(1899)  Page(s) inside cover.  
 
The "Admiral Dewey" Rose.
THIS IS WITHOUT QUESTION THE MOST WONDERFUL ROSE OF THE CENTURY.
IT has been deplored among Florists and Rose growers in years past that there was a scarcity of real good, all round red Roses. Any other color in Roses there was a number of choice varieties to select from; not so with red roses and the aim and attention of all hybridizers of roses has been to produce- the ideal Red Rose, one that was a good grower, one that was hardy, one that was an ever-bloomer and that combined beauty of bud and flower with sweet fragrance. We are glad to announce to our patrons and friends that the ADMIRAL DEWEY ROSE combines all these good qualities and meets every requirement of a first-class Rose.
Hybrid Tea— The Admiral Dewey Rose belongs to the hybrid tea section of the Rose family. It is a cross between a hybrid remontant and a tea rose, and has had transmitted to it by this union, the vigorous growth and hardy constitution of the hybrid remontant, while it retains the free blooming qualities, the refined and chaste shape, and fragrance of the Tea Rose.
Hardiness— It is the hardiest of all the hybrid teas, even hardier than the old favorite La France, which has stood twenty degrees below zero weather in Ohio with impunity. Therefore, it can be planted out safely in any latitude where any rose of any class will thrive, with the assurance that it will not winter-kill.
A Good Rose to Bloom— It is in every sense an ever-blooming Rose, indeed its only fault, if fault it is, lies in the fact that in its great freedom of blooming it in a measure retards its growth, every branch and shoot is covered with a magnificent bud or flower. It blooms when only a few inches high and keeps this up continuously without intermission. Visitors have been startled on entering our green house where this rose was planted, exclaiming 'O ! how beautifull' 'What lovely Rose is this?" "Can this be a Rose?" There is no Rose we know of that is so free and persistent a bloomer as the ADMIRAL DEWEY ROSE. It is equally good in pots in the house during winter, or planted out of doors in the garden in summer._ You are always assured of a perfect mass of the richest red colored Roses. 
Size and Shape of Bud and Flower— The bud and open flower of the ADMIRAL DEWEY ROSE are certainly the acme of perfection ; the bud is fully 2½ to 3 inches in length, of lovely pointed shape, opening into a huge, handsome flower, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. There is nothing among Roses that is more beautiful. It fairly entrances the beholder with its exquisite beauty.
Color, Velvet Crimson.— The Admiral Dewey Rose in color is a velvety crimson of the richest shade, with us it has not shown the slightest inclination to a purple or violet caste, but has always retained the same deep rich bright velvety crimson color, the color that is so much admired in Roses. It is very bright and at the same time very rich. No Rose extant will by comparison dim its lustre.
Fragrance, The Sweetest of all Roses.— Among its other good qualities, the Admiral Dewey Rose is the sweetest of all Roses, its fragrance is not only lasting but deep and penetrating. Its fragrance is certainly charming.
A Happy Thought.— Our friends who have seen the Rose growing compliment us on our having named this wonderful Rose, ADMIRAL DEWEY, they say it was a "happy thought" to name this Rose in honor of our greatest Naval Hero.
CAUTION.— We purchased the entire stock of this valuable Rose from the introducer, we will not offer it for sale to the trade or to dealers this year, as we paid an enormous price for it, and as our stock is comparatively limited, it would not justify us to offer it at wholesale this year. We have made arrangements with the Great Western Plant Co. and Miss Ella V. Baines to aid us in disseminating the Admiral Dewey Rose, with these exceptions no firm will offer this Rose this year, it cannot be purchased from any. one, except the two firms we name and ourselves. You certainly want the genuine Admiral Dewey Rose. Then send to headquarters for it.
PRICE.— We make the price remarkably low for so valuable a new Rose. It cost us a large sum of money to control the entire stock of it. And when we name you the low price we do, everybody should have one or more plants of it. Order a dollar's worth at least, it will not dissappoint you.
Price: — Strong Plants on their own Roots from 2½ Inch Pots to Bloom Immediately 30 Cents Each, 2 for 50 Cents; 5 for $1.00. Large 2 year old Plants, $1.00. Each.
NOTICE:-- All orders will be filled strictly in rotation. If you cannot plant the Rose when you see this, send your order and say when you desire the same shipped, and we will cheerfully comply with your request. You will have the most beautiful Rose in the entire world and something entirely different from what your friends or neighbors have.
ADDRESS.
The Good & Reese Co.,
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO.
THE LARGEST ROSE GROWERS IN THE WORLD.

