“O Lord, how manifold are Thy works!
In wisdom hast Thou made them all;
the earth is full of Thy riches.” (Psalm 104:24)
When the hepaticas push their furry stems up between the dead leaves and pine needles and lift their exquisite, dainty faces up to the sunshine from the forest floor, it is always a certain sign that spring is here to stay. They are like tiny gems, diamond-studded circlets in settings of amethyst, so small one must stoop low and search to find them. But when you do—ah, how easy it is to catch your breath and marvel at the riches of His earth!
Rejoicing Hills 
Love these little flowers but didn’t know their name. I think we always called them may flowers or little violets.
I’ve read that they’re often called May flowers, too. If so, I guess they’re a little ahead of schedule this year! 🙂