Allow the ingredients to remain together for a fortnight; then filter, if requisite, and it is ready for sale.
Essence of White Rose.
| Esprit de rose from pomatum, | 1 quart. |
| " " triple, | 1 " |
| " violette, | 1 " |
| Extracts of jasmine | 1 pint. |
| " patchouly, | 1/2 " |
Essence of Tea Rose.
| Esprit de rose pomade, | 1 pint. |
| " " triple, | 1 " |
| Extract of rose-leaf geranium, | 1 " |
| " sandal-wood, | 1/2 " |
| " neroli, | 1/4 " |
| " orris, | 1/4 " |
Rosemary.—
"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