Does this look to you like THE classic pansy?

I've been learning a lot about pansies while trying to track down the origin of this seed mix. These came from Select Seeds and they call them Viola x williamsiana 'Historic Florist Mix'. The catalog description says "These sprightly smaller pansies with expressive whiskery faces and a light sweet fragrance are just what you are looking for if the six pack specials of huge floppy sort just don't tickle your fancy. Called tufted pansies way back in the 1800's."

I agree completely with the first sentence, but I'm not sure about the second, nor the name. . ..

reBlogged to pansy

Posted by Entangled Reblogged by Old Roses to pansy on 2008-05-29, 06:31:51

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