Best Varieties of African Violets
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2023 Best Varieties
2022 Best Varieties
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Buckeye Nostalgia 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Carolina Elegant Affair 07/31/2017 (L. Abplanalp) Single-semidouble white ruffled star/pink patches. Variegated medium green and white, quilted, wavy. Standard
Frozen in Time 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Precious Red 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Jersey Snow Flakes 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Picasso 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
Rose Bouquet 04/12/2001 (G.T. Smith) Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Buckeye Seductress 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Edge of Darkness 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
Rob’s Vanilla Trail 11/21/2003 (R. Robinson) Double cream to blush white pansy. Dark green, quilted, serrated, pointed. Semiminiature trailer
Tiger 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
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Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
Pixie Blue 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
Hunter’s Kashmir 07/17/2019 (K. Muzalewski) Semidouble lavender frilled pansy/purple edge. Variegated dark green and cream, ruffled. Large
Jolly Orchid 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
Rebel’s Rose Bud 11/12/2003 (R. Bann) Double light pink two-tone star/ruffled fuchsia edge. Variegated dark green and cream, pointed, quilted/red back. Standard
Rob’s Boolaroo 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Cajun’s Coujon 12/07/2013 (B. Thibodeaux) Single pink two-tone pansy/dark raspberry sparkle edge. Variegated medium green, cream and pink, quilted. Large
Harbor Blue 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
The Alps 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single-semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
Steffano’s Azure Diamonds 03/21/2019 (S. Covolo) Single-semidouble light blue pansy/darker rays and veining on tips and edges. Dark green, plain, quilted, serrated. Large
Amethyst 11/26/1957 (Armacost & Royston) Single red-orchid. Heart-shaped, quilted, glossy. Standard
2021 Best Varieties
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Vanilla Trail 11/21/2003 (R. Robinson) Double cream to blush white pansy. Dark green, quilted, serrated, pointed. Semiminiature trailer
Buckeye Seductress 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Jersey Snow Flakes 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Precious Red 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Rob’s Boolaroo 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Rose Bouquet 04/12/2001 (G.T. Smith) Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Picasso 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Frozen in Time 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Tiger 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
Buckeye Nostalgia 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Irish Flirt 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Double bright green and white frilled star. Medium green, wavy. Semiminiature
Pixie Blue 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
Jolly Orchid 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
Bob Serbin 09/21/1995 (J. Brownlie) Semidouble red sticktite pansy/thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Standard
Carolina Elegant Affair 07/31/2017 (L. Abplanalp) Single-semidouble white ruffled star/pink patches. Variegated medium green and white, quilted, wavy. Standard
Edge of Darkness 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
Powwow 06/15/1992 (K. Stork) Semidouble red pansy. Variegated green and cream, plain. Standard
Rainbow’s Quiet Riot (R. Wasmund) Semidouble blue-purple large star/white fantasy. Dark green, round, scalloped. Standard
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
Blue Dragon 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Hunter’s Kashmir 07/17/2019 (K. Muzalewski) Semidouble lavender frilled pansy/purple edge. Variegated dark green and cream, ruffled. Large
