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The Man Who Stood Stock Still . . . 



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WEST GROVE, PENNSYLVANIA 

 Fall, 1959 



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"The Man Who Stood Stock Still," as I like to call this little story, is 

 about (of all things for me to be writing about!) men's fashions! But it 

 does have a point which relates to my favorite subject —Roses; and I think 

 you might enjoy it. 



There was a time in the last century when the elegantly dressed man 

 wore what was called in those days a "stock." This was a stiff kind of neck- 

 wear which actually served as collar and tie. One such gentleman never 

 quite believed that the stocks in his wardrobe, of which he was so fond, 

 would ever go out of fashion. Unlike his friends, he felt that what was good and appropriate would last forever. 

 Naturally, since Nothing Is Permanent But Change, as philosophers have discovered, it was not too long before our old 

 friend foimd himself to be xmique: the only man in town who looked old-fashioned! All his friends had turned to newer 

 things and newer ways, and had progressed with the times. It had been obvious to them that change was inevitable, and 

 that they must change, too, or find themselves helplessly and hopelessly "old hat." 



I think that there are, however, some things which should always remain in style regardless of the passing years, 

 and the outward trends and changes they bring. I refer to the old-fashioned virtues, including old-fashioned courtesy. 

 When extended to the Market Place, these inner qualities result in mutual confidence between buyer and seller— and 

 mutual respect. In the exchange between them, both benefit; for the former receives a quality product honestly pro- 

 duced, honestly represented and sold, and the latter makes an honest profit so that he can continue to serve his customer, 

 as he himself would like to be served by those from whom he buys. There are too many today, it seems, who care little 

 about these— as I call them — old-fashioned virtues. 



Giving value in return for your hard-earned dollars is a satisfaction which we are privileged to say lets us sleep nights 

 and lets us look every man in the face during the day. Here at Star Roses, we would not want it otherwise. We believe 

 in the progress which modem methods permit; and in the old-style qualities our business was built on. 



With best wishes for your garden pleasure, I am 



Sincerely, 



NONE FINER ANYWHERE 



President 



THE CONARD-PYLE CO. 



p.s. 



I am happy to say that two of the three All-America Award Winners for 1960 are Star Rose introductions —Fire King 

 and Sarabande, both Floribundas. Please see them and other new Star Roses in this catalog. I would also like to ask 

 you to visit our fields of roses in bloom from late June until early October. 



