Red Tulips Under a Palmetto Tree
by Catherine Sherman
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Red Tulips Under a Palmetto Tree
Artist
Catherine Sherman
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Photograph - Photography Digitally Enhanced
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"Red Tulips Under a Palmetto Tree" by Catherine Sherman.
Brilliant red and yellow tulips glow under the fronds of a palmetto tree as part of the floral display of the Azalea Trail in Tyler, Texas.
The Azalea & Spring Flower Trail travels through eight miles of residential gardens and historic homes sites every spring. In the fall, Tyler celebrates roses with its annual Rose Festival.
Azaleas were introduced to Tyler in 1929 by Maurice Shamburger, one of the city's early nurserymen. Pleased with results of a test garden of azaleas, Shamburger shipped azaleas to Tyler by the boxcar load from Georgia.
By 1960, the blooming azaleas were attracting much attention, and that year the Chamber of Commerce established a marked route. The first Trail featured about 60 homes on a five-mile route. A variety of Spring flowers, such as these bright tulips, and flowering shrubs and trees were also included. The entire city is abloom beyond the trail, as well.
The Trail was an instant success. Within two years it had expanded to 75 homes and was attracting 15,000 visitors. By 1964, 25,000 people a year were coming to see the azaleas. In 1986, it expanded to two miles and as of 2004; the Azalea Trail stretches eight miles and attracts over 100,000 visitors to Tyler.
Featured in "Visions of Spring" group (04/04/2015); "Images That Excite You" group (04/06/2015); "Cafe Art" group (04/06/2015); "Premium FAA Artists" group (04/08/2015)
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