| Alcohol, 94 per cent | 4 ounces |
| Soft water | 4 gallons |
| Oil of rosemary | 4 drachms |
| Oil of citronella | 3 drachms |
Dissolve the oils in the alcohol and add to the water. To the mixture add 4 ounces of talc (or fuller’s earth will answer), mix thoroughly, strain through canvas, and to the colate add 1, 2, or 3 gallons of ammonia water, according to the strength desired, in which has been dissolved 1, 2, or 3 ounces of white curd, or soft soap.
Liquor Ammonii Anisatus.—
| Oil of anise, by weight | 1 part |
| Alcohol, by weight | 24 parts |
| Water of ammonia, by weight | 5 parts |
Dissolve the oil in the alcohol and add the water of ammonia.
It should be a clear, yellowish liquid.
Violet Color For Ammonia.
Perfumed Ammonia Water.
| I.— | Stronger water of ammonia | 6 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender water | 1 ounce | |
| Soft soap | 10 grains | |
| Water, enough to make | 16 ounces | |
| II.— | Soft soap | 1 ounce |
| Borax | 2 drachms | |
| Cologne water | 1/2 ounce | |
| Stronger water of ammonia | 5 1/2 ounces | |
| Water, enough to make | 12 ounces |
Rub up the soap and borax with water until dissolved, strain and add the other ingredients. The perfumes may be varied to suit the price.