by Pauline Bartholomew
and
The African Violet Society of America, Inc.
Pauline Bartholomew, grower of prize-winning show plants and
experienced show judge, wrote and illustrated
the first Growing To
Show in 1985. Since then it has been
reprinted several times, with only minor additions.
In 2003 Pauline gave AVSA all rights to this book, and we
have done our best to preserve her wisdom and guidance as we bring Growing to Show up to date.
Pauline’s illustrated “how-to” steps and detailed writing
cover every aspect of culture. Much of
the original text has not changed, but new research and new products have added
to our knowledge and we have added information on
blossom and foliage types,
water quality and watering methods,
pH testing,
pesticides,
light options,
saintpaulia species,
the new taxonomy, and
growing and showing miniatures and semiminiatures.
A note to beginning growers:
Welcome! This book is for you,
too. Although the title is Growing To Show, it is an excellent
resource for everyone who loves African violets and wishes to nurture them to
their prime condition including experienced growers who have grown and shown
award-winning African violets for many years.
AVSA members: $16.00 (including shipping within the
Non-members: $24.75 (including shipping within the