart bag of Violet Showcase Potting Medium, 6 clear 16 oz. wicking reservoirs with lids (no holes in the lids), six 3" pots, six 4" pots, 6 yards of thin wicking cord, and our bestselling VIOLETS THE SHOWCASE WAY BOOK 1. BASIC SUPPLIES KIT, Item #800, $23.49 which includes shipping and handling. SHOWCASE Plant Assortment: Six different standard sized starter plants will be chosen for you from our available starter plants at the time your order arrives. We will choose an assortment of leaf and blossom types and bloom color in each shipment. All plants will be husky, well-rooted, named varieties in 2 1/4" pots. Our choice of varieties - only $34.00 which includes packing and shipping. The 6 plant SHOWCASE ASSORTMENT is item #801. (12 plant Assortment $64.00, Item #806) Grooming Kit: This kit includes the four violet grooming tools you see in the photo. A: Grooming Brush, which cleans the foliage without damaging it; B: Grooming Tweezers, which are perfect for getting in where fingers can’t reach to remove suckers; and also for snipping off spent blooms; C: Leaf Cutting Knife, which is terrific for preparing leaf cuttings, and for scraping the “neck” of an old plant; D: Retractable Blade Knife, which is just the thing for cutting out large suckers that you want to save and root. The Grooming Kit item #802 (four items) $38.29 which includes shipping and handling. The items in the Grooming Kit are described in detail and also sold separately on p. 18. Oyama Planter Kit : For those who want to try growing in these unusual pots we offer a 3.5" Oyama planter with sufficient perlite, soil, and fertilizer, plus planting instructions. A $12 value, for only $10.00 ( includes shipping and handling). The Oyama Planter Kit is Item #805. Item #805A $4.59, 8 oz. if sent with other supplies. Your patronage is appreciated. 24 Your zip code 004 – 005 006 – 007 008 – 009 010 – 043 044 045 046 –048 049 – 089 090 – 099 UPS Zone 7 NA NA 7 8 7 8 7 NA Your zip code 340 341 – 349 350 – 369 370 – 372 373 – 374 375 376 – 379 380 – 384 385 386 –392 393 – 395 396 – 397 398-399 UPS Zone NA 7 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 100 – 139 140 –147 148 – 149 150 –167 168 – 199 7 6 7 6 7 200 – 214 215 216 – 225 226 227 228 - 229 230 – 239 240 – 253 254 255 – 274 275 – 279 280 – 282 283 – 285 286 – 293 294 – 295 296 – 299 Your zip code 508 – 516 520 – 560 561 – 562 563 – 567 570 – 576 577 580 – 583 584 - 593 594 – 595 596 – 597 598 – 599 UPS Zone 4 5 4 5 4 3 5 4 5 4 5 600 – 639 640 – 649 650 – 658 660 - 675 676 – 679 680 – 689 690 – 693 5 4 5 4 3 4 3 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 400 – 418 420 421 – 422 423 – 424 425 –459 460 – 466 467 – 468 469 470 – 471 472 473 474 – 479 480 – 489 490 – 491 492 493 – 495 496 – 497 498 – 499 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 700 – 704 705 – 729 730 – 732 733 734 – 738 739 740 – 746 747 748 749 – 761 762 – 763 764 – 789 790 – 799 6 5 4 5 4 3 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 300 – 319 320 – 322 323 – 325 6 7 6 500 – 503 504 505 4 5 4 800 – 810 811 2 3 326 - 339 7 506 – 507 5 812 2 Your zip code 813 – 815 816 817 – 820 821 822 – 823 824 825 – 827 828 829 – 830 831 – 834 835 – 838 840 – 853 854 855 – 873 874 – 877 878 – 883 884 885 889 – 892 893 894 - 897 898 UPS Zone 3 2 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 5 4 5 4 3 4 3 4 5 4 5 4 900 – 954 955 956 – 961 962 – 969 970 – 979 980 – 982 983 – 984 985 986 – 994 995 - 999 5 6 5 NA 5 6 5 6 5 NA NA = Ground Service not available Use the first three digits of your zip code and the chart above