[Followed by a page on Admiral Dewey, his exploits, his photo and that of his flagship Olympia]

(1894)  Page(s) ii, cover.  Includes photo(s).
 
NEW EVER-BLOOMING ROSE,
GENERAL ROBERT E LEE.
(SEE FRONT PAGE OF COVER, )
THIS IS A MOST WONDERFUL ROSE.
Distinct in its vigorous growth and beautiful foliage,  Distinct in the shape and appearance of its elegant  buds and flowers.
Notably distinct in the great freedom of its blooms, Remarkably distinct in its exquisite coloring. It is the wonuer and admiration of all who see it.
THIS magnificent new Rose was raised by a Mr. Meehan, of Richmond, Virginia, and named by him in honor of one of the greatest generals the world has ever known. We purchased the entire stock of it, and we have the pleasure of first introducing it to the public. We feel confident that its great beauty will win for it a lasting place in the affections of all lovers of beautiful Roses, as it is a gem indeed. If you will turn to the front page of cover of this catalogue you will see the Rose in color, shape and outline as nearly reproduced as the artist can accomplish this, but while the work is well executed it, to our minds, does not nearly convey an idea of the Rose's true beauty. When the artist attempts to paint a Rose he finds the same difficulty that is encountered in the effort to transfer the beauties of a sunset to canvas. While they can make a very fine imitation, still it lacks the rich, soft, blending effect that one sees in the bright coloring and lining of the floating clouds, and just so it is in the attempt to paint this Rose. While an idea can be conveyed of the Rose, still it lacks in bringing out the beautiful blending effect of subdued colors in its daintily-arranged petals.
GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE is a true ever-blooming Rose, and belongs to Ihe Tea section. It is a vigorous grower, with beautiful, dark-green foliage, of leathery-like texture. In its freedom of bloom it takes rank in the lead of all other Roses. We have no hesitancy in saying that we believe it wi'l produce more perfect Roses than any variety extant. 
There are some Roses that will show a few more buds than this variety, but they will not perfect all the flowers, while in the "General Lee" every flower comes perfect. We have never seen an imperfect bud or flower of this varietv. With us it has been a mass of beautiful buds and roses all through the year, both Winter and Summer. The great beautv and value of the Rose is in the elegant shape and color of its buds and bloom. There is no other Rose like it in either respect. The buds are borne on long stems, and are long and somewhat more open at the end of the bud than is seen in the other varieties — the arrangement of the petals interlacing so nicely as to give the bud a charming light fluffy effect. The open flowers of this Rose are perfectly double to the center. It is extremely beautiful, both in bud and in the open flower. The coloring in this wonderful Rose is very difficult to describe. It is a shade of yellow hitherto unknown in this flower, and is what is firmed a solid color, while the center of the flower may be a shade deeper than the outer petals, still it is hardly perceptible. As near as we can name the color it is soft Nasturtium yellow, or coppery bronze. Taken altogether it is the most wonderful Rose in every particular of the century.
It can be bought of no one but us, as we control the entire stock. It cost us a handsome sum of money to buy this Rose, and while it is worth a dollar, which we have no doubt other dealers would have charged for it, still we make the price very reasonable, as we wish all to see its great beauty. 
Price, Strong Young Plants, 50 Cents Each, or Three Plants for $1.25. Large Two-Year Old Plants, $1.00. Don't Fail to Try One or More Plants of it as it will be Sure to Please You.