Dear all; I have a very brief fall crocus season. Only the earliest can bloom before frosts get too seriously freezing. Right now Crocus speciosus 'Conqueror' is in full bloom, but the weak perianth tube means flowers fall over quickly. I love the color and large flowers. Crocus banaticus has just started and I like the odd form and good color. This is a very reliable bloomer for me in light shade near hostas and multiplies well. Even self sows a bit. Some newly acquired C. b 'Alba' have yet to show, but non -blooming plants appear later. Finger crossed. Any other cvs of this crocus? I am anticipating Crocus sativus this fall. I was given over a hundred bulbs a couple years ago and they should put on a good show. I hope to see them in another week or 2 at most. Colchicums are few and almost done. 1 or 2 weak Sternbergia, and a few Cyclamen herderifolium round out this fall season in the rigors of the midwest. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +