February 3, 1910. 



The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 



39 



Rawson's World Renowned Asters 



We never had a dissatialied customer with Rawacn's Asters ; we need no better recommendation. 

 Rawson's Aster Seeds are fresh, plump and ol unapproachable quality. 



NOVELTIES FOR 1910 



ASTEE, AURORA. The most unique colored Aster ever Introduced. 

 Yellow, passing to old rose. The flower-petals first appearing are 

 shaped similar to those of the "Comet" type and are a perfect yellow, 

 but when the flower is fully expanded It takes on a tint of delicate 

 fresh rose, which the artist calls "old rose." The plant grows fully 

 24 Inches high In a pyramid form and produces any quantity of double 

 blooms "SVi Inches across. Pkt., 35 cts. 



ASTER, CACTtrS CELESTINE. A new form of petal, resembling 

 exactly a true Cactus Dahlia. The color Is a most delicate lilac of 

 unusual beauty. Pkt., 20 cts. 



ASTER, CROWN OF GOLD. A pure, delicate yellow flower, of good 

 size and borne on stout stems, resembling In shape the Victorin 

 Aster. Its color Is original and did not exist heretofore. Pkt., 20 cts. 



ASTER, RAWSON'S NEW GLORY. 



(Introduced by us In 1909.) 

 The most perfected type of Giant Comet that can possibly be pro- 

 duced. The flowers Invariably measure 6 inches across and are 

 always double. In our whole field last year we could not discover a 

 single plant which showed the least sign of disease. The long stems 

 are graceful and not stiff. Colors are distinct and most desirable for 

 commercial use. 



% ox- 



Pure White $0.60 



Delicate Lavender 60 



Shrimp Pink 60 



Finest Mixed 50 



ASTER, TRIUMPH OF PARIS. The nearest approach to a yellow 

 aster. The form Is a single comet with a quilled center. The petals 

 consist of two rows of glistening white, while the quills are a clear 

 yellow. Stems range 2 feet In height and produce the giant blooms 

 singly. A grand aster for the florist. % oz., $1.00. 



THE CREGO ASTER. This aster is the nearest approach to a 

 chrysanthemum of any flower grown. It is unusually large in size, 

 running 4 to 5 inches in diameter when well grown. The petals are 

 about double the length of those in the older varieties, and are twisted 

 and curled in such a manner as to give the blossoms an exceedingly 

 beautiful fluffy appearance. The plants are large and vigorous, pro- 

 ducing their blossoms on very long stems. The central stalk is 

 very short, the branches breaking out very near the ground, are gen- 

 erally clean their entire length, needing little or no disbudding, 

 making it the easiest variety to prepare for market I have ever 

 seen. Our seed is direct from the originator. 



% oz. % oz. oz. 



Colors: Pure White $1.00 $3.50 $6.00 



Shell Pink. (Exact shade of Enchan- 

 tress CarBation) 1.00 3.50 6.00 



Dark Pink 1.00 3.50 6.00 



ASTER, RAWSON'S PINK BEAUTY. Unquestionably a grand 

 and valuable florist aster and mainly so on account of its color and 

 massive flower. The form of flower is a perfected Victoria which 

 never shows a center. The color is so Intensely beautiful that a 

 graphic description can never do it justice. Delicate peach-tinted 

 pink with a glowing shade of rich pink towards the center. No other 

 aster can boast of such a pleasing combination. The stem of this 

 flower is fairly tall and very erect. The plant branches from the 

 bottom. % oz., 60 cts.; oz., $4.00. 



NOVELTIES FOR 1910-Continued 



ASTER, GEISHA. This strain originated in Japan and this can 

 easily be seen in the formation of the flower. We were so much 

 impressed with the attention the visitors to Rawson's Dahlia F^rm 

 paid to this fantastic type that we were actually forced to catalogue 

 it and now believe it has a great future. The plant is extremely 

 robust and produces stout stems growing very erect and carrying 

 their gigantic flower formed of fine needle-shaped tubed petals around 

 a conspicuous central disc. The very open center of this flower has 

 an immense charm which appeals to the public, and as we must 

 first of all please them, this is a point in its favor. 



% oz. 



$0.60 



60 



60 



60 



Colors : Pure White 



Salmon Pink . . . 

 Delicate Lavender 

 Finest Mixed 



oz. 



$4.00 

 4.00 

 4.00 

 4.00 



STANDARD VARIETIES 



DAWN OF DAT 



(Novelty, 1908.) The earliest flowering Aster in existence. Fine 

 white, perfect in form and growth, long branching stems and flowers; 

 often three weeks ahead of Queen of the Market. It is of branching 

 habit and very full and if freely cut will continue to bear blooms 

 until late in fall. See last week's Review, page 8. V^ oz., 60c; 

 oz., $3.00. 



RAWSON'S NEW MIDSUMMER ASTER. 



This is our own introduction. We have received high praise from 

 all growers. It has most graceful formed flowers, which are borne on 

 immense long stems full two weeks ahead of the Late Branching 

 Aster, and the plants will continue to bear flowers as late. 



The colors are true and hardly any open-centered flowers among 

 them. Vi oz. oz. 14 oz. oz. 



