Book  (1943)  
 
p45. Alister Clark, Bulla, Victoria: Elli Knab and ...... have been superb.

p78. Mr. C. Heers, Q’ld. I now propose to give a list of roses in order of popularity based upon public demand as it applies to Q’ld taken over the last two seasons. [Note Elli Knab came 16th out of 20 pink roses].

p93 Mr. A. Landsdowne, Goulburn, NSW: Other roses that have proved successful are ....and Elli Knab.

Book  (1942)  
 
p24 Article by Alister Clark: .....Elli Knab is so good that I must get some more plants of it.

p62 Article by J. Baird, Head Gardener, Maylands, WA. A mention of Elli Knab being planted at the Maylands Memorial Reserve.

Book  (1941)  Page(s) 31.  
 
p31. 'Elli Knab', HT (Kordes, ‘34) (Parentage:) C. Kordes x W. E. Chaplin.

p105 Mr. C. Heers, Q’ld: 'Elli Knab' is steadily establishing itself as a very fine pink for all purposes.

Book  (1939)  Page(s) 120.  
 
Mr. W. Summers, Blackwood, SA:
'Elli Knab'. Outside of petals deep pink; inside light pink; vigorous, free blooming, good shape and substance. Good.

Book  (1938)  
 
p98 Article by S. Bird, NZ: Elli Knab is a strong healthy rose here, with the vigour of its parents, W. E. Chaplin and Cathrine Kordes. The bloom is of the Mrs. Henry Morse type, and should prove valuable to exhibitors.

p119 Article by Mr. C. Heers, Q’ld: Elli Knab has progressed considerably since my earlier comments, and it has produced many excellent blooms since then.

Magazine  (1938)  Page(s) 261.  Includes photo(s).
 
Elli Knab

Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 61.  
 
Elli Knab (HT). (W. Kordes Sohne, 1934) Fragrant. Average height. Outside petals deep rosy pink with inner face of pale pink heavily veined. The flowers are double and of excellent shape, well up to exhibition standard. Recommended. Suitable for everywhere.

Website/Catalog  (1938)  Page(s) 24.  
 
Elli Knab W. Kordes 1934) H.T. Petal reverse deep pink, inside rosy-white. Enormous large blooms, perfectly formed and double, very lasting, on long stems. Valuable cut and forcing rose.

Book  (1937)  
 
p83 Article by John Pulsen, Christchurch, NZ: Elli Knab., Strong growth, with good, healthy foliage, flowering very freely indeed. A very good garden rose.

p126 Article by Mr. C. Heers, Q’ld: Elli Knab. Quite a good two-toned pink of excellent shape. Good grower, but it is inclined to ball.

Website/Catalog  (1937)  Page(s) 103.  
 
Elli Knab (W. Kordes Sons), reverse deep pink, inside rosy white, extraordinarily large blooms, cutting and garden rose