Yellow.—a. A solution of sesquioxide or rust of iron, 1⁄2 lb., in hydrochloric acid, 1 quart, diluted with water.—b. To a strong decoction of French berries add a little alum.—c. A simple solution of chromate or bichromate of potash in distilled water.—d. A solution of equal parts of nitre and either chromate or bichromate of potash, in water.
Obs. Most of the above require filtering, which should be done through powdered glass,
placed in a glass funnel, and never through paper. They usually need a second filtration, after being exposed to the light for some weeks; hence it is convenient always to make a little more of them than is required to fill the bottle, as several of them, when diluted after filtration, become again turbid. Distilled water or filtered rain water should be used.
SHRIMP. See Shell-fish.
SHRUB. A species of concentrated cold punch, prepared with lemon juice, spirit, sugar, and water. When the word is used in its unqualified form, RUM SHRUB is alluded to.
Shrub, Brandy. Prep. 1. Take of brandy, 1 gall.; orange and lemon juice, of each 1 pint; peels of 2 oranges; do. of 1 lemon; digest for 24 hours, strain, and add of white sugar, 4 lbs., dissolved in water, 5 pints; in a fortnight decant the clear liquid for use.
2. As RUM SHRUB (below), but using brandy.
Shrub, Lemon. Syn. Lemonade shrub. Concentrated lemonade, either with or without the addition of a little spirit. Used to make lemonade or lemon sherbet.
Shrub, Punch. Concentrated punch, made with equal parts of spirit and water. Used to make punch.
Shrub, Rum. Prep. 1. As BRANDY SHRUB, but substituting rum for brandy.