| Dried thyme, | } | |
| " lemon thyme, | } of each, | 1/4 lb. |
| " mint, | } | |
| " marjoram, | } | |
| " lavender, | 1/2 lb. | |
| " rose heels, | 1 lb. | |
| Ground cloves, | 2 oz. | |
| Allspice, | 2 oz. | |
| Musk in grain, | 1 drachm. |
Vervain Sachet.
| Lemon-peel, dried and ground, | 1 lb. |
| " thyme, | 1/4 lb. |
| Otto of lemon-grass, | 1 drachm. |
| " " peel, | 1/2 oz. |
| " bergamot, | 1 oz. |
Vitivert Sachet.
The fibrous roots of the Anthoxanthum muricatum being ground, constitute the sachet, bearing the name as above, derived from the Tamool name, vittie vayer, and by the Parisian vetiver. Its odor resembles myrrh. Vitivert is more often sold tied up in bunches, as imported from India, than ground, and is used for the prevention of moth, rather than as a perfume.
Violet Sachet.
| Black-currant leaves (casse), | 1 lb. |
| Rose heels or leaves, | 1 lb. |
| Orris-root powder, | 2 lbs. |
| Otto of almonds, | 1/4 drachm. |
| Grain musk, | 1 " |
| Gum benzoin, in powder, | 1/2 lb. |
Well mix the ingredients by sifting; keep them together for a week in a glass or porcelain jar before offering for sale.
There are many other sachets manufactured besides those already given, but for actual trade purposes there is no advantage in keeping a greater variety than those named. There are, however, many other substances used in a similar way; the most popular is the