The article titled "In Search of New Violets" by Dr. Jeff Smith discusses the potential for producing African violets with multiple bloom stalks, fantasy flowers, and variegated foliage through hybridization. The author suggests using different species and hybrids to achieve these traits, but notes that certain traits, such as true red flowers and specific types of variegation, are difficult to breed for. The article also mentions the possibility of naming and registering sports of African violet species, but provides guidelines for doing so.