§J Sweet llagy 'Pot-pourri and other Recipes £ 



Coriander-seeds, of each one ounce ; Cloves, Cinnamon, 

 and Angelica Root ; of each half an ounce ; having 

 pounded the spices and seeds, and bruised the leaves 

 and roots, put them with a quart of Brandy into a glass 

 cucurbit, of which stop the mouth, and set it in a warm 

 place, where let it remain two or three days. Then add a 

 pint of simple Balm- water, and shake the whole well 

 together ; after which distil in a vapour bath till the 

 ingredients are left almost dry ; and preserve the water 

 thus obtained, in bottles well stopped. 



This water has been long famous at Paris and London, 

 and carried thence to most parts of Europe. 



Toilet of Flora. 



All Flower Water. 



Pour into a large vessel five quarts of strong Spirit of 

 Wine, and infuse in it the following Flowers, as they come 

 in season ; Violets, Hyacinths, and Wall Flowers, of each 

 a quarter of a pound ; single and double Jonquils, of each 

 two ounces ; a quarter of a pound of Lilies of the Valley, 

 and the same quantity of Spanish Jasmine ; half an ounce 

 of Rosemary Flowers ; an ounce of Elder Flowers ; two 

 ounces of Wild, Damask, and White Roses, bruised ; 

 three ounces of Orange Flowers ; a quarter of a pound of 

 Clove- July Flowers, Syringo Blossoms, Tuberoses, and 

 Tops of Mint in Flower ; and thirty drops of Quint- 

 essence of Musk-seed. The latter, however, need not be 

 added till the close of distillation, which must not be till 

 three days after the last Flowers have been infused. Per- 

 form the operation in a warm bath, and having carefully 

 luted the head and receiver, which must be placed in a 

 tub of cold water, to preserve the scent, draw off about 



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