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two
drams
of
oil
of
bergamot,
two
drams
of
oil
of
lemon,
twenty
minims
of
oil
of
rosemary,
and
twenty
minims
of
oil
of
neroli.
Allow
the
mixture
to
stand
for
a
couple
of
months,
thoroughly
shaking
at
intervals.
Filter,
if
necessary.
To
make
Lavender
Water
without
distillation,
—
Mix
together
a
pint
of
rectified
spirits,
four
ounces
of
distilled
water,
three
drams
of
oil
of
lavender,
three
drams
of
orange-flower
water,
five
minims
each
of
oil
of
cloves
and
oil
of
cinnamon,
and
four
minims
of
otto
of
roses.
Allow
this
mixture
to
stand
for
a
fortnight,
then
filter
through
carbonate
of
magnesia,
and
bottle.
Keep
for
three
months
before
using.
To
make
Aromatic
Vinegar
for
Smelling
Bottles.
—
Digest
in
a
bottle
for
four
days,
with
frequent
shaking,
a
mixture
of
a
pint
of
acetic
acid
(90
per
cent.),
one
ounce
each
of
dried
lavender
flowers,
thyme,
and
rosemary,
and
twenty
grains
each
of
powdered
cloves
and
cinnamon.
Strain,
filter
through
blotting-paper,
and
bottle.
To
make
Toilet
Vinegar,
—
Mix
an
ounce
of
pure
acetic
acid
with
a
pint
of
v/ater,
and
digest
therein,
for
two
or
three
weeks,
four
ounces
of
fresh,
or
two
ounces
of
dried,
fragrant
flowers
or
leaves.
Among
the
best
for
the
purpose
are
rose
petals,
lavender,
elder
blossom,
rosemary,
and
thyme.
Scent
Bags
may
be
made
with
almost
any
dr
fragrant
leaves
or
flowers,
such
as
the
scented
leaves
of
geraniums,
lavender
flowers, rose
petals,
and
so
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