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Best Varieties of African Violets
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2022 Best Varieties
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Buckeye Nostalgia 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Carolina Elegant Affair 07/31/2017 (L. Abplanalp) Single-semidouble white ruffled star/pink patches. Variegated medium green and white, quilted, wavy. Standard
Frozen in Time 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Precious Red 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Jersey Snow Flakes 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Picasso 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
Rose Bouquet 04/12/2001 (G.T. Smith) Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Buckeye Seductress 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Edge of Darkness 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
Rob’s Vanilla Trail 11/21/2003 (R. Robinson) Double cream to blush white pansy. Dark green, quilted, serrated, pointed. Semiminiature trailer
Tiger 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
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Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
Pixie Blue 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
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Hunter’s Kashmir 07/17/2019 (K. Muzalewski) Semidouble lavender frilled pansy/purple edge. Variegated dark green and cream, ruffled. Large
Jolly Orchid 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
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Rebel’s Rose Bud 11/12/2003 (R. Bann) Double light pink two-tone star/ruffled fuchsia edge. Variegated dark green and cream, pointed, quilted/red back. Standard
Rob’s Boolaroo 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Cajun’s Coujon 12/07/2013 (B. Thibodeaux) Single pink two-tone pansy/dark raspberry sparkle edge. Variegated medium green, cream and pink, quilted. Large
Harbor Blue 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
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The Alps 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single-semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
Steffano’s Azure Diamonds 03/21/2019 (S. Covolo) Single-semidouble light blue pansy/darker rays and veining on tips and edges. Dark green, plain, quilted, serrated. Large
Amethyst 11/26/1957 (Armacost & Royston) Single red-orchid. Heart-shaped, quilted, glossy. Standard
2021 Best Varieties
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Vanilla Trail 11/21/2003 (R. Robinson) Double cream to blush white pansy. Dark green, quilted, serrated, pointed. Semiminiature trailer
Buckeye Seductress 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Jersey Snow Flakes 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Precious Red 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
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Rob’s Boolaroo 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Rose Bouquet 04/12/2001 (G.T. Smith) Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Picasso 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Frozen in Time 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Tiger 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
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Buckeye Nostalgia 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Irish Flirt 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Double bright green and white frilled star. Medium green, wavy. Semiminiature
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Pixie Blue 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
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Jolly Orchid 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
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Bob Serbin 09/21/1995 (J. Brownlie) Semidouble red sticktite pansy/thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Standard
Carolina Elegant Affair 07/31/2017 (L. Abplanalp) Single-semidouble white ruffled star/pink patches. Variegated medium green and white, quilted, wavy. Standard
Edge of Darkness 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
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Powwow 06/15/1992 (K. Stork) Semidouble red pansy. Variegated green and cream, plain. Standard
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Rainbow’s Quiet Riot (R. Wasmund) Semidouble blue-purple large star/white fantasy. Dark green, round, scalloped. Standard
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
Blue Dragon 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Hunter’s Kashmir 07/17/2019 (K. Muzalewski) Semidouble lavender frilled pansy/purple edge. Variegated dark green and cream, ruffled. Large
Ness’ Satin Rose 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double rose-mauve two-tone star. Dark green, quilted, scalloped/red back. Semiminiature
2020 Best Varieties
Best Varieties List for 2020
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Precious Red 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
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Jolly Orchid 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
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Picasso 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Buckeye Seductress 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Blue Dragon 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Rob’s Boolaroo 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Rob’s Vanilla Trail 11/21/2003 (R. Robinson) Double cream to blush white pansy. Dark green, quilted, serrated, pointed. Semiminiature trailer
Buckeye Nostalgia 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Frozen in Time 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Jersey Snow Flakes 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Powwow 06/15/1992 (K. Stork) Semidouble red pansy. Variegated green and cream, plain. Standard
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Rose Bouquet 04/12/2001 (G.T. Smith) Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. Standard
The Alps 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single-semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
Carolina Elegant Affair 07/31/2017 (L. Abplanalp) Single-semidouble white ruffled star/pink patches. Variegated medium green and white, quilted, wavy. Standard
Edge of Darkness 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
Hunter’s Kashmir 07/17/2019 (K. Muzalewski) Semidouble lavender frilled pansy/purple edge. Variegated dark green and cream, ruffled. Large
![LE-Karusel' [LE-Carousel] 05/24/2018 (E. Lebetskaia) Single white large ruffled star/red patches. Variegated medium green and white, serrated. Standard (Russ/Ukr)](https://i0.wp.com/africanvioletsocietyofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/LE-Karusel-Photo-Credit-Judy-Musicant.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
LE-Karusel’ [LE-Carousel] 05/24/2018 (E. Lebetskaia) Single white large ruffled star/red patches. Variegated medium green and white, serrated. Standard (Russ/Ukr)
Pixie Blue 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
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Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
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Rebel’s Splatter Kake 01/31/1998 (R. Bann) Single-semidouble pink large fluted star/darker eye, purple fantasy, white-green edge. Medium green, spooned, quilted, glossy, serrated/red back. Large
Rob’s Chilly Willy 07/30/2005 (R. Robinson) Double silver-white star/medium blue overlay, edge. Crown variegated medium green and white, pointed. Miniature
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
Tiger 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
2019 Best Varieties
Best Varieties List 2019
1. Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler (8745) 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
2. Jersey Snow Flakes (9820) 12/14/2007 (R.Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain quilted. Standard
3. Buckeye Nostalgia (10484) 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
4. Rob’s Boolaroo (8053) 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted, semiminiature trailer
5. Buckeye Seductress (9669) 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
6. Ness’ Crinkle Blue (8136) 01/19/1995 (D.Ness) Double dark blue stat/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
7. Picasso (6924) 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/sliver-greenback. Large
8. Precious Red (9724) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
9. Jolly Orchid (9719) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
10. Blue Dragon (9516) 2/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P.Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star / raspberry edge. Dark green, plain / red back. Large
11. Harbor Blue (6174) 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/redback. Large
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12. Tiger (3433) 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
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13. Rob’s Vanilla Trail (9296) 11/21/2003 (R. Robinson) Double cream to blush white pansy. Dark green, quilted, serrated, pointed. Semiminiature trailer
14. Edge of Darkness (10677) 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
![EK-Goluboglazaia Rossiia [EK-Blue-eyed Russia] 01/17/2006 (E. Korshunova) Semidouble-double bright blue large star/purple edge. Medium green, pointed. Standard (Russ/Ukr)](https://i0.wp.com/africanvioletsocietyofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/EK-Goluboglazaia-Rosiia.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
15. EK-Goluboglazaia Rossiia (9567) 01/17/2006 (E. Korshunova) EK-Blue-eyed Russia Semidouble-double bright blue large star/purple edge. Medium green, pointed. Standard
16. The Alps (7813) 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single-semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
17. Precious Pink (6025) 07/05/1985 (H. Pittman) Semidouble pink. Variegated, plain Semiminiature
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18. Pixie Blue (2598) 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
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19. Rob’s Fuddy Duddy (7886) 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
20. Carolina Elegant Affair (10913) 07/31/2017 (L. Abplanalp) Single-semidouble white ruffled star/pink patches. Variegated medium green and white, quilted, wavy. Standard
21. Frozen In Time (9167) 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
22. Annabelle (8636) 07/18/1997 (K. Stork) Double pink two-tone star. Black-green/red back. Large
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23. Rhapsodie Clementine (8341) 12/14/1995 (Holtkamp) Single light blue ruffled star. Dark green, pointed, serrated/red back. Standard
24. Cajun’s Coujon (10633) 12/07/2013 (B. Thibodeaux) Single pink two-tone pansy/dark raspberry sparkle edge. Variegated medium green, cream and pink, quilted. Large
25. Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature (DAVS 1602)
2018 Best Varieties List
2018 Best Varieties List
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Jersey Snow Flakes 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Picasso 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Jolly Orchid 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
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Precious Red 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
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Buckeye Nostalgia 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Buckeye Seductress 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Frozen in Time 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
The Alps 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single-semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
Powwow 06/15/1992 (K. Stork) Semidouble red pansy. Variegated green and cream, plain. Standard
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Rob’s Fuddy Duddy 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
Blue Dragon 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
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Rob’s Boolaroo 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Harbor Blue 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
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Ann 06/01/1987 (B. Bryant) Double rose-pink frilled/two-tone center, edge. Variegated dark green, white, some pink, longifolia, quilted, cupped, glossy, ruffled. Large
Rose Bouquet 04/12/2001 (G.T. Smith) Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Cirelda 03/01/1979 (P. Tracey) Double pink two-tone. Quilted. Semiminiature trailer
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Edge of Darkness 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
Tiger 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
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Shirl’s Hawaiian Lei 09/30/2004 (S. Sanders) Single purple pansy/white eye. Variegated medium green and white, heart-shaped. Miniature
Wrangler’s Dixie Celebration 06/29/1981 (W. Smith) Double pink. Variegated, quilted. Large
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Annabelle 07/18/1997 (K. Stork) Double pink two-tone star. Black-green/red back. Large
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![Goluboi Tuman [Blue Mist] 01/17/2006 (K. Morev) Double light blue large ruffled star/white edge. Dark green, round, wavy. Standard (Russ/Ukr)](https://i0.wp.com/africanvioletsocietyofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Goluboi-Tuman.jpg?resize=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Goluboi Tuman [Blue Mist] 01/17/2006 (K. Morev) Double light blue large ruffled star/white edge. Dark green, round, wavy. Standard
2016 Best Varieties List
2016 Best Varieties List
Precious Red (9724) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Rob’s Chilly Willy (9461) 07/30/2005 (R. Robinson) Double silver-white star/medium blue overlay, edge. Crown variegated medium green and white, pointed. Miniature
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler(8745) 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large (DAVS 1621)
Cajun’s Fair Maiden (10636) 12/07/2013 (B. Thibodeaux) Semidouble-double pink frilled pansy/darker eye, variable thin raspberry sparkle edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, heart-shaped, quilted. Standard
Frozen in Time (9167) 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Ness’ Crinkle Blue (8136) 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Boolaroo (8053) 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Jersey Snow Flakes (9820) 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Optimara Little Ruby (6957) 11/19/1988 (Holtkamp) Single-semidouble purple-red. Medium green, ovate, pointed, hairy, glossy. Miniature
Yukako – unknown/from Japan – sticktite single starts of blue with green center stripes. Medium green quilted foliage. Standard.
