The Service of Roses 



Rose Values. Is there any decoration about your 

 house, inside or out, that is more valuable than Roses? 



It is not their financial value that we refer to, in 

 spite of the fact that if thoughtfully handled they can 

 be made to bring in good pocket-money and further- 

 more enhance the value of your property. That merely 

 proves their value to other people, which is abundantly 

 recognized. 



But do you recognize the value to yourself to be 

 had from cultivating a closer acquaintance with the 

 "Queen of Flowers?" 



Major W. F. Trube, of the General Hospital, 

 Washington, D.C., said, "I can't run a hospital with- 

 out flowers." That is especially true of Roses, for 

 Roses cure people, and some doctors know it. They 

 have a therapeutic value. 



But, take your own case for example. Healthy 

 people who work (and who does not these days?) 

 need to keep healthy and therefore need recreation. 

 Everyone is the better for a hobby — what hobby could 

 be more delightfully stimulating than growing your 

 own Roses? That indicates their recreational value. 



And so if there were room we should like to describe 

 the inspirational value of Roses. 



And the ceremonial value as the crowning feature of 

 grace and beauty at important functions. 



And their civic value. For does not the presence of 

 the Rose indicate the high-water mark of civic im- 

 provement? (Name the list of cities in America with 

 Municipal Rose-Gardens and tell us if they do not 

 tally with the most enterprising ones.) 



It seems almost superfluous to refer to their dona- 

 tional value. It is the soul that feeds upon flowers, 

 and therefore their gift is always a compliment of the 

 highest order. 



Roses speak a universal language — where words 

 fail us utterly, the Roses are ready to carry the 

 message. 



Would you extend your sympathy to one in sorrow? 

 The Roses go richly laden — they are tactful in con- 

 veying tenderest regard. They do not offend — they 

 are diplomatic where the situation is delicate, or with 

 dignity, grace, and eloquence do they bespeak heartiest 

 congratulations. Their interpretive value is unlimited. 



When the pen, tongue, or typewriter, telephone 

 or telegram, seem harsh or inadequate, send a 

 Flowergram— "Say it with Roses,"— Roses of your own 

 growing. 



Have YOUR Roses Ready "When the Boys Come Home" 



AN INVITATION 



During the summer and 

 autumn months we have 

 many acres of flowers in 

 bloom. It is also a good 

 time to select the flowers of 

 your choice. Visitors always 

 welcome. 



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.) 



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Our greenhouse plant is thoroughly equipped with all the modern appliances 

 for growing Roses of the very best quality 



-<-The Value of a Guarantee Depends Mainly upon the Reliability of the House Behind 1 1->- 



To Whom It May Concern: 

 November 19, 1918. 

 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. 



Dnanaaannnnnnnnnnn 

 YES! We Guarantee Safe Arrival— AND 



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 with a □ 

 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 

 Government-controlled new American Railways' Express Company, services of which promise 

 to be better than in the past, 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- 

 ing. 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. 



Postage Charges on Two-Year 



Dormant Plants 



will average about as follows: 



ZONE. 



5 plants. 

 10 plants. 

 25 plants. 



2 



3 



4 



5 



6 



7 



Sc. 



12c. 



19c. 



26c. 



33c 



41c 



12c. 



20c. 



35c. 



50c. 



65c. 



81c 



23c. 



42c. 



79c. 



1.16 



1.53 



1.91 



48c 

 96c 

 2 28 



2-YEAR SIZE POTTED PLANTS WILL 

 COST ABOUT TWICE ABOVE; RATES 



NOTE. — An additional charge of 13 els., 

 over the regular postage, is required. This in- 

 cludes 10 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. 



The Conard & Jones Co., 



ROBERT PYLE. President R. T. SATTERTHWAITE, Secy. 



ANTOINE WINTZER, Vice-Prei. ELLEN PYLE, Treasurer 



West Grove, Pa. 



SEE INDEX TO ROSES ON PAGES 4 AND 5 



SEED INDEX, PAGE 49 GENERAL INDEX, PAGE 50 



