The terms Narcissus and Daffodil are interchangeable, al- 
though there exists a tendency to apply the term Narcissi to the 
small-flowering groups like Poeticus, Leedsii, Barrii and Incom- 
parabilis; while the larger-flowered Trumpet varieties are most 
frequently referred to as Daffodils. 
Soil and its Treatment. Narcissi will thrive in any ordinary 
garden soil, but prefer a deep, rather moist, sandy loam. When 
the soil is of a dry and sandy nature, it should be deeply dug, if 
possible at least a season before planting the bulbs, composted 
leaves or well-rotted manure being added and a vegetable or 
annual crop grown on the ground. Before the bulbs are planted 
a sprinkling of lime should be spread on the surface and then 
raked in. It is also beneficial to add bone meal at the rate of 
1-1/2 oz. to the square yard while digging the soil. Never use 
fresh manure of any kind at planting time—it burns the roots! 
On very poor and dry sandy soils we recommended the addition 
of about 1 oz. per square yard of sulphate of potash to be 
sprinkled over the surface of the ground, after planting. 
Naturalizing in Grass, etc. All Narcissi will grow equally 
well in the open or in partial shade. In the flower-border, to ob- 
tain the best effect, they should be planted in large groups of 
irregular outline, each group or clump to contain one variety 
only; avoid straight lines, circles, and symmetrical designs. Masses 
of Narcissi should always appear in the hardy flower border, 
where they can be planted between the clumps of herbaceous 
plants, which hide as well as shelter the foliage later in the 
season. 
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