Alcohol, 94 per cent4 ounces
Soft water4 gallons
Oil of rosemary4 drachms
Oil of citronella3 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 weight24 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 soap10 grains
Water, enough to make16 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 make12 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.