The sun shone so warm that you could not help thinking of what he would be able to do before long-draw primroses and buttercups out of the earth by force of sweet persuasive influences.
"Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood"
George MacDonald
His friendly eyes grew grave, and he began bending his hunting-whip into a bow, thoughtfully studying the buttercups at his feet.
"Cardigan"
Robert W. Chambers
She wore a simple white frock, her fair, broad forehead was shaded by a white sun-bonnet, and she carried a wreath of moon daisies, which she flung over Corwen's neck who was grazing peacefully among the buttercups, ignorant of the honour awaiting her.
"By Berwen Banks"
Allen Raine