C4 ^Jnesscuje from J\i. 3i. 3iorvaik 
hAy interest was early given to the development of better hardy climbing Roses. In 1892 I 
obtained the first hybrid with the Rosa Wichuraiana of Japan, thus beginning the modern strain 
of large-flowered hardy climbing Roses. In 1897 I exhibited 14 new varieties at the first show 
held by the American Rose Society in the famous Eden Musee of New York City. These v/ere 
seen and admired by many rosarians, with the result that many similar hybrids were made. 
The continuous inbreeding in the attempt to get larger size and brighter color into the 
Wichuraiana strain weakened it to the point where most of the varieties failed in winter hard¬ 
iness. Naturally there resulted a demand for hardier and more sturdy Roses in varieties which 
would not require pampering but which, with reasonable care, would live through most winters 
without loss. 
Responding to this need, my new Rose originations cover the full range of colors, and many 
of these new climbing Roses have flowers as large and fine as any existing Hybrid Tea. Further, 
as Dooryard and Hedge Roses there have re¬ 
sulted forms and shapes of plants not hitherto 
seen. These results were accomplished through 
painstaking and eventually successful experi¬ 
ments in the introduction of other species strains 
not previously used. 
I am working still further to augment these 
qualities so that Roses may be wintered over 
successfully even in the far North. 
It has been arranged to have The Wayside 
Gardens Company introduce and disseminate 
these new Roses of my origination. About fifty 
new creations are under test, but only those of 
decided merit will be marketed. The varieties 
offered this year, each one well worth while in 
itself, form, I believe, the beginning of a new 
and most valuable strain of Roses. They will be 
offered under the designation of "Horvath's 
Setigera and Zanthina Hybrids." 
Respectfully yours, 
M. H. HORVATH 
Doubloons Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Setigera Hybrid. (M. H. Horvath, 1934.) Patent. A vig- 
orous climber with heavy wood and handsome, glossy 
age. When in bloom the whole plant is literally covered 
with clusters of large, golden blooms. Buds ovoid, deep 
saffron-yellow, flower large, double, cupped; rich gold, 
fading but little, fragrant. Gives two liberal crops six 
weeks Ofxirt if the first spring blooms have not been cut. 
We consider this the best hardy yellow climber. 
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