to determine your UPS shipping zone in relation to our shop. For example, for zip code 02184 you would use UPS Ground Zone 7 since the first three digits of 02184 fall between 010 – 043 on the chart above. Next, take the total weight of your order in pounds from your order blank (See p. 27) and use the UPS Rate Chart on p. 26 to see the amount UPS will charge to send a package of that weight to you. If your zip code has the designation "not available" next to it then UPS Ground Service is not possible to your area and we will mail your order to you. Most areas of the country are served by UPS Ground Service therefore, we do not include a zone or rate chart for postal shipments. The cost is quite similar. UPS includes insurance up to $100 value in their rates on p. 26. Insurance is additional on shipments sent with the US Postal Service. Ground Service UPS ZONES ANY FRACTION OF A POUND OVER THE WEIGHT SHOWN TAKES THE NEXT HIGHER RATE. Weight not to exceed 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 lb. 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 6 " 7 " 8 " 9 " 10 " 11 " 12 " 13 " 14 " 15 " 16 " 17 " 18 " 19 " 20 " 21 " 22 " 23 ” 24 " 25 " 26 " 27 " 28 " 29 " 30 " 31 " 32 " 33 " 34 " 35 " 36 " 37 " 38 " 39 " 40 " 41 " 42 " 43 " 44 " 45 " 46 " 47 " 48 " 49 " 50 " 8.22 8.53 8.59 8.83 9.14 9.42 9.89 10.26 10.49 10.81 11.19 11.51 11.83 12.05 12.28 12.44 12.60 12.75 12.97 13.21 13.48 13.79 14.10 14.39 14.77 15.16 15.50 15.79 16.12 16.50 16.84 16.97 17.29 17.46 17.78 18.10 18.40 18.69 18.95 19.14 19.44 19.75 20.01 20.26 20.47 20.70 20.92 21.15 21.37 21.59 8.56 9.06 9.06 9.76 9.90 10.21 10.51 10.80 11.09 11.15 11.62 11.96 12.28 12.62 13.01 13.20 13.62 13.95 14.43 14.91 15.38 15.83 16.31 16.73 17.19 17.59 18.00 18.43 18.78 19.25 19.64 20.08 20.53 20.98 21.47 21.77 22.25 22.61 23.05 23.56 23.95 24.23 24.66 25.07 25.48 25.88 26.13 26.47 26.81 27.10 8.70 9.82 10.33 10.88 11.31 11.51 11.72 12.02 12.21 12.44 12.62 12.83 13.00 13.24 13.46 13.66 14.10 14.54 15.10 15.63 16.14 16.71 17.25 17.80 18.28 18.84 19.28 19.89 20.48 21.11 21.60 22.20 22.76 23.25 23.79 24.31 24.79 25.36 25.93 26.50 27.01 27.52 28.09 28.55 29.08 29.51 29.98 30.44 30.88 31.31 9.13 10.07 10.69 11.40 11.83 12.13 12.43 12.65 12.93 13.29 13.53 13.75 14.07 14.39 14.73 15.02 15.64 16.46 17.20 17.97 18.76 19.45 20.16 20.82 21.45 22.17 22.84 23.53 24.09 24.79 25.48 26.20 26.91 27.60 28.29 29.01 29.69 30.40 31.08 31.72 32.38 33.01 33.72 34.39 35.08 35.72 36.39 37.00 37.64 38.19 9.63 10.74 11.39 12.05 12.53 12.76 13.11 13.52 13.82 14.41 14.85 15.50 16.16 17.05 17.96 18.66 19.78 20.74 21.65 22.61 23.53 24.48 25.41 26.38 27.30 28.33 29.27 30.22 31.03 32.02 32.93 33.88 34.77 35.72 36.63 37.54 38.39 39.25 40.11 40.90 41.67 42.38 43.20 43.96 44.73 45.42 46.06 46.73 47.33 47.97 9.70 10.91 11.70 12.43 13.04 13.46 13.78 14.38 15.09 16.16 17.17 18.16 19.22 20.19 21.24 22.14 23.47 24.51 25.59 26.68 27.73 28.84 29.90 30.94 32.00 33.06 34.13 35.19 36.03 37.08 38.12 39.19 40.24 41.28 42.34 43.37 44.43 45.50 46.54 47.50 48.46 49.39 50.46 51.49 52.55 53.58 54.62 55.67 56.72 57.77 9.76 11.25 12.44 13.31 14.05 14.52 14.96 15.84 16.80 17.93 19.04 20.26 21.53 22.74 23.99 25.14 26.63 27.98 29.34 30.68 31.98 33.36 34.73 36.07 37.42 38.78 40.12 41.51 42.66 44.03 45.36 46.74 48.06 49.40 50.69 51.89 52.89 53.88 54.88 55.77 56.64 57.53 58.52 59.49 60.48 61.47 62.46 63.46 64.45 65.43 Order Blank 2011 The Violet Showcase 3147 South Broadway Englewood, CO 80113 For Growing Supplies and Plant Stands (A new blank will be sent with your order.) 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