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Narcissus (To the species and varieties)
To the species and varieties described on pp. 411-20, Vol. II., the following should now be added:
N. cyclamineus (Cyclamen-like). fl., perianth lemon-yellow, the tube very short, the segments nearly 1in. long, strongly reflexed from the base; corona as long as, or longer than, the segments, rather deeper in colour, the edge crenate; scape sub-terete, 6in. to 12in. long. Spring. l. two or three, linear, sub-erect, deeply channelled. Bulb 1/2in. in diameter. Portugal. (B. M. 6950.) N. Johnstoni (Johnston's). A variety of N. Pseudo-Narcissus. N. Jonquilla Burbidgei (Burbidge's). A variety having the corona cut into six segments nearly to the base. Native country unknown. 1885. N. juncifolio-muticus (hybrid). fl. three, on a slender, terete peduncle, the two upper ones ascending, the lower one horizontal; perianth tube greenish-yellow, 5/8in. long, the expanded limb bright lemon-yellow, horizontal, 1 1/2in. in diameter, the segments ovate-oblong, much imbricated; corona orange-yellow, obconical, 1/2in. long. Latter end of April. l. narrow-linear, channelled. 1886. Probably a hybrid between N. juncifolius and N. Pseudo-Narcissus muticus.
N. poeticus biflorus (two-flowered). fl. double, two on each scape. 1885. A fine variety. (R. G. 1193.) N. Pseudo-Narcissus Johnstoni (Johnston's). fl. pale sulphur, remarkable for the long and rather slender corona tube, which is about 3/4in. long, and less spreading at the mouth than in the common Daffodil. Portugal, 1887. N. P.-N. muticus (curtailed). fl. 1in. to 1 1/2in. long; tube obconical, 1/3in. long and broad; segments sulphur-yellow, 1in. to 1 1/2in. long; corona deep lemon-yellow, as long as the segments, 3/4in. in diameter at the very truncate throat. Pyrenees.
N. Sabinii (Sabine's). fl. solitary, drooping; perianth tube green, cylindrical, somewhat funnel-shaped; segments whitish, shining, broad, imbricated, ovate; corona yellow, plaited, 3/4in. long, erose; scape ancipitous, channelled. Spring. l. pale green, broad, few. This has been lately re-introduced by Mr. Barr. (B. R. 762.) N. scaberulus (slightly scabrous). fl., perianth yellow, 1/2in. to 5/8in. across, stalked, bent; tube greenish, 1/2in. to 3/4in. long; segments ovate, imbricated, the three inner ones broadest, apiculate, slightly fringed at tips, spreading, ultimately slightly reflexed; corona about 1/4in. across, cup-shaped, more or less crenate; scape 2 1/2in. to 4in. long, one or two-flowered. March and April. l. two, linear, more or less prostrate, longer than the scape, slightly furrowed above, two-angled beneath. Bulb small. Oliviera do Conde, Portugal.
Garden Varieties. These hardy, garden flowers have become great favourites during recent years. The numerous hybrid forms raised in gardens are excellent subjects for pot culture, and form a pleasing feature in the greenhouse and conservatory. Under the three following names are given descriptions of what may be regarded as the types of three distinct groups of garden Narcissi. The numerous named forms of each will be found described in the catalogues of specialists; but a few of the more recent and desirable varieties in the various sections are here briefly noticed.
Types of Garden Narcissi.
N. Barrii (Barr's). fl. horizontal or ascending; perianth tube greenish, sub-cylindrical, 1in. long; segments pale sulphur-yellow, oblong, spreading horizontally, slightly imbricated when fully expanded, 1 1/4in. long, 3/4in. broad at the middle; corona lemon-yellow below, orange-yellow at the throat, obconical, 1/3in. long, 5/8in. broad at the throat, crenulate, strongly plicate in the upper half; stamens all six opposite the base of the corona; style just overtopping the anthers; ovary oblong-triangular, 1/3in. long; peduncle ancipitous, one-flowered, about 1ft. long; pedicel and spathe as in N. incomparabilis. l. linear, twisted, glaucous, above 1ft. long, 1/4in. broad. No doubt a hybrid between N. incomparabilis and N. poeticus, the former predominant.
