© VER fifty years ago, Alfred F. Conard, the 
1 honored founder of our firm, began business 
' in West Grove. It was here, later, that he 
conceived the idea of growing own - root 
Roses, to send by mail to all the 
world. He prepared the first 
Rose mail order catalogue. He 
placed the first Rose mail order 
advertisement. He lived to see 
vast and beneficent changes fol¬ 
low. A thousand homes now 
enjoy the queen of flowers where 
but one had Roses, before he made 
possible their widespread distri¬ 
bution. He has passed to rest, 
but his fifty years of labor forms the basis for our 
ability to “make” The Best Roses for America. 
The enthusiastic young man, whose devotion and 
ability as a Rose-grower made possible Mr. Conard’s 
success, retains his enthusiasm and continues his great 
November 16, 1912. 
To Whom It May Concern: 
It affords us pleasure to testify to the high char¬ 
acter and standing of The Conard & Jones Com¬ 
pany. It is composed of practical, up-to-date 
nurserymen and rose specialists. In our opinion, 
any statement they may make or any agreement 
into which they may enter can be absolutely re¬ 
lied upon. 
THE NATIONAL BANK OF WEST 
GROVE, PENNA. 
work as vice-president and superintendent of The 
Conard & Jones Company. Over a half century’s 
experience with the world’s Roses has but strength¬ 
ened Antoine Wintzer’s love for them, and added to 
the knowledge and discrimination 
which helps us “make” The Best 
Roses for America. 
Our President, Robert Pyle, 
has grown up close to our two 
Rose Veterans. He was recently 
sole American Judge at the 
“International Exhibition of New 
Roses” held in Paris, and studied 
extensively Roses as grown at 
their best in Europe. Likewise 
he continues to visit the most famous Rose Gardens, 
trial grounds and exhibits in America. This observa¬ 
tion adds information, and all supplements the ability 
of The Conard & Jones Company to “make” 
THE BEST ROSES FOR AMERICA. 
Our Spanish Catalogue of Roses will be sent on request. 
und in the testimonials on this and other pages 
NEW FREE DELIVERY SERVICE 
All the items in our catalogue which are priced “ postpaid ” will 
be delivered free by mail in U. S. A. and possessions, Canada and 
Mexico. Customers living elsewhere should add one-third extra. 
We will PREPAY DELIVERY CHARGES to any point in U. S. A. or 
Canada providing the order FROM THIS BOOK amounts to $5 or more 
On everything we offer except Self-Watering Devices {p . 96) 
and Surprise Collections 
On all orders amounting to less than $5, we will prepay the delivery charges 
(except on Self-Watering Devices, p. 96, and Surprise Collections), if purchaser 
in making remittance, will add 10 per cent, to the total amount of the order. 
Shipments will be made by Parcels Post whenever the postal 
limitations make it practical. If you prefer goods shipped by ex¬ 
press, please so advise us. The New Parcels Post will be used by 
us in every way possible for the full benefit of our customers. 
We publish annually the fol¬ 
lowing : 
January 1st 
The Best Roses for America 
January 15th 
Our New Floral Guide 
(THIS BOOK) 
Incorporating the above publica¬ 
tion offering “The Best Roses for 
America” and also: Improved Lily- 
Cannas, Hardy Shrubbery, Peren¬ 
nials, House and Bedding Plants, 
Summer Bulbs and Flower Seeds. 
September 1st 
Autumn Guide and Catalogue 
of Plants, Seeds and Bulbs 
Each above is sent free to our regu¬ 
lar patrons—to others on request. 
AN INVITATION 
Our Nurseries are half-way 
between Philadelphia and 
Baltimore on Central Divi¬ 
sion of P. R. R. During the 
summer we have many acres 
of flowers in bloom. Visitors 
are most welcome. 
Always faithfully yours, 
THE CONARD & 
JONES COMPANY 
ROBERT PYLE, President 
ROBERT L. PYLE, Treasurer 
Our greenhouse plant (further extended this past year) is thoroughly equipped ANTOINE WINTZER, Vice-Pres. 
with all the modern appliances for growing Roses of the very best quality R. T. SATTERTHWAITE, Sec’y* 
SEE INDEX TO PLANTS, BULBS AND SEEDS, PAGES 4 AND 5 ; ROSES ON PAGES 42 AND 43 
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