From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
The correct procedure for watering rose trees in hot weather.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 143\2\ scan0179 | |
| Date | 21th June 1941 | |
| To: Hm{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs}/Wym.{G. Harold Whyman - Experimental Manager} from Hm.{Capt. W. Hallam - Head Repairs} 1209 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}2/RH.{R. Hollingworth}21.6.41. Watering Rose Trees. Please note that in hot weather, it is advisable to let water stand in the sun before applying it to the rose beds, otherwise the plants suffer from shock when being subjected to water below the air temperature. Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||