GRANDMOTHER'S POTPOURRI

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GRANDMOTHER'S POTPOURRI

(Mrs. George W. Dick, Shillington, Penna.)

 

3 gallons dried rose petals (not in the sun)

1/4 lb. orris root add first and

3/4 lb. lavender flowers mix well

1/8 oz. oil bergamot

1/8 oz. oil rosemary

1/8 oz. oil violet flowers

1/8 oz. oil jasmine

1/8 oz. oil lavender flowers

1/8 oz. oil bay

1/8 oz. oil verbena

1/8 oz. oil geranium

1/8 oz. oil Turkish myrrh (resin powder)

10 grains Musk Aribrette (synthetic)

 

The oils may be obtained from any good pharmacy and all or few may be

used.

Place in tightly covered containers, mixing well every two or three

days.

Will be ready for use in five or six weeks.