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Lavender

Add 1 pint plumb liquor (see No. 111) to sufficient water to work the goods easily; stir well and work in this for 20 minutes, then wash in cold water and dry. A darker or lighter tint is obtained by using more or less plumb liquor.

If a blue tint is required, add to the solution before putting in the goods, 2 or 3 drops either of sulphate, or of extract of indigo. (See Nos. 98 and 99). 269. Nankeen, Buff, &c. Make a solution of soap in warm water, add to it 1 pint annotto liquor (see No. 95); work in this for 20 minutes, wring out and finish; a deeper shade is obtained by using more annotto. 270. Salmon, Flesh, &c. Dye a nankeen according to the previous receipt, and add 2 ounces alum in solution to the cold water used for finishing.