Earlier this month, Germany’s Der Spiegel published this photo of Dutch tulip fields:

Tulip fields in the nothern Netherlands are pictured here from above. Tulips that are left outside to flower in fields are grown for the cultivation of bulbs. The tulip, which is a symbol of the country, is one of its major export products.

Take a look around Der Spiegel. It’s the English-language edition.

Visit the library tomorrow and borrow Mike Pollan’s “The Botany of Desire.” Fascinating tales of tulips (and apples, potatoes and marijuana) or call me and I’ll loan you my copy.