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be surrounded with sand ; but we should prefer to 
select a well-drained friable soil for them, or' make a 
bed or border on purpose for them. 
lightness and gracefulness of form in every part, as 
well as delicacy of colour. They are therefore well 
suited for light and graceful table decorations as well 
as for vases, particularly those of glass or other light 
construction. They contrast beautifully with the 
illustration at our service. The flowers are of 
greater substance than many of the old N. Leedsii 
type, the starry segments being of a most delicate 
sulphur-white. The crown is creamy and tinted 
with apricot; while it is of moderate length com¬ 
NARCISSUS POETICUS ORNATUS. 
There, are numerous varieties of the Poet's Nar¬ 
cissus in cultivation, but some of them stand out 
prominently and pre-emine r tly above the others. 
That under notice is the largest and finest of the 
early varieties, the segments being very broad, over¬ 
lapping, and pure white, while the flowers are 
naturally early, whether under glass or in the open 
air. The small saucer-shaped crown is furnished 
with the usual orange-red rim. The bulbs may be 
potted up in the autumn or even now, exposed under 
ashes to the autumnal rains, and when thoroughly 
rooted brought into heat as required, and gently 
urged into growth and bloom. The flowers are 
most serviceable for cutting, affording a colour that 
is always much in demand, while they are delight¬ 
NaRCISSUS POETICUS ORNATUS. 
fully fragrant. Unoef natural conditions in the 
open air this variety is in advance of most other 
forms of N. poeticus, (Of course, it must be 
remembered that the Daffodils proper bloom long 
before any of this section under the same 
conditions.) N. p. ornatus is also a lovely form for 
naturalising on the grass, and as a matter of fact it 
may be utilised for any purpose to which Daffodils 
may be put in the garden. The accompanying 
illustration, lent us by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, 
Ltd , Chelsea, will give a good idea of the form and 
general appearance of the flower. 
Copyright, S. & S. 
Narcissus Santa Fina. 
NARCISSUS SANTA FINA. 
Some of the simplest of the Narcissi are amongst 
the most lovely for certain kinds of work. That 
under notice belongs to the Leedsii type, which is a 
garden race of hybrids between N. poculiformis and 
N. incomparabilis. .They are characterised by 
darker flowers. N. Santa Fina is quite new, 
having been raised by the Rev. G. H. Engleheart, 
and now being put into commerce for the first time 
by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading, who have 
placed the beautifully and faithfully executed 
pared with some of the older forms of this race. 
Being as hardy as any other Narcissi it may be 
planted unreservedly in the open; while it is 
equally amenable to pot culture and indoor 
decoration. 
