July 11, 19S2 



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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 imderstanding 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 imderstanding. 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 

 number 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 coxmtry 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 Exurope, 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. Our 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-PYLE CO. 



Jmt ^ J^es as Christmas 6ift8 



STAR ROSES MAKE WELCOME GIFTS 

 THEY KEEP ON GIVING, YEAR AFTER YEAR 



1. An attractive Christmas card announcing your gift will be sent at the proper time 

 to anyone for whom you order Christmas gift Roses. 



2. The plants will be shipped next spring at the right time for planting, unless you 

 request otherwise. Early orders can be sent in time for fall planting if you prefer. 



3. All Christmas gift orders must reach us by December 15 if the announcement cards 

 are to arrive in time. 



4. Earlier ordering is advissdble. (This will help you, too, to avoid the rush of many 

 things to do at the last moment.) 



5. Be sure to give full names and addresses to which the Roses are to be sent. Please 

 print these names and addresses clearly so your gift can be properly delivered. 



6. Please write all gift orders on separate paper from other orders. Send your orders 

 now, and those gifts will be all attended to. 



7. On the gift card we write your name as donor, the names of the Roses ordered and 

 the date when the plants will be forwarded. We attend to the shipping time. Full planting 

 and cultural directions go with each order. 



8. If you prefer, you can order $2.50 or $5 gift certificates in any amount to be sent 

 with the Christmas cards announcing your gifts. These permit your friends to make their 

 own selections, which is often most appreciated. A copy of our Spring Catalog is sent to 

 each as soon as it comes from the press, and when they order, there can be no doubt that 

 your gifts will be "Just what they wanted." 



9. By ordering Star Roses or Star Rose Gift Certificates as Christmas gifts, you avoid 

 the tiresome annoyance of pushing through Christmas shopping crowds, and have the 

 satisfaction of knowing your present will be joyfully received, even if it is duplicated by 

 someone else. There is always room for more Roses in a flower-lover's garden. 



Other GiFt Sussestions 



"HOW TO GROW ROSES" 



1948 Revised Edition 



By Robert Pyle and 



J. Horace McFarland, L.H.D. 



192 pages; cloth bound, 32 

 pages in natural color. An up-to- 

 the-minute reference book on 

 Rose-growing for those who wish 

 to have something to turn to at 

 once for sound, practical advice 

 when Rose problems arise. 



$2.50 postpaid or, with a $10 

 order, only $1.50 postpaid. 



SPECIAL: With any Christmas Gift order of $S 

 to $10, we will send a copy of "How to Grow Roses" 

 for $2.10, delivered for Christmas Day with your gift 

 announcement. 



Christmas 

 Hemembranct 



One plant each of * PEACE, 

 • CHARLES MALLERIN, 

 and • SYMPHONIE (see 

 pages 2, 3 and 28) to be sent 

 at proper planting time, with 

 a copy of the Rose book, "How 

 to Grow Roses," sent with your 

 gift announcement card for 

 Christmas Day. There is no 

 finer gift for a flower lover. 



All for S8. 70 



Ask for OFFER 129 



