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whole class, and very fragrant. This, as well as the 

 others, is rather tender, requiring the same treatment. 

 Narcissus Jonquil 



*' Nor gradual bloom is wanting, 

 Nor hyacinth of purest virgin white, 

 Low bent and blushing inward, nor Jonquils 

 Of potent fragrance." 



The Jonquil is a very attractive species of Narcissus, 

 quite hardy, possessing a delightful fragrance, flowering 

 in April and May. It is often flowered in pots, and kept 

 in stands with or near the Auricula ; this, no doubt, is be- 

 cause it flowers at the same time, and the sweetness of 

 its perfume, mixing with that of the Auricula, diffuses a 

 most pleasing and delightful treat in the cool of the even- 

 ing. The Jonquil, when planted in the open ground, 

 should not be removed for several years, for it does not 

 flower so well if removed every season. The spathe is 

 three flowered ; segments reflexed, spatulate ; cup in the 

 centre much shorter than the segment, spreading crenate, 

 much like the Tazetta, not forming so many flowers, but 

 may be considered a good parlor plant. 



The double variety is suitable to stand in a glass with 

 water, the same as the Hyacinth. 



Pseudo Narcissus 



" "When early primroses appear, 



And vales are decked with Daffodils, 

 I hail the new reviving year, 

 And soothing hope my bosom fills." 



The Daffodil is the most common kind in cultivation, 

 perfectly hardy, and a native of England, where it is found 



