Let's Talk Tulips

Because these classic beauties say spring like no other flower, tulips are the perfect choice for eye-catching borders and containers

Mark Bolton/Corbis, story by Dawn P. Cannon

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Where To Buy

Asheville, NC: Biltmore Estate hosts its annual festival of flowers April 4 to May 17. 800/411-3812.
Dallas: The Dallas Arboretum boasts more than 400,000 spring bulbs. Visit during Dallas Blooms, March 7 to April 12. 214/515-6500.
Richmond: A Million Blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden kicks off April 1 and runs through June 7. Stop at the Tea House for lunch. 804/262-9887.
Online: Brent and Becky Bulbs or John Scheepers.