(7 Jun 1997)  
 
...The Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) has developed two varieties of Damask Rose designated JWALA for sub-tropical and HIMROZ for temperate agroclimatic zones. These varieties give consistent flower yield and oil quality in different locations....
(IHBT.Gulab.II) - HIMROZ
This is suitable for cultivation in mild temperature to cold temperate regions (1200-2500 m). Plants are tall, having asymmetric and non-terminal shoot growth with long and thin pedicellate flowers (Fig. 4) borne single or in losse bunch clusters (Fig. 5). Weight of single flower varies from 1.8 to 4.0 gms, and number of petals vary from 25 to 45. It is winter tolerant and grows in temperate areas without any visual sign of winter injury. Flowering period is of 22-25 days which falls during early summer. Flowering time depends on ambient temperature of the location. Loose bunch flowers facilitate easy plucking. It produces consistent flowering shoots in temperate regions and unproductive shoots (upto 65%) if grown under tropical or sub-tropical conditions. Oil content varies from 0.030-0.06%. ....
Oil of JWALA is relatively rich in citronellol than that of HIMROZ though their ratio of citronellol/geraniol remain within the prescribed limits of 1 to 2. Oil of JWALA has lower stereoptanes than HIMROZ. However, there is no major difference in oil quality of rose oil of both the varieties, when grown under recommended conditions. ...
The two varieties when grown in recommended agroclimatic zones give similar flower and oil yields. On an average, flower yield varies from 40 to 45 quintal per hectare, with oil yield of 1.00-1.25 kg. per hectare. As per market rate, pure rose oil is worth Rs. 1.25 to 1.50 lakhs per kg. Fresh rose flowers can be sold @ Rs. 2,000/- per quintal to nearby rose distillers. Dried rose flowers/petals are also sold @ Rs. 10-15 thousand per quintal in specified markets. A net profit of about Rs. 40-50 thousand per hectare can be realised from the cultivation of new Damask Rose varieties. 
Planting material of JWALA and HIMROZ varieties is available with this institute. Planting can be done in monsoon (Jul/Aug) but winter season (Nov/Dec) is preferred. Interested planters can bok their requirement to obtain this on "First come, First serve" basis, on payment.

(7 Jun 1997)  Includes photo(s).
 
...The Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) has developed two varieties of Damask Rose designated JWALA for sub-tropical and HIMROZ for temperate agroclimatic zones. These varieties give consistent flower yield and oil quality in different locations.
(IHBT.Gulab.I) - JWALA
This variety is suitable for cultivation in sub-tropical northern plains, mid-hills and mild temperature regions upto 1200 m altitude. The plants are short, compact, bushy and habe a low tendency to produce non-bearing shoots. Under sub-tropical conditions it flowers in March-April (first flush) and then in September (second flush). It is less effected by management lapses e.g. time and height of pruning etc. thereby ensuring a good crop. It has short thick pedicellate flowers (Fig. 1) borne in clusters in compact bunches (Fig. 2). Weight of single flower varies from 2.2 to 5.0 gms, and number of petals vary from 25 to 55. It flowers for 28-30 days in a year during March-April . Flowering time can be manipulated upto some extent by pruning and other agronomic practices. It is tolerant to hail storm, rains and high velocity winds. Oil content varies from 0.030-0.06%. ....
Oil of JWALA is relatively rich in citronellol than that of HIMROZ though their ratio of citronellol/geraniol remain within the prescribed limits of 1 to 2. Oil of JWALA has lower stereoptanes than HIMROZ. However, there is no major difference in oil quality of rose oil of both the varieties, when grown under recommended conditions. ...
The two varieties when grown in recommended agroclimatic zones give similar flower and oil yields. On an average, flower yield varies from 40 to 45 quintal per hectare, with oil yield of 1.00-1.25 kg. per hectare. As per market rate, pure rose oil is worth Rs. 1.25 to 1.50 lakhs per kg. Fresh rose flowers can be sold @ Rs. 2,000/- per quintal to nearby rose distillers. Dried rose flowers/petals are also sold @ Rs. 10-15 thousand per quintal in specified markets. A net profit of about Rs. 40-50 thousand per hectare can be realised from the cultivation of new Damask Rose varieties. 
Planting material of JWALA and HIMROZ varieties is available with this institute. Planting can be done in monsoon (Jul/Aug) but winter season (Nov/Dec) is preferred. Interested planters can bok their requirement to obtain this on "First come, First serve" basis, on payment.