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Mr. Horvath’s interest was early given to the development of 
better hardy Climbing Roses. In 1892 he obtained the first 
hybrid with the Rosa Wichuraiana of Japan, thus beginning the 
modern strain of large-flowered hardy Climbing Roses. In 1897 
he 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 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, his new Rose orginations cover the 
full range in 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 previously used. 
It was arranged to have The Wayside Gardens Company in- 
troduce 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 new and most valuable strain of Roses. They will be offered 
under the designation of ‘’Horvath’s Setigera and Xanthina 
Hybrids.” 

New Horvath Climbing Rose, Golden Lion (See page 106) 
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Seah (U. S. Plant Patent No. 518) 
LARGE-FLOWERED SHRIMP-PINK CLIMBER 
ROSA SETIGERA HYBRID by HORVATH 
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 rose-pink has been 
reached. The petals are imbricated and artistically formed, re- 
sembling 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 3/2 to 4 inches across. 
Foliage: Leaves are of leathery texture, deep bottle-green and 
practically 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 canelike, requiring little support. Can be grown to 
resemble a huge Rose bush, by cutting back branches to three, 
four or five, or whatever size bush is desired 
Each $2.00. Doz. $20.00 
[104] 
