Tulips of Spring

from ,"A Contemplation Upon Flowers" byBobby J. Ward,1999

Tulips are bulbous perennials of the Lilaceae species.They are native to temperate regions of Central Asia.It is native to Turkey and was known as lale,but foreign travelers noted the flowers resemblance to a turban.Thus the common name for tulips is the latin translation of turban;tilbend.in the "Herbal Guide ofPlants",1633 it was written,"after the tulipia hathe beene some few daies floured,the points and brims of the flower turne backward, like a Dalmation or Turks cap,called Tulipan,Tolepan,Turban, Turfan,whereof it tooke his name"

In the language of flowers red tulip meant a declaration of love,yellow tulip declared hopeless love. The variegated or streaked tulip said,you have beautiful eyes.

I guess tulips are well versed in the lanuage of love,perhaps we can learn this language from them...