c1440 (1896) 268 Violette settyng in Feuerer.
1833 T. Hook I. i. 11 Daisy-picking and violet-plucking [were now] the only pursuits she really loved.
1896 28 Oct. 8/2 The above case of violet-poisoning.
1902 17 July 6/3 Rose culture, violet farming, bee-keeping, or poultry rearing.