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Green (Work for minutes) (II)

Work for 40 minutes in a decoction of 4 pounds fustic; lift, and add 1 pound alum in solution, and 2 fluid ounces indigo extract (see No. 99); work in this for 30 minutes, wash out in cold water containing 1/2 pint alum solution, and finish. (see No. 108) made to a strength of 140 Baumé; wash out, and work for an hour in 5 pounds peachwood at blood heat; lift, and add a little alum; work in this, then wash out and finish.