The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants / With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc.

by G. W. Septimus Piesse

Rose-water,	1 gallon.
Alcohol,	1 pint.
Sassafras wood,	1/4 lb.
Pearlash,	1 oz.

Boil the wood in the rose-water in a glass vessel; then, when cold, add the pearlash and spirit.

Vegetable or Botanic Extract.

Rose-water,		}
Rectified spirits,		} of each,	2 quarts.
Extrait de fleur d'orange,	}
" jasmin,	}
" acacia,	} of each,		1/4 pint.
" rose,	}
" tubereuse,	}
Extract of vanilla,			1/2 pint.

This is a very beautifully-scented hair wash. It retails at a price commensurate with its cost.

Astringent Extract of Roses and Rosemary.

Rosemary water,	2 quarts.
Esprit de rose,	1/2 pint.
Rectified spirit,	1-1/2 pint.
Extract of vanilla,	1 quart.
Magnesia to clear it,	2 oz.

Filter through paper.

Saponaceous Wash.

Rectified spirit,	1 pint.
Rose-water,	1 gallon.
Extract of rondeletia,	1/2 pint.
Transparent soap,	1/2 oz.
Hay saffron,	1/2 drachm.