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eye. Of the double varieties, Incomparable, yellow and 

 orange ; Pseudo-N. Plentis, or Lent Lily, yellow and 

 white ; and Von Sion, all yellow ; Alba-Plena Odorata, a 

 fine double white, is also used. The hybrid varieties are 

 very fine, but too expensive for general cultivation. 



As the varieties are so numerous we cannot attempt 

 their description, but will briefly refer to the species. 



N. Bulbocodium (Common Hoop-Petticoat Nar- 

 cissus). This has so long occupied a place in the garden 

 that a description is quite unnecessary. It is a native of 

 the Pyrenees, and is perfectly hardy. See Page 241. 



N. gracilis (Yellow Rush-Leaved Narcissus). This 

 differs from other of the rush-leaved sorts, in having 

 flowers similar in shape to those of N. poeticus,. but of 

 a soft sulphur-yellow color, and in having but two or 

 three on a stalk. This has so long been an inhabitant 

 of the garden that its origin is unknown. There are 

 several varieties, one of which is popularly known as the 

 Silver Jonquil. 



N. incomparabilis (Peerless Daffodil) (Butter 

 and Eggs). There are a large number of varieties and 

 sub-varieties of this species, all hardy, showy, and well 

 adapted for woods or shaded places. It can be natural- 

 ized anywhere, making very effective clumps in early 

 spring. See Page 238. 



N. Jonquilla (Jonquil). This is a native of Spain, 

 and an old garden favorite, because of its fragrance and 

 hardiness, together with its elegant form and profusion 

 of golden yellow flowers. There is a double form with 

 the same general habit, which is not common in our gar- 

 dens, and is liable to die out unless planted in dry soils, 

 because water, in winter, is destructive to it. 



N. juncifolius (Rush-Leaved Daffodil). One of 

 the smallest and sweetest of the species. It is very 

 dwarf, and admirably adapted for rock- work. The flow- 

 ers are produced quite early in spring; therefore they 



