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points of their leaves are liable to be killed if 

 too much exposed. 



When in flower, shading is necessary to pro- 

 long their beauty ; and, when the leaves become 

 yellow, the bulbs may be taken up, dried, and 

 stored. 



There are several varieties of this narcissus, 

 all of which require the same management, and 

 which, indeed, is suitable for the whole of this 

 extensive family, from the delicate jonquil up to 

 the rustic daffodil. 



All the lily and fritillary tribes that are suffi- 

 ciently hardy — crown imperials, martagons, &c. — 

 may be cultivated by means similar to what have 

 been recommended for the preceding. The 

 white and orange are so hardy, that they are met 

 with as old standards in every garden. It is a 

 wonder that seedling varieties have not yet been 

 had, by cross impregnation, from those two spe- 

 cies. The smaller species should be planted in 

 patches or beds by themselves. 



There are many bulbs of minor importance and 

 character, which have always a place in the flower- 



