As I was walking around the property, I was surprised to see these Crocuses that just appeared at the base of a tree. I know they bloom early, sometimes the first flowers I see in late winter or early spring. But hey, it just turned into Fall!

An interesting comment about the appearance of crocuses I found at 'All About Crocus' http://www.longfield-gardens.com/article/all-about-crocus): "Crocus can flower any time from late winter to early spring. They appear on the scene very quickly. One day there will be no sign of growth and the next day you may discover them in bloom!" That description fits here precisely.