Mark McDonough mentioned Crocus vitellinus. Both in the garden and in our propagation beds, this wonder started blooming months ago. OK, January. We're in southwestern British Columbia. But the thing is, it's still blooming. Winding down, but still producing new flowers of full size and duration. This spring, our weather has seemed unusual to me, whipping back and forth between zephyrs and harsh sleet. Many crocuses survive these contradictions but vitellinus is one of two that make me rub my eyes. The other is C. x jessopae. No sooner is one advance of flowers flattened than another rises, souncy and vigorous. Paige Woodward plants@hillkeep.ca http://www.hillkeep.ca/