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Fine Florida Water

Take 2 drachms each of the oils of lavender, bergaof turmeric and oil of neroli; 30 drops oil of mot, and lemon; 1 drachm each of tincture balm and 10 drops oil of rose; mix the above with 2 pints deodorized alcohol. (See No. 976.)

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