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Ge Nessage from NM. Ftorvath 
My interest was early given to the development of 
better hardy climbing Roses. In 1892 | obtained the 
first hybrid with the Rosa Wichuraiana of Japan, thus 
beginning the modern strain of large-flowered hardy 
climbing Roses. In 1897 | exhibited 14 new varieties 
at the first show held by the American Rose Society in 
the famous Eden Museé of New York City. These 
were 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 va- 
rieties failed in winter hardiness. Naturally there re- 
sulted 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 or Hedge 
Roses there has resulted a form and shape of plant 
not hitherto seen. See Mabelle Stearns, page 57. 
These results were accomplished through painstaking 
and eventually successful experiments in the intro- 
duction of other species strains not previously used. 
| am working still further to augment these qual- 
ities so that Roses may be wintered over successfully 
even in the far North. 

HOLM & OLSON, Incorporated 
Landscape Architects 
St. Paul, Minn. 
November 22, 1939 





















Wayside Gardens, 
Mentor, Ohio 
Gentlemen: 
Having tried the Rose “Mabelle Stearns” for 
two years it is a pleasure to inform you that 
this variety has made strong, healthy growth, 
free of black spot all season and was in bloom 
continuously till frost. It appears to be the 
coming type of Rose as the foliage is clean at 
all times, and flowering constantly. 
Yours very truly, 
HOLM & OLSON, Inc. 
C. A. Mathes 
Mer. Landscape Dept. 





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It has been arranged to have The Wayside Gardens 
Company introduce and disseminate these new Roses 
of my origination. Several dozens of 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, | believe, the begin- 
ning of a new and most valuable strain of Roses. They 
will be offered under the designation of ‘’Horvath’s 
Setigera and Xanthina Hybrids.” 
Respectfully yours, 
M. H. HORVATH 
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LARGE-FLOWERED YELLOW CLIMBER 
ROSA SETIGERA HYBRID by HORVATH 
A vigorous climber with heavy wood and handsome, glossy foliage. When 
in bloom tne 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. Each $1.25, Doz. $12.50 
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