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RELIABLE BULBS 
ROBERT BUIST CO., PHILADELPHIA 
Buist’s Narcissus or Daffodils 
The Narcissus we offer are Northern grown under climatic conditions 
similar to Holland. They have been government inspected; are superior to 
Southern grown stock, which has a tendency to become soft and we believe 
they will prove equal to and give the same satisfaction as the imported stock. 
Possibly no Spring-blooming bulbs are more popular than the Narcissus. 
They may be grown either indoors or out. The varied forms, from the dainty 
Narcissus poeticus to the great trumpet-shaped flowers of Emperor, offer the 
gardener a selection of flowers that can be had with no other bulbs. The 
bulbs can be grown in any garden soil, or planted in groups among perennials 
or shrubs. Once planted, they need no further attention, and will increase 
in strength and beauty from year to year. The flowers have a great range of 
color-combination from pure white to deep orange-yellow; from rich yellow 
trumpet and snow-white perianth to sulphur-white trumpet and yellow 
perianth. For indoor blooming Narcissus may be treated in the same manner 
as hyacinths. 
Large Trumpet Narcissus, or Daffodils 
Emperor. A magnificent flower; perianth deep primrose, trumpet rich golden 
yellow. Should be largely grown in flower-beds, borders, or naturalized 
in grass. 3 for 25 cts., 85 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
Empress. Perianth snow-white, trumpet rich yellow, serrated and flanged at 
the edges, and of rare beauty for cutting. 3 for 25 cts., 85 cts. per 
doz., $6.00 per 100. 
Giant Princeps. One of the most popular; perianth sulphur-white, trumpet 
rich yellow. 3 for 20 cts., 70 cts. per doz., $5.00 per too. 
Golden Spur. Large, spreading, rich yellow perianth and 
trumpet. A charming, richly perfumed flower, and one of 
the best of the Trumpets, flowering early. 3 for 25 cts., 
85 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
NARCISSUS, GOLDEN SPUR 
Glory of Sassenheim. Perianth sulphur yellow, trumpet 
bright yellow. Very large flower of great vigor and sub¬ 
stance, long stem and very fragrant. 3 for 25 cts., 85 
cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100. 
Lucifer. Perianth sulphur-white, trumpet orange-scarlet. A 
very showy flower, strong grower, free bloomer. 3 for 
25 cts., 85 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100 . 
King Alfred. “The King of Daffodils.” The finest of the 
giant golden yellows. Flowers of extra size and great 
substance. Golden yellow perianth, trumpet of beautiful 
form with deeply frilled mouth. 3 for 30 cts., $1.00 
per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
Sir Watkins. (Giant Chalice Flower). Primrose perianth, 
crown yellow; tinged bright orange. This is the largest 
and most popular of the short cup Narcissus, perfectly 
hardy and recommended for growing in pots, beds or 
borders. 3 for 25 cts., 85 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
Tresserve. Sulphur-yellow perianth, large yellow trumpet. 
An enormous flower. 3 for 30 cts., $1.00 per doz., $7.00 
per 100. 
Victoria. Trumpet rich golden yellow, perianth creamy- 
white, delicately perfumed. Fine for forcing. 3 for 25 
cts., 90 cents, per doz., $6.50 per 100. 
Mixed Daffodils. A mixture containing all hardy varieties, 
which will produce an unbroken succession of flowers 
throughout the blooming period. Excellent for cut 
flowers or naturalizing. 60 cts. per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Double Narcissus or Daffodils 
The Double Narcissus, or Daffodil, is becoming more pop¬ 
ular every year. It is hardy in every way, and thrives most 
anywhere. It can also be used for forcing, for which pur¬ 
pose it is highly desirable. Planting in a pan or pot any¬ 
where from three to twelve bulbs, according to size of 
bulbs. After they have been forced and flowered they can 
be planted outdoors for another year’s bloom. 
Von Sion (Telamonius plenus). The true double Daffodil. 
The color is a pure golden yellow entirely. This is the 
old favorite so highly prized in old-fashioned gardens. 
It should be planted extensively for naturalizing. For 
forcing or outdoor planting it has no equal. 3 for 25 
cts., 90 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100. 
Alba plena odorata. A sweet-scented, pure white variety 
called Double Poet’s Narcissus; it flowers later than many 
of the other Daffodils, and is not desirable for forcing. 
3 for 20 cts., 70 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Orange Phoenix. Large double flowers, light yellow, almost 
white, with a yellow centre. It is splendid for forcing or 
pot culture. This is sometimes called “Eggs and Bacon.” 
3 for 25 cts., 90 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100. 
Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rates and 
over are at purchaser’s expense. 
SINGLE NARCISSUS, EMPEROR 