Buckeye Celebration (8879) 08/10/2000 (P. Hancock) Semidouble light purple star/dark purple and cranberry fantasy, cranberry ruffled edge. Variegated dark green, pink and cream, plain/red back. Large (DAVS 1616)
Buckeye Nostalgia (10484) 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard (DAVS 1753)
Buckeye Seductress (9669) 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large (DAVS 1632)
Cajun’s Lil Joy (10639) 12/07/2013 (B. Thibodeaux) Semidouble pink pansy/darker mottling. Variegated medium green, cream and pink, plain/red back. Semiminiature
Funambule (9660) 06/08/2006 (N. Robitaille/D. Croteau) Semidouble dark blue pansy/white and pink fantasy. Variegated dark green and pink, plain. Standard (CA)
Irish Flirt (7577) 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Double bright green and white frilled star. Medium green, wavy. Semiminiature
Jersey Girl Trail (10374) 11/22/2010 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble fuchsia pansy. Medium green girl foliage. Miniature trailer
Jolly Orchid (9719) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature (TX Hyb, DAVS 1661)
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature (DAVS 1602)
Optimara Little Hopi II (8958) 01/31/2001 (Holtkamp) Single-semidouble pink/purple fantasy. Medium green, plain, pointed, glossy, hairy/red back. Semiminiature
Persian Prince (8266) 07/28/1995 (S. Sorano) Semidouble medium blue pansy. Medium green, ovate, scalloped girl foliage. Miniature
Picasso (6924) 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large (CA)
Rainbow’s Quiet Riot (R. Wasmund) Semidouble blue-purple large star/white fantasy. Dark green, round, scalloped. Standard
Rebel’s Splatter Kake (8695) 01/31/1998 (R. Bann) Single-semidouble pink large fluted star/darker eye, purple fantasy, white-green edge. Medium green, spooned, quilted, glossy, serrated/red back. Large
Rob’s Antique Rose (8451) 05/23/1996 (R. Robinson) Semidouble silver-rose sticktite frilled pansy/darker shading, some silver-green tips. Dark green, pointed, glossy, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
2015 Best Varieties List
2015 Best Varieties List
Milky Way Trail (7169) 08/01/1989 (J. Stahl) Single-semidouble white pansy. Medium green, heartshaped, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Precious Red (9724) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Rob’s Boolaroo (8053) 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Rob’s Chilly Willy (9461) 07/30/2005 (R. Robinson) Double silver-white star/medium blue overlay, edge. Crown variegated medium green and white, pointed. Miniature
Orchard’s Bumble Magnet (8479) 08/21/1996 (R. Wilson) Double pink star. Medium green, plain, pointed. Miniature (Western)
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler(8745) 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large (DAVS 1621)
Gleeful Elf (8761) 10/28/1998 (H. Pittman) Double dark blue/white edge. Dark green, plain. Miniature (DAVS 1512, TX Hyb)
Irish Flirt (7577) 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Double bright green and white frilled star. Medium green, wavy. Semiminiature
Marshlands (5517) 09/16/1983 (B. Sisk) Double pink/darker eye. Variegated dark green, cream, and rose, pointed. Large (DAVS 733)
Carolina Elegant Affair (Abplanalp) (Not registered) Large sdbl. to double pale pink stars, slight white edge. Wavy, green and white variegated, standard foliage. Standard
Ness’ Crinkle Blue (8136) 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Antique Rose (8451) 05/23/1996 (R. Robinson) Semidouble silver-rose sticktite frilled pansy/darker shading, some silver-green tips. Dark green, pointed, glossy, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Pink Buttercups (9706) 11/10/2006 (R. Robinson) Semidouble pink star/darker eye. Crown variegated dark green, pink and beige/red back. Semiminiature
Blue Dragon (9516) 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Buckeye Seductress (9669) 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large (DAVS 1632)
Corkie (L. Lyon) Semidouble rose-pink star. Girl foliage. Miniature
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Dolores’ Royal Prince (9362) 08/16/2004 (D. Harrington) Semidouble purple-red pansy/white edge. Light green, heart-shaped, pointed, quilted, pebbled, scalloped/red back. Miniature
Harbor Blue (6174) 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
.
Jersey Snow Flakes (9820) 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Jolly Frills (9907) 03/07/2008 (H. Pittman) Semidouble burgundy-red frilled/white edge. Variegated dark green and white, wavy. Semiminiature (DAVS 1646, TX Hyb)
Jolly Wow (10733) 11/24/2014 (H. Pittman) Single-semidouble red pansy. Dark green, plain. Semiminiature (TX Hyb)
.
Lyon’s Red Rocket (10233) 01/27/2010 (P. Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Single-semidouble red star/variable thin white frilled edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Large
Mini Papa (7382) 06/04/1990 (H. Pittman) Semidouble blue. Variegated medium green, plain. Semiminiature (DAVS 1297, TX Hyb)
Ode to Beauty (7677) 02/28/1992 (G. Cox/B. Johnson) Semidouble medium coral star/thin raspberry band, white edge. Dark green, plain, quilted. Large
Pixie Blue (2598) 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
2014 Best Varieties List
2014 Best Varieties List
Irish Flirt (7577) 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Double bright green and white frilled star. Medium green, wavy. Semiminiature
Picasso (6924) 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Frozen in Time (9167) 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white star/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Blue Dragon (9516) 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Orchard’s Bumble Magnet (8479) 08/21/1996 (R. Wilson) Double pink star. Medium green, plain, pointed. Miniature
.
Precious Red (9724) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red
.
Rainbow’s Quiet Riot (R. Wasmund) Semidouble blue-purple large star/white fantasy. Dark green, round,
scalloped. Standard
The Alps (7813) 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler (8745) 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Harbor Blue (6174) 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
.
Ness’ Crinkle Blue (8136) 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Powwow (7708) 06/15/1992 (K. Stork) Semidouble red pansy. Variegated green and cream, plain. Standard
.
