Botanical

Name

English Name

1 Deciduous

2 Evergreen

3 Vine

4 Herbaceous

Perennial

Ultimate Height in feet

Color

Time of Bloom

Remarks

Narcissus bulbocodium

Hoop Petticoat Daffodil

4

6-8 in.

Various

April & May

Delicata and pretty, low bulbous plants well adapted for the hardy border, for planting under shrubs, or for naturalizing in turf. Narcissi are among the most common garden flowers and include numerous species double and single. The colors are yellow and white. With but few exceptions they are very hardy, and thrive in any well-drained soil. The bulbs should be planted in September or October, 4 or 5 inches deep. A slight protection with leaves or coarse manure is beneficial.

Narcissus pseudo-narcissus

Daffodil

4

6-8 in.

Yellow

April & May

Single"trumpet"and double"Von Sion"forms.

Narcissus poeticus

Poet's Narcissus

4

6-8 in.

White with yellow edge on tube

Narcissus Jonquilla

Jonquil or Campernella

4

8-10 in.

Yellow

April & May

Narcissus includes the varieties commonly called Jonquils or Campernella, which grow from 8 to 15 inches tall and are generally very fragrant.

Nemopanthus fascicu-laris

Mountain Holly

1

6

Yellow

June

5. A shrub valued for the showy, pendulous red berries which are produced in autumn. It resembles closely Ilex verticillata, being erect in growth, with narrow, dull green leaves and shiny black twigs. A. E. F.

Nierembergia rivularis

White Cup

4

4-6 in.

White

All summer

Desirable for banks of streams or for the rock-garden. Flowers are pure white, cup-shaped, about 1 1/2 inches across. The plant is spreading in habit and resembles Campanula car-patica. B. F.

Nymphaea odorata

Water Lily

4

White

June to Sept.

Good in natural or artificial ponds. Leaves round, leathery; flowers very sweet-scented. The bulbs should be planted in the spring, and prefer a mixture of peaty loam and barn-manure. Water lilies thrive best in a water not less than 2 feet deep.

Nympheea odorata var. rosea

Cape Cod Water Lily

4

Pink

June to Sept.

Leaves dark red on both sides.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo, Sour

Gum or

Pepperidge

1

40-50

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T. A very picturesque tree with leathery, glossy foliage and peculiar twiggy branches. One of the most brilliant crimson trees in autumn. Should be transplanted only while young, and pruned severely. A. E. F.