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should have a warm and protected situation, as, in this 
climate, we frequently have freezing weather after they 
come into bloom. It is a native of the Pyrenees. 
N. odorus (Campernelle) (Fragrant).—Why Lin- 
nus applied this distinctive name to this species is not 
clear, as it is not more fragrant than many other of the 
species. Of this there are several varieties, all worth 
erowing, as they will thrive in any warm situation. 
N. poeticus (Poets’ Narcissus).—This is one of 
the most beautiful, as well as the most common, of the 
species. A border of this Narcissus, after the bulbs get 
well established, has no equal among early flowers. 
There are several varieties, differing but little excepting 
in time of flowering. Flowers pure white with crimson 
border on the cup. See Page 238. 
N. Pseudo-Narcissus (The Common Daffodil, or 
Lent Lily).—This is so common in Europe that it has 
become naturalized in many places. It will grow any- 
where, in sun or shade, and increases rapidly where once 
planted. 
Var. moschatus (White Spanish Daffodil).—A very 
dwarf plant, with flowers similar to the common daffodil, 
excepting that they are of a delicate creamy white color. 
While it is classed among the perfectly hardy sorts, it 
must be planted on very rich, dry soil, and then slightly 
protected, or it will not bloom. ) 
N. Tazetta (Polyanthus Narcissus).—This is the 
type of an entirely distinct class, remarkable for the fra- 
grance and beauty of its flowers. We have already 
noticed the class, on Page 239, observing that the repre- 
sentatives are not hardy, and are only to be employed in 
pot culture, or in glasses, or for forcing in the green- 
house for cut flowers and conservatory decoration. 
There are several hundred varieties of this species; the 
most important are: 
N. T. orientalis.—Chinese Sacred Lily, Page 240. 