Precious Pink (6025) 07/05/1985 (H. Pittman) Semidouble pink. Variegated, plain. Semiminiature
.
Rob’s Boolaroo (8053) 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Tiger (3433) 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
.
Ness’ Satin Rose (8144) 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double rose-mauve two-tone star. Dark green, quilted, scalloped/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Chilly Willy (9461) 07/30/2005 (R. Robinson) Double silver-white star/medium blue overlay, edge. Crown variegated medium green and white, pointed. Miniature
Shirl’s Hawaiian Lei (9372) 09/30/2004 (S. Sanders) Single purple pansy/white eye. Variegated medium green and white, heart shaped. Miniature
Cirelda (3620) 03/07/1979 (P. Tracey) Double pink two-tone. Quilted. Semiminiature trailer
.
Granger’s Wonderland (3419) 05/01/1978 (Eyerdom) Semidouble light blue frilled. Plain, ruffled. Large
.
Jolly Jubilee (9908) 03/07/2008 (H. Pittman) Single-semidouble purple pansy. Crown variegated medium green and gold, plain. Miniature
Jolly Frills (9907) 03/07/2008 (H. Pittman) Semidouble burgundy-red frilled/white edge. Variegated dark green and white, wavy. Semiminiature (DAVS 1646)
Jolly Orchid (9719) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
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Optimara Rose Quartz (6969) 11/19/1988 (Holtkamp) Single-semidouble pink. Medium green, ovate, pointed, glossy, hairy. Miniature
Rebel’s Splatter Kake (8695) 01/31/1998 (R. Bann) Single-semidouble pink large fluted star/darker eye, purple fantasy, white green edge. Medium green spooned, quilted, glossy, serrated/red back. Large
The Honor Roll of Violets
A cultivar added to the Honor Roll must have appeared on the Best Varieties List for three consecutive years.
Click to read lists of all hybrids inducted into the Honor Roll since the Best Variety voting began over 60 years ago.
Honor Roll 1997 to Present
1997
Ode to Beauty #7677 (Cox/B.Johnson)
Picasso #6924 (M. Tremblay)
1998
Ness’ Crinkle Blue #8136 (D. Ness)
International n/r (B. Johnson)
1999
Milky Way Trail #7469 (J.Stahl)
Ness’ Satin Rose #8144 (D. Ness)
2000
Powwow #7708 (K. Stork)
Rob’s Sticky Wicket #6467 (R. Robinson)
2001
Windy Day #7719 (Stork/Boone)
2003
Rainbow’s Quiet Riot (R. Wasmund)
2004
Frozen In Time #9167 (S. Sorano)
Orchard’s Bumble Magnet #8479 (R. Wilson)
2005
Rebel’s Splatter Kake #8695 (R. Bann)
2007
ACA’S Red Ember #8732 (J. Brownlie)
2008
Blue Dragon #9516 (L.Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano)
2009
Bob Serbin #8292 (J. Brownlie)
2011
Plumberry Glow #9187 (L.Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano)
Aca’s Red Ember #8732 (J.Brownlie)
2013
Harbor Blue #6174 (T. Weber)
2014
Rob’s Chilly Willy #8170 (R. Robinson)
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy #7886 (R. Robinson)
2018
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler #8745 (P. Hancock)
Buckeye Seductress #9669 (P. Hancock)
Precious Red #9724 (H. Pittman)
Rob’s Boolaroo #8053 (R. Robinson)
2019
Jersey Snow Flakes #9820 (R. Kurzynski)
Buckeye Nostalgia #10484 (P. Hancock)
Jolly Orchid #9719 (H. Pittman)
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins)
2020
The Alps #7813 (K. Horikoshi)
Edge of Darkness #10677 (Paul Sorano)
2021
Carolina Elegant Affair #10913 (Linda Abplanalp)
Rob’s Vanilla Trail #9296 (Ralph Robinson)
2022
Rose Bouquet #9028 (G.T. Smith)
Pixie Blue #2598 (L. Lyon)
Hunter’s Kashmir (K. Muzalewski)
Honor Roll 1960 - 1996
1960
Azure Beauty (19) Ulery
Black Magic (32) Eyerdom
Boyce Edens (73) Nichols
Navy Bouquet (407) F. Tinari
Pink Cheer (460) Gent
Ruffled Queen (553) Ulery
White Madonna (670) Eyerdom
1961
Bridesmaid (876) Ulery
Blue Peak (862) Uley
Bud’s Strike Me Pink (1093) Brewer
Cavalier (89) Eyerdom
Crusader (867) Ulery
Cydonia (n/r) Tonkadale
Dixie Moonbeam (707) Brown
Double Pink Cloud (187) L. Lyon
Emperor Wilhelm (205) Pyle
Evelyn Johnson (757) L. Lyon
Granger Gardens Blue Nocturne (925) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Blue Pom (1014) Eyerdom
Holiday (752) L. Lyon
Mary Thompson (n/r) Eyerdom
Ohio Beautiful (419) L. Lyon
Painted Girl (443) Ulery
Pink Ideal (469) Anderson
Sea Sprite (n/r) Eyerdom
White Pride (872) Ulery
White Pride Supreme (869) Ulery
White Puff (1096) Eyerdom
1962
Bud’s Kimberly (938) Brewer
Double Black Cherry (1178) Anderson
Fascination (219) Niedert
Fischer’s Fire Dance (885) Fischer
Granger Gardens. Santa Maria (931) Eyerdom
Iris (792) Richter
Lorna Doone (346) Anderson
Meteore (n/r) Tonkadale
Pink Miracle (883) M. Vallin
T-V Vallin Pink (820) M. Vallin
Valor (794) Richter
1963
Fringed Pom Pom (n/r) M. Vallin
G.G. Dorothy Gray (1079) Eyerdom
Naomi’s Afterglo (1000) Naomi
Redderness (n/r) L. Lyon
So Sweet (973) Meeds
Sparkling Waters (807) Madison
Wilson’s Lovely Lady (971) Wilson
1964
Angel Child (n/r) M. Vallin
Beaming (972) Baxter
Blue Boy (41) Armacost & Royston
Calumet Beacon (85) Richter
Cindy (n/r) Naomi
Coon Valley (955) Wilson
Double Pink Fire (985) M. Vallin
Granger Gardens April Love (1078) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Matchmate (1018) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Pride of Rochester (1218) Eyerdom
G.G. Shag (1087) Eyerdom
Richter’s Wedgewood (1140) Richter
Wintergreen (878) Ulery
Wintry Rose (1111) Wilson
1965
Isle of Dreams (1187) L. Lyon
Jubilee (1373) F. Tinari
Lillian Jarrett (1060) F. Tinari
Richter’s Charm Song (1137) Richter
Shrill (n/r) L. Lyon
Smoke Rings (n/r) M. Vallin
Ulery’s Trifari (1234) Ulery
1966
Bloomin’ Fool (1473) Richter
Blue Chips (1340) Naomi
Fandango (1782) Eyerdom
Flash (n/r) L. Lyon
Fleet Dream (1131) Baxter
Glad Rags (n/r) L. Lyon
Granger Gardens Angela (1210) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Blue Modiste (1449) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Fair Elaine (1217) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Snow Ballet (1219) Eyerdom
Hi Hopes (1303) L. Lyon
Oriental Red (1304) L. Lyon
Richter’s Green Dawn (1138) Richter
Richter’s Red Crown (1180) Richter
1967
Delft Imperial (1326) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Fury (1216) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Never Lovelier (1213) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Sweetheart Blue (1225) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Top Sail (1212) Eyerdom
Paul Bunyan (n/r) L. Lyon
Sea Grape (n/r) West
1968
Christmas Holly (n/r) Reed
Champion’s Water Lily (1289) E. Champion
Silver Crest (1161) E. Champion
White Perfection (1471) L. Lyon
1969
Candy Lips (1461) L. Lyon
Clipper (1724) L. Lyon
Crown of Red (1462) L. Lyon
Full Stop (n/r) L. Lyon
Leawala (n/r) L. Lyon
