ROSE SPECIALIST FOR 50 YEARS 
Such indeed is Antoine Wintzer, our Vice-President and Superintendent. 
Mark Sullivan, now Editor of Collier's Weekly, formerly a West Grove school boy, 
last year said of Mr. Wintzer: 
“I often think some especial honor ought to be paid to him. You are no 
doubt familiar with the proverb that the man who excels in his art shall 
stand before kings—not just those words, but containing that thought. Mr. 
Wintzer excels in his art. He brought to West Grove the business of raising 
flowers, and it has become the chief industry of the town. A man of that 
kind always commands admiration and respect, and, in the words of the 
proverb, shall stand before kings.” 
Dr. W. Van Fleet, of the Department of Agriculture, widely famous as a 
hybridizer of American roses, recently remarked: “Since the loss by death to the 
Arnold Arboretum, near Boston, of Jackson Dawson, Antoine Wintzer, of West 
Grove, Pa., is without doubt the ablest American propagator of plants.” 
Mr. Wintzer is still at the helm, and continues to oversee the growing of thou¬ 
sands upon thousands of roses which for so many years have been going out from 
West Grove to beautify every corner of our great country. 
To grow good plants requires skill. 
By past achievements judge future performance. 
Quality always counts. Yours for service, 
THE CONARD & JONES CO. 
ROBERT PYLE. President 
ANTOINE WINTZER, Vice-President 
ROBERT L. PYLE, Treasurer 
R. T. SATTERTHWAIT. Secretary 
Importers and Qrowers of Roses , Plants and Bulbs 
WEST GROVE, PENNA, U.S. A. 
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: August 1,1917 
It affords us pleasure to testify to the high character 
and standing of The Conard & Jones Company. 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 abso¬ 
lutely relied upon. 
c ?T/je 3\Calional Bank of West Groce, Pa. 
SEE COMPLETE INDEX ON PAGE 34 
«ss.A-nrmrtv o One each of the 2 above Roses, as shown on 
^Ur r i/lv & back cover page, 2-yr. size, $1. 
Free- 
Flowering 
Hardy Climbing Roses 
(See Back 
Cover) 
*Dr. W. Van Fleet, Pink 
A leader in this new class of handsome, large-flowered, 
perfectly hardy climbers. The foliage is shiny and attractive 
always, making a beautiful setting for the rich flesh-colored 
flowers. The buds are exquisite and the blooms, coming en 
strong stems 18 to 20 inches long, are unexcelled for table 
decoration. Hundreds of fragrant flowers can be cut from 
one well-matured plant. 2-yr. size, 50 cts.; Extra 2-yr. 
size, 75 cts.; Star size, $1, by express. 
No. 17952 June 16, 1916. 
The Rose, Dr. W. Van Fleet, I got of you last year is the admiration 
of the whole community.—M r. C. S. M., Westfield, Ill. 
*Mary Lovett, White 
Originated by Dr. Van Fleet 
A really good, pure white, hardy climbing Rose has long 
been needed, and this is precisely what we have in tne 
Mary Lovett. The flowers of purest white, full and 
splendidly formed, are held on long strong stems and 
are delightfully fragrant—an unusual property in a climb¬ 
ing Rose. It is a hybrid of the popular Kaiserin Augusta 
Victoria and the Wichuraiana and is a strong grower 
with abundant, large, glossy, mildew-proof leafage and 
is exceedingly free flowering. 2-year size, 60 cts. each; 
by express. 
