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Narcissus Fly—continued. 
if the insects, which are bee-like and conspicuous, are 
observed hovering over the Narcissi, the bulbs should be 
lifted as early as possible after maturing, and any doubtful 
ones destroyed. ‘The soil should then be treated with gas- 
lime to destroy the insects pupating in the soil. 
Fic. 581. NARCISSUS BULR AFFECTED BY MERODON 
EQUESTRIS. 
Figs. 580 and 581 show respectively the various stages 
of the Narcissus Fly, and also a badly-affected bulb after 
the Fly has been removed. 
NARDOSTACHYS. This genus ig Oe regarded aa 
monotypic, N. grandiflora being identical with N. Jata- 
mansi. 
NARTHEX. JN. Asafetida is synonymous with 
Ferula Narthex (which see), and N. Pollaki is identical 
with Dorema Ammoniacum. 
NATAL LABURNUM. 
gyne. 
NATURALISED. A term applied to an exotic 
plant that has become established and reproduces itself 
spontaneously. A still commoner acceptation is in 
allusion to a delightful form of gardening for whose in- 
See Calpurnia lasio- 
-troduction we are largely indebted to Mr. W. Robinson— 
namely, of planting bulbous and other subjects amidst 
their natural surroundings : for example, the cultivation of 
the Common Daffodil and the Snakesheads in meadow- 
land ; and of other species in woodlands, wild gardens, &c. 
NATURAL ORDER. A, family; a group of one 
or more genera, forming a division of a class. 
NATURAL SYSTEM. Jussien’s system of botanical 
classification by which plants are arranged according to 
their natural affinities. 
NAUCHEA. A synonym of Clitoria (which see). 
NAUCLEA. N. Gambier and N. sessilifructus are 
synonyms of two species of Unearia (which see). 
NAVARRETIA, or NAVARRETTIA. Included 
under Gilia (which see). 
NAVET, or NAVEW. Another name for Rape 
(which see). 
NECK. This term is also applied to the upper end 
of the sheathing petiole in Grasses; to the throat of a 
gamopetalous corolla; and to the thin end of a Pear. 
NECKLACE POPLAR. See Populus monilifera. 
Vol. V 
NECTARINE. To the varieties described in Vol. II., 
the following should be added: 
Advance. Flowers large. Fruit large, green, and mottled with 
red on the sunny side; fiesh greenish-yellow, melting, juicy, 
and of fine flavour. Leaves glandless. A free-bearing, early, 
hardy, and vigorous variety. 
Darwin. Flowers large. Fruit large, orange, deeply flushed 
with red on the exposed side; flesh light yellow, melting and 
rich, ripening in the middle of August. Glands kidney-shaped. 
Dryden. Flowers small. Fruit large, nearly covered with a 
deep dark red colour; flesh white, very juicy, and of exquisite 
flavour, ripening outside end of August or early in September, 
Glands kidney-shaped. A vigorous grower, and one of the 
best and most prolific varieties. 
Early Rivers. Flowers large. Fruit medium to large, 
greenish in the shade, bright red on the sunny side; flesh 
whitish, very juicy and of excellent flavour; most valuable 
for early forcing. Glands kidney-shaped. Ripening outside in 
the middle of July, and a vigorous grower and free bearer. A 
splendid variety. 
Milton. Flowers large. Fruit large, yellow, dark red on the 
sunny side; flesh white, rich, very juicy, and of exquisite 
flavour, ripening middle of September. Glands round. Tree 
very vigorous and prolific. 
Murrey. Flowers small. Fruit medium, roundish, ovate, 
nearly covered with dark red; flesh whitish, very melting 
and delicious, ripening early in August. A fine, hardy variety 
and an abundant bearer. ’ 
Pineapple. Flowers large. Fruit large, deep orange, red 
on the sunny side; flesh yellow, melting, juicy, and of fine 
flavour, ripening end of August. Glands round. Hardy and 
a great bearer. An improved and later form of Pitmaston 
Orange. 
Precoce de Croncels. Flowers large. Fruit medium to 
large, light yellow, flushed with scarlet on the sunny side; 
flesh whitish, melting, very juicy, and of delicious flavour. 
A variety of French origin, sent out by Messrs. J. Veitch and 
Sons, Chelsea. It is one of the earliest, and excellent for 
forcing or outside culture, as the tree is hardy, a vigorous 
grower, and an abundant bearer. 
Rivers’s White, described in Vol. I1., is a poor bearer. 
Stanwick Elruge. Flowers small. Fruit medium, light 
green, deep dark red on the sunny side; flesh whitish, 
melting, juicy, and very rich, ripening middle of August. 
creda kidney-shaped. A very fine variety, especially under 
glass. 
Pests. The Nectarine is sometimes attacked by the 
Shot-Hole Fungus—Cercospora (which see for remedies). 
NECTRIA DITISSIMA. See Canker. 
NEGRETIA. A synonym of Mucuna (which see). 
NEGRO’S HEAD. See Phytelephas macrocarpa. 
NEGUNDIUM AMERICANUM. A synonym of 
Acer Negundo (which see). 
NEGUNDO. This genus is now included under 
Acer (which see). To the species and varieties described 
on p. 430, Vol. IL., the following should be added: 
N. californicum (Californian).* jr. oblong, pubescent. 
1., leaflets three, incised-toothed, pubescent or hairy, especially 
below and on the petioles. Higher California. A very 
vigorous tree, with beautiful foliage. 
NEILLIA. Syn. Adenilema. Including Physocarpa. 
To the species described on p. 431, Vol. II., the following 
should be added: 
N. opulifolia foliis aureo-marginatis (gold-margined- 
leaved). J. irregularly lobed, variegated with yellow. 1890. 
(R. G. 1890, p. 9, f. 2-3, as Spirea var.) 
N. Torreyi (Torrey’s). This is similar to NV. opulifolia, but 
is more compact in habit and only 2ft. to 3ft. in height. 
Rocky Mountains, 1889, (G. & F. 1889, p. 4, f. 84.) 
NELITRIS. According to the compilers of the 
“Index Kewensis,” Decaspermum is the correct name of 
this genus. 
NELUMBIUM. Sacred Lotus is another popular 
name for the species of this genps, which number only 
two, although specific names haye been given to several 
varieties of N. speciosum, the only distinction being in 
the colours of their flowers, which range from white to 
deep rosy-pink and in some cases are semi-double. 
NEMASTYLIS. Seventeen species of this genus are 
described by J. G. Baker. Flowers usually blue; fila- 
ments free or united; style-branches cleft to the base into 
subulate forks. 
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