Viola beckwithii

[ronm]

...... and thanks so much to the 'wag' who sent me this link to aid in my search for information,       

http://americanviolasociety.org/


Edit -
N.B. - a 'wag' is a humorous or droll person ; a wit.

[Lesley Cox]

I very much like that link Ron and it's such a good idea as well. We had a period last year when library fines were payable in non-perishable food instead of money to the local Council's coffers. I think the police traffic dept could do the same with speeding fines for a certain period of time, and the Council could too, for parking fines. 

Last night I went to a lovely concert (NZSO) but the first two pieces were almost soporific, Mozart's 29th Symphony and a Bach double Concerto for 2 violins. Beautifully performed but I'm so tired lately that I had a real job to keep awake. After the interval was better, Beethoven's 7th, and very dramatic indeed. I love this symphony, the very first music I ever heard on a long haul flight between LA and the UK.

OK, sorry to go so far off-topic. It was the Viola Society that did it.

[Gerdk]

What month do you see the first signs of growth Gerd?

Sorry, Ron. I have to admit that I don't remember this exactly. Also I have difficulties to set apart the differences concerning start of growth between Vv. beckwithii, trinervata and sheltonii.
I just remember that either beckwithii or trinervata this season had an early single leaf before the rest came later. Viola sheltonii flowered this year in May.
Did you have the opportunity to have a look into Doretta Klabers 'Violets of the United States'? If not, this surely will wetten your appetite.

Gerd

[Virpi]

Doretta Klabers 'Violets of the United States'

Thank you, for mentioning this book, ordered it from Amazon right away .

[ronm]

Sorry, Ron. I have to admit that I don't remember this exactly. Also I have difficulties to set apart the differences concerning start of growth between Vv. beckwithii, trinervata and sheltonii.
I just remember that either beckwithii or trinervata this season had an early single leaf before the rest came later. Viola sheltonii flowered this year in May.
Did you have the opportunity to have a look into Doretta Klabers 'Violets of the United States'? If not, this surely will wetten your appetite.

Gerd

That's OK Gerd, I was only wondering really to see if there is any difference between its appearance in cultivation and in nature. No matter what I do with the high altitude Frits I can't hold them back to get them flowering at the same time as those in nature. I just wondered if it would be the same with this Viola.
I hadn't heard of this book but will certainly be taking a look. Thanks for the recommendation. It sounds as if it is maybe something special.
Thanks again for your input Gerd.

Lovely post Lesley. I'm sure nobody minds going off thread in this particular direction, 

[ronm]

Does anyone know where this book can be bought from please? All the usual outlets don't seem to stock it 

As an aside, I thought the SRGC had a bookstore. I can't seem to find it here on the site pages. Is it on line?..... does it indeed exist?.....or have I dreamt it?

[Martinr]

Ron, both alibris and abebooks have 2nd hand copies for sale

[ronm]

Thanks Martin, I'll take a look.

[Maggi Young]

As an aside, I thought the SRGC had a bookstore. I can't seem to find it here on the site pages. Is it on line?..... does it indeed exist?.....or have I dreamt it?

The SRGC book list online is no longer available online. You can find the  up to date list by contacting the
SRGC Publications Manager, David Shaw at delftdavidATgmail.com  - replacing the AT with @

[ronm]

I will do that Maggi, thanks.

Christmas coming and books are always a good standby I find

[Maggi Young]

The SRGC book list online is no longer available online. You can find the  up to date list by contacting the
SRGC Publications Manager, David Shaw at delftdavidATgmail.com  - replacing the AT with @

  The booklist as at July 2012 is available in the July Secretary's Pages booklet,  which is also posted for download from the main web pages ( http://www.srgc.net/site/index.php/extensions/notice-board )
Here is a lo-res version of that booklet for the Forum :   SRGC_Sec_PagesJuly2012.pdf (180.14 kB - downloaded 478 times.)
The booklist info is on pages 12 to 14

[Gerdk]

Sorry, Ron. I have to admit that I don't remember this exactly. Also I have difficulties to set apart the differences concerning start of growth between Vv. beckwithii, trinervata and sheltonii.
I just remember that either beckwithii or trinervata this season had an early single leaf before the rest came later. Viola sheltonii flowered this year in May.
Did you have the opportunity to have a look into Doretta Klabers 'Violets of the United States'? If not, this surely will wetten your appetite.

Gerd

Maybe this is still of interest.
Today during a very short visit in my bitterly cold greenhouse I found first growth of Viola beckwithii. Because we experience an extraordinary cold springtime I guess the end of February or beginning of March will be the normal start for Viola beckwithii.

Gerd

[Maggi Young]

I as interested to see on the NARGS Forum that there are plants coming into growth andflower there.... from "sierrrainshadow" (John Weiser)  in Nevada and Jim Hatchett i n Idaho.

 (For those not visiting he NARGS forum regularly , you'll discover that Ron's been "over there" too, discussing this lovely plant)

[Gerdk]

Maybe this is still of interest.
Today during a very short visit in my bitterly cold greenhouse I found first growth of Viola beckwithii. Because we experience an extraordinary cold springtime I guess the end of February or beginning of March will be the normal start for Viola beckwithii.
Gerd

Viola beckwithii is flowering just now - not as compact as in nature but nevertheless the flowers are very showy.
I add a pic of (not related) Viola chelmea - hoping this will be of interest also.

Gerd

[ebbie]

Gerd, a superb plant. This did germinate only this year?

 I've Viola beckwithii sown in January 2012 after a ga3-treatment. Unfortunately, until now without success.