Ness’ Satin Rose 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double rose-mauve two-tone star. Dark green, quilted, scalloped/red back. Semiminiature
2020 Best Varieties
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Precious Red 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Jolly Orchid 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
Picasso 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Buckeye Seductress 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Blue Dragon 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Rob’s Boolaroo 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Rob’s Vanilla Trail 11/21/2003 (R. Robinson) Double cream to blush white pansy. Dark green, quilted, serrated, pointed. Semiminiature trailer
Buckeye Nostalgia 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Frozen in Time 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Jersey Snow Flakes 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Powwow 06/15/1992 (K. Stork) Semidouble red pansy. Variegated green and cream, plain. Standard
Rose Bouquet 04/12/2001 (G.T. Smith) Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. Standard
The Alps 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single-semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
Carolina Elegant Affair 07/31/2017 (L. Abplanalp) Single-semidouble white ruffled star/pink patches. Variegated medium green and white, quilted, wavy. Standard
Edge of Darkness 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
Hunter’s Kashmir 07/17/2019 (K. Muzalewski) Semidouble lavender frilled pansy/purple edge. Variegated dark green and cream, ruffled. Large
![LE-Karusel' [LE-Carousel] 05/24/2018 (E. Lebetskaia) Single white large ruffled star/red patches. Variegated medium green and white, serrated. Standard (Russ/Ukr)](https://africanvioletsocietyofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/LE-Karusel-Photo-Credit-Judy-Musicant-80x80.jpg)
LE-Karusel’ [LE-Carousel] 05/24/2018 (E. Lebetskaia) Single white large ruffled star/red patches. Variegated medium green and white, serrated. Standard (Russ/Ukr)
Pixie Blue 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
Rebel’s Splatter Kake 01/31/1998 (R. Bann) Single-semidouble pink large fluted star/darker eye, purple fantasy, white-green edge. Medium green, spooned, quilted, glossy, serrated/red back. Large
Rob’s Chilly Willy 07/30/2005 (R. Robinson) Double silver-white star/medium blue overlay, edge. Crown variegated medium green and white, pointed. Miniature
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
Tiger 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
2019 Best Varieties
1. Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler (8745) 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
2. Jersey Snow Flakes (9820) 12/14/2007 (R.Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain quilted. Standard
3. Buckeye Nostalgia (10484) 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
4. Rob’s Boolaroo (8053) 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted, semiminiature trailer
5. Buckeye Seductress (9669) 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
6. Ness’ Crinkle Blue (8136) 01/19/1995 (D.Ness) Double dark blue stat/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
7. Picasso (6924) 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/sliver-greenback. Large
8. Precious Red (9724) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
9. Jolly Orchid (9719) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
10. Blue Dragon (9516) 2/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P.Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star / raspberry edge. Dark green, plain / red back. Large
11. Harbor Blue (6174) 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/redback. Large
12. Tiger (3433) 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
13. Rob’s Vanilla Trail (9296) 11/21/2003 (R. Robinson) Double cream to blush white pansy. Dark green, quilted, serrated, pointed. Semiminiature trailer
14. Edge of Darkness (10677) 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
