244 BULBS AND TUBEROUS-ROOTED PLANTS. 
N. T. papyraceus (Paper White Narcissus).— 
Among the varieties in great demand for florists’ use is 
the Double Roman, one of the best. The word Tazetta 
signifies a small deep vessel, like a cup. Narcissus is 
the name of a youth said to have been changed into a 
flower. See Page 239. 
NECTAROSCORDIUM. 
Honey Garlic. 
This pretty little bulb is a native of Sicily. NV. sie- 
ulum, the only species, was formerly included in the genus 
Allium. It is perfectly hardy, growing freely in com- 
mon light soil, and blooms in June. The flowers are 
green, or purplish, produced on a slender scape three to 
four feet high. It is increased by offsets. 
NERINE. 
See Page 21. 
ONION LILY. 
See Ornithogalum caudatum, Page 245. 
OPORANTHUS. 
A synonym of Sternbergia lutea, Page 22. 
ORNITHOGALUM. 
Star of Bethlehem. 
This is a genus of hardy, half-hardy and tender 
bulbs, but few of which have any place in the garden. 
They are natives of Europe, Asia, and the Cape of Good 
Hope. The hardy species increase so rapidly as to be- 
come a nuisance. The tender species will grow in any 
moist place protected against frost. 
O. arabicum.—Decidedly the finest of the species, 
and well adapted for house culture; it also makes a fine 
display in the garden. The flowers are large, pure white 
with a black center, borne on a scape one and one-half 
