Tulip Mania continues

The tulip fest continues.  The peony flowered tulips are now open in all their glory.
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And especially Black Hero, which has really captured my imagination this year.  I always have a black tulip, usually the classic and classically shaped Queen of the Night, but Black Hero has proved to be long lived and spectacular.

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I must have a vase of tulip goodness in my sewing/knitting room at all times, inspiring me with their vivid colors, beguiling me with their scent:

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