![EK-Goluboglazaia Rossiia [EK-Blue-eyed Russia] 01/17/2006 (E. Korshunova) Semidouble-double bright blue large star/purple edge. Medium green, pointed. Standard (Russ/Ukr)](https://africanvioletsocietyofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/EK-Goluboglazaia-Rosiia-80x80.jpg)
15. EK-Goluboglazaia Rossiia (9567) 01/17/2006 (E. Korshunova) EK-Blue-eyed Russia Semidouble-double bright blue large star/purple edge. Medium green, pointed. Standard
16. The Alps (7813) 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single-semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
17. Precious Pink (6025) 07/05/1985 (H. Pittman) Semidouble pink. Variegated, plain Semiminiature
18. Pixie Blue (2598) 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
19. Rob’s Fuddy Duddy (7886) 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
20. Carolina Elegant Affair (10913) 07/31/2017 (L. Abplanalp) Single-semidouble white ruffled star/pink patches. Variegated medium green and white, quilted, wavy. Standard
21. Frozen In Time (9167) 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
22. Annabelle (8636) 07/18/1997 (K. Stork) Double pink two-tone star. Black-green/red back. Large
23. Rhapsodie Clementine (8341) 12/14/1995 (Holtkamp) Single light blue ruffled star. Dark green, pointed, serrated/red back. Standard
24. Cajun’s Coujon (10633) 12/07/2013 (B. Thibodeaux) Single pink two-tone pansy/dark raspberry sparkle edge. Variegated medium green, cream and pink, quilted. Large
25. Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
2018 Best Varieties List
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Jersey Snow Flakes 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Picasso 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Jolly Orchid 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
Precious Red 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Buckeye Nostalgia 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Buckeye Seductress 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Frozen in Time 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
The Alps 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single-semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
Powwow 06/15/1992 (K. Stork) Semidouble red pansy. Variegated green and cream, plain. Standard
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy 06/02/1993 (R. Robinson) Semidouble dark mauve-purple sticktite pansy. Dark green, quilted. Semiminiature
Blue Dragon 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
Rob’s Boolaroo 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Harbor Blue 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Ann 06/01/1987 (B. Bryant) Double rose-pink frilled/two-tone center, edge. Variegated dark green, white, some pink, longifolia, quilted, cupped, glossy, ruffled. Large
Rose Bouquet 04/12/2001 (G.T. Smith) Double pink frilled star/darker eye. Mosaic variegated medium green, pink and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Cirelda 03/01/1979 (P. Tracey) Double pink two-tone. Quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Edge of Darkness 03/19/2014 (Paul Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Semidouble dark purple star/frilled white edge. Variegated dark green and ivory, serrated/red back. Large
Tiger 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
Shirl’s Hawaiian Lei 09/30/2004 (S. Sanders) Single purple pansy/white eye. Variegated medium green and white, heart-shaped. Miniature
Wrangler’s Dixie Celebration 06/29/1981 (W. Smith) Double pink. Variegated, quilted. Large
Annabelle 07/18/1997 (K. Stork) Double pink two-tone star. Black-green/red back. Large
![Goluboi Tuman [Blue Mist] 01/17/2006 (K. Morev) Double light blue large ruffled star/white edge. Dark green, round, wavy. Standard (Russ/Ukr)](https://africanvioletsocietyofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Goluboi-Tuman-80x80.jpg)
Goluboi Tuman [Blue Mist] 01/17/2006 (K. Morev) Double light blue large ruffled star/white edge. Dark green, round, wavy. Standard
2016 Best Varieties List
Precious Red (9724) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Rob’s Chilly Willy (9461) 07/30/2005 (R. Robinson) Double silver-white star/medium blue overlay, edge. Crown variegated medium green and white, pointed. Miniature
