10 
RELIABLE BULBS 
ROBERT BUIST CO., PHILADELPHIA 
Spanish Iris 
Oxalis 
One of the prettiest flowers for indoors. Easily grown. 
Plant 3 to 4 bulbs in a 6-inch pot or hanging basket, which 
should be kept close to the light. 
Bermuda Buttercup. The flowers are of the purest, bright, 
buttercup-yellow. 
Grand Duchess. A free-flowering variety of great beauty. 
Flowers from November till June. Pink. Lavender! 
Yellow. White. 
Any of the above 3 for lS cts., SO cts. per doz., $3.00 
per 100. 
Mixed. All colors. 3 for lS cts., 45 cts. doz., $2.75 p- 
100 . 
Scillas (Squills) 
Excellent for Rock Gardens 
Siberica (Siberian Squill). Most beautiful of early 
Spring blooming bulbs, producing in profusion masses of 
small drooping bell-like flowers almost before the snow has 
disappeared. Fine for massing in borders or naturalizing, 
particularly valuable for rock gardens. They may also be 
grown in pots, six to eight bulbs to a 5-inch pot. Height 
4 inches. 
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Siberica Blue.$0 45 $3 00 
Siberica White. Very beautiful. 50 3 50 
Campanulata (Spanish Blue-bell or Wood Hyacinth). 
Bears spikes, of beautiful flowers f5 inches high; fine for 
naturalizing in the woods, etc. Very effective for borders, 
will grow under fir or pine trees. Plant 5 inches deep. 
Campanulata, White . $0 45 $3 00 
Campanulata, Blue . 45 3 00 
Campanulata, Rose . 45 3 00 
Snowdrop 
The Snowdrop is one of the earliest flowers to greet us 
with their nodding blooms, which are borne on stems about 
6 inches high. They usually arrive with the disappearance 
of the snow. They may be planted over the lawn or in 
masses as in the case of the crocus. 
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Single . $0 45 $3 00 
Double . 70 4 75 
Elwes’ Giant-flowering . 45 3 QO 
Oxalis, Scillas and Snowdrops mailed without extra charge. 
Buist’s Peonies 
Peonies take rank as one of the most beautiful hardy 
perennials. They have found so many lovers within the 
last few years that no garden is now complete without these 
gorgeous blooms. Avoid planting too deeply, as this is 
often the cause of shy blooming; 2 to 3 inches of soil over 
the crown being sufficient. 
Edulis Superba. Large; loose, flat crown. Beautiful bright 
clear mauve pink with silvery reflex. Early. Strong, 
upright; free bloomer. One of the best commercial pinks 
for Decoration Day. 40 cts. each, 3 for $1.10. 
Felix Crousse. Large; globular; typical bomb; brilliant red. 
Strong, vigorous grower; medium height; free bloomer. 
One of the best reds. 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.35. 
Festiva Maxima. Very large; globular, rose type; pure white 
center, prominently flecked crimson, outer petals some¬ 
times faint lilac-white on first opening. Very tall, strong, 
vigorous grower. Early. The most popular white variety 
in cut-flowers. 40 cts. each, 3 for $1.10. 
Karl Rosenfleld. Brilliant deep crimson, large full flowers 
on long stiff stems. 60 cts. each, 3 for $1.65. 
Madame Ducel. Lilac pink with silvery reflex, excellent 
flowers and stem. 45 cts. each, 3 for $1.25. 
Madame Emile Galle. Delicate shell pink with touches of 
heliotrope and lavender. 45 cts. each, 3 for $1.25. 
Mens Jules Ehe. A very popular early variety, color pale 
lilac rose with silvery reflex, very fragrant. Medium 
height and a very prolific bloomer. 50 cts. each, 3 for 
$1.35. 
Reine Hortense. Soft flesh pink, deepening to shell pink, 
with crimson splashes. Well formed flowers of striking 
appearance; fragrant. 60 cts. each, 3 for $ 1 . 65 . 
Rubra Superba. Deep rosy crimson, large and one of the 
best late varieties of its color. 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.35. 
Special Offer —We will mail postpaid one each of the above 
Peonies for $4.00. 
Prepared Bulb Fibre 
For growing bulbs in vases, bowls, etc., without drainage. 
Before using the material it should be thoroughly moistened 
and the bulbs planted the same way as if soil were used. 
Once planted they require hardly any attention, only great 
care should be taken to keep the compost moist, but it must 
not be too wet. Sent only by express or freight, at custom¬ 
er’s expense. 4 qts. 45 cts., peck 75 cts., bushel $2.00. 
NARCISSUS, NATURALIZED 
