©\ ER fifty years ago, Alfred F. Conard, the 

 I honored founder of our firm, began business 

 in West Grove. It was here, later, that he 

 conceived the idea of growing own - root 

 Roses, to send by mail to all the 

 world. He prepared the first 

 Rose mail order catalogue. He 

 placed the first Rose mail order 

 advertisement. He lived to see 

 vast and beneficent changes fol- 

 low. A thousand homes now 

 enjoy the queen of flowers where 

 but one had Roses, before he made 

 possible their widespread distri- 

 bution. He has passed to rest, 

 but his fifty years of labor forms the basis for our 

 ability to "make" The Best Roses for America. 

 The enthusiastic young man, whose devotion and 

 ability as a Rose-grower made possible Mr. Conard 's 

 success, retains his enthusiasm and continues his great 



November 16, 1912. 

 To Whom It May Concern: 



It affords us pleasure to testify to the high char- 

 acter and standing of The Conard & Jones Com- 

 pany. It is composed of practical, up-to-date 

 nurserymen and rose specialists. In our opinion, 

 any statement they may make or any agreement 

 into which they may enter can be absolutely re- 

 lied upon. 



THE NATIONAL BANK OF WEST 

 GROVE. PENNA. 



work as vice-president and superintendent of The 

 Conard & Jones Company. Over a half century's 

 experience with the world's Roses has but strength- 

 ened Antoine Wintzer's love for them, and added to 

 the knowledge and discrimination 

 which helps us "make" The Best 

 Roses for America. 



Our President, Robert Pyle, 

 has grown up close to our two 

 Rose Veterans. He was recently 

 sole American Judge at the 

 "International Exhibition of New 

 Roses" held in Paris, and studied 

 extensively Roses as grown at 

 their best in Europe. Likewise 

 he continues to visit the most famous Rose Gardens, 

 trial grounds and exhibits in America. This observa- 

 tion adds information, and all supplements the ability 

 of The Conard «& Jones Company to "make" 

 THE BEST ROSES FOR AMERICA. 



^^ :;arly. — It pays in many ways. 



£' . -he Date upon which you want your order sent, or better 



• ave the time of shipment to us and we will send at planting- 



n your locality. 



k-ey Should Accompany the Order, and may be sent at our 

 'orwarded by Postal or Express Money Order, Bank Draft, 

 istered Letter. 

 Orders. — To cover additional cost of packing, etc., cus- 

 -g outside U. S. .\. will please add 33 h per cent, extra 

 ,0 amounts named in this book. (See special circular.) 

 inish Catalogue of Roses will be sent on request. 



We publish annually the fol- 

 lowing : 



January 1st 



The Best Roses for America 



An index to the service we render will be found in the testimonials on this and other pages I 



WHEN YOU ORDER 



dosed Order Sheet and Envelope will be found 

 convenience — more will be sent on request 



January 15th 



Our New Floral Guide 



THIS BOOK; 



Incorporating the above publica- 

 tion offering "The Best Roses for 

 America" and also: Improved Lily- 

 Cannas, Hardy Shrubbery, Peren- 

 nials, House and Bedding Plants, 

 Summer Bulbs and Flower Seeds. 



September 1st 



Antnmn GnideapdCatalogae 

 of Plants, Seeds and Bulbs 



Each above is sent free to our reiju- 

 lar patrons— to others on request. 



Our greenhouse plant (further extended this past ycarl is thoroughly equipped 

 with all the modern appliances for growing Roses of the very best quality 



NEW FREE DELIVERY SERVICE 



All the items in our catalogue which are priced " postpaid " will 



be delivered free by iiiail in U. S. A. and possessions, Canada and 

 Mexico. Customers living elsewhere should add one-third extra 



We will PREPAY DELIVERY CHARGES to any point In U. S. A. or 

 Canada providing the order FROM THIS BOOK amounts to $5 or more 



On everything we offer except Self-Watering Devices (p. 96) 

 and Surprise Collections 

 On all orders amounting to less than $5. we will prepay the delivery charges 

 (except on Self- Watering Devices, p. 96, and Surprise Collections), if purchaser 

 in making remittance, will add 10 per cent, to the total amount of the order. 

 Shipments will be made by Parcels Post whenever the postal 

 limitations make it practical. If you prefer goods shipped by ex- 

 press, please so advise us. The New Parcels Post will be used by 

 us in every way possible for the full benefit of our customers. 



AN INVITATION 



Our Nurseries are half-way 

 between Philadelphia and 

 Baltimore on Central Divi- 

 sion of P. R. R. During the 

 summer we have many acres 

 of flowers in bloom. Visitors 

 are most welcome. 



Always faithfully yours, 



THE CONARD & 

 JONES COMPANY 



ROBERT PYLE, President 

 ROBERT L. PYLE, Treasurer 

 ANTOINE WINTZER, Vice-Pres. 

 R. T. SATTERTHWAITE, Sec'y. 



SEE INDEX TO PLANTS, BULBS AND SEEDS, PAGES 4 AND 5 ; ROSES ON PAGES 42 AND 43 



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