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Chor is the Finest and 
Largest of Red Climbers 
Clyy: (U.S. Plant Patent No. 387) 
GIANT SCARLET CLIMBER, ROSA 
XANTHINA HYBRID by HORVATH 
Color of Flower: 

Brilliant scarlet-red 
of the same shade as Crimson Glory. The 
flowers are perfectly formed, very slow in 
opening and when fully open, 4 to 5 
inches across. The 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 posi- 
tion. Flowers have 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 creation to 




date. 

Foliage: Rich bottle-green, quite abundant. No mildew or black-spot in 
our test garden for three years. 
Hardiness: Can be successfully grown with protection in colder regions. 
Size of Plant: Ultimate height about 8 to 10 feet. Canes are very plenti- 
ful, not overly thorny. 
Each $2.50, Doz. $25.00 
STtorvath Seligera Hybrid Climbing Roses 
Mr. Horvath’s interest was early given to the development of 
better hardy Climbing Roses. In 1892 he obtained the first hybrid 
with the Resa Wichuraiana of Japan, thus beginning the modern 
strain of large-flowered hardy Climbing Roses. In 1897 he ex- 
hibited 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 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 rea- 
sonable care, would live through most winters without loss. 
Please turn to pages 102 and 

Responding to this need, his 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 Maybelle Stearns, page 102. These results 
were accomplished through painstaking and eventually successful 
experiments in the introduction of other species strains not pre- 
viously used. 
It was arranged to have The Wayside Gardens Company intro- 
duce and disseminate these new Roses of his origination. Several 
dozens of new creations are under test, but only those of decided 
merit will be marketed. The varieties offered, each one well worth 
while in itself, form, we believe, the beginning of a néw and most 
valuable strain of Roses. They will be offered under the designa- 
tion of “‘Horvath’s Setigera and Xanthina Hybrids.’’ 
106 for other Horvath Climbers 
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