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Lilac Fire for Pans
Take 6 parts black oxide of copper, 20 dry chalk, 25 parts sulphur, 49 parts chlorate of potassa.
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Take 6 parts black oxide of copper, 20 dry chalk, 25 parts sulphur, 49 parts chlorate of potassa.