Dear all; I don't know why no one has mentioned Crocus sieberi 'Hubert Edelsten's sister seedling. According to E.A.Bowles' Crocus and Colchicum, Mr. Edelsten produced two seedlings with this distinct banded flower pattern. The one called 'Hubert Edelsten' received an RHS Certificate, but the other one called 'Lingwood Beauty' is also still around and also lovely. About 6 years I received a bulb (as 'HE'), but have lost the source and the bulb. It did bloom and I recall discussing it with Jack Elliott to the degree that we were both convinced it was the real thing. Can't believe I didn't even take a picture. If I did not have them growing together I might not have noticed the difference though. Just in case anyway comes up with an odd 'Hubert Edelsten' it might be 'Lingwood Beauty'. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +