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ROSES 
| GUARANTEED 
1861 
ness in West Grove. 
own-root Roses, to 
send by mail to all 
the world. He pre- 
first Rose mail order 
catalogue. He placed the first 
Rose mail order advertisement. 
He lived to see vast and benefi- 
cent changes follow. A thousand 
homes now enjoy the queen of 
pared the 
IFTY years ago, Alfred F. Conard, the | 
honored founder of our firm, began busi- 
It was here, later, 
that he conceived the idea of growing 
: The Best Roses for America 
and Why 
November 11, Igxz 
To Whom It May Concern: 
It affords us pleasure to testify to the high 
character and standing of The Conard & Jones 
Company. 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 relied 
upon. 
THE NATIONAL BANK OF WEST 
great work as vice-president and superintendent of 
|The Conard & Jones Company. 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 discrimina- 
tion which helps us ‘‘make”’ 
THE Best ROsES FOR AMERICA. 
Our President, Robert Pyle, 
who has grown up close to our 
two Rose veterans, last year 
visited the world’s famous Rose 
gardens, trial grounds and Rose 
shows. He was sole American 
flowers where but one had Roses 
before he made possible their 
widespread distribution. 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 
WHEN YOU ORDER 
tclosed Order Sheet and Envelope will be found a 
convenience—more will be sent on request 
Early.—It pays in many ways. 
the Date upon which you want your order sent, or better 
2 the time of shipment to us and we will send at planting- 
our locality. 
Should Accompany the Order, and may be sent at 
if forwarded by Postal or Express Money Order, Bank 
in Registered Letter. 
nm Orders.—To cover additional cost of packing, etc., 
3; living outside U. S. A. will please add 33% per cent extra 
. to amounts named in this book. (See special circular.) 
panish Catalogue of Roses will be sent on request. 
We publish annually the following: 
January Ist 
The Best Roses for America | 
February 1st 
Our New Floral Guide 
Incorporating ““The Best Roses 
for America” and also: Improved 
Lily—Cannas. Hardy Shrubbery, 
Perennials, House and Bedding 
Plants, Summer Bulbs and 
Flower Seeds. In each class we 
submit a selected list—*The Best 
for America.” 
September 1st 
Autumn Guide and Catalogue 
of Plants, Seeds and Bulbs 
Each above is sent free to our regu- 
lar patrons—to others on request 
GROVE, PENNA. 
Our greenhouse plant is thoroughly equipped with all the modern appliances 
for growing Roses of the very best quality 
judge at the great ‘‘ Interna- 
tional Exhibition of New Roses,”’ 
held in Paris, 1911. All the observation and 
advance information obtained through his eight 
thousand miles of Rose travel through two con- 
tinents are added tothe ability of The Conard & 
Jones Company to ‘‘make’’ THE BEst ROSES FOR 
AMERICA. 
WE ALSO OFFER CANNAS, SHRUBS, HARDY PLANTS, FRUITS, BULBS AND FLOWER SEEDS. SEE NEXT PAGE 
NEW FREE DELIVERY SERVICE 
All the items in our catalogue which are priced ‘‘postpaid”’ will 
be delivered free by mail in U. S. A. and possessions, Canada and 
Mexico. Customers living elsewhere should add one-third extra. 
But we nave always encouraged our patrons to order their Roses 
sent by express. Wesend larger plants, and, with earth on the roots, 
they arrive in better condition. Being alert to give our patrons the 
best possible delivery service our country affords, we now announce that 
We will PREPAY all EXPRESS CHARGES to any point in U. S. A. 
or Canada on orders from this book amounting to $5 or more 
On all orders amounting to less than $5, we will prepay the express 
charges if purchaser, in making remittance, will add 10 per cent to the 
total amount of the order 
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-President 
R. T. SATTERTHWAITE 
Secretary 
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