Sentences with phrase «tulip bulb market»

Seeking to escape the merchant's ever - reaching grasp, the lovers risk everything and enter the frenzied tulip bulb market, with the hope that the right bulb will make a fortune and buy their freedom.

Tulip Fever A married woman in 17th century Amsterdam and her lover stake their hopes of running away together on the city's tulip bulb market.

Not exact matches

Bitcoin is «worse than tulip bulbs,» Dimon said, referring to the infamous speculative market for tulips in 17th - century Europe.

For the bulbs, I have picked up already growing yellow daffodils, purple hyacinth and white tulips — your local nursery, garden center or market most likely will have a nice selection of colors during the early spring months to choose from.

The lovers gamble on the booming market for tulip bulbs as a way to raise money to run away together.

It's not quite at tulip - bulb levels yet, but prices have been rising rapidly for a number of years (in excess of general economic growth) and the market was scarcely affected the US sub-prime bust.

They panicked and sold out at the bottom, of course, like they have always done since there were tulip bulbs, stock markets and / or anything to speculate on getting rich quick with.

For something a little more affordable, go to the Bloemenmarkt (Flower Market) on Singel between Muntplein and Konigsplein to pick up tulip bulbs galore in colours and styles that will make your garden pop.

Don't forget to stock up on your tulip bulbs on a visit to the colourful flower market which is another must!.