At the peak of tulip mania, in March 1637, some single tulip bulbs sold for more than 10 times the annual income of a skilled craftsman. It is generally considered the first recorded speculative bubble (or economic bubble), according to Wikipedia.

With these three tulips in our garden, we could have retired in comfort! Click on one to see them closer. Happy Spring!

 

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