Master Blue (1465) L. Lyon
Peak of Pink (1467) L. Lyon
Plum Tip (1468) L. Lyon
Tommie Lou (1744) Oden
1970
Cousin Janet (1547) L. Lyon
Icy Peach (1642) L. Lyon
Jolly Giant (1549) L. Lyon
My Darling (2415) Luciano
Purple Choice (n/r) L. Lyon
Red Honey (1551) L. Lyon
Strawberry Shortcake (1509) Taylor
1971
Alakazam (1723) L. Lyon
Cochise (n/r) L. Lyon
Emperor (1507) Taylor
Happy Time (1866) L. Lyon
Hello Dolly (1641) L. Lyon
Henny Backus (1725) L. Lyon
Janny (1527) Eyerdom
Lullaby (1783) Eyerdom
Magnifica (1643) L. Lyon
Pink Jester (1598) Eyerdom
Prom Queen (1533) Eyerdom
Red Cavalier (n/r) L. Lyon
Ruby (n/r) L. Lyon
Tinted Frills (n/r) L. Lyon
Wrangler (1731) L. Lyon
1973
Autumn Russet (1777) Eyerdon
Charmglo (1779) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Pied Piper (2021) Eyerdom
1974
Ann Slocomb (1907) Lanigan
Blizzard (n/r) L. Lyon
Bullseye (n/r) L. Lyon
Creekside Moonbeams (n/r) Bea Mills
Dazzling Deceiver (1865) L. Lyon
Rhapsodie Claudia (6609) Holtkamp
Rhapsodie Elfriede (n/r) Holtkamp
Rhapsodie Gisela (6613) Holtkamp
Triple Threat (1989) L. Lyon
1975
Brigadoon (2014) Eyerdom
Butterfly White (1983) L. Lyon
Blue Reverie (2013) Eyerdom
After Dark (2117) Richter
Firebird (2018) Eyerdom
Granger’s Carefree (2221) Eyerdom
Jingle Bells (n/r) Richter
Rhapsodie Gigi (n/r) Holtkamp
Rhapsodie Ophelia (n/r) Holtkamp
1976
Chanticleer (1386) Eyerdom
Granger’s Fashionaire (2223) Eyerdom
Floral Fantasy (1986) L. Lyon
Granger’s Peach Frost (2216) Eyerdom
Granger’s Peppermint (2227) Eyerdom
Happy Harold (2169) Rienhardt
Jennifer (2006) F. Tinari
Nancy Reagan (2167) Reinhardt
Pink Panther (2109) L. Lyon
Poodle Top (2053) F. Tinari
Royalaire (2023) Eyerdom
Softique (1957) Richter
Top Dollar (2168) Reinhardt
1977
Garnet Elf (2339) Eyerdom
Like Wow (2329) L. Lyon
Mary D (2675) M. Maas
Miriam Steel (2276) Eyerdom
1978
Ballet Lisa (2898) A. Fischer
Cordelia (2466) L. Lyon
Granger’s Pink Swan (2577) Eyerdom
Pocono Mountain (n/r) DeSandis
Richter’s Step Up (2458) Richter
Starshine (2349) Eyerdom
Whirlaway (2210) L. Lyon
Wisteria (2056) F. Tinari
1979
Ballet Marta (2899) A. Fischer
Blue Storm (2464) L. Lyon
Dora Baker (2084) V. Lorenzen
Duet (n/r) Richter
Granger’s Musetta (2575) Eyerdom
Granger’s Serenity (2578) Eyerdom
Granger’s Swiss Ballet (2579) Eyerdom
Like Wow Sport (n/r) L. Lyon
Rhapsodie Mars (n/r) Holtkamp
Spring Deb (2348) Eyerdom
Vern’s Delight (2271) V. Lorenzen
1980
Becky (2669) M. Maas
Coral Caper (2727) L. Lyon
Corpus Christi (3075) Utz
Crimson Frost (2706) Eyerdom
Edith V. Peterson (2561) V. Constantinov
Gotcha (2205) L. Lyon
Granger’s Eternal Snow (2573) Eyerdom
Lavender Tempest (2709) Eyerdom
Midget Bon Bon (2282) E. Champion
Maas’ Chris (n/r) M. Maas
Mrs. Greg (2361) V. Lorenzen
Pink Viceroy (2741) Eyerdom
Pixie Blue (2598) L. Lyon
Regina (2716) Eyerdom
Sailor’s Dream (3108) E. Kolb
Tina (2680) M. Maas
The King (2698) M. Maas
The Parson’s Wife (2317) Blades
1981
Faith ( 2707) Eyerdom
Flamingo (2670) M. Maas
Helene (2885) L. Lyon
Jason (3004) M. Maas
Mark (3007) M. Maas
Orion (2069) Anderson
Ruffled Red (2679) M. Maas
Sweet Mary (2489) V. Lorenzen
1982
Alouette (2787) I. Fredette
Amazing Grace (2688) Soults
Ballet Anna (2890) A. Fischer
French Lilac (2844) J. Swift
Granger’s Starburst (2874) Eyerdom
Granger’s Sylvan Blue (2875) Eyerdom
Joyful (3168) L. Lyon
Little Delight (3169) L. Lyon
Little Jim (3005) M. Maas
Millie Blair (3020) Eyerdom
Pink ‘n’ Ink (3173) L. Lyon
Sam (n/r) L. Lyon
Winter Grape (2789) I. Fredette
1983
Abigail Adams (3226) I. Fredette
Beginner’s Luck (2803) Pritcher
Cat’s Meow (3238) J. Swift
Celine (3188) M. Maas
Dardevil (n/r) F. Burton
Dyn-o-mite (3440) L. Lyon
Granger’s Cameo Queen (2863) Eyerdom
Granger’s White Cockatoo (3417) Eyerdom
Pixie Pink (2599) L. Lyon
Red Wow (n/r) L. Lyon
Sunlit Sugar Plum (4599) Scott
1984
Betcha (3144) J. Swift
China Pink (3429) I. Fredette
Coral Radiance (3672) L. Lyon
Dear Ellie (3439) L. Lyon
Granger’s Wonderland (3419) Eyerdom
Maas’ Chris (7010) M. Maas
Ms. Pretty (5225) Anderson
Optimara Colorado (3152) Holtkamp
Sammye Ballard (3563) Eyerdom
Sanibel (3377) S. Leary
Silver Lining (3629) I. Fredette
Snowy Trail (3678) L. Lyon
Sparkle Plenty (2786) L. Egenites
Tiger (3433) I. Fredette
Wanderlust (3786) Eyerdom
Verna Lynn (n/r) I. Fredette
1985
Autumn Honey (4462) S. Groeneman
Black Ace (3541) R. Nadeau
Cherry Frosting (4333) I. Fredette
Disco Dazzler (3909) L. Lyon
Granger’s Carnival (4298) Eyerdom
Granger’s Heart’s Desire (3407) Eyerdom
Irish Angel (4054) L. Egenites
Kristi Marie (3914) L. Lyon
Polly Doodle (4339) I. Fredette
Rhapsodie Barbara (6979) Holtkamp
Something Special (3668) R. Nadeau
Lyon’s Splish Splash (3919) L. Lyon
Spring Fling (3553) R. Nadeau
Sundown (3598) Utz
Swamp Fever (4046) B. Sisk
1986
Chris Leppard (4636) M. Maas
Dominique (4335) I. Fredette
Fisher’s Leone (4540) E. Fisher
Lady Baltimore (4337) I. Fredette
Love Bug (4513) L.Lyon
Marie Knoblock (4042) B. Sisk
Optimara Nevada (6964) Holtkamp
Optimara New Nevada (6583) Holtkamp
Snuggles (5018) L. Lyon
Spanish Moss (4045) B. Sisk
1987
Fisherman’s Paradise (4843) B. Sisk
Granger’s Desert Dawn (4050) Eyerdom
Optimara Hawaii (6558) Holtkamp
Happy Cricket (5726) Hollada
Interlude (4935) Eyerdom
Winnergreen (4693) H. Pittman
1988
Camelot Pink (4293) Eyerdom
Cactus Rose (4147) I. Fredette
Crystallaire (4295) Eyerdom
Glittersweet (4431) I. Fredette
Granger’s Valencia (4051) Eyerdom
Kingwood Red (4308) Eyerdom
Summer Lightning (5023) L. Lyon
Trail Along (n/r) L. Lyon
Vibrant Val (3918) L. Lyon
1989
Anna Kreeck (5784) E. Trent
Big Bird (5155) I. Fredette
Christmas Candy-o (5032) S. Groeneman
Columbia (5450) Eyerdom
Dumplin’ (3931) J.Swift
Fairy Queen (n/r) Fisher
Kiwi Dazzler (5888) D. Snell
Mauna Loa (5336) Eyerdom
Optimara Alabama II (6938) Holtkamp
Splendiferous (5813) S. Whitaker
Wrangler’s Dixie Celebration (4490) W. Smith
1990
Boca Grande (5112) S. Williams
Emilie Savage (5445) Eyerdom
Frances Young (5890) H. Pittman
Hart’s Snow White (5590) A. Hart
Melodie Kimi (8100) Sunnyside/Levy
Pay Dirt (4988) P. Tracey
Wrangler’s Jealous Heart (6225) W. Smith
Wrangler’s Pink Patches (6230) W. Smith
1991
Mickey Mouse (n/r) H. Inpijn
Nortex’s Snowfrill Haven (6045) B. Johnson
Nortex’s Snowkist Haven (6046) B. Johnson
Precious Pink (6025) H. Pittman
Snow Rose (5985) S. Whitaker
1992
Dancin’ Trail (5565) S. Sorano
Falling Snow (n/r) Tracey
Fickle Flirt (6738) S. Sorano
1993
Little Pro (6637) H. Pittman
1994
Optimara Rose Quartz (6969) Holtkamp
1996
Tomahawk (7269) K. Stork
Irish Flirt (7577) S. Sorano
Tally Time
A summary of the African violet varieties and species receiving the greatest number of awards in AVSA Standard Shows in the preceding year.
