


A Nessage from MN Ft. 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. 
FURMAN SMITH 
1026 KENILWORTH AVENUE 









CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 
April 28, 1942. 

Wayside Gardens Co., 
Mentor, Ohio 
Dear Sirs: 
Horvath’s ‘Giant Scarlet Climber Rose Thor’ 
is truly a wonderful creation—all you have 
claimed for it. 
“Thor” is a healthy, vigorous grower, beau- 
tiful foliage, and with me, no mildew or black 
spot has ever shown. 
Plant a dozen or more if you have the space. 
Yours very truly, 
Lerner Ure 










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 hardiness. 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 or Hedge Roses has resulted 
a form and shape of plant not hitherto seen. See Mabelle Stearns, page 94. 
These results were accomplished through painstaking and eventually successful 
experiments in the introduction of other species strains not previously used. 







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| 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. Several dozens of new crea- 
tions 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 beginning 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. 
New Horvath Climbing Rose, Mercurius 
<4 on Dratihs: (U. S. Plant Patent No. 296) 
GIANT DEEP PINK 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 stalk 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. Without 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 orna- 
mental in themselves. 
Hardiness: 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 14 to 15 feet. 
Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
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