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler(8745) 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Cajun’s Fair Maiden (10636) 12/07/2013 (B. Thibodeaux) Semidouble-double pink frilled pansy/darker eye, variable thin raspberry sparkle edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, heart-shaped, quilted. Standard
Frozen in Time (9167) 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white pansy/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Ness’ Crinkle Blue (8136) 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Boolaroo (8053) 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Jersey Snow Flakes (9820) 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Optimara Little Ruby (6957) 11/19/1988 (Holtkamp) Single-semidouble purple-red. Medium green, ovate, pointed, hairy, glossy. Miniature
Yukako – unknown/from Japan – sticktite single starts of blue with green center stripes. Medium green quilted foliage. Standard
Buckeye Celebration (8879) 08/10/2000 (P. Hancock) Semidouble light purple star/dark purple and cranberry fantasy, cranberry ruffled edge. Variegated dark green, pink and cream, plain/red back. Large
Buckeye Nostalgia (10484) 01/05/2012 (P. Hancock) Semidouble pale blue ruffled pansy. Variegated medium green and cream. Standard
Buckeye Seductress (9669) 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large
Cajun’s Lil Joy (10639) 12/07/2013 (B. Thibodeaux) Semidouble pink pansy/darker mottling. Variegated medium green, cream and pink, plain/red back. Semiminiature
Funambule (9660) 06/08/2006 (N. Robitaille/D. Croteau) Semidouble dark blue pansy/white and pink fantasy. Variegated dark green and pink, plain. Standard
Irish Flirt (7577) 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Double bright green and white frilled star. Medium green, wavy. Semiminiature
Jersey Girl Trail (10374) 11/22/2010 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble fuchsia pansy. Medium green girl foliage. Miniature trailer
Jolly Orchid (9719) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins) Double white star/light pink blush. Medium green, serrated. Semiminiature
Optimara Little Hopi II (8958) 01/31/2001 (Holtkamp) Single-semidouble pink/purple fantasy. Medium green, plain, pointed, glossy, hairy/red back. Semiminiature
Persian Prince (8266) 07/28/1995 (S. Sorano) Semidouble medium blue pansy. Medium green, ovate, scalloped girl foliage. Miniature
Picasso (6924) 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large (CA)
Rainbow’s Quiet Riot (R. Wasmund) Semidouble blue-purple large star/white fantasy. Dark green, round, scalloped. Standard
Rebel’s Splatter Kake (8695) 01/31/1998 (R. Bann) Single-semidouble pink large fluted star/darker eye, purple fantasy, white-green edge. Medium green, spooned, quilted, glossy, serrated/red back. Large
Rob’s Antique Rose (8451) 05/23/1996 (R. Robinson) Semidouble silver-rose sticktite frilled pansy/darker shading, some silver-green tips. Dark green, pointed, glossy, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
2015 Best Varieties List
Milky Way Trail (7169) 08/01/1989 (J. Stahl) Single-semidouble white pansy. Medium green, heartshaped, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Precious Red (9724) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red back. Miniature
Rob’s Boolaroo (8053) 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Rob’s Chilly Willy (9461) 07/30/2005 (R. Robinson) Double silver-white star/medium blue overlay, edge. Crown variegated medium green and white, pointed. Miniature
Orchard’s Bumble Magnet (8479) 08/21/1996 (R. Wilson) Double pink star. Medium green, plain, pointed. Miniature (Western)
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler(8745) 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Gleeful Elf (8761) 10/28/1998 (H. Pittman) Double dark blue/white edge. Dark green, plain. Miniature
Irish Flirt (7577) 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Double bright green and white frilled star. Medium green, wavy. Semiminiature
Marshlands (5517) 09/16/1983 (B. Sisk) Double pink/darker eye. Variegated dark green, cream, and rose, pointed. Large
Carolina Elegant Affair (Abplanalp) (Not registered) Large sdbl. to double pale pink stars, slight white edge. Wavy, green and white variegated, standard foliage. Standard
