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process of distillation. Various strengths of these waters are sold, the 

 highest concentration being that which represents the two parts of flower 

 in one part of the distillate. 



It may be interesting to record the" succession of the flower crops in 

 the South of France. The work is practically continuous from early March 

 to the beginning of November. The months during which the flowers 

 are collected are as follows : — 



