European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 26, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tulip time at right a canal and a Windmill at the Edge of the Keuken Hof grounds. Visitors stroll through one of the greenhouses filled with flowering plants. Continued from Page 3 in the night sky. Keuken Hof s massive grounds magically seem to be Able to absorb thousands of visitors at a time so that Flower lovers can Admire their favorite blossoms without tripping Over each other. There Are White orchids splashed with Lavender and Gold As if taking part in some sort of Floral Rorschach test. Others Are More delicately designed. One hybrid in the Queen Beatrix Pavilion resembles a pair of tiny dancers. The woman wears a billowing skirt of Gold while her escort twirls her in the air with out stretched Petal arms of Brown. Visitors to the Keuken Hof can expect to spend an afternoon amid its Many and varied displays. There s plenty to see and time passes quickly even for those who Don t know much More about gardening than How to use hedge clippers. The Park has numerous benches for resting or gazing upon a particularly pleasant Vista. There Are souvenir and refreshment stands on the grounds and ample opportunities to buy bulbs of several varieties. Keuken Hof s popularity Means it in t a place to seek Solitude but the crowds Aren t so intrusive that visiting becomes a chore. Before leaving visit the Queen Juliana Pavilion which offers a Nice change of Pace. Exhibits there focus on ecology the Art of Flower arranging and a Brief history of the Flower Industry in Holland. A Man samples the Aroma of Flowers on display. A amps photos by Jim Derheim a Peacock s Brilliant plumage adds to the colourful scenery at Keuken Hof. 4 stripes Magazine april26, 1990