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Cologne Water, Second Quality

Pure 95 per cent. alcohol, 6 gallons; oil of neroli, 24 ounces; oil of rosemary, 2 ounces; oil of orange peel, 4 ounces; oil of lemon, 4 ounces; oil of bergamot, 4 ounces. Treat in the same way as the last. quart. Very fine. Commonly sold as "Essence d'Ambrette." When used alone, a very few drops of essence of ambergris and esprit de rose improve it. pounds (avoirdupois) rosemary-tops (in blos-

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