Mark, There are a few named varieties of C. speciosus, but this doesn't obviously correspond to any I know. Also, flower color and size can vary a lot depending upon growing conditions. Cathy Craig is correct that C. nudiflorus does indeed build up into nice colonies relatively quickly. I already answered your point two privately. Within around 24 hours I should have an update ready to upload to my web site. This will feature several hundred new images of fall-blooming bulbs, including a lot of crocus (inc. speciosus and nudiflorus). I'll let you know when it is up and running. J. Dr John T Lonsdale 407 Edgewood Drive Exton Pennsylvania 19341 USA 610 594 9232 - phone 801 327 1266 - fax Zone 6b