Abstract: A new variety of African violet plant for greenhouse culture and potted plant production distinguished by its unique soft blue flowers which are characterized by petals having a fine white marginal edging, the flowers being held well above the foliage on strong upright peduncles, and by a strong growth habit that performs well under considerably less than optimum conditions.

Abstract: A new variety of African violet plant for pot plant culture distinguished by a striking blue and white bi-color flower and a profusely blooming, fast and vigorous growing plant which produces attractive light, lively green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of African violet plant for potted plant culture distinguished by its large white flowers which, in general, are uniquely arranged in a circular pattern, by its ability to produce exceptionally large, abundant and attractive foliage, and by its recurrent to continuous year around blooming habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of African violet plant for greenhouse culture and potted plant production distinguished by the purple violet coloration of its abundant flowers which are borne on strong upright peduncles and held well above a horizontally spreading abundance of variegated dark green leaves of a generally orbicular shape, the flower petals being of both light and dark coloring in each blossom and most having a fine white marginal edging, and the foliage having an attractive quilted velutinous texture which enhances the appearance of the flower mass.

Abstract: A new African violet variety distinguished by its flowers of a distinct light blue color borne in clusters on sturdy main stems to the side and somewhat above dark green and shiny foliage, its vigorous, strong and rapid growth, and the pink under sides of its abundant oval leaves.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Saintpaulia ionantha distinguished by its continuous and profuse production of vivid and well defined bi-color flowers, borne upright above the foliage on erect and rigid peduncles and exhibiting clean white petals each narrowly bordered by a bright blue margin.

Abstract: A new African violet distinguished by its vigorous growth and its continuous and profuse production of dark blue flowers borne as a bouquet above foliage of a light green color, the dark violet color of the blooms being highlighted by the bright yellow anthers at the center of each flower to make a strikingly attractive display.

Abstract: A new and distinct African Violet cultivar distinguished by its vigorous growth and profusion of blooms of a dark violet color borne on sturdy, erect peduncles, as in a bouquet above the medium green foliage of the plant. The flower is zygomorphic with three larger and two smaller petals which have ruffled edges and excellent keeping quality.

Abstract: A new and distinct African Violet plant characterized by its profuse production of white flowers, the petals of which have a bright pink, ruffled edge which gives the plant a very striking appearance. This plant has a vigorous growth habit, a compact rosette shape and abundant medium green foliage which provides an exotic color combination when the plant is in full bloom.

Abstract: A new and distinct African Violet plant characterized by its vigorous growth habit and profuse production of dark blue flowers of excellent substance and of single to semi-double form. The flower corolla is rotate and sympetalous and the flower has an excellent keeping quality.

Abstract: A new and very distinct African Violet plant distinguished by its large zygomorphic-rotate flowers which have up to seven petals of a deep purple color, each trimmed with a narrow white marginal edge. This new plant has a vigorous growth habit and blooms profusely with strong stems to hold its unique flowers high above a medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new African Violet plant distinguished by its profuse production of star-shaped flowers of a pleasing violet color, borne as in a bouquet above the medium green foliage of the plant, and by its vigorous, compact rosette-shaped growth habit.

Abstract: A new African Violet cultivar distinguished by its profuse production of medium sized, wine-red flowers of good substance and keeping quality and by its vigorous and strong growth habit which produces a compact plant of rosette form.

Abstract: A new African Violet cultivar distinguished by its profuse production of large, star-shaped, phlox pink flowers bloomed intermittently and borne upright above the foliage on strong, erect stems on a plant of generally rosette shape characterized by a strong, vigorous and rapid growth habit.

Abstract: A new variety of African Violet plant distinguished by its intermittent but profusely blooming habit and its dark blue, star-shaped flowers of very large size borne as a cyme on strong, upright stems, the plant having a rapid growth rate and a compact rosette shape.

Abstract: A new and distinct African Violet cultivar characterized by its intermittent blooming habit and its profuse production of blossoms when flowering, and by its large, star-shaped, flowers which are borne in a cluster above the foliage on strong, upright stems, the flowers being particularly graced by their gently ruffled petals.

Abstract: A new and distinct African Violet cultivar distinguished by its very double, wine-red flowers which have up to seven petaloids. This new plant is also distinguished by its compact rosette form, its vigorous growth habit and its very good keeping qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct African Violet cultivar distinguished by its very large, purple-red wine colored flowers which are produced profusely and borne in a bouquet above a bed of medium green foliage, the plant being further distinguished by its compact rosette form, rapid growth rate and its vigorous and strong growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct African Violet cultivar distinguished by its profuse production of shell pink flowers which have striking dark pink eyes and which comprise three large and two smaller petals. This plant has a vigorous growth habit and the flowers are borne on strong, erect stems which present them as a bouquet above a relatively flat bed of medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Mara is provided. This cultivar exhibits a compact rosette growth habit, dark green pubescent foliage, and forms in abundance on upright peduncles attractive single zygomorphic-rotate bicolored flowers which are medium violet-blue with white undulated petal margins. The plant advantageously has a very floriferous habit with the flowering continuing for many weeks following its onset. Dark green pubescent foliage is formed comprising oval leaves with a waxy overall surface, a repand and crenate margin, a broad apex, and a cordate base. Susceptibility to African violet diseases has not been observed to date.