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600

MISCELLANEOUS

VALUABLE

RECEIPTS.

245

brandy,

and

let

it

digest

for

two

weeks,

frequently

shaking

;

then

filter

carefully,

and

it

is

ready

for

use.

This

is

excellent

for

flavouring

pies,

cakes,

and

pud-

dings.

No.

540.

How

to

make

Burning-Fluid.

Take

8

gallons

95

per

cent,

alcohol,

and

add

2

gallons

camphene,

10

grains

camphor,

and

10

to

15

grains

nitre.

No.

541.

A

superior

article

of

Cologne.

Take

1

gallon

90

per

cent,

alcohol,

and

add

to

it

1

ounce

oil

of

bergamot,

1

ounce

oil

of orange,

2

drachms

oil

of

cedrat,

1

drachm

oil

of

Nevoli,

and

1

drachm

oil

of

rosemary.

Mix

well,

and

it

is

fit

for

use.

No.

542.

Ox-3Iarrow

Pomatum.

Take

2

ounces

yellow

wax

and

12

ounces

beef-

marrow.

Melt

all

together,

and,

when

sufiiciently

cool,

perfume

it

with

the

essential

oil

of

almonds.

This

is

an

excellent

article.

No.

543.

Hair-Restorative.

Take

1

drachm

lac-sulphur,

1

drachm

sugar

of

lead,

and

4

ounces

rose-water.

Mix,

and

shake

the

vial

on

using

the

mixture.

Bathe

the

hair

twice

a

21*