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countries. It cannot be considered a hardy variety, bi] 

 is worthy of a good position. There are various form 

 all having rush-like leaves. Conspicuus, with larg 

 yellow leaves, is very early, as also is citrinus, the pal 

 sulphur French kind. The White Hoop Petticoat (> 

 B. monophyllus) is an exquisite variety from Algerii 

 N. triandrus (Ganymede's Cup) and its sub-variety albu 

 (Angel's Tears) are among the daintiest of the race, bi 

 must be carefully sheltered from high winds. Th 

 Rush Jonquil (N. juncifolius) is sweetly scented and nc 

 difficult to establish. Though somewhat expensive, 

 small clump of the Queen Anne's Jonquil (N. odori 

 minor) well repays the outlay ; on warm soils the pal 

 yellow double flowers are very striking. If the roc 

 garden contains a somewhat moist corner, it would b 

 worth an effort to grow the Cyclamen Daffodil (N. cych 

 mineus). The flowers are bright golden, the leaves 

 vivid green. On peaty soils it would almost certain] 

 succeed. 



Beside the Narcissi with their note of creamy yellov 

 we may place the Scillas and Muscari, giving us a prc 

 cession of blues from porcelain to deep indigo. Scilh 

 are of the simplest culture, and when once establishe 

 merely require an occasional top dressing. The be; 

 known and perhaps most beautiful form is the Siberia 

 Scilla (S. sibirica), with flowers a delicate shade of pai 

 blue. It is a vigorous kind, and the clumps should t 

 divided every few years. On a warm, sandy soil 

 blooms in February. One of the most delightful wa] 

 of growing this Scilla is to plant bold colonies near th 

 margins of Alpine shrubs. The sight of the blue drif 

 of flowers escaping from the shelter of dark foliage, an 

 in small colonies descending the rock slopes, is a sprin 

 picture of true charm. Later in the year the Spanis 

 Scilla (S. hispanica) raises its stout racemes of pendei 

 bells. It is a vigorous kind, and is suitable for natura 



