JVarcissus Bicolor, 



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It is particularly efiective when planted in clumps, in a mixed 

 border, or in masses, with Narcissus major. Two new hybrid vari- 

 eties, a cross between Narcissus bicolor and Narcissus AJax, have 



Narcissus Bicolor. 



been introduced from Europe the past season, under the names of Em- 

 peror and Empress, represented as having even larger and more showy 

 flowers than the parents. 



