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The Art of Perfumery - And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by George William Septimus Piesse
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avail. Among them may be enumerated--

HYGIENIC OR PREVENTIVE VINEGAR.

Brandy, 1 pint.
Otto of cloves, 1 drachm.
" lavender, 1 "
" marjoram, 1/2 drachm.
Gum benzoin, 1 oz.

Macerate these together for a few hours, then add--

Brown vinegar, 2 pints.

and strain or filter, if requisite, to be bright.

TOILET VINEGAR (_à la Violette_).

Extract of cassie, 1/2 pint.
" orris, 1/4 "
Esprit de rose, triple, 1/4 "
White wine vinegar, 2 pints.

TOILET VINEGAR (_à la Rose_).

Dried rose-leaves, 4 oz.
Esprit de rose, triple, 1/2 pint.
White wine vinegar, 2 pints.

Macerate in a close vessel for a fortnight, then filter and bottle for
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