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Imitation Essence of Myrtle

Mix together and allow to stand for 2 weeks, distillation and preserve only the first &, or 1/2 pint extract of vanilla, 1 pint extract of roses, 1/2 pint extract of orange-flower, 1/2 pint 1072. Elder-flower Water, Acaciaextract of tuberose, and 2 ounces extract of jasmin.

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