Tulip Mania

The name tulip is the Latinized version 

of the Persian word "Dulband" (Turban),

so called because of the flower's resemblance to a Turban.

Tulips were introduced to the western world 

by the Dutch Ambassador to Turkey in the 16th century.

Unrelated but interesting

7 Yard Garden

The largest of the plant pots in our street

can be found outside the house

that I like to call Number 5.

which is reminiscent of : This