Arto Dŭaras

Admirael van Tol

Back to all posts This tulip species no longer exists. However, a much simpler tulip from the same grower still exists. Duc van Tol is still being cultivated in the Hortus Bulborum. The tulip is named after the jurist and collector Martinus or Maerten van Tol († 1636/7) from Leiden. He had a garden fullContinueContinue reading “Admirael van Tol”

Admirael Coornhardt

Back to all posts Tulip varieties that were considered very beautiful were sometimes given the names ‘Generael’ or ‘Admirael’. It is sometimes thought that these tulips were named after famous admirals or generals, but the names always refer to the grower. In this case, Volckert Dircksz Coornhert (also spelled Coornhart or Coornhardt) (1583-1636), was anContinueContinue reading “Admirael Coornhardt”

Soomerschoon

Back to all posts The origin of the name of this tulip is unknown. This late-blooming tulip was a kind of harbinger of summer. It was one of the beloved tulips of the tulip mania. As one of the few tulip species from the 17th century, it still exists. Soomerschoon (translates to Summer Beauty) isContinueContinue reading “Soomerschoon”

Gemarmerde Gooijer

Back to all posts This tulip name summarizes what it was all about during the tulip mania period: ‘marbled’ refers to the marble-like pattern of the flower. This was considered very beautiful in the 17th century, as marble was considered the noblest and most beautiful stone. Shells with such a marbled pattern were also popularContinueContinue reading “Gemarmerde Gooijer”