16 JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
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NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS 
Next to the Tulip the Narcissus is the most popular 
spring-flowering bulbous plant. Within a few years flor¬ 
ists have learned how easily they will force, and what a 
wealth of form and color they possess, so now they are 
generally to be seen in the florists’ windows by Christ¬ 
mas. 
With few exceptions the Narcissus are hardy and 
strong, growing under ordinary cultivation. The bunch 
flowered or Polyanthus sorts, however, should not be 
trusted to the border. 
OUTDOOR CULTURE.—The Daffodil will grow in any 
ordinary garden soil and in almost any situation, but 
prefers moderately stiff, well-drained soil, in situations 
slightly shaded, such as the herbaceous border and the 
margins of flower-beds, along the outside edges of shrub¬ 
beries, on woodland walks and on the margins of lakes 
and streams, or for naturalizing in the grass or wood¬ 
land. Planting may be done in the fall any time before 
the frost sets in, October being the usual month for 
doing this. Once planted they should not be disturbed 
further than dividing and resetting in August once in 
three or four years, when they get too crowded. The 
varieties marked H. are hardy; those marked HH. are 
hardy with a good covering of leaves or litter during 
winter; the kinds marked T. are tender, and suitable for 
growing indoors. 
POT CULTURE.—It is unnecessary, to say anything as 
to the merits of Narcissus of all kinds for this purpose, 
as their popularity is universal. At the head of the list 
stands the Tazetta, or Polyanthus Narcissus, with its 
large bunches of fragrant flowers. 
Narcissus, Single Jonquils 
Sir Henry Irving 
The Paper White Grandiflora and Double (toman Taz- 
ettas are very largely used for forcing. All the varieties 
of the group are suitable for this purpose, and most 
excellent for cut flowers. The Bulbocodium or Hoop 
Petticoat Daffodil, planted say three to twelve in a pot, 
is most unique and attractive, and the same may be said 
of the Narcissus Horsfieldii. The Campernelle or Large 
Jonquil (N. odorus), and the Single and Double Sweet- 
scented Jonquils are splendid—the last mentioned being 
exquisitely perfumed. Triandrus, the little Cyclamen- 
flowered Narcissus, is a perfect gem, one of the choicest 
things we offer. The Moschatus and other Spanish Daf¬ 
fodils are also worthy of special mention. For culture, 
the hints given under Hyacinths may be followed. One 
very important point is to keep them cool for the first 
four or five weeks when they are commencing to grow. 
After the roots are grown and the tops well started, they 
may be pushed forward more quickly in heat. In cut¬ 
ting for sending to friends or for market, the flowers 
should be cut in the bud, and when placed in water they 
will open out beautifully. 
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