68o journal of Agriculture, Vicioria. [ii Nov., 191 2. 



In many cases the whole is run off in the one receptacle, and the 

 operation completed at one time; but as water has to be added to each 

 charge, it is as well to utilize that which has a modicum of oil remaining 

 in it, and the second portion of the distilling may be employed for that 

 purpose. 



The illustrations below represent vessels for receiving the discharge 

 from the still, and are usually known as " Flonentines. "--Illustration 

 No. I. It will be seen that the discharge of water is taken from the 

 bottom of this receptacle, whilst the oil is allowed to float on top. 



Illustration No. 2 is a simliar vessel, but it is fitted with a special 

 funnel when distilling oils that have a greater specific gravity than those 

 already described. The object of this will be clearly seen. It is to check 

 the downwvird tendency in the drop of the oil from the still, and to assist 

 in the separation of the oil from the water by giving it an upward 

 tendency. 



NO. I. FLORENTINE. NO. 2. 



There are various forms of these receptacles employed, and which are 

 similar to those illustrated. 



Yield. 



It is somewhat difficult to give the yield of oil per acre, as the 

 character of the soil mu.st be taken into consideration. At DunoHy the 

 soil — as before stated — was so unsuitable for this, and other similar 

 plants, that nothing of a reliable nature can be given ; but it is generally 

 estimated that from 5 to 6 tons of green leaf stems may be cut to an 

 average acre, and about 3 lbs. of oil may be obtained per ton. And, 

 again, a second and third cutting can be obtained under ordinary con- 

 ditions of growth. This may not be quite so heavy, yet help to swell 

 the returns per acre. 



In many parts where " geranium cultivation " is carried on, three 

 crops in one season are obtained, and the operation of distilling extends 

 over a considerable time. With the aid of irrigation in various parts of 

 this State, there should be no difficulty in getting equally good, if not 

 better, results. 



