"Franz Heymann" wrote in message
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Who is going to give definitive statements to define where pansies
end and
violas begin?

Interesting question Franz :~)

try these :
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...144614398.html

What is a violetta?

http://www.vanho.de/violetta.php

A violetta (violettas are violas with slightly smaller flowers)

What does the "tufted" mean, as in "tufted pansies"?

http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/viola+cornuta
http://www.hort.net/gallery/view/vio/viocolc/

The books are not helpful enough.

Thats why we use Google :~)
Jenny