African violet plant named Improved Virginia

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Virginia characterized by its single violet-shaped, bright pink flowers with frilled edges and darker center; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green oval to heart-shaped, slightly serrated leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Virginia, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped, bright pink flowers with frilled edges and darker center; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green oval to heart-shaped, slightly serrated leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.