But Johnny-jump-up suits 'em best, for it kind o 'tells how they come up in the spring.    From Wordnik.com.  [Aunt Jane of Kentucky] Reference

In a very short time a butterfly was brought out, and harnessed to a first-class Johnny-jump-up.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ting-a-ling] Reference

So arose Johnny-jump-up for the Viola tricolor, and basswood for the common European linden or lime-tree (Tilia), and locust for the Robinia pseudacacia and its allies.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chapter 2. The Beginnings of American. 3. New Words of English Material] Reference

We also suspended a Johnny-jump-up in a doorway.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mothering Twins] Reference

However, I can let you have a nice easy Johnny-jump-up, if you say so. ".    From Wordnik.com.  [Ting-a-ling] Reference

Johnny-jump-up, either of two kinds of flower.    From Wordnik.com.  [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol VIII No 2] Reference