Dear PBSers, It is spring here in Kansas City both chronologically and actually- bulbs and perennials are popping up, the first Magnolia (M.zenii) is in bloom and we have had some mild nights well above freezing. Crocus are popping up and appearing in waves of one species after another. Each year I plant more and each year they all intrigue me. I was recently talking with a friend (Stan) about the lack of self seeding crocus. Why aren't more crocus proliferating around the garden. We get a few seedlings of a few species, but most simply multiply in place by increasing bulb clumps. Only Tommies (C. tommasinianus) seeds about 'slightly'. Some seed gorwn Tommies from seed Exchanges have made patches of obvious seedlings (due to a range of colors and ages) in maybe 2 ft wide ( .6m) patches here and there. I want vast swathes invading the lawn and in the fence edges. Can anyone suggest species that might do this and a good source for a few hundred bulbs to infect the garden? In my harsh climate, we have a special appreciation for weeds that require little or no attention. Open to suggestions. Thanks 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 +