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water the utmoft degree of fragrancy of 

 which it is fufceptible, it is neceffary to 

 expofe it to the genial warmth of the fun. 



Rofe-water is an excellent lotion for the 

 eyes, if ufed every morning, and makes % 

 part in all collyriums prefcribed for inflam* 

 mations of thefe parts; it is alio, proper 

 in many other complaints.- 



57. To make Orange-Flower Waters 



Having gathered (two hours before 

 fun-rife, in fine weather) a quantity of' 

 Orange-Flowers, pluck them leaf by leaf> 

 and throw away the ftalks and ftems : fill 

 a tin cucurbit two thirds full of thefe 

 picked Flowers; lute on a low bolt-head, 

 not above two inches higher than the cu- 

 curbit ; place it in balneo Maria?, or a 

 water-bath, and diftill with a ftrong fire* 

 You run no rifk from prefling forward the 



diflillatios 



