This is The Rembrandt Tulip
Growing in my garden right now.
When arranged en masse you can't ignore them.
This is the exotic looking, highly sought-after Rembrandt Tulip.
Tulips were first introduced to Europe from Turkey
during the Dutch Golden Age (1568-1648).
By 1637 Tulip Mania was in full swing.
By 1637 Tulip Mania was in full swing.
More and more exotic looking tulips were being propagated. They became the Collectors prized possession. However, the unusual stripes were caused by a virus, a type of Tulip specific virus, the mosaic virus.
A virus that could potentially destroy the Tulip culture in Holland and possibly the entire Dutch economy.
During Tulip Mania one tulip bulb could cost as much as a House.
That is why some tulip bulbs were ensconced in chicken wire cages and hung from the ceiling during winter months.
That is what I should be doing. Moles, Voles, Mice and other critters are feasting on mine every winter.
But they don't eat my daffodils, they're poisonous.
Have a great weekend my dear
Blogging Friends.
Gina
