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Carol Dexter explains what a "sport" is, what to look for in a plant that has "sported," and how to determine if the new plant is unique enough for registration with AVSA. Find "Be a Good Sport" on page 22 in this issue.

June Pistono shares "A Novice's Attempt at Seedlings" on page 49. From noticing a seed pod on one of her plants, June explains how to harvest and plant the seeds, what to look for as the seedlings grow, and how to "pot them up" into individual pots.

Tally Time 2009, compiled by Susan Anderson. is on pages 18 and 19 in this issue. This is a listing of the African violet varieties and species t hat havfe won the greatest number of awards throughout the last year. many of our members consider this annual list a valuable tool in helping them select top show winners for their violet collections.

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Convention Update … Deadline Approaching
Good news! The registration deadline for the AVSA convention in Raleigh has been extended to March 8, 2010. Therefore members can still get the "Package" deal at the lowest rate to include the early booking to the hotel. Download the Convention Pages, print and mail along with payment to: AVSA Office, 2375 North Street, Beaumont, TX 77702-1722 by February 25, 2010. Reservations for the Hilton North Raleigh must be made by March 11, 2010. Call Hilton Reservations at 1-800-445-8667 or use the “Book Reservations Online” link on the Convention Page: www.avsa.org/NationalConvention.html . Our group code is AVS.

Ron Davidson, President

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