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ROSES 
ARANTE 
Bloon 
^ The Best Roses for America 
1861 
and 
fez 
IFTY years ago, Alfred F. Conard, the 
honored founder of our firm, began busi¬ 
ness 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 pre¬ 
pared the first Rose mail order 
catalogue. He placed the first 
Rose mail order advertisement. 
He lived to see vast and benefi¬ 
cent changes follow. A thousand 
homes now enjoy the queen of 
flowers where but one had Roses 
before he made possible their 
widespread distribution. 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 
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To Whom It May Concern: 
It affords us pleasure to testify to the high 
character and standing of The Conard & Jones 
Compiny. It is composed of practical, up*to-date 
nurserymen and rose specialists. In onr opinion, 
any statement they may make or any agreement 
into which they may enter can be absolutely relied 
upon. 
THE NATIONAL BANK OF WEST 
GROVE, PENNA. 
1912 
great work as vice-president and superintendent of 
The Conard & Jones Company. 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 discrimina¬ 
tion which helps us “make” 
The Best Roses for America. 
Our President, Robert Pyle, 
who has grown up close to our 
two Rose veterans, last year 
visited the world’s famous Rose 
gardens, trial grounds and Ro^ 
shows. He was sole AmericalP 
judge at the great “ Interna¬ 
tional Exhibition of New Roses,” 
held in Paris, 1911. All the observation and 
advance information obtained through his eight 
thousand miles of Rose travel through two con¬ 
tinents are added to the ability of The Conard & 
Jones Company to “make” The Best Roses fc# 
America. 
WE ALSO OFFER CANNAS, SHRUBS, HARDY PLANTS, FRUITS, BULBS AND FLOWER SEEDS. SEE NEXT PAGE 
WHEN YOU ORDER 
ji enclosed Order Sheet and Envelope will be found a 
convenience—more will be sent on request 
Order Early. —It pays in many ways. 
State the Date upon which you want your order sent, or better 
still, leave the time of shipment to us and we will send at planting¬ 
time in your locality. 
Money Should Accompany the Order, and may be sent at 
our risk if forwarded by Postal or Express Money Order, Bank 
Draft, or in Registered Letter. 
Foreign Orders. —To cover additional cost of packing, etc., 
customers living outside U. S. A. will please add 33 per cent extra 
payments to amounts named in this book. (See special circular.) 
Our Spanish Catalogue of Roses will be sent on request. 
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. 
But we have always encouraged our patrons to order their Roses 
sent by express. We send larger plants, and, with earth on the roots, 
they arrive in better condition. Being alert to give our patrons the 
best possible delivery service our country affords, we now announce that 
We will PREPAY all EXPRESS CHARGES to any point in U. S. A. 
or Canada on orders from this book amounting to $5 or more 
On adl orders amounting to less than $5, we will prepay the express 
charges if purchaser, in making remittance, will add 10 per cent to the 
total amount of the order 
We publish annually the following: 
January 1st 
The Best Roses for America 
February Ist 
Our New Floral Guide 
Incorporating “The Best Roses 
for America” and also: Improved 
Lily—Cannas, Hardy Shrubbery, 
Perennials, House and Bedding 
Plants, Summer Bulbs and 
Flower Seeds. In each class we 
submit a selected list—“The Best 
for America.” 
September Ist 
Autumn Guide and Catalogue 
of Plants, Seeds and Bulbs 
Each above is sent free to our regu¬ 
lar patrons—to others on request 
Our greenhouse plant is thoroughly equipped with all the modem appliances 
for growing Roses of the very best quality 
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. Treasure? 
ANTOINE WINTZER 
Vice-President 
R. T. SATTERTHWAITE 
Secretary 
NOTE.—DESCRIPTIONS OF COLOR PLATES WILL BE FOUND FACING INSIDE BACK COVER 
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