. Daffodils. NARCISSUS-THE FLOWER OF LOVE. " The perfumed amber cup, which, when March comes, " Gems the dry woods and windy wolds, and speaks " The ; 'HIS charming class of bulbs receives but a small portion of the attention that it merits, for to the Narcissus belongs ele- gance of form, delightful perfume, variety of coloring and a general attrac- tiveness that makes it a rival of the Hyacinth and Tulip. The neglect to which it has been treated is due in large measure to ignorance of its charms and abiding usefulness. Impatient of winter's restraints, it fol
. Daffodils. NARCISSUS-THE FLOWER OF LOVE. " The perfumed amber cup, which, when March comes, " Gems the dry woods and windy wolds, and speaks " The ; 'HIS charming class of bulbs receives but a small portion of the attention that it merits, for to the Narcissus belongs ele- gance of form, delightful perfume, variety of coloring and a general attrac- tiveness that makes it a rival of the Hyacinth and Tulip. The neglect to which it has been treated is due in large measure to ignorance of its charms and abiding usefulness. Impatient of winter's restraints, it follows closely the frost line and vies with the Crocus and Snowdrop in pushing its welcome flowers into the light long before the Frost King has taken his final departure. For planting on the edge of woods, among shrub- ben-, on rockeries, or for planting in groups on the lawn (leaving sufficient space between the bulbs for the grass to grow, so that no bare spots will occur), the Narcissus is invaluable ; it will be found among the chief attractions of the spring garden, and tends to make its surroundings more bright and cheerful by its presence. To obtain satisfactory results, the bulbs should remain undisturbed for three years at least, they may then be divided and reset; this does not apply to the Polyanthus or Bunch Section which, on account of its early starting, should not be planted till very late, and the bulbs taken up in spring after the foliage turns 3-ellow, and be kept in a dry place till the following autumn. South of Philadelphia this method will not be necessary. When desired for forcing, treat same as Hvacinths. Narcissus Poeticus. °'
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