OF FLORA, 175 



pound ; of Sweet Marjoram Leaves, and 

 Clove-july-fiowers picked, each a quarter 

 of a pound ^ of Thyme, three ounces •, of 

 Myrtle Leaves, and Melilot Stalks ftrip- 

 ped of their Leaves, each two ounces ^ of 

 Rofemary Leaves, and Cloves bruifed, 

 each an ounce ; of Bay Leaves, half an 

 ounce. 



Let thcfe ingredients be mixed in a large 

 pan covered with parchment, and be ex- 

 pofed to the heat of the fun during the 

 whole fummer ; for the firft month (lir- 

 ring them every other day v/ith a flick, 

 and taking them within doors in rainy 

 weather. Towards the end of the feafon, 

 they will afford an excellent compofitioa 

 for a perfume ; which may be rendered 

 yet more fragrant, by adding a little ictn- 

 ted Cyprefs-powder, mixed with coarfc 

 Violet-powder. 



I 4 210. jdno' 