Ness’ Crinkle Blue (8136) 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/variable thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Antique Rose (8451) 05/23/1996 (R. Robinson) Semidouble silver-rose sticktite frilled pansy/darker shading, some silver-green tips. Dark green, pointed, glossy, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Pink Buttercups (9706) 11/10/2006 (R. Robinson) Semidouble pink star/darker eye. Crown variegated dark green, pink and beige/red back. Semiminiature
Blue Dragon (9516) 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Buckeye Seductress (9669) 07/13/2006 (P. Hancock) Double dark lavender star/wide white band, green edge. Variegated medium green and cream, plain. Large (DAVS 1632)
Corkie (L. Lyon) Semidouble rose-pink star. Girl foliage. Miniature
Dolores’ Royal Prince (9362) 08/16/2004 (D. Harrington) Semidouble purple-red pansy/white edge. Light green, heart-shaped, pointed, quilted, pebbled, scalloped/red back. Miniature
Harbor Blue (6174) 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Jersey Snow Flakes (9820) 12/14/2007 (R. Kurzynski) Single-semidouble white pansy/white sparkle overlay. Variegated medium green and white, plain, quilted. Standard
Jolly Frills (9907) 03/07/2008 (H. Pittman) Semidouble burgundy-red frilled/white edge. Variegated dark green and white, wavy. Semiminiature (DAVS 1646, TX Hyb)
Jolly Wow (10733) 11/24/2014 (H. Pittman) Single-semidouble red pansy. Dark green, plain. Semiminiature (TX Hyb)
Lyon’s Red Rocket (10233) 01/27/2010 (P. Sorano/Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses) Single-semidouble red star/variable thin white frilled edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Large
Mini Papa (7382) 06/04/1990 (H. Pittman) Semidouble blue. Variegated medium green, plain. Semiminiature
Ode to Beauty (7677) 02/28/1992 (G. Cox/B. Johnson) Semidouble medium coral star/thin raspberry band, white edge. Dark green, plain, quilted. Large
Pixie Blue (2598) 09/16/1974 (L. Lyon) Single purple-blue/darker center. Plain, ovate. Miniature trailer
2014 Best Varieties List
Irish Flirt (7577) 11/07/1991 (S. Sorano) Double bright green and white frilled star. Medium green, wavy. Semiminiature
Picasso (6924) 10/04/1988 (M. Tremblay) Double light blue and white/variable white fantasy. Variegated medium green, plain/silver-green back. Large
Frozen in Time (9167) 02/03/2003 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/Sorano) Single-semidouble white star/variable lavender tinge; green edge. Variegated light green and ivory, quilted. Standard
Blue Dragon (9516) 12/17/2005 (Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano) Double light blue large frilled star/raspberry edge. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Orchard’s Bumble Magnet (8479) 08/21/1996 (R. Wilson) Double pink star. Medium green, plain, pointed. Miniature
Precious Red (9724) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Semidouble-double dark red pansy. Dark green, plain/red
Rainbow’s Quiet Riot (R. Wasmund) Semidouble blue-purple large star/white fantasy. Dark green, round, scalloped. Standard
The Alps (7813) 10/03/1992 (K. Horikoshi/H. Sawara) Single semidouble chimera white pansy/light blue stripe. Medium green, plain, quilted. Standard
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler (8745) 07/27/1998 (P. Hancock) Semidouble bright pink ruffled pansy/variable raspberry fantasy; raspberry edge. Variegated dark green, cream and pink, plain, glossy/red back. Large
Harbor Blue (6174) 02/24/1986 (T. Weber) Single light blue/darker eye. Dark green, plain/red back. Large
Ness’ Crinkle Blue (8136) 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double dark blue star/thin white edge. Dark green, quilted, serrated/red back. Semiminiature
Powwow (7708) 06/15/1992 (K. Stork) Semidouble red pansy. Variegated green and cream, plain. Standard
Precious Pink (6025) 07/05/1985 (H. Pittman) Semidouble pink. Variegated, plain. Semiminiature
Rob’s Boolaroo (8053) 03/05/1994 (R. Robinson) Semidouble light pink sticktite pansy/bright blue fantasy. Medium green, quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Tiger (3433) 06/01/1978 (I. Fredette) Semidouble dark blue-violet. Variegated. Large
