Quotes and Thoughts for the Day

[NickyKnack]

viola is the genus of pansy.
Johnny jump ups are also viola.

Those look like a hybrid variety.

Thanks for clearing that up. I wondered about that.

 

[Blooie]

You said that, but those aren't Pansies. They are Violas.

Are they in the same family? They look similar, but they cost more.

Yep, but same family. Faces are pretty similar! My granddaughter called them "Johnny Jumphoppers" when she was little. We still do!

 

[NickyKnack]

Yep, but same family.  Faces are pretty similar!  My granddaughter called them "Johnny Jumphoppers" when she was little.  We still do!  

 

[BantamFan4Life]

yes!

 

[3goodeggs]

Quote: I LOVE that!!

 

[sumi]

Pretty flowers all! Here's a couple blossoming here at the lodge.

We have these and one really pale variety blooming all over the place here at the moment. Most along the roadsides, but some in gardens as well. I love them!

 

[sumi]

I see a monkey face, but For me that is natural.
I see monkeys everywhere.

Gosh, they do look just like grinning monkeys!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

We have these and one really pale variety blooming all over the place here at the moment. Most along the roadsides, but some in gardens as well. I love them!

Very nice! I always think they look like trumpets proclaiming spring's arrival.

 

[sumi]

 

[sumi]