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Millefleur Water

Very pure rectified spirit, 9 pints; balsam of Peru (gen- macerate for 15 days in 1 pint 95° alcohol; uine) and essence of cloves, each 1 ounce; essences of bergamot and musk, each 2 ounces; essences of neroli and thyme, each + ounce; eau de fleurs d'oranges, 1 quart; mix well.

Very fine. well 6 ounces nutmegs in 1½ pints 95° alco-

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