Each $2.50, Doz. $25.00 
^R.oses 
^Jfetcules 
(U. S. Plant Patent No. 296) 
Each $2.00, 12 $20.00 
GIANT CLIMBER—ROSA SETIGERA HYBRID by HORVATH 
Color of Flower: Clear, deep rose-pink of same shade as Dame Edith 
Helen. The flowers are huge, fully 5 to 6 inches across when fully open. 
Slow in opening, lasting a long time. The flowers, though large, are 
refined and equal the finest Hybrid Tea Rose. Flowers are produced 
abundantly on spur branches both on main stock and laterals, 1 to 2 
feet long. They are stiff and bear their heavy load without bending. 
Flowers do not droop, having a very stiff neck, and have from 50 to 55 
petals. The appearance of the plant is one of noble ruggedness. With¬ 
out a doubt the finest pink large-flowered climber to date. 
Foliage: The rich, shining, bronzy green leaves are larger than those 
of the Mahonia or Oregon Grape and are ornamental in themselves. 
Hardiness: Hardy without protection in the Temperate Zone. Con be 
successfully grown with protection in the colder regions where growing 
Roses heretofore has not been possible or exceedingly difficult. 
Size of Plant: Ultimate height 14 to 15 feet. 
€k or (U. S. Plant Patent 387) 
(Color illustration, page 68.) 
GIANT SCARLET CLIMBER BY HORVATH 
ROSA ALPHA X XANTHINA X PRES. COOLIDGE 
Color of Flower: Brilliant scarlet-red of the same shade as Crimson Glory. 
The flowers are perfectly formed, very slow in openirvg and when fully open, 
4 to 5 inches across. Tlie flowers, although large, are perfectly shaped and 
just as handsome as those of a Hybrid Tea Rose. Flowers are produced 
abundantly on spur branches 12 to 18 inches long, which are stiff, holding 
the flowers in perfect position. Flowers hove from 55 to 60 petals, do not 
discolor when fully open. Without any question of doubt, the finest scarlet 
Climbing Rose yet introduced. Horvath claims this to be the finest crea¬ 
tion to date. 
Foliage: Rich bottle-green, quite abundant. We have never seen mildew 
or blackspot in our test garden for three years. 
Hardiness: Hardy without protection in the Temperate Zone. Can be 
successfully grown with protection in colder regions. 
Size of Plonf: Ultimate height about 8 to 10 feet. Canes are very 
plentiful, not overly thorny. 
Only a limited number available for this spring. Orders filled in rotation 
as received. Late orders will be filled in autumn. 
Mercurius 
Buff King 
O^Lnc] 
(Rights Reserved) 
Each $2.00, 12 $20.00 
LARGE-FLOWERED HORVATH HYBRID— 
SETIGERA HYBRID 
Color of Flower: Amber and buff shadings, difficult to 
describe. Buds ovoid, deep amber colored, opening into 
large cup-shaped flowers which are produced on spur 
branches both on main stalk and laterals, 1 2 to 15 inches 
long. This is the amber colored form of Doubloons. 
Foliage: Glaucous green and healthy. Seldom affected 
by black spot or other Rose maladies. 
Hardiness: Hardy without protection in the Temperate 
Zone. Can be successfully grown with protection in the 
colder regions where growing Roses heretofore has not 
been possible or exceedingly difficult. 
Size of Plant: Ultimate height 10 to 12 feet. Canes 
are very plentiful which is in part responsible for the 
tremendous amount of flowers produced. 
^^ercurLus Each $2.50, doz. $25.00 
(U. S. Plant Patent No. 385) 
LARGE-FLOWERED APRICOT-PINK CLIMBER 
BY HORVATH 
DOUBLOONS X DAMACINA X CLIO 
Color of Flower: Sparkling two-toned apricot and 
coral-pink cup-shaped flowers which open slowly and do 
not fade. When fully open they measure 4 to 5 inches 
across. The flowers end buds are as handsome as any 
Hybrid Tea Rose. Flowers are produced abundantly on 
spur branches both on main stalk and laterals 1 to 2 feet 
long. They are stiff, bearing their flowers without bend¬ 
ing. Again we claim this variety to be "tops" in this 
particular color range. Referred to by visitors as per¬ 
fectly beautiful. 
Foliage: The leaves are shiny and large, abundantly 
produced. In the four years of testing we have seen no 
blackspot or mildew. 
Hardiness: Hardy without protection in tine Temperate 
Zone. Can be successfully grown with protection in the 
colder regions. 
Size of Plant: Ultimate height about 7 to 9 feet. 
CDoul)L 
oons 
Each $1.50, Doz. $15X10 
Setigera Hybrid. (M. H. Horvath, 1934.) Patent. A 
vigorous climber with heavy wood and handsome, glossy 
foliage. 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 apart if the first spring 
blooms have not been cut. We consider this the best 
hardy yellow climber. 
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