This tulip variety no longer exists. A much simpler tulip however, from the same grower, named the Duc van Tol, is still grown in the Hortus Bulborum.
The tulip takes its name from the lawyer and collector Martinus or Maerten van Tol († 1636/7) from Leiden. He had a garden full of tulips and a collection of books and geometric instruments.
Van Tol probably thought his Admirael was worth much more than the Duc. However, the Duc tulip turned out to be much more durable.
Van Baaren, M.C. (2020). Admirael van Tol, (25×35 cm). Tulip Experience Amsterdam, Noordwijkerhout.
Text: Henk Looijesteijn, Researcher Social History at IISG Amsterdam
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