(1874)  Page(s) 1270.  
 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses, Select List - The following were exhibited by Ellwanger & Barry at the New York State Fair and are considered best out of a full list of over 100:....Anne de Diesbach

(1849)  Page(s) 147-8.  
 
A. Fahnestock
re: Augusta
The roses bloom at the termination of the first growth of the winter buds, and were in clusters of three and four upon the branches sent me. I send you one of the largest leaves upon this season's growth; the terminal leaves all have two small leaves (or stipules) at the base, which neither Lamarque, Solfaterre nor Chromatella possesses.

(1855)  Page(s) 482.  
 
...though not as large as the Cloth of Gold it is more fragrant...and it is much longer expanding from the bud to a full blown rose, than any rose which I have ever seen...The lateral branches would average near, or quite, 30 feet long...
We are glad to have such good evidence of the character of this rose, which has been the cause of much discussion among cultivators. Such testimony as that of Mr. Washburn and Mr. Rivers is sufficient to show the difference between the Augusta and Solfatare, which by many rose fanciers have been considered identical.

(1850)  Page(s) 149.  
 
THE AUGUSTA ROSE A PERPETUAL.—Having received many letters from numerous correspondents, inquiring if the Augusta was a perpetual or not, and having invariably said that I thought not, from all indications heretofore given, I now feel happy to be able to state, that it has this season, (the second year of its blooming.) shown its true Noisette character, having already bloomed twice, and small plants of this spring's growth from the bud, say four feet, were nipped not long since, which caused the eyes on each to break, now having some 15 limbs to each plant, and every shoot at this present time going into flower. I can therefore state to all those to whom I have written to the contrary, all of whom, I think, are readers of the Horticulturist, that it is a true Noisette in all respects, and is a perpetual, and therefore increased much in value, having that quality which adds a worth to every rose. Respectfully, &c., A. Fahnestock. Syracuse, Aug. 13th, 1850

(Aug 1850)  Page(s) 102.  
 
While writing on running roses, perhaps I may as well describe a new double yellow fragrant climbing rose, of which we are the proprietors, and which we think of letting go out next spring. This is a new seedling. In its character of growth, it resembles the double Michigan, putting up shoots from 18 to 20 feet in a season. The foliage is of the largest size and deepest green— the flowers pure yellow, and uncommonly large, and no tea rose can exceed it in fragrance. Chromatella and Solfaterre in their growing habits will bear no comparison—neither will Lamarque, and the flowers of each of the above are much lighter in colour, as well as much smaller. Neither Chromatella, nor Solfaterre possess any fragrance— nor does Lamarque comparatively speaking. We consider this rose the greatest acquisition of all the new running roses, and it is the only one of this robust, fragrant character, on record, either in America or Europe. A. Fahnestock. Syracuse Journal. 

(1855)  Page(s) 96.  
 
With respect to the rose Augusta, although not so deep in color as I hoped and wished for, still I will honestly confess that I have been pleased with it. It differs from Solfaterre in having leaves narrower and more pointed, and its flowers are decidedly of a finer shape than those of Solfaterre, and deeper in color in the centre. The flowers of Solfaterre are much reflexed and flat in hot weather, which is its great fault; those of Augusta are, as it has bloomed here, incurved, and more inclined to be globular in shape. It is in my opinion a step in the right direction, but I hope it will soon be improved, for in your Southern states it might be crossed with the bright yellow but flaccid rose, Vicomtesse Decazes, and something much more decided in color be produced. Over-propagation, change of climate, and the weather of peculiar seasons, have much effect on the color of roses, more particularly on those of the Tea-scented and Noisette class. The first two seasons after I introduced the Cloth of Gold Rose from Angers, it bloomed in England, to my great vexation, of a dirty white. I could scarcely believe that it was the same rose I had seen at Angers, and I made a journey to that place expressly to have another look at it. On again seeing it I felt assured that all would be right in the end; so that I dare say when the Augusta Rose is well established it will show more its proper character.
Thomas Rivers, Sawbridgeworth, England

(1853)  Page(s) 380.  
 
The New Roses.
The Augusta, originated from seed by the Hon. James Mathews, of Coshocton, Ohio, and sent out last spring by Messrs. Thorp, Smith, Hanchett & Co., of Syracuse, has flowered finely in our grounds. It is in habit similar to Solfatare; the flowers a pale yellow, rather deeper than Solfatare, and more fragrant; the center petals are small, which very much lessens the fullness and perfection of the flower; it grows and blooms freely, and is altogether a desirable variety, but will not prove to be, as some seem to expect, a "hardy climbing yellow Rose". It belongs to the same class as Chromatella, Solfatare, and Lamarque, and will prove to be about as hardy as these.

(Aug 1850)  Page(s) 101-102.  
 
A. Fahnestock, The Prairie Rose—Rosa Rubifolia. Syracuse Journal
Mrs. Hannah Levering of Baltimore, Md., having removed to Lancaster, Ohio, forwarded seeds of the wild Prairie Rose to Mr. Samuel Feast, an eminent florist of Baltimore, who planted the same, and after they had vegetated, permitted a few to climb over a bed of Noisette roses. The blossoms of the Prairie became (many of them) impregnated from the pollen of the Noisettes. The seeds from the Prairie roses were carefully gathered and planted, and from the many seedlings, the following new varieties were produced, all fine double roses:
1. Beauty or Queen of Prairies.—Large beautiful deep pink, very double, exquisite form, frequently with a white stripe. This is the so called Double Michigan, prevalent in your city.
2. Perpetual Pink.—Pink, changing to purple, very double, flowers several times during the season . large clusters.
3. Baltimore Belle.—Blooming in large clusters, full double, light blush, with a deeper centre. This rose possesses a valuable character, different from the other two, being as fragrant as a Tea rose. These are all vigorous climbers.

(1874)  Page(s) 270.  
 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses, Select List - The following were exhibited by Ellwanger & Barry at the New York State Fair and are considered best out of a full list of over 100:....Baronne de Maynard

(1 Nov 1854)  Page(s) 492.  Includes photo(s).
 
The Caroline de Sansal Rose.
In looking over half an acre of Hybrid Perpetual or Remontant Roses in bloom, last summer, with a view to selecting a couple of varieties for illustration, the Geant des Batailles (Giant of Battles), and Caroline de Sansal struck us as being worthy of the distinction. The latter variety we give this month. We have no hesitation in classing this as best among the light-colored varieties. We say this, too, after having flowered it for two years beside Paul's Victoria, which was introduced with loud plaudits as a "White La Reine." This latter is a fine variety, but the flowers do not open so uniformly well as the Caroline, and they change color and drop much sooner.
The Caroline de Sansal is a very free, strong grower, almost ranking, in this respect, with Baron Prevost. The foliage is large and luxuriant. The flowers are very large, double, and cupped like the old Centifolia or Cabbage Rose. The color is a pale silvery blush, with a fleshy tinge in the center, resembling very much that fine popular Bourbon Rose, Souvenir de la Malmaison. It grows and blooms equally well on its own roots and on the Manetti and other stocks in common use.