Violets: the incredible shrinking violets can send you into olfactory overload
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The U.S. floral industry's manipulation of fragrant violets to produce blossoms that could be made into a bouquet resulted in flowers lacking in scent. Fragrant parma violets were difficult to find because many had become diseased, but one woman was determined to bring them back to this country. She imported some from Britain, propagated them, and they became more widely available. The best way to enjoy scented violets is in a pot on a cool windowsill within reach of the nose.
Publication Name: American Horticulturist
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0096-4417
Year: 1996
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Native violets; from woodland ground covers to rock garden speciments, these spring bloomers are as diverse as they are graceful
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The suitability of violetes in a wide variety of garden settings due to their occurrence as native species in most areas and climates of North America are described. By knowing the climate and soil of an area where a species is native, the gardener will know the conditions needed for its successful cultivation.
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2000
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Shaping fashion: From bustles to bloomers
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Hoop was considered one of the most uncomfortable garments worn by women, which in the mid-1700s was designed to exaggerate the wearer's hips by much as twelve to sixteen inches. The hoop wearer's difficulties were lessened when hoop petticoat was introduced in the mid-1800s.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2003
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