Violet Flavor For Candy.
| Oil of orris | 1 drachm |
| Oil of rose | 1 drachm |
| Vanillin | 2 drachms |
| Cumarin | 30 grains |
| Oil of clove | 30 minims |
| Alcohol | 11 ounces |
| Water | 5 ounces |
Make a solution, adding the water last.
Confectionery Colors.
Red.
| Cochineal, in coarse powder | 6 parts |
| Potassium carbonate | 2 parts |
| Distilled water | 15 parts |
| Alcohol | 12 parts |
| Simple syrup enough to make | 500 parts |
Rub up the potassium carbonate and the cochineal together, adding the water and alcohol, little by little, under constant trituration. Set aside over night, then add the syrup and filter.
Pink.—
| Carmine | 1 part |
| Liquor potassæ | 6 parts |
| Rose water, enough to make | 48 parts |
Mix. Should the color be too high, dilute with water until the requisite tint is acquired.