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Cologne Water, Second Quality

Pure 95 per cent. alcohol, 6 gallons; oil of neroli, 2½ 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.

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