NARCIS'SUS TAZZETTA. 
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. 
Class. Order. 
HEXANDRIA. MONOGYNIA. 
Natural Order. 
AMARYLLIDEiE. 
Native of 
Height. 
Flowers in 
Duration. 
Introduced 
Spain. 
1 foot. 
Mar. April. 
Perennial. 
in 1759. 
No. 244. 
The term Narcissus, from the Greek narke, is 
indicative of the stupifying effects of its smell. 
Tazzetta, in Italian, a little cup, alludes to the nec- 
tary. The term polyanthus, which is commonly 
given to this species, is compounded of the Greek, 
polu, many; and anthos, a flower. 
The odour of the Narcissus, remarked in its name, 
is to some persons very agreeable, w hilst to others it 
is rather offensive; and possibly, in improper con- 
finement, is prejudicial to all. 
It is not sufficiently observed by all the admirers 
of flowers, that the agreeable perfume of plants, in 
full bloom, when diffused through close apartments, 
becomes decidedly deleterious, by producing head- 
ache, giddiness, and other affections of the brain. 
But it is in confinement alone that such effects, be- 
come evident. In the garden, when mingled with a 
wholesome and exhilarating atmosphere, amidst ob- 
jects that awaken the most delightful sensations of 
our nature, these sweets are a part of our gratifica- 
tions, and health is promoted as a consequence of 
enjoyment so pure. 
Who has not felt the excitement of spring P of 
