What's the most dramatic flower I can plant in the fall?

The centuries-old quest for a truly black tulip continues, but flower growers have gotten close. You can find them at suppliers such as White Flower Farm (www.whiteflowerfarm.com), Van Bourgondien (www.dutchbulbs.com), and Brent and Becky's Bulbs (www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com). Plant bulbs as soon as you can and look forward to the deepest, darkest purple blooms in May. A simple trowel is the only equipment you'll need (www.garden-trowel.com).