Galanthus.

Two distinct patches show up clearly on this snowdrop. 

Galanthus, the beloved Snowdrop.

Usually there are a few at Christmas, or shortly after, but not this year. This is one of the worst winters that I remember. But when the last lot of snow went there were all the noses of daffodils poking through, daylily sprouts over an inch long and the snowdrops. I have about three varieties and like to peer at the markings and try to figure out if by any chance there might be a new hybrid. This is what keeps up the excitement of gardening.