Tulips were the first flower that I tried to grow myself.  They seemed the easiest and boy they have not disappointed. At one point I planted 250 bulbs in my small front garden, grouping the bulbs by variety so they would come up in a cluster.  What a treat each spring to enjoy their abundant blooms.  

Tulips were once the most expensive flower in the world.  The Dutch East India company brought them from the orient.  Back in Holland people went crazy for them, especially the exotic colours and shapes.