How to grow alcoholic yuletide flowers

摘要

ROUND about now, particularly in North America, many people are starting to grow paperwhite narcissi (Narcissus tazetta) to help brighten their homes over the yuletide festive period. Unlike other narcissus bulbs, paperwhites do not need a chilling period, so forcing them is easy. Just keep the base of the bulbs in water and within two or three weeks you should have fragrant blooms. (However, be warned that not everyone enjoys the smell. Some say it reminds them of cat pee.)