Ness’ Satin Rose (8144) 01/19/1995 (D. Ness) Double rose-mauve two-tone star. Dark green, quilted, scalloped/red back. Semiminiature
Rob’s Chilly Willy (9461) 07/30/2005 (R. Robinson) Double silver-white star/medium blue overlay, edge. Crown variegated medium green and white, pointed. Miniature
Shirl’s Hawaiian Lei (9372) 09/30/2004 (S. Sanders) Single purple pansy/white eye. Variegated medium green and white, heart shaped. Miniature
Cirelda (3620) 03/07/1979 (P. Tracey) Double pink two-tone. Quilted. Semiminiature trailer
Granger’s Wonderland (3419) 05/01/1978 (Eyerdom) Semidouble light blue frilled. Plain, ruffled. Large
Jolly Jubilee (9908) 03/07/2008 (H. Pittman) Single-semidouble purple pansy. Crown variegated medium green and gold, plain. Miniature
Jolly Frills (9907) 03/07/2008 (H. Pittman) Semidouble burgundy-red frilled/white edge. Variegated dark green and white, wavy. Semiminiature
Jolly Orchid (9719) 01/15/2007 (H. Pittman) Double orchid and white pansy. Medium green, plain, quilted. Miniature
Optimara Rose Quartz (6969) 11/19/1988 (Holtkamp) Single-semidouble pink. Medium green, ovate, pointed, glossy, hairy. Miniature
Rebel’s Splatter Kake (8695) 01/31/1998 (R. Bann) Single-semidouble pink large fluted star/darker eye, purple fantasy, white green edge. Medium green spooned, quilted, glossy, serrated/red back. Large
The Honor Roll of Violets
A cultivar added to the Honor Roll must have appeared on the Best Varieties List for three consecutive years.
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Honor Roll 1997 to Present
1997
Ode to Beauty #7677 (Cox/B.Johnson)
Picasso #6924 (M. Tremblay)
1998
Ness’ Crinkle Blue #8136 (D. Ness)
International n/r (B. Johnson)
1999
Milky Way Trail #7469 (J.Stahl)
Ness’ Satin Rose #8144 (D. Ness)
2000
Powwow #7708 (K. Stork)
Rob’s Sticky Wicket #6467 (R. Robinson)
2001
Windy Day #7719 (Stork/Boone)
2003
Rainbow’s Quiet Riot (R. Wasmund)
2004
Frozen In Time #9167 (S. Sorano)
Orchard’s Bumble Magnet #8479 (R. Wilson)
2005
Rebel’s Splatter Kake #8695 (R. Bann)
2007
ACA’S Red Ember #8732 (J. Brownlie)
2008
Blue Dragon #9516 (L.Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano)
2009
Bob Serbin #8292 (J. Brownlie)
2011
Plumberry Glow #9187 (L.Lyon Greenhouses/P. Sorano)
Aca’s Red Ember #8732 (J.Brownlie)
2013
Harbor Blue #6174 (T. Weber)
2014
Rob’s Chilly Willy #8170 (R. Robinson)
Rob’s Fuddy Duddy #7886 (R. Robinson)
2018
Buckeye Cranberry Sparkler #8745 (P. Hancock)
Buckeye Seductress #9669 (P. Hancock)
Precious Red #9724 (H. Pittman)
Rob’s Boolaroo #8053 (R. Robinson)
2019
Jersey Snow Flakes #9820 (R. Kurzynski)
Buckeye Nostalgia #10484 (P. Hancock)
Jolly Orchid #9719 (H. Pittman)
Kentucky Gooseberries (D. Rollins)
2020
The Alps #7813 (K. Horikoshi)
Edge of Darkness #10677 (Paul Sorano)
2021
Carolina Elegant Affair #10913 (Linda Abplanalp)
Rob’s Vanilla Trail #9296 (Ralph Robinson)
2022
Rose Bouquet #9028 (G.T. Smith)
Pixie Blue #2598 (L. Lyon)
Hunter’s Kashmir (K. Muzalewski)
Honor Roll 1960 - 1996
1960
Azure Beauty (19) Ulery
Black Magic (32) Eyerdom
Boyce Edens (73) Nichols
Navy Bouquet (407) F. Tinari
Pink Cheer (460) Gent
Ruffled Queen (553) Ulery
White Madonna (670) Eyerdom
1961
Bridesmaid (876) Ulery
Blue Peak (862) Uley
Bud’s Strike Me Pink (1093) Brewer
Cavalier (89) Eyerdom
Crusader (867) Ulery
Cydonia (n/r) Tonkadale
Dixie Moonbeam (707) Brown
Double Pink Cloud (187) L. Lyon
Emperor Wilhelm (205) Pyle
Evelyn Johnson (757) L. Lyon
Granger Gardens Blue Nocturne (925) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Blue Pom (1014) Eyerdom
Holiday (752) L. Lyon
Mary Thompson (n/r) Eyerdom
Ohio Beautiful (419) L. Lyon
Painted Girl (443) Ulery
Pink Ideal (469) Anderson
Sea Sprite (n/r) Eyerdom
White Pride (872) Ulery
White Pride Supreme (869) Ulery
White Puff (1096) Eyerdom
1962
Bud’s Kimberly (938) Brewer
Double Black Cherry (1178) Anderson
Fascination (219) Niedert
Fischer’s Fire Dance (885) Fischer
Granger Gardens. Santa Maria (931) Eyerdom
Iris (792) Richter
Lorna Doone (346) Anderson
Meteore (n/r) Tonkadale
Pink Miracle (883) M. Vallin
T-V Vallin Pink (820) M. Vallin
Valor (794) Richter
1963
Fringed Pom Pom (n/r) M. Vallin
G.G. Dorothy Gray (1079) Eyerdom
Naomi’s Afterglo (1000) Naomi
