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Posts Tagged ‘floral etiquette’

The Violet’s Bittersweet Victory: Triumph in Illinois, Tribulation in Fashion

A Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia or Viola papilionacea) or a Marsh Blue Violet (Viola cucullata) faces the sun.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 1, 1908 On this day, dear readers, a most curious confluence of events occurred in the world of flora and fashion. While the humble violet ascended to official glory in one corner…

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