The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants

ALMOND BALLS. Purified suet, 1 lb. White wax, 1/2 lb. Otto of almonds, 1 drachm. " cloves, 1/4 drachm. CAMPHOR BALLS. Purified suet, 1 lb. White wax, 1/2 lb. Camphor, 1/4 lb. Otto of French lavender or rosemary, 1/2 oz. Both the above articles are sold either white or colored with alkanet root. When thoroughly melted, the material is cast in a mould; ounce gallipots with smooth bottoms answer very well for casting in. Some venders use only large pill-boxes. CAMPHOR PASTE. Sweet almond oil, 1/2 lb. Purified lard, 1/4 lb. Wax and spermaceti, } Camphor, } each, 1 oz.