In 1907, Mrs. James C. Fessler of Rochelle suggested to state officials that Illinois schoolchildren vote for a state tree and flower. The vote for flower had these results: Violet 16,583 votes;

State Symbol: Illinois State Bird — The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) ... Illinois schoolchildren chose the Cardinal as the state bird from a list: Cardinal 39.226 votes; Blue Bird 30

Illinois State Flower large size graphic image and history. ... The law that made the violet the state flower designated the "blue violet." Unfortunately, Gleason and Cronquist recognize

The Illinois State Bird is the Cardinal. ... The Illinois State Flower is the Native Violet (viola). ... Illinois State Bird, Flower and Tree

Illinois State Symbols page providing information about the Illinois state flag and state seal as well as the Illinois state animal, white-tailed deer, bird, cardinal, state fish, bluegill, ...

About the Illinois state flower, the native violet, and its adoption. ... Illinois Native State Flower

The violet was selected to be Illinois' state flower by schoolchildren in 1908. The violet is also the state flower for New Jersey, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

Illinois State Flower for Illinois Unit Study.: illinois homeschooling hs resource state flower homeschooling curriculum illinois school ... Return to Illinois Unit Study; Courtesy of State of Illinois

The violet was selected to be Illinois' state flower by schoolchildren in 1908. The violet is also the state flower for New Jersey, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

Friends Across America Free Printable Coloring page....Illinois State Bird and Flower. ... Illinois (IL) State Bird and Flower: State Bird - Cardinal; State Flower - Violet