So very sorry to hear that Bob, that has happened a lot in Va. for Tulips, for a long time I would not have any.
Past couple of years I had them in pots, kinda boring compared to a mass planting. I understand why you planted so many, nothing like the sight of a mass planting of tulips!
I believe I heard the same story about Florida a couple of years ago, maybe even last year I don't remember. But the orange trees were freezing and when that happens prices go up for us. And the poor farmers loose their paycheck.