Website/Catalog  (23 Apr 2014)  
 
Name: 'Macnon'
Synonyms: 'Macnon'
ARS Approved Exhibition Name: Shannon®
HT, mp, 1965, McGredy, Sam IV; bud ovoid, pointed; flowers rosy-pink, reverse slightly darker, 5 in., 58 petals, high-centered, borne singly; recurrent; foliage large, dark green, semi-glossy, rounded; prickles large, slightly hooked, red to tan; stems stout, erect; vigorous, upright (4-5 ft.), spreading growth; PP2919. [Queen Elizabeth × McGredy's Yellow]. Roses in Review: Garden Rating: 5.1

Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p4
1965. Shannon - Macnon. Nicknamed McGredy's Queen.

Book  (2004)  Page(s) 129.  Includes photo(s).
 
'Shannon'. Hybrid tea. syn MACnon. This rose bears large, high-centered, medium pink flowers that repeat rhrough the season. Foliage is dark green on a tall, vigorous, upright plant. In a warm climate it will grow to 1.5m (5 ft). Make sure you deadhead this rose for best flower production. ('Queen Elizabeth' x 'McGredy's Yellow'). Zones 6-9.

p130-131. Center spread photo of bloom.

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 545.  
 
Shannon® Hybrid Tea, medium pink, 1965, (MACnon); 'Queen Elizabeth' x 'McGredy's Yellow'; McGredy, S., IV. Description.

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 366.  Includes photo(s).

Book  (1979)  Page(s) 113.  
 
Miss M. D. Braund. Roses - with or Without Thorns.
....while 'Shannon' and 'Violet Carson' are relatively bare.

Book  (1977)  Page(s) 53.  Includes photo(s).
 
Shannon.  Best Rose, R.S.V.  Spring Show, 1976.   Exhibited by Mrs. M. Gould. 

Book  (1972)  Page(s) 61.  
 
The Final Analysis 1970-71 Season.
'Shannon' N.R.S. rating 6.9. 4-5ft. Some exhibition blooms, some split centres, shapely but inclined to burn in hot sun. Stems and foliage can be rather coarse. Usually healthy and vigorous. Somehow not quite up to exhibitors' expectations.

Magazine  (Aug 1971)  Page(s) 3. trimester, p. 23.  
 
QUELQUES VARIETES RECOMMANDEES POUR NOS REGIONS ENSOLEILLEES [Mediterranean]
HYBRIDES DE THE
American heritage, jaune canari clair / Antigone, jaune orangé / Belle Strasbourgeoise, rose saumoné / Clio, rouge / Donatella, rouge capucine et revers jaune citron / Firmament, rouge / Gold Time, ambre jaune / Jamaica, rouge cerise / Kronenbourg, rouge et jaune orangé / Mariléne, rose / Mignonne, rose nacré / Merci, rose saumon / Mystère, rose clair / Red lion, rouge cerise / Rose Gaujard, rouge et argent / Shannon, rose foncé / Sissi, lilas pastel / Super Star, orange saumoné / Tanagra, rouge orangé / Wizo, orange saumoné.

Book  (1971)  Page(s) 157.  
 
Shannon 1965. Parentage: 'Queen Elizabeth' x 'McGredy's Yellow'. Bright, even-pink hybrid tea. All-German Rose Selection.