There are two modes of preparing this article:-- 1. Take sheets of light cartridge paper, and dip them into a solution of alum--say, alum...

1 lb Santal-wood, in powder 1-1/2 lb Gum benzoin 1/4 lb. Gum Tolu 1 - 1/2 oz Nitrate of potass 3 drachms  Otto of santal 3 drachms ot...

May Flowers Bouquet: 1/2 pint Extract of rose 1/2 pint Extract of jasmine 1/2 pint Extract of orange flower 1/2 pint Extract of cassi...

1/2 pint Extrait de jasmine 1/2 pint Extrait de tuberose 1/2 pint Extrait de cassie 1/2 pint Extrait de orange flower 10 drops Otto o...

1/2 pint Extrait de rose, triple 1/2 pint Extrait de sandalwood 1/2 pint Extrait de vetiver 1/2 pint Extrait de patchouli 1/8 pint Ex...

In cleaning patent-leather boots, first remove all the dirt upon them with a sponge or flannel; then the boot should be rubbed lightly over...

1 lb powdered vetiver 1/2 lb sandalwood powder 1/2 lb orris root powder 1/2 lb black currant leaves 1/4 lb benzoin powder 5 drops ott...

6 gallons Spirit (from grape), 60 over proof 5 oz Otto of orange peel 5 oz Otto of citron peel 3 oz Otto of neroli, Petale 2 oz Otto ...

Nearly all the tulip tribe, although beautiful to the eye, are inodorous. The variety called the Duc Van Thol, however, yields an exquisite...

Extrait Commun des Mille-Fleurs: infusion de vanille 2 liters infusion de lavande 1 liter infusion d'ambrette 1.5 liters grain alcohol ...

Take 8 ounces of soft-soap, of olive oil,  and spirits of wine, each 4 ounces, 1 ounce of lemon-juice, sufficient silver-sand to form into ...

This is a similar preparation to pot pourri. No regular form can be given for it, as it is generally made, or "knocked up," with ...

Huntsman's Nosegay #1: Musk Tincture 1/2 dr  Citronella Oil 1/2 dr  Cassie 1 oz 15 dr  Orange Oil 2 oz  Tonka Bean Tincture 4 oz  ...

Take: 5 Imperial fluid drachms oil of bergamot (finest, recent) 1/2 fluid drachm oil of rose-geranium  1/2 fluid drachm oil of verbena ...

Take: 5 quarts of Brandy, in which dissolve: 1 ounce of Frankincense 1 ounce Mastic,  1 ounce Benjamin 1 ounce Gum Arabic  1/2 ounce...

Queen Victoria Bouquet Lemon Oil 3/8 dr  Bergamot Oil 5/8 dr Zibethin Tincture 3 dr Orange Flower 1 1/4 oz  Cassie 1 1/2 oz Jasmine 1 1/2 o...

This is not quite so expensive a  receipt as the last; and, at the same time is not so good, Take: 1 ounce of Jordan almonds 5 ounces ...

Bouquet des Fleurs du Val d'Andorre: 1 pint extrait de jasmine 1 pint extrait de violette 1 pint extrait de rose 1 pint extrait de tuber...

Orris Oil, Concrete 1/16 dr  Patchouly Oil 3/16 dr Ambrette Oil 1/8 dr Zibethin (10% solution) 3/8 dr Musk 1/2 dr Ionone 1/2 dr Orri...

White Roses - English Formula: enfleurage de roses 50 centil. essence de toses 50 centil/ enfleurage de fleurs d'acacia 25 centil. enfle...