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in growing the Narcissus, that when a planting is once 
made, no further attention is necessary, as they will pro- 
tect themselves against all encroachment. Quack grass 
even has to give way to them, and in spite of it there 
will be an annual improvement in the quantity and 
quality of bloom. 
The third class, having WV. Tazetta as the type, and 
including the species and varieties usually employed for 
forcing by the florists, cannot be treated so carelessly ; 
it demands greater attention, and is not, by any 
means, hardy. ‘The bulbs should be planted, at least, 
five inches deep, and be protected against frost. In a 
changeable climate, where there is alternate freezing and 
thawing, these bulbs will not succeed unless ample pro- 
tection is afforded. They are desirable for pot culture, 
for the window garden, and should be potted as early as 
possible after they arrive from Europe. The Double 
Roman and Paper White naturally come into bloom in 
advance of the other sorts, and should be selected for 
early display. Pot them rather firmly in a rich, porous 
soil, but not so firmly as to render it impossible for the 
roots to penetrate, or they will raise the bulbs out of the 
soil. Place the bulbs in a cool spot, and cover them 
with coal ashes or any other material, to keep the bulbs 
in their places, and to prevent the foliage from starting 
prematurely. When top growth commences, which will 
be by the first of December, the pots can be given their 
position in the window-garden or conservatory. <A suc- 
cession can be kept up until flowers appear in the open 
border, by bringing the pots in at intervals. If a little 
bottom heat is given the plants as soon as the buds ap- 
pear, it will hasten their flowering, but those who have 
not the necessary appliances will not be the losers, as 
the flowers will be better without artificial aid. 
The Tazetta class of Narcissus can also be grown in 
glasses in water, in the same manner recommended for 
