
Mercurius 
(U.S. Plant 
Patent No. 385) 
Wereurius 
LARGE-FLOWERED APRICOT-PINK 
CLIMBER BY HORVATH 
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 and 
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 flow- 
ers without bending. Again we claim this va- 
riety to be “’tops” in this particular color range. 
Referred to by visitors as perfectly beautiful. 
Foliage: The leaves are shiny and large, 
abundantly produced. In the four years of test- 
ing we have seen no black spot or mildew. 
Hardiness: Can be successfully grown with 
protection in the colder regions. 
Size of Plant: 
9 feet. 
Ultimate height about 7 to 
Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
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en, (U.S. Plant Patent Applied For) 
LARGE-FLOWERED SHRIMP-PINK CLIMBER 
ROSA SETIGERA HYBRID by HORVATH 
(Color illustration, page 54.) 
Color of Flower: The outer petals are a beautiful pale buff-shrimp-pink, increasing 
in intensity to a deeper and richer shading towards the center, until a beautiful tone 
of carmine-pink has been reached. The petals are imbricated and artistically formed, 
resembling dozens of shining seashells, shaping the flower into the perfect form of a 
Hybrid Tea Rose. The flowers occur singly or in clusters of three on side laterals which 
are 10 to 12 inches long, a perfect length for cutting. The buds are perfectly formed 
and open into flowers with high centers. The size of the flowers when fully open 
measures 32 to 4 inches across. The substance of the flower petals is astounding, it 
seems impossible to crush them. They withstand adverse weather, high winds without 
any damage, unlike anything yet produced in Roses. Last, but not least, the fragrance 
of this variety is delightful, almost spicy and very intense. 
Foliage: The leaves are of leathery texture, colored deep bottle-green and prac- 
tically immune to black spot, mildew, or other Rose maladies. 
Hardiness: Can be successfully grown with protection in the colder regions. 
Size of Plant: Ultimate height about 10 to 12 feet. Stems are heavy and cane- 
like, requiring not much of any support. Climbing Rose Meda can be grown to re- 
semble a huge Rose bush, simply by cutting back the stiff branches to three, four or 
five feet, or whatever size bush is desired. Try growing it flat against the wall of 
your house or other buildings. 
world. 
It will resemble closely the trained trees of the old 
Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
Horvath Climbing Rose, Meda 

