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To Dye Silk or Wool Magenta

Sufficient water to cover, without difficulty, the fabric to be dyed, is brought to a temperature of about 170° Fahr. a sufficient quantity of the dye is added, and followed by the immersion of the goods, which should be moved about to prevent streaks. About half an hour's immersion is sufficient. Half an ounce of the crystals should give a fair shade to 10 pounds of wool. A bath of soap-suds is sometimes employed instead of water, and by the use of alkali, brighter, but perhaps less permanent colors are produced. Acids render the shade dull and bluish.