K. Sahin, Zaden BV, single out this series of Viola due to its particular growth habit and the fact that it has not yet been really promoted in the Italian market, although it  is under test by Planta and commercialized by Domina. ‘Four Seasons’ represents a new class of mini, creeping Viola, suitable for groundcober, hanging baskets, window boxes, containers and bedding. It is extremely floriferous, three weeks earlier that the ‘Alpine’ series and two weeks earlier than the ‘Splendid’ series.  Plants of the ‘Four Seasons’ series are tolerant both to cold and to heat; in warmer climates they flower abundantly in shade thus offering an alternative to Impatiens.  Depending on local climatic conditions they can be grown all year round. The series comprises 9 varieties with a good contrast in colour: ‘Red Wind’, ‘Violet Wing’, Golden Yellow’, ‘Cooler’, ‘Lemon Drops’, ‘Black’, ‘Sky Blue’, ‘Beaconsfield Blue’, ‘Purple’ and a formula mix of all these colours. Many of the varieties are scented or highly scented.  www.sahin.nl E-mail: Pbridgers@sahin.nl