The Dutch are the people of the Netherlands. They cultivate many beautiful flowers, and their flowers are famous all over the world. This story is about a man who tried to breed a black tulip. Tulips grow tall, straight flowers, and come in many beautiful colors.
Cornelius van Baerle, a wealthy young man, spent his time cultivating tulips. He bred more tulips of various colors than ever before. His greatest desire was to breed a black tulip, and a large prize was offered to the first man who could breed a black tulip.
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