(Sep 1849)  Page(s) 147-148.  
 
[From a letter by A. Fahnestock, nursery owner, Lancaster, Ohio, July 1849 quoting various letters by Mr. Matthews]..magnificent double yellow running Rose, raised by Hon. James Matthews, of Coshocton, Ohio.."Sometime in January, 1844, the Hon. A.P. Stone and Lady, of Columbus, Ohio, together with Mrs. Matthews and myself..visited Mount Vernon...and plucked quite a number of seed vessels from the great variety of Bourbon, Noisette, and Tea Roses which are there growing. These, on my return home in the spring, I planted,...but few vegetated....one...showed great signs of being a very remarkable grower...This plant has, for at least two seasons, thrown up shoots 16 to 18 feet in height. It is...of Noisette character, and for comparison in growth and appearance, more nearly resembles Lamarque...but is a much more vigorous grower; the leaves are much larger, decidedly more ruddy and dark in hue, and very glossy....; young wood of a very reddish cast, full of short rugged thorns, similar to Lamarque, but much more numerous; old wood, large, coarse and thorny; the roses very large and very double, and in colour a light, pure yellow, much deeper yellow than Devoniensis, perhaps...more the colour of La Pactole ...but quite twice as large as the latter named variety; the bud is shaped like Lamarque, but is larger; the rose when expanded is also much larger. It is perfectly tea-scented, quite as fragrant as Devoniensis...It is tender (like the Noisette) and will, if exposed to the winter, freeze, without protection. I laid it down last winter and covered it slightly with earth...from young shoots coming out from the old stock, the roses are produced." Chromatella is a better grower than Solfatarre, but bears no comparison with this seedling; the leaf of Chromatella is smaller and not so deep green; that of Solfaterre is also much lighter in colour; the bloom of Chromatella is not so large as the seedling...The old growth of the seedling resembles more nearly the Beauty of Prairies, as regards thickness, thorns, bearing spurs,,,the under surface of the new leaves is very red, the upper surface handsomely tinged with red; the old leaves of the very deepest green. ..The roses bloom at the termination of the first growth of winter buds, and were in clusters of three or four...This rose will hereafter be known and designated by the name "Augusta"," in compliment to Mrs. Matthews and her second daughter.

(Oct 1851)  Page(s) 53.  
 
The Augusta Rose. It was a source of great regret that this celebrated novelty was not presented to the public gaze at the New York State Fair at Rochester. It was one of the attractions I anxiously looked for, though in vain, among the extensive collections of the Messrs. Thorp, Smith, Hanchett & Co., of Syracuse, whose acquaintance I was happy to have the opportunity of making at the Fair, and whose splendid collections of new and standard fruits and rare evergreens were objects of great attraction. Though unable to visit their extensive nurseries and houses at Syracuse, I understand they have more than one hundred acres closely planted, and that their large green-houses and ornamental department are under the immediate superintendence of Mr. A. Fahnestock, for many years a resident in Lancaster, Ohio. For want of personal information upon the subject the following notice is taken from a late number of Mr. Downing's Horticulturist:
Some of our readers may remember an account of a new yellow climbing rose, a seedling, described under this name in vol. 4, p. 147. The rose as we understand, has not yet been sent out, but the whole stock of it is in the possession of Messrs. Thorp, Smith, Hanchett & Co., of Syracuse, N. Y. We have just received by express from these nurserymen, a small box containing a branch of the Augusta Rose in good order, and are glad to bear testimony (as far as a single cluster of cut flowers will allow us,) to the beauty of this new variety. The flowers are a fine yellow, deeper than Cloth of Gold, and deliciously fragrant. We learn from those who have seen this new American seedling growing, that it is a fine vigorous climber, with an ever blooming habit—and have no doubt that it will prove a great acquisition. Messrs. T., 8., H. & Co., write us, that "mere cuttings stuck in March and April— some of them not more than six inches high, are now in full bloom. Every new shoot blooms freely."

(Jun 1852)  Page(s) 412, Vol 2.  
 
THE HYBRID PROVENCE ROSE. (Rosa Centifolia Hybrida.)
Blanchefleur. -- Flowers white shaded with the most delicate flesh color, large and double, form cupped; habit erect; growth thrifty. An early and profuse blower, and a beautiful and perfect rose. It is now a comparatively old flower, yet it is one of the best in its class.

(Jun 1852)  Page(s) 414, Vol 2.  
 
THE FRENCH ROSES. (Rosa Gallica.)
Boul de Nanteuil. -- Flowers crimson purple, immensely large, and double, form compact; habit branching; growth vigorous and thrifty. A magnificent rose, which should find a place in the most limited collection.

(Jun 1852)  Page(s) 411, Vol 2.  
 
THE PROVENCE ROSE. (Rosa Centifolia.)
Cabbage, or Common. -- Flowers pinkish blush, very large, globular and full; habit branching; growth very thrifty. The gem of its class, and should be found in every garden, however limited.

(Jun 1852)  Page(s) 415. Vol 2, No. 9.  
 
Cerise superbe. -- Flowers brilliant crimson, approaching to scarlet, medium size, double, form cupped; habit branching, with moderate growth. A free blooming, showy rose.

(Jun 1852)  Page(s) 409.  
 
But even here, nature, as if trying to exceed herself, has given a more lovely freak in the white Clifton Moss,-- a sport from the red. This peerless gem, when in bud, is perfection-- I know nothing among flowers to excel it-- a pure paper white, bursting through a deep green mossy calyx!

(Jun 1852)  Page(s) 412, Vol 2.  
 
The Hybrid Provence Rose (Rosa Centifolia Hybrida).
Compte Plater. -- Flowers a delicate cream, center tinged with fawn, large and double, form cupped; habit branching; growth thrifty. A truly beautiful and unique rose.

(Jun 1852)  Page(s) 411, Vol 2.  
 
THE PROVENCE ROSE. (Rosa Centifolia.)
Cristata, or Crested Moss. -- Flowers deep rose, largest size and very double, form globular; flower buds singularly and beautifully crested; quite unique in its way; habit branching and thrifty.

(1852)  Page(s) 480.  
 
Roses, Perpetual:...Earl Talbot....