West Grove, Pa., January 1, 1921. 
To Our PATRONS, WHO ARE IN EVERY STATE IN THIS GREAT UNION AND ABROAD: 
Most of you we never see, but with the mails and our common interest, we are neighbors. Our task is not 
merely making money; it is much more than that. We are at work on the great job of helping to make American 
We are distributors of joy. That is our real com- 
modity. There are still thorns, there are all sorts of disappointments possible in the way, but our effort is to 
eliminate these for you and in every way possible.to help you select and plant and grow, with a minimum of care, 
homes beautiful and helping to make American people happy. 
a maximum of bloom and beauty. 
Our Vice-President, for example, has worked for over twenty years to’ improve the Canna (see page 26). We 
are all working to provide for our patrons joy and satisfaction in their gardens and homes (see page 4). But people 
who work in the soil are not idealists only—coal, labor, packing materials, etc., must be paid for and ‘“‘we cannot 
make bricks without straw.” 
PRICES. The world is beset with economic problems. We are hearing more and more of the great rule of our 
The costs that enter into Rose-growing include important factors that date right 
back into the war period. The cost of both labor and materials that have entered into the Roses we now offer 
is greater by from 20 to 50 per cent than for any former equal period. Only a part of this increase have we 
dependence upon each other. 
passed on to our patrons. 
Our business is! growing, we believe, because of the thoroughness and completeness of satisfaction to our 
patrons.* We are using every means at our command to improve the quality of our product and of service rendered. 
Yours for More Joy in Life, 
ROBERT PYLE, President 
ELLEN PYLE, Treasurer 
Tue Conarp & JoNES CoMPANY 
ANTOINE WINTZER, Vice-Pres. 
R. T. SATTERTHWAITE, Sec. 
ig Mameres - 
AMERICAN ASSOGATION 
OF NURSERYMEN 
GUARANTEE — 
Such as has been 
made by no other firm. 
' We guarantee C. & J. 
Roses to bloom the first 
regular blooming period 
after planting, or your 
money back. 
(This does not cover loss by in- 
sect pests or winter-kill.) 
AN INVITATION 
During the summer and 
autumn months we have 
many acres of flowers in 
bloom. This is a good 
ime to select the flowers of 
your choice. Visitors always 
welcome. 
for growing Roses of the very best quality 
Peete ooo a oO oo Oo oO oO eo 
Parcel-Post Delivery to Your Door 
Practically all the items of small size in this catalogue are offered with delivery charges prepaid. 
This includes one-year-old plants, bulbs, and seeds, BUT— 
Larger plants, including two-year-old Roses, shrubs, and other items will be found witha 0 
after each price. 
O This sign indicates the items on which transportation is not prepaid. This does not mean 
that the cost of delivery is expensive. It is very inexpensive. The goods may be delivered by the 
American Railway Express Company, in which case delivery charges will be collected, upon 
delivery, by your Express Agent. - 
On the other hand, you may find it more convenient to have your goods sent by parcel post, 
postage to be paid on delivery. If you wish goods delivered by parcel post, please say so when order- 
img. To the right is a schedule of likely postal charges on delivery when two-year or larger sizes 
are sent. Parcel-post charges are usually less than express charges east of the Mississippi. 
Plants vary in weight, so transportation will vary accordingly. Our figures, however, are as 
near right as we can estimate them. 
Our greenhouse plant is thoroughly equipped with all the modern appliances 
To Whom It May Concern: 
November 30, 1919. 
It affords us pleasure 
to testify to the high char- 
| acter and standing of The 
Conard & Jones Company. 
It is composed of practical, 
up-to-date nurserymen 
and Rose specialists. In 
our opinion, any state- 
ment they may make or 
any agreement into which 
they may enter can be 
| absolutely relied upon. 
THE NATIONAL BANK 
| OF WEST GROVE, PA. 
Postage Charges on Two-Year 
Dormant Plants 
will average about as follows: 
ZONE 85> an {ahaa | Ses) aes 
5 plants...... 8c, | 12c. | 19c. | 26c. | 33c. | 41c. | 48 
10 plants......| 12c. | 20c. | 35¢. | 50c. 65c.| 81e. | 96c. 
25 plants..... -| 23c. | 42c. | 79c. [1.16 1.53|1.91|2.28 
2-Year Size Potted Plants Will 
Cost About Twice Above Rates 
NOTE.—An ‘additional charge of 13 cts., over 
the regular postage, 1s required. This tncludes 
to cts. for collecting and returning postage and 3 
cts. for return money-order fee. 
These cities are in the zones indicated: 2d 
zone, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and 
Richmond. 3d zone, Boston and Pittsburgh. 
4th zone, Cincinnati. 5th zone, Chicago. 
NOTE: PRICES IN THIS BOOK ARE NOW IN EFFECT AND CANCEL ALL PREVIOUS PRICES 
SEE INDEX TO ROSES ON PAGES 4 AND 5 
SEED INDEX, PAGE 49 
GENERAL INDEX, PAGE 50 
