African violet plant anamed Improved Delaware

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Delaware characterized by its large, single violet-shaped, purplish red flowers with frilled edges and occasional white trace on a petal; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green oval, 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 Delaware, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its large, single violet-shaped, purplish red flowers with wavy edges; occasional white trace on a petal, strong, upright, flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green oval, slightly serrated leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.