Climbing rose plant named `Scarlet Star`

A new and distinct variety of climbing rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive double blossoms that are bright medium red in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is upright, bushy, and climbing. Attractive large ornamental foliage that is thick and satiny is formed. Good disease resistance is exhibited. Seed set occurs on a prolific basis. Winter hardiness is very good. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
 The new variety of climbing rose plant of the present invention was created
 by artificial pollination wherein two parents were crossed which
 previously had been studied in the hope that they would contribute the
 desired characteristics. The female parent (i.e., the seed parent) was a
 seedling of the `Red Fountain` variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,615). The
 male parent (i.e. the pollen parent) of the new variety was the `Mister
 Lincoln` variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,370). The parentage of the new
 variety can be summarized as follows:
EQU `Red Fountain`.times.`Mister Lincoln`.
 The intent of the breeding program was to create a new rose variety as
 vigorous as the parent `Red Fountain` variety with a larger and improved
 bloom configuration.
 The seeds resulting from the above pollination were sown and small plants
 were obtained which were physically and biologically different from each
 other. Selective study resulted in the identification of a single plant of
 the new variety.
 It was found that the new variety of climbing rose plant of the present
 invention possesses the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) Abundantly forms attractive medium red double blossoms that are larger
 and better formed than those of the parent `Red Fountain` variety,
 (b) Exhibits an upright climbing growth habit,
 (c) Forms attractive large ornamental foliage that is thick and satiny,
 (d) Exhibits a prolific propensity to set seeds,
 (e) Exhibits good disease resistance,and
 (f) Is very winter hardy.
 The buds of the new variety bear a more traditional configuration and when
 fully open are less informal than those of the parent `Red Fountain`
 variety.
 The new variety well meets the needs of the horticultural industry. It can
 be grown to advantage as attractive ornamentation in parks, gardens,
 public areas, and residential landscapes. Accordingly, it is particularly
 well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. The
 bright medium red blossoms contrast nicely with the glossy green foliage.
 The characteristics of the new variety have been found to be homogeneous
 and are stable and are strictly transmissible by asexual propagation
 preformed at Wasco, Calif., such as budding, grafting, and cuttage from
 one generation to another.
 The new variety has been named the `Scarlet Star` variety.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
 The chart used in the identification of colors is that of The Royal
 Horticultural Society (R.H.S. Colour Chart). The description is based on
 three year-old specimens of the new variety during July while grown
 outdoors on Doctor Huey rootstock at West Grove, Pa.
 Class: Climber.
 Plant:
 Height.--Approximately 12 to 15 feet on average at the end of the growing
 season.
 Width.--Approximately 6 to 8 feet on average at the end of the growing
 season.
 Habit.--Upright, bushy, climbing.
 Branches:
 Color.--Young stems: Near Yellow-Green Group 144C. Adult wood: Yellow-Green
 Group 144B.
 Thorns.--Size: Approximately 1 cm. on average. Configuration: Curved and
 hooked. Quantity: Approximately 60 true thorns per cutting having a length
 of 2 feet. Color: Greyed-Yellow Group 162B with tips of Greyed-Orange
 Group 177A.
 Leaves:
 Stipules.--Middle portion narrows downward and the margin is comb-shaped.
 Petioles.--Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group 144C with some prickles. Under
 surface: Yellow-Green Group 144B.
 Leaflets.--Number: 3 and 5. Shape: Ovate with a serrulate margin, rounded
 base, and acuminate tip. Serration: Serrulate. Texture: Thick and
 consistent. Overall appearance: Medium green in coloration, with a satiny
 finish. Color (young foliage): Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group 146C with
 margins of Greyed-Purple Group 185C. Under surface: Yellow-Green Group
 146D with highlights of Greyed-Purple Group 185C. Color (adult foliage):
 Upper surface: Green Group 137B. Under surface: Yellow-Green Group 146C.
 Inflorescence:
 Number of flowers.--Commonly approximately 5 blooms on average in a
 cluster.
 Peduncle.--Medium, Yellow-Green Group 144C with some prickles, and
 approximately 4 cm. in length.
 Sepals.--Upper surface: Yellow-Green Group 145B with pubescence of White
 Group 155D. Under surface: Yellow-Green Group 144B.
 Buds.--Shape: Pointed. Length: Approximately 2 cm. on average. Size: Small
 to medium. Color (when opening): Upper surface: Red Group 45B. Under
 surface: Commonly between Red Group 53B and Red Group 53C.
 Flower.--Form: Double and somewhat informal when fully open. Diameter:
 Approximately 7 cm. on average. Color (when opening begins): Upper
 surface: Red Group 45B. Under surface: Between Red Group 53B and Red Group
 53C. Color (when blooming): Upper surface: Between Red Group 46B and Red
 Group 46C. Under surface: Red Group 53C with highlights of Red Group 53D.
 Color (at end of blooming): Upper surface: Between Red Group 53C and Red
 Group 53D. Under surface: Red Group 53D with highlights of Red Group 54B.
 Fragrance: Slightly spicy. Lasting quality: Approximately 10 days on the
 plant and approximately 5-6 days when cut and placed in a vase. Petal
 form: Wedge-shaped with a curled apex. Petal number: Approximately 20 to
 25 on average. Stamen number: Approximately 40 on average. Anthers:
 Greyed-Yellow Group 165A in coloration. Filaments: Greyed-Orange Group
 165C. Pistils: Approximately 30 on average. Stigmas: Greyed-Orange Group
 163C in coloration. Styles: Red Group 43D in coloration. Receptacle:
 Separate and free with achenes on the bottom and wall.
 Development:
 Vegetation.--Vigorous and strong.
 Blossoming.--Abundant and substantially continuous.
 Resistance to diseases.--Good, particularly with respect to Powdery Mildew
 and Blackspot.
 Hardiness.--Very good, grows well in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Nos. 4 to 9.