October Looking Forward 



distinguished from the two former classes by their 

 colouring. The flower is white or pale, while the cups 

 of the Chalice-cupped and Star Narcissi are usually 

 brilliantly coloured, and contrast strongly with the 

 light perianth. The Eucharis - flowered kinds are very 

 charming, and one may with advantage select such 

 as Leedsii, Ariadne, Duchess of Westminster, Katherine 

 Spurrell, Minnie Hume, Mrs. Langtry, Salmonetta, Una, 

 Waterwitch and White Lady. Among the true Poet's 

 Narcissi there are now some lovely flowers, though the 

 best are still expensive. Almira, Cassandra, Herrick, 

 Pheasant's Eye, ornatus, poetarum and White Standard 

 are some of those of reasonable price. 



On Growing Daffodils. The most convenient way 

 of growing Daffodils is in beds by themselves ; when the 

 time comes to prepare for summer flowers the bulbs are 

 taken up and planted on a reserve border, there to 

 remain until the leaves have died down. In due course 

 they are lifted and stored, and replanted in October. 

 But this is certainly not the most picturesque way of 

 planting. They look far better in groups in the herba- 

 ceous border and shrubbery, and in grassy corners, or 

 if one has sufficient room, naturalised in masses in grass, 

 among thin woodland, and by the waterside. Perhaps 

 in the latter position they are most attractive of all, for 

 their graceful flowers gain an added charm from the 

 reflection on the water surface. So many people 

 complain that Daffodils and other spring-flowering 

 bulbs are a nuisance ^n the flower border after their 

 beauty has passed, but that I think depends upon how 

 and where they are planted. If one scatters them in 

 twos and threes all over the border, or groups them 

 towards the front, it is true that their fading foliage 

 will prove an eyesore, for it does not disappear until 

 July. If, however, the bulbs are grouped towards the 

 back of the border, among the vigorous perennials, such 

 as Michaelmas Daisy, Helenium, Aconitum, Sunflower, 

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