"There's rosemary, that's for remembrance."

SHAKSPEARE.

By distilling the _Rosmarinus officinalis_ a thin limpid otto is
procured, having the characteristic odor of the plant, which is more
aromatic than sweet. One cwt. of the fresh herb yields about twenty-four
ounces of oil. Otto of rosemary is very extensively used in perfumery,
especially in combination with other ottos for scenting soap. Eau de
Cologne cannot be made without it, and in the once famous "Hungary
water" it is the leading ingredient. The following is the composition of

HUNGARY WATER.

Rectified alcohol, 1 gallon.
Otto of English rosemary, 2 oz.
" lemon-peel, 1 oz.
" balm (_Melissa_), 1 oz.
" mint, 1/2 drachm.
Esprit de rose, 1 pint.
Extract of fleur d'orange, 1 "

It is put up for sale in a similar way to eau de Cologne, and is said to
take its name from one of the queens of Hungary, who is reported to
have derived great benefit from a bath containing it, at the age of
seventy-five years. There is no doubt that clergymen and orators, while
speaking for any time, would derive great benefit from perfuming their
handkerchief with Hungary water or eau de Cologne, as the rosemary they
contain excites the mind to vigorous action, sufficient of the stimulant