i62 ALPINE FLOWERS AND ROCK GARDENS. 



the small bulbs may be taken away and replanted in 

 a nursery bed. 



The huge " trumpet " Narcissi, like Emperor, maxi- 

 mus, and Van Waveren's Giant are not suitable for 

 rock gardening, but small trumpets such as minimus^ 

 minor, Bulbocodium (Hoop petticoat), Johnstoni Queen 

 of Spain, Cyclamineus and triandrus are admirable. 

 So too, are Macleai, moschatus, nanus and juncifolius. 

 In several cases variety can be imparted if desired, by 

 growing different forms. Thus, of hulhocodium there 

 is the large sulphur (citrinum) and white (monophyllum), 

 the latter enjoying a much warmer and drier soil than 

 its congeners. Of triandrus there is the white (albus) 

 and also the large and beautiful calathinus, but this is 

 rather dear. These are all beautiful and nearly all 

 inexpensive things. If desired, medium trumpets such 

 as Golden Spur and Horsefieldi might be introduced, 

 but they are too large to be ideal. Poeticus can be 

 added for late bloom if desired, but it is a strong plant, 

 and is better in grass. 



It is quite at the option of the flower-lover whether 

 he introduces varieties from other sections or not. 

 There are scores of small, neat varieties which could be 

 used at will. The Leedsii, Barrii, Nelsonii and Burhidgei 

 groups all contain nice varieties, and there are many 

 refined flowers among the " star " or incomparahilis 

 varieties ; but those already named ought to be enough 

 for most growers, and they are all of the low, graceful, 

 refined type that is appropriate for the rockery. 