Redderness (n/r) L. Lyon
So Sweet (973) Meeds
Sparkling Waters (807) Madison
Wilson’s Lovely Lady (971) Wilson
1964
Angel Child (n/r) M. Vallin
Beaming (972) Baxter
Blue Boy (41) Armacost & Royston
Calumet Beacon (85) Richter
Cindy (n/r) Naomi
Coon Valley (955) Wilson
Double Pink Fire (985) M. Vallin
Granger Gardens April Love (1078) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Matchmate (1018) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Pride of Rochester (1218) Eyerdom
G.G. Shag (1087) Eyerdom
Richter’s Wedgewood (1140) Richter
Wintergreen (878) Ulery
Wintry Rose (1111) Wilson
1965
Isle of Dreams (1187) L. Lyon
Jubilee (1373) F. Tinari
Lillian Jarrett (1060) F. Tinari
Richter’s Charm Song (1137) Richter
Shrill (n/r) L. Lyon
Smoke Rings (n/r) M. Vallin
Ulery’s Trifari (1234) Ulery
1966
Bloomin’ Fool (1473) Richter
Blue Chips (1340) Naomi
Fandango (1782) Eyerdom
Flash (n/r) L. Lyon
Fleet Dream (1131) Baxter
Glad Rags (n/r) L. Lyon
Granger Gardens Angela (1210) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Blue Modiste (1449) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Fair Elaine (1217) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Snow Ballet (1219) Eyerdom
Hi Hopes (1303) L. Lyon
Oriental Red (1304) L. Lyon
Richter’s Green Dawn (1138) Richter
Richter’s Red Crown (1180) Richter
1967
Delft Imperial (1326) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Fury (1216) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Never Lovelier (1213) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Sweetheart Blue (1225) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Top Sail (1212) Eyerdom
Paul Bunyan (n/r) L. Lyon
Sea Grape (n/r) West
1968
Christmas Holly (n/r) Reed
Champion’s Water Lily (1289) E. Champion
Silver Crest (1161) E. Champion
White Perfection (1471) L. Lyon
1969
Candy Lips (1461) L. Lyon
Clipper (1724) L. Lyon
Crown of Red (1462) L. Lyon
Full Stop (n/r) L. Lyon
Leawala (n/r) L. Lyon
Master Blue (1465) L. Lyon
Peak of Pink (1467) L. Lyon
Plum Tip (1468) L. Lyon
Tommie Lou (1744) Oden
1970
Cousin Janet (1547) L. Lyon
Icy Peach (1642) L. Lyon
Jolly Giant (1549) L. Lyon
My Darling (2415) Luciano
Purple Choice (n/r) L. Lyon
Red Honey (1551) L. Lyon
Strawberry Shortcake (1509) Taylor
1971
Alakazam (1723) L. Lyon
Cochise (n/r) L. Lyon
Emperor (1507) Taylor
Happy Time (1866) L. Lyon
Hello Dolly (1641) L. Lyon
Henny Backus (1725) L. Lyon
Janny (1527) Eyerdom
Lullaby (1783) Eyerdom
Magnifica (1643) L. Lyon
Pink Jester (1598) Eyerdom
Prom Queen (1533) Eyerdom
Red Cavalier (n/r) L. Lyon
Ruby (n/r) L. Lyon
Tinted Frills (n/r) L. Lyon
Wrangler (1731) L. Lyon
1973
Autumn Russet (1777) Eyerdon
Charmglo (1779) Eyerdom
Granger Gardens Pied Piper (2021) Eyerdom
1974
Ann Slocomb (1907) Lanigan
Blizzard (n/r) L. Lyon
Bullseye (n/r) L. Lyon
Creekside Moonbeams (n/r) Bea Mills
Dazzling Deceiver (1865) L. Lyon
Rhapsodie Claudia (6609) Holtkamp
Rhapsodie Elfriede (n/r) Holtkamp
Rhapsodie Gisela (6613) Holtkamp
Triple Threat (1989) L. Lyon
1975
Brigadoon (2014) Eyerdom
Butterfly White (1983) L. Lyon
Blue Reverie (2013) Eyerdom
After Dark (2117) Richter
Firebird (2018) Eyerdom
Granger’s Carefree (2221) Eyerdom
Jingle Bells (n/r) Richter
Rhapsodie Gigi (n/r) Holtkamp
Rhapsodie Ophelia (n/r) Holtkamp
1976
Chanticleer (1386) Eyerdom
Granger’s Fashionaire (2223) Eyerdom
Floral Fantasy (1986) L. Lyon
Granger’s Peach Frost (2216) Eyerdom
Granger’s Peppermint (2227) Eyerdom
Happy Harold (2169) Rienhardt
Jennifer (2006) F. Tinari
Nancy Reagan (2167) Reinhardt
Pink Panther (2109) L. Lyon
Poodle Top (2053) F. Tinari
Royalaire (2023) Eyerdom
Softique (1957) Richter
Top Dollar (2168) Reinhardt
1977
Garnet Elf (2339) Eyerdom
Like Wow (2329) L. Lyon
Mary D (2675) M. Maas
Miriam Steel (2276) Eyerdom
1978
Ballet Lisa (2898) A. Fischer
Cordelia (2466) L. Lyon
Granger’s Pink Swan (2577) Eyerdom
Pocono Mountain (n/r) DeSandis
Richter’s Step Up (2458) Richter
Starshine (2349) Eyerdom
Whirlaway (2210) L. Lyon
Wisteria (2056) F. Tinari
1979
Ballet Marta (2899) A. Fischer
Blue Storm (2464) L. Lyon
Dora Baker (2084) V. Lorenzen
Duet (n/r) Richter
Granger’s Musetta (2575) Eyerdom
Granger’s Serenity (2578) Eyerdom
Granger’s Swiss Ballet (2579) Eyerdom
Like Wow Sport (n/r) L. Lyon