Annual Supplements
to the African Violet Master Variety List of Species and Cultivars
Downloadable pdf files
African Violet Master List Supplement 2019
African Violet Master List Supplement 2018
African Violet Master List Supplement 2017
African Violet Master List Supplement 2016
African Violet Master List Supplement 2015
African Violet Master List Supplement 2014
African Violet Master List Supplement 2013
African Violet Master List Supplement 2012
30 Years of Honor Roll Inductees
Hover over the photo to see the hybrid name and the year it was inducted.
Click image to enlarge for the hybridizer and official description.
2021 - Rob's Vanilla Trail
2021 - Carolina Elegant Affair
2020 - The Alps
2020 - Edge of Darkness
2019 - Kentucky Gooseberries
2019 - Jolly Orchid
2019 - Jersey Snow Flakes
2019 - Buckeye Nostalgia
2018 - Rob's Boolaroo
2018 - Buckeye Seductress
2018 - Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler
2014 - Rob's Fuddy Duddy
2014 - Rob's Chilly Willy
2013 - Harbor Blue
2011 - Plumberry Glow
2009 - Bob Serbin
2008 - Blue Dragon
2007 - Aca's Red Ember
2005 - Rebel's Splatter Kake
2004 - Orchard's Bumble Magnet
2004 - Frozen In Time
2003 - Rainbow's Quiet Riot
2001 - Windy Day
2000 - Rob's Sticky Wicket
2000 - Powwow
1999 - Ness' Satin Rose
1999 - Milky Way Trail
1998 - Ness' Crinkle Blue
1998 - International
1997 - Picasso
1997 - Ode To Beauty
1996 - Tomahawk
1996 - Irish Flirt
1994 - Optimara Rose Quartz
1993 - Little Pro
1992 - Fickle Flirt
1992 - Falling Snow
1992 - Dancin' Trail
1991 - Snow Rose
1991 - Precious Pink
1991 - Nortex's Snowkist Haven
1991 - Nortex's Snowfrill Haven
1991 - Mickey Mouse
1990 - Wranglers Jealous Heart
1990 - Wrangler's Pink Patches
1990 - Melodie Kimi
1990 - Hart's Snow White
1990 - Frances Young
1990 - Emilie Savage
1990 - Boca Grande
1989 - Wrangler's Dixie Celebration
1989 - Splendiferous
1989 - Optimara Alabama II
1989 - Mauna Loa
1989 - Kiwi Dazzler
1989 - Dumplin'
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Recognizing dedication and service to AVSA
AVSA Conventions Remembered
Photos and Results
2020 and 2021 The years of the Covid-19 Pandemic
The planned conventions at city locations were replaced with a virtual online experience. Shows were exhibition only and not judged.
“2021 Cyber Diamond Celebration.”
AVSA Convention Best in Show Winners
Convention Best in Show Winners
2019
Wayne Geeslin with ‘Buckeye Nostalgia’
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2018
Debbie McInnis with ‘Cajun’s Fair Maiden’
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2017
Kurt Jablonski with ‘Rob’s Boolaroo’
2016
Dr. Bill Price with S. 5c2 clone diplotrica Parker
2015
Belinda Thibodeaux with ‘Cajun’s Zydeco’
2014
Sandy Skalski with S. 5f clone orbicularis var. purpurea
2013
Ben Haning with ‘Rob’s Galiwinku’
2012
Kathy Lahti with ‘Eternal Orbit’
2011
Sandy Skalski with ‘Cirelda’
2010
Tom Greer with ‘Lucien Croteau’
2009
Bill Price with ‘Broadway Star Trail’
2008
Bill Price with S. 5c1 clone tongwensis Uppsala 3397
2007
Richard Nicholas with ‘Rebel’s Rose Bud’
2006
Catherine Thompson with ‘Alliance’
2005
Kathy Lahti with ‘Rob’s Fuzzy Navel’
2004
Susan Hapner with ‘Persian Prince’
2003
Bill Price with ‘Baby Brian’
2002
Tony Hulleman with ‘Rainbow’s Quiet Riot’
2001
Tony Hulleman with ‘Optimara New Mexico’
2000
Nancy Price with ‘Smooch Me’
1999
Elmer Godeny with ‘Rodeo Country’
1998
Bev Promersberger with ‘Rob’s Fuddy Duddy’
1997
Pat Richards with ‘Ness’ Crinkle Blue’
1996
Kathy Lahti with ‘Beginner’s Luck’
1995
Alice Grundy with ‘Tiny Wood Trail’
1994
Eileen Nelson with ‘Precious Pink’
1993
Marie Burns with ‘Pink Patti’
1992
Marie Burns with ‘Ocean Eyes’
1991
Carroll Gealy with ‘Falling Snow’
AVSA Conventions Remembered
Show Schedules
2019 AVSA Houston Show Schedule
Downloadable pdf version
AVSA CONVENTION SHOW SCHEDULE – 2019 HOUSTON
“Violet Fun in the Texas Sun”
HORTICULTURE DIVISION – AMATEUR
SECTION I – COLLECTIONS
Class 1. AVSA Collection of three different registered standard cultivars of the same type (three single-crown or three trailers).
2. AVSA Collection of three different registered cultivars of the same type (three single-crown miniatures, three miniature trailers, three singlecrown semiminiatures, or three semiminiature trailers).
3. AVSA Collection of three different species of any type.
4. Texas-hybridized Collection of three AVSA-registered standard cultivars of the same type (three single-crown standards or three standard trailers).
5. Texas-hybridized Collection of three AVSA-registered cultivars of the same type (three single-crown miniatures, three single-crown semiminiatures, three miniature trailers or three semiminiature trailers).
6. Holtkamp Memorial Collection of three AVSA-registered Optimara and/or Rhapsodie plants of the same type: standard, miniature, or semiminiature.
7. Robinson Collection of three AVSA-registered Rob’s or Ma’s plants, all of the same type: three single-crown standards, miniatures or semiminiatures or three miniature or semiminiature trailers.
8. Buckeye Collection of three AVSA-registered standard Hancock (Buckeye series) plants.
9. Russian/Ukrainian Collection of three AVSA-registered Russian/Ukrainian hybridized plants, all of the same type: three singlecrown standards, miniatures or semiminiatures.
10. Lyndon Lyon Collection of three AVSA-registered Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses (including L. Lyon, P. Sorano and S. Sorano) plants, all of the same type: three single-crown standards, miniatures or semiminiatures or three miniature, semiminiature or standard trailers.
