After a drab winter, tulips triumphantly emerge from the spring garden, a colourful symbol of rebirth. These humble bulbs have been celebrated, stolen, carried across oceans; at times they have been considered as precious as rubies. Happily for us, these days they are affordable luxuries—and easy to grow as well.This charming little hardback book includes:40+ full-colour botanical illustrationsBasic botany and historyEverything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the gardenTips for creating beautiful arrangementsQuotes, lore, and notable gardens and growersLike a bouquet of tulips, this book is the perfect hostess gift or Mother''s Day present for gardeners and flower lovers. It’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.