I have been smitten with Crocus fever, although at the present I only grow a very few, and know little about the genus. So here are a few questions for the Crocus experts: Is it too late to sow Crocus seed? Is it advisable to stratify seed of the species from higher elevations, (i.e. the ones that bloom in spring) if you live as I do, in a region with mild winters? In mild winter regions, can one grow the species from alpine regions? I planted seed from NARGS of several species last year, some I stratified, some I didn't. None germinated last year, but are germinating now. Is this common/usual with Crocus - do they need a year or more to germinate? Do most Crocus offset, or are they like other genera, with some that offset well and others that reproduce mostly by seed? Any recommendations for a beginner's list of Crocus for those that live in mild winter regions (or for those that don't). Diana Telos Rare Bulbs http://www.telosrarebulbs.com/