SECTION II – STANDARD PLANTS, GREEN FOLIAGE
Class 11. Dark blue and purple
12. Light to medium blue
13. Light to medium pink
14. Dark pink, rose, and coral
15. Red, wine, fuchsia, and plum
16. Lavender, mauve, orchid, white, cream, and blush
17. Multicolor and chimera (all shades of blue and purple)
18. Multicolor and chimera (all shades of pink, red, red, white, green and yellow)
19. Fantasy
20. All edged
SECTION III – STANDARD PLANTS, VARIEGATED FOLIAGE
Class 21. Blue, purple, lavender, and orchid
22. Pink, red, fuchsia, coral, and wine
23. White, cream, and blush
24. Multicolor and chimera
25. Fantasy and all edged
SECTION IV – MINIATURE PLANTS, GREEN FOLIAGE
Class 26. Purple and all shades of blue
27. Pink, coral, red, wine, and fuchsia
28. Orchid, lavender, white, cream, and blush
29. Multicolor, chimera
30. Fantasy
31. All edged
SECTION V – MINIATURE PLANTS, VARIEGATED FOLIAGE
Class 32. Purple and all shades of blue
33. Pink, coral, red, and fuchsia
34. Orchid, lavender, white, cream and blush
35. Multicolor and chimera
36. Fantasy
37. All edged
SECTION VI – SEMIMINIATURE PLANTS, GREEN FOLIAGE
Class 38. Purple and all shades of blue
39. Pink and coral
40. Red, wine, and fuchsia
41. Orchid, lavender, white, and blush
42. Multicolor and chimera
43. Fantasy
44. All edged
SECTION VII – SEMINIATURE PLANTS, VARIEGATED FOLIAGE
Class 45. Purple and all shades of blue
46. Pink and coral
47. Red, wine and fuchsia
48. Orchid, lavender, white, cream and blush
49. Multicolor and chimera
50. Fantasy
51. All edged
SECTION VIII – TRAILERS, SPECIES, VINTAGE VIOLETS AND TEXAS HYBRIDS, ANY FOLIAGE
Class 52. Standard trailers
53. Miniature trailers
54. Semiminiature trailers
55. Saintpaulia species
56. Vintage violets (must be at least 25 years old)
57. Standards, Texas-hybridized; do not need to be AVSA-registered
58. Miniatures, Texas-hybridized; do not need to be AVSA-registered
59. Semiminiatures, Texas-hybridized; do not need to be AVSA-registered
60. Trailers, Texas-hybridized, any type; do not need to be AVSA-registered
SECTION IX – NEW CULTIVARS
Class 61. Seedlings
62. Sports or mutants
SECTION X – AFRICAN VIOLET IN AN UNUSUAL CONTAINER
Class 63. One African violet plant, either standard, miniature or semiminiature, in a container
64. One African violet trailer in a container
SECTION XI – NOVELTY OR UNUSUAL FOLIAGE OR BLOSSOMS
(including, but not limited to, bustle back, clackamus, wasp, girl, longifolia, spider, supreme, and chimera-leafed. (Judges will be issued a special scale of points for Classes 65 and 66. These classes are not eligible for Best in Show.)
Class 65. Any size or type plant grown for ornamental foliage
Class 66. Any size or type plant, any color or type of blossom
SECTION XII – GESNERIADS OTHER THAN AFRICAN VIOLETS
Class 67. Miniatures in bloom (may be displayed in regular pots or growing in clear container, cover permitted; no single plant more than 5” in diameter with leaf size not to exceed 1 inch)
68.Tuberous in bloom (Sinningia, Nautilocalyx, Chrysothemis, etc.)
69. Rhizomatous in bloom
70. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) blue, purple, lavender, orchid
71. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) red, fuchsia, wine
72. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) plum, pink, rose, coral
73. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) white, cream, blush, yellow
74. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) fantasy, any color blossoms.
75. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) variegated foliage, any color blossoms
76. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Long-stemmed such as Aeschynanthus, Columnea, Nematanthus, etc.)
77. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (All other blooming fibrous-rooted such as Primulina, Episcia, Petrocosmea, Alsobia, etc.)
78. Gesneriads grown for ornamental factors other than bloom, (All Episcia)
79. Gesneriads grown for ornamental factors other than bloom (Trailing or erect, other than Episcia)
80. Gesneriads grown for ornamental value other than bloom (Other forms, such as Primulina, other than Episcia) See Rule 11.
81. Gesneriads – Texas-hybridized, any type, blooming or grown for ornamental factors other than bloom.
DESIGN DIVISION
Section XIII – Interpretive Plant Arrangements
Each exhibit in this section is a design using one or more blooming African violet plants (unless stated otherwise), removed from their pots, with their root balls
encased in plastic or other material.
• Dried, treated, painted, colored and fresh-cut plant materials, as well as man-made materials, are permitted. Artificial plant material, live or dead creatures, and national flags are not permitted.
• Accessories and backdrops are permitted unless restricted by class description. Draping will be limited to the bottom and back of the niche; no side draping allowed.
• Only one exhibit per exhibitor per class.
• All niches will be white foam board. Exhibitor shall use niches provided by AVSA (not exhibitors’ niches).
Class 82. “Football” To be staged in a niche 24” high, 20” wide, and 10” deep. Limit 6 entries.
Class 83. “Treasures of the Gulf” To be staged in a niche 20” high, 16” wide, and 8” deep. Limit 6.
Class 84. “Rodeo” To be staged in a niche 20” high, 16” wide, and 12”deep. Limit 6.
Class 85. “Flamenco Dancer” To be staged in a niche 20” high, 16” wide, and 12” deep. Limit 6.
Section XIV – Interpretive Flower Arrangements
Each exhibit in this section is a design using fresh-cut African violet blossoms.
• Dried, treated, painted, colored, and fresh-cut plant materials, as well as man-made materials, are permitted. Artificial plant material, live or dead creatures, and national flags are not permitted.
• Accessories, backdrops, and/or draping are permitted unless restricted by class description.
• Only one exhibit per exhibitor per class.
• All niches will be white foam board. Exhibitor shall use niches provided by AVSA (not exhibitors’ niches).
Class 86. “Energy” Gas, oil, solar, wind, geothermal…the list to choose from is vast. Staged in a niche 20” high, 16” wide, and 16” deep. Limit 6.
Class 87. “Beach” Staged in a niche 20” high, 16” wide, and 12” deep. Limit 6.
Class 88. “The Dolphin Dance” On black pedestal, 5” tall, 8” square top. Viewed from front only. Limit 6.
Class 89. “Fiesta” Staged in a niche 20” high, 16” wide, and 12” deep. Limit 6.
Class 90. “Technology” Staged in a niche 10” high, 10” wide, and 8” deep. Limit 6
Class 91. “McDonald Observatory” Hanging Arrangement. After the sun goes down, the stars come out. Staged in a niche 24” high, 20” wide, and 10” deep. Limit 6.
Class 92. “The Flower Garden Banks” Underwater arrangement. Exotic coral reefs located in the Gulf of Mexico. Staged in a niche 20” high, 16” wide, and 8” deep. Limit 6.
Class 93. “In a Nutshell” The pecan tree is the state tree of Texas. Use any portion of a pecan tree in your design. Staged in a white lighted niche 10” high, 8” wide and 5” deep. Limit 5.
Class 94. “Winged Jewels” Dragonflies or hummingbirds. Staged in a white, lighted niche 10” high, 8” wide and 5” deep. Limit 5.
Class 95. “Margaritas” To be staged in a white, lighted niche 10” high, 8” wide and 5” deep. Limit 5.
Section XV – Container Gardens
Each exhibit in this section is a miniature landscape with one or more blooming African violet plants and other growing material. All plants must be planted within
the container. No cut plant material, artificial plant material, cacti, succulents, live or dead creatures, or national flags are permitted. Accessories and landscaping
elements are permitted. No decorative bases are allowed. Only one exhibit per class per exhibitor.
Class 96. Small terrarium. Not to exceed 12” in any direction.
Class 97. Large terrarium. Not to exceed 24” in any direction.
Class 98. Dish not to exceed 12”.
