94 THE NARCISSUS. 



N. BULBOCODIUM. This is the well-known and hand- 

 some hoop-petticoat narcissus. The flowers are bright 

 yellow, with wavy margin, and are very ornamental. 

 Though a native of Portugal, it generally proves hardy, 

 but needs to be a little favored by planting it in a sheltered 

 situation. 



There is another species nearly allied to this, known as 

 N. Cantdbricus, or Corbularia albicans, or Cantabricus, 

 which has white flowers, and which is desirable. 



N. TENUIFOLIUS is a closely allied species of smaller 

 growth, which is rather tender. 



N. PSEUDO-NARCISSUS. This is the common daffodil, 

 too well known to need description. It sports into many 

 varieties, and is usually found in a double form. The bulb 

 only requires to be planted in good soil, and to be undis- 

 turbed. 



N. MINOR. A pretty little species, with many varieties, 

 as nanus, pumilus, minimus, all with bright-yellow flowers 

 and dwarf habit, perfectly hardy, and very ornamental ; na- 

 tive of Spain, but long an inhabitant of the garden. 



N. BICOLOR. This species differs from the common 

 daffodil by the difference of color between the cup and 

 remainder of the flower ; the former being all shades of 



