Rose Growing Our Specialty 
Goo: 1869 the entire business career of our President (Alfred F. Conard) and Vice-President 
(Antoine Wintzer) has been devoted to the Growing of Roses. They were pioneers in this 
industry and as President and Superintendent respectively of their company, were the first 
to grow, sell and ship ‘‘own root” roses on a large scale. In the intervening years since then 
millions upon millions of sturdy young rose plants have been sent out from West Grove to all parts 
of our country, and it is under the direct supervision of Mr. Wintzer and Mr. Conard that most of 
‘these Roses have been grown and sold. The consequent experience and ability of these two men 
were an excellent asset for the present firm which was organized and incorporated in 1897, under the 
new name of The Conard & Jones Company. Our Treasurer and Secretary, S. Morris Jones and 
Robert Pyle, are responsible business men representing ample capital and well known in this com- 
munity. With an extensive block of new greenhouses provided with all the modern improve- 
ments for heating, ventilating, etc., and with a skilled corps of young men trained under our meth- 
ods, our West Grove Floral Nurseries are now established with facilities unexcelled. 
N R . Prominent hybridizers know that we are on the lookout for New Roses 
Cw OSES © and come to us with their novelties. Mr. Wintzer, our Vice-President, 
has himself developed several, so that we are constantly having new kinds from which we select 
the best for introduction. Thus, during ‘the past five years we have brought out the following 
which have taken first place among the standard roses of to-day : The New Crimson Rambler 
‘‘ Philadelphia,’’—(see front cover)—‘‘New Century,” ‘‘Royal Cluster,’’ ‘““May Queen,” ‘‘Ruby 
Queen,’’ ‘‘Pearl Queen,’’ ‘‘Clara Barton,’’ ‘‘Sir Thos. Lipton,’’ ‘‘Magnafrano’’ and ‘‘Beauty of 
Rosemawr,”’ (see index, page 46.) Wealso import each year all the prominent New Roses from 
European growers, which, together with new American introductions, are quickly added to our list 
as fast as they appear. These we test, keep the best, discard the rest and thus keep our assort- 
ment always up to date and yet a safe one to order from. 
O Ai , Rose growing is almost a hobby with us, and our constant aim is to supply 
ur Im: the Best. It costs us more to grow this kind, for they require more room, 
more time, more care, and everything must be done thoroughly. But the experience of a lifetime 
has shown us ‘‘ HOW,”’ and we do not skimp. 
When next you hear any one asking where they can get good plants, please remember these 
points about C. & J. Roses. You will not find better anywhere and few so good. 
Respectfully, 
WEsT GROVE, Pa., 
January 5th, 1905. 
FOUR GRADES OF C. & J. 
THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY 
WHEN YOU ASK US TO 
ROSES 
ce > Usually < - 
One-Year Old Roses” su2iystee 
but well hardened with strong roots and bushy tops 
from 6 to 15 inches high, according to variety. They 
bloom freely the first Summer. 
4 ° ® >> ar E 
Quick-Blooming Roses” 2% *, 2° 
larger and finer than one-year old but not so large as 
two-year old. They are especially prepared to bloom 
quickly and freely and they do it. Please read more 
about them, page 27. 
ce 99 are the regu- 
Two-Year Old Roses lar large <a 
and should bloom abundantly the first year. If not 
Otherwise stated they are greenhouse grown with 
specially fibrous roots and well branched tops from 1 foot 
to 24% feet high (size depends much upon the variety and 
habit of growth). Please see page 46. Some kinds can 
be supplied in field-grown dormant plants. 
“Extra Size 2,3, and 4-Year Old 
Roses” For the most part dormant field-grown 
plants - the largest sizes sold. See pages 
7,11, 20, 22, 25, 40, 44 and 45. 
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO SHIP, 
PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE 
For Complete Index to All the Roses in this Book together with Classifications 
and Prices, see pages 46 and 47 
SELECT, FOR YOU 
When the selection of varieties is left to us we select 
carefully, the sameas if for ourselves, a suitable proportion 
of the most desirable colors and varieties, and send all 
correctly labeled, and packed in best manner, by mail or 
express as directed. lf you let us know any varieties you 
would like to have, or any you do not want, we will select 
as near as our stock will permit, and guarantee to please. 
Ever-Blooming Roses ©°92 MAILING 
Hardy and well matured 8 for 50 cts., 17 for $1.00, 35 for 
$2.00, postpaid ; $5.50 per 100, by express. 
TWO-YEAR OLD ROSES 
Too Large to Mail—Must go by Express 
12 choice varieties, one each, price ....... $2.50 
Zoi ce ‘ ae cf PER eer Rey et ice eee te 4.50 
BOW 2h tt 25 best kinds, two each. . . 8.50 
100 ae «et 50 ae ae 6 oe " 16.00 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses R°e ANTS 
5 for 50 cts., 11 for $1.00, 22 for $2.00, postpaid. Express, 
25 for $2.00, $7.50 per 100. 
TWO-YEAR OLD ROSES 
Must go by Express—Too Large to Mail 
12 choice varieties, one each, price,....... $3.00 
95 ac ae sé ae ae p : a 4 A E 5.75 
50 te ss 25 best kinds, two each. . . 11.00 
100 OC sf 25 ss' om four ‘ee 20.00 