Class 99. Dish not to exceed 18”.
Class 100. Natural garden. Not to exceed 24”.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS DIVISION
SECTION XVI – EDUCATION EXHIBIT
Class 101. Education exhibit (by invitation only)
HORTICULTURE DIVISION – COMMERCIAL
SECTION XVII – SPECIMEN PLANTS
A. COLLECTIONS
Class 102. AVSA Collection of three different registered standard cultivars of the same type (three single-crown or three trailers).
Class 103. AVSA Collection of three different registered cultivars of the same type (three single-crown miniatures, three miniature trailers, three single crown semiminiatures, or three semiminiature trailers).
Class 104. AVSA Collection of three different species of any type.
Class 105. Holtkamp Memorial Collection of three AVSA-registered Optimara and/or Rhapsodie plants of the same type: standard, miniature, or semiminiature.
B. NEW CULTIVARS (from seed or mutation)
Class 106. Standard African violets
Class 107. Miniature African violets
Class 108. Semiminiature African violets
Class 109. African violet trailers (standard, miniature, semiminiature)
C. SPECIMEN AFRICAN VIOLETS
Class 110. Standards, plain green foliage, solid color and two-tone blossoms
Class 111. Standards, plain green foliage, all other blossoms
Class 112. Standards, variegated foliage
Class 113. Miniatures, plain foliage
Class 114. Miniatures, variegated foliage
Class 115. Semiminiatures, plain green foliage, solid color and two-tone blossoms
Class 116. Semiminiatures, plain green foliage, all other blossoms
Class 117. Semiminiatures, variegated foliage
Class 118. Trailers, standard, miniature, or semiminiature
Class 119. Saintpaulia species
D. GESNERIADS OTHER THAN AFRICAN VIOLETS
Class 120. Miniatures in bloom (may be displayed in regular pots or growing in clear container, cover permitted, no single plant more than 5” in diameter with leaf size not to exceed 1 inch)
Class 121. Tuberous in bloom (Sinningia, Nautilocalyx, Chrysothemis, etc.)
Class 122. Rhizomatous in bloom
Class 123. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) blue, purple, lavender, orchid
Class 124. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) red, fuchsia, wine
Class 125. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) plum, pink, rose, coral
Class 126. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) white, cream blush, yellow
Class 127. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) fantasy, any color blossoms
Class 128. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Streptocarpus/Streptocarpella) variegated foliage, any color blossoms
Class 129. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (Long-stemmed such as Aeschynanthus, Columnea, Nematanthus, etc.)
Class 130. Fibrous-rooted in bloom (All other blooming fibrous-rooted gesneriads Primulina, Episcia, Alsobia, etc.)
Class 131. Gesneriads grown for ornamental factors other than bloom (All Episcia)
Class 132. Gesneriads grown for ornamental factors other than bloom (Trailing or erect, other than Episcia)
Class 133. Gesneriads grown for ornamental factors other than bloom (Other forms, such as Primulina, other than Episcia) See Rule 11 in the Amateur Division.
SECTION XVIII – DISPLAY TABLES AND COMMERCIAL SHOWCASES
Class 134. Display Table
Class 135. Commercial Showcase – Horticulture only
Class 136. Commercial Showcase – Artistic – include a creative aspect
HORTICULTURE DIVISION – AMATEUR
Rules and Regulations
1. Only amateur AVSA members in good standing and registered at this convention are eligible to enter exhibits in this division.
2. ENTRIES will be accepted on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors with more than 20 entries must begin entries by 4:00 p.m. If an entry is not entered by the owner, the name of the person making the entry must be on the back of the entry tag. Only members on Wednesday’s tour and AVSA Board Members must turn in a list of their entries at the convention registration desk on Tuesday or Wednesday and MUST receive a late pass to enter on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Entries for convention workers will be accepted 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
3. Only clean, healthy plants which have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three months will be accepted.
4. Plants must be correctly named.
5. Double potting, flared-top pots, supports, and collars will not be accepted. All pots must be non-decorative. DO NOT COVER POTS IN FOIL. Self-watering pots, such as Moist-Rite and Oyama, etc., may be entered in colors such as white, black, green, or any neutral tone. All other plants must be slip-potted into pots in colors such as white, green or any neutral tone. Slip-potting means dropping the pot containing the plant into a clean pot of the same or just a fraction larger-sized pot. The bottom of the pot containing the plant must be completely covered with plastic or aluminum foil. This must be worked out prior to entry. Exception: trailers, trailing species, trailing gesneriads, and gesneriads in protective containers may be exhibited in the containers in which they are growing.
6. An exhibitor may enter only one of each cultivar in each class of Classes 11 through 81.
7. An exhibitor may enter plants of the same cultivar in Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 as those in Classes 11 through 60, if all the requirements for each class are met.
8. All plants in Classes 1 through 60 must be single-crown plants except trailers and species, which may be multiple-crown. All Saintpaulia species and variations, without exception, may be entered in Class 3 or Class 55.
9. Any number of new cultivars may be entered, provided they have been originated by the exhibitor from hybridization, from purchased seed, or from mutation, or the released rights in writing from the hybridizer have been given to the exhibitor for purchased seedlings. New cultivars may be entered by number or name, and the entry tag must indicate whether it is a new cultivar from seed or mutation. For judging purposes only, a random number will then be assigned to each new cultivar by entries. The name or hybridizer number of the new cultivars will be revealed after the completion of judging. A sport (mutant) may be exhibited as a “Sport of_____________.” If a name has been given to the sport, the name in parenthesis may follow, such as “Sport of ‘Valencia’ (‘Dale’s Dream’).” New cultivars must not have been previously
shown in an AVSA Convention Show.
10. Gesneriads (other than African violets) may be exhibited in protective containers, and natural-colored mulch may be used on the soil surface.
11. Petrocosmeas must be blooming to be entered properly. Non-blooming Petrocosmeas may not receive good scores in the category of ornamental factors other than bloom, such as in Class 80 and 133.
12. Exhibits will be judged by the merit method of judging. The decision of the judges will be final unless in conflict with AVSA rules or rules of the schedule. Only qualified AVSA judges will be permitted to serve as judges.
13. Only blue ribbon winners will be eligible to receive special awards.
14. Any African violet entered in any of the collection classes, receiving a blue ribbon, will be eligible for other awards.
15. All African violets entered in the Holtkamp Memorial Collection, Class 6, must be AVSA-registered Optimara and/or Rhapsodie plants and must be different
plants of the same type.
16. All African violets entered in the Texas-hybridized Collections, Class 4 & 5, Holtkamp Memorial Collection, Class 6, Robinson Collection, Class 7, Buckeye Collection, Class 8, Russian/Ukrainian Collection, Class 9, and Lyndon Lyon Collection, Class 10, must be AVSA-registered.
17. Only one collection may be entered by an exhibitor in each class, AVSA Collections, Classes 1, 2, and 3, Texas Collections, Classes 4 and 5, Holtkamp Memorial Collection, Class 6, Robinson Collection, Class 7, Buckeye Collection, Class 8, Russian/Ukrainian Collection, Class 9, and Lyndon Lyon Collection, Class 10.
18. AVSA will afford all possible protection to exhibits but will not be responsible for any damage or loss.
19. Exhibits must be checked out on Saturday night, June 1, 2019. Instructions for checkout will be given at convention.
DESIGN DIVISION
Rules and Regulations
1. Exhibitors – Both amateur and commercial AVSA members in good standing and registered at this convention are eligible to enter exhibits in this division.
2. Entries – Entries will be accepted Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Only members on Wednesday tours or AVSA Board members may enter from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Design entry book will close at 9 p.m. Those desiring to enter designs after 6 p.m. must notify the Design Entry Reservation Chair in writing by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Messages may be left at the convention registration desk.
3. Each exhibitor may have only one exhibit per class and is limited to a total of eight exhibits in Classes 82 through 95 and one in each of the container garden
Classes 96 through 100.
4. Design work – Exhibitors will be permitted to work on their designs until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. This time will be strictly enforced. Designers may replace blooms and touch up designs on Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 6:30 a.m. until 8 a.m. but must be out of the showroom by 8 a.m.
