PHOTOS BY RANDY PATRICK

One of the early and lovely signs of springtime in Winchester each year are the these thousands of tiny purple crocuses that carpet the lawn of Al Gala’s house on Burns Avenue across from the Clark County Public Library.

Crocuses are flowering perennials of the iris family, and there are more than 80 species ranging in color from mauve and lavender to yellow and white.

About Randy Patrick

Randy Patrick is a reporter for Bluegrass Newsmedia, which includes The Jessamine Journal. He may be reached at 859-759-0015 or by email at randy.patrick@bluegrassnewsmedia.com.

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