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Roses may be red, but violets are not really blue. More mauveish, really. However, the sweet violet, Viola odorata, is certainly deliciously scented and, in its own, much more delicate way, as lovely ...

Have you ever smelled sweet violets? If you live in Southern California, the chances are slim when considering the probability of engaging in this unique olfactory experience. During almost forty ...

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