African Violets and Gesneriads: November BINGO, let the game begin!, 1 by critterologist

critterologist wrote:
Now for a quick bonus call....

'Deer Trail'

The reason for no guessing on this one is that I think the label is wrong. Also, I can't take another round like the last! LOL

The pictured plant was labeled 'Deer Path' when I bought it from VG.
Deer Path (J. Gehr) Double ivory bell/blue fantasy. Dark green, plain. Semiminiature trailer

Here is the description which made me think I had 'Deer Trail' instead when this one bloomed.
Deer Trail (6414) 11/05/1986 (P. Harris) Single orchid. Medium green, plain, round. Semiminiature trailer

Currently, Violet Gallery's catalog lists both a "Deer Trail" and a "Deer Path Trail," making me think perhaps there is a third unregistered variety in the mix. However, the First Class database now has an alternate photo added to it for 'Deer Path' -- a photo supplied by the Violet Gallery! -- which is definitely my plant.

The shape of the bloom is definitely a bell, but there is no blue fantasy, and there is a definite pink blush to the bloom. I am thinking that the real answer is that VG and I have a *sport* of 'Deer Path'.

What do you think?

It's pretty, regardless.... ;-)