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Ragged Robin

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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #105 on: July 26, 2009, 06:43:43 PM »
Congratulations Tony -very impressed and pleased for you  ;)
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #106 on: March 19, 2010, 07:47:24 PM »
Spotted my very first crocus seedling with a bud today. I think it is a tommy, this is my 3rd spring seedling bed. Can't wait to see it open, looks to be a purple/blue.

Thanks everyone, I'm on my way to a sea of flowers on my grass banks.
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #107 on: March 19, 2010, 09:01:23 PM »
well done!
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #108 on: March 19, 2010, 09:22:47 PM »
It is so satisfying when you begin to see the fruits of your efforts, isn't it?
Happy days, Guff!
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #109 on: March 19, 2010, 10:43:00 PM »
Mark, Maggi thanks.

I will see if I can get a good picture when it opens. I took 5 and that was the best of the bunch. My camera has a tuff time focusing at times.

Yes Maggi, this one seedling was worth the wait. I was going to be bummed if I didn't have one seedling flower this year.
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #110 on: March 20, 2010, 06:15:07 PM »
I was wrong, it's a shade of pink. Not sure if it will open today, suppose to be chilly next few days.
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #111 on: March 20, 2010, 06:45:25 PM »
Update on second spring seedlings. Lots poppng up, I also noticed some that must have germinated this spring.
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #112 on: March 21, 2010, 09:42:12 AM »
All those new green seedling crocuses, isn't that a satisfying sight  :)  I'm growing my first lot of wild crocus seed and can't wait fro germination - no sign yet  ::)
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #113 on: March 21, 2010, 05:52:36 PM »
Best picture I could get. Flower is tiny, maybe 1/4 the size of roseus.
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #114 on: April 07, 2010, 05:36:25 PM »
Pictures 1-2 Second spring crocus seedlings, update
Pictures 3-5 First spring crocus seedlings. Very happy.
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #115 on: June 13, 2010, 02:56:13 AM »
It wasn't a good year for Tommy/Chrysanthus seed. The Dutch Gaints did better this year.


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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #116 on: March 18, 2011, 11:31:44 PM »
Have some first time flowering Tommies to show. Mouse or vole ruined some buds that were about to open.

The first Tommy has 8 petals and 4 anthers, maybe it will put up another flower.

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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #117 on: August 26, 2011, 03:19:18 AM »
Some seedlings that I didn't get around to posting. Spring 2012 should be fun.
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #118 on: August 26, 2011, 10:33:50 AM »
Yes Guff, it seems that 2012 will be an exciting year for your "babies" ..... we will look forward to seeing more of them then.
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Re: Crocus crossing
« Reply #119 on: March 14, 2012, 02:04:18 AM »
1-7 Crocus seedlings
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