Tulip Tree- Indiana

THE TULIP TREE 

IS THE STATE FLOWER OF INDIANA

January, April coloring page-  INDIANA

IT IS interesting to note that Indiana is chosen floral emblem After adopting the pink carnation as its emblem and accepting it as such for several years; Indiana  state decided that the tulip tree would be a more fitting representative. The tulip tree is a splendid large tree which often attains a height of one hundred and fifty feet. It is found growing in woodland sections and its flowers come out in  May or June. The flowers are a rich creamy color, with deep red brown streaks at the bottom of each petal/

COLORS TO USE: 

 FLOWERS- CREAM WITH RED; BROWN STREAKS AT BOTTOM OF PETALS 

LEAVES- MEDIUM GREEN BLUE; GREEN IN SHADOWS 

BRANCHES DEEP GREEN WITH TOUCHES OF BROWN 

By JOHN T LEMOS 

Coloring page  for Themes: Civic Education. Flowers, Geography, Nature Studies, Art, drawing

References:

1. NORMAL INSTRUCTOR AND PRIMARY PLANS, JANUARY 1929