On Jun 2, 2005, at 8:08 AM, Jay Ekers wrote:

Anna Pavord, in the "The Tulip" 1999, described the many attentions that
must be paid to the growing of the bulbs.  In the mid 1850's, in
England:

"Awnings were rigged up to shade the tulip beds.... Calico, lighter than jute, made the best summer covers, though growers in the Midlands often
used Nottingham lace."

Jay, In Sydney where thoughts of summer are far away.
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