5. Procedure for getting supplies from commercials at convention is found at http://www.avsa.org/conventions-2019 under Supplies for Designers.
6. Index card – All exhibits must have a 3”x5” card listing the African violet cultivars and other plant materials (if known). A written subtitle may also be included on the card.
7. Design Reservations – Advance written reservations are required for all design classes. Anyone desiring to enter designs must send a completed reservation
form from the 2019 AVSA Convention Show Schedule pages (available at http://www.avsa.org/conventions-2019 under Design Division Reservation or from the AVSA office in Beaumont, TX by regular mail or by email (following the format of the printed form). Reservations may be made as soon as the convention packet is available; the deadline for reservations will be May 6, 2019. Send or email reservations to Design Entry Reservations Chairman, Irene Harney, 8323 Chivalry, San Antonio, TX 78254,
viharney@sbcglobal.net. All requests for reservations will be confirmed either by postcard or email. If you need to cancel your design reservation, please let us know so that space can be used by another entrant on the waiting list. To cancel confirmed reservations or ask questions, you may email Irene or phone her at 210-684-3598.
8. No part of any design may touch or extend beyond the confines of the niche or space limitations, unless otherwise permitted.
9. AVSA will afford all possible protection to exhibits but will not be responsible for any damage or loss.
HORTICULTURE DIVISION – COMMERCIAL
Rules and Regulations
1. Only commercial AVSA members in good standing and registered at this convention are eligible to enter this division. All commercial exhibitors are eligible to enter the Design Division.
2. All commercial members are allowed to enter all design and commercial classes without being excluded from any other commercial classes and may also enter a display table and a showcase.
3. For dates and times for entering exhibits, please refer to Rule 2 under HORTICULTURE DIVISION AMATEUR.
4. All plants must be correctly named and must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three months prior to convention. All African violets must be in bloom and must be single-crown plants, except trailers and species.
5. In the Specimen Plant section, exhibitors may enter any number of plants in each class, but only one plant of the same cultivar in the same class. Exhibitors may enter plants of the same cultivar in the AVSA Collection Classes 102, 103 and 104 and the Holtkamp Memorial Collection Class 105, as are entered in the other classes. Exhibitors may enter one collection in each collection class. Plants entered in the Holtkamp Memorial Collection class must be AVSA-registered Optimara/Rhapsodie plants. AVSA collection rules are the same as they are for amateurs.
6. Any African violet plant in Specimen Plants, (Section B – New Cultivars classes) Display Table, or Commercial Showcase sections may be designated as competing for the AVSA Best New Cultivar Awards. Entries may be seedlings, sports, or mutants originated by the exhibitor, or rights and ownership to them released by the hybridizer and must not have been previously shown in an AVSA Convention show. Each entry must be labeled “New Cultivar.”
7. An exhibitor entering a display table may also enter other design and commercial classes. Each display table shall contain 15 plants (no merchandise). Three, all of the same type, miniatures or semiminiatures, or miniature or semiminiature trailers, shall count as a specimen plant and shall be judged as one unit. The display must be predominantly (at least 75%) African violets. Other gesneriads may be included in the 15 plants and will be judged as one unit. AVSA will provide white table covers for display tables; however, display tables may be covered with any color or pattern at the exhibitor’s discretion.
8. Exhibits in the Commercial Showcase classes will be allotted table space sufficient for their display. Table covers will be neutral. Exhibits in these classes shall contain 6-10 plants, either miniature, semiminiature, standard, or trailing African violets, or other gesneriads. Showcases must be predominantly (75%) African violets or designs using African violets. Class 135, Commercial Showcase-Horticulture only, shall be a collection of 6-10 plants, (exhibitor may designate one plant as a unit or three plants as a unit) with NO embellishment. Class 136, Commercial Showcase-Artistic, must include a creative aspect and may include designs (flower or plant arrangements or container gardens) incorporating African violets. Showcases-Horticulture and Showcases-Artistic shall both be judged on horticultural perfection. Horticultural perfection shall be computed by finding the average points per plant in the Showcase. No merchandise will be allowed in these classes. Awards for ShowcaseHorticulture only, Class 135, shall be based 100% on horticultural perfection. Awards for Showcase-Artistic, Class 136, shall be based on 80% horticultural perfection and 20% on distinction and originality. Awards will be given for best, second-best and third-best for Display Table, Class 134, Showcase Horticulture only, Class 135, and Showcase-Artistic, Class 136.
9. In Commercial Showcases, each entry in the exhibit will be judged. Class135 shall use standard plant name and entry tags supplied by Entries. In Class 136, the exhibitor has the option to use the standard plant name tag provided by Entries, or to provide his or her own tag or diagram. The entry book number of each plant or arrangement must appear on the tag or diagram. For Class 136, no ribbon awards will be given. Instead, each showcase with all blue ribbon exhibits will receive a rosette. A point score sheet shall be given each exhibitor showing how awards were determined. (Please note: An exhibitor may choose to NOT have their Showcase judged).
10. A 6‘ table with three tiers will be furnished for each exhibitor in the Display Table, Class 134. Uniformly covered tables shall be furnished. The exhibitor may provide their own covering. Colored lights which distort or enhance the color of the plants will not be permitted.
11. Any shape and type of pot for specimen plants will be permitted except flared top pots. Supports and collars will not be permitted. Pots in the specimen plant section must be slip-potted into clean, non-decorative pots in colors such as white, green, or any neutral tone. The bottom of the pot containing the plant must be completely covered with plastic or aluminum foil. The pot is then inserted into a pot of the same size or shape. The inside pot may be of any color and may extend above the rim of the outside pot. Exceptions to slippotting are self-contained reservoirs (i.e., Oyama, Moist-Rite, etc.) in colors such as white, green, black, or any neutral tone. Pots in the Display Table class do not have to be covered and may be elevated and tilted with individual pot holders.
12. Signs, cards, or codes identifying the exhibitor may not be displayed on the display tables or commercial showcases prior to judging.
13. Exhibits will be judged by the merit method of judging. The decision of the judges is final unless in conflict with AVSA rules or rules of the schedule. Only qualified AVSA judges will be permitted to serve as judges.
14. Only blue ribbon winners will be eligible to receive awards.
15. Exhibits in the Display Table class and the Commercial Showcase classes will not count toward Commercial Sweepstakes or Design Sweepstakes Awards.
16. Rosettes will be awarded as merited to the exhibitors receiving first, second, and third highest number of points in each Display Table and Commercial Showcase class. An Honorable Mention Rosette will be awarded to the exhibitor receiving the fourth highest number of points.
17. AVSA will afford all possible protection to exhibits but will not be responsible for any damage or loss.
18. To reserve a display table, space for a commercial showcase or for further information, contact Kathy Bell, 9611 E. Blanding Lane, Tucson, AZ 85747, email bellkk@peoplepc.com. Reservations must be made no later than April 19, 2019.
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Remembering Members Who Are Deceased
Submit a Name to the AVSA Memorial List
Every year the African Violet Society of America recognizes those individuals who belonged to AVSA and/or to an Affiliated Club but are now deceased. A list is composed during the year and each individual is recognized at the Annual Meeting of the Membership during the national AVSA Convention.
To add a name to the AVSA Memorial List, please mail or email the following information:
– Full Name of the Deceased
– Most recent City/State of Deceased
– Name of individual submitting this name (required):
• Your email address
• Your phone number
Thank you for your assistance in compiling the Memorial List.
Jill Jensen
AVSA Resolutions Committee Chairman
memorial@avsa.org
9605 Saint Clement Circle, Lincoln NE 69526
2020 Memorial List
Lest We Forget
- Georgene Albrecht, Pennsylvania
- Wilson Bygott, CANADA
- Nancy Carr, Ohio
- Celesta Cirkl, Virginia
- Bill Foster, Texas
- Fred Grafelmann, California
- Therese Lynam, Florida
- Gini McCanne, California
- Judy Millstone, Arizona
- Richard Nicholas, Texas
- Iona Pair, Tennessee
- Shirley Peck, Florida
- Edna Rourke, Connecticut
- Tom Savage, Texas
- Lynne Wilson, Florida
- Al Armstrong, Louisiana
- Barbara Kelly, Texas
- Sue Stout, Arizona
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