ENCYCLOPADIA OF GARDENING. 
flora (Syn. Achimenes amabili hi ico ; i d 
featlat, Det tte wee ilis), white, Aug., 2 ft., Mexico; zebrina, yellow and 
Nail-wort.—See Paronychia. 
Naked-flowered Azal i = 
iaielseaeon alea (Rhododendron nndiflora).—See 
Naked-flowered Crocus (Crocus nudiflorus).—See Crocus. 
Nandina (Heavenly Bamboo).—Ord. Berberidaces. Half-hardy 
evergreen flowering shrubs. 
: CULTURE: Soil, peat & loam. Position, sheltered beds or borders 
in mild districts only. Plant in May or Sept. Propagate by cuttings 
inserted in sandy peat in a warm greenhouse in spring or summer. 
SPECIES OULTIVATED: N. domestica, white, summer, 4 to 5 ft., leaves assume 
reddish tint in autumn, Japan, , 
Nankeen Lily (Lilium testaceum)—See Lilium. 
Nanodes.—See Epidendrum. 
Narbonne Flax (Linum narbonense).—See Linum. 
Narcissus (Daffodil; Jonquil; Chinese Sacred Lily; Chalice 
Flower ; Lent Lily).—Ord. Amaryllidacex. Hardy bulbous perennials. 
Cuasstrication: Narcissi are divided into three main sections or 
groups, viz.: I, Magni-Coronati (Trumpet Daffodils). II. Medio-Coro- 
nati (Chalice-cupped Daffodils or Star Narcissi). III. Parvi-Coronati 
(Dolly-cup or Poet’s Narcissi). Group I, have large trumpets; II., 
short trumpets or cups; III., very short cups or trumpets. To first 
group belong the following types: Yellow, white & yellow (Bicolor), & 
cream trumpet kinds, Johnstonii, cyclamineus, bulbocodium, Humei, 
Backhousei, & tridymus; to second group, incomparabilis, Barrii, 
Leedsii, montanus, Bernardi, Machai Nelsoni, triandrus, juncifolius, 
& odorus; to third group, Burbidgei, Engleheartii, poeticus, poetaz, 
tazetta or polyanthus, biflorus, and jonquilla, The name Daffodil 
usually applies to kinds with long trumpets. 
OUTDOOR CULTURE: Soil, ordinary for common kinds; sandy 
loam for N. bulbocodium & vars.; peaty soil for N. cyclamineus. No 
manure must be applied. Position, partially or quite shady beds or 
borders facing N. or N.E. for robust kinds; rockeries sheltered from N. 
or N.E. winds for choice or dwarf kinds. Plant, June to Oct. Depth 
for planting, 3 to 4in. on heavy soils; 6in. on light soils. Distance 
apart, 2 to 6in. Lift N. bulbocodium in July & replant in Oct.; 
other kinds every three or four years in July. Do not remove foliage 
until quite dead. Manures: 402. of basic slag or 4.0z. of bonemeal for 
heavy soils; 40z. of sulphate of potash for sandy soils. Apply above 
quantities per square avd before planting. 
CULTURE IN TURF: Make holes 2 to 3in. wide, 3in. deep. Place 
one bulb in each & cover with soil & turf. Plant, July to Oct. Grass 
must not be cut until leaves turn yellow. 
INDOOR CULTURE: Compost, two parts fibrous loam, one part 
well-decayed manure or leaf-mould, one part sand. Pot, Aug. to Nov., 
placing 3 large, 6 medium-sized, or 12 small bulbs in a 5-in. pot. 
Depth for planting: Allow apex to just appear above surface of soil. 
Position, under cinder ashes outdoors or in frame until growth begins, 
then remove to greenhouse or window. Water only when growth 
commences; moderately afterwards. Apply weak stimulants when 
flowers appear. Temp. for forcing, 55° to 65°. After flowering, 
plaut bulbs, except those of N. bulbocodium & N. cyclamineus, out- 
doors, Keep soil of the latter dry after flowering. 
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