Parichand's Correspondence with The Mother

12 September 1938

Mother,

The thirty rose plants in Red House present a most sickly appearance. Even those shifted there from Vigie House are worse than before. One reason for the sickliness of these plants may be their being too near the sea. The moist and saltish air constantly blowing from the sea may have an injurious effect upon them. But is this the real cause? If so, shall I remove them at once without waiting till they are gradually transplanted?

Surely it is the neighbourhood of the sea that is harmful. It is better to remove them as soon as possible.

12 September 1938