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African Violets
crystalchild

Patented African Violets

17 years ago

A few months ago, I purchased a few sets of Optimara violet leaves from Selective Gardener. I'm aware that many of Optimara violets are patented.

My question is, am I allowed to sell/give away the babies from these leaves as long as I do not propagate any further?

I e-mailed Selective Gardener a few weeks ago, and asked the same question, but I have never received a reply. (Sigh.)

Also, do you know any patented varieties other than those from Holtkamp? Is there any way to know which varieties are patented?

Akiko

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