This bulbous, spring-blooming herb of the lily family is native to the Old World. It bears large single flowers of various shapes and colors. In the 17th century, tulip cultivation became a mania in Holland. This colorful collection delivers the freshness of spring all year round. The tulip's simple elegance is examined up close in these dramatic photographs by Farrell Grehan. The calendar includes days of the week, months and international holidays in English, French, Spanish and German as well as moon phases. Also included is a bonus page featuring September – December 2004.