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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 278, 24 November 1939, Page 11

Bose Jelly A FeUding business man of the early days, who had previously lived in Constantinople, caused much interest and curiosity by collecting the falling petals from full-blown roses in hie friends’ gardens. He did not disclose the purpose for which they were used, but rumour said it was for the manufacture of a delicious rose jelly of high nutritious value. It would be of interest if some reader could givo information concerning this matter, particularly at this period when an unlimited supply of rose petals is going to waste. Statistics are dull things as a rule, even vital statistics, although we New Zealanders are proud of ours. The low death rate in New Zealand is an achievement. Is it due to tho sturdy old pioneering stock? Recently in Wanganui an old lady, 97 years old, died. Attending her funeral were her flve sisters, whose ages averaged 75 years. There are nine brothers and sisters of this family still living, and the youngest is 70 years old.