"Cherry Sparkles (7946) 10/08/1993 (S. Sorano) Semidouble-double pink frilled pansy/red speckles, fuchsia sparkle edge. Medium green, plain, quilted. Large"

The above information is listed in FC2, which is a database maintained by AVSA of registered and listed AVs. It is not listed online, but one can purchase the program through AVSA. To interpret the information.....the name of the hybrid, the registration number, if any, in parentheses, the date registered, the name of the hybridizer. Then, the blossom description, starting with type of blossom, color, and features, such as fantasy or edge. Then, the leaf description, starting with color, shape, texture. Then, the size of the plant.

Since there was a show/sale near you, there is a club also. I would encourage you to join the club for good friendship, helpful information form knowledgeable people, and a wonderful source of AVs that want to come live in your home.

Welcome to the forum!

Barbara

Thanks Barbara! Still debating whether to join my local group. My mom is living with me, and I am taking care of her full time. So pretty much if I joined, she would have to go to meetings and such with me. We shall see.....
lol, we may be filling our house with AVs between the 2 of us. :-)

Thanks for the info on the Cherry Sparkles, and your explaination of what everything means and how it is listed. I may have to get that program you are talking about. Is it very expensive?

Oh, forgot to mention in my last post that I am *Impatiently* waiting for my "Growing to Show" book. Yes, VERY impatiently! lol

I love Fisherman's Paradise. It grows well on its own, it has gorgeous variegation and it is very floriferous.

Good Choice!!!

I.

PS My Mom only likes to grow what can be eaten. You will be lucky if you both will share this hobby.

I checked the AVSA website regarding the FC2 program. It is $40.00 for non-members, and $27.50 for members. I find it invaluable as a reference for me, since I haven't yet memorized the details about the 17,000+ AVs listed! For example, unless I have marked a plant as a trailer, I may not realize that all those suckers I removed were growing on a trailing variety.....

I also pay for the updates, which are done several times a year and are easy to download.

Since we are sort of coming up on the holiday season, a membership to AVSA and the FC2 program make wonderful gifts.

I would be THRILLED if my mother would attend meetings at an AV club. She has no interest in it, and I guess being 3200 miles away doesn't help.... So, if it is something your mom would enjoy also, how blessed you are.

Barbara