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Narcissus and Daffodil

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Production of <strong>Narcissus</strong> bulbs 67<br />

slopes, may favour the development of bulb rots, while nearby shelter (hedges,<br />

etc.) may favour the survival of large narcissus fly. Nearby bulbs in gardens, field<br />

margins, etc., may also act as a source of infection of large narcissus fly. Sloping<br />

sites can potentially give rise to problems with surface run-off of pesticides.<br />

At the present time, pesticide applications are an essential part of narcissus<br />

husb<strong>and</strong>ry, <strong>and</strong> topography <strong>and</strong> soil type may have an effect on pesticide run-off.<br />

Field operations associated with growing narcissus, potatoes, etc., often result in<br />

the movement of turbid water, <strong>and</strong> soil-rich run-off from ill timed operations<br />

Figure 4.2 Typical narcissus fields of south Lincolnshire (top) <strong>and</strong> old daffodil beds<br />

on St. Marys, Isles of Scilly (bottom) (Photographs: Horticulture Research<br />

International <strong>and</strong> Andrew Tompsett, respectively).

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