Book  (21 Apr 2010)  
 
'Shell Queen'. Gr, lp, 1961, Allen, L.C.; flowers shell pink, fading white. [sport of Queen Elizabeth]

Book  (2004)  Page(s) 1342.  Includes photo(s).
 
'Shell Queen'....

Website/Catalog  (2000)  Page(s) 11.  
 
‘Shell Queen’. Hybrid Tea. 1961. Australia. Hedging, double, fragrant, large flowers, cut flowers, recurrent. 1.9m x 1.5m. light pink.

Book  (1999)  Page(s) 544.  Includes photo(s).
 
‘Shell Queen’. Modern, large-flowered hybrid tea. Light pink. Repeat-flowering. The double flowers of ‘Shell Queen’ are shell pink fading to almost white. The blooms are borne in small clusters of 3-6 on strong, straight stems and can have classical form at certain times of the season. Known as a Grandiflora Rose in the USA, the plant has no scent. The foliage is mid-green on a tall, upright plant. This rose is grown mainly in Australia. Zones 5-10. Allen, Australia, 1961. Sport of Queen Elizabeth’.

Website/Catalog  (1998)  Page(s) 6.  
 
‘Shell Queen’ Hybrid tea. 1961 Australia. Double, fragrant, recurrent. 1.5m x 1.2m light pink.

Book  (1997)  Page(s) 63.  
 
Graham Wright. Another rose from 1960’s is the Australian raised sport ‘Shell Queen’ – it has similar characteristics to its parent ‘Queen Elizabeth’ and the pale pink blooms add a touch of elegance.

Book  (1996)  
 
p54 Mr. Allan Read. Australian Raised Sports. L. C. Allen. ‘Shell Queen’ A pale pink sport of ‘Queen Elizabeth’ makes a beautiful vase for decorative roses.

p129 Allan Read. Roses for Exhibition. …. both oldies, are making a comeback as is ‘Shell Queen’ (a 'Queen Elizabeth' sport), however finding stock is a problem.

Book  (1996)  Page(s) 136.  
 
‘Shell Queen’ (sport of ‘Queen Elizabeth’). Allen, Australia, 1961. HT. Blush pink. [available from] Golden Vale.

Newsletter  (1996)  Page(s) 18. Vol 5, No. 1.  
 
‘Shell Queen’ HT. 1962 L. C. Allen. ‘Queen Elizabeth’ sport.

Website/Catalog  (1976)  Page(s) 3.  
 
‘Shell Queen’ - Light shell pink blooms, vigorous, free flowering growth. Recommended.