Rhapsodie Mars (n/r) Holtkamp
Spring Deb (2348) Eyerdom
Vern’s Delight (2271) V. Lorenzen
1980
Becky (2669) M. Maas
Coral Caper (2727) L. Lyon
Corpus Christi (3075) Utz
Crimson Frost (2706) Eyerdom
Edith V. Peterson (2561) V. Constantinov
Gotcha (2205) L. Lyon
Granger’s Eternal Snow (2573) Eyerdom
Lavender Tempest (2709) Eyerdom
Midget Bon Bon (2282) E. Champion
Maas’ Chris (n/r) M. Maas
Mrs. Greg (2361) V. Lorenzen
Pink Viceroy (2741) Eyerdom
Pixie Blue (2598) L. Lyon
Regina (2716) Eyerdom
Sailor’s Dream (3108) E. Kolb
Tina (2680) M. Maas
The King (2698) M. Maas
The Parson’s Wife (2317) Blades
1981
Faith ( 2707) Eyerdom
Flamingo (2670) M. Maas
Helene (2885) L. Lyon
Jason (3004) M. Maas
Mark (3007) M. Maas
Orion (2069) Anderson
Ruffled Red (2679) M. Maas
Sweet Mary (2489) V. Lorenzen
1982
Alouette (2787) I. Fredette
Amazing Grace (2688) Soults
Ballet Anna (2890) A. Fischer
French Lilac (2844) J. Swift
Granger’s Starburst (2874) Eyerdom
Granger’s Sylvan Blue (2875) Eyerdom
Joyful (3168) L. Lyon
Little Delight (3169) L. Lyon
Little Jim (3005) M. Maas
Millie Blair (3020) Eyerdom
Pink ‘n’ Ink (3173) L. Lyon
Sam (n/r) L. Lyon
Winter Grape (2789) I. Fredette
1983
Abigail Adams (3226) I. Fredette
Beginner’s Luck (2803) Pritcher
Cat’s Meow (3238) J. Swift
Celine (3188) M. Maas
Dardevil (n/r) F. Burton
Dyn-o-mite (3440) L. Lyon
Granger’s Cameo Queen (2863) Eyerdom
Granger’s White Cockatoo (3417) Eyerdom
Pixie Pink (2599) L. Lyon
Red Wow (n/r) L. Lyon
Sunlit Sugar Plum (4599) Scott
1984
Betcha (3144) J. Swift
China Pink (3429) I. Fredette
Coral Radiance (3672) L. Lyon
Dear Ellie (3439) L. Lyon
Granger’s Wonderland (3419) Eyerdom
Maas’ Chris (7010) M. Maas
Ms. Pretty (5225) Anderson
Optimara Colorado (3152) Holtkamp
Sammye Ballard (3563) Eyerdom
Sanibel (3377) S. Leary
Silver Lining (3629) I. Fredette
Snowy Trail (3678) L. Lyon
Sparkle Plenty (2786) L. Egenites
Tiger (3433) I. Fredette
Wanderlust (3786) Eyerdom
Verna Lynn (n/r) I. Fredette
1985
Autumn Honey (4462) S. Groeneman
Black Ace (3541) R. Nadeau
Cherry Frosting (4333) I. Fredette
Disco Dazzler (3909) L. Lyon
Granger’s Carnival (4298) Eyerdom
Granger’s Heart’s Desire (3407) Eyerdom
Irish Angel (4054) L. Egenites
Kristi Marie (3914) L. Lyon
Polly Doodle (4339) I. Fredette
Rhapsodie Barbara (6979) Holtkamp
Something Special (3668) R. Nadeau
Lyon’s Splish Splash (3919) L. Lyon
Spring Fling (3553) R. Nadeau
Sundown (3598) Utz
Swamp Fever (4046) B. Sisk
1986
Chris Leppard (4636) M. Maas
Dominique (4335) I. Fredette
Fisher’s Leone (4540) E. Fisher
Lady Baltimore (4337) I. Fredette
Love Bug (4513) L.Lyon
Marie Knoblock (4042) B. Sisk
Optimara Nevada (6964) Holtkamp
Optimara New Nevada (6583) Holtkamp
Snuggles (5018) L. Lyon
Spanish Moss (4045) B. Sisk
1987
Fisherman’s Paradise (4843) B. Sisk
Granger’s Desert Dawn (4050) Eyerdom
Optimara Hawaii (6558) Holtkamp
Happy Cricket (5726) Hollada
Interlude (4935) Eyerdom
Winnergreen (4693) H. Pittman
1988
Camelot Pink (4293) Eyerdom
Cactus Rose (4147) I. Fredette
Crystallaire (4295) Eyerdom
Glittersweet (4431) I. Fredette
Granger’s Valencia (4051) Eyerdom
Kingwood Red (4308) Eyerdom
Summer Lightning (5023) L. Lyon
Trail Along (n/r) L. Lyon
Vibrant Val (3918) L. Lyon
1989
Anna Kreeck (5784) E. Trent
Big Bird (5155) I. Fredette
Christmas Candy-o (5032) S. Groeneman
Columbia (5450) Eyerdom
Dumplin’ (3931) J.Swift
Fairy Queen (n/r) Fisher
Kiwi Dazzler (5888) D. Snell
Mauna Loa (5336) Eyerdom
Optimara Alabama II (6938) Holtkamp
Splendiferous (5813) S. Whitaker
Wrangler’s Dixie Celebration (4490) W. Smith
1990
Boca Grande (5112) S. Williams
Emilie Savage (5445) Eyerdom
Frances Young (5890) H. Pittman
Hart’s Snow White (5590) A. Hart
Melodie Kimi (8100) Sunnyside/Levy
Pay Dirt (4988) P. Tracey
Wrangler’s Jealous Heart (6225) W. Smith
Wrangler’s Pink Patches (6230) W. Smith
1991
Mickey Mouse (n/r) H. Inpijn
Nortex’s Snowfrill Haven (6045) B. Johnson
Nortex’s Snowkist Haven (6046) B. Johnson
Precious Pink (6025) H. Pittman
Snow Rose (5985) S. Whitaker
1992
Dancin’ Trail (5565) S. Sorano
Falling Snow (n/r) Tracey
Fickle Flirt (6738) S. Sorano
1993
Little Pro (6637) H. Pittman
1994
Optimara Rose Quartz (6969) Holtkamp
1996
Tomahawk (7269) K. Stork
Irish Flirt (7577) S. Sorano
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