244 BULBS AND TUBEROUS-BOOTED PLAHTS. 



N. T. papyraceus (Paper White Narcissus). 

 Among the varieties in great demand for florists' use is 

 the Double Roman, one of the best. The word Tazetta 

 signifies a small deep vessel, like a cup. Narcissus is 

 the name of a youth said to have been changed into a 

 flower. See Page 239. 



NECTAROSCORDIUM. 



Honey Garlic. 



This pretty little bulb is a native of Sicily. N. sic- 

 ulum, the only species, was formerly included in the genus 

 Allium. It is perfectly hardy, growing freely in com- 

 mon light soil, and blooms in June. The flowers are 

 green, or purplish, produced on a slender scape three to 

 four feet high. It is increased by offsets. 



NERINE. 

 See Page 21. 



ONION LILY. 

 See Ornithogalum caudatum, Page 245. 



OPORANTHUS. 



A synonym of Sterribergia lutea, Page 22. 

 ORNITHOGALUM. 

 Star of Bethlehem. 



This is a genus of hardy, half-hardy and tender 

 bulbs, but few of which have any place in the garden. 

 They are natives of Europe, Asia, and the Cape of Good 

 Hope. The hardy species increase so rapidly as to be- 

 come a nuisance. The tender species will grow in any 

 moist place protected against frost. 



O. arabicum. Decidedly the finest of the species, 

 and well adapted for house culture ; it also makes a fine 

 display in the garden. The flowers are large, pure white 

 with a black center, borne on a scape one and one-half 



