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TULIP. 
TULIP. 
The Tulip is a beautiful flower, and much admired 
for its gay and vivid colors. It is considered to be a 
native of the Levant, and is very common in Syria 
and Persia. It was introduced into Europe in 
the sixteenth century, and during the two follow¬ 
ing ones was extensively cultivated, and consider¬ 
ed the chief flower of the garden. Towards the close 
of the last century, the study of botany began to gain 
ground, and in a few years, such a variety of new 
plants were introduced into the garden, that the tulip 
lost its ascendency; they however, still continue to be 
cultivated to a great extent, both in Holland and Eng¬ 
land, by amateur florists, and to this day, like the hya¬ 
cinth and other flowers, are held by them in high esti¬ 
mation. 
They are divided by florists into three classes, 1st, 
Byblcemens, or such as have a white ground, variega¬ 
ted with purple, the edges well feathered, the leaflets 
of the perianthemum erect, and the whole forming a 
well shaped cup. 2d. Bizarres, having a yellow 
ground variegated with scarlet, purple, rose, or velvet, 
well feathered round the edge. 3d. Roses, with a 
white ground, variegated with rose color, scarlet, or 
crimson. Parrots, are odd tulips, red and yellow, 
with fringed edges, and green stripes. Tulips are 
easy of cultivation, and will grow in any soil that is 
not too wet; but a light rich sandy loam is most 
suitable for them. Their beds should be in an open 
airy situation, and ought to be prepared for them in 
