58 THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



such Daffodil " ; and N. odorus and K juncifolius ? the sweet-scented Campernelle and 

 Eush-leaved narcissi. The other section includes H". Tazetta, the " Bunch-flowered 

 narcissus " ; the Poets' Daffodils, and the beautiful Jonquils so much admired by all. 



A good narcissus should have a stout stem, and the segments and corona with 

 substance — not flimsy, but stout. 



The cultivation of the narcissus in general presents no difficulty, with the exception 

 of a few of the species and varieties. In beds, mixed flower borders, and in shrubberies 

 it usually does well. Some kinds, however, require to be planted out in grass, and 



nearly all are suitable for this. Thus planted they 

 may be undisturbed for years, and when established 

 present a superb effect. The meadow, the orchard, the 

 hedgerow, and the grassy bank may all be mentioned 

 as illustrative of suitable places, and in woodland 

 walks, not too densely shaded, they are charming in 

 the spring months. 



For planting in grass the noble Trumpet varieties, 

 the varieties of N. incomparabilis, and those of N. 

 poeticus are especially suitable ; but in select places 

 the charming little minimus, nanus, and other dwarf 

 flowers look very beautiful. The grass should not be 

 cut until the leaves of the narcissi have become yellow. 



A good loam free from fresh manure is the most 

 suitable for the narcissus; but, should the soil be 

 poor, bone meal or bone dust may be added at the 



Fig. 27. Naecissus teiandeus. 



rate of about 2 ozs. per square yard. Keep the crown 

 of the bulb about 3 inches below the surface if a strong-growing narcissus, or 

 2 inches if a weaker one. The best time for planting is from the middle of July 

 until the middle of November, as near the earlier date as possible. Some large 

 growers lift the bulbs annually and dry them before re-planting. The poeticus 

 section should not be dried, and ought to be re-planted at once. 



In the south an aspect facing the north, or at least with partial shade, is pre- 

 ferred by many growers, but others of great experience grow them in full sun with good 

 results ; in the north it will be found that the narcissus flowers more freely with 

 more sun than it would receive with a northern aspect. The white Trumpet varieties 



