>Jim: > >Your garden Crocus collection sounds strangely very familiar. Dear Arnold, I suspect these are not only the more available fall crocus, but also the hardiest/ easiest/ most tolerant. I've tried a few others -most often C. kotschyanus and goulimyi- and others, all either short lived, total failure or deemed not hardy enough to persist. Not that I wouldn't try any others (esp C. niveus) if I hear of personal experience. Best Jium 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 +