TOW: Crocus species - The Crocus Group
Diane Whitehead (Mon, 03 Feb 2003 18:19:15 PST)

I am a member of the Crocus Group, a loosely organized club that
costs 5 pounds on joining and then requests more money only if funds
run low. That has happened once in the 7 years since I joined.
Information about joining is on the Crocus Pages that Tony wrote
about, http://thealpinehouse.fsnet.co.uk/crocus%20pages/

There are three main reasons for belonging:

1. The newsletter which comes out twice a year, has interesting articles.
2. If you go to Europe, you can join activities.
3. It's the best source for crocus seeds, though people in the United
States can no longer receive them, as the exchange is run by only one
person, and he can't provide phytos.

When I visited England in February and March several years ago, I
joined other members in visits to gardens. The flowers were
wonderful, and the people great fun. Everyone seemed to be going off
to see crocus in the wild. "How was Morocco?" "Wonderful.Come and
see my photos next week" "No, I'll be in Syria then". I was agog.
One couple had been to Turkey 23 times and was heading off to Lebanon
that spring.

There is usually a bulb auction in the fall, but I haven't been to it
yet. Maybe this year!

Diane Whitehead Victoria, British Columbia, Canada