Cicely Mary Barker's Daffodil Flower Fairy

I'm everyone's darling: the blackbird and
   starling
Are shouting about me from blossoming
   boughs;
For I, the Lent Lily, the Daffy-down-dilly,
Have heard through the country the call to
   arouse.
The orchids are ringing with voices
   a-singing
The praise of my petticoat, praise of my
   gown;
The children are playing, and hark! thay are
   saying
That Daffy-down-dilly is come up to town!

The name Daffodil is commonly given to the Narcissus with large trumpets, but may be used for all types. In some parts of North America, it's used as a common name for all types of Narcissi. This plant is one of the prettiest springtime flowers and is able to be cultivated in many ways. It can be planted in open spaces in shrubbery or woodland or at the end of the lawn. Some kinds are great for growing in the rock garden or for growing in pots in the alpine greenhouse. In a heated greenhouse it's possible to sustain a long succession of blooms from December on by growing them in pots and flats. Many kinds are great as cut flowers.