N. Burbidgei (Burbidge's). fl. horizontal or ascending; perianth tube green, cylindrical, 1in. long; segments pure white, spreading horizontally, not imbricated, oblanceolate-oblong, cuspidate, 1 1/4in. long, 1/2in. broad; corona obconical, 1/6in. long, 1/3in. broad at the throat, very plicate, crenulate, the base yellow, the edge bright red; anthers and stigma placed in the corona; ovary oblong-triangular, 1/3in. long; peduncle one-flowered, ancipitous, 1ft. long; pedicel and spathe as in N. poeticus. l. linear, glaucous, twisted, above 1ft. long, 1/3in. to 1/2in. broad. No doubt a hybrid between N. poeticus and N. incomparabilis, the former element strongly predominating.
N. Leedsii (Leeds'). fl. about horizontal; perianth tube greenish, cylindrical, 3/4in. long; segments milk-white, spreading, oblanceolate-oblong, cuspidate, 1in. to 1 1/4in. long, 1/2in. to 3/4in. broad at the middle, not imbricated; corona pale sulphur-yellow, 1/2in. long, 1/2in. in diameter at the throat, plicate in the upper half, crenulate at the erect margin; anthers all six placed opposite the base of the corona; style overtopping the anthers; ovary oblong-triangular, 1/3in. to 1/2in. long; peduncle one-flowered, ancipitous, a little longer than the leaves; pedicel 1in. long; spathe one valved, membranous, clasping the pedicel and ovary. l. linear, twisted, glaucous, 1ft. long, 1/3in. broad. Probably a hybrid between N. poculiformis and some form of N. incomparabilis.
Group I. Magnicoronati (Ajax, or Pseudo-Narcissus).
TRUMPET DAFFODILS--GOLDEN.
Ard Righ, or Yellow King. Trumpet deep yellow, large. Distinct and early. Automedon. Trumpet deep, rich yellow, large. Very handsome. Golden Spur. Perianth large; trumpet rich yellow, large. Very handsome. P. R. Barr. Perianth yellow; trumpet rich, deep yellow. TRUMPET DAFFODILS--TWO-COLOURED.
Harrison Weir. Perianth white; trumpet pale yellow. Handsome. James Walker. Perianth cream-colour; trumpet yellow. Large and handsome. Murrell Dobell. Perianth whitish, well-formed trumpet yellow. TRUMPET DAFFODILS--WHITE OR SULPHUR-COLOURED.
Asturicus. A very early form of the white Spanish Daffodil. It flowered with Messrs. Barr, at Tooting, a fortnight before pallidus praecox. Bishop Mann. A tall-growing form of cernuus, found in an old Irish garden. Duchess of Connaught. Perianth primrose, well-formed Very pretty. Lady Grosvenor. Perianth white; trumpet cream-coloured. Very distinct. Madame de Graaff. Perianth of the largest size; trumpet white. A splendid variety.
Marchioness of Lorne. Perianth pale primrose; trumpet a shade darker, recurved.
Group II. Mediocoronati.
INCOMPARABILIS (NONSUCH PEERLESS DAFFODILS--pallidus). Prince Teck. Perianth creamy-white, large, and well-opened. BARRII (BARR'S PEERLESS HYBRID DAFFODILS--albidus).
Dorothy E. Wemyss. Perianth white, with large, open, pale yellow cup, edged orange-scarlet.
Group III. Parvicoronati.
BURBIDGEI (BURBIDGE'S POETICUS DAFFODILS, WITH SAUCER-SHAPED CUP). Ellen Barr. Perianth white; cup pale yellow, stained orange. Mercy Foster. Perianth white; cup canary-yellow, frilled. POETICUS (PURPLE-RINGED POET'S DAFFODILS).
Grandiflorus. Perianth pure white, large; cup tinted crimson. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS (BUNCH-FLOWERED DAFFODILS).
The varieties of these grown in the Dutch gardens are very numerous; but only those with stout stems and large heads of well-formed flowers are worth growing.
Eldorado. Perianth sulphur; cup orange; truss large. Golden Ear. Perianth sulphur-yellow; cup orange-yellow, large; truss very large.
Grand Primo. Perianth pure white; cup citron; truss large. Grand Sultana. Perianth white; cup deep yellow, large, expanded. Mercurius. Perianth primrose; cup rich orange; truss very large. Princess of Teck. Perianth white; cup orange; truss large. Princess of Wales. Perianth pure white; cup deep orange; truss large and handsome.
Queen of the Netherlands. Perianth pure white, fine; cup yellow; truss large and bold.
Soleil d'Or. Perianth clear yellow; cup rich orange; truss medium. White Pearl. Perianth pure white. A very pretty variety.