Chinese sacred lily

American

noun

a variety of narcissus, Narcissus tazetta orientalis, that has fragrant yellow flowers, and is often grown for indoor winter bloom.

Chinese sacred lily British

noun

a Chinese amaryllidaceous plant, Narcissus tazetta orientalis, widely grown as a house plant for its fragrant yellow and white flowers See also polyanthus

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The Chinese sacred lily and trumpet narcissus may be chosen for the pupils of this Form.

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The narcissus, also called daffodil, may be held back until early spring if kept in a cool, dark cellar, but the Chinese sacred lily, which is also a variety of narcissus, comes into bloom from four to six weeks after planting.

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The best known of these is the Chinese Sacred Lily.

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A popular kind for winter bloom is the so-called Chinese sacred lily.

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Some kinds of narcissus also "force" well, particularly the daffodil; and the Paper-white and "Chinese sacred lily" are practically the only common bulbs from which the home gardener may expect good bloom before Christmas.

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