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with black. It produces little bulbs in the axils of the leaves, 

 and multiplies very rapidly. 



Those who desire to cultivate some of the green-house 

 species cannot fail to be pleased with Auratum, the Golden- 

 banded Lily from Japan, noted for its size, beauty, and fragrance; 

 Giganteum, a very tall-growing white species from the Hima- 

 layas; Thompsonianum, from India, which produces rose-colored 

 flowers ; and Concolor, with brilliant red flowers, from China. 



Lilium Brownii. — "We have not tested the hardihood of this 

 species, it is scarce and high-priced, but it is a most magnificent 

 trumpet-shaped flower, of large size, white within and purple 

 without, and very fragrant. 



The Narcissus. — The hardy species require the same treat- 

 ment as that recommended for the Hyacinth. They thrive best 

 in rich, sandy loam, and should remain in the ground until the 

 increase of bulbs makes it necessary to divide them. 



Poeticus. — One of the most beautiful of this class. There 

 are double and semi-double varieties ; all are perfectly hardy in 

 well-drained soil. The flowers are snow-white with a cream-colored 

 cup, the edge of which is delicately fringed with red. 



Bulhicodium. — This is the hoop-petticoat Narcissus, pro- 

 ducing large, bright yellow flowers. The leaves are small and 

 rush-lilie. It thrives best in a somewhat sheltered position, and 

 is the better, in open winters, for a slight covering. 



Bicolor. — Perfectly hardy, but not very common. The 

 flowers have a white cup and yellow crown. 



Pseudo-Narcissiis. — ^The Daflfodil, so well known and gene- 

 rally admired for its double, golden-yellow flowers. Perfectly 

 hardy in well-drained soil. 



Jonqullla. — The Jonquil, much esteemed for its fragant, 

 bright yellow flowers. Yery hardy and free-flowering. Makes 

 a fine window-plant for late winter blooming. 



The PoLiANTHUS Narcissus are not sufficiently hardy tc 

 endure our climate without careful protection, and the yearly 

 taking up of the bulbs when the leaves die oif, in order to pre- 



