Ep 6. Please Buy My Violets

Please Buy My Violets is the sixth episode of the first season of Petticoat Junction. The episode originally premiered on CBS on October 27, 1963, and was directed by Richard Whorf.

The episode opens with the Bradley sisters, Betty Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Billie Jo, trying to find a way to earn money. Their uncle Joe, who owns the Shady Rest Hotel, suggests they sell violets to the traveling salesmen who frequently pass through the town. The girls are hesitant at first but ultimately decide to give it a try.

Meanwhile, Uncle Joe is dealing with his own financial troubles. He owes $500 in back taxes and is worried about losing the hotel. His attempts to find a solution lead him to visit Sam Drucker at his general store, where he discovers that Sam is in possession of a rare stamp that could be worth a lot of money.

Joe sees this as an opportunity to pay off his debt and decides to try and convince Sam to sell him the stamp. However, Sam is not interested in selling and instead suggests that Joe try and raise the money through a bake sale or auction.

The Bradley sisters' violet selling efforts don't go as smoothly as they had hoped. They are met with little interest from the salesmen, who believe the violets may have been sprayed with pesticides. However, they eventually strike up a deal with a kindly salesman who agrees to buy all of their violets.

Things take a turn for the worse when Joe accidentally destroys the violets, leaving the girls with no income. Bobbie Jo comes up with the idea to turn the failed violet venture into a tourist attraction by creating a sign that reads "See the World's Only Unsprayed Violets" and charging people to come and view the ruined plants.

The idea turns out to be a success, with people flocking to the hotel to see the unusual attraction. The Bradley sisters make enough money to pay off their debts, and Joe realizes that sometimes the most unlikely ideas can lead to success.

Overall, Please Buy My Violets is a charming episode that showcases the creativity and determination of the Bradley sisters and the resourcefulness of Uncle Joe. It also highlights the importance of community and working together to overcome difficult situations.