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should have a warm and protected situation, as, in this 

 climate, we frequently have freezing weather after they 

 come into bloom. It is a native of the Pyrenees. 



N. odorus (Campernelle) (Fragrant). — Why Lin- 

 naeus applied this distinctive name to this species is not 

 clear, as it is not more fragrant than many other of the 

 species. Of this there are several varieties, all worth 

 growing, as they will thrive in any warm situation. 



N. poeticus (Poets' Narcissus). — This is one of 

 the most beautiful, as well as the most common, of the 

 species. A border of this Narcissus, after the bulbs get 

 well established, has no equal among early flowers. 

 There are several varieties, differing but little excepting 

 in time of flowering. Flowers pure white with crimson 

 border on the cup. See Page 238. 



N. Pseudo-Narcissus (The Common Daffodil, or 

 Lent Lily). — This is so common in Europe that it has 

 become naturalized in many places. It will grow any- 

 where, in sun or shade, and increases rapidly where once 

 planted. 



Var. moschatus (White Spanish Daffodil). — Avery 

 dwarf plant, with flowers similar to the common daffodil, 

 excepting that they are of a delicate creamy white color. 

 While it is classed among the perfectly hardy sorts, it 

 must be planted on very rich, dry soil, and then slightly 

 protected, or it will not bloom. 



N. Tazetta (Polyanthus Narcissus). — This is the 

 type of an entirely distinct class, remarkable for the fra- 

 grance and beauty of its flowers. We have already 

 noticed the class, on Page 239, observing that the repre- 

 sentatives are not hardy, and are only to be employed in 

 pot culture, or in glasses, or for forcing in the green- 

 house for cut flowers and conservatory decoration. 

 There are several hundred varieties of this species ; the 

 most important are : 



N. T. orientalis.— Chinese Sacred Lily, Page 240. 



