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cream or white in different varieties, the latter being yellow. 

 The stalk is round, while that of the common daffodil is 

 flat. It is hardy, and only requires simple garden-cul- 

 ture. 



N. MOSCHATUS. — A pretty species, with whitish flowers ; 

 in some of the varieties, very drooping ; often known as 

 white Spanish daffodil. It is hardy, but needs rich soil to 

 bloom well. Introduced from Spain in 1759. 



N. MAJOR. — The species commonly called great yellow 

 Spanish daffodil has been very showy in our garden for 

 a number of years. It thrives in a deep sandy loam, and 

 is a great improvement on the common daffodil. 



N. MONTANUS. — This is a beautiful species, with white, 

 graceful, drooping flowers. It is of rather difficult culture, 

 needing a deep, rich, moist soil, and a sheltered situation. 

 It is a native of the Pyrenees, and has long been known as 

 a garden-flower. 



N. JONQUiLLA. — This name is from juncus, a diminutive, 

 signifying " little rush ;" and the species is one of the most 

 popular of the family. The flowers of all the varieties are 

 bright yellow, fragrant, and freely produced. All are well 

 suited for window-plants, as the flowers seldom fail to ex- 

 pand, and continue a long time in perfection. A bulb-case 



