A Friendly Chat 
Therefore we proceed to toot, 
It is said that somewhere in the dusty archives of 
the past this saying occurs: “ He that tooteth not 
his own horn, his horn shall not be tooted.” 
and offer no apologies. 
As We See Ourselves SPRINGFIELD, OHIO, is the floral center of the world. It leads the 
—--:-L globe in the growing and shipments of flowers of all kinds. Especially 
has its fame been emphasized by the production of Own Root Roses, until today everybody demands Own 
rv’-'v _ Root Roses. When you think of Roses, al¬ 
ways think of Springfield Own Root Quality 
Roses. They will not disappoint, as they 
grow and bloom when others fail. No novice 
ever did succeed with budded Roses, nor ever 
will. It’s a short story. Why, the most of you 
know, and it need not be repeated here. 
Among the floral products that Springfield is famous 
for may be mentioned Bedding Plants of all kinds, 
Begonias, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Cannas, Climb¬ 
ers, both tender and hardy, Camellias, Crocus, Clematis, 
Dahlias, Daisies, Ferns, Geraniums, Gladioli, Hydrangeas, 
Hibiscus, Hyacinths, Iris, Lilies, Narcissus, Peonies, 
Phlox, Perennials of all kinds, Roses of all varieties, 
both old and new, Climbing and Bush, Shrubbery, 
Tulips, Violets, etc., etc. 
The above articles are 
mostly grown in Spring- 
field. A few, such as 
Dutch Bulbs, etc., are 
bought and handled in 
large quantities. So it’s 
a safe plan when you de¬ 
sire anything in the floral 
line to think of Spring- 
field, Ohio. 
If you plant 
Own Root Roses 
you are assured 
of Roses to 
cut like these. 
Photo of G. &. R. Quality Roses as Grown by Mrs. Meinert, “The Sycamores,” Marietta, Ga. 
A S Others See LJs ^ 0u ^ ave ’ no doubt, heard that self-praise is half scandal, so we will let others 
THE GOOD & REESE CO., Springfield, Ohio. DECEMBER 7, 1911. 
Dear Sirs: I am sending you today the photos of Roses you asked for. I am very proud to know that you thought my Roses 
worthy of notice. Of course I love them so myself that I am really no fit judge. You said in your letter that “I must certainly 
have had a feast while they were blooming.” I must tell you of the length of my feast; I have about fifteen hundred Roses in my 
garden, all from Good & Reese. I have never bought a Rose elsewhere. These Roses gave me my first big picking the first week in 
May, and from May 1st until November 13th there was never a day that I couldn't pick from 10 to 100 dozen. I sell them at 75 
cents per dozen. On August 31st, during our very hottest weather, I sold 108 dozen. I find your young Roses a superior product. 
Please accept the pictures with my compliments and best wishes. I am, 
Sincerely your friend, MRS. HENRY MEINERT, “The Sycamores.” 
NEW ORLEANS , LAJuly 6 , 1912. 
Gentlemen—I feel as though I ought to praise your firm for being up to the standard in everything you advertise , so, therefore , I am 
not afraid to recommend you to any one. It may be of interest to you to know that the Cochet set , Killarney and Blumenschmidt Roses 
are in full bloom and doing excellent. I bought them front you in early spring and they are now large bushes. Also my Begonias are 
beautiful—they could not be prettier. In fact , I have not lost anything that I have ever purchased from you , with the exception of the 
Carnations , which I did not understand how to raise. With the Carnations I have left I intend to follow your instructions , and I know 
that I will succeed. I cannot begin to thank you for the promptness and accuracy with which you fill my orders , no matter whether small 
or large. Am sending you a few names to whom you may send Catalogues. They have large gardens. Hoping you succeed with your 
business , I beg to remain , Very truly yours y MRS. DA VID BRUNNER , 130 South Olympia Street. 
SAN ANTONIA, TEXAS. 
Gentlemen : — Received my 225 Roses all 0. K. on January, 27, 1913. From the time T sent the order until I got the Roses 
was only seven days, and I was very, very much pleased with them. They were the finest Roses I got from you, and they 
looked just like they had been put in the box when I received them. I thank you very much for sending me the order so quickly. 
Yours very truly, HARRY ADAMS. 
WRITE TODAY FOR CATALOG OF EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE GARDEN. DO IT NOW 
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