Pure White $0.60 $2.00 True Lavender ...$0.60 $2.00 



Delicate Shell Pink .60 2.00 Bright Rose 60 2.00 



Royal Purple 60 2.00 Finest Mixed 50 1.50 



RAWSON'S DAYBREAK. This variety must not be compared with 

 the strain offered elsewhere and a trial will convince the ever-so- 

 critical of Its superiority. % oz., 40c; oz., $2.50. 



RAWSON'S PURITY. (Pure white.) Of the same type as Day- 

 break, differing only in color, which is a pure glistening white. 

 Just as free-flowering and symmetrical as Daybreak and undoubtedly 

 unsurpassed as a white bedding variety. % oz., 50c; oz., $3.00. 



ASTER. RAWSON'S LATE BRANCHING. Flowers are very large 

 in size and borne on long, stiff stems. It Is one of the best and 

 most popular varieties for late flower markets. 



^ oz. oz. V* oz. oz. 



$0.75 Rose Pink $0.30 $1.00 



1.00 Shell Pink 30 1.00 



1.00 Scarlet 30 1.00 



1.00 White 30 1.00 



Finest Mixed $0.25 



Crimson 30 



Dark Blue 30 



Light Blue 30 



RAWSON'S QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER. The best early 

 Aster for the Florist, quality being very much improved. 



% oz. 



Finest Mixed $U.15 



Crimson 20 



Dark Blue 20 



Light Blue 20 



oz. 

 $0.50 

 .60 



Rose 



Peach Blossom 



.60 White 



.60 



^oz. 

 .$0.20 

 . .20 

 . .20 



oz. 

 $0.60 

 .60 

 .60 



TWO NEW SALVIAS FOR 1910 



ZURICH. The best salvia yet Introduced. Plants grow very com- 

 pact, show little foliage and bear heavy flower spikes, which are 

 thickly laden with bright scarlet flowers. Flowers early in July and 

 remains in bloom with later varieties, % oz., 75c; oz., $5.00. 



SALVIA SPLENDENS. KING OF CARPETS. The best dwarf bed- 

 ding Salvia on the market today, outrivaling even "Zurich." The 

 plants branch from the bottom and to such extent that the main stem 



is never visible. All side branches droop completely to the ground, 

 making the whole plant a perfect half ball of Are. The plant grows 

 but 15 Inches high and flowers even earlier than "Zurich." XL oz., 

 $1.00; oz., $6.00. 



The veteran Salvia grower, Mr. F. Bedman, says: "About the 

 Salvia, 'King of Carpets." It has done very well considering the dry 

 weather that we have had, and I consider it one of the grandest 

 dwarf salvias that I ever saw." 



W. W. RAWSON & CO. 



S Union Street, BOSTON, MASS., U. S. A. 



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ing tendency, the prices varying from $3 

 |o $5 per hundred, only poor flowers sell- 

 ing below the former figure. Violets are 

 increasing in numbers, and singles are of 

 '■xceptional excellence. Bulbous stock is 

 much more plentiful and prices on tulips 

 !>nd narcissi have declined. Quite a few 

 I'Oeticus ornatus are now coming in. 

 liomans and Paper "Whites are still plen- 

 tiful. 



There is no great surplus of lilies and 

 ' alias, but lily of the valley is in heavier 

 ■ 'ipply and moving more slowly. Some 



ood mignonette is seen, fancy spikes 

 'ringing $1 per dozen. Antirrhinums are 



•^0 coming of much better quality. 



fevia is now practically finished. Freesia 

 quite plentiful, the variety Purity being 



iich the best and selling up to 6 cents 

 ' ' 8 cents per stalk. Cattleya Trianaj 



averages $6 per dozen and is in good sup- 

 ply and demand. There is a steady de- 

 mand for asparagus and adiantum. 



Qub Notes. 



The annual banquet of the Gardeners' 

 and Florists' Club at Horticultural hall, 

 January 27, was a grand success, 200 

 members and ladies being present. Shoo- 

 shan catered in first-class style. The 

 tables, chandeliers and stage were beauti- 

 fully decorated with roses, carnations, 

 freesias, antirrhinums, orchids and other 

 cut flowers, while numerous palms and 

 flowering plants were used. Southern 

 smilax was freely used on the chande- 

 liers. At the close of the banquet short 

 addresses were made by Vice-President 

 P. M. Miller, J. K. M. L. Farquhar, ex- 

 President William Downs, E. 11. Wilson 



and E. O. Orpet. W. J. Stewart made an 

 efficient toastmaster. Scotch dances by 

 Miss Nellie Ferguson, solos by George 

 Collins and readings by Miss Chaffee were 

 well rendered and vigorously encored. 



Dancing commenced at 10 o'clock and 

 continued until after midnight. Nearly 

 everyone present joined in the grand 

 march, and the entire evening was one of 

 unalloyed pleasure, and without question 

 the most successful and enjoyable the 

 club has yet held. Great credit is due 

 the committee having the affair in 

 charge, who worked hard and were well 

 rewarded for their pains. Many regrets 

 were expressed at President Duncan's 

 absence, owing to sickness in his family. 

 Ex-President Pettigrew was also away, 

 owing to indisposition. A message of 

 good cheer and a handsome box of flow- 



