APPARATUS FOR MAKING INFUSIONS. 
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in a few weeks of the present time — a period of about nine 
months, comprising the whole of a hot summer. When open- 
ed, it was found quite free from mould or putrescence, perfect 
in odour and taste, and fit for use. 
I am aware that this principle has long been acted upon in 
the culinary department, for the preservation of unripe goose- 
berries, &c, and that a somewhat similar mode has been 
patented, for the preservation of dressed meats, soups, &c; 
but I am not aware of its having been heretofore applied to 
pharmaceutical purposes, in which I apprehend it admits of 
extensive application. 
(a) The lid. 
(6) The perforated plate on which the substance to be infused is to be 
placed. 
(c) A ledge which supports the plate. 
(e?) A spout which rises close to the side, to prevent it from being 
broken off. 
(e) The water line. 
(/) String-holes, by which the lid may be tied to the jar. 
