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most recent 15 DEC 20  
Initial post 15 DEC 20 by Darrell
In References for 'Queen of the Prairies', a source lists The New American Orchardist (1845), but when the title is clicked on, the year given is 1835. That may be a slip of the finger. (If one wishes to buy the book from Forgotten Books, that site lists its publication as 1842, as does the title page of the book itself.)
Reply #1 posted 15 DEC 20 by jedmar
I think there are several imprints of this book. In the Biodiversity Library, they have the 1842 issue which you mention. This one, however, does not include any reference to 'Queen of the Prairies'. On Google you can find 1835, 1841, 1844, 1848. Hathi Trust also lists 1833, 1842 and 1846. The reference is on p. 395 of the 1844 issue. If you look at the plants listed under this book, you will see that some are dated 1835, some 1845. So, multiple editions under one heading. This is usually the case with magazine listings, too.
Reply #2 posted 15 DEC 20 by Darrell
Thank you, Bechet, for the clarification.
most recent 10 SEP 15  
Initial post 10 SEP 15 by CybeRose
Magazine of Horticulture 3(7): 246-248 (July 1837)
Art. II. Roses—new Varieties.
By An Amateur. (Gideon B. Smith, Esq.)
But to return to Mr. Feast's roses. ... The double prairie rose was produced from the seed of a plant raised from the seed of the wild rose of the western prairies. It is decidedly one of the most beautiful roses I ever saw. It is of the richest possible crimson, of the cabbage form, and when fully open forms a perfect goblet, the petals forming a cup so close and compact that it will hold water. In the centre there are a few imperfect petals, beautifully striped with white and yellow. It is altogether a most valuable addition to our gardens.