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VARIETIES. 
a  new  fragrance,  i.  e.,  Kondeletia  I  It  is  such  combinations  that  constitute 
in  reality  "  a  new  perfume/'  which,  though  often  advertised,  is  very  rarely 
attained.  Jasmin  and  patehonly  produce  a  novel  aroma,  and  many  others 
in  like  manner,  proportion,  and  strength,  when  so  mixed,  must  of  course 
be  studied,  and  the  substances  used  accordingly.  If  the  same  quantity  of 
any  given  otto  be  dissolved  in  a  like  proportion  of  spirit,  and  the  solution 
be  mixed  in  equal  proportions,  the  strongest  odor  is  instantly  indicated  by 
covering  or  hiding  the  presence  of  the  other.  In  this  way  we  discover  that 
patchouly,  lavender,  neroly,  verbena,  are  the  most  potent  of  the  vegetable 
odors,  and  that  violet,  tubereuse,  and  jasmin,  are  the  most  delicate. 
Many  persons  will  at  first  consider  that  we  are  asking  too  much,  when 
we  express  a  desire  to  have  the  same  deference  paid  to  the  olfactory  nerve, 
which  the  other  nerve3  that  influence  our  physical  pleasures  and  pains  so 
constantly  receive  with  homage.  By  tutoring  the  olfactory  nerve,  it  is  ca- 
pable of  perceiving  matter  in  the  atmosphere  of  the  most  subtle  nature. 
Not  only  that  which  is  pleasant,  but  also  such  a3  are  unhealthful.  If  an 
unpleasant  odor  is  a  warning  to  seek  a  cleaner  atmosphere,  surely  it  is  worth 
while  to  cultivate  that  power  which  enables  us  to  act  up  to  that  warning  for 
the  general  benefit  of  health. 
To  return,  however,  to  rondeletia,  it  will  be  seen  by  the  annexed  formulae, 
that,  besides  the  main  ingredients  to  which  it  owes  its  peculiar  character — 
that  is,  cloves  and  lavender — it  contains  musk,  vanilla,  &c.  These  substances 
are  used  in  these  as  in  nearly  all  other  bouquets  for  the  sole  purpose  of 
fixing  the  more  volatile  odors  to  the  handkerchief. 
Essence  of  Rondeletia. 
1  oz. 
Spirit  (brandy  60  o  p.) 
Otto  of  lavender  - 
"  cloves 
•*     rose  - 
1  gallon. 
2  oz. 
1  oz, 
3  drachms. 
Otto  of  bergamoJ  - 
Extract  of  musk  "\ 
"  vanilla      Cof  each 
'*  ambergrisj 
pint. 
The  misture  must  be  mad®  at  least  a  month  before  it  is  fit  for  sale, 
excellent  rondeletia  may  also  be  made  with  English  spirit. 
BouauET  Roy  ale. 
1  pint.  Otto  of  lemons 
Extract  of  rose  (from  pomade)  - 
Esprit  de  rose,  triple  - 
Extract  of  jasmin  >    from    )  gacji 
"  violet  S  pomade  S 
*Extract  of  verbena 
'*  cassie 
each 
4  pint. 
i  pint 
2A  oz 
"  bergamot 
Extract  of  musk 
each 
ambergris  $ 
each 
Yery 
I  oz. 
1  ©z. 
Extract  of  tubereuse  ~\ 
"  jasmin      f  from 
"  cassie  f  pomade 
"  rose  J 
*«  vanilla 
each  1  pint 
Suave. 
Extract  of  mask       >  fc 
ambergris  > 
Olto  of  bergamot 
"  cloves 
5  srz. 
Spring  Flowers. 
2  oz. 
A  OZ. 
1  drachm. 
Extract  of  rose    \  from 
««         violet  /pomade 
<■<■        rose,  triple  - 
each 
)  pint  iKxtract  °f  cassie  -      -      -      -      2*  oz. 
1     '  Otto  of  bergamot  -       -      -       2  drachms. 
2*  oz.j  Extract  of  ambergris  - 
Extract  invariably  means  the  solution  of  the  odorous  principle  in  alcohol. 
