Okay, so “crocus” comes from Greek, not Latin, but I think “croci” is funny, so they’re croci. I soaked the soil well yesterday and they all went in easily, except two where I ran into an osage-orange root (HOW!?!?) There were supposed to be 40, but there were actually 38-3/4; 38 that looked really good and one that may or may not grow, but I planted the little dude anyway so he wouldn’t be left out.

Speaking of sad plants, I went to Buchheit at lunch to get potting soil for Palmzilla, and they had three sad-looking asters left. They were reduced to $3 each, so I got them. If they grow, great, but even if they don’t, at least they have a chance. One didn’t sell because half of it broke off, and the other two just look a bit past their prime, but even if they live only long enough to produce a few seeds, I’ll get my money’s worth. I didn’t plant them today because I’m not sure where they’re going, but they need to get in the ground soon. Poor little things.

EDIT: What the hell is wrong with me? I finally got 40 Vanguard crocii in the ground, and just bought 50 Giant Mixed.