. . . as a reminder that planting time — and Spring are almost here. True, 

 you still have time to order, but so often Spring comes on us before we 

 realize it and we don't want you to miss the opportunity to get your order 

 in and your roses planted. 



This special catalog contains a selected group of roses, mums and del- 

 phiniums. We know you will be pleased with any of the kinds you order. 

 We do urge you to order now while a good selection is still available and there 

 is still time to plant. However, we do ship plants through the middle of 

 May just in case your order is delayed. 



PLANTING GUIDE 



This 24-page booklet is a helpful and 

 simple guide to rose planting and culture. 

 It describes and pictures the steps to suc- 

 cessful rose growing. It also contains in- 

 formation on pruning, spraying and dust- 

 ing. Gives facts, too, about planting and 

 growing perennials and bulbs. We have 

 prepared this Planting Guide as a service 

 to you. A copy is sent FREE with every 

 order. 



NOTES ON ORDERING BY MAIL 



"3-for" prices apply to 3 of one variety shipped to one address at one time. 



"Offer" prices apply only when shipped to one address at one time. Because of the 



special prices, we cannot make changes in offers. We do substitute in offers late in 



the season when certain kinds may be sold out. 



With your permission, if a kind you order is sold out, rather than disappoint you, 



we will send you another kind of equal or greater value at no extra charge to you. 



On special Offers we give this service whenever necessary even without your 



instructions to do so. 



Prices are for dormant roses, Spring, 1969. 



WE PAY THE POSTAGE ON ALL ORDERS shipped within the continental 



U. S. A. On orders over S10, packing is free — otherwise there is a packing charge 



of 50c per order. 



Pennsylvania customers, please add 6% sales tax. 



Rose plants are medium height (American Rose Society rating) unless otherwise 



mentioned. 



Rose plants are 2-year-old, field-grown, No. 1 grade — top quality — and will be 



shipped at the proper planting time for you in your locality. 



Phone Orders Welcome— Telephone (215) 869-2426 



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Dear Gardening Friends: 



In the dead of winter it is easy enough to postpone the 

 ordering of plants, such as roses, that will not be set in the 

 ground until weeks or even months later. But time flies 

 . . . and in a few weeks roses will again be in bloom, 

 transforming our yards and gardens into places of great 

 beauty. 



So this catalog goes out as a reminder to those who 

 have not yet placed their orders. There is STILL TIME, if you act at once, 

 TO ORDER STAR ROSES. We have a fine supply of the best plants you can 

 buy, and our prompt and efficient service plus our superior packing and han- 

 dling methods will assure you of having top-grade roses this spring. Remember, 

 all Star Roses are guaranteed to grow and bloom. 



Here at West Grove we are looking forward to a wonderful rose year, and we 

 are confident you also will share in the inspiration provided by roses if you send 

 your order today. It will be acknowledged at once. 



Yours for Gardening Pleasure, 



S. B. Hutton, Sr. 



Chairman of the Board 



The Conard-Pyle Company 



In addition to serving thousands of customers by mail, we have the 

 pleasure of personal contact with many thousands more who visit our 

 garden centers. If you live within driving distance of West Grove or 

 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, perhaps you will find the opportunity this 

 spring or summer to come to see our facilities and the rose fields in bloom. 

 Our West Grove garden center is located just off U. S. Route 1, 35 

 miles southwest of Philadelphia, 14 miles from Wilmington, Delaware, 

 65 miles from Baltimore, Maryland. Our Lancaster center is on U. S. 

 230 (By-Pass) 3^ mile west of Manheim Pike. Both centers are open 

 7 days a week, all year around. The rose fields are located near West 

 Grove, and are in bloom from July to October. We would like to have 

 you visit us. 



STAR ROSES 



The Conard-Pyle Co. West Grove, Pa. 19390 



