Buist^s Superior Bulbs 
-FOR FALL PLANTING- 
HE first step in successful bulb-culture is to secure good bulbs —of good size, clean, sound and solid. To secure 
such, you must be willing to pay a fair price. We wish to warn our patrons against buying bulbs that are sold 
at “bargain prices;” such usually have been carried over in cold storage from the previous season, or have 
been planted out in Spring, then dug in the Fall and sold at a low price. You can not get fine flowers from 
such bulbs. We have our bulbs grown especially for us by the most competent growers of Holland and France, 
and our stocks are strictly true to name and color. Whether you buy a dozen or a thousand of Buist’s Bulbs, 
we know you will be satisfied. 
Suggestions for Growing Hyacinths and Other Bulbs 
We would emphasize the fact that Autumn is the time to plant all kinds of Spring-flowering bulbs. The best time is 
from the middle of September until the ground is frozen hard. Most varieties of bulbs are ready to ship about the second 
week in September; the sooner they are planted after that date, the greater will be your success. Therefore we advise 
ordering early. 
Outdoor Culture. Bulbs should be planted in October and November, so the roots may make a good growth before 
TT “— --— - c °hf weather comes on; they can, however, be set out later if the ground is not frozen too hard. 
..f . s . should be moderately rich, or made so with well-rotted manure or bone-meal; fresh manure should not be used, as it 
will injure the bulbs. Good results cannot be obtained without free drainage. The common plan is to dig up the soil to a 
depth of about 6 inches, and then fill in with a couple of inches of sand or gravel. The bulbs can be planted on this, and 
surface soil filled in over them. 
Indoor Culture. Bulbs intended^ for blooming indoors can be planted from September until November; the earlier they 
—- - - — are potted the better. After potting, the bulbs should be set in the open air, covered with a few inches 
o asies or soil, and permitted to remain outside until freezing weather; then be brought into a cool green-house, cellar or 
room where the temperature will not go above fifty degrees. An occasional watering will be required after they are brought 
P* the bulbs outdoors, the pots may be placed in a cool cellar, well watered and covered as 
d n b , i t] ? e roots are well developed, the bulbs can be brought into a cool room, and the foliage and flower- 
p es will develop quickly By following these directions, one can have a supply of flowers until after Easter, if the pots are 
brought to light at intervals of two or three weeks. p e 
Growing Hyacinths in Water , a novel way to grow Hyacinths is by setting them in glasses, just allowing the 
— bottom of the bulb to touch the water, then placing the glass in the dark until the 
bulbs are thoroughly rooted. The water should be changed every ten 
days, and a small piece of charcoal placed in the bottom of the glass 
will prevent the water from becoming foul. 
Postage and Express Charges. We deliver 
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Free all Bulbs 
v _____ when noted) 
purchased by the single bulb or dozen. Quantities quoted by the 
100 and over (except when noted) will be forwarded by Express at 
purchaser’s expense. Express charges are, as a rule, cheaper than 
Parcel Post on larger shipments. Not less than six bulbs supplied at 
dozen price, and 25 at the 100 price. Seeds will be sent Free by 
Mail or Express (except when noted). 
