My 11,1952 



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In Commencement addresses all over the country this year, thoughtful men 

 have been counseling the young people to learn another language, to increase 

 their capacity for understanding and friendliness toward people of other nations. 

 I have just returned from 7 weeks in Europe in which Roses were the second 

 language, a common interest and a bond of understanding. Everywhere I went 

 among Rose growers I was made to feel welcome, and welcomed as a friend. 



At the Geneva, Switzerland, Rose trials, I was one of the Judges among a 

 nimiber from all over western Europe : Germany, France, England and elsewhere. 

 Among them all, there was the most complete unity of purpose in judging the 

 Roses fairly, and strictly on their merits, without regard to the country of origin. 

 At the Bagatelle Rose contest in Paris, I was again one of an international group of 

 Judges. The same ideals of Rose beauty were held by all. The problems and 

 interest in Rose growing are much the same throughout all the western world. 

 The shared love of Roses unites people everywhere, to an astonishing and admir- 

 able degree. 



This was my first trip to Europe, the continuation of Robert Pyle's long-estab- 

 lished practice of keeping advised about Roses everywhere, so that Star Roses 

 would always be sure of having the best varieties for you, our Star Rose customers. 

 We are continuing, too, the Star Rose practice of accent on quality in our plants. 

 We have no wish to grow the most Roses, but we do intend to continue growing 

 the best. 



In this catalog, you will find new varieties and old, all colors and types. Every 

 plant is guaranteed to bloom for you at its first natural blooming period. This guar- 

 antee is a challenge to everyone in our organization. We have one aim here at 

 Star Roses: it is, to grow and sell only Roses of the highest quality. Our regular 

 customers know this from past experience. Oiu- guarantee is an assurance to all 

 of our customers, even those without experience, that they can count on satisfaction 

 from Star Rose plants. 



Sincerely^ 



THE CONARD-PyiE CO. 



President 



