African violet plant

Abstract

An African violet named Montana which is a mutation of Gigi, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,146. Montana has white flowers with blue tinging in the centers. The flowers are carried on strong, upright flower stems, and the plant is fast growing and has a compact growing habit. Initial flowering is 7-8 weeks after potting. Montana has green leaves with smooth edges, the leaves having a hairy and velvety texture.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of African violet known by the cultivar name Montana and characterized by the combined features of white flowers, having blue centers, the flowers being carried on strong, upright flower stems; fast growing and compact growing habit, with initial flowering being on 5-7 stems 7-8 weeks after potting, and oblong leaves having smooth edges and hairy and velvety texture.