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Andrew

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Crocus October 2007
« on: October 02, 2007, 12:54:46 PM »
I'll start the new month with Crocus goulimyi leucanthus.

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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2007, 05:57:56 PM »
Very nice Andrew. What is it about white Crocuses with yellow anthers that always reminds me of Cadbury's Cream Eggs? ;D
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2007, 08:46:21 PM »
That's a very Maggi/Lesley type question David :D
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2007, 04:52:50 AM »
Andrew,

That really is a lovely form of goulimyi.  Very nice pics of it too!!
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2007, 06:39:35 AM »
  Still I have nothings open around me.
I have seen only this one yesterday.
Sternbergia lutea.
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2007, 09:57:24 AM »
  I would like to show one more picture which taken behind of a big building, half day suny side.
  There are too many leaves and only one flower. I seems light level is realy important
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2007, 11:16:09 AM »
I agree with you, Ibrahim... Sternbergia needs LOTS of GOOD LIGHT to make decent flowers....we have too many leaves here and not enough flowers!
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2007, 05:46:31 PM »
Thank you David and Paul.

A couple of C. speciosus.

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Crocus speciosus albus

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Crocus speciosus xantholaimos
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2007, 08:26:54 PM »
Nice ones Andrew, I particularly like the speciosus xantholaimos.

Here are a few of mine. Crocus speciosus from Thomas; speciosus albus looking a little bit windswept; and because I didn't know which thread to put it on Sterbergia lutea.



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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2007, 08:31:27 PM »
Crocus kotschyanus grow very well in my meadow.
Crocus kotschyanus ssp kotschyanus.
The last picture shows a self seedling of Crocus kotschyanus ssp. kotschyanus.
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2007, 08:36:43 PM »
Lovely pics from everyone. I almost wish autumn was coming up here. :) (no, don't be silly Lesley!)

Paul, I'm sure Marcus has a couple of white forms of C. goulimyi on offer (this man should be giving me commission, I've recommended him so many times) including `Mani White' but having told you that, I'll have to kill you, in case you get there before I do. I'm hoping to import a few in the summer.
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2007, 08:41:03 PM »
They look lovely in pots, but look especially lovely in your meadow Franz.
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David Nicholson
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2007, 08:41:48 PM »
The crocus are indeed looking very good in your meadow, Franz. It is good that you  have the sunshine to enjoy them and to make photos to share.
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2007, 10:46:44 PM »
All mine in the garden or outside in pots were destroyed by today's downpour
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Re: Crocus October 2007
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2007, 01:25:05 AM »
Lesley,

Yes Marcus does, and Yes I do too for that matter (from Marcus a year or two ago).... so no need to worry about me beating you to them!  ;D

Mark,

What is a "downpour"?  Is that associated with that stuff I hear bandied abut called "rain"?  I think I vaguely remember it, but I'm not entirely sure. 
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