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” 
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YES! We Guarantee Safe Arrival—AND 
Postage Charges on Two-Year 
Dormant Plants 
will average about as follows: 
practically all the items of small size in this catalogue are offered with delivery charges prepaid. 
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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. 
□ 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. 
5 plants. 
10 plants. 
25 plants. 
8c. 
12c. 
23c. 
12c. 
20c. 
42c. 
19c. 
35c. 
79c. 
26c. 
50c. 
1.16 
33c. 
65c. 
1.53 
lie. 
81c. 
1 91 
48c. 
96c. 
2 28 
2-YEAR SIZE POTTED PLANTS WILL 
COST ABOUT TWICE ABOVE RATES 
NOTE .— An additional charge of 13 cts. t 
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., ANT B ofNEwiN E izVvT«.Pr«. West Grove, Pa. 
SF.F lIMnF.V TO ROSES ON PACKS 4 AND S SEED INDEX, PAGE 49 GENERAL INDEX, PAGE 50 
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. 
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.) 
Our greenhouse plant is thoroughly equipped with all the modern appliances 
for growing Roses of the very best quality 
•^■TheValue of a Guarantee Depends Mainly upon the Reliability of the House Behind It' 
