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N. bulbocédium.— The Hoop-petticoat Narcissus. — 
Called in France Medusa’s Trumpet, has the cup two 
inches long, very broad at the brim. Of this, there are a 
number of varieties; one, pale citron color; another darker 
and larger; both curious and pretty ; flowers early in May. 
N. poéticus, or Poet’s Narcissus, has a snow-white 
flower, with a pale-yellow cup in the center, fringed on 
the border with a circle of reddish-purple. It is sweet- 
scented ; in flower last of May. There 1s a variety with 
double flowers; these are the most desirable. 
N. polyanthos.—The Polyanthus Narcissus is the most 
desirable of all; but, alas! it isnot so hardy. It requires 
to be planted five inches deep, and to be protected, to do 
well. The bulbs are quite large. The blossoms are pro- 
duced the last of May, in trusses of from six to twenty 
flowers, There are many varieties of this flower. Some 
have entirely white flowers; others, white, with yellow, 
citron, or orange cups; and entirely yellow or orange-col- 
ored flowers. There is a variety with double flowers. 
This species of Narcissus succeeds well when grown in 
pots; or it is fine for flowering in glasses. 
NEMOPHILA.—Love-crove. 
[From the Greek words fgr a grove and to love.) 
Nemo6phila insignis.—Showy Love-grove.—This, as well 
as the other species, is an annual, from California. It grows 
with a very spreading habit, its numerous weak branches 
resting on the soil and throwing up its bright blue flowers 
on stems about six inches long. The whole plant is of a 
pale-green, and is clothed with somewhat bristly hairs. 
All the species are disposed to sport, and this one has 
given varieties in which the flowers are white with blue 
stripes, and blue marked with white. All are suited for 
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