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quite as fine. These range from pure white 

 through pale pink and rose, red, scarlet, crimson, 

 blue and charming yellows to dark purple. 



Roman Hyacinths are too tender for outdoor 

 culture at the north. 



There are several quite distinct varieties of the 

 Tulip. There is an early sort, a medium one, a 

 late one, and the Parrot, which is prized more 

 for its striking combinations of brilliant colors 

 than for its beauty of form or habit. We have 

 single and double varieties in all the classes, all 

 coming in a wide range of both rich and delicate 

 colors. Scarlets, crimsons, and yellows predom- 

 inate, but the pure whites, the pale rose-colors, 

 and the rich purples are general favorites. Some 

 of the variegated varieties are exceedingly bril- 

 liant in their striking color-combinations. 



The Narcissus is one of the loveliest flowers 

 we have. It deserves a place very near, if not 

 quite at, the head of the list of our best spring- 

 blooming plants. Nothing can be richer in color 

 than the large double sorts, like Horsfieldii, and 

 Empress,, with their petals of burnished gold. 

 There are many other varieties equally as fine, 

 but with a little difference in the way of color — 

 just enough to make one want to have all of 

 them. The good old-fashioned Daffodil is an 

 honored member of the family that should be 



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